Brocklesby Stakes

Brocklesby Stakes
Class 2 race
LocationDoncaster Racecourse
Doncaster, England
Race typeFlat / Thoroughbred
Websitewww.doncaster-racecourse.co.uk
Race information
Distance5f 3y
SurfaceTurf
TrackStraight
QualificationTwo-year-olds
Weight9 st 7 lb
Allowances
5 lb for fillies
Purse£40,000 (2024)
1st: £20,616
Brocklesby Conditions Stakes
2024
Zminiature Bob The Bandit Indication Ember
Previous years
2023
Doddie's Impact Valadero Charged Up
2022
Persian Force Primrose Ridge Jiffy Boy
2021
Chipotle Wonderful World Makalu
2020-2011
2019
Show Me Show Me Strong Power Zulu Zander
2018
Izzer Broken Spear Wasntexpectingthat
2017(Div I)
Santry Last Page Benadalid
2016
The Last Lion Simmy's Temple Monte Cinq
2015
Ravenhoe First Bombardment General Alexander
2014
Cock of the North Paddy Again Flyball
2013
Mick's Yer Man Vodka Time Lord Clyde
2012
My Boy Bill Well Acquainted Mayfield Girl
2011
He's So Cool Redair Crowning Star
2010-2001
2010
Chiswick Bey Lady Brookie Squires Gate
2009
Hearts of Fire Archers Road Swilly Ferry
2008
Sally's Dilemma Doncaster Rover Knavesmire
2007
Mister Hardy Fol Hollow Portrush Storm
2006
Spoof Master Rouen Everyman
2005
Phantom Whisper Danjet Stephanies Dream
2004
Next Time Around Dance Night Westbrook Blue
2003
Red Power Farewell To Arms Bella Tutrice
2002
The Lord Pertemps Magus Niteowl Dream
2001
Shuffling Kid Double Play Magic Trick
2000-1991
2000
Nearly A Fool Shoeshine Boy Milly's Lass
1999
Seraphina Lord Bankes Top of the Class
1998
Charlene Lacy Principality Damalis
1997
Blueridge Dancer Mister Bankes Stately Princess
1996
Indian Spark Joint Venture Muchea
1995
World Premier Johayro Don't Forget Mikie
1994
Mind Games Jobran Hinton Rock
1993
Bandon Castle Indian Dreamer Culsyth Flyer
1992
Touch Silver Nominator Sabre Rattler
1991
Sylvan Sabre Regal Chimes Robins Arrow
1990-1988
1990
Itsagame David's Flight Rhythmic Dancer
1989
Red Henry Champagne Gold The Irish Sheik
1988
Denham Green Carry On Cary Outstanding Bill
 

The Brocklesby Stakes is a flat conditions race horse race in Great Britain open to horses aged two years. It is notable as the traditional opening two-year-old race of the British Flat racing season. It is run over five furlongs at Doncaster Racecourse.

History

The Brocklesby was first run in 1849 as an all-age 12 furlong race at the now defunct Carholme racecourse in Lincoln, but became a five furlong race for two-year-olds in 1875. It moved to Doncaster in 1965, where it appears on the same card as the Lincolnshire Handicap, also previously run at Carholme. Arguably the best horse to win the race was Donovan, in 1888. Donovan went on to win The Derby and the St Leger in 1889. Other top class horses to win the race have included Semolina, Deep Diver, Provideo, The Last Lion and Hearts of Fire.

Winners since 1980

  • Separate divisions of the race indicated by (1) and (2).
Year Winner Jockey Trainer Time
1980 Gamma Walter Wharton jr Walter Wharton 1:05.62
1981 Hollywood Party Steve Cauthen Barry Hills 1:08.13
1982 Brondesbury Tony Ives Bill O'Gorman 1:03.75
1983 Our Dynasty Pat Eddery Mick Lambert 1:06.13
1984 Provideo Tony Ives Bill O'Gorman 1:04.19
1985 Running Edge Pat Eddery Mick Lambert 1:03.17
1986 Bluemede Kevin Darley Mel Brittain 1:08.49
1987 Great Chaddington John Carroll Jack Berry 1:06.59
1988 Denham Green J H Brown S J Muldoon 1:07.98
1989 Red Henry Tony Ives Bill O'Gorman 1:03.43
1990 Itsagame Paul Eddery Simon Dow 1:02.14
1991 Sylvan Sabre John Williams Pat Mitchell 1:03.88
1992 Touch Silver Darryll Holland Barry Hills 1:03.38
1993 Bandon Castle David Harrison Brian Rothwell 1:00.53
1994 Mind Games John Carroll Jack Berry 1:02.28
1995 World Premier Mark Rimmer Clive Brittain 1:03.49
1996 Indian Spark Tim Sprake Bill Turner 1:02.03
1997 Blueridge Dancer Michael Tebbutt Brian Meehan 1:01.65
1998 Charlene Lacy Fergus Sweeney Alan Jarvis 1:04.31
1999 Seraphina George Duffield Bryan McMahon 1:02.00
2000 Nearly A Fool Kevin Darley Bryan McMahon 1:00.55
2001 Shuffling Kid Richard Quinn Bryan McMahon 1:05.13
2002 The Lord Alan Daly Bill Turner 1:05.81
2003 Red Power Robbie FitzPatrick Paul Blockley 1:02.87
2004 Next Time Around Robert Winston Linda Stubbs 1:01.57
2005 Phantom Whisper Alan Munro Rod Millman 1:02.10
2006 Spoof Master Robert Miles Bill Turner 1:03.68
2007 Mister Hardy Paul Hanagan Richard Fahey 1:04.99
2008 Sally's Dilemma Tolley Dean Bill Turner 1:02.66
2009 Hearts of Fire Paul Eddery Pat Eddery 0:59.71
2010 Chiswick Bey Paul Hanagan Richard Fahey 1:04.35
2011 He's So Cool Kieren Fox Bill Turner 1:01.70
2012 My Boy Bill Paddy Aspell Mick Easterby 1:00.14
2013 Mick's Yer Man Ryan While Bill Turner 1:03.78
2014 Cock of the North Matthew Hopkins Scott Dixon 1:01.84
2015 Ravenhoe Silvestre De Sousa Mark Johnston 1:02.70
2016 The Last Lion Franny Norton Mark Johnston 1:04.90
2017 (1) Santry Neil Farley Declan Carroll 1:01.09
2017 (2) Requinto Dawn Tony Hamilton Richard Fahey 1:01.31
2018 Izzer Charles Bishop Mick Channon 1:04.64
2019 Show Me Show Me Paul Hanagan Richard Fahey 1:00.35
no race 2020
2021 Chipotle Charles Bishop Eve Johnson Houghton 1:01.34
2022 Persian Force Rossa Ryan Richard Hannon Jr. 0:59.50
2023 Doddie's Impact Billy Loughnane Robyn Brisland 1:05.90
2024 Zminiature Rhys Clutterbuck Dylan Cunha 1:05.57
  1. ^ The 2006 running took place at Redcar
  2. ^ The 2007 running took place at Newcastle.
  3. ^ Mick's Yer Man was later exported to Hong Kong and renamed Always Win
  4. ^ The 2020 running was cancelled because of the COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom

See also

References

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  2. ^ "The rich history of horse racing in Lincolnshire". Lincolnshire Echo. 5 January 2013. Archived from the original on 2 April 2013. Retrieved 30 March 2013.
  3. ^ "Lincoln Spring Meeting". Paperspast.natlib.govt.nz. Retrieved 21 November 2011.
  4. ^ "Turner seeks Brocklesby nap hand". Racing Post Weekender. London. 28 March 2012. p. 2.
  5. ^ "Brocklesby Conditions Stakes winners". horseracebase.com. Retrieved 21 November 2011.
  6. ^ "Turner secures sixth Brocklesby with Mick's Yer Man". Thoroughbred News. 23 March 2013. Retrieved 3 April 2023.
  7. ^ "Coronavirus: Horse racing in Great Britain suspended until end of April". BBC Sport. 17 March 2020. Archived from the original on 17 March 2020.