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1996 Ascot Stakes

Southern Power (IRE) won the 1996 Ascot Stakes at Ascot on 18 June 1996, trained by R Akehurst and ridden by Olivier Peslier, at 25/1, beating Mirador (GB) by ¾ length.

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Quick answers

  • Who won the Ascot Stakes in 1996? Southern Power (IRE) won the 1996 Ascot Stakes at Ascot on 18 June 1996, trained by R Akehurst and ridden by Olivier Peslier, at 25/1, beating Mirador (GB) by ¾ length.
  • Who came second in the 1996 Ascot Stakes? Mirador (GB) (100/1) finished second, and Candle Smile (USA) (25/1) was third.
  • Did the favourite win the 1996 Ascot Stakes? No. The 3/1 favourite Merit (IRE) finished 6th of 26.
  • What was the winning time of the 1996 Ascot Stakes? Southern Power (IRE) won in 4m 20.20s over 2m4f on Good To Firm going.
  • How much prize money did the 1996 Ascot Stakes winner get? Southern Power (IRE) earned £26,443 for winning the 1996 Ascot Stakes.
  • How many ran in the 1996 Ascot Stakes? 26 ran in the 1996 Ascot Stakes (average since 1990: 22.1).
Southern Power (IRE)Winner
25/1SP
26 ranRunners
4m 20.20sWinning time
£26,443Prize to winner
Merit (IRE) (3/1F): 6th of 26Favourite

Full result

PosBtnHorseSPAgeWgtJockeyClaimTrainerORDrHeadgearOwnerTotal btnTimePrize
1won ¾Southern Power (IRE)25/159-7Olivier Peslier-R Akehurst7918-Lucayan Stud-4m 20.20s£26,443
2¾Mirador (GB)100/157-10Gary Bardwell-Roger Curtis543-Mrs J Whiteheadj McGivern Two Kates¾-£8,015
3nkCandle Smile (USA)25/149-12John Reid-Sir Michael Stoute861-Maktoum Al Maktoum1-£3,920
4½Sea Victor (GB)20/149-2J Weaver-J L Harris7627-J David Abell1½-£1,873
5¾Golden Arrow II (IRE)25/159-0M Roberts-M C Pipe7216-M C Pipe2¼--
6½Merit (IRE)3/1F49-9Jimmy Quinn-Paul Cole834-H R H Prince Fahd Salman2¾--
7shdRocky Forum (GB)16/148-13Richard Hughes-Gary Moore7324-The Forum Ltd3--
8¾Shadirwan (IRE)20/159-8Seb Sanders-R Akehurst805-Clive Batt3¾--
9½Fujiyama Crest (IRE)14/1410-0Pat Eddery-Sir Michael Stoute887vSeisuke Hata4¼--
10nkSolatium (IRE)66/147-7Matthew Henry3M C Pipe5610vFrank A Farrant4½--
115Sea Freedom (GB)33/158-4N Varley3G B Balding652vMiss B Swire9½--
121¼Achilles Heel (GB)16/157-6Martin Dwyer5Conrad Allen559-Camelot Racing10¾--
132Paradise Navy (GB)20/178-8Willie Ryan-Charles Egerton666bElite Racing Club12¾--
143½Great Easeby (IRE)8/168-1David McCabe-Wilf Storey598-D C Batey16¼--
15shdSeasonal Splendour (IRE)20/169-8C Asmussen-M C Pipe8014-The Johnson Family16¼--
1610Hever Golf Lady (GB)20/147-6M Baird5T J Naughton5721-Martin Lester Racing Services26¼--
175Anglesey Sea View (GB)33/177-12Iona Wands7Alan Bailey6325-Mrs P Hewittdist--
181¾Noufari (FR)25/159-5Kevin Darley-Reg Hollinshead7720-Ed Weetmandist--
19¾Greycoat Boy (GB)20/148-1John Egan-Brian Meehan6122bN W Rimingtondist--
204Coleridge (GB)33/187-11N Carlisle-J J Sheehan5523bP J Sheehandist--
21hdOur Kris (GB)20/148-7Michael Hills-Nicky Henderson6712-M E Sowersbydist--
22dhChris's Lad (GB)25/158-2W Carson-Brian Meehan6015-Mrs Susan McCarthydist--
23dhUnchanged (GB)20/148-13Brett Doyle-Clive Brittain7319-M J Simmondsdist--
24dhEn Vacances (IRE)16/148-13T Sprake-George Foster7317-Miss Juliet E Reeddist--
25dhStompin (GB)9/158-8Gavin Faulkner7Henrietta C Knight7313-The Voice Group Ltddist--
26dhImad (USA)16/168-2C Rutter-J White6026bAlan Brackleydist--

Distances beaten are to the horse in front (Btn) and to the winner (Total btn). Headgear: b blinkers, v visor, p cheekpieces, t tongue strap, h hood, e/s eyeshield, ht hood and tongue strap. Prize money is shown in the currency of the country the race was run in (£ in Britain, € in Ireland).

How they ran next

Pos hereHorseNext runCourseRaceResultSP
1Southern Power (IRE)1996-07-10Newmarket (July)Reg Day Memorial Handicap Class C3rd of 114/1F
2Mirador (GB)1996-07-02ChepstowLions Lodge Handicap Class EWon5/2F
3Candle Smile (USA)1996-08-04ChesterScania 1996 Truck Of The Year Rated Handicap4th of 911/2
4Sea Victor (GB)1996-06-29NewcastleNewcastle Brown Ale Northumberland Plate (Handicap) Class B11th of 1310/1
5Golden Arrow II (IRE)1996-07-26AscotP & O European Ferries Brown Jack Handicap Class D2nd of 2010/1
6Merit (IRE)1997-10-08YorkStonegate Limited Stakes Class D5th of 128/1
7Rocky Forum (GB)---Not run since-
8Shadirwan (IRE)1996-07-06SandownCommonwealth Handicap Class D8th of 137/1
9Fujiyama Crest (IRE)1996-06-29NewcastleNewcastle Brown Ale Northumberland Plate (Handicap) Class B12th of 139/1
10Solatium (IRE)1996-06-29BathStayers Selling Handicap Class F2nd of 145/1
11Sea Freedom (GB)1996-07-06ChepstowSwallow Maiden Handicap Class F5th of 124/1F
12Achilles Heel (GB)1996-06-29DoncasterColin Goddard Memorial Stayers Handicap Class D10th of 1115/2
13Paradise Navy (GB)1996-06-22AscotChurchill Handicap Class D4th of 1212/1
14Great Easeby (IRE)1996-07-10Newmarket (July)Reg Day Memorial Handicap Class C2nd of 1110/1
15Seasonal Splendour (IRE)1996-07-05HaydockFrank Wootton Handicap Class D5th of 75/1
16Hever Golf Lady (GB)1996-07-05WarwickMohammad Azharuddin Handicap Class E5th of 1115/2
17Anglesey Sea View (GB)1996-07-13ChesterDavid McLean Group Handicap Class D8th of 1316/1
18Noufari (FR)1996-06-29NewcastleNewcastle Brown Ale Northumberland Plate (Handicap) Class B5th of 1325/1
19Greycoat Boy (GB)1996-06-29WorcesterFerry Maiden Hurdle Class F2nd of 197/4F
20Coleridge (GB)1996-07-05WarwickMohammad Azharuddin Handicap Class E3rd of 116/1
21Our Kris (GB)1996-07-13WarwickScania 1996 Truck Of Year Handicap Class E4th of 1311/2
22Chris's Lad (GB)1996-07-26Wolverhampton (AW)Persimmon Amateur Riders' Handicap Stakes Class G4th of 1012/1
23Unchanged (GB)1996-07-19NewburyThames Valley Chamber Of Commerce Handicap Class D4th of 68/1
24En Vacances (IRE)1996-08-16NewburyLevy Board Handicap Class DWon7/1
25Stompin (GB)1996-08-01DoncasterDoncaster Racecourse Sunday Market Amateur Riders' Handicap Class F8th of 117/2
26Imad (USA)1997-12-27LeicesterHancock Handicap Hurdle Class E4th of 933/1

25 of 26 have run since; 2 won next time out.

Ascot Stakes winners by year

YearWinnerSPTrainer
2026Kizlyar (IRE)25/1Joseph Patrick O'Brien
2025Ascending (IRE)20/1Henry de Bromhead
2024Pledgeofallegiance (IRE)20/1Sir Mark Prescott Bt
2023Ahorsewithnoname (GB)7/1Nicky Henderson
2022Coltrane (IRE)14/1Andrew Balding
2021Reshoun (FR)66/1Ian Williams
2020Coeur De Lion (GB)16/1Alan King
2019The Grand Visir (GB)12/1Ian Williams
2018Lagostovegas (IRE)10/1Willie Mullins
2017Thomas Hobson (GB)4/1FWillie Mullins
2016Jennies Jewel (IRE)6/1Jarlath P Fahey
2015Clondaw Warrior (IRE)5/1FWillie Mullins
2014Domination (GB)12/1C Byrnes
2013Well Sharp (GB)9/1Jonjo O'Neill
2012Simenon (IRE)8/1Willie Mullins
2011Veiled (GB)11/2Nicky Henderson
2010Junior (GB)17/2David Pipe
2009Judgethemoment (USA)13/2Jane Chapple-Hyam
2008Missoula (IRE)20/1Suzy Smith
2007Full House (IRE)20/1Paul Webber
2006Baddam (GB)33/1Mick Channon
2005Leg Spinner (IRE)9/1A. J. Martin
2004Double Obsession (GB)25/1Mark Johnston
2003Sindapour (IRE)12/1M C Pipe
2002Riyadh (GB)7/1FM C Pipe
2001Cover UpI (IRE)12/1Sir Michael Stoute
2000Barba Papa I (IRE)10/1A. J. Martin
1999High And Mighty (GB)10/1John Gosden
1998San Sebastian (GB)16/1M J Grassick
1997Sea Freedom (GB)20/1G B Balding
1996Southern Power (IRE)25/1R Akehurst
1995Harlestone Brook (GB)6/1John Dunlop
1994Sweet Glow (FR)14/1M C Pipe
1993Balasani (FR)8/1M C Pipe
1992Gondolier (GB)7/1FSir Henry Cecil
1991Cabochon (GB)15/2D Morley
1990Retouch (GB)12/1Paul Cole

Years with a result in GB and IRE records since 1990.

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