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 2000 Group 3 7 furlongs
Pos. Horse Jockey Trainer Owner
1 OBSERVATORY Kevin Darley John Gosden 3-8st 12lbs Prince Khaled Abdullah 11/4
2 THREE POINTS Pat Eddery John Dunlop Hesmonds Stud 3/1
3 SWALLOW FLIGHT Michael Roberts Geoff Wragg Mollers Racing 11/8 fav
4 TUMBLEWEED RIDGE Michael Tebbutt Brian Meehan Tumbleweed Partnership 12/1
5 DEBBIES WARNING John Reid Kamal Mahdi Greenfield Stud 66/1
6 ARCTIC CHAR David McCabe Brian Meehan Miss Gloria Abbey 33/1
7 MITCHAM L Carter Terry Mills Mr T G Mills 33/1
8 YAKAREEM Richard Hughes Kamal Mahdi Hamad Al-Mutawa 66/1
This race took place on Friday 4th August 2000 and was for 3-y-o and above over 7 furlongs. It was valued at £30,000 (equivalent to £46,000 in 2021). Over round 111%