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 1989 Group 2 6 furlongs
Pos. Horse Jockey Trainer Owner
1 CONTRACT LAW Bruce Raymond William Jarvis 2-8st 11lbs Kennet Valley Thoroughbreds Ltd 9/2
2 QUI DANZIG Walter Swinburn Sir Michael Stoute Sir Gordon White 4/6 fav
3 RUSHMORE Steve Cauthen Clive Brittain Sheikh Mohammed 100/30
4 POKE THE FIRE John Reid Chalres Nelson R E A Bott (Wigmore St) 10/1
5 WAVE MASTER Billy Newnes G Pritchard-Gordon Mr A W Anderson 40/1
This race took place on Wednesday 26th July 1989 and was for 2-y-o carrying 8st 10lbs, fillies 8st 7lbs. It was valued at £47,900 (equivalent to £102,300 in 2021). Over Round 113%