History
The event is named after Washington Singer (1866–1934), a prominent racehorse owner and philanthropist. It has been won by several subsequent Classic winners, including Rodrigo de Triano, Lammtarra and Haafhd.
The race is currently restricted to horses which have not won at Group level, and whose sires achieved victory at distances in excess of 1,900 metres.
Sponsors of the Washington Singer Stakes have included Usk Valley Stud, Matalan and Denford Stud, and in recent years it has been run under various sponsored titles.
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