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.
Early history:-The inaugural running of the Richmond Stakes was on Friday 28th July 1848 when the Duke of Richmond’s Hornpipe beat sole rival Archery.
Richmond Stakes 1927 Group 2 6 furlongs
Pos. Horse Jockey Trainer Owner
1 GANG WARILY Joe Childs Fred Darling 2-8st 10lbs Mrs G Drummond 4/7 fav
2 FARHAD Charlie Smirke R Dawson HH Aga Khan 11/2
3 KENTISH PLOVER Henri Jelliss Alec Taylor Mr W M Cazalet 100/7
4 FRUITION H Beasley Atty Persse Mr H S Persse 10/1
5 CYCLONIC J Leach Basil Jarvis Major J S Courtauld 100/12
6 MARITZA Colt F Lane Moreton Mr F Gretton 25/1
7 POTOCKI Fred Winter Walter Earl Mr Solly Joel 25/1
8 SLEEPY LAD Charlie Elliott Watts Lady Ludlow 25/1
9 SAXPENCE Harry Wragg Crawford Sir Victor Sassoon 25/1
10 FOX BERRY B Carslake Reg Day Sir Abe Bailey 25/1
11 FASTER J Evans Reg Day Mr R D Cohen 25/1
12 SOMER MOONE J Brennan Alec Taylor Mr A R Cox 25/1
13 SWYNILE Steve Donoghue Whitaker Mr J B Walker 25/1
This race took place on Tuesday 26th July 1927 and was a subscription race of 25 sovereigns each for 2-y-o carrying 8st 10lbs, fillies 8st 7lbs. It was valued at £500 (equivalent to £70,000 in 2021). Over Round 138%