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 1996 Group 3 1 mile 4 furlongs
Pos. Horse Jockey Trainer Owner
1 ST MAWES Kevin Darley John Dunlop 3-8st 10lbs Lord Swaything 12/1
2 CHIEF CONTENDER David Harrison Peter Chapple-Hyam Mrs John Magnier 9/1
3 STORM TROOPER Pat Eddery Sir Henry Cecil Prince Fahd Salman 6/1
4 MONS Jason Weaver Luca Cumani Mrs E M Vestey 6/1
5 QUAKERS FIELD Dane O'Neill Gary Moore Mr Ken Higson 66/1
6 SAMRAAN Michael hills John Dunlop K M Al-Mudhaf 14/1
7 ORIENTAL EXPRESS John Reid Peter Chapple-Hyam Larry Yung 4/1 fav
8 MALE-ANA-MOU Ray Cochrane David Elsworth Oh So Bright Syndicate 33/1
9 BAHAMIAN KNIGHT Richard Hughes David Loder Lucayan Stud 16/1
10 SUMMER SPELL Seb Sanders Roger Charlton E S & V W Robins 20/1
11 DON VITO T Sprake Roger Charlton Wafic Said 6/1
12 UNITUS Richard Quinn Sir Michael Stoute Sheikh Mohammed 13/2
This race took place on Tuesday 30th July 1996 and was for 3-y-o. It was valued at £22,792 (equivalent to £36,900 in 2021). Over Round 112%