Molecomb Stakes

The Molecomb Stakes, named after a house on the Goodwood Estate called Molecomb which was built by the 3rd Duke of Richmond, Charles Lennox, for his sister Lady Sarah Lennox, is the third oldest race still contested at the Glorious Goodwood meeting having been established in 1829. It is a Group 3 race for 2-year-olds over 5 furlongs and is traditionally held on the second day of the 5-day meeting. Initially the race was opened to all 2-year-olds, but in 1932 it was restricted to fillies, although in 1981 it reverted to a race for colts, fillies and geldings.
Early history:-The inaugural running of the Molecomb Stakes was on Friday 14th August 1829 when the Duke of Richmond's Convert beat General Grosvenor's Red Rover.
Molecomb Stakes 1834 Group 3 6 furlongs
Pos. Horse Jockey Age/weight Owner
1 WARESTI John Day 2-8st 0lbs Mr Wreford 2/1
2 ADANA Arthur Pavis 2-8st 0lbs Mr Yates 6/4 fav
3 PAT Nat Flatman 2-8st 5lbs Mr Greville 100/8
4 LURCHER Sam Chifney 2-8st 5lbs Mr J Mills 100/8
5 GRISELDA Sam Day 2-8st 0lbs Mr Cosby 100/8
6 MAMELUKE Colt Norman 2-8st 5lbs Mr Forth 100/8
7 BUCEPHALIA George Edwards 2-8st 0lbs Mr Gardnor 100/8
This race took place on Thursday 31st July 1834 and was a subscription race of 50 sovereigns each for 2-y-o carrying 8st 5lbs. There were 25 subscribers, and it was valued at 300 sovereigns (equivalent to £41,000 in 2021). Over round 113%