Musidora Stakes

The Musidora Stakes is a Group 3 flat horse race in Great Britain open to three-year-old fillies. It is run over a distance of 1 mile, 2 furlongs and 56 yards (2,063 metres) at York in May.

Musidora Stakes
Group 3 race
LocationYork Racecourse
York, England
Inaugurated1961
Race typeFlat / Thoroughbred
SponsorTattersalls
WebsiteYork
Race information
Distance1m 2f 56y (2,063m)
SurfaceTurf
TrackLeft-handed
QualificationThree-year-old fillies
Weight9 st 0 lb
Penalties
4 lb for G1 / G2 winners *
* since 31 August 2021
Purse£125,000 (2022)
1st: £70,888
Musidora Stakes
2023
Maroon Yellow, large black spots and spots on cap Dark blue, yellow cap
Soul Sister Novakai Infinite Cosmos
Previous years
2022
Red, black sash Royal blue White, emerald green hoops, white sleeves and cap
Emily Upjohn Life Of Dreams Ching Shih
2021
Purple, white seams, striped sleeves, purple cap Green, pink sash and cap, white sleeves Grey, maroon triple diamond, white sleeves, grey cap, maroon diamonds
Snowfall Noon Star Teona
2020-2011
2020
Royal blue, light green epaulets White, emerald green hoops, white sleeves and cap Green, pink sash and cap, white sleeves
Rose Of Kildare Albaflora Ricetta
2019
Light blue, yellow and light blue halved sleeves Black and white (halved), sleeves reversed, red cap Green, pink sash and cap, white sleeves
Nausha Frankellina Entitle
2018
Red, brown and white striped sleeves Navy Blue, gold lightning bolt, navy blue sleeves, gold armlets, gold cap Red, white stripe, striped sleeves
Give And Take Dancing Brave Bear Ejtyah
2017
Green, pink sash and cap, white sleeves Light blue, red hoops and armlets Light blue, yellow and light blue halved sleeves
Shutter Speed Vintage Folly Serenada
2016
Pink, grey sash Silver, tassel on cap Royal blue
So Mi Dar Fireglow Promising Run
2015
Maroon Dark blue Mauve and pink check, white sleeves, pink cap
Star of Seville Together Forever Pandora
2014
White, emerald green hoops, white sleeves and cap Royal blue, orange cross of lorraine and armlets, white cap Bottle green, white cap, lime green star
Madame Chiang Lily Rules Regardez
2013
Pale blue, white and yellow check cap Royal blue, white hollow box, striped sleeves, check cap Light blue, dark blue chevrons and sleeves, dark blue and light blue quartered cap
Liber Nauticus Romantic Settings Woodland Aria
2012
Pink, grey sash Purple, White seams, Striped sleeves, Purple cap Light blue, orange epaulets
The Fugue Twirl Esentepe
2011
Emerald green, black chevrons on sleeves Emerald green, white cross belts, orange sleeves, royal blue cap Yellow and purple (quartered), purple sleeves, yellow stars
Joviality Barefoot Lady Whey Sauce
2010-2001
2010
Green, pink sash and cap, white sleeves Emerald green, royal blue cross belts, royal blue sleeves, quartered cap Pale blue, white and yellow check cap
Aviate Gold Bubbles Eleanora Duse
2009
Maroon Royal blue, orange disc, orange and royal blue striped sleeves and cap Purple, gold braid, scarlet sleeves, black velvet cap, gold fringe
Sariska Star Ruby Enticement
2008
WHITE, purple panel, check cap Purple, yellow chevron, diamonds on sleeves, quartered cap Pink, Grey sash
Lush Lashes Cape Amber Dar Re Mi
2007
Green, pink sash and cap, white sleeves Royal blue, white striped sleeves, white cap White and yellow (halved), halved sleeves, white and yellow quartered cap
Passage of Time Sweet Lilly Sues Surprise
2006
Yellow, Black hoop and armlets, Red cap Dark blue Yellow, black hoop, black sleeves, yellow stars, yellow cap, black star
Short Skirt Alexandrova Maroussies Wings
2005
Red, Black sash and cap Green, pink sash and cap, white sleeves Purple and White stripes, Black velvet cap, Gold tassel
Secret History Quickfire Play Me
2004
Royal blue Maroon, white sleeves, maroon cap, white star Dark green, yellow hoop, yellow cap
Punctilious Glen Innes Bay Tree
2003
Orange, brown hoop Black, red sash, quartered cap Royal blue, white epaulets, striped cap
Cassis Geminiani Irtahal
2002
Pale Blue, White and Yellow check cap Light Blue, White cap White, dark blue diamond, dark blue sleeves, white armlets, quartered cap
Islington Spinnette Alexander Three
2001
Cherry, black sash, primrose and white quartered cap Royal blue, white chevron, light blue cap Red and white (halved), diabolo on sleeves, quartered cap
Time Away Relish The Thought Heavenly Whisper
2000-1991
2000
Royal blue, orange disc, striped sleeves and cap Black, red sash, quartered cap Green, pink sash and cap, white sleeves
Kalypso Katie Lady Upstage High Walden
1999
Royal blue Dark blue Blue, white inverted triangle
Zahrat Dubai Mother of Pearl Barafamy
1998
Royal blue Dark green Brown and orange diamonds, brown sleeves and cap
Bahr Midnight Line Anna
1997
Green, pink sash and cap, white sleeves Red, green sash and armlets Yellow, Royal blue chevron, halved sleeves, royal blue cap
Reams of Verse Vagabond Chanteuse Etoile
1996
Green, red armlets and cap Blue and yellow hoops, blue sleeves, yellow stars, yellow cap Red, white sash, royal blue cap
Magnificient Style Sil Sila Obsessive
1995
Cherry, black sash, primrose and white quartered cap Scarlet, blue collar, white cap Light blue and beige stripes, black sleeves and cap
Pure Grain Caramba Musetta
1994
Royal blue, white chevron, light blue cap Purple, light blue chevron, light blue cap Red, white sash, royal blue cap
Hawajiss Spot Prize Dance to the Top
1993
Maroon, white sleeves, white cap Maroon, white sleeves, maroon cap, white star Royal blue, red epaulets, striped cap
Marillette Iviza Sueboog
1992
Green, pink sash and cap, white sleeves Brown and blue (halved), reversed sleeves, quartered cap Blue, pink sleeves, yellow cap
All at Sea Perfect Circle Armarama
1991
Green, yellow disc and cap Maroon, white sleeves, white cap Maroon, white sleeves, maroon cap, white star
Gussy Marlowe Dartrey Shamshir
1990-1981
1990
Grey and maroon (halved), sleeves reversed, quartered cap Apricot Maroon, white sleeves, maroon cap, white star
In The Groove Sardegna Ivrea
1989
Light green, white chevron, striped sleeves Crimson, silver braid Emerald green, royal blue sleeves, white cap, emerald green spots
Snow Bride Pilot Mysteries
1988
Maroon, white sleeves, maroon cap, white star Royal blue, white epaulets, striped cap Black, emerald green sleeves, black and emerald green striped cap
Diminuendo Asl Princess Genista
1987
Maroon, white sleeves, maroon cap, white star Green, pink sash and cap, white sleeves Emerald Green and Royal Blue (halved horizontally), Blue sleeves, Emerald Green cap
Indian Skimmer Bourbon Girl Mountain Memory
1986
Green, pink sash and cap, white sleeves White, red and white striped sleeves, star on cap Black, white spots, black sleeves, white cap
Rejuvenate Ala Mahlik Colorspin
1985
Maroon, white sleeves, maroon cap, white star Royal blue, red epaulets, striped cap Yellow, black spots, yellow sleeves and cap
Fatah Flare Dubian Ever Genial
1984
Maroon, white sleeves, maroon cap, white star Black and white diamonds, black cap Apricot
Optimistic Lass Poquito Queen Sandy Island
1983
Black and white diamonds, white sleeves, quartered cap Lilac, rose quartered cap Black and royal blue (halved), gold sleeves, black cap
Give Thanks So True New Coins
1982
White, emerald green stripe, hooped sleeves, striped cap Chocolate, gold braid and sleeves, quartered cap Salmon pink, grey sleeves, quartered cap
Last Feather Ash Ridge Cadi Ha
1981
Maroon, white sash, dark blue and yellow striped cap Yellow, emerald green star, hooped cap Black, scarlet cap
Condessa Madam Gay Fairy Footsteps
1980-1978
1980
Crimson, silver braid Light green, pink sash, quartered cap Black, white sash and sleeves, gold cap
Bireme Gift Wrapped Our Home
1979
Royal blue, pink collar, cuffs and quartered cap, white sleeves Dark blue, white spots on body, yellow cap, red star Black, white spots, black sleeves, white cap
Rimosa's Pet Lightning Record Odeon
1978
Emerald green, royal blue sleeves, white cap, emerald green spots Dark blue, white stars on body, white cap Black, pink sleeves, striped cap
Princess of Man Sofala Varishkina
 

History

The event is named after Musidora, the Yorkshire-trained winner of the 1,000 Guineas and Epsom Oaks in 1949. Established in 1961, it serves as a leading trial for the Oaks.[1] The first running was won by Ambergris.[2]

The present race grading system was introduced in 1971, and the Musidora Stakes was given Group 3 status.

In total, eight winners of the race have achieved victory in the Oaks. The first was Noblesse in 1963, and the most recent was Soul Sister in 2023. The 2015 winner, Star of Seville, won the Prix de Diane, the French equivalent of the Oaks.

The Musidora Stakes is currently held on the opening day of York's three-day Dante Festival meeting. It is run the day before the Dante Stakes.

Records

Leading jockey (7 wins):

  • Frankie Dettori – Bahr (1998), Punctilious (2004), Star of Seville (2015), So Mi Dar (2016), Shutter Speed (2017), Emily Upjohn (2022), Soul Sister (2023)

Leading trainer (9 wins):

  • Henry Cecil – Fatah Flare (1985), Indian Skimmer (1987), Diminuendo (1988), Snow Bride (1989), All at Sea (1992), Magnificient Style (1996), Reams of Verse (1997), Passage of Time (2007), Aviate (2010)

Winners
Year Winner Jockey Trainer Time
1961 Ambergris Lester Piggott Harry Wragg 2:18.20
1962 Fool's Gold Harry Carr Cecil Boyd-Rochfort 2:25.20
1963 Noblesse Garnie Bougoure Paddy Prendergast 2:17.20
1964 Ela Marita Garnie Bougoure Paddy Prendergast
1965 Arctic Melody Garnie Bougoure Paddy Prendergast, Jr. 2:17.00
1966 Orabella II Brian Taylor Harvey Leader 2:22.40
1967 Palatch Brian Taylor Harvey Leader 2:35.00
1968 Exchange Brian Taylor Harvey Leader
1969 Lovers Lane Sandy Barclay Noel Murless
1970 Whitefoot Jimmy Lindley Harry Wragg 2:16.80
1971 Catherine Wheel John Gorton Bruce Hobbs 2:12.60
1972 Jakomima Duncan Keith Peter Walwyn
1973 Where You Lead Edward Hide Vincent O'Brien 2:13.70
1974 Escorial Lester Piggott Ian Balding
1975 Moonlight Night Geoff Lewis Noel Murless
1976 Everything Nice Geoff Lewis Bruce Hobbs 2:19.80
1977 Triple First Edward Hide Michael Stoute 2:15.20
1978 Princess of Man Ernie Johnson Barry Hills
1979 Rimosa's Pet Greville Starkey Michael Stoute
1980 Bireme Willie Carson Dick Hern
1981 Condessa Declan Gillespie Jim Bolger
1982 Last Feather Steve Cauthen Barry Hills
1983 Give Thanks Declan Gillespie Jim Bolger
1984 Optimistic Lass Walter Swinburn Michael Stoute
1985 Fatah Flare Steve Cauthen Henry Cecil
1986 Rejuvenate Brent Thomson Barry Hills 2:13.29
1987 Indian Skimmer Steve Cauthen Henry Cecil 2:12.57
1988 Diminuendo Steve Cauthen Henry Cecil 2:11.46
1989 Snow Bride Steve Cauthen Henry Cecil 2:08.25
1990 In the Groove Ray Cochrane David Elsworth 2:09.80
1991 Gussy Marlowe Michael Roberts Clive Brittain 2:12.23
1992 All At Sea Pat Eddery Henry Cecil 2:18.78
1993 Marillette Pat Eddery John Gosden 2:15.69
1994 Hawajiss Walter Swinburn Michael Stoute 2:10.79
1995 Pure Grain John Reid Michael Stoute 2:11.59
1996 Magnificient Style Michael Kinane Henry Cecil 2:11.45
1997 Reams of Verse Kieren Fallon Henry Cecil 2:11.81
1998 Bahr Frankie Dettori Saeed bin Suroor 2:16.22
1999 Zahrat Dubai Michael Kinane Saeed bin Suroor 2:15.34
2000 Kalypso Katie Michael Kinane Jeremy Noseda 2:12.32
2001 Time Away Pat Eddery John Dunlop 2:09.71
2002 Islington Kieren Fallon Sir Michael Stoute 2:09.11
2003 Cassis Pat Eddery Jeremy Noseda 2:09.08
2004 Punctilious Frankie Dettori Saeed bin Suroor 2:22.33
2005 Secret History Joe Fanning Mark Johnston 2:19.43
2006 Short Skirt Michael Kinane Sir Michael Stoute 2:15.63
2007 Passage of Time Richard Hughes Henry Cecil 2:11.78
2008 Lush Lashes Kevin Manning Jim Bolger 2:09.78
2009 Sariska Jamie Spencer Michael Bell 2:11.41
2010 Aviate Eddie Ahern Henry Cecil 2:09.14
2011 Joviality William Buick John Gosden 2:10.60
2012 The Fugue William Buick John Gosden 2:11.36
2013 Liber Nauticus Ryan Moore Sir Michael Stoute 2:14.58
2014 Madame Chiang Kieren Fallon David Simcock 2:11.04
2015 Star of Seville Frankie Dettori John Gosden 2:11.88
2016 So Mi Dar Frankie Dettori John Gosden 2:09.07
2017 Shutter Speed Frankie Dettori John Gosden 2:18.62
2018 Give And Take James Doyle William Haggas 2:12.04
2019 Nausha Andrea Atzeni Roger Varian 2:10.50
2020 Rose of Kildare[lower-alpha 1] Franny Norton Mark Johnston 2:10.80
2021 Snowfall Ryan Moore Aidan O'Brien 2:15.18
2022 Emily Upjohn Frankie Dettori John & Thady Gosden 2:10.86
2023 Soul Sister Frankie Dettori John & Thady Gosden 2:10.11
  1. The 2020 race was run in July due to the COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom

See also

References
  1. "First Running of the Musidora Stakes". Glasgow Herald. 17 May 1961. Retrieved 28 April 2013.
  2. "Yesterday's Meetings". Glasgow Herald. 18 May 1961. Retrieved 28 April 2013.
  • galopp-sieger.de – Musidora Stakes.
  • ifhaonline.org – International Federation of Horseracing Authorities – Musidora Stakes (2019).
  • pedigreequery.com – Musidora Stakes – York.
  • Abelson, Edward; Tyrrel, John (1993). The Breedon Book of Horse Racing Records. Breedon Books. pp. 41–42. ISBN 1-873626-15-0.
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