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 2018 Group 2 6 furlongs
Pos. Horse Jockey Trainer Owner
1 LAND FORCE Ryan Moore Aidan O'Brien 2-9st 0lbs Smith, Magnier, Tabor 5/2 fav
2 MARIES DIAMOND Silvestre De Sousa Mark Johnston Middleham Park Racing 9/2
3 SHINE SO BRIGHT Oisin Murphy Andrew Balding King Power Racing 13/2
4 KANCHEK Adam Kirby Clive Cox Al Mohamidiya Racing 6/1
5 SABRE Paul Hanagan Richard Fahey Mrs Janis Macpherson 13/2
6 NEVERLAND ROCK Frankie Dettori Richard Hannon Phoenix Thoroughbred Ltd 5/1
7 SPORTING CHANCE James Doyle Simon Crisford Abdulla Al Mansoori 20/1
8 COOL REFLECTION P J McDonald Paul Cole Mrs Fitri Hay 66/1
9 CHARMING KID Luke Morris Richard Fahey Cool Silk Partnership 20/1
This race took place on Thursday 2nd August 2018 and was for 2-y-o carrying 9st 0lbs.. It was valued at £113,420 (equivalent to £119,500 in 2021) Over Round 116%