Lowther Stakes

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Lowther Stakes
ClassGroup 2
Location York Racecourse
York, England
Inaugurated1946
Race type Flat / Thoroughbred
Sponsor Sky Bet
Website York
Race information
Distance6f (1,207 metres)
SurfaceTurf
TrackStraight
QualificationTwo-year-old fillies
Weight9 st 0 lb
Penalties
3 lb for G1 / G2 winners
Purse£250,000 (2025)
1st: £141,775
Lowther Stakes
2025
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Royal FixationAmerica QueenStaya
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2024
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2023
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SwingalongQueen MeMatilda Picotte
2021
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Zain ClaudetteSandrineDesert Dreamer
2020-2011
2020
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Miss AmuletSacredUmm Kulthum
2019
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Living In The PastLiberty BeachGood Vibes
2018
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FairylandThe Mackem BulletQueen Jo Jo
2017
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ThreadingMadelineMamba Noire
2016
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Queen KindlyRoly PolyFair Eva
2015
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2014
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Tiggy WiggyCursory GlanceAnthem Alexander
2013
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Lucky KristaleQueen CatrineWind Fire
2012
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2011
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2010-2001
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2009
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2008
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Infamous AngelPenny's GiftLangs Lash
2007
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NahoodhFleeting SpiritUnilateral
2006
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Silk BlossomIndian InkDarrfonah
2005
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Flashy WingsLa ChungaBeauty Bright
2004
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SoarSalsa BravaSpirit of Chester
2003
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2002
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Russian RhythmDanaskayaRomantic Liason
2001
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2000-1991
2000
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EnthusedKhulanAutumnal
1999
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JemimaSeraphinaTabheej
1998
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Bint AllaylWannabe GrandFlanders
1997
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1996
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Bianca NeraArethusaSeebe
1995
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Dance SequenceMy Melody ParkesSweet Robin
1994
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1993
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Velvet MoonRiskyMehthaaf
1992
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NicheShamisenToocando
1991
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1990-1988
1990
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1989
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Dead CertainRoutilantePrincess Taufan
1988
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The Lowther Stakes is a Group 2 flat horse race in Great Britain open to two-year-old fillies. It is run at York over a distance of 6 furlongs (1,207 metres) and is scheduled to take place each year in August.

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Until 1975 the race was run over a distance of 5 furlongs. A horse running in this "prestigious" race often indicates confidence in the filly's ability and aptitude for improvement. [1]

History

A different event called the Lowther Stakes, a middle-distance race open to horses aged three or older, used to be contested at Newmarket. Its winners included Bay Ronald (1896), Bayardo (1909) and Gay Crusader (1917).

The present version is named in memory of Hugh Lowther (1857–1944), the 5th Earl of Lonsdale. It was established in 1946, and the inaugural running was won by Southernwood.

The Lowther Stakes is currently held on the second day of York's four-day Ebor Festival meeting. The leading horses from the race sometimes go on to compete in the Cheveley Park Stakes and the most recent filly to win both races was Fairyland in 2018.

Records

Leading jockey (3 wins):

Leading trainer (5 wins):

Winners since 1960

YearWinnerJockeyTrainerTime
1960Kathy Too Ron Hutchinson Paddy Prendergast 0:59.20
1961 La Tendresse Ron Hutchinson Paddy Prendergast 0:59.20
1962Dunce Cap Harry Carr Cecil Boyd-Rochfort 1:02.40
1963 Pourparler Garnie Bougoure Paddy Prendergast 1:02.00
1964Pugnacity Joe Mercer Walter Wharton1:05.20
1965Reet LassBrian ConnortonW Gray1:00.00
1966 Pia Edward Hide Bill Elsey 1:01.40
1967Sovereign Ron Hutchinson Harry Wragg 1:05.60
1968Flying Legs Frankie Durr Michael Jarvis 1:03.40
1969 Humble Duty Duncan Keith Peter Walwyn Not taken
1970 Cawston's Pride Brian Taylor Freddie Maxwell1:04.40
1971Rode Dubarry Tony Murray Tom Waugh1:01.50
1972Regardia Jimmy Lindley Atty Corbett0:59.50
1973 Bitty Girl Bruce Raymond Michael Jarvis 1:01.70
1974 Cry of Truth John Gorton Bruce Hobbs 0:58.96
1975 Pasty Pat Eddery Peter Walwyn 0:59.39
1976Icena Brian Taylor Harry Thomson Jones 1:15.54
1977 Enstone Spark Frankie Durr Richard Hannon Sr. 1:14.92
1978 Devon Ditty Greville Starkey Harry Thomson Jones 1:14.18
1979 Mrs Penny John Matthias Ian Balding 1:16.11
1980Kittyhawk Lester Piggott Dick Hern 1:15.96
1981 Circus Ring Walter Swinburn Michael Stoute 1:14.10
1982 Habibti Willie Carson John Dunlop 1:13.01
1983Prickle Lester Piggott Henry Cecil 1:12.24
1984 Al Bahathri Tony Murray Harry Thomson Jones 1:10.82
1985Kingscote Pat Eddery Jeremy Tree 1:14.65
1986Polonia John Reid Jim Bolger 1:10.99
1987Ela Romara Paul Eddery Geoff Wragg 1:14.06
1988Miss Demure Michael Roberts Robert Armstrong 1:12.84
1989 Dead Certain Steve Cauthen David Elsworth 1:11.54
1990Only Yours Bruce Raymond Richard Hannon Sr. 1:10.68
1991 Culture Vulture Richard Quinn Paul Cole 1:12.44
1992 Niche Lester Piggott Richard Hannon Sr. 1:11.61
1993Velvet Moon Alan Munro Paul Cole 1:11.82
1994 Harayir Willie Carson Dick Hern 1:11.14
1995Dance Sequence Walter Swinburn Michael Stoute 1:11.59
1996 Bianca Nera Kevin Darley David Loder 1:10.54
1997 Cape Verdi John Reid Peter Chapple-Hyam 1:12.48
1998 Bint Allayl Michael Kinane Mick Channon 1:10.92
1999Jemima Lindsay Charnock Tim Easterby 1:14.83
2000Enthused Johnny Murtagh Sir Michael Stoute 1:12.72
2001 Queen's Logic Steve Drowne Mick Channon 1:11.01
2002 Russian Rhythm Kieren Fallon Sir Michael Stoute 1:11.05
2003 Carry On Katie Frankie Dettori Jeremy Noseda 1:10.67
2004Soar Johnny Murtagh James Fanshawe 1:15.90
2005Flashy Wings Ted Durcan Mick Channon 1:10.14
2006Silk Blossom Michael Hills Barry Hills 1:14.82
2007 Nahoodh Jamie Spencer Mick Channon 1:12.62
2008Infamous Angel [a] Eddie Ahern Richard Hannon Sr. 1:11.65
2009Lady of the Desert Martin Dwyer Brian Meehan 1:09.34
2010 Hooray Seb Sanders Sir Mark Prescott 1:10.14
2011Best Terms Richard Hughes Richard Hannon Sr. 1:12.35
2012 Rosdhu Queen Richard Hughes William Haggas 1:11.75
2013Lucky Kristale Tom Queally George Margarson1:10.58
2014 Tiggy Wiggy Richard Hughes Richard Hannon Jr. 1:08.90
2015Besharah Pat Cosgrave William Haggas 1:11.87
2016Queen Kindly Jamie Spencer Richard Fahey 1:09.84
2017Threading James Doyle Mark Johnston 1:12.48
2018 Fairyland Ryan Moore Aidan O'Brien 1:11.23
2019Living In The Past Daniel Tudhope Karl Burke1:10.74
2020Miss Amulet James Doyle Ken Condon1:10.71
2021Zain ClaudetteRay DawsonIsmail Mohammed1:10.46
2022SwingalongClifford LeeKarl Burke1:10.80
2023Relief Rally Tom Marquand William Haggas 1:10.89
2024Celandine Tom Marquand Ed Walker1:10.77
2025Royal Fixation William Buick Ed Walker1:11.27
  1. ↑ The 2008 running took place at Newmarket

Earlier winners

See also

References

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