Somerville Tattersall Stakes

The Somerville Tattersall Stakes, currently run as the Tattersalls Stakes, is a Group 3 flat horse race in Great Britain open to two-year-old colts and geldings. It is run on the Rowley Mile at Newmarket over a distance of 7 furlongs (1,408 metres), and it is scheduled to take place each year in late September.

Somerville Tattersall Stakes
(Tattersalls Stakes)
Group 3 race
LocationRowley Mile
Newmarket, England
Race typeFlat / Thoroughbred
WebsiteNewmarket
Race information
Distance7f (1,408 metres)
SurfaceTurf
TrackStraight
QualificationTwo-year-old
colts and geldings
Weight9 st 0 lb
Penalties
5 lb for G1 / G2 winners
3 lb for G3 winners
Purse£60,000 (2021)
1st: £34,026
Somerville Tattersall Stakes
2023
Royal blue, white epaulets, striped capYellow, large black spots and spots on capRed, white epaulets, white cap
AlyanaabiBoiling PointEben Shaddad
Previous years
2022
Green, pink sash and cap, white sleevesWhite and red (quartered), white sleeves, red stars, white cap, red starRoyal blue
NostrumHolloway BoyVictory Dance
2021
Royal bluePurple, white seams, striped sleeves, purple capLight blue, dark blue armlets, dark blue cap
Modern GamesTridentHarrow
2020-2011
2020
Royal blueRed, white armlets, striped capRoyal blue, white epaulets, striped cap
La BarrosaDark LionQaader
2019
Purple, white seams, striped sleeves, purple capMauveWhite, royal blue hoop, diabolo on sleeves, royal blue cap
WichitaPersuasionRopey Guest
2018
Yellow, black star, diabolo on sleevesRoyal blue, white hoop, striped sleeves, white cap, royal blue starYellow, large black spots and spots on cap
Arctic SoundBye Bye Hong KongPrince Eiji
2017
Royal blue, white epaulets, striped capWhite, black hollow box, black and white halved sleevesPurple and white diamonds, purple sleeves
ElarqamTip Two WinTangled
2016
Royal blue, yellow chevrons, royal blue sleeves, yellow stars, royal blue cap, yellow starRoyal blue, orange disc, striped sleeves and capLight blue, red chevron, dark blue sleeves, white stars, light blue cap, red star
Larchmont LadWhitecliffsofdoverSir Dancealot
2015
White, purple stripe, check capRoyal blue, white epaulets, striped capDark green, red cap, dark green diamond
Sanus Per AquamTasleetAdventurous
2014
Royal blueRoyal blue, white epaulets, black capRoyal blue, white epaulets, striped cap
MaftoolMarkazMubtaghaa
2013
Royal blue, yellow stars, hooped sleeves and stars on capDark blue and yellow (halved), dark blue sleeves, yellow capDark green, beige stars on sleeves
Miracle of MedinahCable BayNezar
2012
Claret, gold braid, claret sleeves, claret cap, gold tasselPink and black diabolo, diamonds on sleeves, white capDark blue, yellow chevron hoop, yellow cap
Havana GoldWell AcquaintedGlean
2011
Red, dark green seams, striped sleeves, white capYellow, black epauletsMaroon, white sleeves, maroon cap, white star
CriusFarraajZip Top
2010-2001
2010
Green, pink sash and cap, white sleevesRed, yellow chevron, chevrons on sleevesPurple, gold braid, scarlet sleeves, black velvet cap, gold fringe
ReroutedSurrey StarRoyal Exchange
2009
Black, red diamond, sleeves and capRoyal blue, tartan sash and sleeves, royal blue capPink, emerald green chevron, halved sleeves, quartered cap
Sir ParkySebastian FlyteMata Keranjang
2008
Yellow, black diamond and sleeves, red capGreyRoyal blue, white epaulets, striped cap
AshramControl ZoneDerbaas
2007
Red, Dark Blue Cross of LorraineRoyal blueGreen, pink sash and cap, white sleeves
River ProudIguazu FallsYankadi
2006
Green, pink sash and cap, white sleevesYellow, black epauletsRoyal blue, tartan sash and sleeves, royal blue cap
Thousand WordsDijeerrFerneley
2005
Dark blueWhite and yellow (halved), halved sleeves, quartered capRed, Emerald Green epaulets
Aussie RulesKillybegsStepping Up
2004
Emerald green, yellow sash, diabolo on sleeves, white capRoyal blueRed, white diabolo, red sleeves, red cap, white diamonds
DiktatorialCrimson SunMister Genepi
2003
Royal blue, pink chevrons, royal blue capMaroon, white sleeves, maroon cap, white starStraw
Milk It MickBayeuxBachelor Duke
2002
PurpleRoyal blue, white epaulets, striped capGreen and blue diamonds, green sleeves, blue cap
Governor BrownMuqbilHurricane Alan
2001
Light Blue and Royal Blue diamonds, Royal Blue sleeves, Light Blue armlets, quartered capRoyal blue, orange disc, striped sleeves and capLight Green and Yellow check, Yellow cap
Where Or WhenDella FrancescaSavannah Bay
2000-1991
2000
Dark bluePink, Black chevron, Pink sleeves, Black stars, Pink cap, Black starYellow and light blue (quartered), blue sleeves, yellow cap
King CharlemagneGranderaPatsy's Double
1999
Yellow, emerald green cross of lorraine, striped sleeves, emerald green capWhite, red chevron and cap, blue sleevesRoyal blue, white epaulets, striped cap
Best LightWinning VentureMeadaaar
1998
Dark blue, light blue cross sashes, striped sleeves, white capWhite, red epaulets, hooped sleeves, white capRoyal blue, white epaulets, striped cap
EnriqueBerliozEltawaasul
1997
Royal blue, white epaulets, striped capGreen, white star, black and green hooped sleeves, black and green quartered capOrange, purple cross of lorraine, purple cap
HaamiBintangAix En Provence
1996
Royal blue, maroon seams and sleevesRoyal blue, white chevron, light blue capRoyal blue, white epaulets, striped cap
GrapeshotMusical DancerFalak
1995
Green and white (halved), reversed sleeves, blue capMaroon, grey triple diamond, diamonds on sleeves, diamond on capEmerald Green and Royal Blue (halved horizontally), Blue sleeves, Emerald Green cap
Even TopTumbleweed RidgeSovereign's Crown
1994
Maroon, white sleeves, maroon cap, white starRoyal blue, white epaulets, striped capWhite, red star, striped sleeves, quartered cap
Annus MirabilisMuhabDownclose
1993
ApricotEmerald green, royal blue sleeves, white cap, emerald green spotsBlack and white hoops, royal blue cap, white star
Grand LodgeColonel CollinsFast Eddy
1992
Red, Royal Blue seams on sleevesGreen, pink sash and cap, white sleevesMaroon, white sleeves, maroon cap, white star
NominatorUrgent RequestFitzcarraldo
1991
Green, pink sash and cap, white sleevesEmerald green, royal blue sleeves, white cap, emerald green spotsWhite, pink spots, blue sleeves, pink cap
TertianMojaveWilde Rufo
1990-1988
1990
Black, white chevron hoop and capWhite, red braces, black capDark green
Peter DaviesBog TrotterDemocratic
1989
Brown, beige chevrons, brown sleeves and capRed and white stripes, white sleeves, yellow capMaroon, white sleeves, maroon cap, white star
Free At LastQui DanzigCuria Regis
1988
Maroon, white sleeves, maroon cap, white starBrown, beige chevrons, brown sleeves and capCherry, cornflower blue sash and cap
Opening VerseBequestSweeping
 

History

The event is named after Edmund Somerville Tattersall (1863–1942), a senior partner of Tattersalls bloodstock auctioneers.

The race was formerly classed at Listed level, and it used to be open to horses of either gender. It was promoted to Group 3 status in 2000.

The Somerville Tattersall Stakes is currently held on the opening day of Newmarket's three-day Cambridgeshire Meeting. It is run two days before the Cambridgeshire Handicap.

The leading contenders sometimes go on to compete in the Dewhurst Stakes or the Racing Post Trophy.

Records

Leading jockey since 1962 (6 wins):

  • Pat EdderyDon Comiso (1977), Borderline (1978), Damister (1984), Tertian (1991), Grand Lodge (1993), Milk It Mick (2003)

Leading trainer since 1962 (5 wins):

  • Sir Henry CecilPolished Silver (1982), Salse (1987), Opening Verse (1988), Peter Davies (1990), Enrique (1998)

Winners since 1977

YearWinnerJockeyTrainerTime
1977Don ComisoPat EdderyPeter Walwyn
1978BorderlinePat EdderyIan Balding
1979StumpedGeoff BaxterBruce Hobbs
1980Spark of LifeLester PiggottMichael Stoute
1981Wind and WutheringPhilip WaldronHenry Candy
1982Polished SilverLester PiggottHenry Cecil
1983Round HillWillie CarsonDick Hern
1984DamisterPat EdderyJeremy Tree
1985Truely NureyevWalter SwinburnMichael Stoute
1986Imperial FrontierGreville StarkeyLuca Cumani1:26.23
1987SalseSteve CauthenHenry Cecil1:27.51
1988Opening VerseMichael RobertsHenry Cecil1:25.66
1989Free at LastTony ClarkGuy Harwood1:28.60
1990Peter DaviesSteve CauthenHenry Cecil1:24.66
1991TertianPat EdderyAndré Fabre1:25.76
1992NominatorWillie CarsonReg Hollinshead1:26.47
1993Grand LodgePat EdderyWilliam Jarvis1:27.52
1994Annus MirabilisMichael KinaneMichael Stoute1:25.15
1995Even TopPhilip RobinsonMark Tompkins1:24.51
1996GrapeshotFrankie DettoriLuca Cumani1:23.47
1997HaamiRichard HillsJohn Dunlop1:24.52
1998EnriqueKieren FallonHenry Cecil1:26.81
1999Scarteen Fox [a]Michael KinaneDavid Elsworth1:28.34
2000King CharlemagneMichael KinaneAidan O'Brien1:26.97
2001Where Or WhenRichard QuinnTerry Mills1:27.13
2002Governor BrownRichard QuinnPaul Cole1:25.87
2003Milk It MickPat EdderyJamie Osborne1:24.90
2004DiktatorialMartin DwyerAndrew Balding1:26.00
2005Aussie RulesKieren FallonAidan O'Brien1:23.44
2006Thousand WordsRichard HughesBarry Hills1:28.42
2007River ProudRichard QuinnPaul Cole1:25.71
2008AshramRyan MooreJohn Hills1:22.39
2009Sir ParkyRichard HughesRichard Hannon Sr.1:24.59
2010ReroutedMichael HillsBarry Hills1:26.06
2011CriusRichard HughesRichard Hannon Sr.1:22.88
2012Havana GoldRichard HughesRichard Hannon Sr.1:23.98
2013Miracle of MedinahLiam KeniryMark Usher1:25.92
2014MaftoolRichard HughesSaeed bin Suroor1:23.34
2015Sanus Per AquamKevin ManningJim Bolger1:25.06
2016Larchmont LadSean LeveyRichard Hannon Jr.1:24.81
2017ElarqamJim CrowleyMark Johnston1:25.49
2018Arctic SoundSilvestre de SousaMark Johnston1:23.38
2019WichitaRyan MooreAidan O'Brien1:23.55
2020La BarrosaWilliam BuickCharlie Appleby1:25.29
2021Modern GamesWilliam BuickCharlie Appleby1:23.62
2022NostrumRyan Moore Sir Michael Stoute1:25.01
2023AlyanaabiJim CrowleyOwen Burrows1:24.53

Earlier winners

  • 1962: Portofino
  • 1963: Roan Rocket
  • 1964: Goupi
  • 1965: Double-U-Jay
  • 1966: Paddykin
  • 1967: Virginia Gentleman
  • 1968: Zarco
  • 1969: Smokey Rocket
  • 1970: Banco Divin
  • 1971: Coup de Feu
  • 1972: Silver Birch
  • 1973: Spanish Warrior
  • 1974: Escapologist
  • 1975: Seadiver
  • 1976: Princess Tiara

See also

References

  • Paris-Turf:
    • "1982"., "1983"., "1985"., "1986"., "1987".
  • Racing Post: