Lennox Stakes

The Lennox Stakes, named after Charles Lennox, 3rd Duke of Lennox, a dukedom held simultaneously by the Duke of Richmond, is for 3-year-olds and upwards and is run over 7 furlongs. However, when it was first launched in 1875 it was over 6 furlongs, but extended to 7 furlongs in its reincarnation in 2000.
Early history:-The inaugural running of the Lennox Stakes was on Wednesday 28th July 1875 when Mr H Bird’s Lowlander defeated Blenheim and Oxonian.
Lennox Stakes 1883 Group 2 6 furlongs
Pos. Horse Jockey Age/weight Owner
1 EASTERN EMPRESS Fred Archer 6-9st 4lbs Mr W Gregory 4/9 fav
2 RICHELIEU E Martin 2-6st 4lbs M M Ephrussi 7/4
This race took place on Wednesday 1st August 1883 and was a subscription race of 15 sovereigns each for 2-y-o and above. There were 25 subscribers, and it was valued at 300 sovereigns (equivalent to £39,000 in 2021). Over round 104%