Great Voltigeur Stakes prize money
The Great Voltigeur Stakes is worth £250,000 for the 2026 running , £141,775 of it to the winner . That makes it the 277th richest of the 997 races on this site and the 17th richest in Great Britain.
Every figure here is the money the race announces, in the currency it announces it in. The currency control at the top swaps the whole page.
What the Great Voltigeur Stakes is
Group 2 · 1m 3f 188y (2,385 metres) · Turf · York Racecourse
- Racecourse
- York Racecourse
- Country
- Great Britain
- Grade
- Group 2
- Distance
- 1m 3f 188y (2,385 metres)
- Surface
- Turf
- Race type
- Flat / Thoroughbred
- Open to
- Three-year-old colts and geldings
- Direction
- Left-handed
- First run
- 1950
The winner takes 57% of the fund. The remaining £108,225 is shared between the horses behind, on a scale the racecourse sets race by race rather than a fixed one.
Run in 2:32.04 in 2026, the Great Voltigeur Stakes pays £1,644 for every second of the race, which is 270th of the 611 races in horse racing prize money per second and 9th in Great Britain.
Where the Great Voltigeur Stakes prize money goes
the British Horseracing Authority sets the shares, and the Great Voltigeur Stakes is flat racing
| Who takes it | Share of the fund | Out of this purse |
|---|---|---|
| Owner | 80% | £200,000 |
| Trainer | 7.85% | £19,625 |
| Jockey | 5.77% | £14,425 |
| Stable staff | 4.75% | £11,875 |
| Industry causes | 1.63% | £4,075 |
Every share here is a percentage of the £250,000 fund rather than of the winner's cheque, and the rider's figure covers the whole field rather than the winning rider alone. The same rule pays every race in the country, and where a purse goes in Great Britain works it out across all of them.
Every Great Voltigeur Stakes winner
77 runnings, 1950 to 2026, newest first
| Year | Winner | Jockey | Trainer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Maltese Cross2:32.04 | Tom Marquand | William Haggas |
| 2025 | Pride Of Arras2:30.15 | Rossa Ryan | Ralph Beckett |
| 2024 | Los Angeles2:27.80 | Ryan Moore | Aidan O'Brien |
| 2023 | Continuous2:27.45 | Ryan Moore | Aidan O'Brien |
| 2022 | Deauville Legend2:32.63 | Daniel Muscutt | James Ferguson |
| 2021 | Yibir2:28.27 | James Doyle | Charlie Appleby |
| 2020 | Pyledriver2:30.57 | Martin Dwyer | William Muir |
| 2019 | Logician2:27.91 | Frankie Dettori | John Gosden |
| 2018 | Old Persian2:28.34 | James Doyle | Charlie Appleby |
| 2017 | Cracksman2:34.65 | Frankie Dettori | John Gosden |
| 2016 | Idaho2:29.41 | Seamie Heffernan | Aidan O'Brien |
| 2015 | Storm The Stars2:30.30 | Pat Cosgrave | William Haggas |
| 2014 | 2:27.29 | Andrea Atzeni | Luca Cumani |
| 2013 | Telescope2:29.32 | Ryan Moore | Sir Michael Stoute |
| 2012 | Thought Worthy2:35.96 | William Buick | John Gosden |
| 2011 | Sea Moon2:34.94 | Richard Hughes | Sir Michael Stoute |
| 2010 | Rewilding2:28.93 | Frankie Dettori | Mahmood Al Zarooni |
| 2009 | Monitor Closely2:29.50 | Jimmy Fortune | Peter Chapple-Hyam |
| 2008 | Centennial2:41.70 | Jimmy Fortune | John Gosden |
| 2007 | Lucarno2:33.07 | Jimmy Fortune | John Gosden |
| 2006 | Youmzain2:34.93 | Richard Hughes | Mick Channon |
| 2005 | Hard Top2:32.04 | Michael Kinane | Sir Michael Stoute |
| 2004 | Rule of Law2:37.10 | Frankie Dettori | Saeed bin Suroor |
| 2003 | Powerscourt2:27.81 | Michael Kinane | Aidan O'Brien |
| 2002 | Bandari2:28.80 | Richard Hills | Mark Johnston |
| 2001 | Milan2:29.32 | Michael Kinane | Aidan O'Brien |
| 2000 | Air Marshall2:33.01 | Johnny Murtagh | Sir Michael Stoute |
| 1999 | Fantastic Light2:29.05 | Gary Stevens | Sir Michael Stoute |
| 1998 | Sea Wave2:25.12 | Frankie Dettori | Saeed bin Suroor |
| 1997 | Stowaway2:33.23 | Frankie Dettori | Saeed bin Suroor |
| 1996 | Dushyantor2:30.64 | Pat Eddery | Henry Cecil |
| 1995 | Pentire2:29.86 | Michael Hills | Geoff Wragg |
| 1994 | Sacrament2:28.24 | Walter Swinburn | Michael Stoute |
| 1993 | Bob's Return2:31.49 | Philip Robinson | Mark Tompkins |
| 1992 | Bonny Scot2:30.22 | Frankie Dettori | Luca Cumani |
| 1991 | Corrupt2:34.16 | Pat Eddery | Neville Callaghan |
| 1990 | Belmez2:30.29 | Steve Cauthen | Henry Cecil |
| 1989 | Zalazl2:30.61 | Steve Cauthen | Henry Cecil |
| 1988 | Sheriff's Star2:26.30 | Tony Ives | Lady Herries |
| 1987 | Reference Point2:41.09 | Steve Cauthen | Henry Cecil |
| 1986 | Nisnas2:32.14 | Richard Quinn | Paul Cole |
| 1985 | Damister2:42.35 | Pat Eddery | Jeremy Tree |
| 1984 | Rainbow Quest2:28.80 | Pat Eddery | Jeremy Tree |
| 1983 | Seymour Hicks2:33.97 | Willie Carson | John Dunlop |
| 1982 | Electric2:32.67 | Walter Swinburn | Michael Stoute |
| 1981 | Glint of Gold2:35.81 | John Matthias | Ian Balding |
| 1980 | Prince Bee2:34.88 | Lester Piggott | Dick Hern |
| 1979 | Noble Saint2:39.33 | Lester Piggott | Robert Armstrong |
| 1978 | Whitstead2:30.70 | Brian Taylor | Ryan Price |
| 1977 | Alleged2:31.10 | Lester Piggott | Vincent O'Brien |
| 1976 | Hawkberry2:33.17 | Christy Roche | Paddy Prendergast |
| 1975 | Patch2:30.44 | Pat Eddery | Peter Walwyn |
| 1974 | Bustino2:33.23 | Joe Mercer | Dick Hern |
| 1973 | Buoy2:40.00 | Joe Mercer | Dick Hern |
| 1972 | Our Mirage2:34.70 | Lester Piggott | Barry Hills |
| 1971 | Athens Wood2:37.80 | Lester Piggott | Harry Thomson Jones |
| 1970 | Meadowville2:41.80 | Lester Piggott | Michael Jarvis |
| 1969 | Harmony Hall2:38.40 | Bill Williamson | Gordon Smyth |
| 1968 | Connaught2:38.20 | Sandy Barclay | Noel Murless |
| 1967 | Great Host2:39.20 | Bill Williamson | Paddy Prendergast |
| 1966 | Hermes2:42.20 | Greville Starkey | John Oxley |
| 1965 | Ragazzo2:38.80 | Lester Piggott | Paddy Prendergast |
| 1964 | Indiana2:41.80 | Jimmy Lindley | Jack Watts |
| 1963 | Ragusa2:36.80 | Garnet Bougoure | Paddy Prendergast |
| 1962 | Hethersett2:37.00 | Frankie Durr | Dick Hern |
| 1961 | Just Great2:35.60 | Scobie Breasley | Staff Ingham |
| 1960 | St Paddy2:35.20 | Lester Piggott | Noel Murless |
| 1959 | Pindari2:35.60 | Lester Piggott | Noel Murless |
| 1958 | Alcide2:38.40 | Harry Carr | Cecil Boyd-Rochfort |
| 1957 | Brioche2:37.00 | Edgar Britt | Charles Elsey |
| 1956 | Hornbeam2:47.20 | Joe Mercer | Robert Colling |
| 1955 | Acropolis2:33.40 | Doug Smith | George Colling |
| 1954 | Blue Sail3:02.60 | Bill Rickaby | Paddy Prendergast |
| 1953 | Premonition2:41.20 | Harry Carr | Cecil Boyd-Rochfort |
| 1952 | Childe Harold2:34.60 | Jack Brace | Bill Dutton |
| 1951 | Border Legend2:37.60 | Billy Nevett | Richard Peacock |
| 1950 | Castle Rock2:38.00 | Bill Rickaby | Jack Jarvis |
77 of the 77 runnings name the rider, 77 name the trainer and 0 name the owner, who is the one of the three the prize money actually belongs to.
Who wins the Great Voltigeur Stakes more than once
The fact the table above holds and cannot show
Most wins by a trainer
Races worth about the same
Either side of the Great Voltigeur Stakes in the world money order
| # | Race | Country | Prize money | As published |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 267 | Perryville StakesKeeneland Race Course | United States | £263,158 | $350,000 |
| 268 | Queen's VaseAscot Racecourse | Great Britain | £262,500 | £262,500 |
| 269 | Prix de RoyallieuLongchamp Racecourse | France | £256,410 | €300,000 |
| 270 | Prix du CadranLongchamp Racecourse | France | £256,410 | €300,000 |
| 271 | Prix GanayLongchamp Racecourse | France | £256,410 | €300,000 |
| 272 | Prix RothschildDeauville Racecourse | France | £256,410 | €300,000 |
| 273 | King Edward VII StakesAscot Racecourse | Great Britain | £250,500 | £250,500 |
| 274 | Aintree BowlAintree Racecourse | Great Britain | £250,000 | £250,000 |
| 275 | Aintree HurdleAintree Racecourse | Great Britain | £250,000 | £250,000 |
| 276 | Coral Gold CupNewbury Racecourse | Great Britain | £250,000 | £250,000 |
| 278 | King George VI ChaseKempton Park, | Great Britain | £250,000 | £250,000 |
| 279 | Liverpool HurdleAintree Racecourse | Great Britain | £250,000 | £250,000 |
| 280 | Melling ChaseAintree Racecourse | Great Britain | £250,000 | £250,000 |
| 281 | Oaks d'ItaliaSan Siro Racecourse | Italy | £243,590 | €285,000 |
| 282 | Livamol ClassicHastings Racecourse | New Zealand | £242,495 | NZ$550,000 |
| 283 | Manawatu Sires Produce StakesAwapuni Racecourse | New Zealand | £242,495 | NZ$550,000 |
| 284 | Telegraph HandicapTrentham Racecourse | New Zealand | £242,495 | NZ$550,000 |
| 285 | Gran CriteriumSan Siro Racecourse | Italy | £235,043 | €275,000 |
| 286 | Gran Premio del Jockey ClubSan Siro Racecourse | Italy | £235,043 | €275,000 |
| 287 | Premio Lydia TesioCapannelle Racecourse | Italy | £235,043 | €275,000 |
The 20 races closest to the Great Voltigeur Stakes in what they pay, above and below it. Follow the ranking all the way up on the richest races in the world.
The rest of the money in Great Britain
122 races, 17th of them is this one
| Race | Racecourse | Grade | Prize money |
|---|---|---|---|
| King Edward VII Stakes | Ascot Racecourse | Group 2 | £250,500 |
| Aintree Bowl | Aintree Racecourse | Grade 1 | £250,000 |
| Aintree Hurdle | Aintree Racecourse | Grade 1 | £250,000 |
| Coral Gold Cup | Newbury Racecourse | Premier Handicap | £250,000 |
| King George VI Chase | Kempton Park, | Grade 1 | £250,000 |
| Liverpool Hurdle | Aintree Racecourse | Grade 1 | £250,000 |
| Melling Chase | Aintree Racecourse | Grade 1 | £250,000 |
| Arkle Challenge Trophy | Cheltenham Racecourse | Grade 1 | £200,000 |
Every race in Great Britain we hold a purse for is on the Great Britain prize money list.
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Great Voltigeur Stakes winner get?
£141,775. That is 57% of the £250,000 the Great Voltigeur Stakes is worth, and the rest is shared down the field.
What is the total Great Voltigeur Stakes prize money?
£250,000, for the 2026 running.
Where does the Great Voltigeur Stakes rank among the richest races in the world?
277th of 997. 276 races pay more, the nearest of them Perryville Stakes. In Great Britain it is 17th of 122.
Which jockey has won the Great Voltigeur Stakes most often?
Lester Piggott, with 9 wins between 1959 and 1980.
When was the Great Voltigeur Stakes first run?
1950. This page holds 77 runnings, from 1950 to 2026.
How far is the Great Voltigeur Stakes?
1m 3f 188y (2,385 metres), on turf, at York Racecourse.
Where to next
The rest of the racing money