Royal Ascot: Ribblesdale Stakes

The Ribblesdale Stakes, a Group 2 race over 1 mile 4 furlongs is traditionally held on the third day of the Royal meeting, and is named in honour of the 4th Baron Ribblesdale, who served as the Master of the Buckhounds from 1892 to 1895. It was established in 1919, and was originally a 1-mile race open to three and four-year-olds of either gender. The race was abandoned throughout World War II, and after it returned its distance was extended to 1 1/2 miles, but was restricted to three-year-old fillies in 1950.
Early history:- The inaugural running of the Ribblesdale Stakes was on day 3 of the Royal meeting on Thursday 19th June 1919 over a mile. It was won by Milton, a brown colt by Marcovil out of Misfit, who defeated his two rivals, Santa Cruz and Monaghan, by 2 lengths and 4 lengths.
Ribblesdale Stakes 1969 Stakes 1 1/2 Miles
Pos. Horse Jockey Trainer Owner
1 SLEEPING PARTNER J Gorton Doug Smith Lord Rosebery 7/4 fav
2 NEDDA B Taylor Bruce Hobbs Mr T Blackwell 11/4
3 RELCIA P Cook Ian Balding Lord Sefton 100/7
4 PRIMA G Sexton H Wragg Mr G Oldham 100/7
5 ARCTIC LACE L Piggott S McGrath Mrs T Kelly 13/2
6 RAFT G Lewis Oxley Mr R D Hillingsworth 8/1
7 BRUSHOVER R Hutchinson H Wragg Mr R Moller 100/8
8 GAMBOLA W Williamson G Smyth Lady Zia Wernher 100/6
9 PAPER SUN J Lindley J Tree Sir W P Brown 25/1
10 DESERT FLOWER E Hide G Richards Mr Michael Sobell 25/1
This race took place on Wednesday 18th June 1969 and was won by a grey filly by Parthia out of Old Dutch, winning a first prize of £4921 (equivalent to £83,000 in 2020). Over round 124%
Ribblesdale Stakes Group 2 1 mile 4 furlongs 1919
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