Lennox Stakes

The Lennox Stakes, named after Charles Lennox, 3rd Duke of Lennox, a dukedom held simultaneously by the Duke of Richmond, is for 3-year-olds and upwards and is run over 7 furlongs. However, when it was first launched in 1875 it was over 6 furlongs, but extended to 7 furlongs in its reincarnation in 2000.
Early history:-The inaugural running of the Lennox Stakes was on Wednesday 28th July 1875 when Mr H Bird’s Lowlander defeated Blenheim and Oxonian.

Lennox Stakes 1894 Group 2 1 mile 2 furlongs
Pos. Horse Jockey Age/weight Owner
1 GALSTON Bradford 3-8st 2lbs (G Dawson) Duke of Portland 7/1
2 JACK THE DANDY T Loates 3-8st 2lbs Mr Daniel Cooper 85/40
3 FARNDALE J Calder 3-9st 4lbs Lord Howe 7/1
4 CHILD OF THE MIST Colt G Barrett 3-8st 2lbs Mr J N Astley 13/8 fav
5 POETS CORNER Sam Loates 3-8st 2lbs Mr J Lowther 5/1
This race took place on Thursday 2nd August 1894 and was a subscription race of 15 sovereigns each for 3-y-o. With 9 subs, it was valued at 300 sovereigns (equivalent to £39,000 in 2021). Over round 107%