Inaugurated 1987 Surface Turf | Distance 1m 1f (1,811 metres) | |
Location Rowley MileNewmarket, England | ||
The Darley Stakes is a Group 3 flat horse 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 1 mile and 1 furlong (1,811 metres), and it is scheduled to take place each year in October.
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History
The event was established in 1987, but the inaugural running was abandoned because of high winds and structural damage. For a period the race held Listed status, and it was promoted to Group 3 level in 2003.
The Darley Stakes was formerly staged during Newmarket's Champions' Meeting in mid-October. It became part of a new fixture called Future Champions Day in 2011.
Winners
a The race was abandoned in 1987 because of high winds and structural damage.
b The 1999 running took place on Newmarket's July Course over 1 mile and 110 yards.