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 1953 Stakes 1 1/2 Miles
Pos. Horse Jockey Trainer Owner
1 SKYE W Rickaby J Jarvis Lord Rosebery 4/1
2 KERKEB C Smirke Marsh HH Aga Khan 5/2 fav
3 BROLLY E Mercer J Jarvis Mr T Blackwell 100/8
4 AMBIGUITY J Mercer R J Colling Lord Astor 4/1
5 NECTARINE W Carr Boyd-Rochfort Mrs W Wyatt 9/1
6 GALINA TALVA G Richards Bertie Sir V Sassoon 100/7
7 GORGEOUS E Smith T Leader Mr H J Joel 25/1
8 WESTERLANDS CHAMPAGNE L Piggott H Brown Mrs Florence Nagle 25/1
9 CASTABELLA S Clayton Templeman Mr J S Barrington 25/1
10 CHANNEL FLIGHT E Britt J Dines Lady Zia Wernher 25/1
11 BAHREIN D Smith G Brooke Sir E Cripps 25/1
12 HARVEST FESTIVAL A Breasley Poole Major J Paine 25/1
This race took place on Wednesday 17th June 1953 and was won by a chestnut filly by Blue Peter out of Iona, winning a first prize of £3583 (equivalent to £115,000 in 2020). Over round 117%
Ribblesdale Stakes Group 2 1 mile 4 furlongs 1919
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