The Strensall Stakes is a

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in Great Britain open to horses aged three years or older. It is run at

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over a distance of 1 mile and 177 yards (1,771 metres), and it is scheduled to take place each year in August.

History

The event is named after

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, a village located several miles to the north of York. It was formerly restricted to fillies, and it used to be contested over 7 furlongs. For a period it was classed at Listed level, and it was usually staged in early September. The race was opened to male horses and extended to its present distance in 1987. It was promoted to Group 3 status in 2003. The Strensall Stakes became part of the

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in 2008, but that year's running was abandoned because of a waterlogged course. It now takes place on the final day of the meeting, which is held over four days in mid August.

Records

Most successful horse since 1986 (2 wins): * Echo of Light – ''2006, 2007'' Leading

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since 1986 (8 wins): *

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– ''Shaima (1991), Lower Egypt (1994), Triarius (1995), Naheef (2003), Echo of Light (2006, 2007), Rio de la Plata (2010), Dubai Prince (2012)'' Leading trainer since 1986 (6 wins): *

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– ''Triarius (1995), Naheef (2003), Echo of Light (2006, 2007), Rio de la Plata (2010), Real World (2021)''

Winners since 1986

The 2008 running was abandoned because of a waterlogged course.

Earlier winners

* 1967: Royal Saint * 1968: Kursaal * 1971: Magic Flute * 1972: Pearl Star * 1974: Flashy * 1975: Joking Apart * 1976: Sauceboat * 1978: Spring in Deepsea * 1979: Petty Purse * 1980: Luck of the Draw * 1982: Triple Tipple * 1984: Capricorn Belle * 1985: Raabihah

References

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History

Records

Winners since 1986

Earlier winners

See also

References