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. |
| Molecomb Stakes 1983 | Group 3 | 5 furlongs | ||
| Pos. | Horse | Jockey | Trainer | Owner |
| 1 | PRECOCIOUS | Lester Piggott | Henry Cecil 2-9st 0lbs | Lord Tavistock 3/10 fav |
| 2 | SAJEDA | Tony Ives | Bill O'Gorman | Mr A Foustok 6/1 |
| 3 | CLOCK 'EM | Greville Starkey | Michael Jarvis | F H Lee Ltd 50/1 |
| 4 | AFRICAN ABANDON | Geoff Baxter | Clive Brittain | Mr A Richards 40/1 |
| 5 | SHADES OF BLUE | Ray Cochrane | Michael Blanshard | Canewdon Consultants 66/1 |
| 6 | CLANTIME | Willie Carson | Jack Berry | Clantime Ltd 9/1 |
| 7 | WOW WEE WOO | Alan Mackay | E Witts | Hillfield Farming Co 66/1 |
| This race took place on Tuesday 26th July 1983 and was for 2-y-o fillies carrying 8st 10lbs. It was valued at £13,228 (equivalent to £36,000 in 2021). | Over round 107% | |||