Challenge Stakes (Great Britain)

Challenge Stakes
ClassGroup 2
LocationRowley MileNewmarket, England
Inaugurated1878
Race typeFlat / Thoroughbred
SponsorGodolphin
WebsiteNewmarket
Race information
Distance7f (1,408 metres)
SurfaceTurf
TrackStraight
QualificationThree-years-old and up
Weight9 st 3 lb (3yo);9 st 5 lb (4yo+)Allowances3 lb for fillies and maresPenalties5 lb for G1 winners3 lb for G2 winnerssince 31 March
Purse£125,000 (2025)1st: £68,052
Challenge Stakes
2025
Maroon, grey armlets, striped capYellow, large black spots and spots on capGreen, pink sash and cap, white sleeves
Beauvatier Poet Master Cosmic Year
Previous years
2024
Black, dark blue sleeves, white armletsPink, emerald green chevron, halved sleeves, emerald green and pink quartered capOrange and purple (quartered), emerald green sleeves and cap
Topgear Royal Scotsman Quinault
2023
Royal blue and white check, royal blue sleeves, yellow capBlack, yellow stars, black capRed, white sash, royal blue cap
Matilda Picotte Lord Massusus Audience
2022
Emerald green, pink star, striped sleeves and capRed, white sash, royal blue capPink, red disc, quartered cap
Pogo Sacred Misty Grey
2021
Royal blueYellow, dark blue seams, yellow capLight blue and black stripes, black sleeves and cap
Al Suhail With Thanks Chindit
2020-2011
2020
Royal blue, white hoop, striped sleeves, white cap, royal blue starEmerald green, pink star, striped sleeves and capMaroon, white sleeves, maroon cap, white star
Happy Power Pogo Glorious Journey
2019
Royal blue, white epaulets, striped capDark green, black chevron, white capPurple, white hoops, purple sleeves, white stars, purple cap
Mustashry Limato Oh This Is Us
2018
Dark green, black chevron, white capRed, white sash, royal blue capRoyal blue
Limato Zonderland D'bai
2017
Dark green, black chevron, white capRoyal blue, white epaulets, striped capRed, white maltese cross, red cap
Limato Massaat Gordon Lord Byron
2016
Black, pink sleeves, black armletsSilver, tassel on capPink, emerald green chevron, halved sleeves, quartered cap
Aclaim Lumiere Jallota
2015
Dark blue and yellow (halved), dark blue sleeves, yellow capPurple and white (quartered), white sleevesRoyal blue
Cable Bay Breton Rock Belardo
2014
Pink, emerald green chevron, halved sleeves, quartered capDark blue and yellow (halved), dark blue sleeves, yellow capPurple and white (quartered), white sleeves
Here Comes When Cable Bay Breton Rock
2013
Maroon, emerald green sash and star on capSilver and lilac diagonal halves with silver and lilac sash, lilac sleeves, quartered capYellow, emerald green cross of lorraine, striped sleeves, emerald green cap
Fiesolana Amarillo Libranno
2012
Dark green, red cap, dark green diamondLight blue and red diamonds, light blue sleeves, red cap, light blue diamondBlack and royal blue stripes, black sleeves, royal blue stars, check cap
Fulbright Red Jazz Arnold Lane
2011
Dark blue, white seams, halved sleeves, dark blue and white quartered capWhite and royal blue stripes, royal blue sleeves, white spots, yellow capRoyal blue, white epaulets, striped cap
Strong Suit Chachamaidee Maqaasid
2010-2001
2010
Light blue and red diamonds, light blue sleeves, red cap, light blue diamondLight blue, purple epaulets, quartered capGreen, pink sash and cap, white sleeves
Red Jazz Cat Junior Main Aim
2009
Royal blue, yellow chevron, yellow cap, royal blue spotsRoyal blue, white epaulets, striped capRoyal blue
Arabian Gleam Ouqba Donativum
2008
Purple, white diamonds on sleeves, check capLight blue, purple epaulets, quartered capYellow, black epaulets
Stimulation Cat Junior Laa Rayb
2007
Royal blue, white chevron, light blue capEmerald green and white diabolo, white sleeves, quartered capYellow, dark blue cross belts and sleeves
Miss Lucifer Al Qasi Toylsome
2006
White, emerald green hoopWhite and yellow (halved), halved sleeves, quartered capRoyal blue
Sleeping Indian Killybegs Satchem
2005
Blue, Silver yoke and cuffs, Yellow collar, Yellow cap,blue buttonWhite, emerald green hoopDark blue, light blue cross belts, striped sleeves, white cap
Le Vie Dei Colori Sleeping Indian Arakan
2004
Royal blueDark blue, grey stars, dark blue cap, grey starWhite, red braces, black cap
Firebreak Keltos Polar Bear
2003
Black, white chevron hoop and capRoyal Blue and Light Blue diabolo, chevrons on sleeves, Royal Blue cap, Light Blue starDark blue, light blue cross belts, striped sleeves, white cap
Just James Nayyir Arakan
2002
Royal blue and light blue diabolo, chevrons on sleeves, royal blue cap, light blue starRoyal blueLight blue and black stripes, black sleeves and cap
Nayyir Firebreak Frenchmans Bay
2001
Royal blue, white epaulets, pink capRoyal blue, white epaulets, striped capPurple, yellow hoops and armlets, hooped cap
Munir Fath Warningford
2000-1991
2000
Dark greenRoyal blueBlack, yellow sash, green sleeves, yellow cap
Last Resort Maidaan Cape Town
1999
Dark Blue, White capRoyal blueRoyal blue, white cap
Susu Lend A Hand Josr Algarhoud
1998
White, red cross-belts, diamonds on sleeves, hooped capRed, white sash, royal blue capRoyal blue
Decorated Hero Lovers Knot Kahal
1997
Royal blueBlack and white halved, sleeves reversed, red capGreen, red epaulets and sleeves
Kahal Rebecca Sharp Muchea
1996
Royal blueRed, white sash, royal blue capDark green, white chevron and sleeves, white cap, green star
Charnwood Forest Bishop Of Cashel My Branch
1995
Royal blue, white epaulets, striped capRoyal blue, white chevron, light blue capRed, white sash, royal blue cap
Harayir Soviet Line Red Carnival
1994
Royal blueRoyal blue, white chevron, light blue capRoyal blue, white epaulets, striped cap
Zieten Soviet Line Arjuzah
1993
Maroon, white sleeves, maroon cap, white starDark blue, light blue cross belts, striped sleeves, white capGreen, pink sash and cap, white sleeves
Catrail Robin Des Pins El Duco
1992
White, Emerald green Hoop, White Sleeves, White CapOrange, maroon disc and capBlue, yellow sash, spots on sleeves, quartered cap
Selkirk Thourios Second Set
1991
Beaver brown, maple leaf green cross belts and capRed, dark blue cross of lorraine and armletsMaroon, white sleeves, maroon cap, white star
Mystiko Only Yours Volksraad
1990-1988
1990
Black and White (halved), sleeves reversed, Red capMaroon, white sleeves, maroon cap, white starRoyal blue, white epaulets, striped cap
Sally Rous Anshan Rami
1989
Dark green, white chevron and sleeves, white cap, green starRed, yellow cross of lorraine and sleevesGREEN, red epaulettes, green cap
Distant Relative Dancing Tribute Kerita
1988
Maroon, white sleeves, maroon cap, white starMaroon, white sleeves, white cap, maroon starEmerald green, royal blue sleeves, white cap, emerald green spots
Salse Reprimand Timely
 

The Challenge Stakes is a Group 2flathorse race in Great Britain open to horses aged three years or older. It is run on the Rowley Mile at Newmarket over a distance of 7 furlongs (1,408 metres), and it is scheduled to take place each year in October.

History

The event was established in 1878, and the inaugural edition was titled the First Great Challenge Stakes. It was originally contested over six furlongs and open to horses aged two or older.

The present system of race grading was introduced in 1971, and for a period the Challenge Stakes held Group 3 status. It was extended to seven furlongs in 1977, and closed to two-year-olds in 1985. It was promoted to Group 2 level in 1987.

The race was formerly staged during Newmarket's Champions' Day meeting in mid-October. It became part of a new fixture called Future Champions Day in 2011.

Records

Most successful horse (2 wins):

  • Energy – 1882, 1884
  • Mephisto – 1886, 1890
  • Kilcock – 1896, 1897
  • Sonatura – 1900, 1901
  • Chacornac – 1902, 1903
  • Succour – 1907, 1908
  • Hornet's Beauty – 1912, 1914
  • Phalaris – 1917, 1918
  • Boldboy – 1973, 1977
  • Moorestyle – 1980, 1981
  • Limato - 2017, 2018

Leading jockey (7 wins):

  • Lester Piggott – Princely Gift (1954), Forlorn River (1967), Mountain Call (1968), Abergwaun (1972), Moorestyle (1980, 1981), Salieri (1983)

Leading trainer (6 wins):

  • Barry Hills – Asteroid Field (1987), Distant Relative (1989), Last Resort (2000), Munir (2001), Miss Lucifer (2007), Red Jazz (2010)

Winners since 1967

Year Winner Age Jockey Trainer Time
1967 Forlorn River 5 Lester PiggottArthur Stephenson 1:14.11
1968 Mountain Call 3 Lester PiggottBernard van Cutsem1:18.04
1969 Burglar 3 Ron HutchinsonJohn Dunlop1:14.86
1970 Realm 3 Brian TaylorJohn Winter 1:14.73
1971 Joshua 4 Joe MercerA Kerr 1:14.98
1972 Abergwaun 4 Lester PiggottVincent O'Brien1:14.53
1973 Boldboy3 Joe MercerDick Hern1:16.02
1974 New Model 3 Pat EdderyHenry Cecil1:18.68
1975 Be Tuneful 3 Tony Kimberley Jeremy Hindley1:12.70
1976 Star Bird 3 J P Lefevre P Lallie Not taken
1977 Boldboy7 Willie CarsonDick Hern1:27.62
1978 Spence Bay 3 Joe MercerSeamus McGrath 1:25.50
1979 Kris3 Joe MercerHenry Cecil1:24.49
1980 Moorestyle3 Lester PiggottRobert Armstrong1:26.93
1981 Moorestyle4 Lester PiggottRobert Armstrong1:26.39
1982 Noalcoholic5 George DuffieldGavin Pritchard-Gordon 1:26.11
1983 Salieri 3 Lester PiggottHenry Cecil1:24.34
1984 Brocade3 Greville StarkeyGuy Harwood1:26.18
1985 Efisio 3 Willie CarsonJohn Dunlop1:26.19
1986 Lucky Ring 4 Willie CarsonDick Hern1:26.31
1987 Asteroid Field 4 Michael HillsBarry Hills1:33.94
1988 Salse3 Michael RobertsHenry Cecil1:27.04
1989 Distant Relative3 Michael HillsBarry Hills1:25.13
1990 Sally Rous 3 Gary Carter Geoff Wragg1:25.42
1991 Mystiko3 Michael RobertsClive Brittain1:22.77
1992 Selkirk4 Ray CochraneIan Balding1:22.27
1993 Catrail 3 Michael RobertsJohn Gosden1:27.92
1994 Zieten4 Frankie DettoriJohn Gosden1:25.89
1995 Harayir3 Willie CarsonDick Hern1:23.79
1996 Charnwood Forest 4 Frankie DettoriSaeed bin Suroor1:25.12
1997 Kahal 3 Frankie DettoriSaeed bin Suroor1:25.38
1998 Decorated Hero 6 Olivier PeslierJohn Gosden1:25.76
1999 Susu 6 Kieren FallonSir Michael Stoute1:24.20
2000 Last Resort 3 Michael HillsBarry Hills1:26.34
2001 Munir 3 Darryll HollandBarry Hills1:27.50
2002 Nayyir 4 Eddie AhernGerard Butler 1:22.69
2003 Just James 4 Pat EdderyJeremy Noseda1:24.68
2004 Firebreak 5 Frankie DettoriSaeed bin Suroor1:27.22
2005 Le Vie dei Colori 5 Gérald MosséLuca Cumani1:25.34
2006 Sleeping Indian 5 Jimmy FortuneJohn Gosden1:26.16
2007 Miss Lucifer 3 Michael HillsBarry Hills1:25.56
2008 Stimulation 3 Darryll HollandHughie Morrison1:22.48
2009 Arabian Gleam 5 Johnny MurtaghJeremy Noseda1:23.81
2010 Red Jazz 3 Robert WinstonBarry Hills1:26.04
2011 Strong Suit3 Richard HughesRichard Hannon Sr.1:22.74
2012 Fulbright 3 Joe FanningMark Johnston1:24.03
2013 Fiesolana 4 Billy LeeWillie McCreery 1:24.24
2014 Here Comes When 4 Jim CrowleyAndrew Balding1:26.53
2015 Cable Bay 4 Frankie DettoriCharlie Hills 1:24.45
2016 Aclaim 3 Frankie DettoriMartyn Meade 1:23.92
2017 Limato5 Harry BentleyHenry Candy1:22.24
2018 Limato6 Harry BentleyHenry Candy1:24.87
2019 Mustashry6 Jim CrowleySir Michael Stoute1:24.91
2020 Happy Power 4 Silvestre de SousaAndrew Balding1:25.11
2021 Al Suhail 4 William BuickCharlie Appleby1:24.29
2022 Pogo 6 William BuickCharles Hills 1:23.83
2023 Matilda Picotte 3 Oisin MurphyKieran Cotter 1:25.28
2024 Topgear 5 Stéphane PasquierChristopher Head 1:24.50
2025 Beauvatier 4 Alexis Pouchin Yann Barberot 1:22.52

Earlier winners

  • 1878: Lollypop
  • 1879: Rayon d'Or
  • 1880: Thebais
  • 1881: Nellie
  • 1882: Energy
  • 1883: Busybody
  • 1884: Energy
  • 1885: Modwena
  • 1886: Mephisto
  • 1887: Kilwarlin
  • 1888: Sandal
  • 1889: Heaume
  • 1890: Mephisto
  • 1891: Sir Frederick Roberts
  • 1892: St Angelo
  • 1893: Dame President
  • 1894: Whittier
  • 1895: Amandier / Chasseur [a]
  • 1896: Kilcock
  • 1897: Kilcock
  • 1898: Heir Male
  • 1899: Fosco
  • 1900: Sonatura
  • 1901: Sonatura
  • 1902: Chacornac
  • 1903: Chacornac
  • 1904: Delaunay
  • 1905: Thrush
  • 1906: Rocketter
  • 1907: Succour
  • 1908: Succour
  • 1909: Sir Martin
  • 1910: Jack Snipe
  • 1911: Iron Mask
  • 1912: Hornet's Beauty
  • 1913: Borrow
  • 1914: Hornet's Beauty
  • 1915: Golden Sun
  • 1916: King's Joker
  • 1917: Phalaris
  • 1918: Phalaris
  • 1919: Diadem
  • 1920: Poltava
  • 1921: Sunblaze
  • 1922: Two Step
  • 1923: Black Gown
  • 1924: Drake
  • 1925: Twelve Pointer
  • 1926: Diomedes
  • 1927: Highborn II
  • 1928: Nice Prospect
  • 1929: Reedsmouth
  • 1930: Soloptic
  • 1931: Portlaw
  • 1932: The Divot
  • 1933: Myrobella
  • 1934: Mate
  • 1935: Bellacose
  • 1936: Solerina
  • 1937: Ipsden
  • 1938: Old Reliance
  • 1939–44: no race
  • 1945: Royal Charger
  • 1946: Daily Double
  • 1947: Closeburn
  • 1948: The Cobbler
  • 1949: Combined Operations
  • 1950: Bob Cherry
  • 1951: Hard Sauce
  • 1952: Agitator
  • 1953: Parakeet
  • 1954: Princely Gift
  • 1955: Royal Palm
  • 1956: Coronation Year
  • 1957: Welsh Abbot
  • 1958: Logarithm
  • 1959–66: no race
  1. ^The 1895 race was a dead-heat and has joint winners

See also

References

  • galopp-sieger.de – Challenge Stakes.
  • ifhaonline.org – International Federation of Horseracing Authorities – Challenge Stakes (2019).
  • pedigreequery.com – Challenge Stakes – Newmarket.
  • Abelson, Edward; Tyrrel, John (1993). The Breedon Book of Horse Racing Records. Breedon Books. pp. 208–209. ISBN 1-873626-15-0.
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