Bengough Stakes

Bengough Stakes
Group 3 race
LocationAscot Racecourse
Ascot, England
Inaugurated1986
Race typeFlat / Thoroughbred
SponsorJohn Guest Racing
WebsiteAscot
Race information
Distance6f (1,207 metres)
SurfaceTurf
TrackStraight
QualificationThree-years-old and up
Weight9 st 1 lb (3yo);
9 st 2 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 March
Purse£80,000 (2022)
1st: £45,368
Bengough Stakes
2024
Pink, black sash, white sleeves Yellow, black epaulets Royal blue and white diamonds, white sleeves, royal blue armlets, quartered cap
Apollo One Jarraaf Russet Gold
Previous years
2023
Light green, grey hollow box, white sleeves, light green armlets, light green and grey check cap Yellow, black chevrons, white sleeves, black stars and cap Dark blue, large yellow spots
Annaf Commanche Falls Pink Crystal
2022
Dark blue, white star and sleeves Grey, brown seams, brown cap Yellow, black chevrons, white sleeves, black stars and cap
Rohaan Summerghand Commanche Falls
2021
Emerald green and white (quartered), purple sleeves, emerald green and white striped cap Purple, gold braid, scarlet sleeves, black velvet cap, gold fringe Light blue, orange epaulets
Vadreamd King's Lynn Ventura Diamond
2020-2011
2020
Yellow, black chevrons, white sleeves, black stars and cap Dark blue, maroon epaulets, striped sleeves Yellow, purple and yellow halved sleeves, yellow and purple quartered cap
Dakota Gold The Tin Man Brando
2019
Yellow, large black spots and spots on cap Royal blue, white hoop, striped sleeves, white cap, royal blue star Grey, light green seams, hooped sleeves, light green cap
Cape Byron Donjuan Triumphant Keystroke
2018
White, dark blue armlets and cap Royal blue, yellow chevron, yellow cap, royal blue spots Royal blue, yellow star, white sleeves, royal blue cap, yellow star
Projection Dream Of Dreams Hey Jonesy
2018
White, dark blue armlets and cap Royal blue, yellow chevron, yellow cap, royal blue spots Royal blue, yellow star, white sleeves, royal blue cap, yellow star
Projection Dream Of Dreams Hey Jonesy
2017
Royal blue White, dark blue armlets and cap Navy blue, red and light blue hoop and armlets, white cap
Blue Point Projection Magical Memory
2016
Silver, gold braid, maroon cap, gold tassel White, dark blue disc, white sleeves, dark blue spots Light blue, dark blue armlets, dark blue cap
Shalaa Mehronissa Raucous
2015
Tan, red sleeves, cream cap, red spots Yellow, royal blue chevron, royal blue cap Dark blue, light blue cross belts, striped sleeves, white cap
Eastern Impact Naadirr Polybius
2014
Maroon, black diamond Light blue, dark blue epaulets, sleeves and cap Light green and dark green diamonds
Lightning Moon Danzeno Louis The Pious
2013
Grey and cherry (quartered), reversed halved sleeves, grey cap, cherry spots White, emerald green stars, sleeves and stars on cap Pink, black cross belts, pink sleeves, black stars
Tropics Music Master Hoof It
2012
Dark blue, yellow chevron hoop, yellow cap Royal blue Red, grey epaulets, striped sleeves, quartered cap
Mince Soul Eton Rifles
2011
Terracotta, black cap Red, white seams, red sleeves, white cap, red stars Yellow and red (quartered), yellow sleeves, red spots, yellow cap, red star
Royal Rock Rose Bonheur Desert Poppy
2010-2001
2010
Dark blue Purple, grey seams and sleeves, purple and grey check cap Red, white cross belts, light blue sleeves and cap
Bewitched Genki Secret Witness
2009
Terracotta, black cap Royal blue, white seams, royal blue cap, white star Dark green, beige stars on sleeves
Royal Rock Triple Aspect Brave Prospector
2008
Light blue, dark blue armlets, dark blue cap Black and white stripes, red sleeves, white cap Black, pink braces, emerald green cap, orange stars
Conquest Zidane Sir Gerry
2007
Royal blue Dark Blue, Yellow sash, White sleeves, Dark Blue and Yellow hooped cap Dark Green and White (quartered), Dark Green sleeves and cap
Greek Renaissance Beckermet Galeota
2006
Royal blue Blue, red stars Black, Yellow Cross of Lorraine
Bygone Days Borderlescott Tax Free
2005
Dark green, light green chevrons, red sleeves, white and red striped cap Emerald green, yellow stripe, yellow cap White and yellow (halved), halved sleeves, quartered cap
Welsh Emperor Baltic King Moss Vale
2004
Yellow, dark blue spots on sleeves White and yellow (halved), halved sleeves, quartered cap Royal blue, white cross of lorraine and armlets, check cap
Royal Millennium Moss Vale Quito
2003
Royal Blue, Light Blue star, Light Blue and Royal Blue halved sleeves, White cap, Royal Blue star Yellow, dark blue spots on sleeves Beige, royal blue chevrons, beige sleeves, royal blue cap
Ashdown Express Royal Millennium Colonel Cotton
2002
Black and White (quartered), Emerald Green collar and sleeves, White cap Maroon, Yellow spots, Yellow cap, Maroon spots Dark blue, white spots, white cap
Needwood Blade Orientor Acclamation
2001
Red, white sash, royal blue cap Maroon, Yellow spots, Yellow cap, Maroon spots Red and yellow check, red sleeves, yellow cap
Danehurst Orientor Bahamian Pirate
2000-1991
2000
Red and yellow check, red sleeves, yellow cap Black and yellow diamonds, black sleeves, yellow cap Black, green chevron and sleeves, striped cap
Bahamian Pirate Andreyev Rushcutter Bay
1999
Black and white stripes, yellow sleeves, yellow and black quartered cap Light blue, emerald green sleeves, white cap White, red triple diamond, armlets and cap
Gaelic Storm Pipalong Delegate
1998
Emerald Green, Light Blue chevron, diamonds on sleeves, Light Blue cap Light blue, dark blue sleeves and cap Royal blue
Bold Edge Tedburrow Shmoose
1997
Light blue, yellow epaulettes, diamonds on sleeves and cap Claret, white sleeves, black and yellow quartered cap Grey, maroon triple diamond, white sleeves, grey cap, maroon diamonds
My Best Valentine Bollin Joanne Snow Kid
1996
Royal blue Light Blue, Dark Blue stripe and armlets, hooped cap Royal blue
Russian Revival Passion For Life Easy Option
1995
Green, pink hoop, white sleeves, pink armlets and cap Red, purple sash, light blue cap Emerald green, red chevron, chevrons on sleeves, star on cap
Royale Figurine Hello Mister Indhar
1994
Royal blue, white epaulets, striped cap Royal blue, orange star, striped cap White, red sash, red and white striped cap
Elrafa Ah Hard To Figure Luana
1993
Light Blue, Red disc, Dark Blue sleeves, Red cap Yellow, Light Green epaulets, striped cap Red, white star, halved sleeves, star on cap
Montendre Marina Park Blyton Lad
1992
Royal blue, white epaulets, striped cap Red, white star, halved sleeves, star on cap Yellow, royal blue stars, hooped sleeves, yellow cap, royal blue star
Hamas Blyton Lad Bunty Boo
1991
Grey, scarlet braid, collar, sleeves and cap Red, white star, halved sleeves, star on cap Royal blue, white chevron, light blue cap
On Tiptoes Blyton Lad Furajet
1990-1988
1990
Royal blue, white epaulets, striped cap White, royal blue cross-belts, royal blue and white halved sleeves, quartered cap Royal blue, red armlets
Ra'A Dancing Music Tod
1989
Black and White (halved), check cap, Light Blue sleeves White, royal blue epaulets, striped sleeves, royal blue cap Grey, scarlet braid, collar, sleeves and cap
Lugana Beach Ski Captain Habitancy
1988
Yellow, white cross-belts, green cap Emerald green and white diamonds, emerald green sleeves, yellow armlets, emerald green cap Royal blue, white epaulets, striped cap
Umbelata Teeming Shore Peace Girl
 

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.

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 Durcan – Royal Millennium (2004), Greek Renaissance (2007), Royal Rock (2011)

Leading trainer (3 wins):

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

Winners

Year Winner Age Jockey Trainer Time
1986 Gwydion 3 Steve Cauthen Henry Cecil 1:01.73
1987 Perion 5 Pat Eddery Geoff Lewis 1:02.96
1988 Umbelata 5 Michael Roberts Mick Naughton 1:00.90
1989 Lugana Beach 3 Steve Cauthen David Elsworth 0:59.45
1990 Ra'A 3 Willie Carson Harry Thomson Jones 1:00.20
1991 On Tiptoes 3 Michael Roberts Jim Leigh 0:58.64
1992 Hamas 3 Willie Carson Peter Walwyn 0:58.22
1993 Montendre 6 John Reid Matt McCormack 1:13.32
1994 Elrafa Ah 3 Richard Hills Harry Thomson Jones 1:11.80
1995 Royale Figurine 4 John Reid Martin Fetherston-Godley 1:11.53
1996 Russian Revival 3 Walter Swinburn Saeed bin Suroor 1:11.38
1997 My Best Valentine 7 Ray Cochrane Vic Soane 1:14.81
1998 Bold Edge 3 Dane O'Neill Richard Hannon Sr. 1:11.52
1999 Gaelic Storm 5 Darryll Holland Mark Johnston 1:13.60
2000 Bahamian Pirate 5 Adrian Nicholls David Nicholls 1:13.63
2001 Danehurst 3 Seb Sanders Sir Mark Prescott 1:14.97
2002 Needwood Blade 4 Seb Sanders Bryan McMahon 1:11.20
2003 Ashdown Express 4 Richard Mullen Chris Wall 1:13.18
2004 Royal Millennium 6 Ted Durcan Mick Channon 1:13.71
2005 Welsh Emperor 6 Darryll Holland Tom Tate 1:13.06
2006 Bygone Days 5 Frankie Dettori Saeed bin Suroor 1:12.89
2007 Greek Renaissance 4 Ted Durcan Saeed bin Suroor 1:12.21
2008 Conquest 4 Jimmy Fortune William Haggas 1:14.74
2009 Royal Rock 5 George Baker Chris Wall 1:14.99
2010 Bewitched 3 Johnny Murtagh Charles O'Brien 1:14.85
2011 Royal Rock 7 Ted Durcan Chris Wall 1:13.51
2012 Mince 3 James Doyle Roger Charlton 1:14.81
2013 Tropics 5 Robert Winston Dean Ivory 1:14.55
2014 Lightning Moon 3 George Baker Ed Walker 1:15.70
2015 Eastern Impact 4 Jack Garrity Richard Fahey 1:13.34
2016 Shalaa 3 Frankie Dettori John Gosden 1:14.32
2017 Blue Point 3 William Buick Charlie Appleby 1:16.24
2018 Projection 5 Kieran Shoemark Roger Charlton 1:15.46
2019 Cape Byron 5 Andrea Atzeni Roger Varian 1:15.63
2020 Dakota Gold[a] 6 Connor Beasley Michael Dods 1:14.34
2021 Vadream 3 David Egan Charlie Fellowes 1:16.20
2022 Rohaan 4 Adam Kirby David Evans 1:15.35
2023 Annaf 4 Rossa Ryan Michael Appleby 1:13.83
2024 Apollo One 6 Daniel Tudhope Peter Charalambous & James Clutterbuck 1:15.39
  1. ^ The 2020 running took place at York after the original Ascot fixture was abandoned due to waterlogging

See also

References