|} The Henry II Stakes is a Group 3 flat horse race in Great Britain open to horses aged four years or older. It is run at Sandown Park over a distance of 2 miles and 50 yards (), and it is scheduled to take place each year in late May. History The event is named after Henry II, who founded a priory on the site of Sandown Park in the 12th century. It was established in 1963, and the inaugural running was won by Gaul. The present system of race grading was introduced in 1971, and for a period the Henry II Stakes held Group 3 status. It was promoted to Group 2 in 2002, and relegated back to Group 3 in 2012. The leading horses from the Henry II Stakes often go on to compete in the following month's Gold Cup at Ascot. The last to win both in the same year was Big Orange in 2017. Records Most successful horse (3 wins): Persian Punch – 1997, 1998, 2000 Leading jockey (6 wins): Frankie Dettori – Drum Taps (1992), Mr Dinos (2003), Papineau (2004), Finalmente (2008), Opinion Poll (2012), Big Orange (2017) Leading trainer (6 wins): Dick Hern – Grey of Falloden (1965), Charlton (1971), Zab (1975), Sea Anchor (1976), Smuggler (1978), Longboat (1986) Winners since 1978 . Earlier winners 1963: Gaul 1964: Fighting Ship 1965: Grey of Falloden 1966: Fighting Charlie 1967: Parbury 1968: Chicago 1969: Chicago 1970: Ginger Boy 1971: Charlton 1972: Hornet 1973: The Admiral 1974: Ragstone 1975: Zab 1976: Sea Anchor 1977: Grey Baron See also Horse racing in Great Britain List of British flat horse races References Paris-Turf: , , , , Racing Post: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , galopp-sieger.de – Henry II Stakes. ifhaonline.org – International Federation of Horseracing Authorities – Henry II Stakes (2019). pedigreequery.com – Henry II Stakes – Sandown Park. Flat races in Great Britain Sandown Park Racecourse Open long distance horse races Recurring sporting events established in 1963 1963 establishments in England