Glorious (Alycidon) Stakes

The Glorious Stakes, founded initially as the Alycidon Stakes to mark the victory of the 1949 Goodwood Cup winner, was first staged in 1979 as a conditions race over 12 furlongs for 3-year-olds and upwards. By 1985 it had been elevated to Listed status, and in 1987 the race had evolved into the Alycidon Glorious Stakes. In 1989 the reference to Alycidon was dropped and it became the Glorious Stakes, the name by which it is known today. In 1993 it was run as a Handicap for 4-year-olds and above, but went back to being a conditions race in 2004. From 2008 onwards it reached Group 3 status and is now traditionally held on the penultimate day of the Festival.
Early history:- The inaugural running of the Alycidon Stakes was on Friday 3rd August 1979 when Mr W McDonald’s Bohemian Grove defeated Vital Season and Crystal Queen.
Glorious (Alycidon) Stakes 1980 Conditions 1 mile 4 furlongs
Pos. Horse Jockey Trainer Owner
1 WATER MILL Willie Carson W Hern 3-8st 2lbs Lord Rotherwick 11/10 fav
2 MASKED MARVEL Joe Mercer Henry Cecil Mr Daniel Wildenstein 13/2
3 HAUL KNIGHT Greville Starkey Guy Harwood Mr J Vanner 9/1
4 BOZOVICI Brian Rouse H Ryan Price Mr J Binnet 20/1
5 VAGUELY TENDER Pat Eddery Peter Walwyn Mr Stavros Niarchos 9/1
6 SON FILS Lester Piggott Richard Hannon Mrs B Davis 11/2
7 PRINCE RHEINGOLD Steve Cauthen John Dunlop Mr S Zilkha 8/1
This race took place on Friday 1st August 1980 and was over a mile and a half for 3-y-o and upwards. It was valued at £7,263 (equivalent to £25,100 in 2021). Over round 113%