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Falmouth Stakes
11 Jul 2011: Turner Wins 2011 July Cup Aboard Dream Ahead
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7 Jul 2011: July Cup, Last Chance For Star Witness
12 Jul 2010: Starspangledbanner Wins July Cup 2010
9 Jul 2010: July Cup Preview –The Big One Is Here
The Falmouth Stakes are hosted at Newmarket Racecourse - or, more specifically, on the July Course. Appropriately it is held in early July and runs over one mile on turf. The race is open to thoroughbred fillies and mare aged three years or older, who compete for Group 1 glory and a purse of £200,000.
Established in 1911, the Falmouth Stakes was named after the 6th Viscount Falmouth, Evelyn Boscawen, who bred and owned race horses in the 19th century. When it was first introduced the race entry was restricted to three-year-old fillies only, but there have been a number of changes since. When the grading system was introduced in 1971 the Falmouth Stakes was recognised only as a Group 3 event. It was elevated to a Group 2 race in 1987, in 2004 it finally was declared a Group 1 event. Between 1975 and 1992 the Falmouth Stakes were referred to as the Child Stakes, named after the race sponsor, Child's Bank. Since 2004 the Falmouth Stakes are the feature event on the first day of the July Festival, which runs for three days in early July at Newmarket Racecourse.
After almost 100 years of running, only two horses have managed to win the race more than once: Sonic Lady took the win in 1986 and 1987, and Soviet Song who raced to victory in 2004 and 2005. As it seems to be the case with a lot of Group 1 races, the winningmost jockey is the amazing Lester Piggott, who won the Falmouth Stakes seven times between 1957 and 1994.
Recent Winners of the Falmouth Stakes:
| Year | Winner | Jockey | Trainer | Time |
2010 |
Music Show |
Richard Hughes |
Mick Channon |
1:36.76 |
2009 |
Goldikova |
Olivier Peslier |
Freddy Head |
1:36.21 |
2008 |
Nahoodh |
Frankie Dettori |
Mark Johnston |
1:38.60 |
2007 |
Simply Perfect |
Johnny Murtagh |
Jeremy Noseda |
1:37.14 |
2006 |
Rajeem |
Kerrin McEvoy |
Clive Brittain |
1:40.89 |
2005 |
Soviet Song |
Johnny Murtagh |
James Fanshawe |
1:38.99 |
Falmouth Stakes Odds and News
8 Jul 2010: Music Show Rocks Falmouth Stakes
Trainer Michael Channon was beside himself with joy when Music Show finally beat the curse of defeat she had suffered from all season. Since her narrow win in the Nell Gwyn Stakes at Newmarket this April, Music Show had to deal with three painful defeats in Group 1 races like the 1,000 Guineas Stakes and the Coronation Stakes; so her connections joy at her wonderful victory yesterday is no surprise.
For the better part of the one mile race it looked like disaster was going to strike yet again. Music Show, travelling under Richard Hughes, was held up in the rear, seemingly unable to make it to the front of the field. Fanshawe-trained Spacious and Sir Michael Stoute’s Strawberrydaiquiri were setting a stiff pace early on, leaving Music Show behind as far as twelve lengths in the course of the race. After a few furlongs Hughes managed to position Music Show in the middle of the field and decided to bide his time, waiting for a chance to strike.
One of the finest strategists active on the track today, Hughes waited until the final furlong to attack. He moved his mount to the right and began an overtaking campaign spectators are unlikely to forget any time soon. Music Show ran an amazing final sprint, shooting to the front and overtaking the leaders, followed briefly by Frankie Dettori on Rainfall, who attempted to use the break for glory to his advantage.
Channon’s favourite girl crossed the line with two lengths to spare; former leader Spacious, under Kieren Fallon, made runner up, and Rainfall was third home.
For Music Show and her connections the win in the Etihad Airways Falmouth Stakes was a true cause to celebrate. However, the victory was further sweetened by the fact that the filly triumphed over almost every single rival who had beaten her in earlier races. The only runner left to wreak revenge upon is Jacqueline Quest. Channon is now planning to run Music Show in the Matron Stakes at Leopardstown on September fourth; and perhaps pitch her in a battle against miracle mare Goldikova at a later point. Although there are no odds published as yet for Music Show’s next appearance make sure to check our favourite online bookmakers as the race draws closer.
| Place | Horse | Age | Jockey | Trainer |
| 1 | Music Show | 3 | R Hughes | M R Channon |
| 2 | Spacious | 5 | K Fallon | J R Fanshawe |
| 3 | Rainfall | 3 | L Dettori | M Johnston |
| 4 | Strawberrydaiquiri | 4 | R L Moore | Sir M Stoute |
| 5 | Lillie Langtry | 3 | J P Murtagh | A P O’Brien |
| 6 | Gile Na Grein | 3 | K J Manning | J S Bolger |
| 7 | Special Duty | 3 | T P Queally | Mme C Head-Mareek |
| 8 | Lahaleeb | 4 | W Buick | G A Butler |
6 Jul 2010: Falmouth Stakes Preview – Ladies, On Your Marks
