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 2017 Group 2 6 furlongs
Pos. Horse Jockey Trainer Owner
1 BARRAQUERO William Buick Brian Meehan 2-9st 0lbs Manton Thoroughbreds 4/1
2 NEBO Jim Crowley Charlie Hills David & Mrs Julie Martin 3/1
3 CARDSHARP James Doyle Mark Johnston Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed 2/1 fav
4 ETEFAAQ Frankie Dettori Richard Hannon Al Shaqab Racing 16/1
5 GREEN POWER Ben Curtis John Gallagher Nina's Partnership 16/1
6 HAPPY FAMILY Pat Cosgrave William Haggas Royal Ascot Racing Club 4/1
7 BULLINGTON BANDIT Stevie Donohoe Jane Chapple-Hyam Bryan Hirst, J Chapple-Hyam 22/1
This race took place on Thursday 3rd August 2017 and was for 2-y-o carrying 9st 0lbs.. It was valued at £113,420 (equivalent to £125,700 in 2021). Over Round 115%