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 1991 Group 3 5 furlongs
Pos. Horse Jockey Trainer Owner
1 SAHARA STAR John Reid Sir Michael Stoute 2-8st 7lbs T E Selier 2/1 fav
2 ANOTHER EPISODE Pat Eddery Jack Berry Palacegate Corporation 5/2
3 REGAL CHIMES Alan Munro Bryan McMahon Michael Sturgess 33/1
4 REGAL SCINTILLA Steve Cauthen Geoff Balding Theo Waddington Ltd 10/1
5 MASTER PLANNER Richard Quinn Charles Cyzer Mr R M Cyzer 66/1
6 LEADING TIME Christy Roche Jim Bolger Maktoum Al Maktoum 7/2
7 POWER LAKE Bruce Raymond Richard Hannon A F Budge Equine Ltd 7/1
This race took place on Friday 2nd August 1991 and was for 2-y-o fillies carrying 8st 10lbs. It was valued at £18,194 (equivalent to £36,300 in 2021). Over round 111%