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 1965 Group 2 6 furlongs
Pos. Horse Jockey Trainer Owner
1 SKY GIPSY Ron Hutchinson Gordon Smyth 2-9st 0lbs Mr R Hibbert 3/1
2 MARANDIS Stan Clayton Cottrill Mr S Joel 100/8
3 YOUNG EMPEROR Lester Piggott Prendergast Mrs Parker-Poe 4/11 fav
This race took place on Wednesday 28th July 1965 and was a subscription race of 25 sovereigns each for 2-y-o carrying 8st 10lbs, fillies 8st 7lbs. It was valued at £1843 (equivalent to £42,000 in 2021). Over Round 106%