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 2009 Group 2 6 furlongs
Pos. Horse Jockey Trainer Owner
1 DICK TURPIN Richard Hughes Richard Hannon 2-9st 0lbs John Manley 6/5 fav
2 BUZZWORD Frankie Dettori Saeed Bin Suroor Godolphin 9/2
3 STARGAZE William Buick Andrew Balding David Brownlow 20/1
4 LUCKY LIKE Franny Norton Eugene O'Neill Victory Racing & Partners 33/1
5 GHOSTWING Tony Hamilton Richard Fahey Mrs H Steel 20/1
6 NOSEDIVE Ryan Moore William Haggas Dukes, Roberts, Goddard et al 16/1
7 MORAN GRA Wayne Lordan Ms Joanna Morgan Mr D T Breen 14/1
8 RAKAAN Jamie Spencer Brian Meehan David L Dixon 11/4
9 BOULD MOVER Graham Gibbons Roger Curtis H Downs & D Looney 25/1
This race took place on Friday 31st July 2009 and was for 2-y-o carrying 9st 0lbs.. It was valued at £45,416 (equivalent to £58,500 in 2021). Over Round 120%