Chesterfield Cup

The Chesterfield Cup, joint fifth oldest race at Glorious Goodwood, along with the Nassau Stakes, is a handicap over 1 mile 1 furlong and 192 yards and was first run in 1839 when known as the Harkaway Cup, and again in 1840 when mysteriously known as the Goodwood Cup of 1839. A year later it became known by the more suitable title of Chesterfield Cup, later adjusted to the Chesterfield Stakes. The race was named after the sixth Earl of Chesterfield, George Stanhope who won 2 Goodwood Cups with Priam who he purchased after the colt had landed the 1830 Epsom Derby. The race was part of the Glorious Goodwood programme up until 1969, then was replaced by the Laurels Handicap over roughly the same distance, but confined to older horses, with the Chesterfield Cup moved to the next meeting in August. The Cup was reintroduced to the Festival programme in 1979 on the last day, but in 1983 became a stalwart of the opening day of the Festival, albeit under a variety of names dependant on its sponsor.
Early history:-The inaugural running of the Chesterfield Cup, then known as the Harkaway Cup, was on Friday 2nd August 1839, was won by Lord Eglinton’s Bellona, beating Confusionee and The Corsair
Chesterfield Cup 2000 Handicap 1 mile 2 furlongs
Pos. Horse Jockey Trainer Owner
1 TEMPLE WAY Richard Hughes Roger Charlton 4-9st 2lb HM The Queen 10/1
2 JARDINES LOOKOUT Neil Callan Alan Jarvis Ambrose Turnbull 25/1
3 WAIT FOR THE WILL Mick Kinane Gary Moore Richard Green Fine Painting 13/2 jt fav
4 MOWBRAY Fergus Sweeney Paul Cole Sir George Meyrick 13/2 jt fav
5 AFTERJACKO Neil Pollard David Elsworth McDowell Racing 11/1
6 THREE GREEN LEAVES Richard Hills Mark Johnson R N Pennell 25/1
7 QUEDEX Simon Whitworth E L James L Van Hijkoop 16/1
8 ST HELENSFIELD John Carroll Mark Johnston Paul Dean 16/1
9 RIDDLESDOWN Basil Marcus S Woods Storm Again Syndicate 33/1
10 MARDANI Darryll Holland Mark Johnston Markus Graff 33/1
11 EMINENCE GRIS Richard Quinn Sir Henry Cecil Wafic Said 8/1
12 RAVENSWOOD Michael Roberts Martin Pipe Lord Donoughmore 10/1
13 GIVE NOTICE Kevin Darley John Dunlop I H Stewart-Brown 7/1
14 BATSWING Franny Norton Brian Ellison Asheley Carr 16/1
15 COURT SHAREEF Paul Fitzsimons Richard Price Derek & Cheryl Holder 14/1
16 LOOP THE LOUP David Harrison Mrs Mary Reveley Mr & Mrs J D Cotton 33/1
17 PRAIRIE FALCON Michael Hills Barry Hills Mrs B W Hills 14/1
This race took place on Tuesday 1st August 2000 and was for all ages of 4 and above. It was valued at £32,500. Over round 125%