Huxley Stakes

The Huxley Stakes is a Group 2 flat horse race in Great Britain open to horses aged four years or older. It is run over a distance of 1 mile, 2 furlongs and 70 yards (2,076 metres) at Chester in May.

Huxley Stakes
Group 2 race
LocationChester Racecourse
Chester, England
Inaugurated1999
Race typeFlat / Thoroughbred
SponsorIrish Thoroughbred Marketing
WebsiteChester
Race information
Distance1m 2f 70y (2,076m)
SurfaceTurf
TrackLeft-handed
QualificationFour-years-old and up
Weight9 st 3 lb
Allowances
3 lb for fillies and mares
Penalties
5 lb for Group 1 winners *
3 lb for Group 2 winners *
* since 31 August last year
Purse£138,500 (2022)
1st: £77,976
Huxley Stakes
2023
Purple, white seams, striped sleeves, purple cap Royal blue, white epaulets, striped cap Cerise
Point Lonsdale Mujtaba Layfayette
Previous years
2022
Royal blue, yellow chevron, yellow cap, royal blue spots Dark blue, large white spots, dark blue and white chevrons on sleeves, dark blue and white striped cap Black and white (halved), sleeves reversed, red cap
Solid Stone Certain Lad Megallan
2021
Dark blue Green, pink sash and cap, white sleeves Royal blue, purple chevron, purple cap
Armory Sangarius Palavecino
2020-2011
2019
Emerald green, white cross belts, orange sleeves, royal blue cap Silver, tassel on cap Purple, red star and sleeves, red cap, purple star
Forest Ranger Matterhorn Success Days
2018
Emerald green, white cross belts, orange sleeves, royal blue cap Neon pink and green diabolo, striped sleeves, pink cap, green visor Grey, beige star, grey sleeves, beige stars and stars on cap
Forest Ranger War Decree Gabrial
2017
Pink, emerald green chevron, halved sleeves, pink and emerald green quartered cap Royal blue, yellow chevron, yellow cap, royal blue spots Royal blue
Deauville Poet's Word Folkswood
2016
Royal blue, yellow chevron, yellow cap, royal blue spots Light blue, dark blue chevrons and sleeves, dark blue and light blue quartered cap Royal blue, maroon sash and star on cap
Cannock Chase Western Hymn Master Carpenter
2015
Royal blue Royal blue, yellow chevron, yellow cap, royal blue spots Black and light blue check, black sleeves, light blue cap
Maverick Wave Cannock Chase Air Pilot
2014
Green, pink sash and cap, white sleeves Light blue, dark blue armlets, dark blue cap Yellow, large black spots and spots on cap
Noble Mission Telescope Danadana
2013
Yellow, large black spots and spots on cap Purple, light blue chevron, light blue cap Grey, beige star, grey sleeves, beige stars and stars on cap
Danadana Highland Knight Gabrial
2012
Grey, beige star, grey sleeves, beige stars and stars on cap Grey, beige star, grey sleeves, beige stars, royal blue cap Pink, black chevron, quartered cap
Marcret Myplacelater Wigmore Hall
2011
Royal blue, orange disc, striped sleeves and cap Pink, emerald green chevron, halved sleeves, quartered cap Emerald green, white sash, yellow seams, emerald green and yellow check sleeves, white cap with pom pom
Await The Dawn Distant Memories Forte Dei Marmi
2010-2001
2010
Emerald green, black chevrons on sleeves Grey, beige star, grey sleeves, beige stars and stars on cap Emerald green, yellow stars, black sleeves and cap
Debussy Les Fazzani South Easter
2009
Green, pink sash and cap, white sleeves Crimson, silver braid Emerald green, black chevrons on sleeves
Doctor Fremantle Staying On Expresso Star
2008
Dark Blue, Grey hoop, armlets and cap Royal Blue, White epaulets, striped cap Dark Blue, Yellow stars, Yellow sleeves, Dark Blue armlets
Championship Point Maraahel Spice Route
2007
Royal blue, white epaulets, striped cap Light Blue and Grey stripes, Light Blue sleeves, hooped cap Chocolate, Gold braid and sleeves, quartered cap
Maraahel Blue Bajan Ivy Creek
2006
Royal blue, white epaulets, striped cap Yellow, Dark Blue seams, Light Blue sleeves, Dark Blue seams, Dark Blue and Yellow hooped cap Dark green, yellow cap, dark green star
Maraahel Counsel's Opinion Kew Green
2005
Royal blue, white epaulets, striped cap Orange, royal blue hoop and armlets, check cap Yellow, Dark Blue seams, Light Blue sleeves, Dark Blue seams, Dark Blue and Yellow hooped cap
Maraahel Solskjaer Counsel's Opinion
2004
Royal blue, white epaulets, striped cap Yellow, white and yellow striped sleeves, yellow cap, white star Emerald Green, Red sash, Yellow sleeves and cap
Bandari Parasol Leporello
2003
Yellow, white and yellow striped sleeves, yellow cap, white star White, black star, white sleeves, black seams, black cap, white star Green, pink sash and cap, white sleeves
Parasol Vintage Premium Burning Sun
2002
Light Blue, Purple epaulets, quartered cap Chocolate, Gold braid and sleeves, quartered cap Royal blue, yellow chevron, yellow cap, royal blue spots
Freefourinternet Island House Tough Speed
2001
emerald Green, Red epaulettes Chocolate, Gold braid and sleeves, quartered cap Red, light blue sash, hooped sleeves, quartered cap
Adilabad Island House Gold Academy
2000-1999
2000
Black and White (halved), sleeves reversed, Red cap Green and white (halved), reversed sleeves, blue cap White, Red epaulets, striped sleeves and cap
Sossus Vlei Rain In Spain Monsajem
1999
Green, pink sash and cap, white sleeves Emerald Green, Red sash, Yellow sleeves and cap Dark green, white chevron and sleeves, white cap, green star
Chester House Supreme Sound Generous Libra
 

History

The event is named after Huxley, a village located to the east of Chester. It was established in 1999, and the first running was won by Chester House. It initially held Listed status, and was promoted to Group 3 level in 2005. It was upgraded again to Group 2 level in 2018.[1]

The trophy for the Huxley Stakes is known as the Tradesman's Cup. Another race at the venue, the Chester Cup, was originally called the Tradesmen's Cup.[2]

Records

Most successful horse (3 wins):

  • Maraahel – 2005, 2006, 2007

Leading jockey (8 wins):

  • Ryan Moore - Doctor Fremantle (2009), Await The Dawn (2011), Marcret (2012), Cannock Chase (2016), Deauville (2017), Armory (2021), Solid Stone (2022), Point Lonsdale (2023)

Leading trainer (7 wins):

  • Sir Michael Stoute – Adilabad (2001), Maraahel (2005, 2006, 2007), Doctor Fremantle (2009), Cannock Chase (2016), Solid Stone (2022)

Leading owner (4 wins):

  • Hamdan Al Maktoum - Bandari (2004), Maraahel (2005, 2006, 2007)
  • Sue Magnier - Await the Dawn (2011), Deauville (2017), Armory (2021), Point Lonsdale (2023)
  • Michael Tabor - Await the Dawn (2011), Deauville (2017), Armory (2021), Point Lonsdale (2023)

Winners
Year Winner Age Jockey Trainer Owner Time
1999 Chester House 4 Kieren Fallon Henry Cecil Khalid Abdullah 2:11.79
2000 Sossus Vlei 4 Michael Roberts Geoff Wragg Anthony Oppenheimer 2:11.95
2001 Adilabad 4 Kieren Fallon Sir Michael Stoute Aga Khan IV 2:10.32
2002 Freefourinternet 4 Pat Eddery Brian Meehan Roldvale Ltd 2:09.69
2003 Parasol 4 Frankie Dettori David Loder Mohammed Al Nabouda 2:10.66
2004 Bandari 5 Richard Hills Mark Johnston Hamdan Al Maktoum 2:14.40
2005 Maraahel 4 Richard Hills Sir Michael Stoute Hamdan Al Maktoum 2:13.29
2006 Maraahel 5 Richard Hills Sir Michael Stoute Hamdan Al Maktoum 2:07.92
2007 Maraahel 6 Richard Hills Sir Michael Stoute Hamdan Al Maktoum 2:08.88
2008 Championship Point 5 Darryll Holland Mick Channon John Livock 2:11.21
2009 Doctor Fremantle 4 Ryan Moore Sir Michael Stoute Khalid Abdullah 2:10.04
2010 Debussy 4 William Buick John Gosden Princess Haya of Jordan 2:12.38
2011 Await the Dawn 4 Ryan Moore Aidan O'Brien Susan Magnier & Michael Tabor 2:08.54
2012 Marcret 5 Ryan Moore Marco Botti Marwan Koukash 2:19.30
2013 Danadana 5 Kieren Fallon Luca Cumani Sheikh Mohammed Obaid al Maktoum 2:11.61
2014 Noble Mission 5 James Doyle Lady Cecil Khalid Abdullah 2:13.11
2015 Maverick Wave 4 William Buick John Gosden Godolphin 2:15.33
2016 Cannock Chase 5 Ryan Moore Sir Michael Stoute Saeed Suhail 2:11.65
2017 Deauville 4 Ryan Moore Aidan O'Brien Hay / Tabor / Magnier / Smith 2:10.22
2018 Forest Ranger 4 Tony Hamilton Richard Fahey Mrs H Steel 2:08.39
2019 Forest Ranger 5 Tony Hamilton Richard Fahey Mrs H Steel 2:16.26
no race 2020 [lower-alpha 1]
2021 Armory 4 Ryan Moore Aidan O'Brien Magnier / Tabor / Smith 2:11.64
2022 Solid Stone 6 Ryan Moore Sir Michael Stoute Saeed Suhail 2:07.79
2023 Point Lonsdale 4 Ryan Moore Aidan O'Brien Magnier / Tabor / Westerberg / Smith 2:13.98
  1. The 2020 running was cancelled because of the COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom[3]

See also

References
  1. "European Pattern Committee announces changes to the 2018 European Programme of Black Type Races". British Horseracing Authority. Retrieved 29 January 2018.
  2. Weatherby, Edward; Weatherby, James (1825). Racing Calendar for 1824. London: C. H. Reynell. pp. 25–26.
  3. "Coronavirus: Horse racing in Great Britain suspension extended". BBC Sport. 15 April 2020.


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