The Denford Stakes is a

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horse race in Great Britain open to two-year-old horses. It is run at Newbury over a distance of 7 furlongs (1,408 metres), and it is scheduled to take place each year in August.

History

The event was originally named after

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(1866–1934), a prominent racehorse owner and philanthropist. It has been won by several subsequent

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winners, including

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and

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. The race is currently restricted to horses which have not won at Group level, and whose sires achieved victory at distances in excess of 1 mile and 1½ furlongs, or 1,900 metres. Sponsors of the Washington Singer Stakes have included Usk Valley Stud,

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and Denford Stud, and in recent years it has been run under various sponsored titles. The race title formally changed to the Denford Stakes from the 2017 running.

Records

Leading

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since 1986 (4 wins): *

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– ''Sharp Nephew (2007), Cry of Freedom (2008), Janood (2010), Escobar (2016)'' Leading trainer since 1986 (4 wins): *

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– ''State Fair (1996), Bahr (1997), Valentine Girl (1998), Haafhd (2003)'' * Mark Johnston – ''Dubai’s Touch (2006), Cry Of Freedom (2008), Somewhat (2013), Thunderous (2019)

Winners since 1986

References

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– ''Washington Singer Stakes – Newbury.'' Flat races in Great Britain Newbury Racecourse Flat horse races for two-year-olds

History

Records

Winners since 1986

See also

References