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 2003 Group 2 6 furlongs
Pos. Horse Jockey Trainer Owner
1 CARRIZO CREEK Kieren Fallon Brian Meehan 2-8st 11lbs Mr J S Threadwell 5/1
2 OLD DEUTERONOMY Jamie Spencer Aidan O'Brien Mrs John Magnier 3/1
3 CEDARBERG Frankie Dettori Mick Channon Sheikh Mohammed 8/1
4 VENABLES Richard Hughes Richard Hannon Team Havana 8/1
5 COP HILL LAD Steve Drowne Rod Millman Austen, Smith, Lewis, Carroll 14/1
6 FOKINE Michael Hills Barry Hills Mr Robert Sangster 2/1 fav
7 GREAT SCOTT Keith Dalgleish Mark Johnston Great Escape Partnership 16/1
This race took place on Tuesday 29th July 2003 and was for 2-y-o carrying 8st 11lbs, fillies 8st 7lbs. It was valued at £40,600 (equivalent to £60,000 in 2021). Over Round 110%