Falmouth Stakes

The Falmouth Stakes is a Group 1 flat horse race in Great Britain open to fillies and mares aged three years or older. It is run on the July Course at Newmarket over a distance of 1 mile (1,609 metres), and it is scheduled to take place each year in July.

Falmouth Stakes
Group 1 race
LocationJuly Course
Newmarket, England
Inaugurated1911
Race typeFlat / Thoroughbred
SponsorTattersalls
WebsiteNewmarket
Race information
Distance1 mile (1,609 metres)
SurfaceTurf
TrackStraight
QualificationThree-years-old and up
fillies & mares
Weight9 st 0 lb (3yo);
9 st 9 lb (4yo+)
Purse£291,565 (2023)
1st: £165,347
Falmouth Stakes
2023
Dark green, white stars on sleevesPeacock blue, old gold sleeves, red capDark blue, pink epaulets, diabolo on sleeves
NashwaRemarqueeVia Sistina
Previous years
2022
PINK, GREEN diabolo, striped sleeves, PINK cap, GREEN visorRed, white sash, royal blue capWhite, emerald green hoops, white sleeves and cap
Prosperous VoyageInspiralSandrine
2021
White, dark blue cross belts, sleeves and capPurple, white seams, striped sleeves, purple capPurple, light blue chevron, light blue cap
Snow LanternMother EarthAlcohol Free
2020-2011
2020
Royal blue, white epaulets, striped capEmerald green, black collar, cuffs and capRoyal blue
NazeefBillesdon BrookTerebellum
2019
Red, white sash, royal blue capRoyal blue, white cross belts, emerald green sleeves and capPurple, white seams, striped sleeves, purple cap
VeraciousOne MasterI Can Fly
2018
Dark blue, light blue cross belts, striped sleeves, white capLight blue, yellow and light blue halved sleevesRoyal blue, orange disc, striped sleeves and cap
Alpha CentauriAltyn OrdaClemmie
2017
Royal blue, orange disc, striped sleeves and capRoyal blueRoyal blue, white cap
Roly PolyWuheidaArabian Hope
2016
Dark blueRoyal blue, Red capRoyal blue, white cap
Alice SpringsVery SpecialAlways Smile
2015
Mauve and pink check, white sleeves, pink capEmerald green, maroon chevron, maroon capLight blue, dark blue spots, light blue sleeves, dark blue cap
Amazing MariaEuro CharlineAvenir Certain
2014
Red, white sash, royal blue capYellow, dark blue seams, yellow capRoyal blue, pink sash, pink cap, royal blue star
IntegralRizeenaPeace Burg
2013
Black and yellow stripes, red sleevesWhite, dark blue cross belts, sleeves and capDark Blue, Light Blue hoop and armlets, hooped cap
Elusive KateSky LanternGiofra
2012
Dark Blue, Light Blue hoop and armlets, hooped capBlack and yellow stripes, red sleevesDark blue, white sleeves, red cap, white star
GiofraElusive KateSiyouma
2011
Green, pink sash and cap, white sleevesBlack and yellow stripes, red sleeves and capWhite, red epaulets, hooped sleeves
TimepieceSahpresaFirst City
2010-2001
2010
Royal blue, white striped sleeves, white capRed, white sash, royal blue capDark green, red cap, dark green diamond
Music ShowSpaciousRainfall
2009
Royal blue, white seams, sleeves and capRed, white sash, royal blue capRed, white sash, white cap
GoldikovaHeaven SentSpacious
2008
Dark Green, Red cap, Dark Green diamondRed, White sash, White capRed, White sash, Royal Blue cap
NahoodhInfallibleHeaven Sent
2007
Purple, white seams, striped sleeves, purple capEmerald green, maroon chevron, maroon capRed and grey stripes, grey sleeves, red cap
Simply PerfectIrridescenceArch Swing
2006
White, red sash, red and white striped capRed, white sash, royal blue capBlack, pink star, pink sleeves, black stars, pink cap
RajeemNanninaMusicanna
2005
White, large black spots, black capWhite, dark blue diamond, blue sleeves, white armlets, quartered capRed, white sash, royal blue cap
Soviet SongAlexander GoldrunPeeress
2004
White, large black spots, black capSilver, dark green sleevesRoyal blue, white epaulets, striped cap
Soviet SongAttractionBaqah
2003
Royal blue, white striped sleevesYellow, black hoop, black sleeves, yellow stars, yellow cap, black starRed, royal blue sleeves, black cap
MacadamiaWaldmarkWalzerkoenigin
2002
Royal blue, white epaulets, striped capOrange, brown seams, brown sleeves, orange seams, orange cap, brown spotsWhite, black hoop and armlets, red cap, gold tassel
TashawakGolden SilcaKootenay
2001
White, blue 'W'Red and white (halved), diabolo on sleeves, quartered capRoyal blue, yellow epaulets, royal blue and white striped sleeves, royal blue cap, yellow star
ProudwingsHeavenly WhisperLady Lahar
2000-1991
2000
Royal blue, white epaulets, striped capRoyal blue, emerald green sleevesPurple and White stripes, Black velvet cap, Gold tassel
AlshakrCroeso CariadDanceabout
1999
Yellow, turquoise sleeves and capBlack and white halved, sleeves reversed, red capRoyal blue
RondaBalisadaCape Verdi
1998
Red, white sash, royal blue capRed, black stars on sleevesRed, white sash, white cap
Lovers KnotWrenFlawless
1997
Green, pink sash and cap, white sleevesRoyal blueOrange, maroon disc and cap
RyafanOcean RidgeTheano
1996
Maroon, white sleeves, maroon cap, white starRoyal blue, white epaulets, striped capDark blue, white stars and sleeves, red cap
SensationTa RibDonna Viola
1995
Scarlet, blue collar, white capRed, white sash, royal blue capRoyal blue, white epaulets, striped cap
CarambaGay GallantaHarayir
1994
Scarlet, blue collar, white capRoyal blue, yellow stripe, yellow sleeves, royal blue armlets and star on yellow capBrown, light blue sleeves, brown and white quartered cap
Lemon SouffleGirl From IpanemaReason To Dance
1993
Scarlet, blue collar, white capPale Blue, White and Yellow check capRoyal blue, yellow stripe, yellow sleeves, royal blue armlets and star on yellow cap
NicheDancing BloomCulture Vulture
1992
Green, yellow disc and capEmerald green, white hooped sleeves, white capWhite, red cross-belts, hooped sleeves and cap
Gussy MarloweLovealochWiedniu
1991
Red, dark blue cross of lorraine and armletsYellow, dark blue sleeves, black capMaroon, white sleeves, maroon cap, white star
Only YoursTrojan CrownSatin Flower
1990-1983
1990
Dark blue, light blue cross belts, striped sleeves, white capPale Blue, White and Yellow check capRoyal blue, white epaulets, striped cap
Chimes Of FreedomArousalHasbah
1989
Royal blue, white chevron, light blue capMaroon, white sleeves, maroon cap, white starBlack and White (halved), sleeves reversed, Red cap
Magic GleamEnsconseGuest Artiste
1988
Black and White (halved), sleeves reversed, Red capRoyal blue, red epaulets, striped capBlue, yellow sash, spots on sleeves, quartered cap
InchmurrinDabaweyaaOhsomellow
1987
Maroon, white sleeves, maroon cap, white starGREEN, red epaulettes, green capLight blue, pink cap
Sonic LadyShaikiyaWhite Mischief
1986
Maroon, white sleeves, maroon cap, white starRoyal Blue, White chevron, light blue capTurquoise, navy blue disc, collar and cuffs, check cap
Sonic LadyDusty DollarArgon Laser
1985
Royal blue, white epaulets, striped capYellow, black spots, yellow sleeves and capBlack, white spots, black sleeves, white cap
Al BahathriEver GenialBella Colora
1984
Dark blue, white stars, white capRoyal blue, white hoops and sleeves, royal blue capCerise, white cross belts, black cap, white star
Meis El-ReemKatiesMahogany
1983
Emerald green, royal blue sleeves, white cap, emerald green spotsMaroon, white sleeves, maroon cap, white starWhite, black stars, hooped cap
Royal HeroineFlamencoLinda's Fantasy
 

History

The event is named in honour of Evelyn Boscawen, 6th Viscount Falmouth, who was a leading racehorse owner and breeder in the 19th century. It was established in 1911, and it was originally restricted to three-year-old fillies.

The present system of race grading was introduced in 1971, and the Falmouth Stakes was initially classed at Group 3 level. It was opened to older fillies and mares in 1974. It became known as the Child Stakes in 1975, when Child's Bank began a period of sponsorship. It was promoted to Group 2 level in 1987, and it reverted to its original name in 1992. It was raised to Group 1 status in 2004.

The Falmouth Stakes is currently held on the second day of Newmarket's three-day July Festival meeting.

Records

Most successful horse (2 wins):

Leading jockey (7 wins):

  • Lester PiggottSylphide (1957), Green Opal (1960), Chrona (1966), Vital Match (1969), Chalon (1982), Niche (1993), Lemon Souffle (1994)

Leading trainer (6 wins):

  • Alec Taylor, Jr.First Spear (1914), Tomatina (1919), Lady Ava (1920), Blue Lady (1921), Leighon Tor (1922), Maid of Bath (1924)
  • Sir Michael Stoute - Royal Heroine (1983), Sonic Lady (1986 & 1987), Lovers Knot (1998), Integral (2014), Veracious (2019)

Leading owner (4 wins):

Winners since 1979

YearWinnerAgeJockeyTrainerOwnerTime
1979Rose Above4Willie CarsonMichael CunninghamJames O'Reilly
1980Stumped3George DuffieldBruce HobbsTony Villar
1981Star Pastures3Pat EdderyJeremy HindleyRobert Sangster
1982Chalon3Lester PiggottHenry CecilMichael Riordan
1983Royal Heroine3Walter SwinburnMichael StouteRobert Sangster1:41.35
1984Meis El-Reem3Steve CauthenOlivier DouiebBechara Choucair
1985Al Bahathri3Tony MurrayHarry Thomson JonesHamdan Al Maktoum
1986Sonic Lady3Walter SwinburnMichael StouteSheikh Mohammed1:37.45
1987Sonic Lady4Walter SwinburnMichael StouteSheikh Mohammed1:38.09
1988Inchmurrin3Paul EdderyGeoff WraggSir Philip Oppenheimer1:42.92
1989Magic Gleam3Pat EdderyAlex ScottMaktoum Al Maktoum1:37.50
1990Chimes of Freedom3Steve CauthenHenry CecilStavros Niarchos1:37.05
1991Only Yours3Michael RobertsRichard Hannon Sr.Mrs M. Butcher1:40.43
1992Gussy Marlowe4Michael RobertsClive BrittainLucille van Geest1:40.24
1993Niche3Lester PiggottRichard Hannon Sr.7th Earl of Carnarvon1:37.08
1994Lemon Souffle3Lester PiggottRichard Hannon Sr.7th Earl of Carnarvon1:41.30
1995Caramba3Michael RobertsRichard Hannon Sr.7th Earl of Carnarvon1:40.17
1996Sensation3Michael KinaneCriquette HeadSheikh Mohammed1:37.53
1997Ryafan3Pat EdderyJohn GosdenKhalid Abdullah1:38.43
1998Lovers Knot3John ReidSir Michael StouteCheveley Park Stud1:35.53
1999Ronda3Dominique BoeufCarlos Laffon-PariasDario Hinojosa1:37.49
2000Alshakr3Richard HillsBen HanburyHamdan Al Maktoum1:39.70
2001Proudwings5Yutaka TakeRalf SuerlandHyperion Breeding1:38.73
2002Tashawak3Richard HillsJohn DunlopHamdan Al Maktoum1:38.05
2003Macadamia4Jamie SpencerJames Fanshawe3rd Baron Vestey1:38.11
2004Soviet Song4Johnny MurtaghJames FanshaweElite Racing Club1:36.11
2005Soviet Song5Johnny MurtaghJames FanshaweElite Racing Club1:38.99
2006Rajeem3Kerrin McEvoyClive BrittainSaeed Manana1:40.89
2007Simply Perfect3Johnny MurtaghJeremy NosedaSmith / Tabor / Magnier1:37.14
2008Nahoodh3Frankie DettoriMark JohnstonH. bin M. Al Maktoum1:38.60
2009Goldikova4Olivier PeslierFreddy HeadWertheimer et Frère1:36.21
2010Music Show3Richard HughesMick ChannonJaber Abdullah1:36.76
2011Timepiece4Tom QueallySir Henry CecilKhalid Abdullah1:41.06
2012Giofra4Christophe SoumillonAlain de Royer-DupréHaras de la Perelle1:42.14
2013Elusive Kate4William BuickJohn GosdenTeruya Yoshida1:40.54
2014Integral4Ryan MooreSir Michael StouteCheveley Park Stud1:41.96
2015Amazing Maria4James DoyleDavid O'MearaSir Robert Ogden1:42.05
2016Alice Springs3Ryan MooreAidan O'BrienSmith / Tabor / Magnier1:34.42
2017Roly Poly3Ryan MooreAidan O'BrienSmith / Tabor / Magnier1:36.01
2018Alpha Centauri3Colm O'DonoghueJessica HarringtonNiarchos Family1:37.45
2019Veracious4Oisin MurphySir Michael StouteCheveley Park Stud1:35.89
2020Nazeef4Jim CrowleyJohn GosdenHamdan Al Maktoum1:40.14
2021Snow Lantern3Sean LeveyRichard Hannon Jr.Rockcliffe Stud1:35.93
2022Prosperous Voyage3Rob HornbyRalph BeckettMarc Chan & Andrew Rosen1:36.03
2023Nashwa4Hollie DoyleJohn & Thady GosdenImad Alsagar1:39.52

Earlier winners

  • 1911: Alice
  • 1912: Saucy Vixen
  • 1913: Queen's Parade
  • 1914: First Spear
  • 1915: Silver Tag
  • 1916: Eos
  • 1917: no race
  • 1918: Herself
  • 1919: Tomatina
  • 1920: Lady Ava
  • 1921: Blue Lady
  • 1922: Leighon Tor
  • 1923: Shrove
  • 1924: Maid of Bath
  • 1925: Bar Sinister
  • 1926: Glasheen
  • 1927: Hunt the Slipper
  • 1928: Mara
  • 1929: Point Duty
  • 1930: Theresina
  • 1931: Pisa
  • 1932: Pennycross
  • 1933: Eclair
  • 1934: Mis Tor
  • 1935: Coppelia
  • 1936: Crested Crane
  • 1937: Tumbrel
  • 1938: La-Li
  • 1939: Bountiful
  • 1940: no race
  • 1941: Commotion
  • 1942–44: no race
  • 1945: Sweet Cygnet
  • 1946: Wheedler
  • 1947: Mermaid
  • 1948: Goblet
  • 1949: Suntime
  • 1950: Val d'Assa
  • 1951: Red Shoes
  • 1952: Queen of Light
  • 1953: Happy Laughter
  • 1954: Sundry
  • 1955: Gloria Nicky
  • 1956: Following Breeze
  • 1957: Sylphide
  • 1958: Court One
  • 1959: Crystal Palace
  • 1960: Green Opal
  • 1961: Aphrodita
  • 1962: Tournella
  • 1963: Crevette
  • 1964: Alborada
  • 1965: Pugnacity
  • 1966: Chrona
  • 1967: Resilience II
  • 1968: Ileana
  • 1969: Vital Match
  • 1970: Caprera
  • 1971: Favoletta
  • 1972: Waterloo
  • 1973: Jacinth
  • 1974: Himawari
  • 1975: Sauceboat
  • 1976: Duboff
  • 1977: River Dane
  • 1978: Cistus

See also

References

  • Paris-Turf:
    • "1979"., "1983"., "1984"., "1985"., "1986"., "1987".
  • Racing Post:
  • galopp-sieger.deFalmouth Stakes.
  • horseracingintfed.comInternational Federation of Horseracing Authorities – Falmouth Stakes (2019).
  • pedigreequery.comFalmouth Stakes – Newmarket.
  • Abelson, Edward; John Tyrrel (1993). The Breedon Book of Horse Racing Records. Breedon Books. pp. 114–115. ISBN 1-873626-15-0.