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 1952 Stakes 1 1/2 Miles
Pos. Horse Jockey Trainer Owner
1 ESQUILLA W Johnstone France M M Boussac 9/2 fav
2 NICKY NOOK E Britt Beasley Mr T B Townley 100/8
3 STREAM OF LIGHT W H Carr Boyd-Rochfort HM The Queen 6/1
4 PRIMAVERA W Rickaby J Jarvis Lord Milford 5/1
5 TRIANGLE L Piggott Cannon Mrs J V Rank 6/1
6 CORAL REEF C Elliott Blagrave Mr H G Blagrave 6/1
7 ROSE OF AFGHANISTAN G Richards M Marsh HH Aga Khan 100/8
8 ALDOUSA E Mercer G Colling Alice, Lady Derby 100/7
9 EASTERN STREAM Parnell W Stephenson Mr F W Dennis 100/6
10 NEPHTHIS D Smith G Colling Lord Derby 20/1
11 MILLET G Younger N Bertie Princess Royal 33/1
12 BLUE MARK E Smith T E Leader Mr J P Philipps 33/1
13 CANTILENE II W Nevett M Marsh Mrs C H Tremayne 33/1
This race took place on Wednesday 18th June 1952 and was won by a bay filly by Djebel out of Flying Carpet, winning a first prize of £3583 (equivalent to £115,000 in 2020). Over round 119%
Ribblesdale Stakes Group 2 1 mile 4 furlongs 1919
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