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Criterion Stakes

Flat horse race in Britain

Summary

Flat horse race in Britain

FieldValue
classGroup 3
horse raceCriterion Stakes
locationJuly Course
Newmarket, England
inaugurated1978
race typeFlat / Thoroughbred
sponsorRandox Health
websiteNewmarket
distance7f (1,408 metres)
surfaceTurf
trackStraight
qualificationThree-years-old and up
weight8 st 10 lb (3yo);
9 st 5 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 *
after 31 August 2018*
purse£78,696 (2022)
1st: £45,368

Newmarket, England 9 st 5 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 *

  • after 31 August 2018 1st: £45,368 |} The Criterion Stakes is a Group 3 flat horse race in Great Britain open to horses aged three years or older. It is run on the July Course at Newmarket over a distance of 7 furlongs (1,408 metres), and it is scheduled to take place each year in late June or early July.

The present Criterion Stakes was established in 1978, and for a period it was classed at Listed level. During the eighties the race was known as the Van Geest Stakes. It was promoted to Group 3 status in 1986. From 2025 it will be run at York.

A previous race with the same name was an important event for two-year-olds. Its winners included Ormonde (1885), Flying Fox (1898), Pretty Polly (1903) and Gay Crusader (1916).

Records

Most successful horse (2 wins):

  • Libranno – 2011, 2012
  • Limato - 2019, 2020

Leading jockey (3 wins):

  • Richard Hughes – Trade Fair (2003), Libranno (2012), Producer (2013)

Leading trainer (5 wins):

  • John Gosden – Toussaud (1992), Hill Hopper (1994), Racer Forever (2008), Gregorian (2014), Audience (2023)

Winners

YearWinnerAgeJockeyTrainerTime
1978Daring March4George DuffieldJames Bethell1:28.19
1979Alert3Eric EldinClive Brittain1:25.29
1980Captain Nick4Jimmy BleasdaleJeremy Hindley1:26.24
1981Dalsaan4Edward HideSir Michael Stoute1:25.23
1982Noalcoholic5George DuffieldGavin Pritchard-Gordon1:28.11
1983Thug3Brian TaylorJeremy Hindley1:26.96
1984Grey Desire4Benjy CooganD. Plant1:23.80
1985Capricorn Belle4Rae GuestLuca Cumani1:26.36
1986Mister Wonderful3Tony IvesJohn Dunlop1:25.51
1987Linda's Magic3Willie CarsonRobert Armstrong1:27.95
1988Cadeaux Genereux3Pat EdderyOlivier Douieb1:24.19
1989Zilzal3Walter SwinburnSir Michael Stoute1:25.95
1990Rock City3Bruce RaymondRichard Hannon Sr.1:25.61
1991La Grange Music4Walter SwinburnJames Fanshawe1:25.89
1992Toussaud3Pat EdderyJohn Gosden1:24.80
1993Inchinor3Richard QuinnRoger Charlton1:23.56
1994Hill Hopper3Philip RobinsonJohn Gosden1:26.43
1995Pipe Major3Jason WeaverPatrick Haslam1:25.00
1996Gabr6Richard HillsRobert Armstrong1:24.04
1997Ramooz4Willie RyanBen Hanbury1:27.59
1998Muchea4David HarrisonMick Channon1:25.66
1999Diktat4Frankie DettoriSaeed bin Suroor1:24.63
2000Arkadian Hero5Jamie SpencerLuca Cumani1:24.14
2001Shibboleth4Richard QuinnSir Henry Cecil1:23.66
2002Atavus5Jamie MackayGeorge Margarson1:25.17
2003Trade Fair3Richard HughesRoger Charlton1:23.84
2004Arakan4Kieren FallonSir Michael Stoute1:25.04
2005Vortex6Micky FentonGay Kelleway1:25.19
2006Suggestive8Nicky MackayWilliam Haggas1:24.16
2007Silver Touch4Tadhg O'SheaMick Channon1:28.03
2008Racer Forever5Jimmy FortuneJohn Gosden1:25.41
2009Imbongi5Kevin SheaMike de Kock1:24.83
2010Premio Loco6Jack MitchellChris Wall1:24.74
2011Libranno3Ryan MooreRichard Hannon Sr.1:23.56
2012Libranno4Richard HughesRichard Hannon Sr.1:24.66
2013Producer4Richard HughesRichard Hannon Sr.1:23.09
2014Gregorian5William BuickJohn Gosden1:26.78
2015Markaz3Dane O'NeillBarry Hills1:23.37
2016Breton Rock6Martin HarleyDavid Simcock1:29.90
2017Home Of The Brave5James DoyleHugo Palmer1:23.13
2018Sir Dancealot4Gérald MosséDavid Elsworth1:26.12
2019Limato7Harry BentleyHenry Candy1:24.51
2020Limato8Adam KirbyHenry Candy1:22.81
2021Glorious Journey6James DoyleCharlie Appleby1:22.95
2022Pogo6Kieran ShoemarkCharles Hills1:24.88
2023Audience4Robert HavlinJohn & Thady Gosden1:22.76
2024Noble Dynasty6William BuickCharlie Appleby1:23.12
2025Quinault5Jason HartStuart Williams1:23.56

References

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  • galopp-sieger.de – Criterion Stakes.

  • horseracingintfed.com – International Federation of Horseracing Authorities – Criterion Stakes (2018).

  • pedigreequery.com – Criterion Stakes – Newmarket.

References

  1. "BHA Flat Pattern Committee welcomes Group 1 upgrades at Ascot and York". British Horseracing Authority.
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