Duke of York Stakes

For the handicap race at Kempton Park, see Duke of York Handicap.

1895 Duke of York Stakes
Group 2 race
LocationYork Racecourse
York, England
Inaugurated1968
Race typeFlat / Thoroughbred
SponsorClipper Logistics
WebsiteYork
Race information
Distance6f (1,207 metres)
SurfaceTurf
TrackStraight
QualificationThree-years-old and up
Weight8 st 12 lb (3yo);
9 st 8 lb (4yo+)
Allowances
3 lb for fillies and mares
Penalties
5 lb for Group 1 winners *
3 lb for Group 2 winners *
* since 31 August last year
Purse£140,000 (2022)
1st: £79,394
1895 Duke of York Stakes
2024
Emerald green, red sash, yellow sleeves, white cap Light blue, orange epaulets Red, emerald green stars, sleeves and star on cap
Mill Stream Shouldvebeenaring Diligent Harry
Previous years
2023
Purple, pink chevron, sleeves and star on cap Red, yellow star Yellow, black chevrons, white sleeves, black stars and cap
Azure Blue Highfield Princess Commanche Falls
2022
Red, yellow star Light blue, dark blue armlets, dark blue cap Royal blue, white epaulets, striped cap
Highfield Princess Spycatcher Minzaal
2021
Light blue, dark blue triple diamond Yellow, black epaulets Pink, dark green epaulets and star on cap
Starman Nahaarr Oxted
2020-2011
2019
White, red sash, red and white striped cap Orange, dark blue stripe, hooped sleeves, quartered cap Royal blue, white epaulets, striped cap
Invincible Army Major Jumbo Yafta
2018
Royal blue Yellow, purple and yellow halved sleeves, yellow and purple quartered cap Light blue, red chevron, dark blue sleeves, white stars, light blue cap, red star
Harry Angel Brando Sir Dancealot
2017
Royal blue, white epaulets, striped cap Navy blue, red and light blue hoop and armlets, white cap Royal blue, white cap
Tasleet Magical Memory Comicas
2016
Navy blue, red and light blue hoop and armlets, white cap Red, grey star, red sleeves, grey stars, red cap, grey star Light blue, dark blue epaulets, sleeves and cap
Magical Memory Suedois Danzeno
2015
Pink, emerald green chevron, halved sleeves, quartered cap Dark green, emerald green stars on sleeves, dark green cap, emerald green star Emerald green, black hoops, chevrons on sleeves
Glass Office Mattmu Jack Dexter
2014
Red, white spots, white cap Yellow, purple and yellow halved sleeves, yellow and purple quartered cap Emerald green, red triple diamond, red cap
Maarek Astaire Es Que Love
2013
Black, red, white and blue sash and hooped cap Pink and maroon stripes, pink sleeves Red, white maltese cross, white cap
Society Rock Lethal Force Gordon Lord Byron
2012
Gold and black check, pink sleeves and cap Black, red chevron, sleeves and cap Black, red, white and blue sash and hooped cap
Tiddliwinks The Cheka Society Rock
2011
Royal blue White, royal blue cross belts, check sleeves, white cap, royal blue spots Gold and black check, pink sleeves and cap
Delegator Regal Parade Tiddliwinks
2010-2001
2010
Purple, white seams, white sleeves, purple armlets, purple cap, white stars Green, pink sash, white sleeves, green cap Green, pink sash and cap, white sleeves
Prime Defender Showcasing Main Aim
2009
Mauve, black braces and cap Yellow, royal blue epaulets Black, yellow cross of lorraine
Utmost Respect King's Apostle Tax Free
2008
Emerald Green, Light Blue chevron, diamonds on sleeves, Light Blue cap Black, Black and Grey check sleeves Dark Blue, Yellow sash, White sleeves, Dark Blue and Yellow hooped cap
Assertive War Artist Beckermet
2007
Pink, green cross belts and armlets, spots on cap Light blue and red diamonds, light blue sleeves, red cap, light blue diamond Orange, Royal Blue chevrons on sleeves
Amadeus Wolf Red Clubs Soldier's Tale
2006
Purple, orange sash, royal blue cap Royal blue, white cross of lorraine and armlets, check cap Dark blue, beige armlets
Steenberg Quito Somnus
2005
Tangerine, royal blue diamond Purple, orange sash, royal blue cap Dark green, light green chevrons, red sleeves, white and red striped cap
The Kiddykid Steenberg Welsh Emperor
2004
Black, large yellow spots, armlets and cap Purple, orange sash, royal blue cap Dark blue, light blue cross belts, striped sleeves, white cap
Monsieur Bond Steenberg Arakan
2003
Mauve Black, white chevron hoop and cap Green, pink sash and cap, white sleeves
Twilight Blues Just James Polar Way
2002
Maroon, Grey epaulets Royal blue, white epaulets, black cap Yellow, black sash, black and white striped sleeves, yellow cap, black star
Invincible Spirit Mugharreb Lady Dominatrix
2001
Light blue, emerald green sleeves, white cap Light Blue, Royal Blue sleeves and cap Light blue, white hoop and armlets
Pipalong Tedburrow Astonished
2000-1991
2000
Royal blue Light blue, emerald green sleeves, white cap Emerald Green, Light Blue chevron, diamonds on sleeves, Light Blue cap
Lend A Hand Pipalong Bold Edge
1999
Orange, royal blue epaulets, sleeves and star on cap Purple, yellow hoops and armlets, hooped cap Mauve, Yellow cross belts, Light Blue sleeves, White cap
Sampower Star Warningford Yorkies Boy
1998
Claret, white sleeves, black and yellow quartered cap Royal blue, white epaulets, striped cap Dark blue
Bollin Joanne Elnadim Danetime
1997
Royal blue, white chevron, light blue cap Green and red check, green sleeves Royal blue
Royal Applause Farhana Blue Duster
1996
Royal blue, yellow cross-belts, red cap, yellow spots White, light blue spots, white sleeves, light blue cap, white spots Green, pink hoop, white sleeves, pink armlets and cap
Venture Capitalist Branston Abby Royale Figurine
1995
Light blue, dark blue armlets, dark blue cap Royal blue White, light blue spots, white sleeves, light blue cap, white spots
Lake Coniston So Factual Branston Abby
1994
Yellow, Royal Blue cross belts and sleeves Red, white sash, royal blue cap Yellow, black disc, check cap
Owington Bid For Blue Master Planner
1993
Royal blue, white epaulets, striped cap Maroon, Grey epaulets Light Blue, Red disc, Dark Blue sleeves, Red cap
Hamas Garah Montendre
1992
Turquoise, silver stripe, quartered cap Light blue, dark blue diamond and diamond on cap Orange, black star and sleeves
Shalford Mr Brooks Amigo Menor
1991
Green, red armlets and cap White, red cross-belts, hooped sleeves and cap Purple, pink cross-belts, hooped sleeves, pink cap
Green Line Express Nicholas La Grange Music
1990-1983
1990
Black and White (halved), check cap, Light Blue sleeves Royal blue, white chevron, light blue cap Yellow, black star, red hooped sleeves, yellow cap
Lugana Beach Great Commotion Mademoiselle Chloe
1989
Yellow and White (halved), sleeves reversed, Red and White striped cap Emerald green, royal blue sleeves, white cap, emerald green spots Royal blue, white chevron, light blue cap
Indian Ridge Gallic League Nabeel Dancer
1988
Emerald green, royal blue sleeves, white cap, emerald green spots Black and White (halved), check cap, Light Blue sleeves Green, orange striped sleeves, orange cap
Handsome Sailor Governor General Wantage Park
1987
Emerald green, royal blue sleeves, white cap, emerald green spots Royal blue, white hoops and sleeves, royal blue cap Black and white (halved), check cap, light blue sleeves
Handsome Sailor Hallgate Governor General
1986
Maroon and yellow check, maroon sleeves, yellow cap Dark green Brown, yellow chevron and sleeves, quartered cap
Grey Desire Si Signor Our Dynasty
1985
Royal blue, white hoops and sleeves, royal blue cap Maroon and yellow check, maroon sleeves, yellow cap Brown, white chevron, white cap, brown spots
Chapel Cottage Grey Desire Polly Daniels
1984
White, black sash, red and white hooped sleeves, black and white hooped cap Cerise, yellow striped sleeves and sash, royal blue and cerise quartered cap Light green and black stripes, green sleeves
Gabitat Vorvados Keep Tapping
1983
Cerise, yellow striped sleeves and sash, royal blue and cerise quartered cap Turquoise, white spots, turquoise and red quartered cap White, black star, green sleeves, white cap
Vorvados Vaigly Star Prince Spy
 

The 1895 Duke of York Stakes is a Group 2 flat horse race in Great Britain open to horses aged three years or older. It is run over a distance of 6 furlongs (1,207 metres) at York in May.