The Palace House Stakes is a Group 3 flat horse race in Great Britain open to horses aged three years or older. It is run over a distance of 5 furlongs (1,006 metres) on the Rowley Mile at Newmarket in late April or early May.

Palace House Stakes
Group 3 race
LocationRowley Mile
Newmarket, England
Inaugurated1961
Race typeFlat / Thoroughbred
SponsorHowden Palace
WebsiteNewmarket
Race information
Distance5f (1,006 metres)
SurfaceTurf
TrackStraight
QualificationThree-years-old and up
Weight8 st 11 lb (3yo);
9 st 6 lb (4yo+)
Allowances
3 lb for fillies and mares
Penalties
7 lb for Group 1 winners *
5 lb for Group 2 winners *
3 lb for Group 3 winners *
* since 31 August last year
Purse£80,000 (2023)
1st: £45,368
Palace House Stakes
2024
Red, white striped sleeves and cap Emerald green and white (quartered), purple sleeves, emerald green and white striped cap Yellow, dark blue seams, yellow cap
Seven Questions Vadream Beautiful Diamond
Previous years
2023
Emerald green and white (quartered), purple sleeves, emerald green and white striped cap Pink, light blue star, pink sleeves, light blue stars, pink cap, light blue star Yellow, yellow and black check sleeves and cap
Vadream Live In The Dream Manaccan
2022
Pink, emerald green chevron, halved sleeves, emerald green and pink quartered cap Yellow, black chevron, black sleeves, yellow stars, black cap, yellow star Royal blue and white diamonds, white sleeves, royal blue armlets, quartered cap
Khaadem Existent Saint Lawrence
2021
Royal blue Red and black stripes, red sleeves Yellow, large black spots and spots on cap
Lazuli Came From The Dark Emaraaty Ana
2020-2011
2020
Yellow, dark blue seams, yellow cap White, large black spots, black cap Orange, dark blue stripe, hooped sleeves, quartered cap
Far Above Judicial Major Jumbo
2019
Red, red cap, white spots Green, pink sash and cap, white sleeves Orange, dark blue stripe, hooped sleeves, quartered cap
Mabs Cross Equilateral Major Jumbo
2018
Red, red cap, white spots White, large black spots, black cap Yellow, red triple diamond, armlets and cap
Mabs Cross Judicial Alpha Delphini
2017
White, large black spots, black cap Dark blue Yellow, black chevron, black sleeves, yellow stars, black cap, yellow star
Marsha Washington Dc Goldream
2016
Red, white sleeves, blue and white striped cap Royal blue Royal blue, white epaulets, striped cap
Profitable Jungle Cat Waady
2015
Yellow, black chevron, black sleeves, yellow stars, black cap, yellow star Purple, red star, red cap Red, white sash, royal blue cap
Goldream Justice Day Kingsgate Native
2014
White, red striped sleeves, check cap Red, white sash, royal blue cap CLARET, GOLD braid, CLARET sleeves, GOLD cap
Sole Power Kingsgate Native Hot Streak
2013
White, red striped sleeves, check cap Red, white sash, royal blue cap Yellow, red triple diamond, armlets and cap
Sole Power Kingsgate Native Tangerine Trees
2012
Red, red cap, white spots Emerald green and canary (quartered) Royal blue, yellow sash
Mayson Definightly Elusivity
2011
Yellow, red triple diamond, armlets and cap Royal blue, red chevrons, white and red striped sleeves, red and white quartered cap White, red triple diamond, check sleeves, quartered cap
Tangerine Trees Rain Delayed Jonny Mudball
2010-2001
2010
White, red chevron, gold cap Royal blue, maroon stars Turquoise, dark blue cap
Equiano Borderlescott Blue Jack
2009
Yellow, black cross of lorraine, red sleeves, yellow cap, black star Red, white hollow box, halved sleeves, white cap Royal blue, maroon stars
Amour Propre Hoh Hoh Hoh Borderlescott
2008
Black, large Yellow spots, armlets and cap Lilac, rose quartered cap Royal Blue, White cross belts, Emerald Green sleeves and cap
Captain Gerrard Sakhee's Secret Enticing
2007
Black, Yellow Cross of Lorraine Black and white hoops, royal blue cap, white star Black, large yellow spots, armlets and cap
Tax Free Peace Offering Bond City
2006
Black, mauve sleeves, black cap, red spots Black and White (quartered), Emerald Green collar and sleeves, White cap Black, Yellow Cross of Lorraine
Dandy Man Pivotal Flame Tax Free
2005
Royal blue and white diamonds, white sleeves, royal blue armlets, quartered cap Royal Blue, Light Blue star, Light Blue and Royal Blue halved sleeves, White cap, Royal Blue star Dark green, yellow seams, armlets and cap
Avonbridge Ashdown Express Ringmoor Down
2004
Black and white stripes, red sleeves, white cap Royal blue and white diamonds, white sleeves, royal blue armlets, quartered cap Mauve, sky blue stripes and sleeves, mauve cap
Frizzante Avonbridge Boogie Street
2003
Black and White (quartered), Emerald Green collar and sleeves, White cap Black, white chevron hoop and cap White, mauve sash and sleeves, quartered cap
Needwood Blade Bahamian Pirate Smokin Beau
2002
Emerald green, yellow stripe, yellow cap White, mauve sash and sleeves, quartered cap Black, white chevron hoop and cap
Kyllachy Smokin Beau Bahamian Pirate
2001
Black, green chevron and sleeves, striped cap GREY and YELLOW HOOPS, striped sleeves, yellow cap, grey star Royal blue, yellow stars, yellow sleeves, royal blue stars
Rushcutter Bay Cassandra Go Now Look Here
2000-1991
2000
Light blue, emerald green sleeves, white cap Yellow, black sash, white sleeves, black and white quartered cap Blue, pink sash, halved sleeves, pink cap
Pipalong Kier Park Rambling Bear
1999
Blue, pink sash, halved sleeves, pink cap White, large red spots and armlets, red and white quartered cap Blue and pink (halved), reversed sleeves, quartered cap
Rambling Bear Red Prairie Cortachy Castle
1998
Mauve, Yellow cross belts, Light Blue sleeves, White cap Light blue, yellow epaulettes, diamonds on sleeves and cap Maroon and dark blue diamonds, white sleeves and cap
Yorkies Boy My Best Valentine Easycall
1997
Black and White (quartered), chevrons on sleeves Black, red seams, hooped sleeves, striped cap Royal blue
Deep Finesse Hever Golf Rose Clever Caption
1996
White, red sash, red and white striped cap Yellow, light blue stars on body and cap Red, Royal Blue star, halved sleeves and star on cap
Cool Jazz Lucky Lionel Westcourt Magic
1995
Dark blue, yellow chevron, white and yellow diabolo on sleeves, yellow cap Mauve and White check, striped sleeves Yellow, Dark Blue cross belts and sleeves
Mind Games Eveningperformance Owington
1994
Purple, light blue chevron, light blue cap Royal blue Yellow, royal blue stars, hooped sleeves, yellow cap, royal blue star
Lochsong Tropical Bunty Boo
1993
Maroon, beige sleeves, maroon armlets, beige cap Maroon, white sleeves, maroon cap, white star Purple, light blue chevron, light blue cap
Paris House Dauberval Lochsong
1992
Royal Blue, Light Blue cap Maroon, beige sleeves, maroon armlets, beige cap Red, white star, halved sleeves, star on cap
Monde Bleu Paris House Blyton Lad
1991
Pink, royal blue triple diamond, white sleeves, royal blue cap, pink diamond Red, white triple diamond, stars on cap Royal blue, white chevron, light blue cap
Elbio Sir Harry Hardman Furajet
1990-1988
1990
Royal blue, yellow sash, yellow cap, royal blue spots Royal blue, grey epaulets Red, white star, halved sleeves, star on cap
Statoblest Boozy Blyton Lad
1989
White, Emerald green Hoop, White Sleeves, White Cap Yellow, red sash, check cap Black, yellow diabolo, diamonds on sleeves and cap
Silver Fling Superpower Access Travel
1988
Orange and blue (quartered), blue sleeves, orange armlets, quartered cap Navy blue, green cross-belts, gold cap, green hoop Mauve, yellow disc, striped cap
Perion Blues Indigo Chilibang
 

History

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The event is named after Palace House, a famous building in Newmarket on the site of a royal residence of King Charles II.[1]

The race was established in 1961, and the first running was won by Galivanter.[2] It was given Group 3 status when the present grading system was introduced in 1971.

The Palace House Stakes is currently held on the opening day of Newmarket's Guineas Festival meeting. It is run on the same day as the 2000 Guineas.

Records

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Most successful horse (2 wins):

Leading jockey (2 wins):

  • Ron HutchinsonRuby Laser (1964), Tamino (1966)
  • Lester PiggottCommunication (1971), Valeriga (1980)
  • Yves Saint-MartinRaga Navarro (1977), Standaan (1981)
  • Greville StarkeyVaigly Great (1979), Hallgate (1987)
  • Steve CauthenLightning Label (1982), Elbio (1991)
  • Frankie DettoriStatoblest (1990), Lochsong (1994)
  • John Carroll – Paris House (1993), Mind Games (1995)
  • Michael KinaneCool Jazz (1996), Rushcutter Bay (2001)
  • Michael RobertsDeep Finesse (1997), Yorkies Boy (1998)
  • Tom Eaves – Captain Gerrard (2008), Tangerine Trees (2011)
  • Paul Mulrennan - Mabs Cross (2018, 2019)
  • William Buick - Lazuli (2021), Khaadem (2022)

Leading trainer (2 wins):

  • Dick HernGalivanter (1961), Crisper (1962)
  • Doug Marks – Shiny Tenth (1972), Singing Bede (1974)
  • Luca CumaniValeriga (1980), Statoblest (1990)
  • Bill O'Gorman – On Stage (1983), Reesh (1984)
  • Ian BaldingSilver Fling (1989), Lochsong (1994)
  • Jack Berry – Paris House (1993), Mind Games (1995)
  • Bryan McMahon – Yorkies Boy (1998), Needwood Blade (2003)
  • Henry CandyKyllachy (2002), Amour Propre (2009)
  • Bryan Smart – Captain Gerrard (2008), Tangerine Trees (2011)
  • Edward Lynam – Sole Power (2013, 2014)
  • Michael Dods - Mabs Cross (2018, 2019)

Winners since 1979

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Year Winner Age Jockey Trainer Time
1979 Vaigly Great 4 Greville Starkey Michael Stoute
1980 Valeriga 4 Lester Piggott Luca Cumani
1981 Standaan 5 Yves Saint-Martin C. Austin
1982 Lightning Label 6 Steve Cauthen Paul Kelleway
1983 On Stage 3 Willie Carson Bill O'Gorman
1984 Reesh 3 Taffy Thomas Bill O'Gorman
1985 Prince Sabo 3 John Reid Mrs S. Swift
1986 Double Schwartz 5 Brent Thomson Charlie Nelson 0:59.04
1987 Hallgate 4 Greville Starkey Alan Bailey 0:58.90
1988 Perion 6 Paul Eddery Geoff Lewis 1:00.72
1989 Silver Fling 4 John Matthias Ian Balding 0:58.27
1990 Statoblest 4 Frankie Dettori Luca Cumani 0:58.84
1991 Elbio 4 Steve Cauthen Peter Makin 0:59.54
1992 Monde Bleu 4 Thierry Jarnet André Fabre 0:59.44
1993 Paris House 4 John Carroll Jack Berry 0:58.75
1994 Lochsong 6 Frankie Dettori Ian Balding 0:56.81
1995 Mind Games 3 John Carroll Jack Berry 0:58.15
1996 Cool Jazz 5 Michael Kinane Clive Brittain 0:59.70
1997 Deep Finesse 3 Michael Roberts Michael Jarvis 0:58.69
1998 Yorkies Boy 3 Michael Roberts Bryan McMahon 1:00.98
1999 Rambling Bear[a] 6 Richard Quinn Michael Blanshard 0:57.32
2000 Pipalong 4 Kevin Darley Tim Easterby 0:59.50
2001 Rushcutter Bay 8 Michael Kinane Pat Gilligan 0:58.99
2002 Kyllachy 4 Jamie Spencer Henry Candy 0:58.53
2003 Needwood Blade 5 Seb Sanders Bryan McMahon 0:59.13
2004 Frizzante 5 Johnny Murtagh James Fanshawe 0:59.24
2005 Avonbridge 5 Steve Drowne Roger Charlton 0:58.23
2006 Dandy Man 3 Niall McCullagh Con Collins 0:58.41
2007 Tax Free 5 Adrian Nicholls David Nicholls 0:58.29
2008 Captain Gerrard 3 Tom Eaves Bryan Smart 0:59.00
2009 Amour Propre 3 Dane O'Neill Henry Candy 0:57.73
2010 Equiano 5 Michael Hills Barry Hills 0:58.40
2011 Tangerine Trees 6 Tom Eaves Bryan Smart 0:59.70
2012 Mayson 4 Paul Hanagan Richard Fahey 1:01.42
2013 Sole Power 6 Johnny Murtagh Edward Lynam 0:57.02
2014 Sole Power 7 Ryan Moore Edward Lynam 0:58.74
2015 Goldream 6 Martin Harley Robert Cowell 0:58.72
2016 Profitable 4 Adam Kirby Clive Cox 0:58.59
2017 Marsha 4 Luke Morris Mark Prescott 0:58.18
2018 Mabs Cross 4 Paul Mulrennan Michael Dods 0:58.44
2019 Mabs Cross 5 Paul Mulrennan Michael Dods 0:58.67
2020 Far Above[b] 4 P. J. McDonald James Tate 0:58.07
2021 Lazuli 4 William Buick Charlie Appleby 0:58.59
2022 Khaadem 6 William Buick Charles Hills 0:58.53
2023 Vadream 5 Kieran Shoemark Charlie Fellowes 1:00.42
2024 Seven Questions 3 Callum Shepherd George Scott 0:58.88
  1. ^ The 1999 running took place on Newmarket's July Course
  2. ^ The 2020 race was run in June, due to the COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom

Earlier winners

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  • 1961: Galivanter
  • 1962: Crisper
  • 1963: Sammy Davis
  • 1964: Ruby Laser
  • 1965: Runnymede
  • 1966: Tamino
  • 1967: Heavenly Sound
  • 1968: Mountain Call
  • 1969: Be Friendly
  • 1970: Tower Walk
  • 1971: Communication
  • 1972: Shiny Tenth
  • 1973: Brave Lad
  • 1974: Singing Bede
  • 1975: Hot Spark
  • 1976: Polly Peachum
  • 1977: Raga Navarro
  • 1978: Frimley Park

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Time Team unveils town stable secrets". Newmarket Journal. 10 February 2012. Retrieved 17 February 2013.
  2. ^ "Yesterday's Racing Results". Glasgow Herald. 27 April 1961. Retrieved 17 February 2013.



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