The event was first named the Golden Fleece Stakes after
Golden Fleece, the Irish-trained winner of
The Derby in 1982. It was established in 2007, and was originally contested over 7 furlongs. It initially held Listed status, and took place in late June or early July. The race was switched to September and extended to a mile in 2012. From this point it was billed as a trial for the
Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf, and known as the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf Trial Stakes. It was promoted to Group 3 level in 2013. In 2014 it was renamed the Juvenile Turf Stakes and became part of the Irish Champions Weekend fixture. The word "Turf" was dropped from the title in 2015. The race will be updated to Group 1 from 2026, geldings will be excluded enter the race. ==Records==