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 2000 Group 2 6 furlongs
Pos. Horse Jockey Trainer Owner
1 PYRUS Mick Kinane Aidan O'Brien 2-8st 11lbs Mrs J Magnier & M Tabor 11/4
2 CEEPIO Richard Quinn Terry Mills Mrs C Stephens 6/1
3 INDUSTRIAL PRIDE Johnny Murtagh Mick Channon Mrs Lynn Bell 11/2
4 TRIPLE BLUE Richard Hughes Richard Hannon Mr Jeff Smith 16/1
5 DOMINUS Dane O'Neill Richard Hannon Noodles Racing 10/1
6 STREGONE David McCabe Brian Meehan Mr A Rovai 16/1
7 MAMMA'S TONIGHT Gary Carter Alan Berry Mr J K Brown 16/1
This race took place on Thursday 3rd August 2000 and was for 2-y-o carrying 8st 11lbs, fillies 8st 7lbs. It was valued at £24,350 (equivalent to £40,800 in 2021). Over Round 117%