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 1934 Group 3 5 furlongs
Pos. Horse Jockey Trainer Owner
1 LA GAIETE Dick Perryman Frank Butters 2-8st 7lbs HH Aga Khan 10/1
2 CARETTA Gordon Richards Fred Darling Lord Lonsdale 8/13 fav
3 HYNDFORD BRIDGE T Lowrey Bullock Mr Shand 100/8
4 SANS FACON Harry Wragg Jack Jarvis Mr Edward Esmond 100/8
5 LLO filly B Carslake Hogg Lord Glanely 100/30
6 COPPELIA G Nicoll F Templeman Lord Hirst 33/1
7 PAPYRETTE H Packman Digby Mr H W W Sims 33/1
This race took place on Friday 3rd August 1934 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 117%