Lowther Stakes
Group 2 race
LocationYork Racecourse
York, England
Inaugurated1946
Race typeFlat / Thoroughbred
SponsorSky Bet
WebsiteYork
Race information
Distance6f (1,207 metres)
SurfaceTurf
TrackStraight
QualificationTwo-year-old fillies
Weight9 st 0 lb
Penalties
3 lb for G1 / G2 winners
Purse£264,000 (2022)
1st: £151,700
Lowther Stakes
2023
Emerald green, dark green sleeves, dark green and emerald green quartered cap Maroon, royal blue hoop and sleeves, quartered cap Dark blue, white epaulets
Relief Rally Cherry Blossom Symbology
Previous years
2022
Dark blue, large yellow spots Royal blue, white striped sleeves, white cap Royal blue and white check, royal blue sleeves, yellow cap
Swingalong Queen Me Matilda Picotte
2021
White, dark blue star, dark blue sleeves, white stars, white cap, dark blue star White, emerald green hoops, white sleeves and cap Light green, pink spots, light green sleeves
Zain Claudette Sandrine Desert Dreamer
2020-2011
2020
Emerald green, yellow diamond, quartered cap Red, white sash, royal blue cap Yellow, black star, diabolo on sleeves
Miss Amulet Sacred Umm Kulthum
2019
Grey Red, white cross belts, white sleeves, red spots, red and white quartered cap Dark blue and yellow (quartered), striped sleeves
Living In The Past Liberty Beach Good Vibes
2018
Madonna blue, brown cross belts, blue cap White, red braces, red and white striped sleeves, black cap Dark blue, white stripe, diamonds on sleeves and cap
Fairyland The Mackem Bullet Queen Jo Jo
2017
Silver, tassel on cap Yellow, large black spots and spots on cap Red, white epaulets, diabolo on sleeves, striped cap
Threading Madeline Mamba Noire
2016
Royal blue, white striped sleeves, white cap Royal blue, orange disc, striped sleeves and cap Green, pink sash and cap, white sleeves
Queen Kindly Roly Poly Fair Eva
2015
Yellow, dark blue seams, yellow cap Dark green, red cap, dark green diamond Silver, gold braid, maroon cap, gold tassel
Besharah Lumiere Easton Angel
2014
Red, pink hoop and armlets Orange and yellow check, orange sleeves, yellow cap White, dark blue diamond, dark blue sleeves, white armlets, dark blue cap, white diamond
Tiggy Wiggy Cursory Glance Anthem Alexander
2013
Pink, maroon cross of lorraine Beige, royal blue chevrons, beige sleeves, royal blue cap Claret, gold braid, claret sleeves, claret cap, gold tassel
Lucky Kristale Queen Catrine Wind Fire
2012
Grey Yellow, dark green stripe, striped sleeves, quartered cap Dark blue, yellow stars, diabolo on sleeves and star on cap
Rosdhu Queen Baileys Jubilee Royal Rascal
2011
Cherry, black sash, primrose and white quartered cap Royal blue, orange disc, striped sleeves and cap White, emerald green epaulets
Best Terms Fire Lily Hello Glory
2010-2001
2010
Red, white sash, royal blue cap Emerald green, white chevron, purple sleeves and cap Dark green, yellow hoop, yellow cap
Hooray Margot Did Rimth
2009
Royal blue, white striped sleeves, white cap Grey Orange, royal blue stars
Lady Of The Desert Beyond Desire Dubawi Heights
2008
Emerald Green, Yellow seams, quartered cap Light Green, Black star and star on cap Pink, Dark Blue hoop, hooped sleeves, Dark Blue cap
Infamous Angel Penny's Gift Langs Lash
2007
Royal blue, white striped sleeves, white cap Terracotta, Grey epaulets Dark blue, emerald green diamond, white sleeves, emerald green diamonds, emerald green cap
Nahoodh Fleeting Spirit Unilateral
2006
Scarlet, White hooped sleeves and cap with Black spots Grey, pink epaulets, quartered cap White, red sash, red and white striped cap
Silk Blossom Indian Ink Darrfonah
2005
Royal blue, white striped sleeves, white cap Mauve and pink check, white sleeves, pink cap Royal blue, orange disc, striped sleeves and cap
Flashy Wings La Chunga Beauty Bright
2004
Red, white sash, royal blue cap Black, large Light Green spots, Light Green cap Red and White diabolo, hooped sleeves, Red cap
Soar Salsa Brava Spirit of Chester
2003
Royal blue, white disc, royal blue sleeves, white spots Royal blue, white chevron, light blue cap Yellow, black sash, black sleeves, yellow armlets, yellow cap, black star
Carry On Katie Badminton Dunloskin
2002
Red, white sash, royal blue cap Emerald green, orange epaulets and armlets, orange cap, white star Maroon, white sleeves, maroon cap, white star
Russian Rhythm Danaskaya Romantic Liason
2001
Royal blue, white striped sleeves, white cap Royal blue, orange disc, striped sleeves and cap Maroon, white sleeves, maroon cap, white star
Queen's Logic Sophisticat Silent Honor
2000-1991
2000
Dark blue, light blue cross belts, striped sleeves, white cap Royal blue, white epaulets, striped cap Silver, tassel on cap
Enthused Khulan Autumnal
1999
Yellow, White star, White cap, Yellow star Red, Royal Blue seams on sleeves Royal blue, white epaulets, striped cap
Jemima Seraphina Tabheej
1998
Yellow, black epaulets Mcallister Tartan, Light Blue cross belts, sleeves and cap Yellow, White star, White cap, Yellow star
Bint Allayl Wannabe Grand Flanders
1997
Emerald green, royal blue sleeves, white cap, emerald green spots Maroon, white sleeves, maroon cap, white star Royal blue, white epaulets, striped cap
Cape Verdi Embassy Nadwah
1996
Black, lilac sleeves, white cap Scarlet, blue collar, white cap White, Emerald green Hoop, White Sleeves, White Cap
Bianca Nera Arethusa Seebe
1995
Red, white sash, royal blue cap Light blue and white diamonds, white sleeves, white cap, red spots Maroon, white sleeves, maroon cap, white star
Dance Sequence My Melody Parkes Sweet Robin
1994
Royal blue, white epaulets, striped cap Red, white sash, royal blue cap Red, emerald green chevrons, red sleeves, hooped cap
Harayir Gay Gallanta Warning Star
1993
Dark green Light Blue, Purple epaulets, quartered cap Green, yellow quartered cap
Velvet Moon Risky Mehthaaf
1992
Scarlet, blue collar, white cap White, red sash, red and white striped cap Dark blue, pink chevron and sleeves, white cap, yellow spots
Niche Shamisen Toocando
1991
Royal blue, yellow stripe, yellow sleeves, royal blue armlets and star on yellow cap Purple and pink diamonds, purple sleeves, quartered cap Royal blue, white chevron, light blue cap
Culture Vulture Poolesta Sahara Star
1990-1988
1990
Red, dark blue cross of lorraine and armlets Green, pink sash and cap, white sleeves Dark blue, white cross-belts and armlets, striped cap
Only Yours Dangora Cloche D'Or
1989
Chocolate, primrose sleeves White, Emerald green Hoop, White Sleeves, White Cap Red, white stars, white sleeves, red armlets, red cap, white star
Dead Certain Routilante Princess Taufan
1988
White, red disc and cap Royal blue, white epaulets, striped cap Light Blue, Purple epaulets, quartered cap
Miss Demure Muhbubh Always On A Sunday
 

The Lowther Stakes is a Group 2 flat horse race in Great Britain open to two-year-old fillies. It is run at York over a distance of 6 furlongs (1,207 metres), and it is scheduled to take place each year in August.

History

A different event called the Lowther Stakes, a middle-distance race open to horses aged three or older, used to be contested at Newmarket. Its winners included Bay Ronald (1896), Bayardo (1909) and Gay Crusader (1917).

The present version is named in memory of Hugh Lowther (1857–1944), the 5th Earl of Lonsdale. It was established in 1946, and the inaugural running was won by Southernwood.

The Lowther Stakes is currently held on the second day of York's four-day Ebor Festival meeting. The leading horses from the race sometimes go on to compete in the Cheveley Park Stakes and the most recent filly to win both races was Fairyland in 2018.

Records

Leading jockey (3 wins):

Leading trainer (5 wins):

Winners since 1960

Year Winner Jockey Trainer Time
1960 Kathy Too Ron Hutchinson Paddy Prendergast
1961 La Tendresse Ron Hutchinson Paddy Prendergast
1962 Dunce Cap Harry Carr Cecil Boyd-Rochfort
1963 Pourparler Garnie Bougoure Paddy Prendergast
1964 Pugnacity Joe Mercer Walter Wharton
1965 Reet Lass Brian Connorton W Gray
1966 Pia Edward Hide Bill Elsey
1967 Sovereign Ron Hutchinson Harry Wragg
1968 Flying Legs Frankie Durr Michael Jarvis
1969 Humble Duty Duncan Keith Peter Walwyn
1970 Cawston's Pride Brian Taylor Freddie Maxwell
1971 Rode Dubarry Tony Murray Tom Waugh
1972 Regardia Jimmy Lindley Atty Corbett
1973 Bitty Girl Bruce Raymond Michael Jarvis
1974 Cry of Truth John Gorton Bruce Hobbs
1975 Pasty Pat Eddery Peter Walwyn
1976 Icena Brian Taylor Harry Thomson Jones
1977 Enstone Spark Frankie Durr Richard Hannon Sr.
1978 Devon Ditty Greville Starkey Harry Thomson Jones
1979 Mrs Penny John Matthias Ian Balding
1980 Kittyhawk Lester Piggott Dick Hern
1981 Circus Ring Walter Swinburn Michael Stoute 1:14.10
1982 Habibti Willie Carson John Dunlop 1:13.00
1983 Prickle Lester Piggott Henry Cecil 1:12.20
1984 Al Bahathri Tony Murray Harry Thomson Jones 1:10.80
1985 Kingscote Pat Eddery Jeremy Tree
1986 Polonia John Reid Jim Bolger 1:10.99
1987 Ela Romara Paul Eddery Geoff Wragg 1:14.06
1988 Miss Demure Michael Roberts Robert Armstrong 1:12.84
1989 Dead Certain Steve Cauthen David Elsworth 1:11.54
1990 Only Yours Bruce Raymond Richard Hannon Sr. 1:10.68
1991 Culture Vulture Richard Quinn Paul Cole 1:12.44
1992 Niche Lester Piggott Richard Hannon Sr. 1:11.61
1993 Velvet Moon Alan Munro Paul Cole 1:11.82
1994 Harayir Willie Carson Dick Hern 1:11.14
1995 Dance Sequence Walter Swinburn Michael Stoute 1:11.59
1996 Bianca Nera Kevin Darley David Loder 1:10.54
1997 Cape Verdi John Reid Peter Chapple-Hyam 1:12.48
1998 Bint Allayl Michael Kinane Mick Channon 1:10.92
1999 Jemima Lindsay Charnock Tim Easterby 1:14.83
2000 Enthused Johnny Murtagh Sir Michael Stoute 1:12.72
2001 Queen's Logic Steve Drowne Mick Channon 1:11.01
2002 Russian Rhythm Kieren Fallon Sir Michael Stoute 1:11.05
2003 Carry On Katie Frankie Dettori Jeremy Noseda 1:10.67
2004 Soar Johnny Murtagh James Fanshawe 1:15.90
2005 Flashy Wings Ted Durcan Mick Channon 1:10.14
2006 Silk Blossom Michael Hills Barry Hills 1:14.82
2007 Nahoodh Jamie Spencer Mick Channon 1:12.62
2008 Infamous Angel [a] Eddie Ahern Richard Hannon Sr. 1:11.65
2009 Lady of the Desert Martin Dwyer Brian Meehan 1:09.34
2010 Hooray Seb Sanders Sir Mark Prescott 1:10.14
2011 Best Terms Richard Hughes Richard Hannon Sr. 1:12.35
2012 Rosdhu Queen Richard Hughes William Haggas 1:11.75
2013 Lucky Kristale Tom Queally George Margarson 1:10.58
2014 Tiggy Wiggy Richard Hughes Richard Hannon Jr. 1:08.90
2015 Besharah Pat Cosgrave William Haggas 1:11.87
2016 Queen Kindly Jamie Spencer Richard Fahey 1:09.84
2017 Threading James Doyle Mark Johnston 1:12.48
2018 Fairyland Ryan Moore Aidan O'Brien 1:11.23
2019 Living In The Past Daniel Tudhope Karl Burke 1:10.74
2020 Miss Amulet James Doyle Ken Condon 1:10.71
2021 Zain Claudette Ray Dawson Ismail Mohammed 1:10.46
2022 Swingalong Clifford Lee Karl Burke 1:10.80
2023 Relief Rally Tom Marquand William Haggas 1:10.89
  1. ^ The 2008 running took place at Newmarket

Earlier winners

See also

References

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