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 1954 Group 2 6 furlongs
Pos. Horse Jockey Trainer Owner
1 EUBULIDES Edgar Britt Elsey 2-9st 0lbs Mr Phil Bull 6/5 fav
2 KINGS SHIELD Manny Mercer Beasley Mr W Harrison 9/2
3 COURAGEOUS F Barlow Cottrill Major Lionel Holliday 7/2
4 OUR BABU Doug Smith Brooke Mr David Robinson 6/1
5 BLUE BLAZES Bill Rickaby Jack Jarvis Mr J A Lilley 100/8
6 EBURITICO Charlie Smirke Walter Nightingall Mr J Fielding 100/6
7 POACHING Ken Gethin Vic Smyth Mr Robin McAlpine 33/1
This race took place on Wednesday 28th July 1954 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 116%