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 2015 Group 2 6 furlongs
Pos. Horse Jockey Trainer Owner
1 SHALAA Frankie Dettori John Gosden 2-9st 3lbs Al Shaqab Racing 11/8 fav
2 TASLEET Paul Hanagan William Haggas Hamdan Al Maktoum 7/1
3 STEADY PACE James Doyle Saeed Bin Suroor Godolphin 4/1
4 ADVENTUROUS Joe Fanning Mark Johnston Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed 14/1
5 ELRONAQ Dane O'Neill Charlie Hills Hamdan Al Maktoum 12/1
6 RIFLESCOPE Silvestre De Sousa Mark Johnston Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed 11/1
7 LOG OUT ISLAND William Buick Richard Hannon Godolphin 6/1
8 BARBAROUS RELIC Jim Crowley Karl Burke Hamad Al Attiyah 33/1
This race took place on Thursday 30th July 2015 and was for 2-y-o carrying 9st 0lbs.. It was valued at £113,420 (equivalent to £126,500 in 2021). Over Round 115%