Inaugurated 1949 Sponsor Worthington's Distance 7f (1,408 metres) | ||
Location Newbury RacecourseNewbury, England | ||
The Horris Hill Stakes is a Group 3 flat horse race in Great Britain open to two-year-old thoroughbred colts and geldings. It is run at Newbury over a distance of 7 furlongs (1,408 metres), and it is scheduled to take place each year in October.
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History
The event is named after Horris Hill, an area located to the south of the racecourse. It was established in 1949, and was originally open to horses of either gender. The first running was won by a filly called Lone Victress.
The present system of race grading was introduced in 1971, and the Horris Hill Stakes was initially given Group 2 status. It was later relegated to Group 3 level.
The race was restricted to male horses in 1987. For a period it was held on Newbury's left-handed course, with a distance of about 7 furlongs and 64 yards. It was switched to the slightly shorter straight track in 2000.
The Horris Hill Stakes is part of the venue's last flat racing fixture of the year. The meeting is currently sponsored by Worthington's and known as the Worthington's Armed Forces Day. Since 2012 the race has been run as the Worthington's Whizz-Kidz Stakes.
Records
Leading jockey (6 wins):
Leading trainer (4 wins):
Winners since 1976
a The 1982 running was abandoned because of a waterlogged course.