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 2009 Group 2 7 furlongs
Pos. Horse Jockey Trainer Owner
1 FINJAAN Tadhg O'Shea Marcus Tregoning 3-8st 9lbs Hamdan Al Maktoum 5/1
2 BALTHAZAARS GIFT Adam Kirby Clive Cox Sheikh Sultan Bin Khalifa 25/1
3 REGAL PARADE Adrian Nicholls David Nicholls Dab Hand Racing 16/1
4 DREAM EATER William Buick Andrew Balding Mr Jeff Smith 16/1
5 EXPRESS WISH Richard Hughes Jeremy Noseda Peter Mitchell 33/1
6 OUQBA Richard Hills Barry Hills Hamdan Al Maktoum 6/1
7 J J THE JET PLANE K Shea Mike De Kock Strydom, Du Preez, Boyens et al 4/1
8 MAIN AIM Ryan Moore Sir Michael Stoute

Prince Khaled Abdullah 6/5 fav
This race took place on Tuesday 28th July 2009 and was for 3-y-o and above over 7 furlongs. It was valued at £87,993 (equivalent to £113,400 in 2021). Over round 115%