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. |
Gordon Stakes 1891 | Group 3 | 1 mile 2 furlongs | ||
Pos. | Horse | Jockey | Age/weight | Owner |
1 | PATRICK BLUE | Jimmy Woodburn | 3-8st 0lbs (Enoch) | Lord Zetland 7/2 |
2 | YARD ARM | John Watts | 5-8st 12lbs | Mr W M Redfern Evens fav |
3 | MARTENHURST | G Barrett | 3-7st 11lbs | Lord Rosslyn 100/15 |
4 | NUNTHORPE | Monrington Cannon | 5-9st 8lbs | Colonel North 5/1 |
This race, forerunner of the present-day Gordon Stakes, took place on Thursday 30th July 1891 and was a subscription race of 30 sovereigns each for 3-y-o and above. It was valued at 500 sovereigns (equivalent to £68,000 in 2021). | Over Round 103% |