Surface Turf | Distance 7f (1,408 metres) | |
Location York RacecourseYork, England | ||
The Acomb Stakes is a Group 3 flat horse race in Great Britain open to two-year-old horses. It is run at York over a distance of 7 furlongs (1,408 metres), and it is scheduled to take place each year in August.
The event is named after Acomb, an area of York located to the north-west of the racecourse. It was given Listed status in 1998, and promoted to Group 3 level in 2006. It is currently held on the opening day of the four-day Ebor Festival meeting.
The leading horses from the Acomb Stakes sometimes go on to compete in Group 1 races, and certain participants have been successful in the following year's Classics.
Winners since 1986
a The 2008 running was abandoned because of a waterlogged course.
b The 2010 winner Waiter's Dream was later exported to Hong Kong and renamed New Greenfield.
c The 2013 winner Treaty of Paris was later exported to Hong Kong and renamed Too Fast.