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 1985 | Listed | 7 furlongs | ||
| Pos. | Horse | Jockey | Age/weight | Owner |
| 1 | FAUSTUS | Steve Cauthen | Henry Cecil 2-9st 0lbs | S S Niarchos 9/4 fav |
| 2 | BEDALE STAR | Greville Starkey | Guy Harwood | Mr A Solomons 7/2 |
| 3 | BARRACK STREET | Philip Robinson | Ryan | Mr J Fisher 20/1 |
| 4 | TAKFA YAHMED | John Lowe | Steve Norton | Prince Yazid Saud 13/2 |
| 5 | ANDARTIS | Geoff Baxter | Bruce Hobbs | Mrs H Cambanis 11/1 |
| 6 | RETHYMNO | Joe Mercer | Clive Brittain | Captain Marcos Lemos 33/1 |
| 7 | TRIPWIRE | Willie Carson | W Hern | Lord Porchester 9/2 |
| 8 | FOUZ | Richard Quinn | Paul Cole | Mr F Salman 10/1 |
| 9 | DANCING ZETA | Pat Eddery | Paul Kelleway | Roldvale Ltd 20/1 |
| 10 | GORGEOUS ALGERNON | Brent Thomson | Barry Hills | Mr Bill Gredley 33/1 |
| This race took place on Thursday 1st August 1985 and was over 7 furlongs for 2-y-os. It was valued at £12,408 (equivalent to £30,900 in 2021). | Over round 117% | |||