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 1981 | Group 2 | 6 furlongs | ||
| Pos. | Horse | Jockey | Trainer | Owner |
| 1 | TENDER KING | Philip Waldron | John Sutcliffe 2-8st 11lbs | Esal Commodities Ltd 11/4 |
| 2 | CAJUN | Lester Piggott | Henry Cecil | Mr J Stone 3/1 |
| 3 | END OF THE LINE | Steve Cauthen | Barry Hills | Mr R Bonnycastle 9/2 |
| 4 | WINTER WORDS | George Duffield | Pritchard-Gordon | Mr C Hurt 50/1 |
| 5 | HAYS | Greville Starkey | Guy Harwood | Prince Yazid Saud 15/8 fav |
| 6 | LITTLE ROBERT | Willie Carson | Staff Ingham | Mr Terry Mills 50/1 |
| 7 | LATE MUSIC | Declan Gillespie | Jim Bolger (Ire) | Mrs E McMahon 33/1 |
| This race took place on Wednesday 29th July 1981 and was for 2-y-o carrying 8st 10lbs, fillies 8st 7lbs. It was valued at £21,009 (equivalent to £64,900 in 2021). | Over Round 110% | |||