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 1939 | Group 2 | 6 furlongs | ||
| Pos. | Horse | Jockey | Trainer | Owner |
| 1 | MORADABAD | Charlie Smirke | Frank Butters 2-8st 7lbs | HH Aga Khan 10/11 fav |
| 2 | CLAUDIUS | M Beary | Lawson | Sir Abe Bailey 5/2 |
| 3 | BLADEN | P Beasley | Boyd-Rochfort | Mr William Woodward 20/1 |
| 4 | GOLDEN PATH | A Richardson | Lawson | Sir Abe Bailey 20/1 |
| 5 | CHICO | T Burns | R Dawson | Mr W Barnett 20/1 |
| 6 | BLANTYRE | Harry Wragg | Ossie Bell | Mrs Lionel Corbett 7/1 |
| 7 | BORROWDALE | Dick Perryman | Walter Earl | Lord Derby 20/1 |
| 8 | GAFFA | Gordon Richards | Fred Darling | Mr Peter Beatty 100/6 |
| This race took place on Tuesday 25th July 1939 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 118% | |||