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 2004 Group 2 6 furlongs
Pos. Horse Jockey Trainer Owner
1 MONTGOMERYS ARCH Jimmy Fortune Peter Chapple-Hyam 2-8st 11lbs Franconson Partners 13/2
2 MYSTICAL LAND Frankie Dettori John Gosden Sheikh Mohammed 11/4
3 SILVER WRAITH Johnny Murtagh Neville Callaghan Mr Michael Tabor 9/1
4 STETCHWORTH PRINCE Tom Queally David Loder Lucayan Stud 15/2
5 AMAZIN Kieren Fallon Richard Hannon K Panos 5/1
6 BLUE DAKOTA Eddie Ahern Jeremy Noseda Nolan, Ryan, Duffin 9/4 fav
7 ALPAGE LE JOMAGE John Egan Brian Meehan Top Banana Partnership 80/1
UR OBE GOLD Ted Durcan Mick Channon Middleham Park Racing 33/1
This race took place on Friday 30th July 2004 and was for 2-y-o carrying 8st 11lbs, fillies 8st 7lbs. It was valued at £40,600 (equivalent to £59,200 in 2021). Over Round 114%