Vintage Stakes
The Vintage Stakes, founded as the Lanson Champagne Vintage Stakes after the sponsoring company, was first staged in 1975 as a Listed race over 7 furlongs for 2-year-olds. By 1986 the race had been elevated to Group 3 status, reaching Group 2 level in 2003. It is traditionally held on the opening day of the Festival, and has often involved horses which have gone on a year later to achieve Classic success. |
| Lanson Champagne Vintage Stakes 1978 | Listed | 7 furlongs | ||
| Pos. | Horse | Jockey | Age/weight | Owner |
| 1 | TROY | Willie Carson | W Hern 2-9st 0lbs | Sir Michael Sobell 2/1 fav |
| 2 | ELA-MANA-MOU | Greville Starkey | Guy Harwood | Mrs A Muinos 5/1 |
| 3 | SARACEN PRINCE | Lester Piggott | Paul Kelleway | S Hedida Ltd 7/1 |
| 4 | BUCKLAND | Joe Mercer | Henry Cecil | Mr Harry Demetriou 4/1 |
| 5 | EFFECT | Brian Taylor | Neville Callaghan | Mr Robert Sangster 11/4 |
| The inaugural running of this race took place on Thursday 27th July 1978 and was over 7 furlongs for 2-y-os. It was valued at £4,721 (equivalent to £20,900 in 2021). | Over round 105% | |||