Earl of Sefton Stakes

Earl of Sefton Stakes
Group 3 race
LocationRowley Mile
Newmarket, England
Inaugurated1971
Race typeFlat / Thoroughbred
SponsorBet365
WebsiteNewmarket
Race information
Distance1m 1f (1,811 metres)
SurfaceTurf
TrackStraight
QualificationFour-years-old and up
Weight9 st 2 lb
Allowances
3 lb for fillies and mares
Penalties
7 lb for Group 1 winners *
5 lb for Group 2 winners *
3 lb for Group 3 winners *
* since 31 August last year
Purse£85,000 (2024)
1st: £48,204
Earl Of Sefton Stakes
2024
Royal blue Royal blue, yellow stars, yellow and royal blue diabolo on sleeves, yellow cap Royal blue, white striped sleeves, white cap
Ottoman Fleet Astro King Hi Royal
Previous years
2023
Royal blue Black and white (quartered), scarlet sleeves and cap Violet, white quartered cap
Ottoman Fleet Poker Face Raadobarg
2022
Royal blue Black and white (halved), sleeves reversed, red cap Dark blue, emerald green hoop, emerald green sleeves, dark blue armlets, emerald green cap
Master Of The Seas Megallan Brunch
2021
Yellow, purple star and star on cap Light blue, orange epaulets Yellow, large black spots and spots on cap
My Oberon Marie's Diamond San Donato
2020-2011
2019
Yellow, large black spots and spots on cap Emerald green, white cross belts, orange sleeves, royal blue cap Royal Blue, White Epaulets, Black cap
Zabeel Prince Forest Ranger Mustashry
2018
Emerald green, white cross belts, orange sleeves, royal blue cap Pink, emerald green chevron, halved sleeves, quartered cap Dark green, beige stars on sleeves
Forest Ranger Deauville Euginio
2017
Light blue and black stripes, black sleeves and cap Royal blue Dark green, pink braces, quartered cap
Steel of Madrid Folkswood Spark Plug
2016
Royal blue, white epaulets, striped cap Black and light blue check, black sleeves, light blue cap Navy blue, red and light blue hoop and armlets, white cap
Mahsoob Air Pilot Tullius
2015
Royal blue Claret, gold braid, claret sleeves, claret cap, gold tassel Dark blue and pink diabolo, chevrons on sleeves, pink cap, dark blue diamond
French Navy Arod Mondialiste
2014
Royal blue, emerald green chevron and sleeves, white cap, emerald green spots Royal blue White, emerald green hoop
Mull Of Killough French Navy Fencing
2013
Royal blue, emerald green chevron and sleeves, white cap, emerald green spots Green, pink sash and cap, white sleeves Light blue, dark blue armlets, dark blue cap
Mull Of Killough Stipulate Bonfire
2012
Emerald green, black chevrons on sleeves Green, pink sash and cap, white sleeves Black and grey check, black sleeves and cap
Questioning Twice Over Beatrice Aurore
2011
Emerald green, white stars, emerald green cap, white star Blue, white seams, sleeves and cap Red and yellow (halved), white cap
Ransom Note Polytechnicien Elusive Pimpernel
2010-2001
2010
Yellow, black sash, white sleeves, black and white quartered cap Green, pink sash and cap, white sleeves Red and yellow (halved), white cap
Sri Putra Tranquil Tiger Palavicini
2009
Royal blue, white epaulets, striped cap Orange, dark blue triple diamond, dark blue sleeves, orange stars, orange cap, dark blue diamond Green, pink sash and cap, white sleeves
Tazeez Steele Tango Twice Over
2008
Green, Pink sash and cap, White sleeves Pink, Emerald Green chevron, halved sleeves, quartered cap Red, White sash, Royal Blue cap
Phoenix Tower Traffic Guard Pipedreamer
2007
Yellow, dark blue cross belts and sleeves Light blue, grey and light blue hooped sleeves, pink cap Royal blue, yellow chevron, yellow cap, royal blue spots
Manduro Speciosa Final Verse
2006
Dark Blue, Yellow disc, armlets and cap Dark green, yellow cap, dark green star Dark blue, pink cross of lorraine and cap
Notnowcato Kew Green Tolpuddle
2005
Purple, light blue chevron, light blue cap Royal Blue, Grey sleeves, Royal Blue armlets, Royal Blue cap, Grey star GREEN, red epaulettes, green cap
Norse Dancer Hurricane Alan Valixir
2004
Navy Blue, Red and Light Blue hoop and armlets, White cap GREEN, red epaulettes, green cap Royal Blue, Grey sleeves, Royal Blue armlets, Royal Blue cap, Grey star
Gateman Kalaman Hurricane Alan
2003
Maroon, Grey epaulets Royal blue, white striped sleeves, white cap Rose pink, navy blue sleeves, gold cap
Olden Times Desert Deer Priors Lodge
2002
Purple and white checked, white sleeves, purple cap Chocolate, Gold braid and sleeves, quartered cap Maroon, Grey epaulets
Indian Creek Island House Dandoun
2001
Eton Blue Royal blue, white epaulets, striped cap Dark green, beige stars on sleeves
Right Wing Albarahin Fanaar
2000-1991
2000
Blue and white checked, white sleeves, blue cap Purple, gold braid, scarlet sleeves, black velvet cap, gold fringe Royal blue, white epaulets, striped cap
Indian Lodge Fairy Godmother Mujahid
1999
Dark blue, light blue cross belts, striped sleeves, white cap Royal blue, white epaulets, striped cap Yellow, green sleeves, red armlets and cap
Shiva Haami Green Card
1998
Maroon, white sleeves, maroon cap, white star White, emerald green stripe, green and red quartered cap EMERALD GREEN and WHITE CHEVRONS, emerald green sleeves, white cap, emerald green star
Apprehension Almushtarak Alezal
1997
White, yellow stripes on body, black cap Emerald green, pink sash, white sleeves, pink cap Blue, yellow epaulets, striped sleeves, star on cap
Ali-Royal Wixim Amrak Ajeeb
1996
White, red sash, red and white striped cap Brown, beige chevrons, brown sleeves and cap Chocolate, Gold braid and sleeves, quartered cap
Luso Smart Alec First Island
1995
Royal blue, white chevron, light blue cap Maroon, white sleeves, maroon cap, white star Maroon, white sleeves, maroon cap, white star
Desert Shot Overbury Airport
1994
Yellow, black epaulets Grey and maroon (halved), hooped sleeves, maroon cap, grey star White, red sash, red and white striped cap
Del Deya Ventiquattrofogli Needle Gun
1993
Royal blue, white chevron, light blue cap Yellow, purple chevron, hooped sleeves, purple cap Straw
Ezzoud Cloud Of Dust Lord Of The Field
1992
Maroon, white sleeves, maroon cap, white star Red and white stripes, white sleeves, yellow cap Purple, light blue chevron, light blue cap
Sure Sharp Adam Smith Flashfoot
1991
Beaver brown, maple leaf green cross belts and cap Straw Green, white hoop and sleeves, check cap
Terimon Emperor Fountain Ruby Tiger
1990-1988
1990
Beaver brown, maple leaf green cross belts and cap Red, two light blue vees Maroon, white sleeves, maroon cap, white star
Terimon Citidancer Pirate Army
1989
Maroon, white sleeves, maroon cap, white star Dark blue, white cross belts, dark blue and gold quartered cap Beaver brown, maple leaf green cross belts and cap
Reprimand Petrullo Charmer
1988
Royal blue, yellow sash, yellow cap, royal blue spots Orange, purple cap Dark blue, yellow hooped sleeves and spots on cap
Media Starguest Bengal Fire Shady Heights
 

The Earl of Sefton Stakes is a Group 3 flat horse race in Great Britain open to horses aged four years or older. It is run over a distance of 1 mile and 1 furlong (1,811 metres) on the Rowley Mile at Newmarket in mid-April.

History

The event was established in 1971, and it was initially called the Rubbing House Stakes.[1] The first running was won by Pembroke Castle.

The race was renamed the Earl of Sefton Stakes in 1973[2] in memory of Hugh Molyneux (1898–1972), the seventh Earl of Sefton.

The Earl of Sefton Stakes is currently held on the second day of Newmarket's three-day Craven Meeting, the day before the Craven Stakes.

Records

Most successful horse (2 wins):

  • Terimon – 1990, 1991
  • Mull of Killough - 2013, 2014
  • Ottoman Fleet - 2023, 2024

Leading jockey (5 wins):

  • William Buick - Questioning (2012), French Navy (2015), Master Of The Seas (2022), Ottoman Fleet (2023, 2024)

Leading trainer (7 wins):

  • Sir Henry Cecil – Gunner B (1978), Ivano (1983), Legend of France (1984), Reprimand (1989), Ali-Royal (1997), Shiva (1999), Phoenix Tower (2008)

Winners

Year Winner Age Jockey Trainer Time
1971 Pembroke Castle 4 Geoff Lewis Noel Murless 1:52.97
1972 Lord David 4 Lester Piggott Staff Ingham
1973 Scottish Rifle 4 Ron Hutchinson John Dunlop 1:51.80
1974 Owen Dudley 4 Geoff Lewis Noel Murless
1975 Jimsun 6 Joe Mercer Herbert Jones
1976 Chil the Kite 4 Geoff Lewis Bruce Hobbs
1977 Heaven Knows 4 Brian Taylor Ron Smyth
1978 Gunner B 5 Joe Mercer Henry Cecil
1979 Hawaiian Sound 4 Steve Cauthen Barry Hills
1980 Ela-Mana-Mou 4 Willie Carson Dick Hern 1:50.88
1981 Hard Fought 4 Walter Swinburn Michael Stoute
1982 Kalaglow 4 Greville Starkey Guy Harwood 1:51.06
1983 Ivano 4 Lester Piggott Henry Cecil
1984 Legend of France 4 Joe Mercer Henry Cecil 1:51.49
1985 King of Clubs 4 Pat Eddery Ian Balding
1986 Supreme Leader 4 Philip Robinson Clive Brittain 1:59.02
1987 K-Battery 6 Pat Eddery Bill Elsey 1:54.53
1988 Media Starguest 4 Ray Cochrane Luca Cumani 1:51.90
1989 Reprimand 4 Steve Cauthen Henry Cecil 1:56.51
1990 Terimon 4 Ray Cochrane Clive Brittain 1:49.15
1991 Terimon 5 Michael Roberts Clive Brittain 1:49.23
1992 Sure Sharp 5 Steve Cauthen Barry Hills 1:52.05
1993 Ezzoud 4 Walter Swinburn Michael Stoute 1:51.42
1994 Del Deya 4 Frankie Dettori John Gosden 1:56.82
1995 Desert Shot 5 Walter Swinburn Michael Stoute 1:48.73
1996 Luso 4 Michael Kinane Clive Brittain 1:47.96
1997 Ali-Royal 4 Kieren Fallon Henry Cecil 1:50.46
1998 Apprehension 4 Darryll Holland David Loder 1:58.49
1999 Shiva [a] 4 Kieren Fallon Henry Cecil 1:46.60
2000 Indian Lodge 4 Michael Kinane Amanda Perrett 1:54.90
2001 Right Wing 7 Pat Eddery John Dunlop 1:54.44
2002 Indian Creek 4 Richard Quinn David Elsworth 1:49.66
2003 Olden Times 5 Kieren Fallon John Dunlop 1:52.58
2004 Gateman 7 Keith Dalgleish Mark Johnston 1:52.77
2005 Norse Dancer 5 John Egan David Elsworth 1:49.10
2006 Notnowcato 4 Michael Kinane Sir Michael Stoute 1:49.21
2007 Manduro 5 Stéphane Pasquier André Fabre 1:47.26
2008 Phoenix Tower 4 Tom Queally Henry Cecil 1:54.11
2009 Tazeez 5 Richard Hills John Gosden 1:47.83
2010 Sri Putra 4 Neil Callan Michael Jarvis 1:49.33
2011 Ransom Note 4 Michael Hills Barry Hills 1:49.42
2012 Questioning 4 William Buick John Gosden 1:50.62
2013 Mull of Killough 7 George Baker Jane Chapple-Hyam 1:48.58
2014 Mull of Killough 8 Adam Kirby Jane Chapple-Hyam 1:48.44
2015 French Navy 7 William Buick Charlie Appleby 1:51.81
2016 Mahsoob 5 Paul Hanagan John Gosden 1:53.67
2017 Steel Of Madrid[b] 4 Pat Dobbs Richard Hannon Jr. 1:51.27
2018 Forest Ranger 4 Tony Hamilton Richard Fahey 1:52.38
2019 Zabeel Prince 6 Andrea Atzeni Roger Varian 1:52.43
no race 2020 [c]
2021 My Oberon 4 James Doyle William Haggas 1:52.05
2022 Master of The Seas 4 William Buick Charlie Appleby 1:49.60
2023 Ottoman Fleet 4 William Buick Charlie Appleby 1:55.17
2024 Ottoman Fleet 5 William Buick Charlie Appleby 1:47.51
  1. ^ The 1999 edition was run on Newmarket's July Course over 1 mile and 110 yards
  2. ^ Steel Of Madrid was later exported to Australia and renamed Calderon
  3. ^ The 2020 running was cancelled because of the COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom[3]

See also

References

  1. ^ "1972 Rubbing House Stakes". Glasgow Herald. 12 April 1972. Retrieved 17 February 2013.
  2. ^ "1973 Earl of Sefton Stakes". Glasgow Herald. 11 April 1973. Retrieved 17 February 2013.
  3. ^ "Coronavirus: Horse racing in Great Britain suspended until end of April". BBC Sport. 17 March 2020.
  • galopp-sieger.de – Earl of Sefton Stakes (ex Rubbing House Stakes).
  • ifhaonline.org – International Federation of Horseracing Authorities – Earl of Sefton Stakes (2019).
  • pedigreequery.com – Earl of Sefton Stakes – Newmarket.
  • Abelson, Edward; Tyrrel, John (1993). The Breedon Book of Horse Racing Records. Breedon Books. p. 17. ISBN 1-873626-15-0.