Richmond Stakes
The Richmond Stakes, named after the Duke of Richmond, was first staged in 1848 for 3-year-olds over 1 mile 6 furlongs, although in its present format over 6 furlongs it was first contested in 1877 when it was open to both genders, with 6 of those first 8 races being partnered by the great Fred Archer. Today it is for colts and geldings, being restricted to male horses since 1989, and is currently one of the feature races on the 3rd day of the glorious Goodwood Festival. |
| Richmond Stakes 1851 | Group 2 | 1 mile 6 furlongs | ||
| Pos. | Horse | Jockey | Age/weight | Owner |
| 1 | HESSE HOMBURG | Nat Flatman | 3-7st 12lbs | Mr Gratwicke 4/6 fav |
| 2 | RUNNYMEDE | W Day | 3-8st 4lbs | Sir R Pigot 5/2 |
| 3 | THE SQUAW | Kitchener | 3-7st 12lbs | Mr Gratwicke 3/1 |
| This race took place on Friday 1st August 1851 and was a subscription race of 25 sovereigns each for 3-y-o carrying 8st 7lbs. There were 13 subscribers, and it was valued at 300 sovereigns (equivalent to £46,000 in 2021). | Over round 113% | |||