Molecomb Stakes

The Molecomb Stakes, named after a house on the Goodwood Estate called Molecomb which was built by the 3rd Duke of Richmond, Charles Lennox, for his sister Lady Sarah Lennox, is the third oldest race still contested at the Glorious Goodwood meeting having been established in 1829. It is a Group 3 race for 2-year-olds over 5 furlongs and is traditionally held on the second day of the 5-day meeting. Initially the race was opened to all 2-year-olds, but in 1932 it was restricted to fillies, although in 1981 it reverted to a race for colts, fillies and geldings.
Early history:-The inaugural running of the Molecomb Stakes was on Friday 14th August 1829 when the Duke of Richmond's Convert beat General Grosvenor's Red Rover.
Molecomb Stakes 1927 Group 3 6 furlongs
Pos. Horse Jockey Trainer Owner
1 BLACK WATCH Gordon Richards Peter P Gilpin 2-8st 12lbs Mr L Neumann 7/2
2 BROADWALK Brownie Carslake Charles Peck Mr J B Joel 7/2
3 THE WHEEDLER Joe Childs Fred Darling Duke of Portland 9/4 fav
4 PORTHOLE Fred Winter Walter Earl Mr Solly Joel 100/6
5 LA GRANDE Michael Beary Farquharson Sir Dalves Broughton 100/6
6 FAITHFUL GARRY Charlie Elliott Jack Jarvis Mr C W Gordon 100/6
7 FELSTED L Brown Ossie Bell Sir Hugh Cunliffe-Owen 10/1
8 BRIGADORE R Jones Alec Taylor Mr Somerville Tattersall 100/6
9 SILVER HUSSAR Charlie Smirke R Dawson HH Aga Khan 10/1
10 TETRILL J Evans Reg Day Mr R D Cohen 100/8
This race took place on Friday 29th July 1927 and was a subscription race of 50 sovereigns each for 2-y-o carrying 8st 10lbs. It was valued at £300 (equivalent to £45,000 in 2021). Over round 124%