Royal Ascot: Ribblesdale Stakes

The Ribblesdale Stakes, a Group 2 race over 1 mile 4 furlongs is traditionally held on the third day of the Royal meeting, and is named in honour of the 4th Baron Ribblesdale, who served as the Master of the Buckhounds from 1892 to 1895. It was established in 1919, and was originally a 1-mile race open to three and four-year-olds of either gender. The race was abandoned throughout World War II, and after it returned its distance was extended to 1 1/2 miles, but was restricted to three-year-old fillies in 1950.
Early history:- The inaugural running of the Ribblesdale Stakes was on day 3 of the Royal meeting on Thursday 19th June 1919 over a mile. It was won by Milton, a brown colt by Marcovil out of Misfit, who defeated his two rivals, Santa Cruz and Monaghan, by 2 lengths and 4 lengths.
Ribblesdale Stakes 1933 Stakes 1 Mile
Pos. Horse Jockey Trainer Owner
1 VERSICLE T Weston Lambton Lord Stanley 100/8
2 SOLENOID G Richards G Poole Mrs C L MacKean 10/1
3 DASTUR C Elliott Frank Butters HH Aga Khan 4/6 fav
4 STATESMAN B Carslake Duller Mr V Emanuel 100/9
5 BUCKLE R Perryman C Leader Mr P Haldin 33/1
6 REEFER F Fox Norman Scobie Sir C Hyde 9/1
7 VITRUVIUS Eph Smith Jack Jarvis Lord Rosebery 33/1
8 HAPPY CALL Ken Gethin Cundell Mr E J Marshall 8/1
This race took place on Thursday 15th June 1933 and was won by a brown filly by Sickle out of Verdict, winning a first prize of £1670 (equivalent to £122,000 in 2020). Over round 113%
Ribblesdale Stakes Group 2 1 mile 4 furlongs 1919
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