Falmouth Stakes
History
The event is named in honour of Evelyn Boscawen, 6th Viscount Falmouth, who was a leading racehorse owner and breeder in the 19th century. It was established in 1911, and it was originally restricted to three-year-old fillies.The present system of race grading was introduced in 1971, and the Falmouth Stakes was initially classed at Group 3 level. It was opened to older fillies and mares in 1974. It became known as the Child Stakes in 1975, when Child's Bank began a period of sponsorship. It was promoted to Group 2 level in 1987, and it reverted to its original name in 1992. It was raised to Group 1 status in 2004.
The Falmouth Stakes is currently held on the second day of Newmarket's three-day July Festival meeting.
Records
Most successful horse :
- Sonic Lady – 1986, 1987
- Soviet Song – 2004, 2005
- Lester Piggott – Sylphide, Green Opal, Chrona, Vital Match, Chalon, Niche, Lemon Souffle
- Alec Taylor, Jr. – First Spear, Tomatina, Lady Ava, Blue Lady, Leighon Tor, Maid of Bath
- Sir Michael Stoute - Royal Heroine, Sonic Lady, Lovers Knot, Integral, Veracious
- Waldorf Astor, 2nd Viscount Astor – First Spear, Point Duty, Pennycross, Wheedler