Bengough_Stakes

Bengough Stakes

Bengough Stakes

Flat horse race in Britain


The Bengough Stakes is a Group 3 flat horse race in Great Britain open to horses aged three years or older. It is run at Ascot over a distance of 6 furlongs (1,207 metres), and it is scheduled to take place each year in early October.

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Bengough Stakes
2023
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History

The event was originally held at Newmarket, where it was called the Bentinck Stakes. It was named after Lord George Bentinck (1802–1848), a successful racehorse owner. It was established in 1986, and was initially a 5-furlong race with Listed status. It was extended to 6 furlongs in 1993, and promoted to Group 3 level in 2003.

The race was transferred to Ascot and renamed the Bengough Memorial Stakes in 2008. Its title was shortened to the Bengough Stakes in 2010. It was formerly staged in mid-October, but it is currently held in the early part of the month.

The Bengough Stakes is named in memory of Sir Piers Bengough (1929–2005), Her Majesty's Representative at Ascot from 1984 to 1997.

Records

Most successful horse (2 wins):

  • Royal Rock – 2009, 2011

Leading jockey (3 wins):

  • Ted DurcanRoyal Millennium (2004), Greek Renaissance (2007), Royal Rock (2011)

Leading trainer (3 wins):

  • Saeed bin SuroorRussian Revival (1996), Bygone Days (2006), Greek Renaissance (2007)
  • Chris Wall – Ashdown Express (2003), Royal Rock (2009, 2011)

Winners

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  1. The 2020 running took place at York after the original Ascot fixture was abandoned due to waterlogging

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