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 1961 Stakes 1 1/2 Miles
Pos. Horse Jockey Trainer Owner
1 FUTURAMA A Breasley H Wragg Mr G Oldham 9/2
2 VERBENA D Smith G Brooke Major D McCalmont 100/7
3 PARIS PRINCESS W Williamson S McGrath Mr J McGrath 7/2
4 TENDER WORD J Mercer R J Colling Lord Astor 5/2 fav
5 SWEET LOLA L Piggott N Murless Mrs V Lilley 6/1
6 VITALITY PLUS E J Cracknell Blagrave Mr H G Blagrave 10/1
7 PEERESS R Hutchinson P Prendergast Mrs P Poe 100/9
8 SOLAR FIORE J Lindley F Winter Mr R Boucher 100/7
9 IRMA LA DOUCE E Hide Elsey Mr A M-Mundy 100/7
10 PERIDARYA L Ward Lenehan Major A Burke 20/1
11 RIBALD W Carr Cottrill Mr S Joel 20/1
12 HURUNUL W Rickaby Bill Wightman Mr G Rickman 20/1
This race took place on Wednesday 14th June 1961 and was won by a chestnut filly by Borealis out of Midsummer Fair, winning a first prize of £3405 (equivalent to £78,000 in 2020). Over round 136%
Ribblesdale Stakes Group 2 1 mile 4 furlongs 1919
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