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 1990 Group 3 5 furlongs
Pos. Horse Jockey Trainer Owner
1 POETS COVE John Reid W Carter 2-8st 12lbs P R Cruden 11/2
2 ITS ALL ACADEMIC Pat Eddery Jack Berry Academy Leasing Ltd 6/5 fav
3 SEDUCTRESS Walter Swinburn Sir Michael Stoute J M Greetham 9/4
4 JIMMY BARNIE Willie Carson John Dunlop Summerhill Stud Ltd 7/1
This race took place on Friday 3rd August 1990 and was for 2-y-o fillies carrying 8st 10lbs. It was valued at £18,194 (equivalent to £36,300 in 2021). Jimmy Barnie was first but was disqualified and placed last. Over round 105%