Challenge Stakes| Class | Group 2 |
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| Location | Rowley Mile
Newmarket, England |
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| Inaugurated | 1878 |
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| Race type | Flat / Thoroughbred |
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| Sponsor | Godolphin |
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| Website | Newmarket |
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| Distance | 7f (1,408 metres) |
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| Surface | Turf |
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| Track | Straight |
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| Qualification | Three-years-old and up |
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| Weight | 9 st 1 lb (3yo);
9 st 3 lb (4yo+)
Allowances
3 lb for fillies and mares
Penalties
5 lb for G1 winners
3 lb for G2 winners
since 31 March |
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| Purse | £120,000(2021)
1st: £68,052 |
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Challenge Stakes
| 2024 |
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| Topgear |
Royal Scotsman |
Quinault |
| Previous years |
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| 2023 |
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| Matilda Picotte |
Lord Massusus |
Audience |
| 2022 |
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| Pogo |
Sacred |
Misty Grey |
| 2021 |
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| Al Suhail |
With Thanks |
Chindit |
| 2020-2011 |
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| 2020 |
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| Happy Power |
Pogo |
Glorious Journey |
| 2019 |
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| Mustashry |
Limato |
Oh This Is Us |
| 2018 |
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| Limato |
Zonderland |
D'bai |
| 2017 |
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| Limato |
Massaat |
Gordon Lord Byron |
| 2016 |
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| Aclaim |
Lumiere |
Jallota |
| 2015 |
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| Cable Bay |
Breton Rock |
Belardo |
| 2014 |
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| Here Comes When |
Cable Bay |
Breton Rock |
| 2013 |
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| Fiesolana |
Amarillo |
Libranno |
| 2012 |
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| Fulbright |
Red Jazz |
Arnold Lane |
| 2011 |
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| Strong Suit |
Chachamaidee |
Maqaasid |
| 2010-2001 |
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| 2010 |
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| Red Jazz |
Cat Junior |
Main Aim |
| 2009 |
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| Arabian Gleam |
Ouqba |
Donativum |
| 2008 |
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| Stimulation |
Cat Junior |
Laa Rayb |
| 2007 |
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| Miss Lucifer |
Al Qasi |
Toylsome |
| 2006 |
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| Sleeping Indian |
Killybegs |
Satchem |
| 2005 |
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| Le Vie Dei Colori |
Sleeping Indian |
Arakan |
| 2004 |
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| Firebreak |
Keltos |
Polar Bear |
| 2003 |
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| Just James |
Nayyir |
Arakan |
| 2002 |
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| Nayyir |
Firebreak |
Frenchmans Bay |
| 2001 |
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| Munir |
Fath |
Warningford |
| 2000-1991 |
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| 2000 |
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| Last Resort |
Maidaan |
Cape Town |
| 1999 |
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| Susu |
Lend A Hand |
Josr Algarhoud |
| 1998 |
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| Decorated Hero |
Lovers Knot |
Kahal |
| 1997 |
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| Kahal |
Rebecca Sharp |
Muchea |
| 1996 |
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| Charnwood Forest |
Bishop Of Cashel |
My Branch |
| 1995 |
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| Harayir |
Soviet Line |
Red Carnival |
| 1994 |
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| Zieten |
Soviet Line |
Arjuzah |
| 1993 |
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| Catrail |
Robin Des Pins |
El Duco |
| 1992 |
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| Selkirk |
Thourios |
Second Set |
| 1991 |
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| Mystiko |
Only Yours |
Volksraad |
| 1990-1988 |
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| 1990 |
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| Sally Rous |
Anshan |
Rami |
| 1989 |
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| Distant Relative |
Dancing Tribute |
Kerita |
| 1988 |
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| Salse |
Reprimand |
Timely |
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The Challenge Stakes is a Group 2 flat horse race in Great Britain open to horses aged three years or older. It is run on the Rowley Mile at Newmarket over a distance of 7 furlongs (1,408 metres), and it is scheduled to take place each year in October.
