Inaugurated 1843 Surface Turf | Distance 5f (1,006 metres) | |
Location Ascot RacecourseAscot, England |
The Norfolk Stakes is a Group 2 flat horse race in Great Britain open to two-year-old horses. It is run at Ascot over a distance of 5 furlongs (1,006 metres), and it is scheduled to take place each year in June.
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The event was established in 1843, and it was originally called the New Stakes. The inaugural running was won by Rattan.
The race was renamed the Norfolk Stakes in 1973. It now honours the 16th Duke of Norfolk, who served as HM's Representative at Ascot from 1945 to 1972. For a period the event held Group 3 status, and it was promoted to Group 2 level in 2006.
The Norfolk Stakes is currently staged on day three of the five-day Royal Ascot meeting.
Records
Leading jockey (9 wins):
Leading trainer (4 wins):
Winners since 1980
a The 2005 running took place at York.
Earlier winners
* The 1947 race was a dead-heat and has joint winners.