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 1986 Group 2 6 furlongs
Pos. Horse Jockey Trainer Owner
1 RICH CHARLIE John Reid C Nelson 2-8st 11lbs R E A Bott Wigmore Street 11/4 jt fav
2 DOMINION ROYALE Ray Cochrane R J Williams Mr David Robinson 7/1
3 CAROLS TREASURE Brent Thomson Barry Hills Mrs C Lane 6/1
4 WHO KNOWS Willie Carson W Hern Sir Michael Sobell 7/2
5 WHIPPET Steve Cauthen Clive Brittain Mr A Richards 50/1
6 CUTTING BLADE Cash Asmussen Lester Piggott Mr M Fustok 11/4 jt fav
7 FLOOSE Richard Quinn Paul Cole Prince Fahd Salman 12/1
8 QUICK SNAP R Curant Staff Ingham Mr S Crowe 25/1
This race took place on Wednesday 30th July 1986 and was for 2-y-o carrying 8st 10lbs, fillies 8st 7lbs. It was valued at £34,680 (equivalent to £83,600 in 2021). Over Round 114%