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 1981 Stakes 1 1/2 Miles
Pos. Horse Jockey Trainer Owner
1 STRIGIDA L Piggott H Cecil Lord Howard De Walden 5/1
2 ROLLRIGHTS S Cauthen J Dunlop Mrs M Lequima 25/1
3 OVERPLAY W Swinburn Weld Mrs B Firestone 4/1
4 FLIGHTING W Carson J Dunlop Mr A Struthers 25/1
5 GOLDEN BOWL J Matthias I Balding Mr P Mellon 7/2 jt fav
6 SANS DOT P Eddery Morrisson Mr J Morrison 8/1
7 CONDESSA D Gillespie Jim Bolger Mr C Singer 7/2 jt fav
8 COUNTESS TULLY G Starkey L Browne Mrs P Conlan 7/1
9 FABULOUS SALT Walter Swinburn M Stoute Mr S Hanson 25/1
This race took place on Tuesday 16th June 1981 and was won by a bay filly by Habitat out of Catalpa, winning a first prize of £18,930 (equivalent to £74,000 in 2020). Over round 113%
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