Heron Stakes

The Heron Stakes is a Listed flat horse race in Great Britain open to three-year-old thoroughbreds. It is run at Sandown Park over a distance of 1 mile (1,609 metres), and it is scheduled to take place each year in late May.

Heron Stakes
Listed race
LocationSandown Park
Esher, England
Race typeFlat / Thoroughbred
SponsorCasumo
WebsiteSandown Park
Race information
Distance1m (1,609m)
SurfaceTurf
TrackRight-handed
QualificationThree-year-olds
Weight9 st 0 lb
Allowances
5 lb for fillies
Penalties
5 lb for Group winners*
3 lb for Listed winners*
after 31 August 2020
Purse£51,150 (2022)
1st: £29,500
Heron Stakes
2023
Yellow, large black spots and spots on cap Emerald green, yellow star, halved sleeves and star on cap Purple, gold braid, scarlet sleeves, black velvet cap, gold fringe
Captain Winters Grey's Monument Slipofthepen
Previous years
2022
Yellow, purple star and star on cap Purple, gold braid, scarlet sleeves, black velvet cap, gold fringe Yellow and black stripes, halved sleeves
My Prospero Reach For The Moon Akhu Najla
2021
Royal blue, white epaulets, striped cap Royal blue Red, white sleeves, black and white quartered cap
Mostahdaf Highland Avenue Bullace
2020-2011
2019
Maroon Yellow, large black spots and spots on cap Green, pink sash and cap, white sleeves
King Of Comedy Roseman Sangarius
2018
Dark green and maroon (quartered), white sleeves and cap Royal blue, white epaulets, striped cap Royal blue, purple hoop and diamond on cap
Without Parole Gabr Vintager
2017
Royal blue, yellow chevron, yellow cap, royal blue spots Purple, light green star, purple sleeves, light green stars, purple cap, light green star Royal blue, white epaulets, striped cap
Khafoo Shememi Escobar Zainhom
2016
Red, white sash, royal blue cap Light blue, orange epaulets Green, pink sash and cap, white sleeves
Zonderland Atlantic Sun Forge
2015
Light blue, dark blue armlets, dark blue cap Royal blue Yellow, large black spots and spots on cap
Consort Secret Brief White Lake
2014
Royal blue, maroon sash and star on cap White, dark blue star, hooped sleeves and star on cap Claret, gold braid, claret sleeves, claret cap, gold tassel
Master Carpenter Indy End of Line
2013
Red, black star, black and red check sleeves, black cap Pink, black stars on sleeves, pink cap, black star Royal blue, white epaulets, striped cap
Montiridge Mango Diva Ebn Arab
2012
White, purple hoop, purple sleeves, white armlets, purple cap Green, pink sash and cap, white sleeves Mauve and pink check, white sleeves, pink cap
Cogito Stipulate Tales Of Grimm
2011
Royal blue, white epaulets, striped cap Red, white sash, royal blue cap Royal blue
Tazahum Fury Neebras
2010-2001
2010
Pink, white sleeves White, black hollow box, black and white halved sleeves Beige and red (quartered), beige sleeves, red stars, red cap
Fallen Idol The Rectifier Aldovrandi
2009
White, large black spots, black cap Royal blue Royal blue, white cap
Border Patrol Ashram Spring Of Fame
2008
Claret, silver sash, hooped cap Royal Blue Red, White sash, Royal Blue cap
Redolent Iguazu Falls Virtual
2007
Yellow, black epaulets Purple and Red check, Yellow sleeves, Red and Yellow quartered cap Red, white sleeves, blue and white striped cap
Massive Charlie Farnsbarns Jo'burg
2006
Royal blue, yellow chevron, yellow cap, royal blue spots Dark blue, white cross belts and sleeves, pink cap Turquoise, white seams, black sleeves, red cap
Final Verse Deepwater Bay Antica
2005
Emerald Green, Black epaulets, striped sleeves, Emerald Green cap Black and White (halved), check cap, Light Blue sleeves Red, black triple diamond, halved sleeves, check cap
Proclamation Tucker Coeur Courageux
2004
Yellow, black epaulets Royal blue Purple, light blue chevron, light blue cap
Tahreeb Leicester Square Orcadian
2003
GREEN, red epaulettes, green cap Royal blue, white epaulets, striped cap White, emerald green hoop
Kalaman Ikhtyar Rimrod
2002
Dark Blue, Light Blue sleeves, Purple stars, Purple cap, Light Blue star ORANGE, black hoop, orange sleeves, white cap Royal blue, white epaulets, checked sleeves
Hero's Journey Compton Dragon Irony
2001
Maroon, Grey epaulets Dark blue, light blue cross belts, striped sleeves, white cap Emerald Green and Royal Blue (halved horizontally), Blue sleeves, Emerald Green cap
Dandoun Aldebaran Reef Diver
2000-1991
2000
Purple and white checked, white sleeves, purple cap Maroon, Light Blue epaulets and armlets, White cap Royal blue
Inglenook Sir Ninja Sun Charm
1999
GREEN, red epaulettes, green cap Light Blue and Royal Blue stripes, Royal Blue sleeves, quartered cap Orange, purple braces and cap
Kalanisi Industrialist Peculiarity
1998
White, royal blue hoop, diabolo on sleeves, royal blue cap White, green chevrons, striped sleeves, quartered cap Royal blue, white epaulets, striped cap
Speedfit Too Golden Dice Jinsiyah
1997
Pink Royal blue, white epaulets, striped cap Yellow, green sleeves, red armlets and cap
Among Men Amid Albadu Green Card
1996
Red, white seams, red sleeves, white cap, red stars Blue and red diabolo, hooped sleeves, checked cap Green, pink sash and cap, white sleeves
Regal Archive Sorbie Tower Wixim
1995
Green, pink sash and cap, white sleeves Royal blue, white epaulets, striped cap White, dark green spots, red sleeves, maroon cap
Peace Envoy Ihtiram Royal Philosopher
1994
Emerald green and yellow check, royal blue sleeves Maroon and grey (quartered), grey sleeves, maroon armlets, quartered cap Dark green
Bluegrass Prince In Like Flynn River Deep
1993
Yellow, emerald green sleeves, red armlets, red cap Black, white chevron hoop and cap Dark blue, white cross-belts and sleeves, white cap, dark blue spots
Mistle Cat Port Lucaya Ardkinglass
1992
Green, pink sash and cap, white sleeves Apricot Blue and white stripes, quartered cap
Torrey Canyon Pursuit Of Love Casteddu
1991
Black, large white spots and sleeves, red cap White, red inverted triangle and sleeves Maroon, white sleeves, maroon cap, white star
Joie De Soir Sapieha Suomi
1990-1988
1990
Maroon, white sleeves, maroon cap, white star Lilac, rose quartered cap Pink, purple epaulets and cap
Lord Florey Palace Street Kaheel
1989
Royal blue, white chevron, light blue cap Black, gold cross and stripe on cap Maroon, white sleeves, maroon cap, white star
Magical Strike Hoy Upper Strata
1988
GREEN, red epaulettes, green cap White and Yellow stripes, White sleeves, Black cap Emerald green, yellow seams, quartered cap
Raykour Western Gun Nail Don
 

The event was formerly held at Kempton Park. It was staged at Goodwood in 2005 and 2006, and transferred to Sandown Park in 2007.

The Heron Stakes is usually part of a fixture called the Brigadier Gerard Evening which also features the Brigadier Gerard Stakes and the Henry II Stakes. The Heron Stakes was held at a separate meeting a week before Brigadier Gerard Evening in 2021.

Records

Leading jockey since 1978 (5 wins):

  • Frankie Dettori – Lord Florey (1990), Proclamation (2005), Cogito (2012), Without Parole (2018), King of Comedy (2019)

Leading trainer since 1978 (10 wins):

  • Sir Michael Stoute – Dalsaan (1980), Spark of Life (1981), Diaglyphard (1985), Neshad (1987), Magical Strike (1989), Among Men (1997), Kalaman (2003), Final Verse (2006), Tazahum (2011), Consort (2015)

Winners since 1978
Year Winner Jockey Trainer Time
1978 Persian Bold Kipper Lynch Tony Ingham
1979 Kris Joe Mercer Henry Cecil
1980 Dalsaan Lester Piggott Michael Stoute
1981 Spark of Life Walter Swinburn Michael Stoute
1982 Come On The Blues Willie Carson Clive Brittain
1983 The Noble Player Steve Cauthen Barry Hills
1984 Superlative Tony Ives Bill O'Gorman
1985 Diaglyphard Walter Swinburn Michael Stoute
1986 Faustus Steve Cauthen Henry Cecil
1987 Neshad Walter Swinburn Michael Stoute 1:38.82
1988 Raykour Ray Cochrane Luca Cumani 1:38.99
1989 Magical Strike Greville Starkey Michael Stoute 1:36.74
1990 Lord Florey Frankie Dettori Luca Cumani 1:42.09
1991 Joie de Soir Paul Eddery Fulke Johnson Houghton 1:42.93
1992 Torrey Canyon Ray Cochrane Roger Charlton 1:38.37
1993 Mistle Cat Wendyll Woods Sean Woods 1:38.30
1994 Bluegrass Prince Brent Thomson Richard Hannon Sr. 1:46.56
1995 Peace Envoy Pat Eddery Henry Cecil 1:38.25
1996 Regal Archive John Reid Peter Chapple-Hyam 1:41.89
1997 Among Men Ray Cochrane Michael Stoute 1:37.95
1998 Speedfit Too Gary Carter George Margarson 1:40.47
1999 Kalanisi Gérald Mossé Luca Cumani 1:35.64
2000 Inglenook Pat Eddery John Dunlop 1:46.69
2001 Dandoun Kieren Fallon John Dunlop 1:38.03
2002 Hero's Journey Darryll Holland Richard Hannon Sr. 1:36.98
2003 Kalaman [lower-alpha 1] Christophe Soumillon Sir Michael Stoute 1:38.44
2004 Tahreeb Martin Dwyer Marcus Tregoning 1:37.76
2005 Proclamation Frankie Dettori Jeremy Noseda 1:39.31
2006 Final Verse Robert Winston Sir Michael Stoute 1:45.28
2007 Massive Darryll Holland Mick Channon 1:46.70
2008 Redolent Ryan Moore Richard Hannon Sr. 1:46.93
2009 Border Patrol Steve Drowne Roger Charlton 1:42.63
2010 Fallen Idol William Buick John Gosden 1:42.60
2011 Tazahum Richard Hills Sir Michael Stoute 1:47.45
2012 Cogito Frankie Dettori Brian Meehan 1:42.71
2013 Montiridge Richard Hughes Richard Hannon Sr. 1:44.84
2014 Master Carpenter Ryan Moore Rod Millman 1:49.24
2015 Consort Ryan Moore Sir Michael Stoute 1:40.89
2016 Zonderland Adam Kirby Clive Cox 1:42.53
2017 Khafoo Shememi Ryan Moore Richard Hannon Jr. 1:42.61
2018 Without Parole Frankie Dettori John Gosden 1:45.54
2019 King of Comedy Frankie Dettori John Gosden 1:40.29
no race 2020 [lower-alpha 2]
2021 Mostahdaf Jim Crowley John and Thady Gosden 1:50.29
2022 My Prospero Tom Marquand William Haggas 1:41.94
2023 Captain Winters Neil Callan Kevin Ryan 1:44.92
  1. The 2003 winner Kalaman was later exported to Hong Kong and renamed Oriental Magic
  2. The 2020 running was cancelled because of the COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom[1]

See also

References
  1. "Coronavirus: Horse racing in Great Britain suspension extended". BBC Sport. 15 April 2020.
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