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Denford Stakes

The Denford Stakes is a Listed flat horse race in Great Britain open to two-year-old horses. It is run at Newbury over a distance of 7 furlongs (1,408 metres), and it is scheduled to take place each year in August.

Denford Stakes
Listed race
LocationNewbury Racecourse
Newbury, England
Race typeFlat / Thoroughbred
SponsorDenford Stud
WebsiteNewbury
Race information
Distance7f (1,408 metres)
SurfaceTurf
TrackStraight
QualificationTwo-year-olds
(excluding Group winners)
sired by winner at 1 mile 1½ furlongs+ (1,900m+)
Weight9 st 1 lb
Allowances
5 lb for fillies
Penalties
3 lb for Listed winners
Purse£45,000 (2022)
1st: £25,520
Denford Stud Stakes
2022
Royal blue Royal blue, white striped sleeves, white cap Purple, gold braid, scarlet sleeves, black velvet cap, gold fringe
Victory Dance Ferrari Queen Candle Of Hope
Previous years
2021
White, emerald green hoops, dark blue sleeves and cap Maroon, yellow hoops, maroon sleeves, yellow cap Dark green and white (quartered), dark green sleeves and cap
Masekela Bayside Boy Robjon
2020-2011
2020
Royal blue and white diamonds, white sleeves, royal blue armlets, quartered cap Royal blue Light green and black stripes, light green sleeves
Saint Lawrence Dhahabi Francesco Guardi
2019
Light blue, dark blue armlets, dark blue cap Light blue, orange epaulets Royal blue, white hoop, striped sleeves, white cap, royal blue star
Thunderous Sesame Birah Sun Power
2018
Light blue, orange epaulets Dark blue, light green sash, white cap Royal blue
Boitron Dutch Treat Good Fortune
2017
Dark blue, orange star and star on cap Yellow, black epaulets Dark blue, white star, striped sleeves
Hey Gaman Red Mist Another Batt
2016
Purple, light green star, purple sleeves, light green stars, purple cap, light green star Light blue, royal blue sleeves, white cap Green, pink sash and cap, white sleeves
Escobar Mr Scaramanga Amabilis
2015
Royal blue, red stars Dark blue, red stars Red, pink hoop and armlets
Epsom Icon Dessertoflife Palawan
2014
Maroon, grey epaulets Royal blue Royal blue, white stars, red and white hooped sleeves
Belardo Hawkesbury Diaz
2013
Maroon, black epaulets Royal blue Royal blue, white striped sleeves, white cap
Somewhat Be Ready Speedy Approach
2012
Emerald green, royal blue sleeves, white cap, emerald green spots Green, pink sash and cap, white sleeves Black and yellow diamonds, black sleeves, yellow cap
Just The Judge Excess Knowledge Ninjago
2011
White, emerald green hoop Emerald green and white diabolo, white sleeves, quartered cap Royal blue, white epaulets, striped cap
Fencing Telwaar Leqqaa
2010-2001
2010
Royal blue White, grey sleeves, black stars, black cap White, emerald green diamond and armlets, quartered cap
Janood Slim Shadey Sensei
2009
Royal blue, royal blue cap, red star Dark blue and light blue stripes, dark blue sleeves, light blue cap Orange, purple cross belts
Azmeel Practitioner Blakey's Boy
2008
Dark Green, Red cap, Dark Green diamond Royal Blue, White epaulets, striped cap Light Blue and Black stripes, Black sleeves and cap
Cry Of Freedom Mustaqer Jazz Police
2007
Dark green, beige stars on sleeves Emerald green, red halved sleeves, quartered cap White and Red check, hooped sleeves, Red cap
Sharp Nephew Latin Lad Scintillo
2006
Royal Blue, White triple diamond, diabolo on sleeves and diamonds on cap Emerald green, black chevrons on sleeves Dark green, light green chevrons, red sleeves, white and red striped cap
Dubai's Touch Valiance Celtic Sultan
2005
Green, pink sash and cap, white sleeves Dark Blue, White cross belts, Yellow sleeves and cap Lime green
Innocent Air Galileo's Star Romantic Evening
2004
Red, White cross belts, Red sleeves, White stars, Red cap, White star Mauve Purple, yellow chevron, diamonds on sleeves, quartered cap
Kings Quay Wilko Subyan Dreams
2003
Royal blue, white epaulets, striped cap Purple, light blue chevron, light blue cap Royal blue and pink chevrons, royal blue cap
Haafhd Orcadian Milk It Mick
2002
Royal blue, white epaulets, striped cap Pink, Black cap, Pink spots Emerald green, royal blue sleeves, white cap, emerald green spots
Muqbil Pinkerton La Mouline
2001
Maroon, light blue star, sleeves and star on cap Maroon, white sleeves, maroon cap, white star Black, white chevron hoop and cap
Funfair Wane Mamool In Space
2000-1991
2000
Light blue, dark blue armlets, dark blue cap Green, pink sash and cap, white sleeves Black, white chevron hoop and cap
Prizeman Perfect Sunday Lucayan Chief
1999
Purple, yellow stars, yellow sleeves, purple armlets, purple cap, yellow star Mauve Grey, red cross of lorraine, hooped sleeves, quartered cap
Mana-Mou Bay Tioga Millenary
1998
Green, pink sash and cap, white sleeves Emerald Green and Royal Blue (halved horizontally), Blue sleeves, Emerald Green cap Light blue, dark blue armlets, dark blue cap
Valentine Girl Claxon Truant
1997
Yellow, black epaulets Royal blue, white chevron, light blue cap Orange, Emerald Green stars
Bahr Quiet Assurance Fruits Of Love
1996
Black and White (halved), check cap, Light Blue sleeves Green, pink sash and cap, white sleeves Mauve and pink check, white sleeves, pink cap
State Fair In Question Davoski
1995
Crimson, white sleeves, gold cap, crimson hoop Royal blue, white epaulets, striped cap Black, yellow stars on body
Mons Yarob Line Dancer
1994
Light green, white chevron, striped sleeves Purple and White stripes, Black velvet cap, Gold tassel Navy blue, red and light blue hoop and armlets, white cap
Lammtarra Myself Petoskin
1993
Emerald green, royal blue sleeves, white cap, emerald green spots Royal blue, white epaulets, striped cap White and Black (halved horizontally), check cap, Yellow sleeves
Colonel Collins Thabit Village Eagle
1992
Green, pink sash and cap, white sleeves Orange, beige stripe, striped cap Blue, yellow braces and armlets, quartered cap
Tenby Right Win Civil Law
1991
Emerald green, royal blue sleeves, white cap, emerald green spots Red, white sleeves, black and white quartered cap Black, yellow cap
Rodrigo De Triano Anchorite Assessor
1990-1988
1990
Black, gold cross and stripe on cap Emerald green, royal blue sleeves, white cap, emerald green spots Royal blue, yellow stripe, yellow sleeves, royal blue armlets and star on yellow cap
Heart Of Darkness Caerdydd Prodigal Blues
1989
Blue, white cross of lorraine, red cap, white spots Green, pink sash and cap, white sleeves Brown and orange diamonds, brown sleeves and cap
Karinga Bay Marquetry Shambo
1988
Royal blue, white chevron, light blue cap Royal blue, white epaulets, striped cap McIntrye tartan, red sleeves and cap
Zalazl Akid Polar Region
 

History edit

The event was originally named after Washington Singer (1866–1934), a prominent racehorse owner and philanthropist. It has been won by several subsequent Classic winners, including Rodrigo de Triano, Lammtarra and Haafhd.

The race is currently restricted to horses which have not won at Group level, and whose sires achieved victory at distances in excess of 1 mile and 1½ furlongs, or 1,900 metres.

Sponsors of the Washington Singer Stakes have included Usk Valley Stud, Matalan and Denford Stud, and in recent years it has been run under various sponsored titles. The race title formally changed to the Denford Stakes from the 2017 running.

Records edit

Leading jockey since 1986 (4 wins):

  • Frankie Dettori – Sharp Nephew (2007), Cry of Freedom (2008), Janood (2010), Escobar (2016)

Leading trainer since 1986 (4 wins):

  • Barry Hills – State Fair (1996), Bahr (1997), Valentine Girl (1998), Haafhd (2003)
  • Mark Johnston – Dubai’s Touch (2006), Cry Of Freedom (2008), Somewhat (2013), Thunderous (2019)

Winners since 1986 edit

Year Winner Jockey Trainer Time
1986 Deputy Governor Tony Ives Lester Piggott 1:28.13
1987 Emmson Willie Carson Dick Hern 1:29.43
1988 Zalazl [a] Steve Cauthen Henry Cecil 1:30.29
1989 Karinga Bay Brian Rouse Denys Smith 1:30.57
1990 Heart of Darkness Steve Cauthen Ian Balding 1:30.41
1991 Rodrigo de Triano Paul Eddery Peter Chapple-Hyam 1:26.59
1992 Tenby Pat Eddery Henry Cecil 1:28.59
1993 Colonel Collins Pat Eddery Peter Chapple-Hyam 1:26.01
1994 Lammtarra Walter Swinburn Alex Scott 1:28.26
1995 Mons Jason Weaver Luca Cumani 1:26.87
1996 State Fair Michael Hills Barry Hills 1:27.74
1997 Bahr Michael Hills Barry Hills 1:24.81
1998 Valentine Girl Richard Hills Barry Hills 1:28.97
1999 Mana-Mou Bay Richard Hughes Richard Hannon Sr. 1:27.22
2000 Prizeman Richard Hughes Richard Hannon Sr. 1:24.94
2001 Funfair Wane Steve Drowne Mick Channon 1:25.50
2002 Muqbil Richard Hills John Dunlop 1:26.61
2003 Haafhd Richard Hills Barry Hills 1:23.04
2004 Kings Quay Ryan Moore Richard Hannon Sr. 1:28.46
2005 Innocent Air Richard Hughes John Gosden 1:25.47
2006 Dubai's Touch Joe Fanning Mark Johnston 1:28.34
2007 Sharp Nephew Frankie Dettori Brian Meehan 1:26.53
2008 Cry of Freedom Frankie Dettori Mark Johnston 1:27.67
2009 Azmeel Ryan Moore John Gosden 1:25.90
2010 Janood Frankie Dettori Saeed bin Suroor 1:28.82
2011 Fencing William Buick John Gosden 1:26.44
2012 Just The Judge Michael Hills Charles Hills 1:26.23
2013 Somewhat Gérald Mossé Mark Johnston 1:25.57
2014 Belardo Andrea Atzeni Roger Varian 1:28.47
2015 Epsom Icon Graham Lee Mick Channon 1:30.68
2016 Escobar Frankie Dettori Hugo Palmer 1:26.17
2017 Hey Gaman Martin Harley James Tate 1:28.79
2018 Boitron Silvestre de Sousa Richard Hannon Jr. 1:26.19
2019 Thunderous Franny Norton Mark Johnston 1:30.07
2020 Saint Lawrence Andrea Atzeni Roger Varian 1:27.36
2021 Masekela William Buick Andrew Balding 1:26.57
2022 Victory Dance William Buick Charlie Appleby 1:25.27
  1. ^ Prince of Dance finished first in 1988, but he was subsequently disqualified for being an ineligible runner

See also edit

References edit

  • Paris-Turf:
    • "1982"., "1983"., "1984"., "1985"., "1986"., "1987".
  • Racing Post:
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