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 2017 Group 2 7 furlongs
Pos. Horse Jockey Trainer Owner
1 EXPERT EYE Andrea Atzeni Sir Michael Stoute 2-9st 1lbs Prince Khaled Abdullah 7/4 fav
2 ZAMAN William Buick Charlie Appleby Godolphin 8/1
3 MILDENBERGER James Doyle Mark Johnston Sheikh Handan Bin Mohammed 7/2
4 JAMES GARFIELD Oisin Murphy George Scott Bill & T Gredley 12/1
5 SEAHENGE Ryan Moore Aiden O'Brien Smith, Magnier, Tabor 4/1
6 CURIOSITY Josephine Gordon Hugo Palmer Moorhead, Fahy, Collins 33/1
7 ROLAND ROCKS Jamie Spencer John Ryan Gerry McGladery 66/1
8 FINSBURY PARK Luke Morris Robyn Brisland Franconson Partners 100/1
9 COLD STARE Fabrice Veron Eugene O'Neill Mrs M O'Neill & Mrs S Davis 16/1
10 SALLAB Frankie Dettori Richard Hannon Al Shaqab Racing 25/1
This race took place on Tuesday 1st August 2017 and was over 7 furlongs for 2-y-os. It was valued at £113,420 (equivalent to £122,400 in 2021). Over round 113%