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 2001 Group 2 6 furlongs
Pos. Horse Jockey Trainer Owner
1 MISTER COSMI Kevin Darley Mark Johnston 2-8st 11lbs Miss Elzabeth Tulliani 7/1
2 PRINCE DAYJUR Frankie Dettori Richard Hannon Major A M Everett 4/1
3 ANNA WALHAAN Steve Drowne Mick Channon Jaber Abdullah 6/1
4 TRILOGY Jimmy Fortune John Gosden Prince Khaled Abdullah 4/1
5 ESENIN Mick Kinane Neville Callaghan Mrs J Magnier & M Tabor 2/1 fav
6 DARK SORCERER Pat Eddery Alan Jarvis The Aston Partnership 14/1
7 OCEAN SOUND Michael Hills Barry Hills Mrs Belinda Harvey 25/1
8 TRIPLE PLAY Brett Doyle Brian Meehan Matham Investments 50/1
This race took place on Tuesday 31st July 2001 and was for 2-y-o carrying 8st 11lbs, fillies 8st 7lbs. It was valued at £43,500 (equivalent to £65,900 in 2021). Over Round 113%