Thoroughbred Surplice Stakes
The Thoroughbred Surplice Stakes, initially known as the Surplice Stakes, was first staged in 1970 over a mile and 2 furlongs for 3-year-old horses. The race was named after Surplice who won the Ham Stakes at Goodwood in 1847 as a 2-year-old, before landing the Epsom Derby and St Leger Stakes (SR 2044) the next year. However, between those 2 Classic successes he contested the Gratwicke Stakes and Racing Stakes at the Goodwood Summer meeting, suffering defeat in both. In 1849 he was made the 6/4 favourite for the Chesterfield Cup, but could only finish sixth. In 1993 the Surplice Stakes, now over a mile, became a sponsored race, in the first instance by Vodafone, but in 1998 it was awarded Listed status and became the Thoroughbred Stakes. A further promotion to Group 3 level took pace in 2012. The race is traditionally staged on the penultimate day of the Festival. |
| Surplice Stakes 1992 | Graduation | 1 mile | ||
| Pos. | Horse | Jockey | Trainer | Owner |
| 1 | RIVER FALLS | John Reid | Richard Hannon 3-8st 11lbs | A F Budge Equine 3/1 |
| 2 | JOHN ROSE | Gay Kelleway | Paul Kelleway | Lewis H Norris 20/1 |
| 3 | L'HERMINE | Billy Newnes | Henry Candy | M Kura 50/1 |
| 4 | CRYSTADO | John Williams | David Elsworth | A Foustok 20/1 |
| 5 | IMPERIAL BALLET | Pat Eddery | Sir Henry Cecil | Mr Robert Sangster 4/7 fav |
| 6 | MOVE A MINUTE | Ray Cochrane | David Elsworth | Mrs T Brown 6/1 |
| This race took place on Saturday 1st August 1992 and was for 3-y-o over a mile. It was valued at £5796 (equivalent to £10,300 in 2021). | Over round 115% | |||