Winter Hill Stakes

The Winter Hill Stakes is a Group 3 flat horse race in Great Britain open to horses aged three years or older. It is run at Windsor over a distance of 1 mile and 2 furlongs (2,012 metres), and it is scheduled to take place each year in August.

Winter Hill Stakes
Group 3 race
LocationWindsor Racecourse
Windsor, England
Race typeFlat
SponsorSytner Group
WebsiteWindsor
Race information
Distance1m 2f (2,012 m)
SurfaceTurf
TrackLeft and right-handed
QualificationThree-years-old and up
Weight9 st 0 lb (3yo);
9 st 7 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 2021
Purse£60,000 (2022)
1st: £34,026
Winter Hill Stakes
2023
Dark blue, light blue cross belts, diabolo on sleeves, white capYellow, dark blue sleeves, yellow stars, yellow cap, dark blue starYellow, black and yellow striped sleeves, white cap
PassengerWest Wind BlowsBurdett Road
Previous years
2022
Light blue, light blue and dark blue diabolo on sleevesRed, white epaulets, white capYellow, large black spots and spots on cap
Regal RealityGrocer JackRoyal Champion
2021
Royal blue, yellow chevron, yellow cap, royal blue spotsLight blue and black stripes, black sleeves and capRoyal blue, white chevron, royal blue cap, white star
Solid StoneFancy ManHarrovian
2020-2011
2020
Dark green, white stars on sleevesRoyal blue, white hoop, striped sleeves, white cap, royal blue starGrey, brown seams, brown cap
Extra ElusiveFox ChairmanSky Defender
2019
Yellow, dark blue sleeves, yellow stars, yellow cap, dark blue starSilver, tassel on capLight blue, dark blue cross belts and sleeves, orange cap
Desert EncounterMatterhornAccidental Agent
2018
Purple, gold braid, scarlet sleeves, black velvet cap, gold fringeBlack, yellow braces, black and red hooped sleeves, black cap, yellow starLight blue and yellow check, red sleeves and cap
FabricateGlobal GiantEuro Nightmare
2017
Purple, gold braid, scarlet sleeves, black velvet cap, gold fringeDark green, pink braces, quartered capRed and grey stripes, grey sleeves, red cap
FabricateSpark PlugChain Of Daisies
2016
Red and grey stripes, grey sleeves, red capDark blue, light blue cross belts, diabolo on sleeves, white capLight blue, dark blue armlets, dark blue cap
Chain Of DaisiesUlyssesFoundation
2015
Royal blueRoyal blue, yellow chevron, yellow cap, royal blue spotsDark blue, large yellow spots
Racing HistoryCannock ChaseBattalion
2014
Royal blue and white diamonds, white sleeves, royal blue armlets, quartered capRoyal blueOrange, dark blue stripe, hooped sleeves, quartered cap
Al KazeemTrue StoryComplicit
2013
Grey, maroon epauletsEmerald green, orange hoop and sleevesEmerald green and white diabolo, black sleeves, white cap
PlanteurAl WaabChil The Kite
2012
Cherry, black sash, primrose and white quartered capBlack and white (halved), sleeves reversed, red capLight blue, light blue and pink diabolo on sleeves
Lay TimePrimevereGrandeur
2011
Royal blue, Red capGreen, Pink sash, White sleeves, Green capRoyal blue, white cap
Prince SiegfriedDux ScholarSimon De Montfort
2010-2001
2010
Pink, emerald green chevron, halved sleeves, quartered capRed, white sleeves, blue and white striped capRoyal blue
Distant MemoriesHot ProspectFlying Cloud
2009
Royal blueMaroon, emerald green and white striped sleeves, white capPurple, gold braid, scarlet sleeves, black velvet cap, gold fringe
CampanologistBankableKingdom Of Fife
2008
Emerald Green, Red sash, Yellow sleeves and capPink, Emerald Green chevron, halved sleeves, quartered capDark Blue, Light Blue cross belts, striped sleeves, White cap
StotsfoldTraffic GuardUnnefer
2007
Red, white sash, royal blue capRoyal blueRoyal Blue, White sleeves, Royal Blue stars, dark blue cap
Queen's BestWinged CupidCougar Bay
2006
Royal blue, white chevron, light blue capRoyal blueWhite and Black (halved horizontally), check cap, Yellow sleeves
Tam LinReuniteKandidate
2005
Emerald green, white sash with yellow piping, emerald green and yellow check sleeves, red capWhite, red sash, red and white striped capEmerald green, white sash with yellow piping, emerald green and yellow check sleeves, white cap with pom pom
EccentricHattanFruhlingssturm
2004
Royal blueNavy Blue, Red and Light Blue hoop and armlets, White capEmerald green, white sash with yellow piping, emerald green and yellow check sleeves, white cap with pom pom
Ancient WorldGatemanFruhlingssturm
2003
Emerald Green, Red sash, Yellow sleeves and capLight blue, orange diamonds on body, star on capChocolate, Gold braid and sleeves, quartered cap
LeporelloBourgainvilleIsland House
2002
Royal blueDark green, white chevron and sleeves, white cap, green starMaroon, gold sleeves, light blue cap
NaheefChiantiNadour Al Bahr
2001
emerald Green, Red epaulettesPink, Maroon chevrons, Pink sleeves, Pink cap, Maroon starPurple, light blue chevron, light blue cap
AdilabadAskhamPremier Prize
2000-1991
2000
emerald Green, Red epaulettesRoyal blue, white epaulets, striped capMaroon and gold check, gold sleeves
AdilabadAlbarahinForbearing
1999
OrangeRoyal blue, white epaulets, striped capGreen, pink sash and cap, white sleeves
ZindabadAlabaqProlix
1998
Royal blueMaroon and gold check, gold sleevesRoyal blue, yellow stripe, yellow sleeves, royal blue armlets and star on yellow cap
Annus MirabilisMountain SongCrimson Tide
1997
Royal blueGreen and white (halved), reversed sleeves, blue capRoyal blue, white epaulets, striped cap
Annus MirabilisEven TopFahris
1996
Royal blueYellow, royal blue cross of lorraine, armlets and capDark green
Annus MirabilisSalmon LadderStorm Trooper
1995
Royal blue, white chevron, light blue capBlue, red slash and sleeves, light blue capOrange, black sleeves, quartered cap
Desert ShotCaptain HoratiusAlriffa
1994
Chocolate, Gold braid and sleeves, quartered capLight blue, pink sashDark blue, yellow chevron hoop, yellow cap
Young BusterMack The KnifeBaron Ferdinand
1993
White, royal blue star, stars on sleeves, star on capGreen, pink sash and cap, white sleevesRoyal blue, white chevron, light blue cap
UsaiditSource Of LightMuhayaa
1992
Yellow, black epauletsRed and white stripes, white sleeves, yellow capMaroon, white sleeves, maroon cap, white star
ShuailaanAdam SmithKnifebox
1991
Red, white cross of lorraine, orange sleeves, orange cap, red starRed and white stripes, white sleeves, yellow capRoyal blue, yellow hoop and armlets, quartered cap
Filia ArdrossLord CharmerFire Top
1990-1988
1990
Black, gold cross and stripe on capGrey, red sash, halved sleeves, black capOrange, Maroon disc, Maroon cap
Song Of SixpenceLandyapAkamantis
1989
emerald Green, Red epaulettesRed and white stripes, white sleeves, yellow capDark green and black check, hooped sleeves, green cap
DolpourLegal CasePer Quod
1988
Yellow, light green chevrons, star on capRed, white star, yellow sleeves, red and yellow hooped capemerald Green, Red epaulettes
Hibernian GoldLove The GroomNayrizi
 

For a period the event was classed at Listed level. It was promoted to Group 3 status in 1995, and is currently the only Group race usually held at Windsor.

The venue stages regular evening meetings throughout the summer, and the Winter Hill Stakes is the feature race on the final day.

Records

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Most successful horse since 1986 (3 wins):

  • Annus Mirabilis – 1996, 1997, 1998

Leading jockey since 1986 (5 wins):

  • Frankie DettoriAnnus Mirabilis (1996, 1997), Naheef (2002), Campanologist (2009), Planteur (2013)

Leading trainer since 1986 (10 wins):

  • Sir Michael StouteSamarid (1986), Dolpour (1989), Desert Shot (1995), Adilabad (2000, 2001), Tam Lin (2006), Queen's Best (2007), Solid Stone (2021), Regal Reality (2022), Passenger (2023)

Winners since 1986

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YearWinnerAgeJockeyTrainerTime
1986Samarid3Walter SwinburnMichael Stoute
1987Media Starguest3Ray CochraneLuca Cumani2:05.00
1988Hibernian Gold3Greville StarkeyGuy Harwood2:07.20
1989Dolpour3Walter SwinburnMichael Stoute2:08.40
1990Song of Sixpence6Steve CauthenIan Balding2:07.40
1991Filia Ardross5Richard HillsAlec Stewart2:05.40
1992Shuailaan3Michael RobertsAlec Stewart2:06.50
1993Usaidit4John ReidTerry Mills2:03.90
1994Young Buster6Paul EdderyGeoff Wragg2:04.40
1995Desert Shot5Walter SwinburnMichael Stoute2:06.30
1996Annus Mirabilis4Frankie DettoriSaeed bin Suroor2:09.10
1997Annus Mirabilis5Frankie DettoriSaeed bin Suroor2:03.80
1998Annus Mirabilis6Daragh O'DonohoeSaeed bin Suroor2:03.90
1999Zindabad3Kieren FallonBen Hanbury2:03.80
2000Adilabad3Pat EdderySir Michael Stoute2:07.40
2001Adilabad4Kieren FallonSir Michael Stoute2:08.00
2002Naheef3Frankie DettoriSaeed bin Suroor2:04.60
2003Leporello3Richard QuinnPeter Harris2:06.56
2004Ancient World4Kerrin McEvoySaeed bin Suroor2:08.97
2005Eccentric4Darryll HollandAndrew Reid2:05.02
2006Tam Lin3Ryan MooreSir Michael Stoute2:06.91
2007Queen's Best4Ryan MooreSir Michael Stoute2:07.98
2008Stotsfold5Adam KirbyWalter Swinburn2:05.06
2009Campanologist4Frankie DettoriSaeed bin Suroor2:02.44
2010Distant Memories4Jamie SpencerTom Tate2:08.75
2011Prince Siegfried5Ted DurcanSaeed bin Suroor2:07.44
2012Lay Time4Jimmy FortuneAndrew Balding2:07.83
2013Planteur6Frankie DettoriMarco Botti2:08.00
2014Al Kazeem6George BakerRoger Charlton2:01.62
2015Racing History3William BuickSaeed bin Suroor2:07.75
2016Chain Of Daisies4Fergus SweeneyHenry Candy2:02.58
2017Fabricate5Gerald MosseMichael Bell2:04.25
2018Fabricate6James DoyleMichael Bell2:08.03
2019Desert Encounter7Jamie SpencerDavid Simcock2:04:24
2020Extra Elusive5Hollie DoyleRoger Charlton2:11.38
2021Solid Stone5Richard KingscoteSir Michael Stoute2:07.46
2022Regal Reality7Richard KingscoteSir Michael Stoute2:03.01
2023Passenger3Richard KingscoteSir Michael Stoute2:03.94

See also

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References

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