Vintage Stakes
The Vintage Stakes, founded as the Lanson Champagne Vintage Stakes after the sponsoring company, was first staged in 1975 as a Listed race over 7 furlongs for 2-year-olds. By 1986 the race had been elevated to Group 3 status, reaching Group 2 level in 2003. It is traditionally held on the opening day of the Festival, and has often involved horses which have gone on a year later to achieve Classic success. |
| Lanson Champagne Vintage Stakes 1997 | Group 3 | 7 furlongs | ||
| Pos. | Horse | Jockey | Age/weight | Owner |
| 1 | CENTRAL PARK | Pat Eddery | Paul Cole 2-9st 0lbs | Prince Fahd Salman 5/4 fav |
| 2 | DOCKSIDER | Michael Hills | John Hills | Mr Freddy Bienstock 7/1 |
| 3 | LITTLE INDIAN | Willie Ryan | S Woods | Mr G V Wright 10/1 |
| 4 | ARAWAK CAY | Mick Kinane | David Loder | Lucayan Stud 11/2 |
| 5 | BALTIC STATE | Kieren Fallon | Sir Henry Cecil | Prince Khaled Abdullah 11/4 |
| 6 | LONE PIPER | Michael Roberts | Clive Brittain | Saeed Manana 33/1 |
| This race took place on Wednesday 30th July 1997 and was over 7 furlongs for 2-y-os. It was valued at £23,590 (equivalent to £37,600 in 2021). | Over round 112% | |||