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 2015 Group 2 7 furlongs
Pos. Horse Jockey Trainer Owner
1 TOORMORE James Doyle Richard Hannon 4-9st 2lbs Godolphin 9/4 jt fav
2 DUTCH CONNECTION Jim Crowley Charlie Hills Mrs Susan Roy, Cheveley Park 9/4 jt fav
3 SAFETY CHECK William Buick Charlie Appleby Godolphin 11/1
4 CODE RED Martin Dwyer William Muir Mrs Michelle Morgan 16/1
5 ASCRIPTION Graham Lee Hugo Palmer V I Araci 11/2
6 AEOLUS George Baker Ed Walker Andrew Buxton 16/1
7 TUPI Richard Hughes Richard Hannon M Kerr-Dineen & M Hughes 6/1
This race took place on Tuesday 28th July 2015 and was for 3-y-o and above over 7 furlongs. It was valued at £170,130 (equivalent to £189,800 in 2021). Over round 112%