Inaugurated 1919 Surface Turf | Distance 1m 4f (2,414 metres) | |
Location Ascot RacecourseAscot, England |
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The Ribblesdale Stakes is a Group 2 flat horse race in Great Britain open to three-year-old fillies. It is run at Ascot over a distance of 1 mile and 4 furlongs (2,414 metres), and it is scheduled to take place each year in June.
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History
The event is named in honour of the 4th Baron Ribblesdale, who served as the Master of the Buckhounds from 1892 to 1895. It was established in 1919, and it was originally a 1-mile race open to three and four-year-olds of either gender.
The race was abandoned throughout World War II, and after it returned its distance was extended to 1½ miles. It was restricted to three-year-old fillies in 1950.
The Ribblesdale Stakes sometimes features fillies which ran previously in the Epsom Oaks. The leading participants often go on to compete in the following month's Irish Oaks, and the last to win both was Bracelet in 2014.
The Ribblesdale Stakes is now held on day three of the five-day Royal Ascot meeting.
Records
Leading jockey (6 wins):
Leading trainer (5 wins):
Winners since 1980
a The 2005 running took place at York.