Princess of Wales's Stakes

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Princess of Wales's Stakes
Group 2 race
Location July Course
Newmarket, England
Inaugurated1894
Race type Flat / Thoroughbred
Sponsor Tattersalls
Website Newmarket
Race information
Distance1m 4f (2,414 metres)
SurfaceTurf
TrackRight-hand "L"
QualificationThree-years-old and up
Weight8 st 8 lb (3yo);
9 st 6 lb (4yo+)
Allowances
3 lb for fillies and mares
Penalties
5 lb for Group 1 winners *
3 lb for Group 2 winners *
* after 2019
Purse £115,000 (2021)
1st: £65,216
Princess Of Wales's Stakes
2023
Owner Mr Hamdan Al Maktoum.svg Owner Godolphin.svg Owner Godolphin white cap.svg
IsrarAdayarGlobal Storm
Previous years
2022
Owner Godolphin.svg Owner Mrs Barbara Richmond.svg Owner Godolphin white cap.svg
YibirLiving LegendGlobal Storm
2021
Owner Mr Paul Dean.svg Owner Mr Hamdan Al Maktoum.svg Owner Godolphin.svg
Sir Ron PriestleyAl AasyStar Safari
2020-2011
2020
Owner Mr A E Oppenheimer.svg Owner Paul and Jenny Green.svg Owner Mr Abdulla Al Mansoori.svg
Dame MalliotCommuniqueDesert Encounter
2019
Owner Paul and Jenny Green.svg Owner Mr K Abdulla.svg Owner Mr Abdulla Al Mansoori.svg
CommuniqueMirage DancerDesert Encounter
2018
Owner Godolphin.svg Owner Mr K Abdulla.svg Owner Lord Blyth.svg
Best SolutionMirage DancerDuretto
2016
Owner Mr W J Gredley.svg Owner Mr F Gillespie.svg Owner Mr K Abdulla.svg
Big OrangeThe Grey GatsbyExosphere
2015
Owner Mr W J Gredley.svg Owner Craig Bennett.svg Owner Cheveley Park Stud.svg
Big OrangeSecond StepGospel Choir
2014
Owner Godolphin.svg Owner Mrs P Robeson.svg Owner Mr John Manley.svg
CavalrymanHillstarPether's Moon
2013
Owner Mr Abdulla Al Mansoori.svg Owner Godolphin white cap.svg Owner Godolphin.svg
UniversalAhzeemahCavalryman
2012
Owner Ballymacoll Stud.svg Owner Mr K K Al Nabooda and Mr K Albahou.svg Owner Mr R J Arculli.svg
FiorenteJoshua TreeRed Cadeaux
2011
Owner Mrs P Robeson.svg Owner Mr K Abdulla.svg Owner H R H Princess Haya of Jordan.svg
Crystal CapellaRedwoodButhelezi
2010-2001
2010
Owner Sir R. Ogden.svg Owner Mr K Abdulla.svg Owner Mr Hamdan Al Maktoum.svg
Sans FrontieresRedwoodTazeez
2009
Owner Mr K Abdulla.svg Owner Mr Hamdan Al Maktoum.svg Owner Godolphin.svg
Doctor FremantleAlwaarySchiaparelli
2008
Owner Mr George Strawbridge.svg Owner Papal Bull Syndicate.svg Owner Mrs B Ecclestone.svg
LucarnoPapal BullPetara Bay
2007
Owner Mrs John Magnier.svg Owner Godolphin.svg Owner Mr Hamdan Al Maktoum.svg
Papal BullLaverockShahin
2006
Owner Mrs R J Jacobs.svg Owner Mrs John Magnier.svg Owner D G Clarke and C L A Edginton.svg
Soapy DangerMountain HighEnforcer
2005
Owner Mrs G Smith.svg Owner Mr K Abdulla.svg Owner Maktoum Al Maktoum.svg
GamutDay FlightDubai Success
2004
Owner Mr Hamdan Al Maktoum.svg Owner Godolphin.svg Owner Lady Tennant.svg
BandariSulamaniHigh Accolade
2003
Owner Neil Jones.svg Owner Mr Hamdan Al Maktoum.svg Owner Ballymacoll Stud.svg
MillenaryBandariGamut
2002
Owner Neil Jones.svg Owner Mr Hamdan Al Maktoum.svg Owner Mrs Joan Keaney.svg
MillenaryMubtakerYavana's Pace
2001
Owner Mr Hamdan Al Maktoum.svg Owner Mr J M Greetham.svg Owner Mrs P Good.svg
MutamamLittle RockHolding Court
2000-1991
2000
Owner Mr J M Greetham.svg Owner Mrs Joan Keaney.svg Owner Mr B V Sangster.svg
Little RockYavana's PaceCommander Collins
1999
Owner Sir David Wills.svg Owner The Owl Society.svg Owner Mr T F Harris.svg
CraigsteelArctic OwlSilver Rhapsody
1998
Owner Mr M Doyle.svg Owner Ballymacoll Stud.svg Owner Baron G von Ullmann.svg
Fruits Of LoveMulticolouredGermano
1997
Owner Sheikh Mohammed.svg Owner Godolphin.svg Owner Lord Swaythling.svg
ShantouSwainTaipan
1996
Owner Mr Athos Christodoulou.svg Owner Sheikh Mohammed.svg Owner Godolphin.svg
PosidonasSingspielAnnus Mirabilis
1995
Owner Mr Erik Penser.svg Owner Mr Hamdan Al Maktoum.svg Owner Mr George Strawbridge.svg
Beauchamp HeroIstidaadPresenting
1994
Owner Mr Hamdan Al Maktoum.svg Owner Mr T G Mills.svg Owner Lucayan Stud.svg
Wagon MasterBobzaoPrince Of Andros
1993
Owner Maktoum Al Maktoum.svg Owner Mollers Racing.svg Owner Mr Ali Saeed.svg
Desert TeamYoung BusterRed Bishop
1992
Owner Ballymacoll Stud.svg Owner The Dowager Lady Beaverbrook.svg Owner Sheikh Ahmed Al Maktoum.svg
Saddlers' HallLuchiroverteMashaallah
1991
Owner Maktoum Al Maktoum.svg Owner Mr Hamdan Al Maktoum.svg Owner S Harada.svg
Rock HopperMukddaamSplash Of Colour
1990-1988
1990
Owner W H O'Gorman.svg Owner The Dowager Lady Beaverbrook.svg Owner S Harada.svg
SapienceCharmerAssatis
1989
Owner A Balzarini.svg Owner Mr K Abdulla.svg Owner Lucayan Stud.svg
Carroll HouseAssatisMichelozzo
1988
Owner Mr Hamdan Al Maktoum.svg Owner Mr K Abdulla.svg Owner Miss Sarah J Leigh.svg
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The Princess of Wales's Stakes is a Group 2 flat horse race in Great Britain open to horses aged three years or older. It is run on the July Course at Newmarket over a distance of 1 mile and 4 furlongs (2,414 metres), and it is scheduled to take place each year in July.

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History

The event is named in honour of Alexandra of Denmark, who became the Princess of Wales in 1863. It was established in 1894, and the inaugural running was won by Isinglass. In its early history, the race was one of the British season's most valuable and prestigious all-aged races. It was initially contested over a mile, and it was extended to its current distance in 1902.

The present system of race grading was introduced in 1971, and for a period the Princess of Wales's Stakes was classed at Group 3 level. It was promoted to Group 2 status in 1978. It is now held on the opening day of Newmarket's three-day July Festival meeting.

Records

Most successful horse (2 wins):

Leading jockey (8 wins):

Leading trainer (9 wins):

Winners since 1979

YearWinnerAgeJockeyTrainerTime
1979Milford3 Willie Carson Dick Hern 2:30.30
1980Nicholas Bill5Philip Waldron Henry Candy 2:37.00
1981 Light Cavalry 4 Lester Piggott Henry Cecil 2:32.10
1982 Height of Fashion 3 Willie Carson Dick Hern 2:29.30
1983Quilted3 Billy Newnes Mick O'Toole 2:32.80
1984Head for Heights3 Lester Piggott Dick Hern 2:34.60
1985 Petoski 3 Willie Carson Dick Hern 2:31.02
1986 Shardari 4 Walter Swinburn Michael Stoute 2:31.25
1987 Celestial Storm 4 Ray Cochrane Luca Cumani 2:28.68
1988 Unfuwain 3 Willie Carson Dick Hern 2:31.83
1989 Carroll House 4 Walter Swinburn Michael Jarvis 2:33.23
1990Sapience4 Pat Eddery Jimmy FitzGerald2:34.96
1991Rock Hopper4 Pat Eddery Michael Stoute 2:33.47
1992 Saddlers' Hall 4 Pat Eddery Michael Stoute 2:31.01
1993Desert Team3 Willie Carson Jim Bolger 2:26.70
1994Wagon Master4 Richard Hills Alec Stewart2:27.53
1995Beauchamp Hero5 John Reid John Dunlop 2:28.83
1996Posidonas4 Richard Quinn Paul Cole 2:28.92
1997 Shantou 4 Frankie Dettori John Gosden 2:29.16
1998Fruits of Love3 Michael Hills Mark Johnston 2:28.76
1999Craigsteel4 Kieren Fallon Henry Cecil 2:25.29
2000Little Rock4 Pat Eddery Sir Michael Stoute 2:33.30
2001Mutamam6 Richard Hills Alec Stewart2:28.82
2002 Millenary 5 Pat Eddery John Dunlop 2:32.22
2003 Millenary 6 Pat Eddery John Dunlop 2:27.60
2004Bandari5 Richard Hills Mark Johnston 2:32.90
2005Gamut6 Kieren Fallon Sir Michael Stoute 2:29.98
2006Soapy Danger3 Kevin Darley Mark Johnston 2:32.82
2007 Papal Bull 4 Ryan Moore Sir Michael Stoute 2:28.73
2008 Lucarno 4 Jimmy Fortune John Gosden 2:33.37
2009Doctor Fremantle4 Ryan Moore Sir Michael Stoute 2:30.70
2010 Sans Frontieres 4 Tom Queally Jeremy Noseda 2:30.34
2011Crystal Capella6 Ryan Moore Sir Michael Stoute 2:31.57
2012 Fiorente 4 Ryan Moore Sir Michael Stoute 2:33.76
2013Universal4 Joe Fanning Mark Johnston 2:28.45
2014 Cavalryman 8 Silvestre de Sousa Saeed bin Suroor 2:37.04
2015 Big Orange 4 Jamie Spencer Michael Bell 2:29.00
2016 Big Orange 5 James McDonald Michael Bell 2:29.93
2017 Hawkbill 4 James Doyle Charlie Appleby 2:31.00
2018Best Solution4Pat Cosgrave Saeed bin Suroor 2:31.40
2019Communique4 Silvestre de Sousa Mark Johnston 2:28.63
2020Dame Malliot4 Hollie Doyle Ed Vaughan2:34.40
2021Sir Ron Priestley5Franny Norton Mark Johnston 2:29.15
2022 Yibir 4 William Buick Charlie Appleby 2:28.91
2023Israr4 Jim Crowley John and Thady Gosden 2:27.33

Earlier winners

* The 1931 race was a dead-heat and has joint winners.

See also

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