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 2016 Group 2 7 furlongs
Pos. Horse Jockey Trainer Owner
1 DUTCH CONNECTION James McDonald Charlie Hills 4-9st 3lbs Godolphin 9/4 fav
2 HOME OF THE BRAVE James Doyle Hugo Palmer Godolphin 5/2
3 GIFTED MASTER Jim Crowley Hugo Palmer Dr Ali Ridha 13/2
4 BUCKSTAY Jamie Spencer Peter Chapple-Hyam Mrs Fitri Hay 14/1
5 MARKAZ Paul Hanagan Owen Burrows Hamdan Al Maktoum 7/1
6 TUPI Frankie Dettori Richard Hannon M Kerr-Dineen & M Hughes 25/1
7 BIRCHWOOD Ryan Moore Richard Fahey Godolphin 8/1
8 DREAM DUBAI Silvestre De Sousa Sylvester Kirk Malih L Al Basti 20/1
This race took place on Tuesday 26th July 2016 and was for 3-y-o and above over 7 furlongs. It was valued at £170,130 (equivalent to £188,500 in 2021). Over round 112%