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Pretty Polly Stakes (Great Britain)

For the Group One race in Ireland, see Pretty Polly Stakes (Ireland).

The Pretty Polly Stakes is a Listed flat horse race in Great Britain open to three-year-old fillies. It is run over a distance of 1 mile and 2 furlongs (2,012 metres) on the Rowley Mile at Newmarket in late April or early May.

Pretty Polly Stakes
Listed race
LocationRowley Mile
Newmarket, England
Inaugurated1962
Race typeFlat / Thoroughbred
SponsorBetfair
WebsiteNewmarket
Race information
Distance1m 2f (2,012 metres)
SurfaceTurf
TrackStraight
QualificationThree-year-old fillies
excluding G1 / G2 winners
Weight9 st 0 lb
Penalties
5 lb for Group 3 winners *
3 lb for Listed winners *
* after 31 August 2020
Purse£51,150 (2022)
1st: £29,489
Pretty Polly Stakes
2024
White, emerald green hoop Green, pink sash and cap, white sleeves Light green, mauve cap
Friendly Soul Kalpana Kitteridge
Previous years
2023
Emerald green, light green epaulets Yellow, royal blue cross of lorraine, armlets and cap White, royal blue sleeves, pink armlets, pink cap
Running Lion Sumo Sam Trust The Stars
2022
Royal blue Dark blue, pink cross belts, pink sleeves, dark blue stars, dark blue cap, pink star Green, pink sash and cap, white sleeves
With The Moonlight Mashaaer Crenelle
2021
White, black seams, white sleeves, black stars, white cap, black star Yellow, purple star and star on cap Light blue, yellow and light blue halved sleeves
Mystery Angel Sea Karats Taslima
2020-2011
2020
Grey, one red and one green sleeve, red and green hooped cap Red, white armlets, striped cap Bottle green, white cap, lime green star
Run Wild Queen Daenerys Trefoil
2019
Royal blue, white epaulets, striped cap Straw Dark blue and yellow (quartered), striped sleeves
Maqsad Shambolic I'll Have Another
2018
Pink, grey sash Royal blue Light blue, yellow and light blue halved sleeves
Lah Ti Dar Expressiy Qazyna
2017
Yellow, black spots, yellow sleeves and cap Dark green and white diabolo, white and dark green diabolo on sleeves, dark green and white quartered cap Light blue, dark blue chevrons and sleeves, dark blue and light blue quartered cap
Horseplay Isabel De Urbina Astronomy's Choice
2016
Green, pink sash and cap, white sleeves Pink, purple epaulets, sleeves and cap Dark blue
Swiss Range Chicadoro Even Song
2015
Black, white spots, black sleeves, white cap Emerald green, red epaulets Orange, white diamonds on sleeves
Jazzi Top Zannda Amaze Me
2014
Royal blue, white epaulets, striped cap Yellow, large black spots and spots on cap Royal blue
Taghrooda Jordan Princess Sound Reflection
2013
Grey and white stripes, red cap Dark green, beige stars on sleeves Yellow, black and yellow striped sleeves, white cap
Talent Lady Nouf Madame Defarge
2012
Royal blue, white cap Royal blue, white seams, chevrons on sleeves, white cap Royal blue
Kailani Hazel Lavery Lacily
2011
Royal blue, light green sleeves and cap Emerald green and white diamonds, striped sleeves, red cap Black, white spots, black sleeves, white cap
Dorcas Lane Charleston Lady Izzi Top
2010-2001
2010
Dark green, red cap, dark green diamond Light blue and red diamonds, light blue sleeves, red cap, light blue diamond Light blue, dark blue cross belts, dark blue sleeves, light blue stars, dark blue cap, light blue star
Marie De Medici Red Fantasy Miss Starlight
2009
Green, pink sash and cap, white sleeves Dark green and red stripes, dark green cap Royal blue, grey seams, royal blue sleeves, grey cap
Take The Hint Three Moons Moneycantbuymelove
2008
White, Light Green stars, Light Green sleeves, White stars and stars on cap Green, Pink sash and cap, White sleeves Dark Blue, Light Blue triple diamond, sleeves and cap
Saphira's Fire Cruel Sea Don't Forget Faith
2007
Bronze Royal blue, white epaulets, striped cap Crimson, silver braid
Dalvina Sudoor La Spezia
2006
GREEN, red epaulettes, green cap Royal blue, white epaulets, striped cap White, Red stars, Red cap, Emerald Green star
Riyalma Bunood Park Esteem
2005
Green, pink sash and cap, white sleeves Rose du bari, turquoise collar, cuffs and spots on cap Navy blue, red chevron and cap
Fashionable Hallowed Dream Almendrados
2004
Black, White cap Royal blue, white epaulets, striped cap Maroon, Grey epaulets
Ouija Board Sahool Rave Reviews
2003
Royal blue Dark blue and grey (halved), halved sleeves, quartered cap White, emerald green hoops, white sleeves and cap
Hi Dubai Hold To Ransom Oblige
2002
Royal blue, white epaulets, striped cap Yellow, Black and Yellow hooped cap Green, pink sash and cap, white sleeves
Esloob Disco Volante Half Glance
2001
Yellow, white and yellow striped sleeves, yellow cap, white star Yellow, black epaulets Cherry, black sash, primrose and white quartered cap
Mot Juste Tarfshi Time Away
2000-1991
2000
Royal blue Green, pink sash and cap, white sleeves Crimson, silver braid
Melikah Clog Dance Clipper
1999
Royal blue, white epaulets, striped cap White, light blue sash, halved sleeves, striped cap Royal blue
Alabaq Ela Athena Kilting
1998
Dark green Grey, blue sleeves, striped cap Emerald green, white chevron and armlets
Midnight Line Leggera Fiamma
1997
Royal blue, white epaulets, striped cap Light green, red striped sleeves, yellow cap Red, green sash and armlets
Siyadah Attitre Vagabond Chanteuse
1996
Royal blue Oxford blue, green sleeves, flame cap Green, red armlets and cap
Pricket Faraway Waters Magnificient Style
1995
Light blue and beige stripes, black sleeves and cap Yellow, purple triple diamond, diamond on cap White and green (halved), striped sleeves, hooped cap
Musetta Fanjica Llia
1994
Cerise, white cross belts, black cap, white star Royal blue, white epaulets, striped cap Royal blue, white chevron, light blue cap
Wind in Her Hair Wijdan Munnaya
1993
Yellow, black disc, check cap Dark green White, green hoop, hooped sleeves and cap
Magical Retreat Bright Generation Pamzig
1992
Green, pink sash and cap, white sleeves Blue, pink sleeves, yellow cap Maroon, white sleeves, maroon cap, white star
All at Sea Armarama Mystery Play
1991
Green, yellow disc and cap Yellow, light blue stars on body and cap Light blue and yellow (quartered), striped sleeves
Gussy Marlowe Brockette Regent's Folly
1990-1988
1990
Apricot Royal blue, white epaulets, striped cap Green, pink sash and cap, white sleeves
Sardegna Wasnah Katsina
1989
Light Blue, Purple epaulets, quartered cap Green, pink sash and cap, white sleeves Scarlet, blue collar, white cap
Always On A Sunday Rambushka Roseate Tern
1988
Yellow, dark blue and yellow striped sleeves, white cap Scarlet, white chevron and cap Royal blue, white epaulets, striped cap
La Vie En Primrose Intimate Guest Asl
 

History

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The event is named after Pretty Polly, the winner of the fillies' Triple Crown in 1904. It was established in 1962, and was originally staged at Newmarket's mid-May fixture.[1] It was moved to early May in 1973.[2]

The Pretty Polly Stakes sometimes serves as a trial for the Epsom Oaks. The last horse to win both races was Taghrooda in 2014.

The race is held on the same day as the 1000 Guineas at Newmarket's two-day Guineas Festival meeting.

Records

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Leading jockey (9 wins):

  • Frankie Dettori – Pricket (1996), Siyadah (1997), Melikah (2000), Mot Juste (2001), Hi Dubai (2003), Marie de Medici (2010), Jazzi Top (2015), Swiss Range (2016), Lah Ti Dar (2018)

Leading trainer (8 wins):

  • Henry Cecil – Flirtigig (1972), Cloonagh (1973), Sing Softly (1982), Sandy Island (1984), Indian Skimmer (1987), Sardegna (1990), All at Sea (1992), Midnight Line (1998)
  • John Gosden – Take the Hint (2009), Taghrooda (2014), Jazzi Top (2015), Swiss Range (2016), Lah Ti Dar (2018), Run Wild (2021), Running Lion (2023), Friendly Soul (2024)

Winners since 1977

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Year Winner! Jockey Trainer Time
1977 Dunfermline Willie Carson Dick Hern
1978 Upper Deck Willie Carson Dick Hern
1979 Reprocolor Greville Starkey Michael Stoute
1980 Jem Jen Tony Murray Paul Kelleway
1981 Humming Willie Carson Dick Hern
1982 Sing Softly Lester Piggott Henry Cecil
1983 Jolly Bay Pat Eddery Jeremy Tree
1984 Sandy Island Lester Piggott Henry Cecil
1985 Capo di Monte Tony Kimberley Michael Stoute
1986 Gesedeh Tony Ives Michael Jarvis 2:09.15
1987 Indian Skimmer Steve Cauthen Henry Cecil 2:04.25
1988 La Vie en Primrose Michael Roberts Clive Brittain 2:10.91
1989 Always on a Sunday [a] Michael Hills Paul Kelleway 2:08.07
1990 Sardegna Steve Cauthen Henry Cecil 2:10.95
1991 Gussy Marlowe Michael Roberts Clive Brittain 2:05.74
1992 All at Sea Pat Eddery Henry Cecil 2:05.61
1993 Magical Retreat Darren Biggs Charles Cyzer 2:08.64
1994 Wind in Her Hair Richard Hills John Hills 2:02.14
1995 Musetta Brett Doyle Clive Brittain 2:03.67
1996 Pricket Frankie Dettori Saeed bin Suroor 2:03.85
1997 Siyadah Frankie Dettori Saeed bin Suroor 2:05.15
1998 Midnight Line Kieren Fallon Henry Cecil 2:07.05
1999 Alabaq Richard Hills John Dunlop 2:03.69
2000 Melikah Frankie Dettori Saeed bin Suroor 2:04.00
2001 Mot Juste Frankie Dettori Ed Dunlop 2:06.34
2002 Esloob Richard Hills Marcus Tregoning 2:04.40
2003 Hi Dubai Frankie Dettori Saeed bin Suroor 2:07.68
2004 Ouija Board Kieren Fallon Ed Dunlop 2:02.92
2005 Fashionable Richard Hughes Barry Hills 2:04.74
2006 Riyalma Michael Kinane Sir Michael Stoute 2:10.34
2007 Dalvina Jamie Spencer Ed Dunlop 2:03.27
2008 Saphira's Fire Martin Dwyer Willie Muir 2:07.27
2009 Take the Hint Jimmy Fortune John Gosden 2:01.93
2010 Marie de' Medici Frankie Dettori Mark Johnston 2:09.42
2011 Dorcas Lane Paul Hanagan Lucy Wadham 2:09.47
2012 Kailani Mickael Barzalona Mahmood Al Zarooni 2:09.75
2013 Talent Jim Crowley Ralph Beckett 2:04.14
2014 Taghrooda Paul Hanagan John Gosden 2:05.68
2015 Jazzi Top Frankie Dettori John Gosden 2:03.50
2016 Swiss Range Frankie Dettori John Gosden 2:05.40
2017 Horseplay David Probert Andrew Balding 2:04.60
2018 Lah Ti Dar Frankie Dettori John Gosden 2:04.26
2019 Maqsad Jim Crowley William Haggas 2:05.23
2020 Run Wild[b] Oisin Murphy John Gosden 2:01.87
2021 Mystery Angel Ben Curtis George Boughey 2:05.19
2022 With The Moonlight William Buick Charlie Appleby 2:02.57
2023 Running Lion Oisin Murphy John and Thady Gosden 2:05.86
2024 Friendly Soul Kieran Shoemark John and Thady Gosden 2:03.22
  1. ^ Rambushka finished first in 1989, but she was relegated to second place following a stewards' inquiry
  2. ^ The 2020 race was run in June, due to the COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom

Earlier winners

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  • 1962: Military Pickle
  • 1963: Fair Astronomer
  • 1964: Young Man's Fancy
  • 1965: Miba
  • 1966: Orabella II
  • 1967: Cranberry Sauce
  • 1968: Celina
  • 1969: Borana
  • 1970: Royal Pancake
  • 1971: Fleet Wahine
  • 1972: Flirtigig
  • 1973: Cloonagh
  • 1974: Lauretta
  • 1975: Val's Girl
  • 1976: Spiranthes

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "1964 Pretty Polly Stakes". Glasgow Herald. 16 May 1964. Retrieved 17 February 2013.
  2. ^ "1973 Pretty Polly Stakes". Glasgow Herald. 5 May 1973. Retrieved 17 February 2013.
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