Romantic Proposal
Former winner Glass Slippers (2020) was among the beaten runners, finishing third. The horse was an outsider, returned at decimal odds of 20.2. The field numbered 13 runners. The win was worth EUR 180,000 to the winner.
Ireland
Curragh · 12.09.21
Watch the raceFlying Five Stakes
Purse€300,000
Distance1006 metres
Winning time59.77s
SurfaceTurf
Conditions3-year-olds and up
Stories of this Result
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Equidia · English commentaryResult
13 runners · prize money to 6th placePosHorseJockey · TrainerMarginPrize
5thRohaan3yo gelding by Mayson × Vive Les RougesS W KellyP D Evans¾€9,000
6thGustavus Weston5yo gelding by Equiano × ChrissycrossGary CarrollJoseph G Murphy2 ¼€6,000
7thStrong Johnson5yo gelding by Le Cadre Noir × Isabella RoseLuke McAteerJ H ScottNeck
8thSignificantly3yo gelding by Garswood × RosebrideClifford LeeKarl BurkeNeck
11thMooneista3yo mare by Dandy Man × Moon UnitWayne LordanJack W Davison1 ¼
13thBack To Brussels4yo filly by Starspangledbanner × Big BonedM A EnrightJ A StackHead
Pedigree of the winner
As of race day 12.09.21Romantic Proposal
Raven's PassSire
PlaywithmyheartDamby Diktat
DamPlaywithmyheart
Romantic Proposal is out of Playwithmyheart (Diktat), a relation of Toylsome (Cadeaux Genereux), winner of the Gr.1 Prix de la Foret, and of Coral Mist (Bahamian Bounty), winner of the Gr.3 Firth of Clyde Stakes.
Second damTreasure Trove
Second dam Treasure Trove (The Minstrel).
Third damRiver Jig
Third dam River Jig (Irish River) produced Dance Parade, winner of the Grade 2 Buena Vista Handicap in the US, who in turn is the dam of Leading Light (Montjeu), winner of the Gr.1 St Leger and the Gr.1 Gold Cup.
Wider family
Toylsome's full-sister What a Treasure is the dam of Western Australia (Australia), a Listed Yeats Stakes winner who was third in the Gr.1 Futurity Trophy, and of Hoarding (Elusive Quality), winner of the Listed Fairway Stakes.
Next generation
Playwithmyheart has an unraced 3-year-old colt by Mastercraftsman named White Marlin.
Connections
History since 2000
Flying Five Stakes22Editions since 2000
1Multiple winnersBenbaun
36%Won by fillies or mares8 of 22 · 8 of the last 20
0:57.50Fastest winning timeBenbaun · 2006
Record holders
Most wins since 20001Aidan O'BrienTrainer · 2001, 2017, 20193 wins
2Mark WallaceTrainer · 2005, 2006, 20073 wins
3Coolmore GroupOwner · 2001, 2017, 20193 wins
4Ransley, Birks, HillenOwner · 2005, 2006, 20073 wins
5StravinskySire · 2005, 2006, 20073 wins
6Dr T A RyanBreeder · 2005, 2006, 20073 wins
7SalseDamsire · 2005, 2006, 20073 wins
Multiple winners
Won this race more than once1Benbaun2005, 2006, 20073 wins
Biggest upsets
Longest-priced winners1Ardhoomey2016 · Colin Keane17.00
3Fairyland2019 · Ryan Moore13.00
4My Girl Anna2012 · Rory Cleary11.00
5Reverence2009 · Willie Supple6.00
All 22 winners since 2000
| Year | Winner | Trainer / Jockey | Owner / Breeder | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Romantic Proposal Raven's Pass | Edward Lynam Chris Hayes | Clipper Logistics Group Fastnet Stud | 17.00 |
| 2020 | Glass Slippers Dream Ahead | Kevin Ryan Tom Eaves | Bearstone Stud Bearstone Stud | 5.50 |
| 2019 | Fairyland Kodiac | Aidan O'Brien Ryan Moore | Coolmore Group Tally-Ho Stud | 13.00 |
| 2018 | Havana Grey Havana Gold | Karl Burke Richard Kingscote | Global Racing Club & Mrs E. Burke Mickley Stud & Lady Lonsdale | 2.88 |
| 2017 | Caravaggio Scat Daddy | Aidan O'Brien Ryan Moore | Coolmore Group Windmill Manor Farms & Petaluma Bloodstock | 2.00 |
| 2016 | Ardhoomey Dark Angel | Ger Lyons Colin Keane | Moyville Racing Syndicate John Quinn | 17.00 |
| 2015 | Sole Power Kyllachy | Edward Lynam Chris Hayes | Sabena Power G Russell | 6.00 |
| 2014 | Stepper Point Kyllachy | William Muir Martin Dwyer | C. Shiacolas Whitsbury Manor Stud | 3.25 |
| 2013 | Dutch Masterpiece Dutch Art | Gary Moore Joseph O'Brien | R A Green Bumble Bloodstock | 5.00 |
| 2012 | My Girl Anna Orpen | Muredach Kelly Rory Cleary | Owen Murphy & Ms A Clancy Trevor Dazell | 11.00 |
| 2011 | Amour Propre Paris House | Henry Candy Dane O'Neill | Simon Broke And Partners Mrs Sheila Oakes | 2.88 |
| 2010 | Astrophysical Jet Dubawi | Ed McMahon Graham Gibbons | Ladas Grangecon Stud | 5.50 |
| 2009 | Reverence Mark of Esteem | Eric Alston Willie Supple | Mr & Mrs G Middlebrook Mr & Mrs G Middlebrook | 6.00 |
| 2008 | Look Busy Danetime | Alan Berry Slade O'Hara | A Underwood Tom And Hazel Russell | 4.50 |
| 2007 | Benbaun Stravinsky | Mark Wallace Pat Smullen | Ransley, Birks, Hillen Dr T A Ryan | 4.33 |
| 2006 | Benbaun Stravinsky | Mark Wallace Pat Smullen | Ransley, Birks, Hillen Dr T A Ryan | 2.00 |
| 2005 | Benbaun Stravinsky | Mark Wallace Jamie Spencer | Ransley, Birks, Hillen Dr T A Ryan | 3.25 |
| 2004 | Ringmoor Down Pivotal | David Arbuthnot Michael Kinane | Prof C D Green Pigeon House Stud | 3.50 |
| 2003 | Deportivo Night Shift | Roger Charlton Richard Hughes | K. Abdullah Juddmonte | 2.00 |
| 2002 | Danehurst Danehill | Sir Mark Prescott George Duffield | Cheveley Park Stud Cheveley Park Stud | 3.25 |
| 2001 | Ishiguru Danzig | Aidan O'Brien Michael Kinane | Coolmore Group Brushwood Stable | 4.50 |
| 2000 | Namid Indian Ridge | John Oxx Johnny Murtagh | Lady Clague Newberry Stud Company | 5.00 |
Source: G1Stars meeting database – winners, connections, times and starting prices as recorded. Group 1 grading began in 1971.
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