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 1953 Group 3 5 furlongs
Pos. Horse Jockey Trainer Owner
1 URSHALIM Charlie Smirke Marsh 2-8st 11lbs Mr R Moller 11/2
2 CORM ANNA Gordon Richards Ireland President of Eire 4/1
3 FLUORESCENT Eph Smith Day Mrs C Woodbridge 100/8
4 WELSH FAIRY Manny Mercer Hastings Miss P Vaughan 15/2
5 HOLWOOD Doug Smith G Colling Mr R Stanley 2/1 fav
6 CHANDON FOLLE Scobie Breasley Cannon Mr J Dewar 5/1
7 DYNAMENE Edgar Britt Elsey Mr Phil Bull 100/9
8 ZANZARA Ken Gethin A Smyth Mr J Hylton 100/6
This race took place on Tuesday 28th July 1953 and was a subscription race of 50 sovereigns each for 2-y-o carrying 8st 10lbs. It was valued at £800 (equivalent to £17,000 in 2021). Over round 102%