The Brocklesby Stakes is a flat conditions race horse race in Great Britain open to horses aged two years. It is notable as the traditional opening two-year-old race of the British Flat racing season.[1] It is run over five furlongs at Doncaster Racecourse.

Brocklesby Stakes
Class 2 race
LocationDoncaster Racecourse
Doncaster, England
Race typeFlat / Thoroughbred
Websitewww.doncaster-racecourse.co.uk
Race information
Distance5f 3y
SurfaceTurf
TrackStraight
QualificationTwo-year-olds
Weight9 st 7 lb
Allowances
5 lb for fillies
Purse£40,000 (2024)
1st: £20,616
Brocklesby Conditions Stakes
2024
Dark blue, pink cross belts, pink sleeves, dark blue stars, dark blue cap, pink star Black and yellow diamonds, yellow sleeves, red cap, black diamond White, black seams, white sleeves, black stars, white cap, black star
Zminiature Bob The Bandit Indication Ember
Previous years
2023
White, royal blue triple diamond, white and red striped sleeves, royal blue cap, white spots Violet, white quartered cap Royal blue, red sleeves, royal blue diamonds, red cap
Doddie's Impact Valadero Charged Up
2022
Violet, white quartered cap Emerald green, yellow epaulets and sleeves White, royal blue triple diamond, white and red striped sleeves, royal blue cap, white spots
Persian Force Primrose Ridge Jiffy Boy
2021
Red, dark blue hoop, quartered cap Dark blue, royal blue epaulets and armlets, pink cap Yellow, maroon epaulets, halved sleeves, maroon cap
Chipotle Wonderful World Makalu
2020-2011
2019
Yellow and white (quartered), yellow sleeves, white armlets, yellow cap Yellow, dark blue sleeves, yellow stars, yellow cap, dark blue star Black, maroon diamond, armlets and diamond on cap
Show Me Show Me Strong Power Zulu Zander
2018
Mauve, white armlets, white cap Emerald green, royal blue star, hooped sleeves Purple, yellow triple diamond and sleeves, yellow cap, purple star
Izzer Broken Spear Wasntexpectingthat
2017(Div I)
Emerald green, white cross belts, halved sleeves, emerald green and white striped cap Emerald green and dark blue (quartered), emerald green and white hooped sleeves Dark green, red sash, yellow sleeves, red cap, dark green spots
Santry Last Page Benadalid
2016
Red, purple sleeves, red armlets, black cap, yellow star Light blue, orange epaulets Brown, light blue cross belts and sleeves, white cap
The Last Lion Simmy's Temple Monte Cinq
2015
White, light blue spots, white sleeves, light blue cap, white spots Light blue, royal blue and white striped sleeves and cap Black, pink stripe, chevrons on sleeves, quartered cap
Ravenhoe First Bombardment General Alexander
2014
Beige, brown epaulets Emerald green, yellow braces, halved sleeves, yellow cap Light blue, orange epaulets
Cock of the North Paddy Again Flyball
2013
Red, mauve sash, white cap Pink, black chevron, pink sleeves, black spots, pink cap, black diamond Purple, emerald green hoops, emerald green and purple striped sleeves, quartered cap
Mick's Yer Man Vodka Time Lord Clyde
2012
Yellow, dark blue disc, yellow sleeves, dark blue spots, yellow cap, dark blue spots Pink and black diabolo, diamonds on sleeves, white cap Maroon and yellow check, maroon sleeves, yellow cap
My Boy Bill Well Acquainted Mayfield Girl
2011
Red, white spots, white sleeves, red seams, red and white striped cap Yellow, large purple spots, purple sleeves, yellow armlets, mauve cap Red, black hoop and armlets, primrose cap
He's So Cool Redair Crowning Star
2010-2001
2010
Emerald green, white cross belts, orange sleeves, royal blue cap Black, yellow sash, yellow cap Black and yellow diabolo, yellow sleeves, black cap
Chiswick Bey Lady Brookie Squires Gate
2009
Emerald green, dark blue armlets, dark blue cap White, black stripe, white and red striped sleeves and cap Yellow and white (halved), halved sleeves, quartered cap
Hearts of Fire Archers Road Swilly Ferry
2008
Red, White spots, White sleeves, Red seams, Red and White striped cap Red, White hoops, diamonds on sleeves, White cap, Red diamond Maroon and Yellow check, Maroon sleeves, Yellow cap
Sally's Dilemma Doncaster Rover Knavesmire
2007
Emerald green and white (quartered), hooped sleeves, black cap Light Blue, Orange epaulets Red and black stripes, red sleeves, black spots
Mister Hardy Fol Hollow Portrush Storm
2006
Maroon, White hoops, Maroon sleeves, White spots, White cap Green, white and black halved sleeves, red cap Black and Red stripes, Red sleeves, Black armlets
Spoof Master Rouen Everyman
2005
Emerald green, grey star, striped sleeves and cap White, Red hollow box, White sleeves, Dark Blue armlets, Red cap White, royal blue sash, hooped sleeves, royal blue cap
Phantom Whisper Danjet Stephanies Dream
2004
Orange, lime green chevron, diamonds on sleeves and diamond on cap Lime green White, red cross of lorraine, blue sleeves, white cap, red star
Next Time Around Dance Night Westbrook Blue
2003
Apricot, orange triple diamond, sleeves and diamond on cap Gold and black check, pink sleeves and cap White, royal blue sash, hooped sleeves, blue cap
Red Power Farewell To Arms Bella Tutrice
2002
Black, yellow sash, yellow cap Red and White (quartered), Dark Blue sleeves, Red armlets, Red and White hooped cap Yellow and royal blue (quartered), chevrons on sleeves, quartered cap
The Lord Pertemps Magus Niteowl Dream
2001
Red, Royal Blue seams on sleeves Black, yellow cap Yellow, red chevron and armlets, star on cap
Shuffling Kid Double Play Magic Trick
2000-1991
2000
Yellow, green hollow box, checked sleeves and cap Light blue, dark blue sleeves, light blue stars, quartered cap Green, purple chevrons and armlets, black cap
Nearly A Fool Shoeshine Boy Milly's Lass
1999
Red, Royal Blue seams on sleeves White, red cross belts Royal blue and black stripes, black sleeves, hooped cap
Seraphina Lord Bankes Top of the Class
1998
Black, Emerald Green seams and cap Dark blue Royal Blue and Red stripes, Red sleeves and cap
Charlene Lacy Principality Damalis
1997
Purple, green seams, chevrons on sleeves, green cap White, red cross belts Red, emerald green chevrons, red sleeves, hooped cap
Blueridge Dancer Mister Bankes Stately Princess
1996
Emerald green, white spots, yellow sleeves, emerald green and white striped cap Yellow, large royal blue spots, spots on sleeves Green, red epaulets and sleeves
Indian Spark Joint Venture Muchea
1995
Brown and orange diamonds, brown sleeves and cap Emerald green, white spots, yellow sleeves, emerald green and white striped cap Yellow, green diamond, diamonds on sleeves and cap
World Premier Johayro Don't Forget Mikie
1994
Dark blue, yellow chevron, white and yellow diabolo on sleeves, yellow cap Maroon and white check, maroon sleeves and cap Red, green cap and striped sleeves
Mind Games Jobran Hinton Rock
1993
Royal blue, large yellow spots, yellow sleeves, royal blue armlets, hooped cap Pink, light blue epaulets and sleeves Light blue, royal blue spots on body
Bandon Castle Indian Dreamer Culsyth Flyer
1992
Red and black stripes, red sleeves, hooped cap Red, Royal Blue seams on sleeves Pink, light blue hooped sleeves, checked cap
Touch Silver Nominator Sabre Rattler
1991
Pink, brown braces and star on cap Orange, brown cross-belts and armlets, hooped cap Orange, blue stripe, blue cap, orange star
Sylvan Sabre Regal Chimes Robins Arrow
1990-1988
1990
White, royal blue cross of lorraine, diamonds on sleeves, quartered cap Green, pink and white striped sleeves, pink cap Royal blue, grey epaulets
Itsagame David's Flight Rhythmic Dancer
1989
Light blue, orange star and cap Tangerine, Royal Blue diamond White, royal blue stars, royal blue sleeves, white armlets, white cap, royal blue star
Red Henry Champagne Gold The Irish Sheik
1988
McIntrye tartan, red sleeves and cap Red and black diamonds, red sleeves, red cap, black star Yellow, dark blue spots, dark blue sleeves, yellow spots, yellow cap
Denham Green Carry On Cary Outstanding Bill
 

History edit

The Brocklesby was first run in 1849 as an all-age 12 furlong race at the now defunct Carholme racecourse in Lincoln, but became a five furlong race for two-year-olds in 1875.[2] It moved to Doncaster in 1965, where it appears on the same card as the Lincolnshire Handicap, also previously run at Carholme. Arguably the best horse to win the race was Donovan, in 1888.[3] Donovan went on to win The Derby and the St Leger in 1889. Other top class horses to win the race have included Semolina, Deep Diver, Provideo, The Last Lion and Hearts of Fire.[4]

Winners since 1988 edit

  • Separate divisions of the race indicated by (1) and (2).
Year Winner Jockey Trainer Time
1988 Denham Green J H Brown S J Muldoon 1:07.98
1989 Red Henry Tony Ives Bill O'Gorman 1:03.43
1990 Itsagame Paul Eddery Simon Dow 1:02.14
1991 Sylvan Sabre John Williams Pat Mitchell 1:03.88
1992 Touch Silver Darryll Holland Barry Hills 1:03.38
1993 Bandon Castle David Harrison Brian Rothwell 1:00.53
1994 Mind Games John Carroll Jack Berry 1:02.28
1995 World Premier Mark Rimmer Clive Brittain 1:03.49
1996 Indian Spark Tim Sprake Bill Turner 1:02.03
1997 Blueridge Dancer Michael Tebbutt Brian Meehan 1:01.65
1998 Charlene Lacy Fergus Sweeney Alan Jarvis 1:04.31
1999 Seraphina George Duffield Bryan McMahon 1:02.00
2000 Nearly A Fool Kevin Darley Bryan McMahon 1:00.55
2001 Shuffling Kid Richard Quinn Bryan McMahon 1:05.13
2002 The Lord Alan Daly Bill Turner 1:05.81
2003 Red Power Robbie FitzPatrick Paul Blockley 1:02.87
2004 Next Time Around Robert Winston Linda Stubbs 1:01.57
2005 Phantom Whisper Alan Munro Rod Millman 1:02.10
2006 Spoof Master[a] Robert Miles Bill Turner 1:03.68
2007 Mister Hardy[b] Paul Hanagan Richard Fahey 1:04.99
2008 Sally's Dilemma Tolley Dean Bill Turner 1:02.66
2009 Hearts of Fire Paul Eddery Pat Eddery 0:59.71
2010 Chiswick Bey Paul Hanagan Richard Fahey 1:04.35
2011 He's So Cool Kieren Fox Bill Turner 1:01.70
2012 My Boy Bill Paddy Aspell Mick Easterby 1:00.14
2013 Mick's Yer Man[6][c] Ryan While Bill Turner 1:03.78
2014 Cock of the North Matthew Hopkins Scott Dixon 1:01.84
2015 Ravenhoe Silvestre De Sousa Mark Johnston 1:02.70
2016 The Last Lion Franny Norton Mark Johnston 1:04.90
2017 (1) Santry Neil Farley Declan Carroll 1:01.09
2017 (2) Requinto Dawn Tony Hamilton Richard Fahey 1:01.31
2018 Izzer Charles Bishop Mick Channon 1:04.64
2019 Show Me Show Me Paul Hanagan Richard Fahey 1:00.35
no race 2020 [d]
2021 Chipotle Charles Bishop Eve Johnson Houghton 1:01.34
2022 Persian Force Rossa Ryan Richard Hannon Jr. 0:59.50
2023 Doddie's Impact Billy Loughnane Robyn Brisland 1:05.90
2024 Zminiature Rhys Clutterbuck Dylan Cunha 1:05.57
  1. ^ The 2006 running took place at Redcar
  2. ^ The 2007 running took place at Newcastle.[5]
  3. ^ Mick's Yer Man was later exported to Hong Kong and renamed Always Win
  4. ^ The 2020 running was cancelled because of the COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom[7]

See also edit

References edit

  1. ^ "Rod Street predicts changes will be made to racing's championships". The Guardian. London. 22 March 2013. Retrieved 30 March 2013.
  2. ^ "The rich history of horse racing in Lincolnshire". Lincolnshire Echo. 5 January 2013. Archived from the original on 2 April 2013. Retrieved 30 March 2013.
  3. ^ "Lincoln Spring Meeting". Paperspast.natlib.govt.nz. Retrieved 21 November 2011.
  4. ^ "Turner seeks Brocklesby nap hand". Racing Post Weekender. London. 28 March 2012. p. 2.
  5. ^ "Brocklesby Conditions Stakes winners". horseracebase.com. Retrieved 21 November 2011.
  6. ^ "Turner secures sixth Brocklesby with Mick's Yer Man". Thoroughbred News. 23 March 2013. Retrieved 3 April 2023.
  7. ^ "Coronavirus: Horse racing in Great Britain suspended until end of April". BBC Sport. 17 March 2020. Archived from the original on 17 March 2020.

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