The Silver Tankard Stakes is a

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in Great Britain open to two-year-old horses. It is run at

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over a distance of 1 mile and 6 yards (1,615 metres), and it is scheduled to take place each year in October.

History

The event was established in 1993, and the inaugural running was won by Barbaroja. It has held Listed status throughout its history. The Silver Tankard Stakes is currently staged on the third or fourth Monday in October. It is part of Pontefract's last racing fixture of the year.

Records

Leading

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(2 wins): * Michael Hills – ''Entice (1996), Gulland (1997)'' * Richard Hills – ''Hataab (1999), Nakheel (2005)'' *

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– ''Battle Chant (2002), Comic Strip (2004)'' *

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- ''Prince Gagarin (2014), Connect (2017)'' *

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- '' D'bai (2016), Local Dynasty (2022) '' Leading trainer (4 wins): *

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– ''Worthily (2000), Sweet Lilly (2006), Siberian Tiger (2007), Gallic Star (2009)''

Winners

References

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History

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Winners

See also

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