The Woodcote Stakes, initially spelled Woodcot, was first run in 1794. It was run over the last half-mile of
Epsom Downs Racecourse.
Colts carried 8 st, with
fillies carrying 7 st 1 lb. The race was not run between 1800 and 1806, but was re-established in 1807 and run over the last six furlongs of Epsom track. Colts carried 8 st 3 lb, with fillies carrying 8 st 0 lb. The following year the race was reduced in distance to half a mile and the weights the horses carried increased by two pounds. The weights rose by a further pound in 1812. In 1839 the race was moved to the new two-year-old course and the distance was increased to six furlongs. In 1842 the subscription fee was set at 15 sov. The weights were also changes, with horses carrying one pound less and the winner of the Two-year-old Stakes at Gorhambury carrying a five-pound penalty. In 1844 the subscription was reduced to 10 sov. Winners of the race have included
Leamington,
Cremorne,
Surefoot,
Ladas,
Sceptre,
The Tetrarch,
My Babu and
My Swallow. The Woodcote Stakes held
Listed status prior to 2017 when it was downgraded, and is currently sponsored by
Betfred. ==Winners 1794-1799==