Vintage Stakes
The Vintage Stakes, founded as the Lanson Champagne Vintage Stakes after the sponsoring company, was first staged in 1975 as a Listed race over 7 furlongs for 2-year-olds. By 1986 the race had been elevated to Group 3 status, reaching Group 2 level in 2003. It is traditionally held on the opening day of the Festival, and has often involved horses which have gone on a year later to achieve Classic success. |
| Lanson Champagne Vintage Stakes 1989 | Group 3 | 7 furlongs | ||
| Pos. | Horse | Jockey | Age/weight | Owner |
| 1 | BE MY CHIEF | Steve Cauthen | Sir Henry Cecil 2-9st 0lbs | Mr Peter Burrell 8/15 fav |
| 2 | ROBELLATION | Greville Starkey | Guy Harwood | Francis Lever Partners 25/1 |
| 3 | DASHING BLADE | John Matthias | Ian Balding | Mr Jeff Smith 5/2 |
| 4 | SHEER PRECOCITY | Willie Carson | Francis Lee | Mr Peter Barr 11/1 |
| 5 | LIFEWATCH VISION | R P Elliott | Mark Johnston | Dr Anne Gillespie 25/1 |
| This race took place on Thursday 27th July 1989 and was over 7 furlongs for 2-y-os. It was valued at £18,008(equivalent to £38,500 in 2021). | Over round 110% | |||