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 2007 Group 2 6 furlongs
Pos. Horse Jockey Trainer Owner
1 STRIKE THE DEAL Eddie Ahern Jeremy Noseda 2-9st 0lbs The Searchers 7/1
2 FAT BOY Richard Hughes Richard Hannon M Sines 8/1
3= ONE GREAT CAT Johnny Murtagh Aidan O'Brien Mrs J Magnier & M Tabor 3/1 fav
3= EXHIBITION Jamie Spencer Neville Callaghan Mrs J Magnier & M Tabor 7/1
5 DRAWNFROMTHEPAST Martin Dwyer Jamie Osborne M Khan 7/2
6 MASTER CHEF Jimmy Fortune John Gosden Princess Haya of Jordan 17/2
7 BOBS SURPRISE Michael Hills Barry Hills Mr A L R Morton 13/2
8 ROKER PARK Neil Callan Karl Burke Mr T Alderson 20/1
9 CEE BARGARA Jim Crowley Jamie Osborne Mr A Taylor 16/1
This race took place on Friday 3rd August 2007 and was for 2-y-o carrying 9st 0lbs.. It was valued at £39,746 (equivalent to £54,200 in 2021). Over Round 118%