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 2011 Group 2 7 furlongs
Pos. Horse Jockey Trainer Owner
1 STRONG SUIT Richard Hughes Richard Hannon 3-8st 9lbs Mrs J Wood 5/2 fav
2 RED JAZZ Michael Hills Barry Hills Hon R J Arculli 7/1
3 BEACON LODGE Adam Kirby Clive Cox Mr & Mrs P Hargreaves 16/1
4 LIBRANNO Ryan Moore Richard Hannon McDowell Racing 5/1
5 DONCASTER ROVER Silvestre De Sousa David Brown Bolland, Halsall, Raeburn et al 25/1
6 DALGHAR David Probert Andrew Balding R & Mrs W Gorell, N Botica 8/1
7 MAJESTIC MYLES Paul Hanagan Richard Fahey James Goffney 16/1
8 BALTHAZARS GIFT Philip Robinson Clive Cox

Sheikh Sultan Bin Khalifa 28/1
9 DELEGATE Frankie Dettori Saeed Bin Suroor Godolphin 7/2
This race took place on Tuesday 26th July 2011 and was for 3-y-o and above over 7 furlongs. It was valued at £79,394 (equivalent to £94,800 in 2021). Over round 111%