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 2021 Group 2 7 furlongs
Pos. Horse Jockey Trainer Owner
1 ANGEL BLEU Frankie Dettori Ralph Beckett 2-9st 1lbs Marc Chan 100/30
2 BERKSHIRE SHADOW Oisin Murphy Andrew Balding Berkshire Parts & Panels 13/8 fav
3 AUSTRIAN THEORY Joe Fanning Mark Johnston Dr J Walker 16/1
4 THE ACROPOLIS Ryan Moore Aiden O'Brien Smith, Magnier, Tabor 7/2
5 ELDRICKJONES Danny Tudhope Roger Fell Nick Bradley Racing 5/1
6 SECRET STRENGTH Rossa Ryan Richard Hannon Amo Racing Ltd 40/1
This race took place on Tuesday 27th July 2021 and was over 7 furlongs for 2-y-os. It was valued at £85,065 Over round 109%