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 2018 Group 2 7 furlongs
Pos. Horse Jockey Trainer Owner
1 SIR DANCEALOT Gerald Mosse David Elsworth 4-9st 3lbs Benham, Whitford, Quinns 5/1 jt fav
2 SUEDOIS Danny Tudhope David O'Meara George Turner, Clipper Logistics 7/1
3 BRETON ROCK Martin Harley David Simcock Mr John Cook 20/1
4 DONJUAN TRIUMPHANT Oisin Murphy Andrew Balding King Power Racing 33/1
5 D'BAI William Buick Charlie Appleby Godolphin 11/2
6 SPIRIT OF VALOR Ryan Moore Aidan O'Brien Smith, Magnier, Tabor 8/1
7 DUTCH CONNECTION James Doyle Charlie Hills Godolphin 12/1
8 KARAR Gregory Benoist F-H Graffard Al Shaqab Racing 20/1
9 HERE COMES WHEN Jim Crowley Andrew Balding Mrs Fitri Hay 20/1
10 EMMAUS Andrea Atzeni Roger Varian China Horse Club Int 7/1
11 SO BELOVED Philip Makin David O'Meara Thoroughbred British Racing 16/1
12 TIP TWO WIN David Probert Roger Teal Mrs Anne Cowley 5/1 jt fav
This race took place on Tuesday 31st July 2018 and was for 3-y-o and above over 7 furlongs. It was valued at £176,935 (equivalent to £186,300 in 2021). Over round 116%