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 1934 Group 2 6 furlongs
Pos. Horse Jockey Trainer Owner
1 BOBSLEIGH T Weston C Leader 2-8st 7lbs Lord Derby 1/3 fav
2 SERVIER R A Jones Lawson Mr Somerville Tattersall 20/1
3 POWERFUL PRINCE Dick Perryman Frank Butters Sir Alfred Butt 100/8
4 RED RAIDER J Marshall T Walls Mr T Walls 20/1
5 CELIBA Colt H Beasley Briscoe Lady Dorothy Paget 50/1
6 SOLEIL DU MIDI B Carslake Vic Smyth Maharajah of Rajpipla 50/1
7 ROSECRAG Harry Wragg Jack Jarvis Mr Edward Esmond 100/8
8 EMBARRAS DE RICHESSE Gordon Richards Hogg Lord Glanely 20/1
9 MANNASAKI C Ray Vic Smyth Mr W H Gull 50/1
10 ST BOTOLPH F Lane Digby Mr F W Dennis 50/1
11 CHARMIAN R Dick Lawson Mr A R Fox 50/1
This race took place on Tuesday 31st July 1934 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 116%