Select Stakes (Great Britain) Explained

Class:Group 3
Horse Race:Select Stakes
Location:Goodwood Racecourse
W. Sussex, England
Inaugurated:1965
Last Run:10 September 2011
Race Type:Flat / Thoroughbred
Website:Goodwood
Distance:1m 1f 192y (1,986 m)
Surface:Turf
Track:Right-handed
Qualification:Three-years-old and up
Weight:8 st 7 lb (3yo);
9 st 0 lb (4yo+)
Allowances
3 lb for fillies and mares
Penalties
7 lb for Group 1 winners *
5 lb for Group 2 winners *
3 lb for Group 3 winners *
* since February 28
Purse:£50,000 (2011)
1st: £28,355

The Select Stakes was a Group 3 flat horse race in Great Britain open to horses aged three years or older. It was run at Goodwood over a distance of 1 mile, 1 furlong and 192 yards (1,986 metres), and it was scheduled to take place each year in September.

History

The event was established in 1965, and it was originally called the Valdoe Stakes. It was initially open to horses aged four or older, and the inaugural running was contested over a mile. The following year's edition was run as a handicap.

The race was restricted to three and four-year-olds in 1973, and it was re-opened to older horses in 1976. It was renamed the Select Stakes and promoted from Listed to Group 3 status in 1986. It was discontinued in 2012.[1]

Records

Most successful horse (2 wins):

----Leading jockey (4 wins):

----Leading trainer (3 wins):

Winners

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YearWinnerAgeJockeyTrainerTime
1965width=150px Derring-Do4width=160px Scobie Breasleywidth=170px Arthur Budgett
1966Antiquarian5Ron HutchinsonHerbert Blagrave
1967Haymaking4Lester PiggottFulke Johnson Houghton
1968no race 1968
1969Jimmy Reppin4Geoff LewisJohn Sutcliffe, Jr.
1970Northern Wizard4Geoff LewisBill Marshall
1971Ortis4Duncan KeithPeter Walwyn
1972Wenceslas4Lester PiggottVincent O'Brien
1973So Royal3Des CullenDerrick Candy
1974no race 1974
1975Escapologist3Ernie JohnsonArthur Budgett
1976Obstacle3Philip WaldronHenry Candy
1977Balmerino5Ron HutchinsonJohn Dunlop
1978Gunner B5Joe MercerHenry Cecil
1979Bolide 3Willie CarsonDick Hern
1980Welsh Chanter4Joe MercerHenry Cecil
1981Prince Bee4Joe MercerDick Hern
1982Peacetime3Pat EdderyJeremy Tree
1983Morcon3Willie CarsonDick Hern
1984Bob Back3Bruce RaymondMichael Jarvis
1985Iroko3Brian RouseMichael Stoute
1986Dancing Brave3Greville StarkeyGuy Harwood2:04.81
1987Most Welcome3Paul EdderyGeoff Wragg2:11.28
1988Mtoto5Michael RobertsAlec Stewart2:06.12
1989Legal Case3Frankie DettoriLuca Cumani2:12.54
1990Missionary Ridge3Ray CochraneBarry Hills2:07.19
1991Filia Ardross5Michael RobertsAlec Stewart2:10.16
1992Knifebox4Darryll HollandJohn Gosden2:12.54
1993Knifebox5Michael RobertsJohn Gosden2:11.88
1994Alderbrook5Paul EdderyJulie Cecil2:13.40
1995Triarius5Gary CarterSaeed bin Suroor2:10.07
1996Singspiel4Cash AsmussenMichael Stoute2:07.38
1997Fahris3Ray CochraneBen Hanbury2:10.38
1998Mutamam3Michael RobertsAlec Stewart2:08.71
1999Lear Spear4Richard QuinnDavid Elsworth2:05.12
2000Ekraar3Richard HillsMarcus Tregoning2:07.08
2001Nayef3Richard HillsMarcus Tregoning2:06.33
2002Moon Ballad3Jamie SpencerSaeed bin Suroor2:03.44
2003Leporello3Ian MonganPeter Harris2:05.91
2004Alkaadhem4Willie SuppleMarcus Tregoning2:06.54
2005David Junior3Jamie SpencerBrian Meehan2:08.84
2006Pictavia4Frankie DettoriSaeed bin Suroor2:04.03
2007Stotsfold4Adam KirbyWalter Swinburn2:06.56
2008Lady Gloria4Tom QueallyJames Given2:11.18
2009Mac Love8Micky FentonStef Liddiard2:06.81
2010Red Badge3Richard HughesRichard Hannon Sr.2:11.14
2011French Navy3Ahmed AjtebiMahmood Al Zarooni2:08.15
The 1968 race was cancelled due to local flooding.
The 1974 edition was abandoned because of a waterlogged course.
The 1979 running took place at Sandown Park.

See also

References

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: BHA announces upgrades . . 17 January 2012 . 12 February 2012 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20120204131144/http://www.britishhorseracing.presscentre.com/Press-Releases/BHA-announces-upgrade-of-three-Listed-races-to-Group-3-status-260.aspx . 4 February 2012 .