Gordon Stakes

The Gordon Stakes, named after the Duke of Gordon, one of the many dukedoms held by the Duke of Richmond, was first contested over 1 mile 2 furlongs when open to 3-year-olds and above. The present-day version of the race was established in 1902 over 1 mile 3 furlongs and 218 yards, although that running was open to 3-year-olds and above, whereas from 1903 onwards it was restricted to 3-year-olds and is used as a St Leger trial. For a period of time it did not form part of the Glorious Goodwood Festival, being run at a different time of the year, but now it is held on the 3rd day of the 5 day Festival.
Early history:- The inaugural running of the Gordon Stakes was on Thursday 30th July 1891 when Lord Zetland’s Patrick Blue defeated Yard Arm and Martenhurst, although the 1902 version went to Osbech, and the 1903 version, which is the present-day version of the race, was won by Zinfandel.
Gordon Stakes 2016 Group 3 1 mile 4 furlongs
Pos. Horse Jockey Trainer Owner
1 ULYSSES Andrea Atzeni Sir Michael Stoute 3-9st 1lbs Flaxman Stables 9/2
2 THE MAJOR GENERAL Seamie Heffernan Aidan O'Brien Kantor, Smith, Tabor, Magnier 11/1
3 SHOGUN Ryan Moore Aidan O'Brien O'Brien, Smith, Tabor, Magnier 13/2
4 QATARI HUNTER Kevin Manning Jim Bolger Mubarak Al Naemi 5/1
5 PRIZE MONEY James Doyle Saeed Bin Suroor Godolphin 15/2
6 CALDERON Pat Dobbs Richard Hannon Michael Pescod 10/1
7 GOLDMEMBER Oisin Murphy David Simcock Qatar Racing 25/1
8 PLATITUDE Frankie Dettori Sir Michael Stoute Prince Khaled Abdullah 4/1 fav
9 HARRISON Silvestre De Sousa Mick Channon Mr T P Radford 15/2
This race took place on Wednesday 27th July 2016 and was for 3-y-o. It was valued at £56,710 (equivalent to £62,800 in 2021). Over Round 113%