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.
Early history:- The inaugural running of the Vintage Stakes was on Thursday 31st July 1975 when Lady Beaverbrook’s Riboboy defeated Pigsticker and Pirate Dream.

Vintage Stakes 2002 Group 3 7 furlongs
Pos. Horse Jockey Age/weight Owner
1 DUBLIN Jamie Spencer David Loder 2-8st 11lbs Sheikh Mohammed 11/1
2 BOURBONNAIS Kevin Darley Mark Johnston Sheikh Mohammed 6/1
3 SARAYAT Philip Robinson Michael Jarvis Sheikh Ahmed Al Maktoum 10/1
4 NORSE DANCER Richard Quinn David Elsworth Mr Jeff Smith 7/2 fav
5 NEWFOUNDLAND Mick Kinane Aiden O'Brien Mrs John Magnier 12/1
6 HILBRE ISLAND Pat Eddery Brian Meehan Mrs Rebecca Philipps 14/1
7 TIZZY MAY Dane O'Neill Richard Hannon Mr J R May 7/1
8 SILVER SEEKER Frankie Dettori David Loder Sheikh Mohammed 8/1
9 SUMMERLAND Jimmy Fortune John Gosden Manton Racing Partnership 5/1
10 NEW WISH Steve Drowne Mick Channon Salem Suhail 20/1
This race took place on Wednesday 31st July 2002 and was over 7 furlongs for 2-y-os. It was valued at £29,000 (equivalent to £43,400 in 2021). Over round 114%