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 2008 Group 2 6 furlongs
Pos. Horse Jockey Trainer Owner
1 ABLE SPEED Richard Hughes Richard Hannon 2-9st 0lbs Highclere Thoroughbred Racing 5/1
2 GALLAGHER Jimmy Fortune Brian Meehan Sangster, Rickman, McNally et al 7/2 fav
3 WHITE JADE Martin Dwyer Eugene O'Neill G A Lucas & G Soloman 33/1
4 SAXFORD Shane Kelly Linda Stubbs Mr D Arundale 8/1
5 TOTAL GALLERY Ted Durcan J S Moore Coleman Bloodstock Ltd 6/1
6 RILEYSKEEPINGFAITH Eddie Creighton Mick Channon Jolly Roger Racing 15/2
7 WAFFLE Johnny Murtagh Jeremy Noseda Mrs Susan Roy 8/1
8 KHOR DUBAI Frankie Dettori Saeed Bin Suroor Godolphin 6/1
9 SAUCY BROWN Ryan Moore Richard Hannon David Nicholls 11/1
10 SMOKEY STORM Alan Munro William Jarvis The BK Partnership 25/1
11 BLOWN IT Steve Drowne Jamie Osborne M Kerr-Dineen, Tullett et al 50/1
PU DESERT ICON Seb Sanders William Knight Mrs M Pullen & Willis 33/1
This race took place on Friday 1st August 2008 and was for 2-y-o carrying 9st 0lbs.. It was valued at £48,254 (equivalent to £63,500 in 2021). Over Round 118%