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 2003 Group 3 1 mile 4 furlongs
Pos. Horse Jockey Trainer Owner
1 PHOENIX REACH Darryll Holland Andrew Balding 3-8st 10lbs Winterbeck Manor Stud 12/1
2 HIGH ACCOLADE Martin Dwyer Marcus Tregoning Lady Tennant 9/2
3 HAWK FLYER Kieren Fallon Sir Michael Stoute Saeed Suhail 7/1
4 SALSALINO Pat Eddery Alan King Mr Nigel Bunter 9/2
5 LET ME TRY AGAIN Kevin Darley Terry Mills Mr T G Mills 4/1 fav
6 GOLD MEDALLIST Dane O'Neill David Elsworth Mr Jeff Smith 16/1
7 DUBAI SUCCESS Michael Hills Barry Hills Maktoum Al Maktoum 11/2
8 WAVERTREE BOY Richard Quinn David Elsworth Wavertree Racing Club 25/1
9 TITUREL Jamie Spencer Clive Brittain Mr B H Voak 50/1
10 UNIGOLD Frankie Dettori Ed Dunlop Abdulla Buhaleeba 14/1
This race took place on Tuesday 29th July 2003 and was for 3-y-o. It was valued at £31,900 (equivalent to £47,100 in 2021). Over Round 111%