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 1990 Group 2 6 furlongs
Pos. Horse Jockey Trainer Owner
1 MAC'S IMP Alan Munro Bill O'Gorman 2-8st 11lbs Tamdown Ltd 2/1 fav
2 DISTINCTLY NORTH Pat Eddery Jack Berry Mr Robert Sangster 5/1
3 SYLVA HONDA Michael Roberts Clive Brittain E A Grimstead & son Honda 12/1
4 TIME GENTLEMEN Steve Cauthen John Dunlop Mrs Aubrey Ison 9/2
5 MUJADIL Willie Carson Robert Armstrong Hamdan Al Maktoum 7/2
6 BOLD NEPHEW Ray Cochrane Richard Hannon Mr R C Thompson 12/1
7 HEARD A WHISPER Paul Eddery Geoff Lewis Mr David Barker 50/1
This race took place on Wednesday 1st August 1990 and was for 2-y-o carrying 8st 10lbs, fillies 8st 7lbs. It was valued at £47,660 (equivalent to £95,200 in 2021). Over Round 108%