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 2006 Group 2 6 furlongs
Pos. Horse Jockey Trainer Owner
1 HAMOODY Alan Munro Peter Chapple-Hyam 2-9st 0lbs Salah Al Homaizi & Imad Al Sagar 5/6 fav
2 BODES GALAXY Micky Fenton Nick Littmoden Mark Harrimon 12/1
3 DUBAIS TOUCH Joe Fanning Mark Johnston Salem Suhail 9/2
4 LA NEIGE Tony Culhane Mick Channon Ridgeway Downs Racing 33/1
5 DANEBURY HILL Frankie Dettori Brian Meehan Britton House Stud 7/1
6 MOOD MUSIC Richard Mullen Eugene O'Neill Mr J C Fretwell 9/1
7 DAZED & AMAZED Richard Hughes Richard Hannon Mrs R Ablett 8/1
This race took place on Friday 4th August 2006 and was for 2-y-o carrying 9st 0lbs.. It was valued at £39,746 (equivalent to £55,500 in 2021). Over Round 117%