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 2017 Group 2 7 furlongs
Pos. Horse Jockey Trainer Owner
1 BRETON ROCK Andrea Atzeni David Simcock 7-9st 3lbs Mr John Cook 50/1
2 HOME OF THE BRAVE James Doyle Hugo Palmer Godolphin 4/1
3 SUEDOIS Danny Tudhope David O'Meara George Turner & Clipper Logistics 25/1
4 LIMATO Harry Bentley Henry Candy Paul G Jacobs 3/1 fav
5 SO BELOVED Adam Kirby David O'Meara Sprint Thoroughbred Racing 50/1
6 ACLAIM Frankie Dettori Martyn Meade Canning Downs & Partner 9/1
7 DREAM CASTLE Oisin Murphy Saeed Bin Suroor Godolphin 5/1
8 JALLOTA Fran Berry Charlie Hills Mrs Fitri Hay 100/1
9 LIBRISA BREEZE Robert Winston Dean Ivory Tony Bloom 7/1
10 SPIRIT OF VALOR Ryan Moore Aidan O'Brien Smith, Tabor, Magnier 7/1
11 OH THIS IS US Sean Levey Richard Hannon Team Wallop 33/1
12 JUNGLE CAT William Buick Charlie Appleby Godolphin 20/1
13 STORMY ANTARCTIC Jamie Spencer Ed Walker P K Siu 20/1
This race took place on Tuesday 1st August 2017 and was for 3-y-o and above over 7 furlongs. It was valued at £170,130 (equivalent to £183,600 in 2021). Over round 118%