Molecomb Stakes

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

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

{{Infobox horseraces

|class = Group 3

|horse race = Molecomb Stakes

|image =

|caption =

|location = Goodwood Racecourse
W. Sussex, England

|inaugurated = 1829

|race type = Flat / Thoroughbred

|sponsor = Markel Corporation

|website = [http://www.goodwood.co.uk/horse-racing/goodwood-racecourse.aspx Goodwood]

|distance = 5f (1,006 metres)

|surface = Turf

|track = Straight

|qualification = Two-year-olds

|weight = 9 st 1 lb
Allowances
3 lb for fillies
Penalties
5 lb for G1 / G2 winners
3 lb for G3 winners

|purse = £75,000 (2022)
1st: £42,532

|bonuses =

}}

{{Jockey colours header

| name = Molecomb Stakes}}

{{Jockey colours row

| year = 2024

| image1 = File:Owner Rp Racing Ltd.svg

| alt1 = Red and royal blue (quartered), checked sleeves

| caption1 = Big Mojo

| image2 = File:Owner Ridgeway Downs Racing.svg

| alt2 = Peacock blue, old gold sleeves, red cap

| caption2 = Aesterius

| image3 = File:Owner Fosnic Racing.svg

| alt3 = Light green, grey hollow box, white sleeves, light green armlets, light green and grey check cap

| caption3 = Mr Lightside

}}

|}

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{{Jockey colours row

| year = 2023

| image1 = File:Owner Rp Racing Ltd.svg

| alt1 = Red and royal blue (quartered), checked sleeves

| caption1 = Big Evs

| image2 = File:Owner Opulence Thoroughbreds NH Syndicate.svg

| alt2 = Navy, gold braids, cream sleeves, navy cap, gold tassel

| caption2 = Purosangue

| image3 = File:Owner Sheikh Hamed Dalmook Al Maktoum.svg

| alt3 = Light blue, black seams, white sleeves and cap

| caption3 = Kylian

}}

{{Jockey colours row

| year = 2022

| image1 = File:Owner Mr Simon Keswick.svg

| alt1 = White, dark blue cross belts, sleeves and cap

| caption1 = Trillium

| image2 = File:Owner Victorious Racing Limited.svg

| alt2 = Red, white striped sleeves and cap

| caption2 = Rocket Rodney

| image3 = File:Owner Karmaa Racing Limited.svg

| alt3 = Purple, white stars, white sleeves, purple stars, purple cap

| caption3 = Walbank

}}

{{Jockey colours row

| year = 2021

| image1 = File:Owner Al Shaqab Racing.svg

| alt1 = Silver, gold braid, maroon cap, gold tassel

| caption1 = Armor

| image2 = File:Owner Clarendon Thoroughbred Racing.svg

| alt2 = Black, white chevrons on sleeves, white cap

| caption2 = Fearby

| image3 = File:Owner Seymour Bloodstock and Mark Balnaves.svg

| alt3 = Navy, white sash, lime green striped sleeves and quartered cap

| caption3 = Boonie

}}

{{Jockey colours no footer}}

{{Jockey colours named collapsible header

| name = 2020-2011 }}

{{Jockey colours row

| year = 2020

| image1 = File:Owner Michael O'Callaghan.svg

| alt1 = Dark blue, red epaulets, red cap, dark blue star

| caption1 = Steel Bull

| image2 = File:Owner K and J Bloodstock Ltd.svg

| alt2 = Yellow, maroon epaulets, halved sleeves, maroon cap

| caption2 = Ben Macdui

| image3 = File:Owner P D Smith Holdings Ltd.svg

| alt3 = Yellow, royal blue stars, striped sleeves, yellow cap

| caption3 = Internationaldream

}}

{{Jockey colours row

| year = 2019

| image1 = File:Owner Mr Philip Wilkins.svg

| alt1 = Red, white cross belts, white sleeves, red spots, red and white quartered cap

| caption1 = Liberty Beach

| image2 = File:Owner Paul D Smith.svg

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

| caption2 = Alligator Alley

| image3 = File:Owner Ontoawinner.svg

| alt3 = Yellow and white (quartered), yellow sleeves, white armlets, yellow cap

| caption3 = Show Me Show Me

}}

{{Jockey colours row

| year = 2018

| image1 = File:Owner Six Star Racing.svg

| alt1 = Black, grey sleeves, black stars

| caption1 = Rumble Inthejungle

| image2 = File:Owner Ontoawinner.svg

| alt2 = Yellow and white (quartered), yellow sleeves, white armlets, yellow cap

| caption2 = Life of Riley

| image3 = File:Owner Clipper Logistics.svg

| alt3 = Grey

| caption3 = Soldier's Call

}}

{{Jockey colours row

| year = 2017

| image1 = File:Owner Global Racing Club_grey.svg

| alt1 = Grey and purple diamonds, grey sleeves and cap

| caption1 = Havana Grey

| image2 = File:Owner Mr Saeed Manana.svg

| alt2 = White, red sash, red and white striped cap

| caption2 = Invincible Army

| image3 = File:Owner Sheikh Ahmed Al Maktoum.svg

| alt3 = Yellow, black epaulets

| caption3 = To Wafij

}}

{{Jockey colours row

| year = 2016

| image1 = File:Owner Paul and Jenny Green.svg

| alt1 = Silver, tassel on cap

| caption1 = Yalta

| image2 = File:Owner J M Brown.svg

| alt2 = Red, purple sleeves, red armlets, black cap, yellow star

| caption2 = The Last Lion

| image3 = File:Owner Dr Johnny Hon.svg

| alt3 = Black, yellow braces, black and red hooped sleeves, black cap, yellow star

| caption3 = Global Applause

}}

{{Jockey colours row

| year = 2015

| image1 = File:Owner Jones Lowe Mound Trowbridge.svg

| alt1 = Dark blue, orange stars, sleeves and stars on cap

| caption1 = Kachy

| image2 = File:Owner Al Shaqab Racing.svg

| alt2 = Silver, gold braid, maroon cap, gold tassel

| caption2 = King Of Rooks

| image3 = File:Owner Godolphin.svg

| alt3 = Royal blue

| caption3 = Rouleau

}}

{{Jockey colours row

| year = 2014

| image1 = File:Owner Ms A A Yap.svg

| alt1 = Pink, royal blue braces

| caption1 = Cotai Glory

| image2 = File:Owner Hambleton Racing Ltd.svg

| alt2 = Beige, dark blue armlets, dark blue cap

| caption2 = Fast Act

| image3 = File:Owner Highclere Thoroughbred Racing.svg

| alt3 = Light blue, dark blue armlets, dark blue cap

| caption3 = Beacon

}}

{{Jockey colours row

| year = 2013

| image1 = File:Owner De La Warr Racing.svg

| alt1 = Claret, silver sash, hooped cap

| caption1 = Brown Sugar

| image2 = File:Owner Mr N A Woodcock.svg

| alt2 = Purple, yellow stars, yellow sleeves, purple armlets, purple cap, yellow star

| caption2 = Anticipated

| image3 = File:Owner Prince A A Faisal.svg

| alt3 = Maroon, grey epaulets

| caption3 = Ambiance

}}

{{Jockey colours row

| year = 2012

| image1 = File:Owner Mr Christopher Wright.svg

| alt1 = Royal blue, yellow stripe, yellow sleeves, royal blue armlets and star on yellow cap

| caption1 = Bungle Inthejungle

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

| alt2 = Yellow, black epaulets

| caption2 = Morawij

| image3 = File:Owner Mr Kenneth MacPherson.svg

| alt3 = Purple, orange sash, royal blue cap

| caption3 = Hototo

}}

{{Jockey colours row

| year = 2011

| image1 = File:Owner Michael Tabor.svg

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

| caption1 = Requinto

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

| alt2 = Royal blue, white epaulets, striped cap

| caption2 = Burwaaz

| image3 = File:Owner Kennet Valley Thoroughbreds.svg

| alt3 = Navy blue, red and light blue hoop and armlets, white cap

| caption3 = Charles The Great

}}

{{Jockey colours no footer}}

{{Jockey colours named collapsible header

| name = 2010-2001 }}

{{Jockey colours row

| year = 2010

| image1 = File:Owner Mrs J Wood.svg

| alt1 = Red, emerald green triple diamond, armlets and diamond on cap

| caption1 = Zebedee

| image2 = File:Owner Folkestone Racecourse Owners Group.svg

| alt2 = Red, large white spots, sleeves and cap

| caption2 = Stone Of Folca

| image3 = File:Owner Mr D W Barker.svg

| alt3 = Tan, red sleeves, cream cap, red spots

| caption3 = Choose Wisely

}}

{{Jockey colours row

| year = 2009

| image1 = File:Owner Mrs Valerie Hubbard.svg

| alt1 = Yellow and white stripes, chevrons on sleeves, quartered cap

| caption1 = Monsieur Chevalier

| image2 = File:Owner Mrs Maureen Quayle.svg

| alt2 = Black, pink seams, hooped sleeves and cap

| caption2 = Mister Manannan

| image3 = File:Owner Mr John Webster.svg

| alt3 = White, black stripe, white and red striped sleeves and cap

| caption3 = Archers Road

}}

{{Jockey colours row

| year = 2008

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

| alt1 = Royal blue, white epaulets, striped cap

| caption1 = Finjaan

| image2 = File:Owner Thurloe_Thoroughbreds.svg

| alt2 = Emerald Green, Yellow stripe, Yellow cap

| caption2 = Bonnie Charlie

| image3 = File:Owner B Smith,A Duke,J Netherthorpe,G Goddard.svg

| alt3 = White, Dark Blue stars and sleeves, Red cap

| caption3 = Jargelle

}}

{{Jockey colours row

| year = 2007

| image1 = File:Owner Mr Andrew Stewart.svg

| alt1 = Terracotta, Grey epaulets

| caption1 = Fleeting Spirit

| image2 = File:Owner Mr John Mayne.svg

| alt2 = Royal Blue, Yellow diamonds on sleeves and cap

| caption2 = Kingsgate Native

| image3 = File:Owner Mr R C Bond.svg

| alt3 = Black, large yellow spots, armlets and cap

| caption3 = Captain Gerrard

}}

{{Jockey colours row

| year = 2006

| image1 = File:Owner Lael Stable.svg

| alt1 = Royal blue, white cross belts, emerald green sleeves and cap

| caption1 = Enticing

| image2 = File:Owner Mr John Duddy.svg

| alt2 = Pink, emerald green cross belts, armlets and spots on cap

| caption2 = Wi Dud

| image3 = File:Owner Lucayan Stud.svg

| alt3 = Black, white chevron hoop and cap

| caption3 = Bahama Mama

}}

{{Jockey colours row

| year = 2005

| image1 = File:Owner The Oak Apple Syndicate.svg

| alt1 = Dark blue and white checked, white sleeves, red armlets and cap

| caption1 = Strike Up The Band

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

| alt2 = Lime green

| caption2 = Pickett

| image3 = File:Owner Pearse Gately.svg

| alt3 = RED and BLACK STRIPES, red sleeves, black seams, striped cap

| caption3 = Waterways

}}

{{Jockey colours row

| year = 2004

| image1 = File:Owner Ridgeway Downs Racing.svg

| alt1 = Peacock blue, old gold sleeves, red cap

| caption1 = Tournedos

| image2 = File:Owner S J F Racing.svg

| alt2 = Yellow, blue disc, hooped sleeves and cap

| caption2 = Mary Read

| image3 = File:Owner Mr P Winkworth.svg

| alt3 = Royal blue and yellow diamonds, royal blue sleeves, red cap

| caption3 = Safari Sunset

}}

{{Jockey colours row

| year = 2003

| image1 = File:Owner Flying Tiger Partnership.svg

| alt1 = Red, Yellow inverted triangle, halved sleeves, Yellow cap

| caption1 = Majestic Missile

| image2 = File:Owner Ridgeway Downs Racing.svg

| alt2 = Peacock blue, old gold sleeves, red cap

| caption2 = Nights Cross

| image3 = File:Owner Sheikh Ahmed Al Maktoum.svg

| alt3 = Yellow, black epaulets

| caption3 = Dallaah

}}

{{Jockey colours row

| year = 2002

| image1 = File:Owner J Ellis.svg

| alt1 = Royal blue, gold sash, black cap

| caption1 = Wunders Dream

| image2 = File:Owner Richard Green.svg

| alt2 = White, red cap, white spots

| caption2 = Sir Edwin Landseer

| image3 = File:Owner Lady Rothschild.svg

| alt3 = Dark blue, yellow chevron hoop, yellow cap

| caption3 = Folio

}}

{{Jockey colours row

| year = 2001

| image1 = File:Owner Seasons Holidays.svg

| alt1 = Light blue, dark blue cross of lorraine, hooped sleeves, striped cap

| caption1 = Whitbarrow

| image2 = File:Owner John Nicholls Ltd.svg

| alt2 = Royal blue, white epaulets, checked sleeves

| caption2 = Irony

| image3 = File:Owner White Rose Poultry Ltd.svg

| alt3 = White, Dark Blue diamond and sleeves, Black cap

| caption3 = Brigadore

}}

{{Jockey colours no footer}}

{{Jockey colours named collapsible header

| name = 2000-1991 }}

{{Jockey colours row

| year = 2000

| image1 = File:Owner Mrs Jan Fuller.svg

| alt1 = Dark blue, yellow sash, yellow sleeves, dark blue stars, yellow cap

| caption1 = Misty Eyed

| image2 = File:Owner Mr Paul Dean.svg

| alt2 = Yellow, red chevrons, red sleeves, yellow diamonds, black cap

| caption2 = Bouncing Bowdler

| image3 = File:Owner Mr Jared Sullivan.svg

| alt3 = Red, pink epaulets

| caption3 = Red Millennium

}}

{{Jockey colours row

| year = 1999

| image1 = File:Owner Stott-Richmond.svg

| alt1 = Pink, black stars on sleeves

| caption1 = Misty Miss

| image2 = File:Owner The Earl Of Burlington.svg

| alt2 = Straw, white check cap

| caption2 = Fez

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

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

| caption3 = Alfailak

}}

{{Jockey colours row

| year = 1998

| image1 = File:Owner Barry Minty.svg

| alt1 = Blue and white checked, white sleeves and cap

| caption1 = Inya Lake

| image2 = File:Owner Mrs P and Mr P Jubert.svg

| alt2 = Black, red chevron hoop and sleeves, black armlets, hooped cap

| caption2 = Amazing Dream

| image3 = File:Owner Lucayan Stud.svg

| alt3 = Black, white chevron hoop and cap

| caption3 = Speedy James

}}

{{Jockey colours row

| year = 1997

| image1 = File:Owner Mrs N O'Callaghan.svg

| alt1 = White, dark blue diamond, blue sleeves, white armlets, quartered cap

| caption1 = Lady Alexander

| image2 = File:Owner Mrs Ann Jarvis.svg

| alt2 = Black, Emerald Green seams and cap

| caption2 = Mugello

| image3 = File:Owner Mrs John Magnier.svg

| alt3 = Dark blue

| caption3 = Chieftain

}}

{{Jockey colours row

| year = 1996

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

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

| caption1 = Carmine Lake

| image2 = File:Owner Dr A Haloute.svg

| alt2 = Purple and green check, pink sleeves, green cap

| caption2 = Connemara

| image3 = File:Owner Mr John E Sims.svg

| alt3 = Black and White (quartered), chevrons on sleeves

| caption3 = Deep Finesse

}}

{{Jockey colours row

| year = 1995

| image1 = File:Owner Mr P D Savill.svg

| alt1 = Maroon, light blue sleeves, light blue cap, maroon diamond

| caption1 = Almaty

| image2 = File:Owner Mr I A N Wight.svg

| alt2 = Royal Blue, Grey sleeves, Royal Blue armlets, Royal Blue cap, Grey star

| caption2 = Cayman Kai

| image3 = File:Owner Lady Rothschild.svg

| alt3 = Dark blue, yellow chevron hoop, yellow cap

| caption3 = Baize

}}

{{Jockey colours row

| year = 1994

| image1 = File:Owner Mr David F Allport.svg

| alt1 = Red, black chevrons, white sleeves, black armlets, white cap

| caption1 = Hoh Magic

| image2 = File:Owner Niall Quinn.svg

| alt2 = White, royal blue sash and sleeves, star on cap

| caption2 = Raghida

| image3 = File:Owner Lord Portman.svg

| alt3 = Old gold, royal blue fleur de lys and cap

| caption3 = Che Sara Sara

}}

{{Jockey colours row

| year = 1993

| image1 = File:Owner Roldvale Limited.svg

| alt1 = Light Blue, Purple epaulets, quartered cap

| caption1 = Risky

| image2 = File:Owner Dr Ian R Shenkin.svg

| alt2 = Black, orange star, hooped sleeves and star on cap

| caption2 = Imperial Bailiwick

| image3 = File:Owner Mr Christopher Wright.svg

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

| caption3 = Isabella Sharp

}}

{{Jockey colours row

| year = 1992

| image1 = File:Owner Bradmill Ltd.svg

| alt1 = Dark blue and white stripes, chevrons on sleeves, white cap

| caption1 = Millyant

| image2 = File:Owner Palacegate Corporation Ltd.svg

| alt2 = White, red cross-belts, checked sleeves, white cap

| caption2 = Palacegate Episode

| image3 = File:Owner Lord Carnarvon.svg

| alt3 = Eton blue, black hooped cap

| caption3 = Niche

}}

{{Jockey colours row

| year = 1991

| image1 = File:Owner Mr T E Sellier.svg

| alt1 = Turquoise, white spots, turquoise and red quartered cap

| caption1 = Sahara Star

| image2 = File:Owner Palacegate Corporation Ltd.svg

| alt2 = White, red cross-belts, checked sleeves, white cap

| caption2 = Another Episode

| image3 = File:Owner Michael Sturgess.svg

| alt3 = Orange, brown cross-belts and armlets, hooped cap

| caption3 = Regal Chimes

}}

{{Jockey colours no footer}}

{{Jockey colours named collapsible header

| name = 1990-1988 }}

{{Jockey colours row

| year = 1990

| image1 = File:Owner P R Cruden.svg

| alt1 = Brown, yellow triple diamond, sleeves and cap

| caption1 = Poets Cove

| image2 = File:Owner Academy Leasing Ltd.svg

| alt2 = Green, red star and seams on sleeves, red cap, green star

| caption2 = It's All Academic

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

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

| caption3 = Seductress

}}

{{Jockey colours row

| year = 1989

| image1 = File:Owner Mr Lawrence Wosskow.svg

| alt1 = Red, white epaulets, black and white hooped sleeves and cap

| caption1 = Haunting Beauty

| image2 = File:Owner Tamdown Ltd.svg

| alt2 = Light blue, orange star and cap

| caption2 = Red Henry

| image3 = File:Owner Mr Robert Heathcote.svg

| alt3 = Royal blue, grey epaulets

| caption3 = Boozy

}}

{{Jockey colours row

| year = 1988

| image1 = File:Owner A Shelton.svg

| alt1 = White, red stars, hooped sleeves, red cap, white star

| caption1 = Almost Blue

| image2 = File:Owner Mr Neil Simpson.svg

| alt2 = Grey, brown sleeves and cap

| caption2 = Paddy Chalk

| image3 = File:Owner A Foustok.svg

| alt3 = Green and red check, green sleeves

| caption3 = Konbola

}}

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The Molecomb Stakes is a Group 3 flat horse race in Great Britain open to two-year-old horses. It is run at Goodwood over a distance of 5 furlongs (1,006 metres), and it is scheduled to take place each year in late July or early August.