Lennox Stakes

The Lennox Stakes, named after Charles Lennox, 3rd Duke of Lennox, a dukedom held simultaneously by the Duke of Richmond, is for 3-year-olds and upwards and is run over 7 furlongs. However, when it was first launched in 1875 it was over 6 furlongs, but extended to 7 furlongs in its reincarnation in 2000.
Early history:-The inaugural running of the Lennox Stakes was on Wednesday 28th July 1875 when Mr H Bird’s Lowlander defeated Blenheim and Oxonian.
Lennox Stakes 1882 Group 2 6 furlongs
Pos. Horse Jockey Age/weight Owner
1 ACTRESS John Watts 3-8st 3lbs Duke of Hamilton 6/1
2 ST MARQUERITE C Wood 3-8st 12lbs Mr W S Crawfurd 11/10 fav
3 SEE SAW Colt Cannon 3-9st 1lb Mr W Gilbert 100/30
4 BRAG George Fordham 4-9st 7lbs Mr Leopold de Rothschild 9/2
This race took place on Wednesday 26th July 1882 and was a subscription race of 15 sovereigns each for 2-y-o and above. There were 19 subscribers, and it was valued at 300 sovereigns (equivalent to £39,000 in 2021). Over round 104%