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 2020 Group 2 7 furlongs
Pos. Horse Jockey Trainer Owner
1 SPACE BLUES William Buick Charlie Appleby 4-9st 3lbs Godolphin 2/1 fav
2 DUKE OF HAZARD David Probert Paul & Oliver Cole Mrs Fitri Hay 5/1
3 ESCOBAR Danny Tudhope David O'Meara Withernsea Thoroughbred Ltd 40/1
4 SAFE VOYAGE Jason Hart John Quinn Ross Harmon 9/2
5 SIR DANCEALOT Gerald Mosse David Elsworth Benham, Whitford, Quinns 6/1
6 D'BAI Frankie Dettori Charlie Appleby Godolphin 12/1
7 MARIES DIAMOND Silvestre De Sousa Mark Johnston Middleham Park Racing 9/1
8 GRAIGNES Adam Kirby George Baker FTP Equine Holdings 33/1
9 GLORIOUS JOURNEY James Doyle Charlie Appleby Sheikh Mohammed 25/1
10 PIERRE LAPIN Andrea Atzeni Roger Varian Devlin, O'Hara, MrCrory et al 25/1
11 HISTORY WRITER Jason Watson David Menuisier Clive Washbourne & Partners 100/1
This race took place on Tuesday 28th July 2020 and was for 3-y-o and above over 7 furlongs. It was valued at £56,710 (equivalent to £58,200 in 2021). Over round 115%