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Bengough Stakes
The Bengough Stakes is a Group 3 flat horse race in Great Britain open to horses aged three years or older. It is run at Ascot over a distance of 6 furlongs (1,207 metres), and it is scheduled to take place each year in early October.
| Group 3 race | |
| Location | Ascot Racecourse Ascot, England |
|---|---|
| Inaugurated | 1986 |
| Race type | Flat / Thoroughbred |
| Sponsor | John Guest Racing |
| Website | Ascot |
| Race information | |
| Distance | 6f (1,207 metres) |
| Surface | Turf |
| Track | Straight |
| Qualification | Three-years-old and up |
| Weight | 9 st 1 lb (3yo); 9 st 2 lb (4yo+) 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 * * after 31 March |
| Purse | £80,000 (2022) 1st: £45,368 |
| 2023 | ||
| Annaf | Commanche Falls | Pink Crystal |
| Previous years | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | ||
| Rohaan | Summerghand | Commanche Falls |
| 2021 | ||
| Vadreamd | King's Lynn | Ventura Diamond |
| 2020-2011 | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | ||
| Dakota Gold | The Tin Man | Brando |
| 2019 | ||
| Cape Byron | Donjuan Triumphant | Keystroke |
| 2018 | ||
| Projection | Dream Of Dreams | Hey Jonesy |
| 2018 | ||
| Projection | Dream Of Dreams | Hey Jonesy |
| 2017 | ||
| Blue Point | Projection | Magical Memory |
| 2016 | ||
| Shalaa | Mehronissa | Raucous |
| 2015 | ||
| Eastern Impact | Naadirr | Polybius |
| 2014 | ||
| Lightning Moon | Danzeno | Louis The Pious |
| 2013 | ||
| Tropics | Music Master | Hoof It |
| 2012 | ||
| Mince | Soul | Eton Rifles |
| 2011 | ||
| Royal Rock | Rose Bonheur | Desert Poppy |
| 2010-2001 | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | ||
| Bewitched | Genki | Secret Witness |
| 2009 | ||
| Royal Rock | Triple Aspect | Brave Prospector |
| 2008 | ||
| Conquest | Zidane | Sir Gerry |
| 2007 | ||
| Greek Renaissance | Beckermet | Galeota |
| 2006 | ||
| Bygone Days | Borderlescott | Tax Free |
| 2005 | ||
| Welsh Emperor | Baltic King | Moss Vale |
| 2004 | ||
| Royal Millennium | Moss Vale | Quito |
| 2003 | ||
| Ashdown Express | Royal Millennium | Colonel Cotton |
| 2002 | ||
| Needwood Blade | Orientor | Acclamation |
| 2001 | ||
| Danehurst | Orientor | Bahamian Pirate |
| 2000-1991 | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | ||
| Bahamian Pirate | Andreyev | Rushcutter Bay |
| 1999 | ||
| Gaelic Storm | Pipalong | Delegate |
| 1998 | ||
| Bold Edge | Tedburrow | Shmoose |
| 1997 | ||
| My Best Valentine | Bollin Joanne | Snow Kid |
| 1996 | ||
| Russian Revival | Passion For Life | Easy Option |
| 1995 | ||
| Royale Figurine | Hello Mister | Indhar |
| 1994 | ||
| Elrafa Ah | Hard To Figure | Luana |
| 1993 | ||
| Montendre | Marina Park | Blyton Lad |
| 1992 | ||
| Hamas | Blyton Lad | Bunty Boo |
| 1991 | ||
| On Tiptoes | Blyton Lad | Furajet |
| 1990-1988 | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | ||
| Ra'A | Dancing Music | Tod |
| 1989 | ||
| Lugana Beach | Ski Captain | Habitancy |
| 1988 | ||
| Umbelata | Teeming Shore | Peace Girl |
History edit
The event was originally held at Newmarket, where it was called the Bentinck Stakes. It was named after Lord George Bentinck (1802–1848), a successful racehorse owner. It was established in 1986, and was initially a 5-furlong race with Listed status. It was extended to 6 furlongs in 1993, and promoted to Group 3 level in 2003.
The race was transferred to Ascot and renamed the Bengough Memorial Stakes in 2008. Its title was shortened to the Bengough Stakes in 2010. It was formerly staged in mid-October, but it is currently held in the early part of the month.
The Bengough Stakes is named in memory of Sir Piers Bengough (1929–2005), Her Majesty's Representative at Ascot from 1984 to 1997.
Records edit
Most successful horse (2 wins):
- Royal Rock – 2009, 2011
Leading jockey (3 wins):
- Ted Durcan – Royal Millennium (2004), Greek Renaissance (2007), Royal Rock (2011)
Leading trainer (3 wins):
- Saeed bin Suroor – Russian Revival (1996), Bygone Days (2006), Greek Renaissance (2007)
- Chris Wall – Ashdown Express (2003), Royal Rock (2009, 2011)
Winners edit
| Year | Winner | Age | Jockey | Trainer | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Gwydion | 3 | Steve Cauthen | Henry Cecil | 1:01.73 |
| 1987 | Perion | 5 | Pat Eddery | Geoff Lewis | 1:02.96 |
| 1988 | Umbelata | 5 | Michael Roberts | Mick Naughton | 1:00.90 |
| 1989 | Lugana Beach | 3 | Steve Cauthen | David Elsworth | 0:59.45 |
| 1990 | Ra'A | 3 | Willie Carson | Harry Thomson Jones | 1:00.20 |
| 1991 | On Tiptoes | 3 | Michael Roberts | Jim Leigh | 0:58.64 |
| 1992 | Hamas | 3 | Willie Carson | Peter Walwyn | 0:58.22 |
| 1993 | Montendre | 6 | John Reid | Matt McCormack | 1:13.32 |
| 1994 | Elrafa Ah | 3 | Richard Hills | Harry Thomson Jones | 1:11.80 |
| 1995 | Royale Figurine | 4 | John Reid | Martin Fetherston-Godley | 1:11.53 |
| 1996 | Russian Revival | 3 | Walter Swinburn | Saeed bin Suroor | 1:11.38 |
| 1997 | My Best Valentine | 7 | Ray Cochrane | Vic Soane | 1:14.81 |
| 1998 | Bold Edge | 3 | Dane O'Neill | Richard Hannon Sr. | 1:11.52 |
| 1999 | Gaelic Storm | 5 | Darryll Holland | Mark Johnston | 1:13.60 |
| 2000 | Bahamian Pirate | 5 | Adrian Nicholls | David Nicholls | 1:13.63 |
| 2001 | Danehurst | 3 | Seb Sanders | Sir Mark Prescott | 1:14.97 |
| 2002 | Needwood Blade | 4 | Seb Sanders | Bryan McMahon | 1:11.20 |
| 2003 | Ashdown Express | 4 | Richard Mullen | Chris Wall | 1:13.18 |
| 2004 | Royal Millennium | 6 | Ted Durcan | Mick Channon | 1:13.71 |
| 2005 | Welsh Emperor | 6 | Darryll Holland | Tom Tate | 1:13.06 |
| 2006 | Bygone Days | 5 | Frankie Dettori | Saeed bin Suroor | 1:12.89 |
| 2007 | Greek Renaissance | 4 | Ted Durcan | Saeed bin Suroor | 1:12.21 |
| 2008 | Conquest | 4 | Jimmy Fortune | William Haggas | 1:14.74 |
| 2009 | Royal Rock | 5 | George Baker | Chris Wall | 1:14.99 |
| 2010 | Bewitched | 3 | Johnny Murtagh | Charles O'Brien | 1:14.85 |
| 2011 | Royal Rock | 7 | Ted Durcan | Chris Wall | 1:13.51 |
| 2012 | Mince | 3 | James Doyle | Roger Charlton | 1:14.81 |
| 2013 | Tropics | 5 | Robert Winston | Dean Ivory | 1:14.55 |
| 2014 | Lightning Moon | 3 | George Baker | Ed Walker | 1:15.70 |
| 2015 | Eastern Impact | 4 | Jack Garrity | Richard Fahey | 1:13.34 |
| 2016 | Shalaa | 3 | Frankie Dettori | John Gosden | 1:14.32 |
| 2017 | Blue Point | 3 | William Buick | Charlie Appleby | 1:16.24 |
| 2018 | Projection | 5 | Kieran Shoemark | Roger Charlton | 1:15.46 |
| 2019 | Cape Byron | 5 | Andrea Atzeni | Roger Varian | 1:15.63 |
| 2020 | Dakota Gold[a] | 6 | Connor Beasley | Michael Dods | 1:14.34 |
| 2021 | Vadream | 3 | David Egan | Charlie Fellowes | 1:16.20 |
| 2022 | Rohaan | 4 | Adam Kirby | David Evans | 1:15.35 |
| 2023 | Annaf | 4 | Rossa Ryan | Michael Appleby | 1:13.83 |
See also edit
- Horse racing in Great Britain
- List of British flat horse races
- Recurring sporting events established in 1986 – this race is included under its original title, Bentinck Stakes.
References edit
- Racing Post:
- 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997
- 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007
- 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017
- 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022
- galopp-sieger.de – Bengough Memorial Stakes.
- horseracingintfed.com – International Federation of Horseracing Authorities – Bengough Stakes (2018).
- pedigreequery.com – Bengough Memorial Stakes – Ascot.