In May 1784 the King, George III, gave directions for Newmarket Palace III to be thoroughly repaired and made ready to accommodate the Prince of Wales. Since the death of the Duke of Cumberland in October 1765 Palace III had not been used as frequently, so was in need of repair. The Prince of Wales, later George I, was 21 years old at the time, and clearly excited by the visit, wishing to cement his links with the town, and he wanted to mark the occasion by a special race called the ‘Prince’s Stakes’. He decreed that it should be a New Sweepstake for 3-year-old colts and fillies, with a refreshingly new format, 30 subscribers each subscribing 100 Guineas, with the 30 horses randomly divided into 3 classes, 3 races of ten horses per race, with the winner of each class facing a run-off for the purse at the next meeting. Was this his bid to stamp his mark on racing history by creating a 3-y-o race at Newmarket which, at this stage, was lacking a Classic race some 8 years after Anthony St Leger had devised the St Leger at Doncaster, fully 5 years after an estate leased by Lord Derby was immortalized in The Oaks, and 4 years after Lord Derby himself had the most famous Classic of them all, The Epsom Derby, named after him? Whilst the format would have been ideal for the present time, with ante post prices on the initial 30 entrants, a draw by lots into the 3 classes adding further spice to the event, and anticipation high for the final race of 3 horses, in the Prince of Wales’s day it proved challenging to organize and they had to deviate from their original format. The first Prince’s Stakes did not take place until March and April 1785, with full details shown below. The Prince could not have foreseen what was to happen in 1791, although the Prince’s Stakes did continue for a few years afterwards until it was replaced in 1797 when the Oatlands Stakes became more prominent, and a similar subscription race for 2-year-olds was launched. But ultimately the 2000 Guineas in 1809 and the 1000 Guineas in 1814 became Newmarket’s Classics races.  

Source: Baily's Racing Register; Newspapers of the day.

Prince's Stakes 1785

Monday 28th March 1785
The First Class of the Prince’s Stakes of 100 Guineas each, for 3-year-old colts carrying 8st 3lbs, Fillies carrying 8st, Across the Flat
1. ALEXANDER (8/1), chestnut colt owned by Lord Sherborne
2. GUYLER (3/1), chestnut colt owned by Mr Wyndham
3. VOLUNTEER Sister owned by Mr O’Kelly
4. VULCAN, brown colt owned by Mr Thomas Panton (possibly the King’s horse)
5. FIGARO, bay colt owned by HRH Prince of Wales
6. SWEETBRIAR Colt (5/2 fav) owned by Lord Grosvenor
7. CHALKSTONE, bay colt owned by HRH Prince of Wales
8. TRENTHAM Colt owned by Lord Egremont
9. ARISTOCRACY, brown colt owned by Lord Abingdon
10. CONDUCTOR Colt owned by Lord Clermont
11. ILLUMINO Colt owned by Lord Derby
12. HIGHFLYER Colt owned by Duc de Chartres
13. HIGHFLYER Colt owned by Mr Bullock
14. SWEETBRIAR Colt owned by Mr Douglas
14 Ran

Saturday 2nd April 1785
The Second Class of the Prince’s Stakes of 100 Guineas each, for 3-year-old colts carrying 8st 3lbs, Fillies carrying 8st, Across the Flat
1. TRUMPATOR (8/1), black colt owned by Lord Clermont
2. HIGHFLYER Colt owned by Lord Egremont
3. SPARTACUS (2/1), bay colt owned by Duke of Grafton
4. CLARINET (3/1), chestnut colt owned by Mr O’Kelly
5. ROUNDELAY, bay colt owned by Lord Grosvenor
6. INCA, bay colt owned by Lord Derby
7. HACKWOOD, bay horse owned by HRH Prince of Wales
8. PLUNDER Colt owned by Mr Thomas Panton
9. JAFFER, grey colt owned by Lord Sherborne
10. MONARCHY, chestnut colt owned by Lord Abingdon
11. BACKBITE, bay colt owned by Lord Foley
12. HIGHFLYER Colt owned by Duc de Chartres
13. PHARAMOND Brother owned by Sir Charles Bunbury
14. HORATIA Sister owned by Duke of Bolton
14 Ran

Monday 18th April 1785
The Third Class of the Prince’s Stakes of 100 Guineas each, for 3-year-old colts carrying 8st 3lbs, Fillies carrying 8st, Across the Flat
1. BALLOON (Evens fav), bay colt owned by Mr Bullock 0 1
2. GRANTHAM (7/4), grey colt owned by Lord Grosvenor 0 2
3. AIMWELL, bay colt owned by Lord Clermont
4. BEDFORD, bay colt owned by Lord Boringdon
5. COMET, bay colt owned by HRH Prince of Wales
6. HIGHFLYER Colt owned by Lord Egremont
7. ARCHER, chestnut colt owned by Mr Panton
8. ROLLO, bay colt owned by Lord Sherborne
9. DEMOCRACY, chestnut colt owned by Lord Abingdon
10. CHAUNTER, bay colt owned by Mr O’Kelly
11. CLINTZ, bay colt owned by Mr Stapleton
12. HIGHFLYER Filly owned by Mr Lade
13. GALLANT, chestnut colt owned by Mr Wyndham
13 Ran

Saturday 23rd April 1785
The Main (Final) Prince’s Stakes, a Sweepstake of 200 Guineas Across the Flat
1. GUYLER (3/1), chestnut colt owned by Mr Wyndham
2. BALLOON (Evens fav), bay colt owned by Mr Bullock
3. SPARTACUS (4/1), bay colt owned by Duke of Grafton
4. TRUMPATOR, black colt owned by Lord Clermont
5. ALEXANDER, chestnut colt owned by Lord Sherborne
5 Ran
Note that, in the Final, Lord Egremont’s Highflyer Colt which had finished runner-up in the 2nd Class did not take his place in the Final and was replaced by the third horse in that race, Spartacus. It was also clear that there was a deviation from the original terms of the Sweepstake, with more than 10 runners in each Class, and with the top 2, rather than the winner alone, contesting the final.

Monday 1st May 1786
The First Class of the Prince’s Stakes of 100 Guineas each, for 3-year-old colts carrying 8st 3lbs, Fillies carrying 8st, Across the Flat
1. SCOTA (3/1 fav), bay filly owned by Mr O’Kelly
2. THORN (5/1), chestnut colt owned by Mr Panton
3. TRENTHAM Colt owned by Lord Egremont
4. HELMET (5/1), grey colt owned by Duke of Grafton
5. WHEATSHEAF (4/1), bay colt owned by Lord Grosvenor
6. FLYATOR (7/2), bay colt owned by Lord Clermont
7. ECLIPSE Colt owned by HRH Prince of Wales
8. ROSALINE, grey filly owned by Lord Grosvenor
9. BLUE, bay colt owned by Duke of Orleans
10. IMPERATOR Colt owned by Lord Clermont
11. GILDER, bay colt owned by Mr Wyndham
12. EMPEROR, grey colt owned by Mr Douglas
13. CHANCELLOR, bay colt owned by Mr Davis
13 Ran

Saturday 6th May 1786
The Second Class of the Prince’s Stakes of 100 Guineas each, for 3-year-old colts carrying 8st 3lbs, Fillies carrying 8st, Across the Flat
1. HIGHFLYER Colt (6/1) owned by Lord Egremont
2. BALSAM, chestnut colt owned by Lord Grosvenor
3. NOBLE (3/1), bay colt owned by Mr Panton
4. VITULA, chestnut filly owned by Mr O’Kelly
5. SAVAGE, bay colt owned by Mr Bullock
6. SKYLARK (5/2 fav), bay colt owned by Mr Wyndham
7. FRATER, chestnut colt owned by Mr Dawson
8. MAGNET Colt owned by HRH Prince of Wales
9. MIRMILLO, bay colt owned by Lord Grosvenor
10. VIOLET, bay colt owned by Duke of Orleans
11. ANTONINUS, bay colt owned by Lord Clermont
12. ILLUMINO Colt owned by Lord Derby
13. FAIR BARBARA, chestnut filly owned by Mr Stapleton
13 Ran

Monday 15th May 1786
The Third Class of the Prince’s Stakes of 100 Guineas each, for 3-year-old colts carrying 8st 3lbs, Fillies carrying 8st, Across the Flat
1. METEOR (2/1), chestnut colt owned by Lord Grosvenor
2. THORN (5/2), bay colt owned by Mr Panton
3. SCOURGE, bay colt owned by Mr Vernon
4. SWEETWILLIAM Colt owned by Duke of Bolton
5. MAGNET Colt owned by Sir F Standish
6. MARKHO, bay colt owned by Lord Clermont
7. SULTAN, bay colt owned by Mr Lade
8. PROPHET Colt owned by HRH prince of Wales
9. BRAGANZA, brown colt owned by HRH Prince of Wales
10. MACBETH, bay colt owned by Mr Douglas
11. WHEATSHEAF, bay colt owned by Lord Grosvenor
12. CLARINET Brother owned by Mr O’Kelly
12 Ran

Saturday 20th May 1786
The Main (Final) Prince’s Stakes, a Sweepstake of 200 Guineas Across the Flat
1. METEOR (6/5 fav), chestnut colt owned by Lord Grosvenor
2. HIGHFLYER Colt (2/1) owned by Lord Egremont
3. SKYLARK (3/1), bay colt owned by Mr Wyndham
4. SCOTA, bay filly owned by Mr Kelly
4 Ran
The original conditions continued to be disregarded, with more than 10 in each class, and at least 3 runners being allowed to run more than once, including Thorn, runner-up in 2 Classes. In the Final Thorn nor Balsam took part.

Monday 23rd April 1787
The First Class of the Prince’s Stakes of 100 Guineas each, for 3-year-old colts carrying 8st 3lbs, Fillies carrying 8st, Across the Flat
1. NIMBLE (5/1), bay filly owned by Mr Vernon
2. BUSTLER (2/1 fav), chestnut colt owned by Mr Vernon
3. HIGHFLYER Colt owned by Lord Grosvenor
4. HARPATOR (5/2), black colt owned by Lord Clermont
5. GAILLARD, bay colt owned by Mr Wyndham
6. PEGASUS, chestnut colt owned by Mr Taylor
7. CHARLES, chestnut colt owned by Mr O’Kelly
8. ALLIGATOR, chestnut colt owned by Lord Foley
9. VULTURE, bay colt owned by Mr Panton
10. FLAVIA Brother owned by Mr Bullock
11. SIR PETER, brown colt owned by Lord Derby
12. VIOLET, bay colt owned by Duke of Orleans
13. PULPE Colt owned by Duke of Bolton
13 Ran

Saturday 18th April 1787
The Second Class of the Prince’s Stakes of 100 Guineas each, for 3-year-old colts carrying 8st 3lbs, Fillies carrying 8st, Across the Flat
1. BUSTLER (4/6 fav), chestnut colt owned by Mr Vernon
2. SWALLOW (4/1), bay colt owned by Sir Charles Bunbury
3. BULLFINCH, chestnut colt owned by Lord Clermont
4. JUSTICE Colt (3/1) owned by Lord Grosvenor
5. MARCELLUS, bay colt owned by Mr Taylor
6. TAR Sister owned by Lord Grosvenor
7. VULTURE, bay colt owned by Mr Panton
8. HAUTBOY, bay colt owned by Mr O’Kelly
9. ELM, bay colt owned by Mr Bullock
10. PAILSPLITTER, bay colt owned by Mr Stevens
11. GAYMAN, chestnut colt owned by Mr Wyndham
12. VIOLET, bay colt owned by Duke of Orleans
13. RAKE, bay colt owned by Mr Taylor
13 Ran

Monday 7th May 1787
The Third Class of the Prince’s Stakes of 100 Guineas each, for 3-year-old colts carrying 8st 3lbs, Fillies carrying 8st, Across the Flat
1. GUNPOWDER (7/1), chestnut colt owned by Mr O’Kelly
2. MENTOR (5/2 fav), brown colt owned by Lord Grosvenor
3. PRIZEFIGHTER (3/1), bay colt owned by Duke of Grafton
4. FOOTPAD, grey colt owned by Mr Douglas
5. ROCKINGHAM Brother (4/1) owned by Lord A Hamilton
6. HIGHFLYER Filly owned by Mr Lade
7. BALLOON Brother owned by Lord Grosvenor
8. PROTECTOR Colt owned by Lord Grosvenor
9. HIGHFLYER Colt owned by Sir F Standish
10. SPARK, bay colt owned by Mr Wentworth
11. HIGHFLYER Colt owned by Sir J Lade
12. AUGUSTA, chestnut filly owned by Mr O’Kelly
12 Ran

Saturday 12th May 1787
The Main (Final) Prince’s Stakes, a Sweepstake of 200 Guineas Across the Flat
1. MENTOR, brown colt owned by Lord Grosvenor
2. NIMBLE, bay filly owned by Mr Vernon
3. SWALLOW, bay colt owned by Sir Charles Bunbury
BUSTLER (Mr Vernon) & GUNPOWDER (Mr O’Kelly), paid a forfeit
3 Ran

Monday 7th April 1788
The First Class of the Prince’s Stakes of 100 Guineas each, for 3-year-old colts carrying 8st 3lbs, Fillies carrying 8st, Across the Flat
1. SIR THOMAS (11/8), chestnut colt owned by HRH Prince of Wales
2. AMADIS (7/4), bay colt owned by Lord Grosvenor
3. FEENOW (4/1), brown colt owned by Sir J Lade
4. CLOWN, bay colt owned by Mr Vernon
5. METEOR Brother owned by Lord Grosvenor
6. BUSY, bay filly owned by Mr Fox
7. SWEETBRIAR Filly owned by Lord Derby
8. WEATHERCOCK, grey colt owned by Mr Wyndham
9. JUBILATOR, black colt owned by Lord Clermont
9 Ran

Saturday 12th April 1788
The Second Class of the Prince’s Stakes of 100 Guineas each, for 3-year-old colts carrying 8st 3lbs, Fillies carrying 8st, Across the Flat
1. AMADIS (1/3 fav), bay colt owned by Lord Grosvenor
2. DIRECTOR, bay colt owned by Lord Derby
3. PONTO, bay colt owned by Lord Clermont
4. COUNTRYMAN, grey colt owned by HRH Prince of Wales
5. BUSY, bay filly owned by Mr Fox
6. PANTALON Colt owned by Mr Vernon
7. HIGHFLYER filly owned by Mr Bullock
8. CONDUCTOR colt owned by Lord Grosvenor
8 Ran

Monday 21st April 1788
The Third Class of the Prince’s Stakes of 100 Guineas each, for 3-year-old colts carrying 8st 3lbs, Fillies carrying 8st, Across the Flat
1. AURELIUS (7/2), chestnut colt owned by Lord Grosvenor
2. GREY DIOMED (3/1), grey colt owned by Mr Fox
3. AMADIS (4/5 fav), bay colt owned by Lord Grosvenor
4. MINOS (5/1), black colt owned by Duke of Grafton
5. EAGLE, bay colt owned by Mr Wydham
6. MENTOR Sister owned by Duke of Bedford
7. HIGHFLYER Filly owned by Sir F Standish
8. PONTO, bay colt owned by Lord Clermont
9. LOVEMORE, bay colt owned by Duke of Bedford
9 Ran

Friday 25th April 1788
The Main (Final) Prince’s Stakes, a Sweepstake of 200 Guineas Across the Flat
1. AURELIUS (5/6 fav), chestnut colt owned by Lord Grosvenor
2. GREY DIOMED (3/1), grey colt owned by Mr Fox
3. FEENOW (5/2), brown colt owned by Lord Barrymore
4. SIR THOMAS, chestnut colt owned by HRH Prince of Wales
5. AMADIS, bay colt owned by Lord Grosvenor
5 Ran
In an event which was originally for 30 horses divided into 3 Classes, the winner from each Class contesting the final, it has now evolved into a Sweepstake in which Amadis ran in all 3 Classes. Qualified 3 times but came last in the Final.

Monday 27th April 1789
The First Class of the Prince’s Stakes of 100 Guineas each, for 3-year-old colts carrying 8st 3lbs, Fillies carrying 8st, Across the Flat
1. HALKIN, bay colt owned by Duke of Bedford
2. POT8O Colt (1/6 fav) owned by Lord Grosvenor
3. CHEYT SING, chestnut colt owned by HRH Prince of Wales
4. PHAETON, bay colt owned by Mr Wyndham
5. IMPERATOR Colt owned by Lord Clermont
6. GUILDFORD Colt owned by Lord Derby
7. VERJUICE Brother owned by Lord Grosvenor
8. BRAGGADOCIO, bay colt owned by Mr Fox
9. TOBY, bay colt owned by Mr Bullock
9 Ran

Saturday 2nd May 1789
The Second Class of the Prince’s Stakes of 100 Guineas each, for 3-year-old colts carrying 8st 3lbs, Fillies carrying 8st, Across the Flat
1. SIR GEORGE (5/2), bay colt owned by Duke of Bedford
2. SIR CHRISTOPHER, bay colt owned by Lord Barrymore
3. POT8O Colt (5/6 fav) owned by Lord Grosvenor
4. HIRPINUS, chestnut colt owned by Duke of Grafton
5. SOUJAH UL DOULAH, chestnut colt owned by HRH Prince of Wales
6. DEVI SING, chestnut colt owned by HRH Prince of Wales
7. IMPERATOR Filly owned by Lord Clermont
8. FORTITUDE Colt owned by Lord Grosvenor
9. SKYROCKET, brown colt owned by Mr Wyndham
9 Ran

Monday 11th May 1789
The Third Class of the Prince’s Stakes of 100 Guineas each, for 3-year-old colts carrying 8st 3lbs, Fillies carrying 8st, Across the Flat
1. SKYSCRAPER (1/2 fav), bay colt owned by Duke of Bedford
2. SKYLARK Brother owned by Lord Grosvenor
3. PIPATOR, bay colt owned by Lord Clermont
4. COMPETITOR, chestnut colt owned by Lord G H Cavendish
5. PRINCE GEORGE, bay colt owned by Mr Ladbroke
6. CHEYT SING, bay colt owned by HRH Prince of Wales
7. POT8O Colt owned by Lord Grosvenor
8. GUILDFORD Colt owned by Lord Derby
9. ROD, bay colt owned by Mr Vernon
9 Ran

Friday 15th May 1789
The Main (Final) Prince’s Stakes, a Sweepstake of 200 Guineas Across the Flat
Given that the Duke of Bedford owned all 3 Class winners, Halkin, Sir George and Skyscraper, and that no one put up anything against him, he was awarded the prize without a race.

Monday 19th April 1790
The First Class of the Prince’s Stakes of 100 Guineas each, for 3-year-old colts carrying 8st 3lbs, Fillies carrying 8st, Across the Flat
1. PRECIPITATE (4/6 fav), chestnut colt owned by Lord Egremont
2. THUNDERBOLT, roan colt owned by Duke of Bedford
3. CHANTICLEER, chestnut colt owned by Mr Fox
4. SIR PEPPER, bay colt owned by Mr Crowder
5. FITZWILLIAM, bay colt owned by HRH Prince of Wales
6. JUBILEE Colt owned by Lord Grosvenor
7. MARK ANTHONY Colt owned by Lord Clermont
8. KISS MY LADY, bay filly owned by Lord Barrymore
8 Ran

Saturday 24th April 1790
The Second Class of the Prince’s Stakes of 100 Guineas each, for 3-year-old colts carrying 8st 3lbs, Fillies carrying 8st, Across the Flat
1. RHADAMANTHUS (Evens fav), brown colt owned by Lord Grosvenor
2. LEE BOO, bay colt owned by Lord Derby
3. THUNDERBOLT (5/2), roan colt owned by Duke of Bedford
4. CORMORANT (3/1), bay colt owned by Mr Fox
5. HIGHFLYER Colt owned by HRH Prince of Wales
6. BOXER Colt owned by HRH Prince of Wales
7. IMPERATOR Colt owned by Lord Clermont
8. CHANTICLEER, chestnut colt owned by Mr Fox
9. OSTRICH, bay colt owned by Mr Panton
9 Ran

Monday 3rd May 1790
The Third Class of the Prince’s Stakes of 100 Guineas each, for 3-year-old colts carrying 8st 3lbs, Fillies carrying 8st, Across the Flat
1. PRECIPITATE (1/8 fav), roan colt owned by Lord Egremont
2. THUNDERBOLT, roan colt owned by Duke of Bedford
3. WOODPECKER Colt owned by HRH Prince of Wales
4. SANDIVER, bay colt owned by Lord Clermont
5. TURNIP TOP, bay colt owned by Lord Grosvenor
6. PALLAFOX, grey colt owned by Lord Barrymore
7. MRS CANDOUR, bay filly owned by Lord Derby
8. GRIFFIN, bay colt owned by Mr Panton
9. SPEARMAN, chestnut colt owned by Duke of Grafton
9 Ran

Friday 7th May 1790
The Main (Final) Prince’s Stakes, a Sweepstake of 200 Guineas Across the Flat
1. PRECIPITATE, chestnut colt owned by Lord Egremont
RHADAMANTUS, brown colt owned by Lord Grosvenor (forfeited)

Monday 9th May 1791
The First Class of the Prince’s Stakes of 100 Guineas each, for 3-year-old colts carrying 8st 3lbs, Fillies carrying 8st, Across the Flat
1. VERMIN (1/7), brown colt owned by Lord Foley
2. MAGNET Filly owned by Duke of Grafton
3. HIGHFLYER Filly owned by Lord Barrymore
4. HIGHFLYER Colt owned by HRH Prince of Wales
5. FIDGET Brother owned by Duke of Bedford
6. HIGHFLYER Colt owned by Lord Grosvenor
7. WAGTAIL, bay filly owned by Lord Derby
8. CONDUCTOR Colt owned by Lord Clermont
9. HECTOR, brown colt owned by Lord Egremont
10. MERCUTIO, bay colt owned by Mr Fox
11. FLORIZEL Filly owned by Mr Vernon
11 Ran

Wednesday 11th May 1791
The Second Class of the Prince’s Stakes of 100 Guineas each, for 3-year-old colts carrying 8st 3lbs, Fillies carrying 8st, Across the Flat
1. ST DAVID (4/7 fav), chestnut colt owned by HRH Prince of Wales
2. TRENTHAM Colt owned by Lord Egremont
3. CONDUCTOR Colt owned by Lord Clermont
4. BOLTON, brown colt owned by Duke of Bedford
5. ASSASSIN Colt owned by Lord Grosvenor
6. MOSQUITO, bay colt owned by Lord Barrymore
7. SPANIARD, bay colt owned by Lord Derby
8. WOODPECKER Colt owned by Sir Charles Bunbury
9. PILOT Colt owned by Duke of Grafton
10. ECLIPSE Colt owned by Mr Graham
11. WOODPECKER Colt owned by Mr Fox
11 Ran

Friday 13th May 1791
The Third Class of the Prince’s Stakes of 100 Guineas each, for 3-year-old colts carrying 8st 3lbs, Fillies carrying 8st, Across the Flat
1. TICK (4/1), bay colt owned by Mr Vernon
2. HECTOR, brown colt owned by Lord Egremont
3. GUMCISTUS (1/2 fav), brown colt owned by Lord Grosvenor
4. HIGHFLYER Colt owned by HRH Prince of Wales
5. THUNDERBOLT Brother owned by Duke of Bedford
6. DANCING MASTER, bay colt owned by Lord Derby
7. TANDEM Colt owned by Lord Barrymore
8. HIGHFLYER Colt owned by Lord Clermont
9. HIGHFLYER Colt owned by Sir C Haggerston
10. ACTAEON, bay colt owned by Mr Wyndham
11. MONGREL, bay colt owned by Lord Foley
11 Ran

Monday 23rd May 1791
The Main (Final) Prince’s Stakes, a Sweepstake of 200 Guineas Across the Flat
1. TICK (4/5 fav), bay colt owned by Mr Vernon
2. GUMCISTUS, brown colt owned by Lord Grosvenor
3. TRENTHAM Colt owned by Lord Egremont
4. ST DAVID, chestnut colt owned by HRH Prince of Wales
4 Ran

Monday 23rd April 1792
The First Class of the Prince’s Stakes of 100 Guineas each, for 3-year-old colts carrying 8st 3lbs, Fillies carrying 8st, Across the Flat
1. CAYENNE (1/2 fav), bay colt owned by Lord Grosvenor
2. FLORIZEL Colt (7/1) owned by Duke of Grafton
3. TICKLER (7/2), bay colt owned by Mr Vernon
3 Ran

Wednesday 25th April 1792
The Second Class of the Prince’s Stakes of 100 Guineas each, for 3-year-old colts carrying 8st 3lbs, Fillies carrying 8st, Across the Flat
1. CHIGWELL (4/7 fav), chestnut colt owned by Lord Grosvenor
2. CRAB (5/2), bay colt owned by Lord Grosvenor
3. HOPEFUL, bay colt owned by Duke of Bedford
4. MOSES, bay colt owned by Lord Barrymore
5. SOHO, bay colt owned by Lord Clermont
5 Ran

Friday 27th April 1792
The Third Class of the Prince’s Stakes of 100 Guineas each, for 3-year-old colts carrying 8st 3lbs, Fillies carrying 8st, Across the Flat
1. BUSTARD (5/4 fav), bay colt owned by Lord Derby
2. ST GEORGE (3/1), bay colt owned by Mr Wyndham
3. CAYENNE (7/4), bay colt owned by Lord Grosvenor
3 Ran

Monday 7th May 1792
The Main (Final) Prince’s Stakes, a Sweepstake of 200 Guineas Across the Flat
1. BUSTARD (5/4 fav), bay colt owned by Lord Derby
2. CHIGWELL (4/1), chestnut colt owned by Lord Grosvenor
3. CRAB (7/4), bay colt owned by Lord Grosvenor
4. CAYENNE (100/8), bay colt owned by Lord Grosvenor
4 Ran

Monday 15th April 1793
The First Class of the Prince’s Stakes of 100 Guineas each, for 3-year-old colts carrying 8st 3lbs, Fillies carrying 8st, Across the Flat
1. PRECIPITATE Brother (2/1) owned by Lord Egremont
2. SCANDERBEG, chestnut colt owned by Mr Fox
3. AGAMEMNON (Evens fav), brown colt owned by Lord Clermont
4. TRUEMAN, chestnut colt owned by Duke of Grafton
5. CLOTHIER, brown colt owned by Mr Wilson
6. POT8O Colt owned by Lord Grosvenor
7. HYDRA, bay colt owned by Duke of Bedford
8. HIGHFLYER Colt owned by Duke of Bedford
9. HIGHFLYER Colt owned by Lord Foley
10. FLORIZEL Colt owned by Mr Vernon
10 Ran

Wednesday 17th April 1793
The Second Class of the Prince’s Stakes of 100 Guineas each, for 3-year-old colts carrying 8st 3lbs, Fillies carrying 8st, Across the Flat
1. PRECIPITATE Brother owned by Lord Egremont
2. XANTHUS (4/5 fav), chestnut colt owned by Mr Graham
3. DUNGANNON Colt owned by HRH Prince of Wales
4. HYDRA, bay colt owned by Duke of Bedford
5. POT8O Colt owned by Lord Grosvenor
6. VOLUNTEER Colt owned by Duke of Bedford
7. AMATOR, bay colt owned by Lord Clermont
8. TERROR, bay colt owned by Mr Vernon
9. POT8O Colt owned by Lord Grosvenor
10. ROCKINGHAM Filly owned by Mr Fox
10 Ran

Saturday 20th April 1793
The Third Class of the Prince’s Stakes of 100 Guineas each, for 3-year-old colts carrying 8st 3lbs, Fillies carrying 8st, Across the Flat
1. PRECIPITATE Brother (4/7 fav) owned by Lord Egremont
2. DRUID, chestnut colt owned by Lord Grosvenor
3. TOP GALLANT, bay colt owned by Duke of Bedford
4. HIGHFLYER colt owned by Lord Grosvenor
5. POT8O Colt owned by Lord Grosvenor
6. HYDRA, bay colt owned by Duke of Bedford
7. TRUMPATOR, brown colt owned by Lord Clermont
8. GROUSE, bay colt owned by Duke of Grafton
9. HIGHFLYER Colt owned by Lord Foley
10. ROBIN GREY, bay colt owned by Sir Charles Bunbury
10 Ran

The Main (Final) Prince’s Stakes, a Sweepstake of 200 Guineas Across the Flat
Uniquely, PRECIPITATE’S Brother, owned by Lord Egremont, had won all 3 Classes and no one was put up to run against him.

Monday 5th May 1794
The First Class of the Prince’s Stakes of 100 Guineas each, for 3-year-old colts carrying 8st 3lbs, Fillies carrying 8st, Across the Flat
1. HIGHFLYER Colt (Evens fav) owned by Lord Egremont
2. OLIVER (2/1), bay colt owned by Lord Grosvenor
3. COCKCHAFER,.bay colt owned by Mr Panton
4. TERROR Brother owned by Duke of Bedford
4 Ran

Wednesday 7th May 1794
The Second Class of the Prince’s Stakes of 100 Guineas each, for 3-year-old colts carrying 8st 3lbs, Fillies carrying 8st, Across the Flat
1. HIGHFLYER Colt (2/5 fav) owned by Lord Egremont
2. FAUNUS, bay colt owned by Lord Grosvenor
3. ISALINE Brother owned by Duke of Bedford
3 Ran

Friday 9th May 1794
The Third Class of the Prince’s Stakes of 100 Guineas each, for 3-year-old colts carrying 8st 3lbs, Fillies carrying 8st, Across the Flat
1. PEDLAR (1/5 fav), bay colt owned by Lord Darlington
2. ROCKINGHAM Colt owned by Lord Grosvenor
3. YOUNG GULL, bay colt owned by Mr Panton
3 Ran

Tuesday 14th October 1794
The Main (Final) Prince’s Stakes, a Sweepstake of 200 Guineas Ditch In Course
1. HIGHFLYER Colt (1/2 fav) owned by Lord Egremont
2. FAUNUS, bay colt owned by Lord Grosvenor
3. PEDLAR, bay colt owned by Lord Darlington
3 Ran

Monday 20th April 1795
The First Class of the Prince’s Stakes of 100 Guineas each, for 3-year-old colts carrying 8st 3lbs, Fillies carrying 8st, Across the Flat
1. CALOMEL Brother owned by Lord Egremont
2. DUNGANNON Colt owned by Lord Grosvenor
3. MERCURY Colt owned by Mr Panton
4. WOODPECKER Colt (1/2 fav) owned by Lord Strathmore
4 Ran

Wednesday 22nd April 1795
The Second Class of the Prince’s Stakes of 100 Guineas each, for 3-year-old colts carrying 8st 3lbs, Fillies carrying 8st, Across the Flat
1. SPREAD EAGLE (4/7 fav), bay colt owned by Sir F Standish
2. CALOMEL Brother owned by Lord Egremont
3. LILLIPUT Brother owned by Lord Grosvenor
4. FELIX Brother owned by Lord Strathmore
5. SOLDIER, bay colt owned by Lord Darlington
5 Ran

Friday 24th April 1795
The Third Class of the Prince’s Stakes of 100 Guineas each, for 3-year-old colts carrying 8st 3lbs, Fillies carrying 8st, Across the Flat
1. DRUID Brother (4/7 fav coupled) owned by Lord Grosvenor
2. DUNGANNON Colt (4/7 fav coupled) owned by Lord Grosvenor
3. LARK, bay colt owned by Lord Darlington
4. WOODPECKER Colt owned by Lord Strathmore
4 Ran

The race had now become just a shadow of its former self and a long distance away from what the Prince had envisaged in 1784 when he first launched the idea of a Sweepstake involving 30 horses over 3 Classes. This year just 10 different horses were entered in total in the 3 Classes and, with the Prince imposing his own exile from racing, the races future was in doubt. Furthermore, the Final was held in October over a different Course, fully 6 months after the ‘Heats’, when the horses were very different athletes.
Tuesday 13th October 1795
The Main (Final) Prince’s Stakes, a Sweepstake of 200 Guineas Ditch In Course
1. BRIGADIER (3/1), brown colt owned by Mr Churchill
2. SPREAD EAGLE (1/5 fav), bay colt owned by Sir F Standish
DRUID Brother owned by Lord Grosvenor (paid forfeit)
2 Ran

Monday 11th April 1796
The First Class of the Prince’s Stakes of 100 Guineas each, for 3-year-old colts carrying 8st 3lbs, Fillies carrying 8st, Across the Flat
1. SIR PETER Colt (5/4 fav) owned by Sir F Standish
2. HANGER (6/4), chestnut colt owned by Mr Bullock
3. HIGHFLYER Colt owned by Duke of Bedford
4. MERCURY Colt owned by Lord Grosvenor
4 Ran

Wednesday 13th April 1796
The Second Class of the Prince’s Stakes of 100 Guineas each, for 3-year-old colts carrying 8st 3lbs, Fillies carrying 8st, Across the Flat
1. DIDELOT (4/5 fav), bay colt owned by Sir F Standish
2. TALLY-HO, bay colt owned by Lord Darlington
3. YOUNG DUNGANNON, bay colt owned by Mr O’Kelly
4. METEOR Colt owned by Lord Grosvenor
4 Ran

Friday 15th April 1796
The Third Class of the Prince’s Stakes of 100 Guineas each, for 3-year-old colts carrying 8st 3lbs, Fillies carrying 8st, Across the Flat
1. LEVIATHAN (4/7 fav), bay colt owned by Duke of Bedford
2. METEOR Colt (2/1) owned by Lord Grosvenor
3. RHODODENDRON, bay colt owned by Mr Panton
3 Ran

A further decline in the appeal a race which lacked competitiveness, with all 3 Classes won by the favourite, two being odds-on, and only 11 runners in total, with some horses running twice. Whether by chance or design, the Final was staged over 6 months later in October. Other races on the Newmarket programme had become more desirable.
Tuesday 18th October 1796
The Main (Final) Prince’s Stakes, a Sweepstake of 200 Guineas Ditch In Course
1. LEVIATHAN (1/2), bay colt owned by Duke of Bedford
2. DIDELOT, bay colt owned by Sir F Standish
3. SIR PETER Colt owned by Sir F Standish
3 Ran