The Woodcote Stakes is a conditions flat horse race in Great Britain open to two-year-old Thoroughbreds. It is run over a distance of 6 furlongs and 3 yards (1,210 metres) at Epsom Downs in late May or early June.

Woodcote Stakes
Conditions race
LocationEpsom Downs Racecourse
Epsom, England
Inaugurated1794 Suspended 1800 and reintroduced 1807
Race typeFlat / Thoroughbred
SponsorCazoo
WebsiteEpsom Downs
Race information
Distance6 furlongs 3 yards (1,210 m)
SurfaceTurf
TrackLeft-handed
QualificationTwo-year-olds
Weight9 st 0 lb
Allowances
5 lb for fillies

Penalties
5 lb for race winners
Purse£45,000 (2021)
1st: £23,193
Woodcote Stakes
2024
White, black seams, white sleeves, black stars, white cap, black star White, royal blue sleeves, pink armlets, pink cap Dark blue, light blue sash, white sleeves, light blue cap
Teej A Megalithic Tanager
Previous years
2023
Red, dark blue hoop, quartered cap Gold, royal blue star, royal blue and gold check cap White, gold braid, green sleeves, green cap with gold tassel
Bobsleigh Balon D'or Haatem
2022
Black, white hollow box, diabolo on sleeves Dark blue, orange stars, sleeves and stars on cap Emerald green, black armlets, black cap
Legend Of Xanadu Self Praise Commander Straker
2021
White, black seams, white sleeves, black stars, white cap, black star Dark blue, grey triple diamond Red and yellow stripes
Oscula Flaming Rib Maybury
2020-2011
2020
Yellow, black epaulets Royal blue Royal blue, white epaulets, striped cap
Twaasol Modern News Mutazawwed
2019
Royal blue Purple, white hoops, purple sleeves, white stars Pink, red disc, quartered cap
Pinatubo Oh Purple Reign Misty Grey
2018
White, maroon and purple striped sleeves Orange, dark blue star, white cap Emerald green, royal blue sleeves, white cap, emerald green spots
Cosmic Law Usain Boat Mendoza
2017
Light blue, orange epaulets Silver, tassel on cap Black, light blue epaulets and armlets
De Bruyne Horse Cardsharp Zap
2016
Pink, pink and dark blue diabolo on sleeves, dark blue cap Light blue and royal blue (quartered), royal blue sleeves, light blue stars, royal blue cap, light blue star Silver, tassel on cap
Legendary Lunch Danielsflyer Sea Of Snow
2015
dark green, yellow cap Purple, emerald green hoop and armlets Royal blue, yellow and royal blue diabolo on sleeves, yellow cap
Buratino Nelspruit Just Emma
2014
Silver, gold braid, maroon cap, gold tassel Yellow, dark blue seams, yellow cap Red, white stars on sleeves
Baitha Alga Ballymore Castle Red Icon
2013
Black, yellow and black halved sleeves, yellow cap, black star Royal blue, yellow stripe, yellow sleeves, royal blue armlets and star on yellow cap Dark blue, large yellow spots
Thunder Strike Riverboat Springs Haikbidiac
2012
Emerald green and black stripes, yellow cap Dark green, red cap, dark green diamond Light blue, mauve striped sleeves
Chilworth Icon Heavy Metal Liber
2011
Dark green, red cap, dark green diamond Light green, white stars, chevrons on sleeves, striped cap Yellow, purple and yellow halved sleeves, yellow and purple quartered cap
Fulbright Evervescent On The Dark Side
2010-2001
2010
Royal blue, orange disc, striped sleeves and cap Royal blue, red chevrons, white and red striped sleeves, red and white quartered cap Yellow, maroon braces and sleeves, maroon and yellow hooped cap
High Award Dubawi Gold Premier Clarets
2009
Emerald green, white chevron, white sleeves, emerald green armlets, red cap Red, yellow epaulets and sleeves, yellow and red quartered cap Red, orange chevrons on sleeves, striped cap
Corporal Maddox Walkingonthemoon Red Avalanche
2008
White, Red stripe, Dark Blue sleeves, Red armlets, Red cap Dark green, white seams, white sleeves, dark green armlets, white cap Yellow, Black cross belts, Yellow and Black halved sle ves, Black cap
Smokey Storm Indian Art Able Master
2007
Red, Black and Yellow hooped sleeves, Black cap, Yellow star White and orange stripes, white sleeves, orange armlets Red, Black star, Black and Red diabolo on sleeves, Red cap, Black stars
Declaration Of War Bespoke Boy Mount Pleasure
2006
Dark Green, White epaulets, Dark Green sleeves, White stars and stars on cap White, black disc, striped sleeves Dark Blue, Emerald Green epaulets, halved sleeves
Sadeek Going Straight Always Fruitful
2005
White, Royal Blue sash, Red sleeves, White cap, Royal Blue star Red and yellow (quartered), red sleeves and cap Dark Blue, White Cross of Lorraine, armlets and cap
Ba Foxtrot King Malachi Green Pride
2004
Grey, pink epaulets, quartered cap Royal blue, white spots, white sleeves, royal blue armlets and spots on white cap Maroon, white hollow box, white sleeves, quartered cap
Screwdriver Royal Island Gortumblo
2003
Yellow, blue chevrons, blue and white striped sleeves, yellow and blue quartered cap Maroon, white sleeves, maroon cap, white star Navy blue, red and light blue hoop and armlets, white cap
Parkview Love Cedarberg Cape Fear
2002
Green, royal blue hoop, hoop on cap Royal Blue and Yellow diamonds, White sleeves, Royal Blue cap, Yellow diamond Green ansd yellow stripes, white sleeves, green cap
The Bonus King Monsieur Boulanger One Last Time
2001
Light blue, dark blue cross of Lorraine, hooped sleeves, striped cap Black, Emerald Green stripe, Red cap Light Blue, Royal Blue star, Royal Blue sleeves, Light Blue stars, Light Blue cap, Royal Blue stars
Whitbarrow Dark Sorcerer Resplendent Cee
2000-1991
2000
Light blue, dark blue armlets, dark blue cap Red and white check, black sleeves Purple, light blue chevron, light blue cap
Atmospheric Stregone Triple Blue
1999
Royal blue, orange disc, striped sleeves and cap Maroon, yellow cross belts and sleeves ORANGE, emerald green chevron, white cap
Gorecki Bee Eight Our Ambition
1998
Grey, red star on body and cap, red sleeves, grey armlets Aquamarine, black cap Yellow, blue stripe, striped sleeves, spots on cap
Lady Angharad Atlantic Destiny Strike A Blow
1997
Emerald green, royal blue sleeves, white cap, emerald green spots Black, Red chevron hoop and sleeves, Black armlets, hooped cap Green and white (halved), reversed sleeves, blue cap
Dance Trick Another Fantasy Flaming Ember
1996
Green, red chevrons on sleeves, red cap Yellow, light green spots on body Red, light blue sash, hooped sleeves, quartered cap
Proud Native Premier Bay Caviar Royale
1995
Royal Blue, White hoops and sleeves, Red and White hooped cap Brown and orange diamonds, brown sleeves and cap Dark green
Gothenberg World Premier Double Point
1994
Orange, brown seams, brown sleeves, orange seams, orange cap, brown spots Red, red and white diabolo on sleeves, red cap, white diamonds Dark green
Silca Blanka Shamanic Dreamer
1993
White, Emerald green Hoop, White Sleeves, White Cap Royal blue, white hoop, white sleeves, royal blue armlets, white cap White, royal blue triple diamond, royal blue and white diabolo on sleeves, white cap, royal blue diamond
Moccasin Run Queenbird Chickawicka
1992
White, red cap, white spots Royal blue, white epaulets, striped cap MAROON, light blue slvs, light blue cap, maroon diamond
Green's Bid Ihtiraz Night Melody
1991
Yellow, red epaulets, hooped sleeves, red cap MAROON, light blue slvs, light blue cap, maroon diamond Black,white chevron, hooped cap
Showbrook Diamond Mine Forest Fairy
1990-1988
1990
Red and black (quartered), red and white halved sleeves, white cap Red, black stripe and armlets, quartered cap Light Blue, Red disc, Dark Blue sleeves, Red cap
Sylva Honda Level Xing Capital Bond
1989
Tangerine, Royal Blue diamond Yellow, black cap, yellow spots MAROON, light blue slvs, light blue cap, maroon diamond
Champagne Gold Across The Bay State Of Affairs
1988
Royal blue, yellow epaulets and armlets, hooped cap Pink, brown braces and star on cap McIntrye tartan, red sleeves and cap
Sno Serenade Sylvan Tempest Denham Green
 

History

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The Woodcote Stakes, initially spelled Woodcot, was first run in 1794. It was run over the last half-mile of Epsom Downs Racecourse. Colts carried 8 st, with fillies carrying 7 st 1 lb.[1]

The race was not run between 1800 and 1806, but was re-established in 1807 and run over the last six furlongs of Epsom track. Colts carried 8 st 3 lb, with fillies carrying 8 st 0 lb.[2] The following year the race was reduced in distance to half a mile and the weights the horses carried increased by two pounds.[3] The weights rose by a further pound in 1812.[4] In 1839 the race was moved to the new two-year-old course and the distance was increased to six furlongs.[5] In 1842 the subscription fee was set at 15 sov. The weights were also changes, with horses carrying one pound less and the winner of the Two-year-old Stakes at Gorhambury carrying a five-pound penalty.[6] In 1844 the subscription was reduced to 10 sov.[7] In 1847 the weights were returned to what they were before 1842 and the penalty was removed.[8]

Winners of the race have included Leamington, Cremorne, Surefoot, Ladas, Sceptre, The Tetrarch, My Babu and My Swallow.

The Woodcote Stakes held Listed status prior to 2017[9] when it was downgraded, and is currently sponsored by Cazoo.

Winners 1794-1799

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Year
Winner
Owner
Ref.
1794 Dungannon filly Mr. Rutter [1]
1795 Certhia 3rd Earl of Egremont [10]
1796 Alexander filly 1st Earl Grosvenor [11]
1797 Sister to Colibri 3rd Earl of Egremont [12]
1798 Dungannon colt Mr. Harris [13]
1799 Jack-a-Lantern Mr. Dawson [14]

Winners 1807-1852

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Year
Winner
Jockey
Trainer
Owner
Time
Ref.
1807 Marybella Mr. Lake [2]
1808 Miss Seedling Mr. Emden [3]
1809 Mr. Edward Mr. Ladbroke [15]
1810 Hamlet Mr. Ladbroke [16]
1811 Flash Viscount Lowther [17]
1812 Harriet Mr. Ladbroke [4]
1813 Cashunut Mr. Northey [18]
1814 Hippodamia Mr. Morland [18]
1815 Rivulet Gen. L. Gower [19]
1816 Dick Andrews colt Viscount Lowther [20]
1817 Jeremy Gradus Mr. Lake [21]
1818 Funny Mr. Lake [22]
1819 Lady-foot T. Sadler [23]
1820 Hedley colt Mr. Rush [24]
1821 Juniper colt 3rd Earl of Warwick [25]
1822 Triumph T. Sadler [26]
1823 Miss Jigg Sam Day Mr. Forth [27]
1824 Scandal Will Wheatley J. Rogers [28]
1825 Interpreter colt George Dockeray Mr. Walker [29]
1826 Translation Harry Edwards Mr. Forth [30]
1827 Brocard Harry Edwards Mr. Bartley [31]
1828 Sheperdess Tommy Lye General Grosvenor [32]
1829 Acis George Dockeray Mr. Young [33]
1830 Partisan filly Will Wheatley Mr. Rogers [34]
1831 Whimsey Will Wheatley Viscount Lowther [35]
1832 Young Rapid Arthur Pavis Colonel Peel [36]
1833 Ophelia Arthur Pavis Mr. Yates [37]
1834 Bracelet Sam Darling Mr. Ricardo [38]
1835 Swallow Nat Flatman Mr. Mills [38]
1836 Arrow Mann Captain Williamson [39]
1837 Hawker filly Arthur Pavis 5th Duke of Rutland [40]
1838 Peon Sam Rogers J. Rogers [41]
1839 Iris Edward Edwards 4th Earl of Albemarle [5]
1840 Palæmon Nat Flatman Mr. Greville [42]
1983 no race 1841 [43]
1842 Gipsey Queen Sly G. Ongley [6]
1843 Delapre Whitehouse 4th Earl of Albemarle [44]
1844 Full Sail Whitehouse Mr. Edwards [7]
1845 Cherokee Nat Flatman Lord George Bentinck [45]
1846 Miles's Boy Edward Edwards E. R. Clarke [46]
1847 Flatcatcher Edward Edwards B. Green 1:17 [8]
1848 Glauca Nat Flatman Mr. Payne 1:15 [47]
1849 Countess Kitchener Mr. Gratwicke 1:22 [48]
1850 Marlborough Buck Whitehouse Mr. Clarke 1:15 [49]
1851 Elcot Whitehouse J. Clarke 1:18 [50]
1852 Orestes Sim Templeman Mr. Oldacre 1:19 [51]

Winners since 1988

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Year
Winner
Jockey
Trainer
Owner
Time
1988 Sno Serenade Michael Roberts Ron Boss Judi Gold 1:09.46
1989 Champagne Gold Willie Carson Denys Smith Claire Massey 1:10.88
1990 Sylva Honda Michael Roberts Clive Brittain E. A. Grimstead & Son Honda 1:11.17
1991 Showbrook Bruce Raymond Richard Hannon Sr. A. F. Budge 1:07.85
1992 Green's Bid Richard Quinn Paul Cole Richard Green 1:10.64
1993 Moccasin Run Frankie Dettori Ian Balding George Strawbridge 1:09.92
1994 Silca Blanka Pat Eddery Mick Channon Aldridge Racing 1:08.87
1995 Gothenberg Darryll Holland Mark Johnston Brian Yeardley Continental 1:09.38
1996 Proud Native Michael Kinane Alan Jarvis L. Fust 1:10.19
1997 Dance Trick John Reid Peter Chapple-Hyam Robert Sangster 1:09.68
1998 Lady Angharad Michael Kinane Alan Jarvis Ambrose Turnbull 1:10.74
1999 Gorecki Michael Kinane Neville Callaghan Michael Tabor 1:13.18
2000 Atmospheric Jimmy Fortune Paul Cole Highclere Thoroughbred Racing 1:11.13
2001 Whitbarrow Basil Marcus Rod Millman Seasons Holidays 1:09.30
2002 The Bonus King Kevin Darley Mark Johnston Mo Done 1:12.71
2003 Parkview Love Kevin Darley Mark Johnston C Nicholson 1:09.13
2004 Screwdriver Richard Hughes Richard Hannon Sr. Raymond Tooth 1:10.03
2005 Ba Foxtrot Chris Catlin Mick Channon The Highlife Racing Club 1:10.96
2006 Sadeek Neil Callan Kevin Ryan John Browne 1:10.49
2007 Declaration Of War Robert Havlin Peter Chapple-Hyam Violet Mercer 1:10.45
2008 Smokey Storm Alan Munro William Jarvis The Bk Partnership 1:11.06
2009 Corporal Maddox Jim Crowley Karl Burke Mogeely Stud & Maura Gittins 1:09.39
2010 High Award Johnny Murtagh Tommy Stack Tabor, Smith & Magnier 1:09.23
2011 Fulbright Silvestre de Sousa Mark Johnston Sheikh Hamdan Al Maktoum 1:09.44
2012 Chilworth Icon Martin Harley Mick Channon 7Rus 1:08.43
2013 Thunder Strike Richard Hughes Richard Hannon Sr. M S Al Shahi 1:11.26
2014 Baitha Alga Frankie Dettori Richard Hannon Jr. Al Shaqab Racing 1:09.63
2015 Buratino William Buick Mark Johnston Hamdan al Maktoum 1:08.82
2016 Legendary Lunch Pat Dobbs Richard Hannon Jr. Rat Pack Partnership 2016 1:13.55
2017 Cardsharp[a] Silvestre de Sousa Mark Johnston Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Maktoum 1:08.54
2018 Cosmic Law P. J. McDonald Richard Fahey John Dance 1:11.95
2019 Pinatubo James Doyle Charlie Appleby Godolphin 1:09.22
2020 Twaasol[b] Martin Harley Owen Burrows Sheikh Ahmed Al Maktoum 1:09.73
2021 Oscula Mark Crehan George Boughey Nick Bradley Racing 20 & George Boughey 1:12.02
2022 Legend of Xanadu William Buick Mick Channon Box 41 1:09.01
2023 Bobsleigh Charles Bishop Eve Johnson Houghton The Woodway 20 1:08.99
2024 Teej A Clifford Lee Karl Burke Nick Bradley Racing 5 & E Burke 1:13.44
  1. ^ De Bruyne Horse finished first in 2017 but was subsequently disqualified after testing positive for a banned substance
  2. ^ The 2020 race took place in July due to the COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom

See also

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References

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