Great St. Wilfrid Stakes
| Handicap race | |
| Location |
Ripon Racecourse Ripon, England |
|---|---|
| Race type | Flat / Thoroughbred |
| Sponsor | William Hill |
| Website | Ripon |
| Race information | |
| Distance | 6f (1,207 metres) |
| Surface | Turf |
| Track | Straight |
| Qualification | Three-years-old and up |
| Weight | Handicap |
| Purse |
£70,000 (2016) 1st: £43,575 |
The Great St. Wilfrid Stakes is a flat handicap horse race in Great Britain open to horses aged three years or older. It is run at Ripon Racecourse over a distance of 6 furlongs (1,207 metres), and it is scheduled to take place each year in August.
The event is named after St. Wilfrid, the patron saint of Ripon. The winning owner is awarded a silver trophy depicting St. Wilfrid mounted on horseback.
The Great St. Wilfrid Stakes is the venue's most valuable race of the season. It has been sponsored by William Hill since 1994.
Most successful horse (2 wins):
Leading jockey since 1986 (3 wins):
Leading trainer since 1986 (3 wins):
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