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Henry II Stakes

Flat horse race in Britain

Flat horse race in Britain

FieldValue
classGroup 3
horse raceHenry II Stakes
locationSandown Park
Esher, England
inaugurated1963
race typeFlat / Thoroughbred
sponsorStar Sports
websiteSandown Park
distance2m 50y (3,264m)
surfaceTurf
trackRight-handed
qualificationFour-years-old and up
weight9 st 3 lb (4yo);
9 st 4 lb (5yo+)
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 (2025)
1st: £45,368

Esher, England 9 st 4 lb (5yo+) 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 1st: £45,368 |} The Henry II Stakes is a Group 3 flat horse race in Great Britain open to horses aged four years or older. It is run at Sandown Park over a distance of 2 miles and 50 yards (3570 yd), and it is scheduled to take place each year in late May.

History

The event is named after Henry II, who founded a priory on the site of Sandown Park in the 12th century. It was established in 1963, and the inaugural running was won by Gaul.

The present system of race grading was introduced in 1971, and for a period the Henry II Stakes held Group 3 status. It was promoted to Group 2 in 2002, and relegated back to Group 3 in 2012.

The leading horses from the Henry II Stakes often go on to compete in the following month's Gold Cup at Ascot. The last to win both in the same year was Trawlerman in 2025.

Records

Most successful horse (3 wins):

  • Persian Punch – 1997, 1998, 2000

Leading jockey (6 wins):

  • Frankie Dettori – Drum Taps (1992), Mr Dinos (2003), Papineau (2004), Finalmente (2008), Opinion Poll (2012), Big Orange (2017)

Leading trainer (6 wins):

  • Dick Hern – Grey of Falloden (1965), Charlton (1971), Zab (1975), Sea Anchor (1976), Smuggler (1978), Longboat (1986)

Winners

YearWinnerAgeJockeyTrainerTime
1963Gaul4Geoff LewisPeter Hastings-Bass3:36.60
1964Fighting Ship4Peter RobinsonJack Jarvis3:43.40
1965Grey of Falloden6Joe MercerDick Hern3:38.40
1966Fighting Charlie5Greville StarkeyFreddie Maxwell3:48.00
1967Parbury4Ron HutchinsonDerrick Candy3:47.20
1968Chicago4Sandy BarclayHarry Wragg3:45.00
1969Chicago5Ron HutchinsonHarry Wragg3:52.20
1970Ginger Boy6Bill WilliamsonJ Hooton3:42.60
1971Charlton4Joe MercerDick Hern3:41.50
1972Hornet4Tony MurrayGeorge Todd3:34.50
1973The Admiral4Geoff LewisNoel Murless3:25.81
1974Ragstone4Ron HutchinsonJohn Dunlop3:36.47
1975Zab5Joe MercerDick Hern3:36.76
1976Sea Anchor4Joe MercerDick Hern3:39.03
1977Grey Baron4Geoff LewisBruce Hobbs3:44.18
1978Smuggler5Willie CarsonDick Hern3:39.18
1979Buckskin6Joe MercerHenry Cecil3:50.32
1980Billion6Pat EdderyJohn Dunlop3:39.88
1981no race 1981
1982Ardross6Lester PiggottHenry Cecil3:31.16
1983Ore5Lester PiggottWillie Musson3:42.65
1984Harly4Pat EdderyJohn Dunlop3:41.78
1985Destroyer4Simon WhitworthKim Brassey3:46.62
1986Longboat5Willie CarsonDick Hern3:37.83
1987Saronicos4Tony IvesClive Brittain3:30.47
1988Primitive Rising4Steve CauthenHenry Cecil3:40.95
1989Sadeem6Greville StarkeyGuy Harwood3:29.93
1990Teamster4Walter SwinburnMichael Stoute3:33.88
1991Top of the World4Michael RobertsClive Brittain3:35.59
1992Drum Taps6Frankie DettoriLord Huntingdon3:32.75
1993Brier Creek4Michael RobertsJohn Gosden3:39.64
1994My Patriarch4Pat EdderyJohn Dunlop3:38.34
1995Double Trigger4Jason WeaverMark Johnston3:33.01
1996Double Trigger5Jason WeaverMark Johnston3:41.15
1997Persian Punch4Ray CochraneDavid Elsworth3:35.15
1998Persian Punch5Walter SwinburnDavid Elsworth3:35.58
1999Arctic Owl5Ray CochraneJames Fanshawe3:33.18
2000Persian Punch7Philip RobinsonDavid Elsworth3:53.45
2001Solo Mio7Michael KinaneAmanda Perrett3:37.43
2002Akbar6Richard HillsMark Johnston3:32.44
2003Mr Dinos4Frankie DettoriPaul Cole3:30.50
2004Papineau4Frankie DettoriSaeed bin Suroor3:34.17
2005Fight Your Corner6Kerrin McEvoySaeed bin Suroor3:38.77
2006Tungsten Strike5Ryan MooreAmanda Perrett3:45.55
2007Allegretto4Seb SandersSir Michael Stoute3:39.47
2008Finalmente6Frankie DettoriSimon Callaghan3:54.30
2009Geordieland8Shane KellyJamie Osborne3:30.07
2010Akmal4Richard HillsJohn Dunlop3:37.92
2011Blue Bajan9Daniel TudhopeDavid O'Meara3:41.33
2012Opinion Poll6Frankie DettoriMahmood Al Zarooni3:34.80
2013Gloomy Sunday4Olivier PeslierChristophe Ferland3:44.57
2014Brown Panther6Richard KingscoteTom Dascombe3:47.94
2015Vent De Force4Richard HughesHughie Morrison3:37.86
2016Pallasator7Oisin MurphySir Mark Prescott3:43.12
2017Big Orange6Frankie DettoriMichael Bell3:32.67
2018Magic Circle6Fran BerryIan Williams3:41.09
2019Dee Ex Bee4Silvestre de SousaMark Johnston3:34.00
2020Dashing Willoughby4Oisin MurphyAndrew Balding3:35.36
2021Lismore4Jamie SpencerHenry de Bromhead3:50.22
2022Quickthorn5Tom MarquandHughie Morrison3:38.27
2023Roberto Escobarr6Richard KingscoteWilliam Haggas3:38.67
2024Sweet William5Robert HavlinJohn and Thady Gosden3:39.15
2025Trawlerman7William BuickJohn and Thady Gosden3:37.03

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  • galopp-sieger.de – Henry II Stakes.

  • ifhaonline.org – International Federation of Horseracing Authorities – Henry II Stakes (2019).

  • pedigreequery.com – Henry II Stakes – Sandown Park.

References

  1. (17 January 2012). "BHA announces upgrades". [[British Horseracing Authority]].
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