Temple Stakes

The Temple Stakes is a Group 2 flat horse race in Great Britain open to horses aged three years or older. It is run at Haydock Park over a distance of 5 furlongs (1,006 metres), and it is scheduled to take place each year in May.

Temple Stakes
Group 2 race
LocationHaydock Park
Haydock, England
Inaugurated1965
Race typeFlat / Thoroughbred
SponsorBetfred
WebsiteHaydock Park
Race information
Distance5f (1,006 metres)
SurfaceTurf
TrackStraight
QualificationThree-years-old and up
Weight8 st 12 lb (3yo);
9 st 6 lb (4yo+)
Allowances
3 lb for fillies and mares
Penalties
5 lb for Group 1 winners *
3 lb for Group 2 winners*
* since August 31 last year
Purse£125,000 (2024)
1st: £70,888
Temple Stakes
2024
Black, light blue armletsPink, light blue star, pink sleeves, light blue stars, pink cap, light blue starRed, white striped sleeves and cap
KerdosLive In The DreamSeven Questions
Previous years
2023
GreyPink, emerald green chevron, halved sleeves, emerald green and pink quartered capPink, light blue star, pink sleeves, light blue stars, pink cap, light blue star
DramatisedEquilateralLive In The Dream
2022
Purple, gold braid, scarlet sleeves, black velvet cap, gold fringeRed, white sash, royal blue capOrange and purple (quartered), emerald green sleeves and cap
King's LynnTwilight CallsArecibo
2021
Red, white cross belts, white sleeves, red spots, red and white quartered capRed, red cap, white spotsGrey
Liberty BeachAinsdaleLady In France
2020-2011
2019
Royal blue, white epaulets, striped capYellow, red triple diamond, armlets and capRed, red cap, white spots
BattaashAlpha DelphiniMabs Cross
2018
Royal blue, white epaulets, striped capDark blueEmerald green, black armlets, black cap
BattaashWashington DcKachy
2017
Red, white sleeves, blue and white striped capYellow, black chevron, black sleeves, yellow stars, black cap, yellow starYellow, red triple diamond, armlets and cap
PricelessGoldreamAlpha Delphini
2016
Red, white sleeves, blue and white striped capRed, white hoops, pink capRoyal Blue, White Epaulets, Black cap
ProfitableMecca's AngelWaady
2015
Claret, gold braid, claret sleeves, gold capEmerald green, black hoops, chevrons on sleevesClaret, gold braid, claret sleeves, white cap gold tassel
Pearl SecretJack DexterWind Fire
2014
Claret, gold braid, claret sleeves, gold cap, gold tasselClaret, gold braid, claret sleeves, claret cap, gold tasselRed, white sash, royal blue cap
Hot StreakPearl SecretKingsgate Native
2013
Red, white sash, royal blue capDark blue and pink stripes, pink sleeves and capDark blue, light blue spots on sleeves and cap
Kingsgate NativeSwiss SpiritReckless Abandon
2012
Green, pink sash and cap, white sleevesWhite, red striped sleeves, check capOrange and purple (quartered), emerald green sleeves and cap
Bated BreathSole PowerSpirit Quartz
2011
White, red striped sleeves, check capRed, white sash, royal blue capOrange and purple (quartered), emerald green sleeves and cap
Sole PowerKingsgate NativeProhibit
2010-2001
2010
Red, white sash, royal blue capWhite, red chevron, gold capRoyal blue, maroon stars
Kingsgate NativeEquianoBorderlescott
2009
Brown, large orange spots and sleeves, quartered capRoyal blue, maroon starsPink, emerald green cross belts, armlets and spots on cap
Look BusyBorderlescottWi Dud
2008
Terracotta, Grey epauletsroyal blue, maroon starsPurple, White star, sleeves and star on cap
Fleeting SpiritBorderlescottDesert Lord
2006
Grey, royal blue seams, sleeves and capDark green and white (halved), striped sleeves, pink capRed, White hoops, Pink cap
ReverenceThe TraderMecca's Mate
2005
White, Emerald Green diamond and armlets, quartered capMaroon, Yellow spots, Yellow cap, Maroon spotsOrange, brown hoop
Celtic MillOrientorBalmont
2004
BrownBeige, dark blue chevrons, beige sleeves, quartered capLight blue, white hoop and armlets
Night ProspectorAutumn PearlBishops Court
2003
Grey, Green sleeves, Cerise capRed and yellow (halved), sleeves reversed, yellow cap, red spotsDark blue, white spots, white cap
AirwaveRepertoryAcclamation
2002
Emerald green, yellow stripe, yellow capEmerald Green and Royal Blue (halved horizontally), Blue sleeves, Emerald Green capPink, black diamonds on sleeves, diamond on cap
KyllachyVision Of NightMonkston Point
2001
GREY and YELLOW HOOPS, striped sleeves, yellow cap, grey starEmerald Green and Royal Blue (halved horizontally), Blue sleeves, Emerald Green capLight blue, dark blue seams, red cap, dark blue spots
Cassandra GoVision Of NightNuclear Debate
2000-1991
2000
Dark Blue, White sash and armlets, Red capMAROON, light blue slvs, light blue cap, maroon diamondBlue, pink sash, halved sleeves, pink cap
Perryston ViewProud NativeRambling Bear
1999
Royal blue, white epaulets, striped capPurple, light blue chevron, light blue capBlack and yellow diamonds, black sleeves, yellow cap
Tipsy CreekLochangelAndreyev
1998
White, dark blue star, white sleeves, dark blue starsPurple, light blue chevron, light blue capRoyal blue, white epaulets, striped cap
BolshoiLochangelElnadim
1997
Yellow, Red inverted triangle and capBeige, red stars, red sleeves, beige armlets, beige cap, red starWhite, dark blue star, white sleeves, dark blue stars
Croft PoolBrave EdgeBolshoi
1996
Dark blue, yellow chevron, white and yellow diabolo on sleeves, yellow capPink, grey sashEmerald green, royal blue sleeves, white cap, emerald green spots
Mind GamesStrugglerWoodborough
1995
Dark blue, yellow chevron, white and yellow diabolo on sleeves, yellow capMaroon, white sleeves, maroon cap, white starYellow, Dark Blue cross belts and sleeves
Mind GamesMillstreamOwington
1994
Purple, light blue chevron, light blue capBrown and green stripes, brown sleeves and capRoyal blue, yellow chevron, yellow cap, royal blue spots
LochsongLavinia FontanaMidhish
1993
Maroon, beige sleeves, maroon armlets, beige capMaroon, white sleeves, maroon cap, white starMaroon, Grey epaulets
Paris HouseWolfhoundGarah
1992
Royal blue, white chevron, light blue capRed, white star, halved sleeves, star on capGreen, purple stripe
SnaadeeBlyton LadMedaille D'Or
1991
Pink, royal blue triple diamond, white sleeves, royal blue cap, pink diamondLight blue and orange stripes, light blue cap, orange diamondPink, black braces and armlets, black cap, pink spots
ElbioDominioRivers Rhapsody
1990-1988
1990
Royal blue, white epaulets, striped capRoyal blue, white hoop on body, striped capRoyal blue, yellow sash, yellow cap, royal blue spots
DayjurTiganiStatoblest
1989
Maroon, white sleeves, maroon cap, white starYellow and white hoopsRoyal blue, white chevron, light blue cap
Dancing DissidentWonder DancerCadeaux Genereux
1988
Emerald green, royal blue sleeves, white cap, emerald green spotsOrange and blue (quartered), blue sleeves, orange armlets, quartered capMauve, yellow disc, striped cap
Handsome SailorPerionChilibang
 

The event was established in 1965, and it was originally held at Sandown Park. It was transferred to its present venue in 2008.

The leading horses from the Temple Stakes often go on to compete in the King Charles III Stakes. The last to win both races in the same year was Profitable in 2016.

Records

Most successful horse (2 wins):

  • Mind Games – 1995, 1996
  • Kingsgate Native - 2010, 2013
  • Battaash - 2018, 2019

Leading jockey (4 wins):

  • Lester PiggottFalcon (1967), Raffingora (1970), Shoolerville (1972), Fearless Lad (1983)
  • Walter SwinburnPetorius (1984, dead-heat), Treasure Kay (1987), Dancing Dissident (1989), Elbio (1991)

Leading trainer (5 wins):

  • Sir Michael StouteBlue Cashmere (1975), Petorius (1984, dead-heat), Dancing Dissident (1989), Snaadee (1992), Kingsgate Native (2010)

Winners since 1980

YearWinnerAgeJockeyTrainerTime
1979Double Form4John ReidFulke Johnson Houghton
1980Sharpo3Brian RouseJeremy Tree
1981no race 1981 [a]
1982Mummy's Game3Tony IvesBill O'Gorman
1983Fearless Lad4Lester PiggottDick Peacock
1984
(dh)
Petorius
Reesh
3
3
Walter Swinburn
Taffy Thomas
Michael Stoute
Bill O'Gorman
1985Never So Bold5Steve CauthenRobert Armstrong1:00.63
1986Double Schwartz5Pat EdderyCharlie Nelson1:02.00
1987Treasure Kay4Walter SwinburnPeter Makin1:00.45
1988Handsome Sailor5Michael HillsBarry Hills1:00.88
1989Dancing Dissident3Walter SwinburnMichael Stoute1:00.28
1990Dayjur3Willie CarsonDick Hern1:01.89
1991Elbio4Walter SwinburnPeter Makin0:59.87
1992Snaadee5Pat EdderyMichael Stoute1:00.30
1993Paris House4John CarrollJack Berry1:00.99
1994Lochsong6Frankie DettoriIan Balding1:00.84
1995Mind Games3John CarrollJack Berry1:00.10
1996Mind Games4John CarrollJack Berry1:00.99
1997Croft Pool6Gary CarterJeremy Glover1:01.55
1998Bolshoi6Carl LowtherJack Berry1:01.94
1999Tipsy Creek5Richard HillsBen Hanbury1:00.77
2000Perryston View8John ReidJeremy Glover1:04.45
2001Cassandra Go5Michael RobertsGeoff Wragg1:00.63
2002Kyllachy4Jamie SpencerHenry Candy1:00.58
2003Airwave3Dane O'NeillHenry Candy1:00.33
2004Night Prospector [b]4Johnny MurtaghPip Payne0:56.10
2005Celtic Mill7Philip RobinsonDavid Barker1:00.06
2006Reverence5Kevin DarleyEric Alston1:02.10
2007Sierra Vista7Paul HanaganDavid Barker1:01.02
2008Fleeting Spirit3Ryan MooreJeremy Noseda0:57.15
2009Look Busy4Slade O'HaraAlan Berry1:04.03
2010Kingsgate Native5Ryan MooreSir Michael Stoute0:58.92
2011Sole Power4Keagan LathamEdward Lynam0:57.67
2012Bated Breath5George BakerRoger Charlton0:56.39
2013Kingsgate Native8Shane KellyRobert Cowell0:59.25
2014Hot Streak3Oisin MurphyKevin Ryan1:00.15
2015Pearl Secret6George BakerDavid Barron1:00.36
2016Profitable4Adam KirbyClive Cox0:59.40
2017Priceless4Adam KirbyClive Cox0:57.55
2018Battaash4Dane O'NeillCharles Hills0:57.36
2019Battaash5Jim CrowleyCharles Hills0:57.70
no race 2020 [c]
2021Liberty Beach4Jason HartJohn Quinn1:03.99
2022King's Lynn5David ProbertAndrew Balding0:58.88
2023Dramatised3William BuickKarl Burke0:58.70
2024Kerdos4Richard KingscoteClive Cox0:59.64

Earlier winners

  • 1965: Holborn
  • 1966: Polyfoto
  • 1967: Falcon
  • 1968: D'Urberville
  • 1969: Song
  • 1970: Raffingora
  • 1971: Mummy's Pet
  • 1972: Shoolerville
  • 1973: Saulingo
  • 1974: Bay Express
  • 1975: Blue Cashmere
  • 1976: Lochnager
  • 1977: Vilgora
  • 1978: Oscilight / Smarten Up [a]

See also

References