Dick Poole Fillies' Stakes

The Dick Poole Stakes is a Group 3 flat horse race in Great Britain open to two-year-old fillies. It is run at Salisbury over a distance of 6 furlongs (1,207 metres), and it is scheduled to take place each year in September. It was formerly contested at Listed level and was raised to Group 3 status in 2014.[1][2]

Dick Poole Fillies' Stakes
Group 3 race
LocationSalisbury Racecourse
Salisbury, England
Race typeFlat / Thoroughbred
SponsorIrish Thoroughbred Marketing
WebsiteSalisbury
Race information
Distance6f (1,207 metres)
SurfaceTurf
TrackStraight
QualificationTwo-year-old fillies
Weight9 st 2 lb
Penalties
5 lb for G1 / G2 winners
3 lb for G3 winners
Purse£45,000 (2022)
1st: £25,520
Dick Poole Fillies' Stakes
2024
Green, pink sash and cap, white sleeves Yellow, yellow and black check sleeves and cap White, royal blue sleeves, dark green cap
Tabiti Miss Fascinator Magic Mild
Previous years
2023
Yellow, black sash, black cap Grey Light blue, dark blue armlets, dark blue cap
Juniper Berries Dorothy Lawrence Soprano
2022
Green, pink sash and cap, white sleeves White, dark blue armlets and cap Black, royal blue stripe
Juliet Sierra All The Time Tagline
2021
Yellow, grey sash Emerald green, maroon chevron, maroon cap Dark blue, light green chevrons, hooped cap
Romantic Time Pearl Glory Crazyland
2020-2011
2020
Dark blue, red braces, dark blue and white striped sleeves Purple, light blue chevron, light blue cap Dark blue, orange stars, sleeves and stars on cap
Happy Romance Alcohol Free Scarlet Bear
2019
Red, white sash, royal blue cap Black, white disc Royal blue
Dark Lady Millisle Summer Romance
2018
Yellow, large black spots and spots on cap Purple, white stars, white sleeves, purple stars, purple cap Royal blue, white hoop, striped sleeves, white cap, royal blue star
Yourtimeisnow Lady Aria Come On Leicester
2017
Emerald green, black collar, cuffs and cap Emerald green, yellow epaulets, yellow sleeves, emerald green armlets, yellow cap Claret, gold braid, claret sleeves, claret cap, gold tassel
Anna Nerium Eirene Special Purpose
2016
Red, purple spots, red sleeves and cap Red, black stars, red sleeves Black, white disc, striped sleeves and cap
Madam Dancealot Mystic Dawn Pellucid
2015
Claret, gold braid, claret sleeves, claret cap, gold tassel Red, pink hoop and armlets Purple, maroon and purple striped sleeves, maroon cap
La Rioja Whatdoiwantthatfor Unilit
2014
Royal blue, gold sleeves and cap White, dark blue cross belts, sleeves and cap Claret, gold braid, claret sleeves, claret cap, gold tassel
New Providence Marsh Hawk Stroll Patrol
2013
Green, pink sash and cap, white sleeves Light blue, dark blue chevrons and sleeves, dark blue and light blue quartered cap Royal blue
Joyeuse Dorothy B Wedding Ring
2012
Emerald green, light blue and yellow striped sleeves and cap Purple, pink chevron, purple sleeves, pink stars, purple cap, pink star White, royal blue hoop, diabolo on sleeves, royal blue cap
Winning Express Jadanna Graphic Guest
2011
Royal blue, white epaulets, striped cap Dark blue, red disc, diabolo on sleeves, quartered cap Royal blue
Sajwah Misty Conquest Pimpernel
2010-2001
2010
Purple, pink cross belts, purple sleeves, pink stars Dark green, yellow hoop, yellow cap Emerald green, white chevron, purple sleeves and cap
Brevity Rimth Margot Did
2009
Maroon, light blue epaulets, light blue sleeves, maroon stars, quartered cap Royal blue Lilac, rose quartered cap
Shamandar Sweet Sonnet Queen's Grace
2008
Purple and Yellow check, Yellow sleeves, Purple diabolo Lime Green Royal Blue and Yellow diabolo, Yellow sleeves, Royal Blue cap
Serious Attitude Sneak Preview Seradim
2007
Neon Pink, Green diabolo, striped sleeves, Pink cap, Green visor Black and White (quartered), chevrons on sleeves Red, White inverted triangle, chevrons on sleeves, White cap
Fashion Rocks Vive Les Rouges Raymi Coya
2006
Yellow, Yellow and Royal Blue diabolo on sleeves, diamonds on cap Royal blue, white epaulets, striped cap White, royal blue hoops, orange sleeves and cap
Vital Statistics Wid Russian Rosie
2005
Royal blue, white epaulets, striped cap Yellow, black sash, black sleeves, yellow armlets, yellow cap, black star Green, yellow striped sleeves and hoop on cap
Nidhaal Saabiq Jeanmaire
2004
Maroon, white sleeves, maroon cap, white star Lime green Yellow, pale blue sleeves, orange cap
Suez Castelletto Roodeye
2003
Royal Blue, White triple diamond, diabolo on sleeves and diamonds on cap Royal blue, tartan sash and sleeves, royal blue cap Emerald green, yellow stripe, yellow cap
Nyramba Dowager Ruby Rocket
2002
White, red sash, red and white striped cap Purple, light blue chevron, light blue cap Yellow, black diamond on cap
Wimple Ripple Effect Ribbons And Bows
2001
Royal blue, white epaulets, black cap Royal blue, white epaulets, striped cap Yellow, black epaulets
Tashawak Misterah Aldafra
2000-1991
2000
Purple, white diamonds on sleeves, check cap Purple, Gold hoop and armlets, Black cap Royal blue, white epaulets, striped cap
Tempting Fate Innit Alshadiyah
1999
Red, white epaulets, halved sleeves Emerald green, royal blue sleeves, white cap, emerald green spots Pink, black braces and armlets, black cap, pink spots
Crimplene Forever Midnight See You Later
1998
Orange, grey cross of lorraine, hooped sleeves, orange cap Black, yellow sash, green sleeves, yellow cap Royal blue, white epaulets, striped cap
Imperial Beauty Cape Grace Intimaa
1997
Black, yellow epaulets and sleeves Red, black chevrons, white sleeves, black armlets, white cap Emerald green, yellow stripe, yellow cap
Regal Revolution Hoh Chi Min Nanoushka
1996
Red and white hoops, striped sleeves and cap Royal blue, white star, white sleeves, royal blue armlets, red cap Royal blue, white epaulets, striped cap
Dancing Drop Carati Alumisiyah
1995
Royal blue, white epaulets, striped cap Royal blue, white hoop, white sleeves, royal blue armlets, white cap Red, White sleeves, Black and White quartered cap
Najiya White Whispers Temptress
1994
Maroon and royal blue (quartered), royal blue sleeves, maroon armlets Royal blue, white epaulets, striped cap Dark blue and light blue (quartered), chevrons on sleeves, dark blue cap
Bajan Rose Iltimas Fajjoura
1993
Green, pink sash and cap, white sleeves Purple, light blue chevron, light blue cap Purple and White stripes, Black velvet cap, Gold tassel
Prophecy Blue Siren Crystal Magic
1992
Maroon, yellow seams, black and yellow hooped cap Yellow, black disc, check cap Dark blue, light blue stripe, dark blue and red striped sleeves, red cap
Catherineofaragon Seasonal Splendour Simply Sooty
1991
Royal blue, white epaulets, striped cap Black, rose collar, cuffs and cap Green, pink sash and cap, white sleeves
Basma High Sevens Storm Dove
1990-1988
1990
Purple, white striped sleeves Royal blue, white epaulets, striped cap Grey and pink (quartered), pink sleeves, grey seams
Lee Artiste Futuh Almasa
1989
Red, green cap and striped sleeves owned by J P A Wolff owned by Mrs Gill Willey
May Hinton Nazela Solo Court
1988
Red, yellow cross of lorraine and sleeves Cherry, cornflower blue sash and cap Royal blue, white epaulets, striped cap
Dancing Tribute Sweeping Hufoof
 

The race is named in honour of Colonel Dick Poole, a racehorse trainer, breeder and owner, and was the brainchild of Peter Walwyn and his one-time assistant Mark Smyly.[3]

Records

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Leading jockey since 1988 (3 wins):

  • Richard Hughes - Dancing Drop (1996), Imperial Beauty (1998), Winning Express (2012)

Leading trainer since 1988 (3 wins):

  • John DunlopMay Hinton (1989), Najiya (1995), Tashawak (2001)
  • Richard Hannon Jr. - Anna Nerium (2017), Dark Lady (2019), Happy Romance (2020)

Winners since 1988

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Year Winner Jockey Trainer Time
1988 Dancing Tribute Walter Swinburn Michael Stoute 1:13.37
1989 May Hinton Willie Carson John Dunlop 1:13.50
1990 Lee Artiste Richard Quinn Paul Cole 1:15.83
1991 Basma Lester Piggott Dick Hern 1:12.41
1992 Catherineofaragon John Williams Bill Wightman 1:20.41
1993 Prophecy Pat Eddery John Gosden 1:13.73
1994 Bajan Rose Stephen Davies Michael Blanshard 1:16.18
1995 Najiya Willie Carson John Dunlop 1:13.28
1996 Dancing Drop Richard Hughes Richard Hannon Sr. 1:13.48
1997 Regal Revolution John Lowe Peter Walwyn 1:16.79
1998 Imperial Beauty Richard Hughes Peter Makin 1:16.90
1999 Crimplene Philip Robinson Clive Brittain 1:13.28
2000 Tempting Fate Michael Hills John Hills 1:14.26
2001 Tashawak Willie Supple John Dunlop 1:14.41
2002 Wimple Frankie Dettori Clive Brittain 1:15.32
2003 Nyramba Frankie Dettori John Gosden 1:13.64
2004 Suez Philip Robinson Michael Jarvis 1:13.46
2005 Nidhaal Richard Hills Ed Dunlop 1:14.15
2006 Vital Statistics John Egan David Elsworth 1:13.92
2007 Fashion Rocks Jimmy Fortune Brian Meehan 1:15.00
2008 Serious Attitude Jimmy Fortune Rae Guest 1:14.62
2009 Shamandar Michael Hills William Haggas 1:18.65
2010 Brevity Martin Dwyer Brian Meehan 1:13.37
2011 Sajwah Richard Hills Charles Hills 1:14.54
2012 Winning Express Richard Hughes Ed McMahon 1:13.34
2013 Joyeuse Tom Queally Lady Cecil 1:14.75
2014 New Providence Jim Crowley Hugo Palmer 1:13.43
2015 La Rioja Andrea Atzeni Henry Candy 1:17.14
2016 Madam Dancealot Tom Queally Joseph Tuite 1:14.49
2017 Anna Nerium Tom Marquand Richard Hannon Jr. 1:15.30
2018 Yourtimeisnow Andrea Atzeni Roger Varian 1:15.01
2019 Dark Lady Pat Dobbs Richard Hannon Jr. 1:14.84
2020 Happy Romance Sean Levey Richard Hannon Jr. 1:15.11
2021 Romantic Time Hollie Doyle William Stone 1:13.55
2022 Juliet Sierra Rob Hornby Ralph Beckett 1:12.93
2023 Juniper Berries Charles Bishop Eve Johnson Houghton 1:12.94
2024 Tabiti Rossa Ryan Ralph Beckett 1:15.16

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "British Flat Pattern and Listed Races 2019" (pdf). britishhorseracing.com. p. 137. Retrieved 6 September 2019.
  2. ^ "EUROPEAN PATTERN COMMITTEE ANNOUNCES CHANGES TO THE 2014 EUROPEAN BLACK TYPE PROGRAMME". britishhorseracing.com. Retrieved 12 October 2014.
  3. ^ Handy All The Way - A Trainer's Life. Metro Books. 2000. p. 225.
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