May Hill Stakes

{{short description|Flat horse race in Britain}}

{{Use dmy dates|date=April 2022}}

{{Use British English|date=February 2023}}

{{Infobox horseraces

|class = Group 2

|horse race = May Hill Stakes

|image =

|caption =

|location = Doncaster Racecourse
Doncaster, England

|inaugurated = 1976

|race type = Flat / Thoroughbred

|sponsor = Cazoo

|website = [http://www.doncaster-racecourse.co.uk/ Doncaster]

|distance = 1 mile (1,609 metres)

|surface = Turf

|track = Straight

|qualification = Two-year-old fillies

|weight = 9 st 2 lb
Penalties
3 lb for G1 / G2 winners

|purse = £120,000 (2022)
1st: £68,052

}}

{{Jockey colours header

| name = May Hill Stakes}}

{{Jockey colours row

| year = 2024

| image1 = File:Owner Godolphin.svg

| alt1 = Royal blue

| caption1 = Desert Flower

| image2 = File:Owner Mr Derrick Smith.svg

| alt2 = Purple, white seams, striped sleeves, purple cap

| caption2 = January

| image3 = File:Owner Cornthrop, Widden and Framptons.svg

| alt3 = Light blue, red armlets, red cap

| caption3 = Flight

}}

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{{Jockey colours collapsible header}}

{{Jockey colours row

| year = 2023

| image1 = File:Owner Newtown Anner Stud Farm.svg

| alt1 = Beige, dark blue cross of lorraine and sleeves, dark blue cap, beige star

| caption1 = Darnation

| image2 = File:Owner Mr J C Smith.svg

| alt2 = Purple, light blue chevron, light blue cap

| caption2 = See The Fire

| image3 = File:Owner Mr M McKay.svg

| alt3 = Royal blue, white hoops, white and royal blue diabolo on sleeves, royal blue cap

| caption3 = Les Bleus

}}

{{Jockey colours row

| year = 2022

| image1 = File:Owner The Megsons.svg

| alt1 = Pink, mauve star, mauve sleeves, pink stars and cap

| caption1 = Polly Pott

| image2 = File:Owner Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum.svg

| alt2 = Yellow, large black spots and spots on cap

| caption2 = Novakai

| image3 = File:Owner Doctor Bridget Drew.svg

| alt3 = Dark blue, light blue epaulets, dark blue and orange striped sleeves, orange cap

| caption3 = Perfect Prophet

}}

{{Jockey colours row

| year = 2021

| image1 = File:Owner Cheveley Park Stud.svg

| alt1 = Red, white sash, royal blue cap

| caption1 = Inspiral

| image2 = File:Owner Mr Marc Chan.svg

| alt2 = MAUVE, GOLD chevron, WHITE sleeves, PURPLE stars, WHITE cap, PURPLE star

| caption2 = Prosperous Voyage

| image3 = File:Owner Mr Hassan Al Abdulmalik.svg

| alt3 = Orange, black spots and armlets

| caption3 = Rolling The Dice

}}

{{Jockey colours no footer}}

{{Jockey colours named collapsible header

| name = 2020-2011 }}

{{Jockey colours row

| year = 2020

| image1 = File:Owner Mr George Strawbridge.svg

| alt1 = White, emerald green hoop

| caption1 = Indigo Girl

| image2 = File:Owner Paul and Jenny Green.svg

| alt2 = Silver, tassel on cap

| caption2 = Dubai Fountain

| image3 = File:Owner Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum.svg

| alt3 = Yellow, large black spots and spots on cap

| caption3 = Zabeel Queen

}}

{{Jockey colours row

| year = 2019

| image1 = File:Owner Dr Ali Ridha.svg

| alt1 = Maroon and royal blue (quartered), maroon sleeves, royal blue armlets, royal blue cap, maroon star

| caption1 = Powerful Breeze

| image2 = File:Owner Chasemore Farm.svg

| alt2 = Green, mauve cap

| caption2 = Boomer

| image3 = File:Owner Godolphin.svg

| alt3 = Royal blue

| caption3 = Alpen Rose

}}

{{Jockey colours row

| year = 2018

| image1 = File:Owner Mrs John Magnier.svg

| alt1 = Dark blue

| caption1 = Fleeting

| image2 = File:Owner Mr R Barnett.svg

| alt2 = Cherry, black sash, primrose and white quartered cap

| caption2 = Star Terms

| image3 = File:Owner Mr K Abdulla.svg

| alt3 = Green, pink sash and cap, white sleeves

| caption3 = Sand Share

}}

{{Jockey colours row

| year = 2017

| image1 = File:Owner Mr John Dance.svg

| alt1 = White, maroon and purple striped sleeves

| caption1 = Laurens

| image2 = File:Owner Mr Hussain Alabbas Lootah.svg

| alt2 = Emerald green, white diamonds on sleeves, white cap

| caption2 = Dark Rose Angel

| image3 = File:Owner Mr C M Batterham.svg

| alt3 = Emerald green and maroon (quartered), halved sleeves, emerald green cap

| caption3 = Nyaleti

}}

{{Jockey colours row

| year = 2016

| image1 = File:Owner Qatar Racing Limited_gold_cap.svg

| alt1 = Claret, gold braid, claret sleeves, gold cap, gold tassel

| caption1 = Rich Legacy

| image2 = File:Owner Godolphin.svg

| alt2 = Royal blue

| caption2 = Grecian Light

| image3 = File:Owner Mr Saeed Manana.svg

| alt3 = White, red sash, red and white striped cap

| caption3 = Urban Fox

}}

{{Jockey colours row

| year = 2015

| image1 = File:Owner Mrs J S Bolger.svg

| alt1 = White, purple stripe, check cap

| caption1 = Turret Rocks

| image2 = File:Owner Cheveley Park Stud.svg

| alt2 = Red, white sash, royal blue cap

| caption2 = Marenko

| image3 = File:Owner Qatar Racing Limited.svg

| alt3 = Claret, gold braid, claret sleeves, claret cap, gold tassel

| caption3 = Opal Tiara

}}

{{Jockey colours row

| year = 2014

| image1 = File:Owner Clipper Logistics Group Ltd.svg

| alt1 = Grey, grey and black check cap

| caption1 = Agnes Stewart

| image2 = File:Owner Mr Hamdan Al Maktoum.svg

| alt2 = Royal blue, white epaulets, striped cap

| caption2 = Muraaqaba

| image3 = File:Owner Al Shaqab Racing.svg

| alt3 = Silver, gold braid, maroon cap, gold tassel

| caption3 = Shagah

}}

{{Jockey colours row

| year = 2013

| image1 = File:Owner Godolphin.svg

| alt1 = Royal blue

| caption1 = Ihtimal

| image2 = File:Owner Godolphin_white_cap.svg

| alt2 = Royal blue, white cap

| caption2 = Majeyda

| image3 = File:Owner Cedars Two.svg

| alt3 = Black, emerald green stripe, red cap

| caption3 = Lady Lara

}}

{{Jockey colours row

| year = 2012

| image1 = File:Owner Godolphin.svg

| alt1 = Royal blue

| caption1 = Certify

| image2 = File:Owner Muir Racing Partnership.svg

| alt2 = Red, yellow epaulets, armlets and cap

| caption2 = Purr Along

| image3 = File:Owner Mr D Boocock.svg

| alt3 = Beige, brown chevron, hooped sleeves and spots on cap

| caption3 = Light Up My Life

}}

{{Jockey colours row

| year = 2011

| image1 = File:Owner Godolphin.svg

| alt1 = Royal blue

| caption1 = Lyric Of Light

| image2 = File:Owner Normandie Stud Ltd.svg

| alt2 = Pink, white sleeves

| caption2 = Fallen For You

| image3 = File:Owner Doctor Nick Dhandsa.svg

| alt3 = Black and royal blue stripes, black sleeves, royal blue stars, check cap

| caption3 = Samitar

}}

{{Jockey colours no footer}}

{{Jockey colours named collapsible header

| name = 2010-2001 }}

{{Jockey colours row

| year = 2010

| image1 = File:Owner Godolphin.svg

| alt1 = Royal blue

| caption1 = White Moonstone

| image2 = File:Owner A M A Al Shorafa.svg

| alt2 = Black and orange diabolo, black sleeves, white armlets, orange and black hooped cap

| caption2 = Al Madina

| image3 = File:Owner Mr Hamdan Al Maktoum.svg

| alt3 = Royal blue, white epaulets, striped cap

| caption3 = Musharakaat

}}

{{Jockey colours row

| year = 2009

| image1 = File:Owner The Royal Ascot Racing Club.svg

| alt1 = White, dark blue armlets and cap

| caption1 = Pollenator

| image2 = File:Owner Mr Mohammed Al Nabouda.svg

| alt2 = Yellow, white and yellow striped sleeves, yellow cap, white star

| caption2 = Hibaayeb

| image3 = File:Owner Miss Sarah J Leigh.svg

| alt3 = Brown, beige chevrons, brown sleeves and cap

| caption3 = Seta

}}

{{Jockey colours row

| year = 2008

| image1 = File:Owner Mr George Strawbridge.svg

| alt1 = White, emerald green hoop

| caption1 = Rainbow View

| image2 = File:Owner Mr J C Smith.svg

| alt2 = Purple, Light Blue chevron, Light Blue cap

| caption2 = Snoqualmie Girl

| image3 = File:Owner Mr M J Al-Qatami.svg

| alt3 = Royal Blue, Royal Blue cap, Red star

| caption3 = Lahaleeb

}}

{{Jockey colours row

| year = 2007

| image1 = File:Owner Cheveley Park Stud.svg

| alt1 = Red, white sash, royal blue cap

| caption1 = Spacious

| image2 = File:Owner Mr A E Oppenheimer.svg

| alt2 = Black and White (halved), sleeves reversed, Red cap

| caption2 = Kotsi

| image3 = File:Owner Mr P D Savill.svg

| alt3 = Maroon, light blue sleeves, light blue cap, maroon diamond

| caption3 = Celtic Slipper

}}

{{Jockey colours row

| year = 2006

| image1 = File:Owner Mr Derrick Smith.svg

| alt1 = Purple, white seams, striped sleeves, purple cap

| caption1 = Simply Perfect

| image2 = File:Owner Mr John P Ferguson_orange_cap.svg

| alt2 = BLACK, orange cap

| caption2 = English Ballet

| image3 = File:Owner Mrs Sandy Briddon.svg

| alt3 = Light blue, brown hoops and armlets

| caption3 = Sans Reward

}}

{{Jockey colours row

| year = 2005

| image1 = File:Owner Mr Malih L Al Basti_dark_blue.svg

| alt1 = Dark blue, yellow hoop and sleeves, white cap

| caption1 = Nasheej

| image2 = File:Owner Mr Christopher Wright.svg

| alt2 = Royal blue, yellow stripe, yellow sleeves, royal blue armlets and star on yellow cap

| caption2 = High Heel Sneakers

| image3 = File:Owner Michael H Sly.svg

| alt3 = Light blue, grey and light blue hooped sleeves, pink cap

| caption3 = Speciosa

}}

{{Jockey colours row

| year = 2004

| image1 = File:Owner Mr B V Sangster.svg

| alt1 = Emerald green, royal blue sleeves, white cap, emerald green spots

| caption1 = Playful Act

| image2 = File:Owner Sheikh Mohammed.svg

| alt2 = Maroon, white sleeves, maroon cap, white star

| caption2 = Queen of Poland

| image3 = File:Owner M Schwartz.svg

| alt3 = Orange, large blue spots

| caption3 = Maids Causeway

}}

{{Jockey colours row

| year = 2003

| image1 = File:Owner Mr S A B Dinsmore.svg

| alt1 = White, emerald green seams, purple cap

| caption1 = Kinnaird

| image2 = File:Owner Mr Hamdan Al Maktoum.svg

| alt2 = Royal blue, white epaulets, striped cap

| caption2 = Hathrah

| image3 = File:Owner Maktoum Al Maktoum.svg

| alt3 = Royal blue, white chevron, light blue cap

| caption3 = Lucky Pipit

}}

{{Jockey colours row

| year = 2002

| image1 = File:Owner Mountain High Partnership.svg

| alt1 = White, black stars, halved sleeves, black cap, white stars

| caption1 = Summitville

| image2 = File:Owner Mr Faisal Salman.svg

| alt2 = Dark green, yellow hoop, yellow cap

| caption2 = Approach

| image3 = File:Owner Mr Hamdan Al Maktoum.svg

| alt3 = Royal blue, white epaulets, striped cap

| caption3 = Nasij

}}

{{Jockey colours row

| year = 2001

| image1 = File:Owner Mr K Abdulla.svg

| alt1 = Green, pink sash and cap, white sleeves

| caption1 = Half Glance

| image2 = File:Owner Maktoum Al Maktoum.svg

| alt2 = Royal blue, white chevron, light blue cap

| caption2 = Echo River

| image3 = File:Owner Minster Stud.svg

| alt3 = Rose du bari, turquoise collar, cuffs and spots on cap

| caption3 = Shadow Dancing

}}

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{{Jockey colours named collapsible header

| name = 2000-1991 }}

{{Jockey colours row

| year = 2000

| image1 = File:Owner H H Aga Khan.svg

| alt1 = emerald Green, Red epaulettes

| caption1 = Karasta

| image2 = File:Owner Sheikh Ahmed Al Maktoum.svg

| alt2 = Yellow, black epaulets

| caption2 = Ameerat

| image3 = File:Owner Maktoum Al Maktoum.svg

| alt3 = Royal blue, white chevron, light blue cap

| caption3 = Candice

}}

{{Jockey colours row

| year = 1999

| image1 = File:Owner Abdullah Saeed BelHab.svg

| alt1 = Emerald Green, Black epaulets, striped sleeves, Emerald Green cap

| caption1 = Teggiano

| image2 = File:Owner Mr D G Hardisty.svg

| alt2 = Red and white (halved), diabolo on sleeves, quartered cap

| caption2 = Everlasting Love

| image3 = File:Owner Mr Wafic Said.svg

| alt3 = Dark green, white chevron and sleeves, white cap, green star

| caption3 = Aunty Rose

}}

{{Jockey colours row

| year = 1998

| image1 = File:Owner Sheikh Mohammed.svg

| alt1 = Maroon, white sleeves, maroon cap, white star

| caption1 = Calando

| image2 = File:Owner Mr B V Sangster.svg

| alt2 = Emerald green, royal blue sleeves, white cap, emerald green spots

| caption2 = Kalidasa

| image3 = File:Owner Mr and Mrs Gary Pinchen.svg

| alt3 = Blue, white inverted triangle

| caption3 = Barafamy

}}

{{Jockey colours row

| year = 1997

| image1 = File:Owner HRH Prince Fahd Salman.svg

| alt1 = Dark green

| caption1 = Midnight Line

| image2 = File:Owner Cheveley Park Stud.svg

| alt2 = Red, white sash, royal blue cap

| caption2 = Flawless

| image3 = File:Owner Robert H Smith.svg

| alt3 = White, green hoops, chevrons on sleeves, green cap

| caption3 = Glorosia

}}

{{Jockey colours row

| year = 1996

| image1 = File:Owner Mr K Abdulla.svg

| alt1 = Green, pink sash and cap, white sleeves

| caption1 = Reams Of Verse

| image2 = File:Owner A J Morrison.svg

| alt2 = Dark green, white hoop, checked cap

| caption2 = Dame Laura

| image3 = File:Owner Sheikh Mohammed.svg

| alt3 = Maroon, white sleeves, maroon cap, white star

| caption3 = Gretel

}}

{{Jockey colours row

| year = 1995

| image1 = File:Owner Michael Poland.svg

| alt1 = BLACK and WHITE DIABOLO, black sleeves, red cap

| caption1 = Solar Crystal

| image2 = File:Owner Brereton C Jones.svg

| alt2 = Orange, green cross-belts, check sleeves, quartered cap

| caption2 = Like A Hawk

| image3 = File:Owner Mr Hamdan Al Maktoum.svg

| alt3 = Royal blue, white epaulets, striped cap

| caption3 = Ruznama

}}

{{Jockey colours row

| year = 1994

| image1 = File:Owner Mr Hamdan Al Maktoum.svg

| alt1 = Royal blue, white epaulets, striped cap

| caption1 = Mamlakah

| image2 = File:Owner Lady Rothschild.svg

| alt2 = Dark blue, yellow chevron hoop, yellow cap

| caption2 = Spout

| image3 = File:Owner Mr P W Harris.svg

| alt3 = Emerald Green, Red sash, Yellow sleeves and cap

| caption3 = Poppy Carew

}}

{{Jockey colours row

| year = 1993

| image1 = File:Owner Maktoum Al Maktoum.svg

| alt1 = Royal blue, white chevron, light blue cap

| caption1 = Hawajiss

| image2 = File:Owner Sheikh Mohammed.svg

| alt2 = Maroon, white sleeves, maroon cap, white star

| caption2 = Kissing Cousin

| image3 = File:Owner F M Kalla.svg

| alt3 = Pink, purple epaulets and cap

| caption3 = News And Echo

}}

{{Jockey colours row

| year = 1992

| image1 = File:Owner Sheikh Mohammed_white_cap.svg

| alt1 = Maroon, white sleeves, white cap

| caption1 = Marillette

| image2 = File:Owner Sheikh Mohammed.svg

| alt2 = Maroon, white sleeves, maroon cap, white star

| caption2 = Self Assured

| image3 = File:Owner Mr Ali Saeed.svg

| alt3 = Grey, maroon triple diamond, white sleeves, grey cap, maroon diamonds

| caption3 = Ivanka

}}

{{Jockey colours row

| year = 1991

| image1 = File:Owner Michael Poland.svg

| alt1 = BLACK and WHITE DIABOLO, black sleeves, red cap

| caption1 = Midnight Air

| image2 = File:Owner Mr B V Sangster.svg

| alt2 = Emerald green, royal blue sleeves, white cap, emerald green spots

| caption2 = Feminine Wiles

| image3 = File:Owner Sarena Plastics.svg

| alt3 = Royal blue, red spots, orange cap

| caption3 = Super Sarena

}}

{{Jockey colours no footer}}

{{Jockey colours named collapsible header

| name = 1990-1988 }}

{{Jockey colours row

| year = 1990

| image1 = File:Owner Mr Hamdan Al Maktoum.svg

| alt1 = Royal blue, white epaulets, striped cap

| caption1 = Majmu

| image2 = File:Owner Sheikh Mohammed.svg

| alt2 = Maroon, white sleeves, maroon cap, white star

| caption2 = Shamshir

| image3 = File:Owner Sir Edmund Loder.svg

| alt3 = Yellow, dark blue sleeves, black cap

| caption3 = Trojan Crown

}}

{{Jockey colours row

| year = 1989

| image1 = File:Owner Prince A A Faisal.svg

| alt1 = Maroon, Grey epaulets

| caption1 = Rafha

| image2 = File:Owner HRH Prince Fahd Salman.svg

| alt2 = Dark green

| caption2 = Knight's Baroness

| image3 = File:Owner Charles Fairbairn.svg

| alt3 = Black, white sash, red sleeves and cap

| caption3 = Fair Titania

}}

{{Jockey colours row

| year = 1988

| image1 = File:Owner Lucayan Stud.svg

| alt1 = Black, white chevron hoop and cap

| caption1 = Tessla

| image2 = File:Owner Lord Carnarvon.svg

| alt2 = Eton blue, black hooped cap

| caption2 = Roseate Tern

| image3 = File:Owner Roldvale Limited.svg

| alt3 = Light Blue, Purple epaulets, quartered cap

| caption3 = Always On A Sunday

}}

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The May Hill Stakes is a Group 2 flat horse race in Great Britain open to two-year-old fillies. It is run at Doncaster over a distance of 1 mile (1,609 metres), and takes place each year in September.