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 1980 | Listed | 7 furlongs | ||
| Pos. | Horse | Jockey | Age/weight | Owner |
| 1 | CHURCH PARADE | Willie Carson | W Hern 2-8st 11lbs | HM The Queen 8/13 fav |
| 2 | CHIRK CASTLE | Pat Eddery | Peter Walwyn | Lord Howard de Walden 10/1 |
| 3 | SCINTILLATING AIR | Geoff Baxter | Bruce Hobbs | Mr K Dodson 25/1 |
| 4 | RAHWAY | Edward Hide | Bruce Hobbs | Mrs J Bricken 5/2 |
| 5 | SLEEPLINE PRINCESS | Brian Rouse | David Elsworth | Sleepline Holdings 50/1 |
| 6 | LORD LAFF | Geordie Ranshaw | Geoff Lewis | Mr Jimmy Tarbuck 50/1 |
| This race took place on Thursday 31st July 1980 and was over 7 furlongs for 2-y-os. It was valued at £6,212 (equivalent to £21,500 in 2021). | Over round 108% | |||