Darley Stakes

The Darley Stakes is a Group 3 flat horse race in Great Britain open to horses aged three years or older. It is run on the Rowley Mile at Newmarket over a distance of 1 mile and 1 furlong (1,811 metres), and it is scheduled to take place each year in October.

Darley Stakes
Group 3 race
LocationRowley Mile
Newmarket, England
Inaugurated1987
Race typeFlat / Thoroughbred
WebsiteNewmarket
Race information
Distance1m 1f (1,811 metres)
SurfaceTurf
TrackStraight
QualificationThree-years-old and up
Weight8 st 13 lb (3yo);
9 st 3 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 *
* after 31 March
Purse£80,000 (2021)
1st: £45,368
Darley Stakes
2023
royal blue, white capRoyal blue and white check, striped sleeves, royal blue capViolet, white quartered cap
Highland AvenueSilver SwordRaadobarg
Previous years
2022
Royal blue, white epaulets, striped caproyal blue, black caproyal blue, white cap
AlflailaOttoman FleetRoyal Fleet
2021
Royal blue, white epaulets, striped caproyal blue, white capYellow, large black spots and spots on cap
MostahdafBedouin's StoryFinest Sound
2020-2011
2020
Red, black seams, red cap, black starRoyal blueWhite, dark green diamond, diamonds on sleeves, white cap, dark green diamond
Lady WannabeDream CastleEpic Hero
2019
Dark blue, white chevron, white and mauve striped sleeves, dark blue cap, mauve starRed, black star, white sleeves, red armlets, red cap, black starYellow, large black spots and spots on cap
Feliciana De VegaIndeedPrince Eiji
2018
Dark green, beige stars on sleevesEmerald green, white cross belts, orange sleeves, royal blue capRoyal blue, white epaulets, striped cap
EuginioForest RangerGabr
2017
Green, pink sash and cap, white sleevesPeacock blue, white capDark green, pink braces, quartered cap
Monarchs GlenRobin Of NavanSpark Plug
2016
Dark blue, large yellow spotsRoyal blueRoyal blue, orange disc, striped sleeves and cap
Muffri'HaCarry On DeryckJohannes Vermeer
2015
Black and red check, red sleevesBlack, white hoops, royal blue cap, white starRoyal blue, white epaulets, striped cap
Energia DavosSovereign DebtMutakayyef
2014
Yellow, black sash, white sleeves, black and white quartered capRoyal blue, white epaulets, striped capBlack and light blue check, black sleeves, light blue cap
BerkshireMutakayyefAir Pilot
2013
Purple, light blue chevron, light blue capMauve and pink check, white sleeves, pink capYellow, royal blue stars, yellow cap
Highland KnightTales Of GrimmChapter Seven
2012
Royal blue, emerald green chevron and sleeves, white cap, emerald green spotsPink, white hooped sleeves, white capGreen, pink sash and cap, white sleeves
Mull Of KilloughSaigonStipulate
2011
Emerald green, yellow cross belts, hooped capGreen, pink sash and cap, white sleevesEmerald green, black chevrons on sleeves
Bubble ChicDux ScholarQuestioning
2010-2001
2010
Royal blue, white epaulets, striped capOrange, dark blue triple diamond, dark blue sleeves, orange stars, orange cap, dark blue diamondRoyal blue, Red cap
TazeezSteele TangoMastery
2009
Orange, dark blue triple diamond, dark blue sleeves, orange stars, orange cap, dark blue diamondPale blue, white and yellow check capRed and yellow (halved), white cap
Steele TangoGlass HarmoniumPalavicini
2008
Purple and red check, yellow sleeves, red and yellow quartered capLight blue and grey (halved), sleeves reversed, black capRoyal blue
Charlie FarnsbarnsBankableKirklees
2007
Royal blue, white capRoyal blue, white epaulets, black capRoyal blue
Windsor KnotMashaahedBlue Ksar
2006
Pale Blue, White and Yellow check capRoyal bluePink, Black epaulets, Black sleeves, Pink armlets
Stage GiftWindsor KnotBahia Breeze
2005
Grey and Royal Blue stripes, Red sleeves and capDark bluePurple
EnforcerMullins BaySt Andrews
2004
Chocolate, Gold braid and sleeves, quartered capRoyal blueBlack, Light Blue chevron and sleeves
Autumn GlorySights On GoldBabodana
2003
Green, pink sash and cap, white sleevesGrey, pink epaulets, quartered capPurple, Gold hoop and armlets, Black cap
Far LanePawn BrokerCheckit
2002
Orange, brown seams, brown sleeves, orange seams, orange cap, brown spotsRoyal blueOrange, black hoop, white cap
Golden SilcaMasterfulBeauchamp Pilot
2001
Eton BlueRoyal blue, orange disc, striped sleeves and capBlue, orange striped sleeves, orange cap
Right WingSmirkLagudin
2000-1991
2000
Royal blue, white epaulets, striped capGreen, pink sash and cap, white sleevesStraw
AlbarahinSummer ViewDuck Row
1999
Light blue, red cross belts, red capRoyal bluePurple, yellow cross of lorraine, emerald green sleeves, yellow cap, emerald green star
Indian LodgeMaidaanSilk St John
1998
Royal blue, white epaulets, striped capRoyal blueRed, white sash, royal blue cap
HaamiMudeerIllusion
1997
Royal blue, white epaulets, striped capRoyal blue, white epaulets, striped capPale blue and yellow diamonds, pale blue sleeves, quartered cap
FahrisAmid AlbaduProper Blue
1996
Pink, green star and seams on sleeves, star on capGreen, white halved sleeves and star on capGreen, red armlets and cap
TarawaNijoForest Buck
1995
Yellow, black diamond and sleeves, red capWhite, yellow epaulets and capRed and white hoops, striped sleeves and cap
RestructureLap Of LuxuryWijara
1994
Royal blue, white chevron, light blue capYellow, green sleeves, red armlets and capPink, black disc and sleeves, diamonds on cap
Desert ShotMistle CatMellottie
1993
Green, pink sash and cap, white sleevesMaroon, light blue sleeves, light blue cap, maroon diamondRoyal blue, white chevron, light blue cap
WharfAmazing FeatSoviet Line
1992
Pink, black disc and sleeves, diamonds on capGreen, pink sash and cap, white sleevesBlue, orange striped sleeves, orange cap
MellottieRainbow CornerCalling Collect
1991
Grey, blue stripes on body, blue capBlack, gold cross and stripe on capMaroon, white sleeves, maroon cap, white star
SusurrationHeart Of DarknessMilitary Fashion
1990-1988
1990
Grey and red hoops, grey sleeves, red capRoyal blue, white chevron, light blue capRoyal blue, white epaulets, striped cap
Raj WakiTheatrical CharmerTabdea
1989
Red, white sash, royal blue capMaroon, white sleeves, maroon cap, white starChocolate, blue sleeves, pink cap
Princess AccordSabotageLight Of Morn
1988
Royal blue, yellow sash, yellow cap, royal blue spotsBrown, beige chevrons, brown sleeves and capRoyal blue, white epaulets, striped cap
Media StarguestOrganzaAlwuhush
 

History

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The event was established in 1987, but the inaugural running was abandoned because of high winds and structural damage.[1] For a period the race held Listed status, and it was promoted to Group 3 level in 2003.

The Darley Stakes was formerly staged during Newmarket's Champions' Meeting in mid-October. It became part of a new fixture called Future Champions Day in 2011.

Records

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Most successful horse:

  • no horse has won this race more than once

Leading jockey (4 wins):

  • Richard HillsFahris (1997), Haami (1998), Albarahin (2000), Tazeez (2010)

Leading trainer (3 wins):

Winners

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YearWinnerAgeJockeyTrainerTime
1987no race [a]
1988Media Starguest4Ray CochraneLuca Cumani1:55.67
1989Princess Accord3Frankie DettoriLuca Cumani1:50.70
1990Raj Waki3Ray CochraneGuy Harwood1:53.22
1991Susurration4Willie CarsonJohn Gosden1:48.35
1992Mellottie7John LoweMary Reveley1:48.62
1993Wharf3Pat EdderyHenry Cecil1:53.15
1994Desert Shot4Frankie DettoriMichael Stoute1:50.63
1995Restructure3Paul EdderyJulie Cecil1:50.23
1996Tarawa4Richard HughesNeville Callaghan1:51.91
1997Fahris3Richard HillsBen Hanbury1:55.43
1998Haami3Richard HillsJohn Dunlop1:50.54
1999Indian Lodge [b]3Kieren FallonAmanda Perrett1:47.40
2000Albarahin5Richard HillsMarcus Tregoning1:53.87
2001Right Wing7Pat EdderyJohn Dunlop1:57.44
2002Golden Silca6Ted DurcanMick Channon1:50.52
2003Far Lane4Richard HughesBarry Hills1:51.60
2004Autumn Glory4Steve DrowneGeoff Wragg1:54.96
2005Enforcer3Martin DwyerWillie Muir1:53.38
2006Stage Gift3Ryan MooreSir Michael Stoute1:53.69
2007Windsor Knot5Ted DurcanSaeed bin Suroor1:52.38
2008Charlie Farnsbarns4Ryan MooreBrian Meehan1:47.78
2009Steele Tango4Liam KeniryRoger Teal1:49.55
2010Tazeez6Richard HillsJohn Gosden1:49.74
2011Bubble Chic3Olivier PeslierGiuseppe Botti1:50.85
2012Mull of Killough6Joseph O'BrienJane Chapple-Hyam1:51.37
2013Highland Knight6David ProbertAndrew Balding1.51.21
2014Berkshire3Jim CrowleyPaul Cole1:53.40
2015Energia Davos7Jamie SpencerJane Chapple-Hyam1:51.76
2016Muffri'Ha4Pat CosgraveWilliam Haggas1:51.71
2017Monarchs Glen3Frankie DettoriJohn Gosden1:51.71
2018Euginio4Hayley TurnerRichard Hannon Jr.1:50.78
2019Feliciana De Vega3Harry BentleyRalph Beckett1:54.38
2020Lady Wannabe4Jamie SpencerFozzy Stack1:53.65
2021Mostahdaf3Jim CrowleyJohn & Thady Gosden1:52.03
2022Alflaila3Jim CrowleyOwen Burrows1:48.16
2023Highland Avenue5William BuickCharlie Appleby1:50.35
  1. ^ The race was abandoned in 1987 because of high winds and structural damage
  2. ^ The 1999 running took place on Newmarket's July Course over 1 mile and 110 yards

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Operation mop-up". Glasgow Herald. 17 October 1987. Retrieved 1 July 2012.