Ribblesdale Stakes 1973

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 1973			Stakes	1 1/2 Miles
Pos.	Horse	Jockey	Trainer	Owner
1	MISS PETARD	M L Thomas	Ryan Jarvis	Mr P Williams 12/1
2	MANDERA	L Piggott	J Tree	Mrs C Engelhard 6/4 fav
3	WIMOSA	A Murray	Kerr	Mr R Porter 25/1
4	SHELLSHOCK	G Cadwaladr	E Cousins	Mr N Robinson 8/1
5	LONE PINE	G Lewis	Murless	Mr L Freedman 2/1
6	LA ROCHELLE	J Mercer	Oxley	Mr A Kidston 8/1
7	GOLDEN TREASURE	P Eddery	P Walwyn	Mrs J Wright 20/1
8	TARAGUSA	B Taylor	F Maxwell	Lord Vesty 25/1
9	ROYAL FLAKES	F Durr	Brittain	Mr K Maharaj 25/1
This race took place on Tuesday 19th June 1973 and was won by a chestnut filly by Petingo out of Miss Upward, winning a first prize of £6542 (equivalent to £81,000 in 2020).				Over round 119%

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