Greenham Stakes

The Greenham Stakes is a Group 3 flat horse race in Great Britain open to three-year-old colts and geldings. It is run over a distance of 7 furlongs (1,408 metres) at Newbury in April.

Greenham Stakes
Group 3 race
LocationNewbury Racecourse
Newbury, Berkshire, England
Inaugurated1906
Race typeFlat / Thoroughbred
SponsorWatership Down Stud
WebsiteNewbury
Race information
Distance7f (1,408 metres)
SurfaceTurf
TrackStraight
QualificationThree-year-old
colts and geldings
Weight9 st 0 lb
Purse£55,000 (2021)
1st: £31,191
Greenham Stakes
2024
Red, white sash, royal blue capPurple, yellow epaulets and armletsEmerald green, red sash, yellow sleeves, white cap
EsquireZoum ZoumEl Bodon
Previous years
2023
Emerald green, royal blue sleeves, white cap, emerald green spotsLight blue, yellow and light blue halved sleevesMaroon, grey epaulets
Isaac ShelbyCharynTheoryofeverything
2022
Yellow, dark blue seams, yellow capSilver, gold braid, maroon cap, gold tasselMauve, gold chevron hoop, white sleeves, purple stars, white cap, purple star
Perfect PowerLusailAngel Bleu
2021
Light blue and black stripes, black sleeves and capBeige, dark blue armlets, dark blue capNavy and yellow diamonds, maroon triple diamond, orange collar and cuffs
ChinditMehmentoThe Lir Jet
2020-2011
2019
Royal blue, white epaulets, striped capRed, white star, white sleeves, dark blue stars, dark blue capLight blue and black stripes, black sleeves and cap
MohaatherGreat ScotUrban Icon
2018
Yellow, black and yellow striped sleeves, white capGreen, pink sash and cap, white sleevesDark blue, orange star and star on cap
James GarfieldExpert EyeHey Gaman
2017
Royal blueRoyal blue, white capRoyal blue, white epaulets, striped cap
Barney RoyDream CastleZainhom
2016
Royal blue, white epaulets, striped capDark blueRoyal blue
TasleetKnife EdgeLog Out Island
2015
Royal Blue, White Epaulets, Pink CapRoyal blue, white epaulets, striped capPurple, light green star, purple sleeves, light green stars, purple cap, light green star
MuhaararEstidhkaarIvawood
2014
Green, pink sash and cap, white sleevesWhite, red sash, red and white striped capRoyal blue, maroon sash and star on cap
KingmanNight of ThunderMaster Carpenter
2013
Grey, maroon epauletsLight green, pink starsYellow, royal blue chevron, royal blue cap
Olympic GlorySir Patrick MooreMoohaajim
2012
Royal blue, yellow stripe, diamonds on sleeves, yellow capMaroon and yellow (quartered), halved sleeves, dark blue capLight blue and black stripes, black sleeves and cap
Caspar NetscherBoomerang BobBronterre
2011
Green, pink sash and cap, white sleevesGrey, emerald green inverted triangle, sleeves and capRoyal blue, silver striped sleeves, red and royal blue hooped cap
FrankelExcelebrationShropshire
2010-2001
2010
Red, black spots and sleeves, red capOrange, black triple diamond, black cap, orange diamondsRoyal blue, white epaulets, striped cap
Dick TurpinCanford CliffsArcano
2009
White, purple stripe, check capGreen, pink sash and cap, white sleevesPurple and white diabolo, white sleeves, purple cap
VocalisedCityscapeIcesolator
2008
Maroon, Grey diamondDark Blue, White cross belts, Yellow sleeves and capEmerald Green and White stripes, Emerald Green sleeves, White armlets, Orange cap
Paco BoyBobs SurpriseRed Alert Day
2007
Purple, yellow stars, yellow sleeves, purple armlets, purple cap, yellow starMauveBlack, white hollow box, diabolo on sleeves
Major CadeauxDutch ArtHalicarnassus
2006
Light blue and red diamonds, light blue sleeves, red cap, light blue diamondRoyal blue, orange disc, striped sleeves and capDark Blue and Yellow stripes, Yellow sleeves, Dark Blue seams, Yellow cap
Red ClubsMarcus AndronicusAssertive
2005
LIGHT GREEN, royal blue cross sashes and sleeves, light green cap, royal blue spotsRed and green stripes, checked capPink, Black cap, Pink spots
IndesatchelJohnny JumpupGaleota
2004
Royal blue, orange disc, striped sleeves and capEmerald green, royal blue sleeves, white cap, emerald green spotsRoyal blue, white epaulets, striped cap
Salford CityFokineSo Will I
2003
Royal blue, white epaulets, striped capRoyal blue, white striped sleeves, white capWhite, red cross belts, white sleeves, red stars, red cap, yellow star
MuqbilZafeenMister Links
2002
Dark Blue, Light Blue sleeves, Purple stars, Purple cap, Light Blue starWhite, orange and white striped capPink
RedbackGuys And DollsChinook
2001
Royal blue, white epaulets, striped capLight blue and black stripes, black sleeves and capYellow, large Purple spots, sleeves and spots on cap
MunirFrenchmans BayImperial Dancer
2000-1991
2000
White, royal blue hoop, diabolo on sleeves, royal blue capGreen, pink sash and cap, white sleevesWhite, red chevron and cap, blue sleeves
Barathea GuestDistant MusicWinning Venture
1999
Dark blue, light blue cross belts, striped sleeves, white capGreen, blue hooped sleeves, striped capLime green
EnriqueExeatPerugino Bay
1998
Dark blueRoyal blue, white epaulets, striped capPink, Light Blue cross belts and armlets, Light Blue and Pink quartered cap
Victory NoteLa-FaahMerlin's Ring
1997
Royal blue, white chevron, light blue capEmerald green, royal blue sleeves, white cap, emerald green spotsGreen, red epaulets and sleeves
YalaietaneeRevoqueMuchea
1996
Royal blue, orange disc, striped sleeves and capYellow, Royal Blue chevron, chevrons on sleeves, Yellow cap, Royal Blue starsLight blue and orange diamonds, light blue sleeves, light blue cap, orange star
Danehill DancerKahir AlmaydanTagula
1995
MAROON, light blue slvs, light blue cap, maroon diamondRoyal blue, white epaulets, striped capRed and white hoops, striped sleeves and cap
Celtic SwingBahriMoon King
1994
Emerald green, royal blue sleeves, white cap, emerald green spotsRoyal blue, white epaulets, striped capWhite, red sash, red and white striped cap
Turtle IslandLuhukCool Jazz
1993
Black and White (halved), sleeves reversed, Red capMaroon, white sleeves, maroon cap, white starLight Blue, Purple epaulets, quartered cap
InchinorWolfhoundSwing Low
1992
Maroon, white sleeves, maroon cap, white starYellow, red epaulets, hooped sleeves, red capWhite, maroon sleeves and cap with white spots
Lion CavernRiver FallsSwing Low
1991
White, red braces, black capRoyal blue, white epaulets, striped capTurquoise, silver stripe, quartered cap
Bog TrotterMukaddamahShalford
1990-1981
1990
Yellow, red epaulets, hooped sleeves, red capYellow, Black star, Light Blue sleeves, yellow capRoyal blue, white epaulets, striped cap
Rock CityMontendreRami
1989
GREEN, red epaulettes, green capYellow, black diamond, quartered capGreen, red chevron, quartered cap
ZayyaniLunar MoverBatshoof
1988
Green, pink sash and cap, white sleevesMaroon, white sleeves, maroon cap, white starEmerald green, royal blue sleeves, white cap, emerald green spots
ZelphiIntimidateGallic League
1987
Green, yellow sleeves, red and green hooped capYellow, blue diamonds on body, yellow cap, blue spotsGreen, pink sash and cap, white sleeves
Risk MeDeputy GovernorBellotto
1986
Dark blue, light blue cross belts, striped sleeves, white capRoyal Blue, White chevron, light blue capMauve, sky blue stripes and sleeves, mauve cap
FaustusLead On TimeHallgate
1985
Maroon, white sleeves, maroon cap, white starDark blue, light blue cross belts, striped sleeves, white capDark blue and white stripes, quartered cap
BairnBassenthwaiteEfisio
1984
Cerise, white cross belts, black cap, white starMaroon, white sleeves, royal blue capMaroon, white sleeves, maroon cap, white star
Creag-an-SgorDefecting DancerNorthern Tempest
1983
Yellow, black epauletsDark blue, light blue cross belts, striped sleeves, white capOrange, emerald green sash and spots on cap, black sleeves
WasslProclaimAll Systems Go
1982
Yellow, purple striped sleeves, striped capWhite, green and yellow striped sleeves, yellow and white quartered capRed, white sleeves, royal blue cap
CajunTender KingMacmillion
1981
Purple, pink sleeves, pink and yellow check capRoyal blue, light blue epaulets and capYellow, black sleeves, yellow and light blue quartered cap
Another RealmAge Quod AgisBeldale Flutter
1980-1970
1980
Cherry, cornflower blue sash and capEmerald green, royal blue sleeves, white cap, emerald green spotsBlack, red sleeves, black cap, red spots
Final StrawMonteverdiPosse
1979
ApricotEmerald green, orange braces and cap, hooped sleevesGreen and red (quartered), red sleeves and cap
KrisYoung GenerationMarquee Universal
1978
White, primrose sleeves, black capOrange, black sleeves, quartered capRoyal blue, red chevrons, royal blue cap
DerrylinWeth NanDouble Form
1977
Light Green and Yellow check, Yellow capBlack, white spots on body and sleevesWhite, Light Blue spots, Light Blue cap
He Loves MeTachypousGallant Welsh
1976
Red and white hoops, green sleeves, red capBlack, white cross-belts and sleeves, yellow capBrown, white collar and cuffs, striped sleeves and cap
WollowSuper CavalierGentilhombre
1975
Royal blue, white hoop on body, striped capDark blue, yellow hoop, armlets and spots on capWhite and Black (halved horizontally), check cap, Yellow sleeves
Mark AnthonyGrundyGreat Ball
1974
Dark blue and white stripes, blue sleeves, gold cap, blue hoopLight blue, pink sashDark blue, white sleeves and cap
Glen StraeAppleby FairWelsh Harmony
1973
Beaver brown, maple leaf green cross belts and capOld gold, white hoops, black capGreen, yellow sleeves, light grey cap
BoldboyLunchtimeMon Fils
1972
Brown, orange quartered capMauve, yellow sashSalmon pink, grey sleeves, white cap
MartinmasSharpen UpDo Battle
1971
Black, gold cross and stripe on capGreen, red sleeves, light blue capPink, black and white striped sleeves, white cap
Mill ReefBreeders DreamSwing Easy
1970
Champagne, turquoise cross-belts and sleeves, grey capBlack, white hoop and armletsPrimrose, rose sleeves
Gold RodDuke of ParmaRing Round The Moon
 

History

The event is named after Greenham, the civil parish where Newbury Racecourse is located. It was established in 1906, and was initially contested over a mile.[1]

The race continued with its original length until the start of World War II.[2] It was not staged from 1941 to 1948, and resumed with a distance of 7 furlongs and 60 yards in 1949.[3] It was shortened to 7 furlongs in 1956.[4]

The Greenham Stakes can serve as a trial for various colts' Classics in Europe. The last winner to achieve victory in the 2000 Guineas was Frankel in 2011, and the most recent 2,000 Guineas winner to compete in the Greenham Stakes was Night of Thunder, the 2014 runner-up.

Records

Leading jockey (5 wins):

  • Steve DonoghueSydmonton (1911), Polygnotus (1919), Silvern (1920), Green Fire (1924), Zelina (1934)
  • Joe MercerCounsel (1955), Heathen (1968), Boldboy (1973), Kris (1979), Creag-an-Sgor (1984)

Leading trainer (6 wins):

  • Henry CecilWollow (1976), Kris (1979), Cajun (1982), Faustus (1986), Enrique (1999), Frankel (2011)
  • Richard Hannon Sr.Rock City (1990), Redback (2002), Major Cadeaux (2007), Paco Boy (2008), Dick Turpin (2010), Olympic Glory (2013)

Winners since 1931

YearWinnerJockeyTrainerTime
1931Link BoyR DickJoseph Lawson
1932OrwellBobby JonesJoseph Lawson
1933HarineroC RayRichard Dawson
1934ZelinaSteve DonoghueHugh Powney
1935TheftGordon RichardsFrank Butters
1936Noble KingR PerrymanFrank Butters
1937FairfordTommy WestonHarry Cottrill
1938MirzaHarry WraggFrank Butters
1939FairstoneC RichardsHarry Cottrill
1940Tant MieuxGordon RichardsFred Darling
1941–48no race
1949Star KingDoug SmithJack Waugh
1950Port o'LightTommy GoslingWalter Nightingall
1951no race
1952SerpenyoeFrankie DurrWilliam Smyth
1953March PastTed FordyceKen Cundell
1954InfatuationBill RickabyVic Smyth
1955CounselJoe MercerJack Colling
1956RatificationHarry CarrVic Smyth
1957Pipe of PeaceScobie BreasleyGordon Richards
1958ParesaBill RickabyReg Day
1959MashamDoug SmithGeoffrey Brooke
1960FilipepiGeoff LewisRon Smyth
1961PrimusDoug SmithGordon Richards
1962RomulusWally SwinburnFulke Johnson Houghton
1963Fighting ShipS SmithJack Jarvis
1964ExcelFrankie DurrTommy Gosling
1965Silly SeasonGeoff LewisIan Balding
1966no race
1967Play HighDuncan KeithWalter Nightingall
1968HeathenJoe MercerDick Hern
1969Tower WalkTaffy ThomasGeoffrey Barling
1970Gold RodFrankie DurrReg Akehurst
1971Mill ReefGeoff LewisIan Balding1:27.81
1972MartinmasPhilip WaldronIan Balding1:32.00
1973BoldboyJoe MercerDick Hern1:27.00
1974Glen StraeTony MurrayRyan Price1:28.10
1975Mark AnthonyLester PiggottClive Brittain1:41.70
1976WollowGianfranco DettoriHenry Cecil1:26.10
1977He Loves MeTony KimberleyJeremy Hindley1:29.90
1978DerrylinEric EldinDoug Smith
1979KrisJoe MercerHenry Cecil1:28.02
1980Final StrawGreville StarkeyMichael Stoute
1981Another RealmGreville StarkeyFrankie Durr
1982CajunLester PiggottHenry Cecil
1983WasslWillie CarsonJohn Dunlop1:31.20
1984Creag-An-SgorJoe MercerCharlie Nelson1:26.91
1985BairnLester PiggottLuca Cumani
1986FaustusSteve CauthenHenry Cecil1:35.98
1987Risk MeSteve CauthenPaul Kelleway1:38.39
1988ZelphiPat EdderyJeremy Tree1:29.12
1989ZayyaniBilly NewnesFulke Johnson Houghton1:31.72
1990Rock CityPat EdderyRichard Hannon Sr.1:28.22
1991Bog TrotterLester PiggottWilliam Haggas1:26.49
1992Lion CavernSteve CauthenAndré Fabre1:32.04
1993InchinorFrankie DettoriRoger Charlton1:30.38
1994Turtle IslandJohn ReidPeter Chapple-Hyam1:30.89
1995Celtic SwingKevin DarleyLady Herries1:24.31
1996Danehill DancerPat EdderyNeville Callaghan1:30.18
1997YalaietaneeFrankie DettoriMichael Stoute1:26.07
1998Victory NoteJohn ReidPeter Chapple-Hyam1:33.27
1999EnriqueKieren FallonHenry Cecil1:25.19
2000Barathea Guest [a]Philip RobinsonGeorge Margarson1:26.88
2001MunirRichard HillsBarry Hills1:31.64
2002RedbackDarryll HollandRichard Hannon Sr.1:23.84
2003MuqbilWillie SuppleJohn Dunlop1:24.48
2004Salford CityJohnny MurtaghDavid Elsworth1:26.97
2005IndesatchelJamie SpencerDavid Wachman1:29.24
2006Red ClubsMichael HillsBarry Hills1:25.69
2007Major CadeauxRichard HughesRichard Hannon Sr.1:23.66
2008Paco BoyRichard HughesRichard Hannon Sr.1:27.14
2009VocalisedKevin ManningJim Bolger1:27.81
2010Dick TurpinRyan MooreRichard Hannon Sr.1:22.72
2011FrankelTom QueallyHenry Cecil1:24.60
2012Caspar NetscherShane KellyAlan McCabe1:32.32
2013Olympic GloryRichard HughesRichard Hannon Sr.1:26.14
2014KingmanJames DoyleJohn Gosden1:26.95
2015MuhaararFrankie DettoriCharles Hills1:20.80
2016Tasleet[b]Paul HanaganWilliam Haggas1:25.38
2017Barney RoyJames DoyleRichard Hannon Jr.1:23.08
2018James GarfieldFrankie DettoriGeorge Scott1:26.98
2019MohaatherJim CrowleyMarcus Tregoning1:26.89
no race 2020 [c]
2021ChinditPat DobbsRichard Hannon Jr.1:23.98
2022Perfect PowerChristophe SoumillonRichard Fahey1:22.77
2023Isaac ShelbySean LeveyBrian Meehan1:29.05
2024EsquireDaniel TudhopeDavid O'Meara1:25.17

Earlier winners

  • 1906: Rocketter
  • 1907: Donna Caterina
  • 1908: Sir Toby
  • 1909: Minoru
  • 1910: Bronzino
  • 1911: Sydmonton
  • 1912: Jingling Geordie
  • 1913: Shogun
  • 1914: Sunny Lake
  • 1915: Let Fly / Sunfire *
  • 1916: Analogy
  • 1917–18: no race
  • 1919: Polygnotus
  • 1920: Silvern
  • 1921: no race
  • 1922: Weathervane
  • 1923: Parth
  • 1924: Green Fire
  • 1925: Sparus
  • 1926: Friar Wile
  • 1927: Lordland
  • 1928: The Wheedler
  • 1929: Sidonia
  • 1930: Christopher Robin

* The 1915 race was a dead-heat and has joint winners.

See also

References