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Criterion Stakes
Group 3 race
LocationJuly Course
Newmarket, England
Inaugurated1978
Race typeFlat / Thoroughbred
SponsorRandox Health
WebsiteNewmarket
Race information
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£60,000 (2019)
1st: £34,026
Criterion Stakes
2020
Dark green, black chevron, white capRoyal blue, white hoop, striped sleeves, white cap, royal blue starRoyal blue, white epaulets, striped cap
LimatoHappy PowerTurjomaan
Previous years
2019
Dark green, black chevron, white capMaroon, white sleeves, maroon cap, white starRed, grey star, red sleeves, grey stars, red cap, grey star
LimatoGlorious JourneySuedois
2018
Light blue, red chevron, dark blue sleeves, white stars, light blue cap, red starDark blue, yellow hoopRed, white sash, royal blue cap
Sir DancealotSo BelovedLarchmont Lad
2017
Royal blueRoyal blue, Red capPurple and white (quartered), white sleeves
Home Of The BraveJungle CatBreton Rock
2016
Purple and white (quartered), white sleevesRoyal blue, white epaulets, striped capPink, emerald green chevron, halved sleeves, quartered cap
Breton RockAdaayHere Comes When
2015
Royal blue, white epaulets, striped capOrange, white halved sleevesBlack, yellow spots, yellow sleeves, black spots, black cap, yellow star
MarkazHors De CombatLincoln
2014
Emerald green, black chevrons on sleevesRed, red cap, white spotsYellow, black sash, white sleeves, black and white quartered cap
GregorianGarswoodEton Forever
2013
Black and yellow diamonds, black sleeves, yellow capLight blue and red diamonds, light blue sleeves, red cap, light blue diamondRoyal blue, cerise spots and sleeves, quartered cap
ProducerRed JazzPastoral Player
2012
Yellow, emerald green cross of lorraine, striped sleeves, emerald green capYellow, purple spots, sleeves and spots on capEmerald green, white hoop, yellow sleeves, emerald green and white striped cap
LibrannoEdinburgh KnightMajestic Myles
2011
Yellow, emerald green cross of lorraine, striped sleeves, emerald green capRoyal blue, white hoops, dark blue sleeves and capOrange, black stars, halved sleeves
LibrannoPausaniasBeacon Lodge
2010
Orange, black diamond, halved sleevesLight blue and red diamonds, light blue sleeves, red cap, light blue diamondRed, white hoops, diamonds on sleeves, white cap, red diamond
Premio LocoRed JazzDoncaster Rover
2009
Yellow, blue chevron, yellow sleeves, blue capRoyal blueRed, black stars, red sleeves
ImbongiHuntdownBalthazaar's Gift
2008
Royal Blue, Red epaulets, striped cap
Racer ForeverKing Of DixieBlythe Knight
2007
Silver TouchMajor CadeauxFajr
2006
SuggestiveMac LoveNew Seeker
2005
VortexCourt MasterpieceNayyir
2004
ArakanDesert DestinyTrade Fair
2003
Trade FairJust JamesKing of Happiness
 

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.

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[edit]

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 (4 wins):

  • Richard Hannon Sr. – Rock City (1990), Libranno (2011, 2012), Producer (2013)
  • John Gosden – Toussaud (1992), Hill Hopper (1994), Racer Forever (2008), Gregorian (2014)

Winners[edit]

YearWinnerAgeJockeyTrainerTime
1978Daring March4George DuffieldJames Bethell
1979Alert3Eric EldinClive Brittain
1980Captain Nick4Jimmy BleasdaleJeremy Hindley
1981Dalsaan4Edward HideMichael Stoute
1982Noalcoholic5George DuffieldGavin Pritchard-Gordon
1983Thug3Brian TaylorJeremy Hindley
1984Grey Desire4Benjy CooganD. Plant
1985Capricorn Belle4Rae GuestLuca Cumani
1986Mister Wonderful3Tony IvesJohn Dunlop1:25.51
1987Linda's Magic3Willie CarsonRobert Armstrong1:27.95
1988Cadeaux Genereux3Pat EdderyOlivier Douieb1:24.19
1989Zilzal3Walter SwinburnMichael 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 QuinnHenry 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
2020Limato[a]8Adam KirbyHenry Candy1:22.81
  1. ^ The 2020 race was run on Newmarket's Rowley Mile course due to the COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom

See also[edit]

  • Horse racing in Great Britain
  • List of British flat horse races

References[edit]

  • Paris-Turf:
    • "1983"., "1984"., "1985"., "1986"., "1987".
  • Racing Post:
    • 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997
    • 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007
    • 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017
    • 2018, 2019, 2020
  • galopp-sieger.de – Criterion Stakes.
  • horseracingintfed.com – International Federation of Horseracing Authorities – Criterion Stakes (2018).
  • pedigreequery.com – Criterion Stakes – Newmarket.
  • Abelson, Edward; John Tyrrel (1993). The Breedon Book of Horse Racing Records. Breedon Books. pp. 102–103. ISBN 1-873626-15-0.