The Beresford Stakes is a historic Group 2 flat turf race run at The Curragh Racecourse in County Kildare, Ireland. Contested over one mile for two-year-old thoroughbreds, this race has long been a key early test of class and stamina among Europe’s rising juvenile stars and is part of the European/Middle East Road to the Kentucky Derby.
The 2025 Beresford Stakes is scheduled on September 26, typically as part of the fall European racing calendar.
The Beresford Stakes has been won by some genuinely elite juveniles, including Luxembourg, Innisfree, and Port Douglas.
| Year | Winner | Jockey | Trainer | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Hawk Mountain | Ronan Whelan | Aidan O'Brien | 1:43.36 |
| 2024 | Hotazhell | Shane Foley | Mrs. John 'Jessica' Harrington | 1:38.16 |
| 2023 | Deepone | William 'Billy' Lee | Paddy Twomey | 1:41.42 |
| 2022 | Crypto Force | Colin Keane | Michael D. O'Callaghan | 1:44.30 |
| 2021 | Luxembourg | Seamie Heffernan | Aidan O'Brien | 1:40.88 |
| 2020 | High Definition | Seamie Heffernan | Aidan O'Brien | 1:45.28 |
As part of the Road to the Kentucky Derby, the Beresford Stakes offers early international points and often introduces bettors to horses with turf excellence and future upside. These juveniles may later target longer European races or travel internationally toward Derby qualification.
For online horse betting, this race is particularly interesting because it brings together promising two-year-olds on turf, giving a look at early class and potential progression into bigger campaigns.
