Cornwallis Stakes
History
The event was established at Ascot in 1946, and it was initially contested over 6 furlongs. The inaugural running was won by Golden Hackle. It was extended to a mile in 1948, and cut to 5 furlongs in 1957. Until 2013 it was run in early October and in 2014 it was transferred to Newmarket to become part of the "Future Champions Day" fixture in mid-October.The present system of race grading was introduced in 1971, and the Cornwallis Stakes was classed at Group 3 level.
Records
Leading jockey :- Joe Mercer – Plainsong, Rosalba, Pushy
- Lester Piggott – Abelia, Favorita, Tin King
- Martin Dwyer – Halmahera, Dominica, Alzerra
- Richard Kingscote - Royal Razalma, Mrs Danvers, Good Vibes
- Noel Murless – Abelia, Favorita, Splashing
- Jonathan Portman - ''Royal Razalma, Mrs Danvers, Rumstar ''
Winners