Richmond Stakes

The Richmond Stakes, named after the Duke of Richmond, was first staged in 1848 for 3-year-olds over 1 mile 6 furlongs, although in its present format over 6 furlongs it was first contested in 1877 when it was open to both genders, with 6 of those first 8 races being partnered by the great Fred Archer. Today it is for colts and geldings, being restricted to male horses since 1989, and is currently one of the feature races on the 3rd day of the glorious Goodwood Festival.
Early history:-The inaugural running of the Richmond Stakes was on Friday 28th July 1848 when the Duke of Richmond’s Hornpipe beat sole rival Archery.

Richmond Stakes 1929 Group 2 6 furlongs
Pos. Horse Jockey Trainer Owner
1 CHALLENGER F Fox Fred Darling 2-8st 10lbs Lord Dewar 9/2
2 GWYNIAD H Beasley Atty Persse Mr Arkwright 4/1
3 BRABANT Harry Wragg Colledge Leader Mr Haldin 10/1
4 HIEROGLYPHIC Charlie Elliott Basil Jarvis Major J S Courtauld 10/1
5 CROSSWAY R Jones Lawson Mr A R Cox 7/1
6 FIRST SHOT C Ray Reg Day Mr T Davidson 100/6
7 GOLDEN GRACE M Beary R Dawson Vicomte de Fontarce 100/6
8 LUCKY TED P Donoghue Crawford Sir Victor Sassoon 100/6
9 SARDANA G Bezant Pratt Mr James A de Rothschild 15/8 fav
This race took place on Tuesday 30th July 1929 and was a subscription race of 25 sovereigns each for 2-y-o carrying 8st 10lbs, fillies 8st 7lbs. It was valued at £500 (equivalent to £70,000 in 2021). Over Round 120%