Middleton Stakes

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

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

{{Use dmy dates|date=July 2018}}

{{Infobox horseraces

|class = Group 2

|horse race = Middleton Stakes

|image =

|caption =

|location = York Racecourse
York, England

|inaugurated = 1981

|race type = Flat / Thoroughbred

|sponsor = Al Basti Equiworld

|website = [http://www.yorkracecourse.co.uk/ York]

|distance = 1m 2f 56y (2,063m)

|surface = Turf

|track = Left-handed

|qualification = Four-years-old and up
fillies and mares

|weight = 9 st 2 lb
Penalties
3 lb for Group 1 winners*
since 2023

|purse = £160,500 (2025)
1st: £91,020

}}

{{Jockey colours header

| name = Middleton Stakes}}

{{Jockey colours row

| year = 2025

| image1 = File:Owner Mr J C Smith.svg

| alt1 = Purple, light blue chevron, light blue cap

| caption1 = See The Fire

| image2 = File:Owner Godolphin.svg

| alt2 = Royal blue

| caption2 = Beautiful Love

| image3 = File:Owner Mr Saeed Manana.svg

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

| caption3 = Royal Dress

}}

|}

{{Jockey colours collapsible header}}

{{Jockey colours row

| year = 2024

| image1 = File:Owner Mr K Abdulla.svg

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

| caption1 = Bluestocking

| image2 = File:Owner Mr George Strawbridge.svg

| alt2 = White, emerald green hoop

| caption2 = Free Wind

| image3 = File:Owner Mrs P Robeson.svg

| alt3 = Dark blue, yellow cap

| caption3 = Infinite Cosmos

}}

{{Jockey colours row

| year = 2023

| image1 = File:Owner Mr George Strawbridge.svg

| alt1 = White, emerald green hoop

| caption1 = Free Wind

| image2 = File:Owner Mr Tony Elliott.svg

| alt2 = Red, white inverted triangle, halved sleeves

| caption2 = Rogue Millennium

| image3 = File:Owner Capture The Moment.svg

| alt3 = Yellow, royal blue epaulets, royal blue and yellow chevrons on sleeves, red cap

| caption3 = Poptronic

}}

{{Jockey colours row

| year = 2022

| image1 = File:Owner Mr Jon Aisbitt.svg

| alt1 = Dark blue and maroon diabolo, maroon sleeves, dark blue cap

| caption1 = Lilac Road

| image2 = File:Owner Mrs E Roberts.svg

| alt2 = Black, red sash, quartered cap

| caption2 = Aristia

| image3 = File:Owner Newtown Anner Stud Farm.svg

| alt3 = Beige, dark blue cross of lorraine and sleeves, dark blue cap, beige star

| caption3 = Thunder Kiss

}}

{{Jockey colours row

| year = 2021

| image1 = File:Owner Abudiencia Co Ltd.svg

| alt1 = Royal blue, white hoop, striped sleeves, white cap, royal blue star

| caption1 = Queen Power

| image2 = File:Owner Mrs David Aykroyd.svg

| alt2 = Light blue and white (quartered), hooped sleeves, light blue cap

| caption2 = Chamade

| image3 = File:Owner Cheveley Park Stud.svg

| alt3 = Red, white sash, royal blue cap

| caption3 = Cabaletta

}}

{{Jockey colours no footer}}

{{Jockey colours named collapsible header

| name = 2020-2011 }}

{{Jockey colours row

| year = 2019

| image1 = File:Owner Lord Lloyd-Webber.svg

| alt1 = Pink, grey sash

| caption1 = Lah Ti Dar

| image2 = File:Owner Mr Abdullah Saeed Al Naboodah.svg

| alt2 = Red, white stripe, striped sleeves

| caption2 = Rawdaa

| image3 = File:Owner Mr K Abdulla.svg

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

| caption3 = Sun Maiden

}}

{{Jockey colours row

| year = 2018

| image1 = File:Owner Mr Faisal Salman.svg

| alt1 = Dark green, yellow hoop, yellow cap

| caption1 = Coronet

| image2 = File:Owner Cliveden Stud.svg

| alt2 = Yellow, black spots, yellow sleeves and cap

| caption2 = Horseplay

| image3 = File:Owner Miss Jessica Slack.svg

| alt3 = Black, yellow sash and sleeves, yellow cap, black spots

| caption3 = Smart Call

}}

{{Jockey colours row

| year = 2017

| image1 = File:Owner Mrs Barbara M Keller.svg

| alt1 = Grey, black seams, black cap, grey pom pom

| caption1 = Blond Me

| image2 = File:Owner Mr R J H Geffen.svg

| alt2 = Light blue, dark blue chevrons and sleeves, dark blue and light blue quartered cap

| caption2 = The Black Princess

| image3 = File:Owner Miss Jessica Slack.svg

| alt3 = Black, yellow sash and sleeves, yellow cap, black spots

| caption3 = Smart Call

}}

{{Jockey colours row

| year = 2016

| image1 = File:Owner Godolphin.svg

| alt1 = Royal blue

| caption1 = Beautiful Romance

| image2 = File:Owner Fittocks Stud.svg

| alt2 = Beige, royal blue sleeves and cap

| caption2 = Koora

| image3 = File:Owner Mr George Strawbridge.svg

| alt3 = White, emerald green hoop

| caption3 = Journey

}}

{{Jockey colours row

| year = 2015

| image1 = File:Owner Qatar Racing Limited.svg

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

| caption1 = Secret Gesture

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

| alt2 = Yellow, black epaulets

| caption2 = Talmada

| image3 = File:Owner Elite Racing Club.svg

| alt3 = White, large black spots, black cap

| caption3 = Ribbons

}}

{{Jockey colours row

| year = 2014

| image1 = File:Owner Mr Ali Saeed.svg

| alt1 = Grey, maroon triple diamond, white sleeves, grey cap, maroon diamonds

| caption1 = Ambivalent

| image2 = File:Owner Qatar Racing Limited.svg

| alt2 = Claret, gold braid, claret sleeves, claret cap, gold tassel

| caption2 = Secret Gesture

| image3 = File:Owner Douglas McMahon.svg

| alt3 = Maroon, beige chevron, maroon sleeves, beige stars

| caption3 = Odeliz

}}

{{Jockey colours row

| year = 2013

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

| alt1 = Green, red epaulets

| caption1 = Dalkala

| image2 = File:Owner Mr Ali Saeed.svg

| alt2 = Grey, maroon triple diamond, white sleeves, grey cap, maroon diamonds

| caption2 = Ambivalent

| image3 = File:Owner Mrs H Steel.svg

| alt3 = Emerald green, white cross belts, orange sleeves, royal blue cap

| caption3 = Ladys First

}}

{{Jockey colours row

| year = 2012

| image1 = File:Owner Helena Springfield Ltd.svg

| alt1 = Black, white spots, black sleeves, white cap

| caption1 = Izzi Top

| image2 = File:Owner Godolphin.svg

| alt2 = Royal blue

| caption2 = Sajjhaa

| image3 = File:Owner Mr Andrew Stone.svg

| alt3 = Bronze

| caption3 = I'm A Dreamer

}}

{{Jockey colours row

| year = 2011

| image1 = File:Owner Mr K Abdulla.svg

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

| caption1 = Midday

| image2 = File:Owner Godolphin.svg

| alt2 = Royal blue

| caption2 = Sajjhaa

| image3 = File:Owner Mr K Abdulla.svg

| alt3 = Green, Pink sash, White sleeves, Green cap

| caption3 = Timepiece

}}

{{Jockey colours no footer}}

{{Jockey colours named collapsible header

| name = 2010-2001 }}

{{Jockey colours row

| year = 2010

| image1 = File:Owner Lady Bamford.svg

| alt1 = Maroon

| caption1 = Sariska

| image2 = File:Owner Mr K Abdulla.svg

| alt2 = Green, pink sash and cap, white sleeves

| caption2 = Midday

| image3 = File:Owner Godolphin.svg

| alt3 = Royal blue

| caption3 = Flying Cloud

}}

{{Jockey colours row

| year = 2009

| image1 = File:Owner Mrs P Robeson.svg

| alt1 = Dark blue, yellow cap

| caption1 = Crystal Capella

| image2 = File:Owner Lord Lloyd-Webber.svg

| alt2 = Pink, grey sash

| caption2 = Dar Re Mi

| image3 = File:Owner Rothmere Racing Limited.svg

| alt3 = Royal blue, white disc and sleeves

| caption3 = Princess Taylor

}}

{{Jockey colours row

| year = 2008

| image1 = File:Owner Mr K Abdulla.svg

| alt1 = Green, Pink sash and cap, White sleeves

| caption1 = Promising Lead

| image2 = File:Owner Mr W J Gredley.svg

| alt2 = Yellow, Black and Yellow striped sleeves, White cap

| caption2 = Under The Rainbow

| image3 = File:Owner Mr A Tattersall.svg

| alt3 = Yellow, Maroon braces and sleeves, Maroon and Yellow hooped cap

| caption3 = Flying Clarets

}}

{{Jockey colours row

| year = 2007

| image1 = File:Owner Mrs P R Bowring.svg

| alt1 = Yellow, purple hooped sleeves, red cap

| caption1 = Topatoo

| image2 = File:Owner Galaxy Racing.svg

| alt2 = Yellow, emerald green sash, armlets and cap

| caption2 = Anna Pavlova

| image3 = File:Owner Cheveley Park Stud.svg

| alt3 = Red, white sash, royal blue cap

| caption3 = Portal

}}

{{Jockey colours row

| year = 2006

| image1 = File:Owner Mr M J Dawson.svg

| alt1 = Pink, Maroon chevrons, Pink sleeves, Pink cap, Maroon star

| caption1 = Strawberry Dale

| image2 = File:Owner Antoniades Family.svg

| alt2 = Pink, black stars on sleeves, pink cap, black star

| caption2 = Mango Mischief

| image3 = File:Owner Godolphin.svg

| alt3 = Royal blue

| caption3 = Portrayal

}}

{{Jockey colours row

| year = 2005

| image1 = File:Owner Michael Tabor.svg

| alt1 = Royal blue, orange disc, striped sleeves and cap

| caption1 = All Too Beautiful

| image2 = File:Owner Plantation Stud.svg

| alt2 = Royal blue, tartan sash and sleeves, royal blue cap

| caption2 = La Persiana

| image3 = File:Owner Whitethorn Syndicate.svg

| alt3 = Yellow, large blue spots, spots on sleeves, striped cap

| caption3 = Saintly Rachel

}}

{{Jockey colours row

| year = 2004

| image1 = File:Owner Godolphin.svg

| alt1 = Royal blue

| caption1 = Crimson Palace

| image2 = File:Owner Mr R N Khan.svg

| alt2 = Yellow, red seams, red cap

| caption2 = Beneventa

| image3 = File:Owner Mountain High Partnership.svg

| alt3 = White, black stars, halved sleeves, black cap, white stars

| caption3 = Summitville

}}

{{Jockey colours row

| year = 2003

| image1 = File:Owner Helena Springfield Ltd.svg

| alt1 = Black, white spots, black sleeves, white cap

| caption1 = Zee Zee Top

| image2 = File:Owner Cheveley Park Stud.svg

| alt2 = Red, white sash, royal blue cap

| caption2 = Chorist

| image3 = File:Owner The Aldora Partnership.svg

| alt3 = Pink, blue star, stars on sleeves and star on cap

| caption3 = Aldora

}}

{{Jockey colours row

| year = 2002

| image1 = File:Owner Dennis Yardy.svg

| alt1 = Red, black disc and sleeves

| caption1 = Jalousie

| image2 = File:Owner Mr L A Garfield.svg

| alt2 = Scarlet, yellow sash and sleeves, royal blue cap

| caption2 = Salim Toto

| image3 = File:Owner Mr Christopher Wright.svg

| alt3 = Royal blue, yellow stripe, yellow sleeves, royal blue armlets and star on yellow cap

| caption3 = Corsican Sunset

}}

{{Jockey colours row

| year = 2001

| image1 = File:Owner Mr G Middlebrook.svg

| alt1 = Grey, Royal Blue seams, sleeves and cap

| caption1 = Moselle

| image2 = File:Owner Mr K Abdulla.svg

| alt2 = Green, pink sash and cap, white sleeves

| caption2 = Valentine Band

| image3 = File:Owner Mr D G Hardisty.svg

| alt3 = Red and white (halved), diabolo on sleeves, quartered cap

| caption3 = Everlasting Love

}}

{{Jockey colours no footer}}

{{Jockey colours named collapsible header

| name = 2000-1991 }}

{{Jockey colours row

| year = 2000

| image1 = File:Owner Mr Andrew L Cohen.svg

| alt1 = Royal blue, white star, royal blue sleeves, white stars and stars on cap

| caption1 = Lafite

| image2 = File:Owner Byerley Turf.svg

| alt2 = Emerald green, purple hoops

| caption2 = Fantazia

| image3 = File:Owner Maurice Clifford.svg

| alt3 = BLACK, white diamond and diamonds on sleeves, red cap

| caption3 = Boismorand

}}

{{Jockey colours row

| year = 1999

| image1 = File:Owner Pegasus Racing Ltd.svg

| alt1 = White, Royal Blue hollow box, hooped sleeves, Royal Blue cap

| caption1 = Lady In Waiting

| image2 = File:Owner Saracen Racing.svg

| alt2 = Black, Yellow chevrons, Black sleeves and cap

| caption2 = Primary Colours

| image3 = File:Owner Peter P Scott.svg

| alt3 = Black, white diamonds on sleeves, diamond on cap

| caption3 = Diamond White

}}

{{Jockey colours row

| year = 1998

| image1 = File:Owner Wyck Hall Stud.svg

| alt1 = White, Light Blue chevron and sleeves, Black cap

| caption1 = Arriving

| image2 = File:Owner Mr G B Balding.svg

| alt2 = Lilac, rose quartered cap

| caption2 = Star Precision

| image3 = File:Owner The King.svg

| alt3 = Purple, gold braid, scarlet sleeves, black velvet cap, gold fringe

| caption3 = Tempting Prospect

}}

{{Jockey colours row

| year = 1997

| image1 = File:Owner Sheikh Mohammed.svg

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

| caption1 = Papering

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

| alt2 = Black and white halved, sleeves reversed, red cap

| caption2 = Charlotte Corday

| image3 = File:Owner C V Lines.svg

| alt3 = Yellow, purple stars, purple sleeves, yellow stars, yellow cap

| caption3 = Ball Gown

}}

{{Jockey colours row

| year = 1996

| image1 = File:Owner Prince Sultan Al Kabeer.svg

| alt1 = Royal blue, white epaulets, diamonds on sleeves, white cap

| caption1 = Bathilde

| image2 = File:Owner Sir David Wills.svg

| alt2 = Dark blue, white cross-belts and sleeves, white cap, dark blue spots

| caption2 = Kinlochewe

| image3 = File:Owner Mr Christopher Wright.svg

| alt3 = Royal blue, yellow stripe, yellow sleeves, royal blue armlets and star on yellow cap

| caption3 = Rouge Rancon

}}

{{Jockey colours row

| year = 1995

| image1 = File:Owner Matthews Breeding and Racing.svg

| alt1 = Green, yellow quartered cap

| caption1 = Ludgate

| image2 = File:Owner Cheveley Park Stud.svg

| alt2 = Red, white sash, royal blue cap

| caption2 = Watch The Clock

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

| alt3 = Royal blue, white epaulets, striped cap

| caption3 = Dawlah

}}

{{Jockey colours row

| year = 1994

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

| alt1 = Royal blue, white epaulets, striped cap

| caption1 = Wijdan

| image2 = File:Owner Niarchos Family.svg

| alt2 = Dark blue, light blue cross belts, striped sleeves, white cap

| caption2 = From Beyond

| image3 = File:Owner Ballymacoll Stud.svg

| alt3 = Pale Blue, White and Yellow check cap

| caption3 = Little Sister

}}

{{Jockey colours row

| year = 1993

| image1 = File:Owner Maktoum Al Maktoum.svg

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

| caption1 = Dayflower

| image2 = File:Owner Sheikh Mohammed.svg

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

| caption2 = Helvellyn

| image3 = File:Owner Mr J M Greetham.svg

| alt3 = Yellow, Black hoop and armlets, Red cap

| caption3 = Chain Dance

}}

{{Jockey colours row

| year = 1992

| image1 = File:Owner Mr K Abdulla.svg

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

| caption1 = Skimble

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

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

| caption2 = Resounding Success

| image3 = File:Owner Luciano Gaucci.svg

| alt3 = Red, white star, yellow sleeves, yellow and red hooped cap

| caption3 = Nina's Chocolates

}}

{{Jockey colours row

| year = 1991

| image1 = File:Owner The Snailwell Stud Company Limited.svg

| alt1 = Pink and emerald green check, pink sleeves and cap

| caption1 = Clare Heights

| image2 = File:Owner Sheikh Mohammed.svg

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

| caption2 = Shoka

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

| alt3 = Light green, white chevron, striped sleeves

| caption3 = Fly To The Moon

}}

{{Jockey colours no footer}}

{{Jockey colours named collapsible header

| name = 1990-1988 }}

{{Jockey colours row

| year = 1990

| image1 = File:Owner Ballymacoll Stud.svg

| alt1 = Pale Blue, White and Yellow check cap

| caption1 = Hellenic

| image2 = File:Owner Dr and Mrs John Wilson.svg

| alt2 = Light green, black cap

| caption2 = Ballet Classique

| image3 = File:Owner Mr B V Sangster.svg

| alt3 = Emerald green, royal blue sleeves, white cap, emerald green spots

| caption3 = Valira

}}

{{Jockey colours row

| year = 1989

| image1 = File:Owner Cheveley Park Stud.svg

| alt1 = Red, white sash, royal blue cap

| caption1 = Nearctic Flame

| image2 = File:Owner H H Aga Khan.svg

| alt2 = GREEN, red epaulettes, green cap

| caption2 = Shayraz

| image3 = File:Owner Mr A E Oppenheimer.svg

| alt3 = Black and white halved, sleeves reversed, red cap

| caption3 = Krisalya

}}

{{Jockey colours row

| year = 1988

| image1 = File:Owner Gillian, Lady Howard de Walden.svg

| alt1 = Apricot

| caption1 = Catawba

| image2 = File:Owner Mollers Racing.svg

| alt2 = Chocolate, Gold braid and sleeves, quartered cap

| caption2 = Bourbon Topsy

| image3 = File:Owner H H Aga Khan.svg

| alt3 = GREEN, red epaulettes, green cap

| caption3 = Karaferya

}}

{{Jockey colours footer}}

The Middleton Stakes is a Group 2 flat horse race in Great Britain open to fillies and mares aged four years or older. It is run over a distance of 1 mile, 2 furlongs and 56 yards ({{convert|2256|yd|m|0|disp=out|abbr=off}}) at York in May.