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 2004 Group 2 7 furlongs
Pos. Horse Jockey Trainer Owner
1 BYRON Kerrin McEvoy Saeed Bin Suroor 3-8st 7lbs Godolphin 16/1
2 SUGGESTIVE Michael Hills William Haggas Mrs Barbara Bassett 25/1
3 KHELEYF Frankie Dettori Saeed Bin Suroor Godolphin 9/4 fav
4 NAAHY Sam Hitchcott Mick Channon Kuwait Racing Syndicate 14/1
5 CRYSTAL CASTLE Kieren Fallon J E Hammond Mr John Raw 11/4
6 TRADE FAIR Steve Drowne Roger Charlton Prince Khaled Abdullah 7/2
7 SO WILL I Richard Hills Marcus Tregoning Hamdan Al Maktoum 16/1
8 VANDERLIN Martin Dwyer Andrew Balding

J, J & S Hitchins 8/1
This race took place on Tuesday 27th July 2004 and was for 3-y-o and above over 7 furlongs. It was valued at £58,000 (equivalent to £84,500 in 2021). Over round 114%