The Wokingham Stakes is a flat handicap 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 June.

Wokingham Stakes
Handicap race
LocationAscot Racecourse
Ascot, England
Inaugurated1813
Race typeFlat / Thoroughbred
WebsiteAscot
Race information
Distance6f (1,207 metres)
SurfaceTurf
TrackStraight
QualificationThree-years-old and up
WeightHandicap
Purse£175,000 (2018)
1st: £108,938
Wokingham Stakes
2024
Red, white sash, royal blue cap Peacock blue, old gold sleeves, red cap Mauve
Unequal Love Dark Trooper Orazio
Previous years
2023
Royal blue and white diamonds, white sleeves, royal blue armlets, quartered cap Pink, black sash, white sleeves White, black sleeves, white armlets, red cap
Saint Lawrence Apollo One Juan Les Pins
2022
Maroon, black stripe, black sleeves, maroon armlets, black cap Royal blue, yellow stripe, sleeves and cap Maroon, light blue chevron
Rohaan Popmaster Jumby
2021
Black, orange stars, armlets and stars on cap Grey Purple, gold braid, scarlet sleeves, black velvet cap, gold fringe
Rohaan Fresh King's Lynn
2020-2011
2020
Royal blue, yellow star, white sleeves, royal blue cap, yellow star White, dark blue and white check sleeves, dark blue cap Orange and yellow check, orange sleeves, yellow cap
Hey Jonesy Summerghand Spanish City
2019
Yellow, large black spots and spots on cap Dark blue, light blue spots on sleeves and cap Light blue, dark blue epaulets, sleeves and cap
Cape Byron Tis Marvellous Danzeno
2018
Pink and purple (quartered), halved sleeves Royal blue, white cap Orange, dark blue stripe, hooped sleeves, quartered cap
Bacchus Dreamfield Major Jumbo
2017
White, red inverted triangle, hooped sleeves and cap Royal blue, red cap White, dark blue armlets and cap
Out Do Steady Pace Projection
2016
Dark blue and pink stripes, pink sleeves and cap Yellow, purple and yellow halved sleeves, yellow and purple quartered cap White, purple braces and diamond on cap
Outback Traveller Brando Glen Moss
2015
Black, yellow cap Black, beige cap Emerald green, yellow epaulets, yellow sleeves, emerald green armlets, yellow cap
Interception Robert Le Diable Lancelot Du Lac
2014
Mauve and pink check, white sleeves, pink cap Royal blue, yellow sash Pink, purple sash and sleeves, quartered cap
Baccarat Professor Rivellino
2013
Light blue, red epaulets, halved sleeves, light blue and red striped cap Royal blue, silver striped sleeves, red and royal blue hooped cap Yellow, purple disc, yellow sleeves, purple spots, quartered cap
York Glory Shropshire Dinkum Diamond
2012
White, pink epaulets, quartered cap White, emerald green cross of lorraine, emerald green and white chevrons on sleeves, pink cap Black, yellow sleeves, black armlets, black cap, yellow stars
Dandy Boy Waffle Hawkeyethenoo
2011
Black and white stripes, red sleeves, white cap White, emerald green cross of lorraine, emerald green and white chevrons on sleeves, pink cap Royal blue, cerise spots and sleeves, quartered cap
Deacon Blues Waffle Pastoral Player
2010-2001
2010
Purple, white seams, striped sleeves, purple cap Red and white check, striped sleeves Dark blue, pink cross of lorraine, sleeves and cap
Laddies Poker Two Striking Spirit Palace Moon
2009
White, purple hooped sleeves and cap Royal blue Black and white check, emerald green sleeves and cap
High Standing Asset Rock Of Rochelle
2008
Orange, dark blue disc, striped sleeves, dark blue cap Orange, Beige epaulets and star on cap Yellow, Royal Blue epaulets
Big Timer Beaver Patrol King's Apostle
2007
Purple, light blue chevron, light blue cap Light Green and Black (halved), Light Green sleeves, quartered cap Dark blue, light blue sleeves
Dark Missile Intrepid Jack Balthazaar's Gift
2006
Emerald green, yellow stripe, yellow cap Black and white stripes, red sleeves, white cap Black, white chevron hoop and cap
Baltic King Firenze Bahamian Pirate
2005
Yellow, black epaulets Dark blue, white hoops, checked sleeves, yellow cap White, red cap, white spots
Iffraaj Beckermet Peter Paul Rubens
2004
White, light blue hoops, chevrons on sleeves, light blue cap Emerald Green, White stars, sleeves and cap Turquoise, white chevrons
Lafi Coconut Penang High Reach
2003
Red, Yellow hoop, halved sleeves, Yellow cap Emerald green, white cross-belts, pink cap White, royal blue cross belts, check sleeves, white cap, royal blue spots
Fayr Jag Ratio The Tatling
2002
Dark blue, pink cross of lorraine, sleeves and cap Royal blue, yellow diamond, stars on sleeves, diamond on cap Yellow, dark green epaulets, dark green and yellow halved sleeves, yellow cap, dark green star
Capricho Border Subject Chookie Heiton
2001
Pink, blue stars, star on cap Light blue, royal blue braces and cap Light blue, red epaulets, light blue sleeves, red seams, red cap
Nice One Clare Ellens Academy Seven No Trumps
2000-1991
2000
White, Royal Blue chevron, chevrons on sleeves, Red cap Pink, dark blue stripes on body Maroon, white sleeves, maroon cap, white star
Harmonic Way Tussle Strahan
1999
Royal blue, white chevron, light blue cap Light blue, orange diamonds on body, star on cap Black, White stars, White sleeves, Black stars, black cap, white stars
Deep Space Halmahera Young Josh
1998
Royal blue, red triple diamond, royal blue and white diabolo on sleeves, royal blue cap, red diamond Black, red braces and sleeves White, black star, white sleeves, black seams, black cap, white star
Selhurstpark Flyer Dancethenightaway Superior Premium
1997
Royal Blue, Red triple diamond, Royal Blue and White diabolo on sleeves, Royal Blue cap, Red diamond Dark blue Claret, white sleeves, black and yellow quartered cap
Selhurstpark Flyer Danetime Bollin Joanne
1996
Orange and Red stripes, Powder Blue sleeves and cap Cerise, white hoops, blue and white check cap Black, amber hooped sleeves, amber cap
Emerging Market Prince Babar Double Bounce
1995
White, dark blue hoops on body, armlets on sleeves Green, white sleeves, green armlets and cap Pink, dark blue stripe and sleeves, striped cap
Astrac Alzianah Brave Edge
1994
Yellow, royal blue cross of lorraine, striped sleeves and cap Grey, pink epaulets, quartered cap Blue, white cross of lorraine, red cap, white spots
Venture Capitalist Law Commission No Extras
1993
Dark blue, white hooped sleeves, orange cap Red, green chevrons, white sleeves, green armlets, white cap Maroon, yellow stripe and armlets, quartered cap
Nagida Cumbrian Waltzer Arabellajill
1992
White, light blue triple diamond and armlets Emerald green, red stripe, halved sleeves, emerald green and red striped cap Bottle green, white cap, lime green star
Red Rosein Double Blue Kayvee
1991
Orange, black star and sleeves Royal blue, white triple diamond, white sleeves, royal blue armlets and stars on white cap Yellow, red chevron, red sleeves, yellow armlets, yellow cap
Amigo Menor Local Lass Cantoris
1990-1984
1990
Yellow, red epaulets, red stars on sleeves and cap Orange, black star and sleeves Royal blue and yellow diamonds, yellow sleeves, royal blue cap, yellow diamond
Knight Of Mercy Amigo Menor Hana Marie
1989
Black and gold stripes, black sleeves, black cap, gold diamond White, black star, green sleeves, white cap Cream, maroon sleeves, pink cap
Mac's Fighter A Prayer For Wings Bertie Wooster
1988
Red and white check, red sleeves, grey and white check cap Emerald Green and Royal Blue (halved horizontally), Blue sleeves, quartered cap White, emerald green stripe, red sleeves and cap
Powder Blue Norgabie Slip And Stick
1987
Dark green Dark blue, white hoop and armlets Royal blue, yellow chevron, armlets and star on cap
Bel Byou Dorking Lad Miss Primula
1986
Brown, orange stars, sleeves and cap Royal blue, orange sash, striped sleeves, quartered cap Black, orange chevron, orange cap
Touch Of Grey Manimstar Perfect Timing
1985
Royal blue, yellow chevron, light blue and white check cap Royal blue, red star, red cap with blue star Red and yellow (halved), sleeves reversed, yellow cap, red spots
Time Machine Bridge Street Lady Al Trui
1984
Turquoise, Burgundy hooped sleeves, Gold cap Light blue, dark blue spots on body White, emerald green cross of lorraine
Petong Amarone Milk Heart
 

History

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The event is named after Wokingham, a market town several miles to the west of Ascot. It was established in 1813, and the inaugural running was won by Pointers, owned by the Duke of York. For many years the Wokingham Stakes was divided into two or three separate classes, but it became a single race in 1874, only 2020 ran a Silver Wokingham during COVID-19 pandemic.

The Wokingham Stakes is now contested on the final day of the five-day Royal Ascot meeting.

Records

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Most successful horse since 1874 (2 wins):

  • Wokingham – 1881, 1882
  • Portland Bay – 1908, 1909
  • Concerto – 1932, 1933
  • Selhurstpark Flyer – 1997, 1998
  • Rohaan - 2021, 2022

Leading jockey since 1874 (3 wins):

  • Fred ArcherTrappist (1878), Despair (1883), Energy (1884)
  • Otto MaddenOatlands (1894), Kilcock (1896), Minstrel (1898)
  • Harry WraggSantaquest (1921), Concerto (1932, 1933)
  • Jack Sirett – Lucky Jordan (1947), White Cockade (1948), Jupiter (1953)
  • Lester PiggottMalka's Boy (1952), Ginnies Pet (1974), Boone's Cabin (1975)
  • Willie CarsonPlummet (1973), Great Eastern (1981), Time Machine (1985)
  • Johnny MurtaghNice One Clare (2001), Laddies Poker Two (2010), Deacon Blues (2011)

Leading trainer since 1874 (3 wins):

  • Joe Cannon – Rosbach (1877), Trappist (1878), Warrior (1880)
  • Richard MarshOatlands (1894), Minstrel (1898), Golden Gleam (1906)
  • Charles MortonHis Lordship (1902), Portland Bay (1908, 1909)
  • Paul ColeCalibina (1977), Queen's Pride (1980), Bel Byou (1987)

Winners since 1980

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Year Winner Age Weight Jockey Trainer SP Time
1980 Queen's Pride 4 7-13 Geoff Baxter Paul Cole 1028 28/1
1981 Great Eastern 4 9-08 Willie Carson John Dunlop 1016 16/1
1982 Battle Hymn 3 7-07 Tony Clark Guy Harwood 1016 16/1
1983 Melindra 4 7-05 Tony McGlone David Elsworth 1007 7/1 F
1984 Petong 4 9-06 Bruce Raymond Michael Jarvis 1011 11/1 JF 1:15.96
1985 Time Machine 4 7-12 Willie Carson Pat Hughes 1010 10/1 1:15.40
1986 Touch of Grey 3 8-08 Taffy Thomas David Thom 1020 20/1 1:13.48
1987 Bel Byou 3 8-03 Richard Quinn Paul Cole 1005.5 11/2 F 1:20.00
1988 Powder Blue 6 8-05 Tony Ives Peter Makin 1028 28/1 1:14.25
1989 Mac's Fighter 4 9-12 Cash Asmussen Bill O'Gorman 1016 16/1 1:14.62
1990 Knight of Mercy 4 8-06 Pat Eddery Richard Hannon Sr. 1016 16/1 1:15.31
1991 Amigo Menor 5 8-07 Chris Rutter David Murray Smith 1014 14/1 1:14.81
1992 Red Rosein 6 8-01 Gary Carter Captain Jim Wilson 1033 33/1 1:14.14
1993 Nagida 4 8-07 Jason Weaver James Toller 1011 11/1 1:18.11
1994 Venture Capitalist 5 8-12 John Reid Richard Hannon Sr. 1020 20/1 1:15.38
1995 Astrac 4 8-07 Seb Sanders Reg Akehurst 1014 14/1 1:13.43
1996 Emerging Market 4 8-13 Kevin Darley John Dunlop 1033 33/1 1:13.83
1997 Selhurstpark Flyer 6 8-09 Paul Roberts Jack Berry 1025 25/1 1:15.31
1998 Selhurstpark Flyer 7 9-07 Carl Lowther Jack Berry 1016 16/1 1:15.57
1999 Deep Space 4 8-07 Gary Carter Ed Dunlop 1014 14/1 1:13.99
2000 Harmonic Way 5 9-06 Richard Hughes Roger Charlton 1012 12/1 1:15.49
2001 Nice One Clare 5 9-03 Johnny Murtagh Pip Payne 1007 7/1 F 1:13.12
2002 Capricho 5 8-11 Richard Quinn Jon Akehurst 1020 20/1 1:14.76
2003
(dh)
Fayr Jag
Ratio
4
5
9-06
9-03
Willie Supple
Frankie Dettori
Tim Easterby
John Hammond
1010 10/1
1014 14/1
1:12.18
2004 Lafi 5 8-13 Eddie Ahern David Nicholls 1006 6/1 F 1:14.15
2005 Iffraaj [a] 4 9-06 Philip Robinson Michael Jarvis 1002.25 9/4 F 1:08.74
2006 Baltic King 6 9-10 Jimmy Fortune Hughie Morrison 1010 10/1 1:13.15
2007 Dark Missile 4 8-06 William Buick Andrew Balding 1022 22/1 1:14.91
2008 Big Timer 4 9-02 Tom Eaves Linda Perratt 1020 20/1 1:14.37
2009 High Standing 4 8-12 Ryan Moore William Haggas 1006 6/1 1:14.19
2010 Laddies Poker Two 5 8-11 Johnny Murtagh Jeremy Noseda 1004.5 9/2 F 1:12.27
2011 Deacon Blues 4 8-13 Johnny Murtagh James Fanshawe 1007.5 15/2 1:16.90
2012 Dandy Boy 6 9-08 Pat Dobbs David Marnane 1033 33/1 1:13.87
2013 York Glory 5 9-02 Jamie Spencer Kevin Ryan 1014 14/1 1:13.79
2014 Baccarat 5 9-02 George Chaloner Richard Fahey 1009 9/1 1:12.09
2015 Interception 5 9-03 George Baker David Lanigan 1010 10/1 1:13.20
2016 Outback Traveller 5 9-01 Martin Harley Robert Cowell 1010 10/1 1:14.05
2017 Out Do 8 8-13 Daniel Tudhope David O'Meara 1025 25/1 1:13.02
2018 Bacchus 4 9-06 Jim Crowley Brian Meehan 1033 33/1 1:12.43
2019 Cape Byron 5 9-09 Andrea Atzeni Roger Varian 1003.5 7/2 F 1:11.72
2020 Hey Jonesy 5 9-03 Kevin Stott Kevin Ryan 1018 18/1 1:13.49
2021 Rohaan 3 9-08 Shane Kelly David Evans 1008 8/1 1:15.09
2022 Rohaan 4 9-12 Ryan Moore David Evans 1018 18/1 1:12.84
2023 Saint Lawrence 5 9-02 Hollie Doyle Archie Watson 1022 22/1 1:12.55
2024 Unequal Love 4 9-07 Tom Marquand William Haggas 1012 12/1 1:13.04

a The 2005 running took place at York.

Earlier winners

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  • 1874: Josephine
  • 1875: Albanus
  • 1876: The Mandarin
  • 1877: Rosbach
  • 1878: Trappist
  • 1879: Philippine
  • 1880: Warrior
  • 1881: Wokingham
  • 1882: Wokingham
  • 1883: Despair
  • 1884: Energy
  • 1885: Corunna
  • 1886: Loved One
  • 1887: Everitt
  • 1888: Annamite
  • 1889: Bret Harte
  • 1890: Day Dawn
  • 1891: Rathbeal
  • 1892: Hildebert
  • 1893: Pitcher
  • 1894: Oatlands
  • 1895: Hebron
  • 1896: Kilcock
  • 1897: El Diablo
  • 1898: Minstrel
  • 1899: Eager
  • 1900: Bridge
  • 1901: Rose Tree
  • 1902: His Lordship
  • 1903: Glass Jug
  • 1904: Out o'Sight
  • 1905: Queen's Holiday
  • 1906: Golden Gleam
  • 1907: Forerunner II
  • 1908: Portland Bay
  • 1909: Portland Bay
  • 1910: Galleot
  • 1911: Meleager
  • 1912: Borrow
  • 1913: Braxted
  • 1914: Mount William
  • 1915–18: no race
  • 1919: Scatwell
  • 1920: Golden Orb
  • 1921: Santaquest
  • 1922: Proconsul
  • 1923: Crowdennis
  • 1924: Pandarus
  • 1925: Compiler
  • 1926: Capture Him
  • 1927: Nothing Venture
  • 1928: Hera
  • 1929: Six Wheeler
  • 1930: Grandmaster
  • 1931: Heronslea
  • 1932: Concerto
  • 1933: Concerto
  • 1934: Coroado
  • 1935: Theio
  • 1936: Cora Deans
  • 1937: Kong
  • 1938: Bold Ben
  • 1939: America
  • 1940–44: no race
  • 1945: Portamara
  • 1946: The Bug
  • 1947: Lucky Jordan
  • 1948: White Cockade
  • 1949: The Cobbler
  • 1950: Blue Book
  • 1951: Donore
  • 1952: Malka's Boy
  • 1953: Jupiter
  • 1954: March Past
  • 1955: The Plumber's Mate
  • 1956: Light Harvest
  • 1957: Dionisio
  • 1958: Magic Boy
  • 1959: Golden Leg
  • 1960: Silver King
  • 1961: Whistler's Daughter
  • 1962: Elco
  • 1963: Marcher
  • 1964: no race
  • 1965: Nunshoney
  • 1966: My Audrey
  • 1967: Spaniard's Mount
  • 1968: Charicles
  • 1969: Sky Rocket
  • 1970: Virginia Boy
  • 1971: Whistling Fool
  • 1972: Le Johnstan
  • 1973: Plummet
  • 1974: Ginnies Pet
  • 1975: Boone's Cabin
  • 1976: Import
  • 1977: Calibina
  • 1978: Equal Opportunity
  • 1979: Lord Rochford

See also

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References

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  • Paris-Turf:
    • "1983"., "1984"., "1985"., "1986"., "1987".
  • Racing Post: