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 1994 Group 2 6 furlongs
Pos. Horse Jockey Trainer Owner
1 SRI PEKAN Richard Quinn Paul Cole 2-8st 11lbs Sultan Ahmad Shah 9/4
2 FOLLOW Frankie Dettori David Loder Sheikh Mohammed 11/8 fav
3 PENTIRE Paul Eddery Geoff Wragg Mollers Racing 7/1
4 WAVIAN Pat Eddery Roger Charlton Prince Khaled Abdullah 6/1
5 AL NUFOOTH Willie Carson W Hern Hamdan Al Maktoum 10/1
6 RIVER GARNOCK John Carroll Jack Berry Mr Robert Aird 33/1
This race took place on Thursday 28th July 1994 and was for 2-y-o carrying 8st 10lbs, fillies 8st 7lbs. It was valued at £27,145 (equivalent to £46,300 in 2021). Over Round 112%