Flying Childers Stakes

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The Flying Childers Stakes is a Group 2 flat horse race in Great Britain open to two-year-old horses. It is run at Doncaster over a distance of 5 furlongs and 3 yards (1,008 metres), and it is scheduled to take place each year in September.

Flying Childers Stakes
Group 2 race
LocationDoncaster Racecourse
Doncaster, England
Inaugurated1967
Race typeFlat / Thoroughbred
SponsorWainwrights
WebsiteDoncaster
Race information
Distance5f 3y (1,008 metres)
SurfaceTurf
TrackStraight
QualificationTwo-year-olds
Weight9 st 3 lb
Allowances
3 lb for fillies
Purse£115,000 (2022)
1st: £65,217
Flying Childers Stakes
2023
Red and royal blue (quartered), checked sleevesDark blue, pink striped sleeves, pink capGrey, dark blue sleeves and cap
Big EvsFlora Of BermudaRosario
Previous years
2022
White, dark blue cross belts, sleeves and capLight blue, orange epauletsPurple, white cap, purple stars
TrilliumThe Platinum QueenCrispy Cat
2021
Yellow, black star, diabolo on sleevesSilver, gold braid, maroon cap, gold tasselWhite, black seams, white sleeves, black stars, white cap, black star
CaturraArmorCorazon
2020-2011
2020
Grey, grey and red diabolo on sleeves, red capRed, white sash, royal blue capDark green, beige seams, striped sleeves, dark green cap
UbettabelieveitSacredMeasure Of Magic
2019
Beige, brown striped sleevesWhite, red sash, red and white striped capYellow, black cross of lorraine, striped sleeves
A'aliDream ShotWheels On Fire
2018
GreyRoyal blue, white hoop, striped sleeves, white cap, royal blue starRoyal blue, orange disc, striped sleeves and cap
Soldier's CallWell Done FoxGossamer Wings
2017
Maroon, beige braces, beige capGrey and purple diamonds, grey sleeves and capGrey and maroon (quartered), white sleeves
HeartacheHavana GreyMay Girl
2016
Red, white stripe, striped sleevesRed, purple sleeves, red armlets, black cap, yellow starPink, pink and dark blue diabolo on sleeves, dark blue cap
ArdadThe Last LionLegendary Lunch
2015
Silver, gold braid, maroon cap, gold tasselRed, white sash, royal blue capRoyal blue
GutaifanOrnateLog Out Island
2014
Light blue, dark blue armlets, dark blue capPurple, emerald green striped sleeves, white capBlack and white (quartered), halved sleeves, black cap, white star
BeaconAstrophysicsAccepted
2013
Dark blue and white check, dark blue sleeves, emerald green capClaret, gold braid, claret sleeves, claret cap, gold tasselGrey, purple seams, sleeves and cap
Green DoorWind FireExtortionist
2012
Royal blue, red chevrons, white and red striped sleeves, red and white quartered capRoyal blue, yellow stripe, yellow sleeves, royal blue armlets and star on yellow capRed, yellow star, yellow and red diabolo on sleeves, red cap, yellow star
Sir PrancealotBungle InthejungleSound Of Guns
2011
Royal blue, orange disc, striped sleeves and capRoyal blue, white epaulets, striped capYellow, royal blue star, orange sleeves and cap
RequintoBurwaazCaledonia Lady
2010-2001
2010
Red, emerald green triple diamond, armlets and diamond on capYellow, purple disc, yellow sleeves, purple spots, quartered capMaroon, mauve epaulets
ZebedeeDinkum DiamondNew Planet
2009
Royal blueMaroon and white (quartered), light blue sleeves, white capBlack, pink seams, hooped sleeves and cap
Sand VixenBould MoverMister Manannan
2008
Yellow, Black Cross of Lorraine, Black and Yellow striped sleeves, Dark Blue capRed, Red cap, White spotsRoyal Blue, White stars, Light Blue cap
Madame Trop ViteAnglezarkeMythical Border
2007
Terracotta, Grey epauletsBlack, White stars, diabolo on sleeves, White cap, Black starRed, Black inverted triangle and star on cap
Fleeting SpiritSpirit Of SharjahCute Ass
2006
Pink, emerald green cross belts, armlets and spots on capDark Blue and Orange diabolo, Dark Blue sleeves, Orange armlets, Orange cap, Dark Blue diamondRed, Black chevrons, White sleeves, Black armlets, White cap
Wi DudBahama MamaHoh Mike
2005
White, Dark Blue and White check capLight blue and red (quartered), white sleeves, red capLight blue and red (quartered), white sleeves, white cap
Godfrey StreetHunter StreetRiver Thames
2004
Red, two light blue veesPeacock blue, old gold sleeves, red capPink, black chevron, quartered cap
Chateau IstanaTournedosKissing Lights
2003
Maroon, white sleeves, maroon cap, white starGrey, dark green seams and star on capPeacock blue, old gold sleeves, red cap
Howick FallsChina EyesNights Cross
2002
Royal blue, gold sash, black capWhite, dark blue armlets and capPurple, light blue chevron, light blue cap
Wunders DreamRevenueSpeed Cop
2001
Royal blue, white epaulets, striped capWhite, green stripes, green capPurple, yellow seams, hooped sleeves and star on cap
SaddadSwiss LakeWishmaster
2000-1991
2000
Royal blue, white cross belts, emerald green sleeves and capDark blue, yellow sash, yellow sleeves, dark blue stars, yellow capYellow, Royal Blue stars, hooped sleeves, Yellow cap, Royal Blue star
Superstar LeoMisty EyedZilch
1999
Red, light blue diamonds, white spots on sleeves, red cap, light blue spotsEmerald green and white diamondsPink, emerald green chevrons, hooped sleeves, pink cap
Mrs PEmerald PeaceMagic Of Love
1998
Light blue and red diamonds, light blue sleeves, red cap, light blue diamondDark blueWhite, large red spots and armlets, red and white quartered cap
Sheer VikingBorrominiRed Prairie
1997
Royal blue, white chevron, light blue capYellow, dark green sash, sleeves and star on capMaroon, white sleeves, maroon cap, white star
Land Of DreamsTippitt BoyTitanic
1996
Maroon and dark blue diamonds, white sleeves and capStrawBlack and White (quartered), chevrons on sleeves
EasycallCompton PlaceDeep Finesse
1995
Royal Blue, Grey sleeves, Royal Blue armlets, Royal Blue cap, Grey starRoyal blue, white epaulets, striped capYellow, light blue stars on body and cap
Cayman KaiMubhijLucky Lionel
1994
Yellow, black epauletsDark blue, yellow chevron, white and yellow diabolo on sleeves, yellow capMaroon, white sleeves, maroon cap, white star
Raah AlgharbMind GamesMillstream
1993
Black, orange star, hooped sleeves and star on capWhite, black cross-belts and sleeves, yellow capRoyal Blue, Red triple diamond, Royal Blue and White diabolo on sleeves, Royal Blue cap, Red diamond
Imperial BailiwickGreat DeedsSelhurstpark Flyer
1992
Purple, light blue chevron, light blue capPink and yellow diamonds, yellow sleeves and capEmerald green, royal blue sleeves, white cap, emerald green spots
Poker ChipSaint ExpressSatank
1991
Maroon, beige sleeves, maroon armlets, beige capYellow, red epaulets, hooped sleeves, red capYellow and orange hoops, white sleeves and cap
Paris HousePower LakeColway Bold
1990-1988
1990
Emerald green, royal blue sleeves, white cap, emerald green spotsRoyal blue, white epaulets, striped capBeige, dark blue sleeves, grey armlets, dark blue cap
Distinctly NorthMujadilVintage Only
1988
White, light blue spots, white sleeves, light blue cap, white spotsMaroon, white sleeves, maroon cap, white starWhite, red stars, hooped sleeves, red cap, white star
Shuttlecock CornerKerreraAlmost Blue
 

History

The event is named after Flying Childers, a famous 18th-century racehorse bred at Carr House near Doncaster. It was established in 1967, and it was originally called the Norfolk Stakes. It was renamed when a different race became known as the Norfolk Stakes in 1973, and from this point it held Group 1 status. It was downgraded to Group 2 in 1979.

The Flying Childers Stakes is currently run on the third day of Doncaster's four-day St Leger Festival, the day before the St Leger Stakes.

Records

Leading jockey (6 wins):

  • Frankie Dettori - Howick Falls (2003), Fleeting Spirit (2007), Sand Vixen (2009), Gutaifan (2015), Ardad (2016), A'ali (2019)

Leading trainer (5 wins):

  • Sir Michael StouteMusic Maestro (1977), Marwell (1980), Green Desert (1985), Raah Algharb (1994), Saddad (2001)

Winners

YearWinnerJockeyTrainerTime
1967D'UrbervilleJimmy LindleyJeremy Tree
1968Tower WalkTaffy ThomasGeoffrey Barling
1969Tribal ChiefLester PiggottBrian Swift1:02.00
1970Mummy's PetGeoff LewisJohn Sutcliffe, Jr.1:00.20
1971Rose DubarryTony MurrayTom Waugh0:58.10
1972Marble ArchLester PiggottTed Curtin1:02.80
1973Gentle ThoughtsLester PiggottTed Curtin1:00.80
1974Hot SparkLester PiggottDermot Weld1:01.80
1975Hittite GloryFrankie DurrScobie Breasley1:01.00
1976Mandrake MajorWillie CarsonDenys Smith1:02.80
1977Music MaestroGreville StarkeyMichael Stoute1:02.50
1978Devon DittyGreville StarkeyHarry Thomson Jones1:01.80
1979AbeerSteve CauthenJeremy Tree
1980MarwellGreville StarkeyMichael Stoute1:01.40
1981PeterhofEdward HideVincent O'Brien
1982KafuGreville StarkeyGuy Harwood
1983SuperlativeTony IvesBill O'Gorman1:02.70
1984Prince SaboJohn ReidBrian Swift1:00.60
1985Green DesertLester PiggottMichael Stoute1:01.20
1986Sizzling MelodyRichard HillsLord John FitzGerald0:58.91
1987Gallic LeagueSteve CauthenBarry Hills1:00.48
1988Shuttlecock CornerRay CochranePaul Felgate1:00.59
1989no race [a]
1990Distinctly NorthPat EdderyJack Berry1:00.23
1991Paris HouseJohn CarrollJack Berry1:00.19
1992Poker ChipMichael HillsIan Balding1:00.56
1993Imperial BailiwickJohn WilliamsMark Usher1:00.44
1994Raah AlgharbWalter SwinburnMichael Stoute1:01.69
1995Cayman KaiPat EdderyRichard Hannon Sr.1:01.01
1996EasycallMichael TebbuttBrian Meehan1:00.08
1997Land of DreamsDarryll HollandMark Johnston1:00.94
1998Sheer VikingMichael HillsBarry Hills0:59.94
1999Mrs PPat EdderyLinda Stubbs1:00.25
2000Superstar LeoMichael HillsWilliam Haggas0:59.32
2001SaddadRichard HillsSir Michael Stoute0:59.94
2002Wunders DreamMicky FentonJames Given0:59.00
2003Howick FallsFrankie DettoriDavid Loder1:01.58
2004Chateau Istana [b]Seb SandersNick Littmoden1:00.36
2005Godfrey StreetRyan MooreRichard Hannon Sr.1:02.43
2006Wi Dud [c]Neil CallanKevin Ryan0:58.39
2007Fleeting SpiritFrankie DettoriJeremy Noseda0:58.46
2008Madame Trop ViteTed DurcanKevin Ryan1:00.22
2009Sand VixenFrankie DettoriSaeed bin Suroor0:58.10
2010ZebedeeRichard HughesRichard Hannon Sr.0:59.42
2011RequintoWayne LordanDavid Wachman0:59.23
2012Sir PrancealotJohnny MurtaghRichard Hannon Sr.0:59.47
2013Green DoorJim CrowleyOlly Stevens0:59.94
2014BeaconWilliam BuickRichard Hannon Jr.0:58.36
2015GutaifanFrankie DettoriRichard Hannon Jr.0:58.04
2016ArdadFrankie DettoriJohn Gosden0:59.19
2017HeartacheRyan MooreClive Cox0:58.73
2018Soldier's CallDaniel TudhopeArchie Watson0:59.08
2019A'aliFrankie DettoriSimon Crisford0:59.35
2020UbettabelieveitRowan ScottNigel Tinkler1:00.77
2021CaturraAdam KirbyClive Cox0:58.58
2022TrilliumPat DobbsRichard Hannon Jr.0:59.34
2023Big EvsTom MarquandMichael Appleby0:59.89

See also

References

  • Paris-Turf:
    • "1980"., "1982"., "1984"., "1985"., "1986"., "1987".
  • Racing Post:
  • galopp-sieger.deFlying Childers Stakes (ex Norfolk Stakes).
  • horseracingintfed.comInternational Federation of Horseracing Authorities – Flying Childers Stakes (2018).
  • pedigreequery.comFlying Childers Stakes – Doncaster.
  • Abelson, Edward; Tyrrel, John (1993). The Breedon Book of Horse Racing Records. Breedon Books. pp. 181–182. ISBN 1-873626-15-0.