Dee Stakes

Dee Stakes
Listed race
LocationChester Racecourse
Chester, England
Inaugurated1813
Race typeFlat / Thoroughbred
SponsorBoodles
WebsiteChester
Race information
Distance1m 2f 70y (2,076m)
SurfaceTurf
TrackLeft-handed
QualificationThree-year-old
colts and geldings
Weight9 st 2 lb
Penalties
5 lb for Group race winners*
3 lb for Listed race winners *
* since 31 August 2021
Purse£100,000 (2024)
1st: £56,020
Dee Stakes
2024
Dark blue Dark blue, yellow stripe, red cap Orange and white (quartered), orange sleeves
Capulet Bracken's Laugh Jayarebe
Previous years
2023
Royal blue, orange disc, striped sleeves and cap Orange, royal blue hoop and armlets Royal blue
San Antonio Alder Local Dynasty
2022
Royal blue, orange disc, striped sleeves and cap White, black disc, black cap Light blue, royal blue sleeves, white cap
Star Of India Cresta Sonny Liston
2021
Yellow, large black spots and spots on cap Green, pink sash and cap, white sleeves Red, light green sash, striped sleeves, white cap
El Drama Maximal Earlswood
2020-2010
2019
Dark blue, light blue cross belts, diabolo on sleeves, white cap Purple, white seams, striped sleeves, purple cap Royal blue, white hoop, striped sleeves, white cap, royal blue star
Circus Maximus Mohawk Fox Chairman
2018
Royal blue, orange disc, striped sleeves and cap Dark blue, mauve epaulets, dark blue sleeves, mauve stars and cap Silver, tassel on cap
Rostropovich My Lord And Master King's Proctor
2017
Dark blue Royal blue Light blue, royal blue sleeves, white cap
Cliffs Of Moher Bay Of Poets Max Zorin
2016
Light blue, orange epaulets Royal blue Purple, white seams, striped sleeves, white cap
Viren's Army Linguistic Housesofparliament
2015
Pale blue, campbell tartan hooped sleeves, royal blue cap Dark blue, light blue cross belts, striped sleeves, white cap Red and yellow (halved), white cap
Not So Sleepy Disegno Prince Gagarin
2014
Purple, white seams, striped sleeves, purple cap Dark green, red cap, dark green diamond Maroon, black epaulets
Kingfisher Bow Creek Somewhat
2013
Royal blue, orange disc, striped sleeves and cap Dark blue and yellow stripes, white sleeves, dark blue cap Mauve, white braces, striped cap
Magician Contributer Glacial Age
2012
Purple, white seams, striped sleeves, purple cap Royal blue, yellow epaulets, diabolo on sleeves Grey, emerald green inverted triangle, sleeves and cap
Astrology Oxford Charley Kingsdesire
2011
Red, white braces, white sleeves, red stars, white cap, red star Royal blue, white epaulets, striped cap Pink, emerald green chevron, halved sleeves, quartered cap
Glen's Diamond Maqaraat Tinkertown
2010-2001
2010
Royal blue, royal blue cap, red star Kelly green, two black hoops on sleeves, kelly green and black quartered cap Royal blue, white epaulets, striped cap
Azmeel Dancing David Rasmy
2009
Emerald green, yellow stars, black sleeves and cap Emerald green, maroon chevron, maroon cap Purple, white seams, striped sleeves, purple cap
South Easter Gitano Hernando Drumbeat
2008
Royal Blue, White epaulets, striped cap Dark Blue, Light Blue cross belts, striped sleeves, White cap DARK BLUE
Tajaaweed Unnefer Achill Island
2007
Royal blue, orange disc, striped sleeves and cap Maroon, white sleeves, maroon cap, white star Royal blue, white disc, royal blue sleeves, white spots
Admiralofthefleet Desert Dew Habalwatan
2006
Dark blue and maroon (quartered), white sleeves Chocolate, Gold braid and sleeves, quartered cap Royal blue, white epaulets, striped cap
Art Deco Ivy Creek Alhaajes
2005
Dark blue Red and pink diabolo, pink sleeves, red spots, red and pink check cap Orange, Maroon disc, Maroon cap
Gypsy King Im Spartacus Zalongo
2004
Orange, white diamonds on sleeves Yellow, black sash, white sleeves, black and white quartered cap Royal blue, white epaulets, striped cap
African Dream Putra Sas Mutawassel
2003
Royal blue, yellow chevron, yellow cap, royal blue spots Red and yellow (halved), white cap Emerald green, royal blue sleeves, white cap, emerald green spots
Kris Kin Big Bad Bob Private Charter
2002
Royal blue, white epaulets, striped cap Yellow, red chevrons, red sleeves, yellow diamonds, black cap Emerald green and royal blue (halved horizontally), royal blue sleeves, emerald green cap
Sohab Sir George Turner Playapart
2001
Emerald green, maroon chevron, maroon cap Pink, black chevron, stars on sleeves and star on cap Chocolate, gold braid and sleeves, quartered cap
Dr Greenfield Grandera Tortello I
2000-1991
2000
Red, green cap and striped sleeves Emerald Green and Royal Blue (halved horizontally), Blue sleeves, Emerald Green cap Yellow, Black and Yellow striped sleeves, White cap
Trillion Delight Three Points Zyz
1999
White, green stripes, green cap Yellow, Black hoop and armlets, Red cap Dark green
Oath Little Rock Bombard
1998
Green, pink sash and cap, white sleeves White, Emerald green Hoop, White Sleeves, White Cap Light blue, dark blue armlets, dark blue cap
Prolix Scorned Trident
1997
White and black diabolo, halved sleeves, red cap, white star McAlpine tartan, gold cap Black, yellow cap
Crystal Hearted Barnum Sands Teofilio
1996
Black and White (halved), sleeves reversed, Red cap Pale Blue, White and Yellow check cap Red, white sash, royal blue sleeves, white armlets, red and white striped cap
Prize Giving Oriental Express Weet-A-Minute
1995
Chocolate, Gold braid and sleeves, quartered cap Royal blue, white chevron, light blue cap Royal blue, white epaulets, striped cap
Pentire Sanoosea Murajja
1994
Red, two light blue vees Dark green Yellow, black epaulets
Cicerao Waiting Rainbow Heights
1993
McAlpine tartan, gold armlets and cap Dark green, white chevron and sleeves, white cap, green star Emerald green, royal blue sleeves, white cap, emerald green spots
Beneficial Blues Traveller Newton's Law
1992
Black, white seams, hooped sleeves, white cap Dark green Green, pink sash and cap, white sleeves
My Memoirs Profusion Torrey Canyon
1991
Mauve, mauve and white halved sleeves Green, red cross of lorraine, striped cap Green, pink sash and cap, white sleeves
Hundra Half A Tick Arokat
1990-1988
1990
Emerald green, royal blue sleeves, white cap, emerald green spots Black, white chevron hoop and cap Maroon, white sleeves, maroon cap, white star
Blue Stag Saumarez Bridal Toast
1989
Mcalpine tartan, yellow sleeves, green and yellow quartered cap Yellow, mauve spots, yellow sleeves Pale Blue, White and Yellow check cap
Free Sweater Marine Diver Road To Reason
1988
Orange and white stripes Chocolate, Gold braid and sleeves, quartered cap owned by Mrs P T Tellwright
Clifton Chapel Nickle Plated Red Pencil
 

The Dee Stakes is a Listed flat horse race in Great Britain open to three-year-old colts and geldings. It is run over a distance of 1 mile, 2 furlongs and 70 yards (2,076 metres) at Chester in May.

History

The event is named after the River Dee, which runs alongside the racecourse. It was established in 1813,[1] and was originally open to both colts and fillies.[2]

In the late 19th century, the distance of the Dee Stakes was about 1½ miles. The race was won by Voluptuary, a subsequent Grand National winner, in 1881.[3]

From 1937, the official distance was 1 mile, 4 furlongs and 53 yards.[4] It was cut to 1 mile, 2 furlongs and 10 yards in 1958,[5] and extended by 14 yards in 1970.[6]

The present system of race grading was introduced in 1971, and the Dee Stakes was given Group 3 status. It was increased to 1 mile, 2 furlongs and 85 yards in 1973.[7]

The race was downgraded to Listed level in 1988. Its distance was cut by 10 yards in 1992. It regained Group 3 status in 2003 and was again downgraded to Listed status in 2014.[8]

The Dee Stakes can serve as a trial for the Epsom Derby. The last horse to win both races was Kris Kin in 2003.

Records

Leading jockey since 1960 (7 wins):

Leading trainer since 1960 (11 wins):

  • Barry Hills – Golden Monad (1970), Our Mirage (1972), Natsun (1973), Ravel (1975), Two of Diamonds (1979), Infantry (1985), Sir Harry Lewis (1987), Free Sweater (1989), Blue Stag (1990), Prolix (1998), Sohaib (2002)
  • Aidan O'Brien - Gypsy King (2005), Admiralofthefleet (2007), Astrology (2012), Magician (2013), Kingfisher (2014), Cliffs of Moher (2017), Rostropovich (2018), Circus Maximus (2019), Star of India (2022), San Antonio (2023), Capulet (2024)

Winners since 1970

Year Winner Jockey Trainer Time
1970 Golden Monad Willie Carson Barry Hills 2:09.00
1971 Colum Joe Mercer Dick Hern 2:11.40
1972 Our Mirage Ernie Johnson Barry Hills 2:17.60
1973 Natsun Willie Carson Barry Hills 2:21.34
1974 Averof Lester Piggott Clive Brittain 2:19.07
1975 Ravel Willie Carson Barry Hills 2:21.43
1976 Great Idea Alan Bond Henry Cecil 2:22.88
1977 Royal Plume Joe Mercer Henry Cecil 2:22.51
1978 Heir Presumptive Lester Piggott Fulke Johnson Houghton 2:13.58
1979 Two of Diamonds Steve Cauthen Barry Hills 2:36.20
1980 Playboy Jubilee Philip Robinson Frankie Durr 2:09.90
1981 Kirtling Lester Piggott Harry Wragg 2:16.53
1982 Ivano Lester Piggott Henry Cecil 2:10.54
1983 no race [a]
1984 Trial by Error Darrel McHargue Luca Cumani 2:16.20
1985 Infantry Brent Thomson Barry Hills 2:13.26
1986 Faraway Dancer Steve Cauthen Henry Cecil 2:26.50
1987 Sir Harry Lewis Cash Asmussen Barry Hills 2:08.60
1988 Clifton Chapel John Lowe Steve Norton 2:31.93
1989 Free Sweater Michael Hills Barry Hills 2:09.14
1990 Blue Stag Willie Carson Barry Hills 2:13.29
1991 Hundra Bruce Raymond Paul Kelleway 2:14.59
1992 My Memoirs John Reid Richard Hannon Sr. 2:09.29
1993 Beneficial Michael Hills Geoff Wragg 2:07.98
1994 Cicerao Walter Swinburn Henry Cecil 2:10.92
1995 Pentire Michael Hills Geoff Wragg 2:11.78
1996 Prize Giving Michael Hills Geoff Wragg 2:12.11
1997 Crystal Hearted Tony McGlone Henry Candy 2:35.14
1998 Prolix Darryll Holland Barry Hills 2:10.37
1999 Oath Kieren Fallon Henry Cecil 2:10.51
2000 Merry Merlin [b] Richard Quinn Michael Bell 2:10.00
2001 Dr Greenfield Kieren Fallon Gerard Butler 2:09.09
2002 Sohaib Richard Hills Barry Hills 2:08.30
2003 Kris Kin Fergal Lynch Sir Michael Stoute 2:10.11
2004 African Dream Jimmy Quinn Peter Chapple-Hyam 2:19.74
2005 Gypsy King Kieren Fallon Aidan O'Brien 2:16.47
2006 Art Deco Frankie Dettori Charles Egerton 2:16.15
2007 Admiralofthefleet Michael Kinane Aidan O'Brien 2:09.82
2008 Tajaaweed Richard Hills Sir Michael Stoute 2:11.03
2009 South Easter Neil Callan William Haggas 2:10.21
2010 Azmeel Frankie Dettori John Gosden 2:14.75
2011 Glen's Diamond Paul Hanagan Richard Fahey 2:11.24
2012 Astrology Joseph O'Brien Aidan O'Brien 2:21.57
2013 Magician Ryan Moore Aidan O'Brien 2:12.96
2014 Kingfisher Joseph O'Brien Aidan O'Brien 2:20.49
2015 Not So Sleepy Jim Crowley Hughie Morrison 2:21.04
2016 Viren's Army Silvestre de Sousa Richard Hannon Jr. 2:11.48
2017 Cliffs of Moher Ryan Moore Aidan O'Brien 2:10.85
2018 Rostropovich Ryan Moore Aidan O'Brien 2:12.33
2019 Circus Maximus Ryan Moore Aidan O'Brien 2:16.51
no race 2020 [c]
2021 El Drama Andrea Atzeni Roger Varian 2:14.15
2022 Star of India Ryan Moore Aidan O'Brien 2:12.25
2023 San Antonio Ryan Moore Aidan O'Brien 2:19.90
2024 Capulet[d] Ryan Moore Aidan O'Brien 2:10.67
  1. ^ The 1983 running was abandoned because of a waterlogged course
  2. ^ The 2000 winner Merry Merlin was later exported to Hong Kong and renamed Trillion Delight
  3. ^ The 2020 running was cancelled because of the COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom[9]
  4. ^ The 2024 winner Capulet was later exported to Hong Kong and renamed Romantic Thor

Earlier winners

  • 1813: Bravo
  • 1814: Prince of Orange
  • 1815: Rosabella
  • 1816: Bustard
  • 1817: Wirral
  • 1818: sister to William
  • 1819: Comet
  • 1820: Claudius
  • 1821: Stingo
  • 1822: colt by Orville
  • 1823: General Mina
  • 1824: Portrait
  • 1825: Autocrat
  • 1826: Leviathan
  • 1827: Joceline
  • 1828: Terror
  • 1829: Butterfly
  • 1830: Moss Rose
  • 1831: Tilcher
  • 1832: Birdcatcher
  • 1833: Jack Faucet
  • 1834: Touchstone
  • 1835: Peter Simple
  • 1836: Trap-Ball
  • 1837: Pammon
  • 1838: Sir Ralph
  • 1839: Apothecary
  • 1840: The Shah
  • 1841: Satirist
  • 1842: Combermere
  • 1843: General Pollock
  • 1844: The Cure
  • 1845:
  • 1846: Fancy Boy
  • 1847: The Swallow
  • 1848: Flatcatcher
  • 1849: Elthiron
  • 1850: The Bee-Hunter
  • 1851: Hippolytus
  • 1852: Attack
  • 1853: Orinoco
  • 1854: Scythian
  • 1855: Noisy
  • 1856: Bird in Hand
  • 1857: Strathnaver
  • 1858: East Langton
  • 1859: Actaeon
  • 1860: Northern Light
  • 1861: Starlight
  • 1862: Costa
  • 1863: Borealis
  • 1864: Greville
  • 1865: Broomielaw
  • 1866: Bertie
  • 1867: Van Amburgh
  • 1868: Uncas
  • 1869: Whinyard
  • 1870: Bonny Swell
  • 1871: The Knight
  • 1872: Malahide
  • 1873: Master John
  • 1874: De Cambis
  • 1875: Perkin Warbeck
  • 1876: Advance
  • 1877: Bonnie Robin
  • 1878: Red Archer
  • 1879: Sunburn
  • 1880: Toastmaster
  • 1881: Voluptuary
  • 1882: Whipper-In
  • 1883: John Jones
  • 1884: Newton
  • 1885: Metal
  • 1886: Coracle
  • 1887: Savile [a]
  • 1888: Toscano
  • 1889: Davenport
  • 1890: Sainfoin
  • 1891: Sarawak
  • 1892: Haymaker
  • 1893: Ali
  • 1894: Alfragan
  • 1895: Oleander
  • 1896: Nouveau Riche
  • 1897: Prime Minister / Silver Fox [b]
  • 1898: Schonberg
  • 1899: Trident
  • 1900: Lumley Moor
  • 1901: Sir Edgar
  • 1902: Throwaway
  • 1903: Gilbert Orme
  • 1904: Islesman
  • 1905: Chuckaway
  • 1906: Troutbeck
  • 1907: Wool Winder
  • 1908: Abbot's Abode
  • 1909: Great Peter
  • 1910: Glazebrook
  • 1911: St Girons
  • 1912: Maritza
  • 1913: The Curragh
  • 1914: Conqueror
  • 1915: Achtoi
  • 1916–18: no race
  • 1919: Silonyx
  • 1920: Paladin
  • 1921: no race
  • 1922: Fred Power
  • 1923: Roger de Busli
  • 1924: Battleship
  • 1925: Runnymede
  • 1926: no race
  • 1927: Royal Pom
  • 1928: Ranjit Singh
  • 1929: Free Forester
  • 1930: Master Mint
  • 1931: Mangosteen
  • 1932: Yellowstone
  • 1933: Highlander
  • 1934: Alishah
  • 1935: Pry II
  • 1936: Noble King
  • 1937: Sunbather
  • 1938: Pactolus
  • 1939: Triguero
  • 1940–45: no race
  • 1946: Neapolitan
  • 1947: Maray
  • 1948: King's Acre
  • 1949: Father Thames
  • 1950: Khorassan
  • 1951: Sybil's Nephew
  • 1952: Torcross
  • 1953: Victory Roll
  • 1954: Cloonroughan
  • 1955: Tippecanoe
  • 1956: Atlas
  • 1957: Palor
  • 1958: Pandour
  • 1959: Parthia
  • 1960: Alcaeus
  • 1961: Oakville
  • 1962: Persian Wonder
  • 1963: My Myosotis
  • 1964: Sweet Moss
  • 1965: Look Sharp
  • 1966: Grey Moss
  • 1967: French Vine
  • 1968: Laureate
  • 1969: no race
  1. ^ The 1887 race finished as a dead-heat between Savile and The Rector, but it was decided by a run-off
  2. ^ The 1897 race was a dead-heat and has joint winners

See also

References

  1. ^ Pigott, I. M. B. (1815). History of the City of Chester. Chester: T. Poole. p. 330.
  2. ^ Weatherby, Edward; Weatherby, James (1814). Racing Calendar for the Year 1813. London: C. H. Reynell. pp. 16–17.
  3. ^ "1881 Dee Stakes". Glasgow Herald. 13 May 1881. Retrieved 1 April 2013.
  4. ^ "1937 Dee Stakes". Glasgow Herald. 6 May 1937. Retrieved 1 April 2013.
  5. ^ "1958 Dee Stakes". Glasgow Herald. 8 May 1958. Retrieved 1 April 2013.
  6. ^ "1970 Dee Stakes". Glasgow Herald. 7 May 1970. Retrieved 1 April 2013.
  7. ^ "1973 Dee Stakes". Glasgow Herald. 10 May 1973. Retrieved 1 April 2013.
  8. ^ "European Pattern Committee announces changes to the 2014 European Black Type Programme". britishorseracingauthority.com. Archived from the original on 7 April 2014. Retrieved 27 March 2014.
  9. ^ "Coronavirus: Horse racing in Great Britain suspension extended". BBC Sport. 15 April 2020.