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 2001 Group 3 7 furlongs
Pos. Horse Jockey Trainer Owner
1 FATH Martin Dwyer Marcus Tregoning 4-9st 0lbs Hamdan Al Maktoum 14/1
2 MUNIR Richard Hills Barry Hills Hamdan Al Maktoum 7/2
3 MULL OF KINTYRE Mick Kinane Aidan O'Brien Mrs J Magnier & M Tabor 100/30 fav
4 VALENTINO II Jimmy Fortune John Gosden A E Oppenheimer 7/1
5 REEL BUDDY Richard Hughes Richard Hannon Speedlith Group 9/2
6 KINGS IRONBRIDGE Brett Doyle Brian Meehan Johnsey Estates 12/1
7 WINNING VENTURE John Reid S Woods Seiichi Wada 33/1
8 SUPRISE ENCOUNTER Frankie Dettori Ed Dunlop

Ahmed Buhaleeba 5/1
9 CD EUROPE Steve Drowne Mick Channon Graeme Love 50/1
This race took place on Friday 3rd August 2001 and was for 3-y-o and above over 7 furlongs. It was valued at £30,000 (equivalent to £45,500 in 2021). Over round 112%