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 2010 Group 2 7 furlongs
Pos. Horse Jockey Trainer Owner
1 KING TORUS Richard Hughes Richard Hannon 2-9st 3lbs Sir Robert Ogden 11/4
2 STENTORIAN Frankie Dettori Mark Johnston Sheikh Handan Bin Mohammed 8/1
3 MAJOR ART Ryan Moore Richard Hannon Mr W P Drew 5/1
4 CHILWORTH LAD Jimmy Fortune Mick Channon 7RUS 12/1
5 WALTZ DARLING Paul Hanagan Richard Fahey Mr Mike Browne 11/1
6 BULLISH CHAMPION Kiren Fallon Brian Meehan Sangster Family 6/4 fav
7 SURREY STAR John Fahy Roger Teal Mr M Vickers 33/1
This race took place on Wednesday 28th July 2010 and was over 7 furlongs for 2-y-os. It was valued at £45,416 (equivalent to £56,700 in 2021). Over round 114%