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. |
| Richmond Stakes 1979 | Group 2 | 6 furlongs | ||
| Pos. | Horse | Jockey | Trainer | Owner |
| 1 | CASTLE GREEN | Paul Cook | Stoute 2-8st 11lbs | Sir G White 20/1 |
| 2 | VARINGO | Brian Taylor | H Ryan Price | PTP Plant Hire Ltd 2/7 fav |
| 3 | PACE JEAN | Greville Starkey | Guy Harwood | Pace Jean Co 8/1 |
| 4 | BELDALE GUNFLINT | Pat Eddery | Michael Jarvis | Beldale Homes Staffordshire 8/1 |
| 5 | AKHTER | Lester Piggott | C Nelson | Mr C Armstrong 14/1 |
| This race took place on Wednesday 1st August 1979 and was a subscription race of 25 sovereigns each for 2-y-o carrying 8st 10lbs, fillies 8st 7lbs. It was valued at £21,181 (equivalent to £84,000 in 2021). | Over Round 111% | |||