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 1953 | Group 2 | 6 furlongs | ||
| Pos. | Horse | Jockey | Trainer | Owner |
| 1 | THE PIE KING | Gordon Richards | Paddy Prendergast 2-9st 0lbs | Mr Ray Bell 8/13 fav |
| 2 | KINGS EVIDENCE | Eph Smith | T E Leader | Mr H J Joel 8/1 |
| 3 | NEVER SAY DIE | Scobie Breasley | Lawson | Mr R S Clark 20/1 |
| 4 | TUDOR HONEY | Bill Rickaby | Jack Jarvis | Lord Milford 5/1 |
| 5 | BLUE PRINCE II | W Carr | Boyd-Rochfort | Mr W M Jeffords 100/8 |
| 6 | FAIR RISK | T Gosling | J A Waugh | Mr G A Tachmindji 25/1 |
| This race took place on Wednesday 29th July 1953 and was a subscription race of 25 sovereigns each for 2-y-o carrying 8st 10lbs, fillies 8st 7lbs. It was valued at £1250 (equivalent to £52,000 in 2021). | Over Round 106% | |||