Joel Stakes

Joel Stakes
Group 2 race
LocationRowley Mile
Newmarket, England
Inaugurated1987
Race typeFlat / Thoroughbred
SponsorShadwell
WebsiteNewmarket
Race information
Distance1 mile (1,609 metres)
SurfaceTurf
TrackStraight
QualificationThree-years-old and up
Weight9 st 0 lb (3yo);
9 st 4 lb (4yo+)
Allowances
3 lb for fillies and mares
Penalties
5 lb for Group 1 winners *
3 lb for Group 2 winners *
* since 31 March 2019
Purse£115,000 (2021)
1st: £65,216
Joel Stakes
2024
Emerald green, purple chevron, emerald green sleeves, purple spots, emerald green cap, purple spots Black and white (quartered), scarlet sleeves and cap Green, pink sash, white sleeves
Prague Poker Face Task Force
Previous years
2023
Royal blue, white epaulets, striped cap Light blue, light blue and dark blue diabolo on sleeves Red, white maltese cross
Mutasaabeq Regal Reality Chindit
2022
Royal blue, white epaulets, striped cap Yellow, large black spots and spots on cap Beige, dark blue armlets, dark blue cap
Mutasaabeq El Drama Tempus
2021
Royal blue Emerald green, pink star, striped sleeves and cap Royal blue, white cap
Benbatl Pogo Master Of The Seas
2020-2011
2020
Claret, gold braid, claret sleeves, claret cap, gold tassel Red, white sash, royal blue cap Royal blue
Kameko Regal Reality Benbatl
2019
Royal blue Maroon Grey, yellow diamond, yellow and grey chevrons on sleeves
Benbatl King Of Comedy Zaaki
2018
Royal blue, white epaulets, striped cap Yellow, large black spots and spots on cap Red, white sash, royal blue cap
Mustashry Zabeel Prince Regal Reality
2017
Royal blue, white hoop, striped sleeves, white cap, royal blue star Dark blue Pink, emerald green chevron, halved sleeves, quartered cap
Beat The Bank Sir John Lavery Jallota
2016
Royal blue, orange disc, striped sleeves and cap Maroon and royal blue (quartered), maroon sleeves, royal blue armlets, royal blue cap, maroon star Red, white stripe, striped sleeves
Cougar Mountain Gifted Master Nathra
2015
Green, pink sash and cap, white sleeves Red, white epaulets, white sleeves, red stars Dark green, beige stars on sleeves
Time Test Custom Cut Decorated Knight
2014
Red, white epaulets, white sleeves, red stars Light blue, dark blue cross of lorraine, hooped sleeves, striped cap Orange, white halved sleeves
Custom Cut Captain Cat Hors De Combat
2013
Royal blue, white epaulets, striped cap White, red stars on sleeves, emerald green cap Orange, black diamond, halved sleeves
Soft Falling Rain Montiridge Premio Loco
2012
Light blue, orange epaulets Yellow, royal blue stars, yellow cap Orange, black diamond, halved sleeves
Penitent Side Glance Premio Loco
2011
Emerald green, white stars, emerald green cap, white star Orange, black diamond, halved sleeves Royal blue
Ransom Note Premio Loco Poet's Voice
2010-2001
2010
Green, pink sash and cap, white sleeves Red, white sash, royal blue cap Grey, pink epaulets, quartered cap
Cityscape Penitent Fair Trade
2009
Green, pink sash and cap, white sleeves Royal blue Mauve
Confront Rio De La Plata Forgotten Voice
2008
Yellow, blue chevron, yellow sleeves, blue cap Light blue and grey (halved), sleeves reversed, black cap Royal blue, yellow sash
Eagle Mountain Bankable Ordnance Row
2007
Royal blue Maroon, Grey epaulets Red, white sash, royal blue cap
Creachadoir Tell Heaven Sent
2006
Royal blue Royal blue, white cap Red and White diabolo, hooped sleeves, Red cap
Satchem Pinson Road To Love
2005
Red, red and Royal blue check cap Royal blue Black, red, white and blue sash and hooped cap
Rob Roy Ancient World Polar Ben
2004
Black, red, white and blue sash and hooped cap White, green star, green cap Red, white sash, royal blue cap
Polar Ben Salselon Funfair
2003
Royal blue, white chevron, light blue cap GREEN, red epaulettes, green cap Royal blue, white epaulets, striped cap
Splendid Era Kalaman Muqbil
2002
Royal blue, white striped sleeves, white cap Royal blue Royal blue, white epaulets, striped cap
Desert Deer Masterful Sohaib
2001
Dark blue Rose pink, navy blue sleeves, gold cap Dark blue, light blue cross sashes, striped sleeves, white cap
Beckett Priors Lodge Aldebaran
2000-1991
2000
Green, pink sash, white sleeves Green, red armlets and cap Dark green and beige check, beige sleeves, green armlets and cap
Hopeful Light On The Ridge El Gran Papa
1999
Light blue, red cross belts, red cap Dark blue, red epaulets, diamonds on sleeves, dark blue cap, red diamond Grey, royal blue stars on body, blue cap, grey star
Indian Lodge Ras Shaikh Sunstreak
1998
Maroon, yellow armlets, quartered cap Dark green, white chevron and sleeves, white cap, green star Red, white sash, royal blue cap
Im Proposin Generous Rosi Illusion
1997
Royal blue, white epaulets, striped cap Royal blue, white chevron, light blue cap Emerald green, white sleeves, emerald green and white check cap
Intikhab Swiss Law Polish Rhythm
1996
White, red braces, black cap Yellow, black diamond and sleeves, red cap Maroon, Grey epaulets
Yeast Restructure Tamnia
1995
Dark green, white chevron and sleeves, white cap, green star Red, white sash, royal blue cap Maroon, white sleeves, maroon cap, white star
Bin Rosie Red Carnival Airport
1994
Royal blue, white chevron, light blue cap Black and White (halved), sleeves reversed, Red cap Royal blue
Fraam Glatisant Hazaam
1993
Royal blue, white epaulets, striped cap Green, pink sash and cap, white sleeves Royal blue, white star, striped sleeves and cap
Gabr Wharf En Attendant
1992
Maroon, white sleeves, maroon cap, white star Light blue and red hoops, striped sleeves, red cap Green, yellow sleeves, red and green hooped cap
Inner City Soiree John Rose
1991
Apricot Yellow and blue diamonds, white sleeves, yellow cap, white star Pink, Royal Blue armlets
Rudimentary Cruachan Lifewatch Vision
1990-1988
1990
Grey and red hoops, grey sleeves, red cap Pink, Royal Blue armlets Royal blue, white chevron, light blue cap
Raj Waki Lifewatch Vision Theatrical Charmer
1989
Maroon, white sleeves, maroon cap, white star Beaver brown, maple leaf green cross belts and cap Turquoise, white spots, turquoise and red quartered cap
Sabotage Charmer Hello Vaigly
1988
Yellow, light green chevrons, star on cap Beaver brown, maple leaf green cross belts and cap Cherry, black sash, primrose and white quartered cap
Hibernian Gold Nemesia Known Charter
 

The Joel 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 1 mile (1,609 metres), and it is scheduled to take place each year in late September.

History

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The event was established in 1987, and it was originally called the Main Reef Stakes. It was named after Main Reef, a successful horse owned and bred by Jim Joel. It was initially restricted to three-year-olds and contested over 1 mile and 2 furlongs.

The race was opened to older horses and cut to a mile in 1989. For a period it was classed at Listed level. Jim Joel died in 1992, and it was renamed the Joel Stakes in 1994.

The Joel Stakes was promoted to Group 3 status in 2003. The Shadwell breeding organisation became its sponsor in 2008, and its full title included the name of Nayef, a Shadwell stallion for a period. It was upgraded to Group 2 in 2011.[1]

The race is currently held on the second day of Newmarket's three-day Cambridgeshire Meeting, the day before the Cambridgeshire Handicap.

Records

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Most successful horse (2 wins):

  • Benbatl - (2019,2021)
  • Mutasaabeq - (2022,2023)

Leading jockey (4 wins):

Leading trainer (4 wins):

Winners

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Year Winner Age Jockey Trainer Time
1987 Lockton 3 Michael Hills Jeremy Hindley 2:06.88
1988 Hibernian Gold 3 Greville Starkey Guy Harwood 2:06.10
1989 Sabotage 3 Walter Swinburn Sir Michael Stoute 1:43.13
1990 Raj Waki 3 Michael Kinane Guy Harwood 1:36.93
1991 Rudimentary 3 Pat Eddery Sir Henry Cecil 1:36.55
1992 Inner City 3 Frankie Dettori Luca Cumani 1:37.50
1993 Gabr 3 Willie Carson Robert Armstrong 1:42.41
1994 Fraam 5 Walter Swinburn Alex Scott 1:36.05
1995 Bin Rosie 3 Kevin Darley David Loder 1:36.24
1996 Yeast 4 Ray Cochrane William Haggas 1:37.43
1997 Intikhab 3 Richard Hills David Morley 1:38.09
1998 Im Proposin 3 Richard Quinn John Dunlop 1:42.02
1999[a] Indian Lodge 3 Michael Roberts Amanda Perrett 1:39.00
2000 Hopeful Light 3 Jimmy Fortune John Gosden 1:40.39
2001 Beckett 3 Michael Kinane Aidan O'Brien 1:38.54
2002 Desert Deer 4 Kevin Darley Mark Johnston 1:34.54
2003 Splendid Era 3 Michael Hills Barry Hills 1:37.40
2004 Polar Ben 5 Johnny Murtagh James Fanshawe 1:37.33
2005 Rob Roy 3 Michael Kinane Sir Michael Stoute 1:39.22
2006 Satchem 4 Kerrin McEvoy Saeed bin Suroor 1:39.95
2007 Creachadoir 3 Kerrin McEvoy Saeed bin Suroor 1:36.68
2008 Eagle Mountain 4 Kevin Shea Mike de Kock 1:34.07
2009 Confront 4 Ryan Moore Sir Michael Stoute 1:36.18
2010 Cityscape 4 Steve Drowne Roger Charlton 1:39.84
2011 Ransom Note 4 Michael Hills Charles Hills 1:34.68
2012 Penitent 6 Daniel Tudhope David O'Meara 1:36.32
2013 Soft Falling Rain 4 Paul Hanagan Mike de Kock 1:37.20
2014 Custom Cut 5 Daniel Tudhope David O'Meara 1:35.66
2015 Time Test 3 Ryan Moore Roger Charlton 1:35.84
2016 Cougar Mountain 5 Ryan Moore Aidan O'Brien 1:36.85
2017 Beat The Bank 3 Oisin Murphy Andrew Balding 1:38.67
2018 Mustashry 5 Jim Crowley Sir Michael Stoute 1:36.89
2019 Benbatl 5 Oisin Murphy Saeed bin Suroor 1:35.60
2020 Kameko 3 Oisin Murphy Andrew Balding 1:34.41
2021 Benbatl 7 Oisin Murphy Saeed bin Suroor 1:34.56
2022 Mutasaabeq 4 Jim Crowley Charles Hills 1:38.43
2023 Mutasaabeq 5 Jim Crowley Charles Hills 1:34.71
2024 Prague 4 Daniel Tudhope Dylan Cunha 1:40.53
  1. ^ The 1999 race was run on the July Course at Newmarket

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Lees, Jon (20 January 2011). "BHA secures upgrades for three pattern races". Racing Post. Archived from the original on 3 November 2012. Retrieved 2 April 2011.
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