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 1995 Group 3 5 furlongs
Pos. Horse Jockey Trainer Owner
1 ALMATY Kevin Darley Con Collins 2-9st 3lbs Mr Peter Savill 9/2
2 CAYMAN KAI Richard Hughes Richard Hannon Mr I A N Wright 5/1
3 BAIZE Richard Quinn R Johnson-Houghton Lady Rothschild 3/1
4 AMAZING BOY Frankie Dettori Ian Balding Mr Jeff Smith 9/2
5 SHAINKO John Reid Peter Chapple-Hyam Sheikh Mohammed 11/2
6 NELLIE NORTH Willie Carson Mrs M McCourt Mr Geoffrey Greenwood 20/1
7 NIGHT PARADE Brent Thomson Peter Chapple-Hyam Mr Robert Sangster 16/1
This race took place on Friday 28th July 1995 and was for 2-y-o fillies carrying 8st 10lbs. It was valued at £19,500 (equivalent to £32,400 in 2021). Over round 105%