Sceptre Stakes

Sceptre Stakes
Group 3 race
LocationDoncaster Racecourse
Doncaster, England
Race typeFlat / Thoroughbred
SponsorJapan Racing Association
WebsiteDoncaster
Race information
Distance7f 6y (1,414 metres)
SurfaceTurf
TrackStraight
QualificationThree-years-old and up
fillies and mares
Weight9 st 0 lb (3yo);
9 st 4 lb (4yo+)
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: £45,355
Sceptre Stakes
2024
Maroon, yellow seams, yellow sleeves, maroon armlets, yellow cap Dark blue and yellow (halved), dark blue sleeves, yellow cap White, royal blue sleeves, pink armlets, pink cap
Great Generation Elim Queen Of Mougins
Previous years
2023
Royal blue and white check, royal blue sleeves, yellow cap White, royal blue sleeves, pink armlets, pink cap Red, white sash, white cap
Matilda Picotte Nigiri Vetiver
2022
Grey, black seams, black cap, grey pom pom Yellow, black star, diabolo on sleeves Pink, red sleeves, pink armlets
Bounce The Blues Umm Kulthum Romantic Rival
2021
Red, white hoop, red sleeves, white stars Terracotta, black cap Emerald green, orange seams, orange cap, emerald green star
Just Beautiful Double Or Bubble Loch Lein
2020-2011
2020
Purple, light blue chevron, light blue cap Royal blue Grey, black seams, black cap, grey pom pom
Foxtrot Lady Althiqa Bounce The Blues
2019
Red, pink star and sleeves, orange cap Red, White sash, White cap Cherry, black sash, primrose and white quartered cap
Breathtaking Look Preening Mot Juste
2018
Purple, light blue chevron, light blue cap Emerald green, yellow epaulets, yellow sleeves, emerald green armlets, yellow cap Cherry, black sash, primrose and white quartered cap
Dancing Star Eirene All Out
2017
Royal blue, orange disc, striped sleeves and cap Red, white sash, royal blue cap Light blue, yellow and light blue halved sleeves
Music Box Eternally Tomyris
2016
Red, white sash, royal blue cap Royal blue Silver, tassel on cap
Spangled Mise En Rose Lumiere
2015
Light blue, dark blue chevron, light blue sleeves, white armlets, dark blue cap Yellow, black hoop, black sleeves, yellow stars, yellow cap, black star CLARET, GOLD braid, CLARET sleeves, GOLD cap
Realtra Pelerin Terror
2014
Claret, gold braid, claret sleeves, claret cap, gold tassel Green, pink sash and cap, white sleeves Silver, gold braid, maroon cap, gold tassel
Kiyoshi Bragging Al Thakhira
2013
Yellow, large black spots and spots on cap Light blue, orange epaulets Emerald green, light blue and yellow striped sleeves and cap
Nargys Switcher Winning Express
2012
Black and gold stripes, black sleeves, black cap, gold diamond Royal blue Pink and grey stripes, chevrons on sleeves, pink cap
Sunday Times Gamilati Valencha
2011
Green, red epaulets Yellow, royal blue stars, yellow cap White and royal blue stripes, royal blue sleeves, white spots, yellow cap
Alanza Dever Dream Chachamaidee
2010-2001
2010
Yellow, royal blue stars, yellow cap Yellow, black hoop, black sleeves, yellow stars, yellow cap, black star Dark blue, pink seams and sleeves, quartered cap
Dever Dream Mosqueras Romance Blue Angel
2009
White, emerald green hoop Black, red disc, diabolo on sleeves Royal blue, yellow hollow box
Fantasia Shamwari Lodge Say No Now
2008
Emerald Green, Red stars, Emerald Green sleeves Light Blue, Dark Blue and Yellow striped sleeves and striped cap Maroon, Grey epaulets
Royal Confidence Chantilly Tiffany Festoso
2007
Purple, gold braid, scarlet sleeves, black velvet cap, gold fringe Purple, Yellow chevron, Red sleeves, Purple cap, Yellow diamonds Emerald Green, White sleeves, Black cap
Medley Our Faye Passion Fruit
2006
Royal blue, white striped sleeves, white cap Cerise and purple (quartered), white sleeves Royal blue and yellow check, royal blue sleeves, yellow stars, yellow cap
Silver Touch Wake Up Maggie Highway To Glory
2005
Royal blue, white chevron, light blue cap Royal blue, white epaulets, striped cap White, Light Blue chevron and sleeves, Black cap
Favourable Terms Nufoos Attune
2004
White, Light Blue chevron and sleeves, Black cap Royal blue Green, pink sash and cap, white sleeves
Attune Gonfilia Ithaca
2003
Green, pink sash and cap, white sleeves Red, white sash, royal blue cap Red, Black sash and cap
Tantina Chic Play That Tune
2002
Black, Orange hoops and sleeves, Red cap White and Red stripes, White and Royal Blue striped sleeves, White cap, Red spots Green, pink sash and cap, white sleeves
Mamounia Hideaway Heroine Starfan
2001
Pink, blue stars, star on cap Royal blue, white cross belts, emerald green sleeves and cap Royal blue, white epaulets, striped cap
Nice One Clare Softly Tread Alshadiyah
2000-1991
2000
Royal blue, white hoop, light blue sleeves, royal blue and white quartered cap Red, grey epaulets and armlets Dark green
Kalindi Veil Of Avalon Last Resort
1999
Khaki Royal blue White, orange and white striped cap
Susu Pescara Capistrano Day
1998
Royal blue, white epaulets, striped cap Pink, black epaulets, diabolo on sleeves, star on cap Dark Blue, White cross belts, checked sleeves and cap
Ashraakat Risque Lady Supercal
1997
Pink, brown diamonds on body Red, white sash, royal blue cap Dark blue, white sleeves and cap
Aunty Jane Dazzle Miss Riviera
1996
Dark green, white chevron and sleeves, white cap, green star Green, pink sash and cap, white sleeves Red, white sash, royal blue cap
My Branch High Summer Dance Sequence
1995
White, light blue spots, white sleeves, light blue cap, white spots Royal blue Green, pink sash and cap, white sleeves
Branston Abby Lovely Millie Didina
1994
Red, white sash, royal blue cap Royal blue, white epaulets, striped cap Royal blue, white hoop, white sleeves, royal blue armlets, white cap
Hill Hopper Elrafa Ah Queenbird
1993
Royal blue, white epaulets, striped cap Black, pink sash, halved sleeves, pink cap Royal blue and white diamonds, white cap
Arjuzah Moon Over Miami Taufan Blu
1992
Brown and blue (halved), reversed sleeves, quartered cap BLACK and WHITE DIABOLO, black sleeves, red cap Maroon, white sleeves, maroon cap, white star
Perfect Circle Midnight Air Badawi
1991
Pink, purple star, purple stars on sleeves and cap White, light blue chevron and sleeves, black cap Beige, royal blue sleeves and cap
You Know The Rules Silver Braid Souk
1990-1988
1990
Royal blue, white epaulets, striped cap Light green and dark green (halved horizontally), dark green sleeves, light green armlets, dark green cap Green, red armlets and cap
Tabdea Line Of Thunder Grand Blush
1988
Black and red (quartered), black sleeves, red cap Royal blue, yellow sash, yellow cap, royal blue spots Dark blue, light blue cross sashes, striped sleeves, white cap
Jamarj Ohsomellow Jungle Jezebel
 

The Sceptre Stakes is a Group 3 flat horse race in Great Britain open to fillies and mares aged three years or older. It is run at Doncaster over a distance of 7 furlongs and 6 yards (1,414 metres), and it is scheduled to take place each year in September.

History

The event is named after Sceptre, a successful filly foaled in 1899. Her victories included four Classics, concluding with Doncaster's St Leger Stakes.

The Sceptre Stakes used to be contested over 1 mile, and for a period it held Listed status. It was cut to 7 furlongs in 1993, and promoted to Group 3 level in 2011.[1]

The race is now staged on the opening day of Doncaster's four-day St. Leger Festival.

Records

Most successful horse since 1986:

  • no horse has won this race more than once since 1986

Leading jockey since 1986 (4 wins):

  • Michael Hills – My Branch (1996), Mamounia (2002), Tantina (2003), Royal Confidence (2008)

Leading trainer since 1986 (5 wins):

  • Barry Hills – Asteroid Field (1986), My Branch (1996), Mamounia (2002), Tantina (2003), Royal Confidence (2008)

Winners since 1985

Year Winner Age Jockey Trainer Time
1985 Cherry Ridge 3 Willie Carson Geoff Wragg 1:40.15
1986 Asteroid Field 3 Brent Thomson Barry Hills 1:35.67
1987 Tahilla 3 Pat Eddery Jeremy Tree 1:39.27
1988 Jamarj 3 Michael Roberts Peter Easterby 1:38.96
1989 no race 1989 [a]
1990 Tabdea 3 Willie Carson Alex Scott 1:36.78
1991 You Know the Rules 4 Lester Piggott Mick Channon 1:39.27
1992 Perfect Circle 3 Willie Carson Michael Stoute 1:39.03
1993 Arjuzah 3 Willie Carson John Gosden 1:27.46
1994 Hill Hopper 3 Frankie Dettori John Gosden 1:26.72
1995 Branston Abby 6 Michael Roberts Mark Johnston 1:25.52
1996 My Branch 3 Michael Hills Barry Hills 1:24.01
1997 Aunty Jane 4 Pat Eddery John Dunlop 1:24.66
1998 Ashraakat 3 Pat Eddery John Dunlop 1:26.69
1999 Susu 6 John Reid Sir Michael Stoute 1:25.89
2000 Kalindi 3 Tony Culhane Mick Channon 1:26.28
2001 Nice One Clare 5 Johnny Murtagh Pip Payne 1:26.32
2002 Mamounia 3 Michael Hills Barry Hills 1:24.52
2003 Tantina 3 Michael Hills Barry Hills 1:27.15
2004 Attune 3 Kevin Darley Brian Meehan 1:22.26
2005 Favourable Terms 5 Kieren Fallon Sir Michael Stoute 1:24.51
2006 Silver Touch [b] 3 Ryan Moore Mick Channon 1:24.09
2007 Medley 3 Ryan Moore Richard Hannon Sr. 1:24.82
2008 Royal Confidence 3 Michael Hills Barry Hills 1:28.66
2009 Fantasia 3 Kieren Fallon Luca Cumani 1:22.69
2010 Dever Dream 3 Eddie Ahern William Haggas 1:24.07
2011 Alanza 3 Johnny Murtagh John Oxx 1:25.53
2012 Sunday Times 3 Jamie Spencer Peter Chapple-Hyam 1:25.37
2013 Nargys 3 Andrea Atzeni Luca Cumani 1:26.30
2014 Kiyoshi 3 Jamie Spencer Charles Hills 1:22.74
2015 Realtra 3 Jack Mitchell Roger Varian 1:22.86
2016 Spangled 4 Andrea Atzeni Roger Varian 1:25.81
2017 Music Box 3 Ryan Moore Aidan O'Brien 1:24.72
2018 Dancing Star 5 Oisin Murphy Andrew Balding 1:25.26
2019 Breathtaking Look 4 Jim Crowley Stuart Williams 1:23.40
2020 Foxtrot Lady 5 Frankie Dettori Andrew Balding 1:24.47
2021 Just Beautiful 3 Silvestre De Sousa Ivan Furtado 1:22.75
2022 Bounce The Blues 5 William Buick Andrew Balding 1:24.57
2023 Matilda Picotte 3 Oisin Murphy Kieran Cotter 1:23.48
2024 Great Generation 3 Marco Ghiani Marco Botti 1:25.22
  1. ^ The race was abandoned in 1989 because of subsidence
  2. ^ The 2006 running took place at York

See also

References

  1. ^ Lees, Jon (20 January 2011). "BHA secures upgrades for three pattern races". Racing Post. Archived from the original on 3 November 2012. Retrieved 2 April 2011.