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 2010 Group 3 5 furlongs
Pos. Horse Jockey Trainer Owner
1 ZEBEDEE Richard Hughes Richard Hannon 2-9st 0lbs Mrs J Wood 2/1 fav
2 STONE OF FOLCA Jimmy Quinn John Best Folkestone Racecourse Owners 4/1
3 CHOOSE WISELY Neil Callan Kevin Ryan Mr D W Barker 33/1
4 MAYSON Paul Hanagan Richard Fahey D Armstrong, Cheveley Park 11/2
5 AVONMORE STAR Ryan Moore Richard Hannon Ken Geering 5/1
6 LEIBA LEIBA William Buick Marco Botti Dachel Stud 16/1
7 LORD OF THE STARS Jim Crowley Ralph Beckett Mrs M Gittins & Mogeely Stud 9/1
8 SERENA'S PRIDE Kieren Fallon Alan Jarvis Baydoun & Harake Partners 33/1
9 PRIMO LADY Jimmy Fortune Gay Kelleway Jarvis, Hodson, Moule 25/1
10 STYLE AND PANACHE Cathy Gannon David Evans Ambrose, Reilly, Ambrose 100/1
11 BOLD BIDDER Royston Ffrench Kevin Ryan T G & Mrs M Holdcroft 18/1
12 SCARLET ROCKS Tom Queally David Evans Mr Nick Shutts 50/1
This race took place on Tuesday 27th July 2010 and was for 2-y-o fillies carrying 8st 10lbs. It was valued at £34,062 (equivalent to £42,500 in 2021). Over round 120%