John of Gaunt Stakes

The John of Gaunt Stakes is a Group 3 flat horse race in Great Britain open to horses aged four years or older. It is run at Haydock Park over a distance of 7 furlongs and 37 yards (1,442 metres), and it is scheduled to take place each year in late May or early June.

John of Gaunt Stakes
Group 3 race
LocationHaydock Park
Haydock, England
Race typeFlat / Thoroughbred
SponsorBetfred
WebsiteHaydock Park
Race information
Distance7f 37y (1,442 metres)
SurfaceTurf
TrackLeft-handed
QualificationFour-years-old and up
Weight9 st 0 lb
Allowances
3 lb for fillies and mares
Penalties
7 lb for Group 1 winners *
5 lb for Group 2 winners *
3 lb for Group 3 winners *
* since 31 August last year
Purse£80,000 (2022)
1st: £45,368
John of Gaunt Stakes
2024
Dark blue and maroon diabolo, maroon sleeves, dark blue capBeige, dark blue chevronEmerald green, pink star, striped sleeves and cap
Tiber FlowSironaPogo
Previous years
2023
Maroon, light blue chevronBlack and orange check, white and black check sleevesBeige, brown seams, armlets and cap
JumbyThe AstrologistEl Caballo
2022
Emerald green, pink star, striped sleeves and capRoyal blue, white epaulets, striped capMauve, gold chevron hoop, white sleeves, purple stars, white cap, purple star
PogoLaneqashKinross
2021
Mauve, gold chevron hoop, white sleeves, purple stars, white cap, purple starRed, white star, red sleeves, white stars, striped capMaroon, white sleeves, maroon cap, white star
KinrossNjordGlorious Journey
2020-2011
2019
Maroon, mauve epauletsRed, grey star, red sleeves, grey stars, red cap, grey starWhite, royal blue seams and sleeves, yellow cap
Safe VoyageSuedoisSnazzy Jazzy
2018
Royal blue, white capRed, white sash, royal blue capRoyal blue, white epaulets, striped cap
D'baiLarchmont LadTabarrak
2017
Yellow, dark blue spots on sleevesPink, emerald green chevron, halved sleeves, quartered capDark blue, yellow hoop
Absolutely SoJallotaSo Beloved
2016
Royal blueGreen, pink sash and cap, white sleevesDark blue, yellow hoop
Home Of The BraveConveySo Belove
2015
Dark blue and yellow (halved), dark blue sleeves, yellow capBlack, white chevron, red sleeves, white stars, red cap, white starYellow, dark blue spots on sleeves
Cable BayAscriptionAbsolutely So
2014
Light blue, orange epauletsPurple and white (quartered), white sleevesYellow, black sash, white sleeves, black and white quartered cap
PenitentBreton RockEton Forever
2013
Silver and lilac diagonal halves with silver and lilac sash, lilac sleeves, quartered capRoyal blue, cerise spots and sleeves, quartered capLight blue and red diamonds, light blue sleeves, red cap, light blue diamond
AmarilloPastoral PlayerRed Jazz
2012
Royal blue, cerise spots and sleeves, quartered capEmerald green, white hoop, yellow sleeves, emerald green and white striped capRed, white hoops, diamonds on sleeves, white cap, red diamond
Pastoral PlayerMajestic MylesDoncaster Rover
2011
Black, red chevron, sleeves and capWhite, royal blue cross belts, check sleeves, white cap, royal blue spotsRed, white hoops, diamonds on sleeves, white cap, red diamond
The ChekaRegal ParadeDoncaster Rover
2010-2001
2010
Green, pink sash and cap, white sleevesRed, white hoops, diamonds on sleeves, white cap, red diamondPurple, light blue chevron, light blue cap
Main AimDoncaster RoverDream Eater
2009
Green, pink sash and cap, white sleevesOrange, black stars, halved sleevesRoyal blue, yellow chevron, yellow cap, royal blue spots
Main AimBeacon LodgeArabian Gleam
2008
Purple, Yellow stars, Yellow sleeves, Purple armlets, Purple cap, Yellow starOrange, dark blue disc, striped sleeves, dark blue capRoyal Blue, Yellow seams, halved sleeves, Royal Blue and Yellow quartered cap
Major CadeauxBig TimerAppalachian Trail
2007
Pink, Maroon chevrons, Pink sleeves, Pink cap, Maroon starDark Blue, Yellow sash, White sleeves, Dark Blue and Yellow hooped capOrange, Royal Blue chevrons on sleeves
MineBeckermetSoldier's Tale
2006
Royal blue, white cross of lorraine and armlets, check capWhite, large black spots, black capDark green, yellow epaulets, yellow cap
QuitoNew SeekerCape Columbine
2005
White, emerald green hoopLight Blue and Orange diamonds, Light Blue sleeves, Light Blue cap, Orange starEMERALD GREEN, white diamonds on sleeves, emerald green cap, white diamond
Sleeping IndianVanderlinDesert Fantasy
2004
Orange, black hoop, halved sleeves, black cappRoyal blue, white epaulets, striped capRoyal blue
SuggestiveMakhlabThree Graces
2003
Maroon, white sleeves, maroon cap, white starYellow and light blue (quartered), blue sleeves, yellow capYellow, dark blue diamond, sleeves and diamond on cap
With ReasonPatsy's DoubleSelective
2002
Purple, yellow hoops and armlets, hooped capYellow and light blue (quartered), blue sleeves, yellow capEmerald green, yellow star, diabolo on sleeves, yellow cap, green star
WarningfordPatsy's DoubleLincoln Dancer
2001
Dark green, beige diabolo on sleevesRoyal blue, white epaulets, striped capYellow, Black hoop and armlets, Red cap
Mount AbuFathLate Night Out
2000-1991
2000
Yellow, black sash, white sleeves, black and white quartered capCerise, white hoops, blue and white check capPurple
Pulau TiomanHot Tin RoofMuchea
1999
Purple, yellow hoops and armlets, hooped capMaroon, grey triple diamond, diamonds on sleeves, diamond on capRoyal blue, white epaulets, striped cap
WarningfordTumbleweed RidgeWahj
1998
Yellow, Black stars, Black and Yellow hooped sleeves, Yellow cap, Black starMaroon, yellow hooped sleeves, striped capRoyal blue, white chevron, light blue cap
NigrasineJo MellSwiss Law
1997
White, red cross-belts, diamonds on sleeves, hooped capBlack, white chevron hoop and capDark green, white chevron and sleeves, white cap, green star
Decorated HeroLucayan PrinceMy Branch
1996
Dark greenWhite, light blue spots, white sleeves, light blue cap, white spotsBlack, yellow triple diamond, checked sleeves, yellow cap, black star
InzarBranston AbbyCarranita
1995
Royal blue, white epaulets, striped capBlack, yellow triple diamond, checked sleeves, yellow cap, black starYellow, turquoise cap
MutakddimCarranitaEverglades
1994
Yellow, grey sleeves, quartered capBlack, yellow capOrange, white cross-belts, armlets and star on cap
Eurolink ThunderRedoubtableStoriths
1993
Light blue and black (quartered), white sleeves and capBlack, light blue striped sleeves, light blue cap, black starRoyal blue, white epaulets, diamonds on sleeves, white cap
Celestial KeyBand On The RunMojave
1992
Dark blue, grey and white stripes, grey and white quartered capPurple, light blue chevron, light blue capPurple and yellow (quartered), hooped sleeves and cap
Norton ChallengerPowerful EdgeStack Rock
1991
Maroon, white sleeves, maroon cap, white starDark blue, grey and white stripes, grey and white quartered capRoyal blue, white epaulets, striped cap
SwordsmithNorton ChallengerTakaddum
1990-1988
1990
Lilac, rose quartered capRed, white sash, royal blue capPurple, gold braid, scarlet sleeves, black velvet cap, gold fringe
Palace StreetPrincess AccordMarienski
1989
Royal blue, white chevron, light blue capRoyal blue, white chevron, light blue capBlack and Gold stripes, Black sleeves, Black cap, Gold diamond
WeldnaasAlways FairMac's Fighter
1988
Green, orange striped sleeves, orange capRoyal blue, orange sash, striped sleeves, quartered capWhite, green star and sleeves, star on cap
Wantage ParkCaptain HollyBin Shaddad
 

The event is named after John of Gaunt, the 1st Duke of Lancaster, who lived in the 14th century. It was formerly open to horses aged three or older, and it used to be classed at Listed level. The minimum age was raised to four in 1998, and the race was promoted to Group 3 status in 2008.

The race was sponsored by the Timeform organisation from 2009 to 2016 and was run as the Timeform Jury Stakes.

Records

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Most successful horse since 1976 (2 wins):

  • Warningford – 1999, 2002
  • Main Aim – 2009, 2010

Leading jockey since 1986 (3 wins):

  • Ryan MooreMajor Cadeaux (2008), Main Aim (2009, 2010)

Leading trainer since 1986 (4 wins):

  • John GosdenMutakddim (1995), Decorated Hero (1997), Mount Abu (2001), Sleeping Indian (2005)

Winners since 1986

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Year
Winner
Age
Jockey
Trainer
Time
1986Firm Landing3Nicky ConnortonBill Watts
1987Linda's Magic3John ReidRobert Armstrong
1988Wantage Park4Philip RobinsonMick Ryan1:30.54
1989Weldnaas3Shaun KeightleyBen Hanbury1:29.43
1990Palace Street3John WilliamsToby Balding1:32.94
1991Swordsmith4Michael HillsBarry Hills1:29.30
1992Norton Challenger5Mark BirchPeter Easterby1:30.31
1993Celestial Key3Gary CarterSteve Norton1:31.96
1994Eurolink Thunder4Richard QuinnJohn Dunlop1:32.24
1995Mutakddim4Gary HindJohn Gosden1:28.39
1996Inzar4Richard HillsPaul Cole1:33.79
1997Decorated Hero5Gary HindJohn Gosden1:29.74
1998Nigrasine4Jason WeaverLes Eyre1:29.10
1999Warningford5Oscar UrbinaJames Fanshawe1:30.30
2000Pulau Tioman [a]4Michael RobertsMichael Jarvis1:33.50
2001Mount Abu4Jimmy FortuneJohn Gosden1:31.27
2002Warningford8Oscar UrbinaJames Fanshawe1:34.67
2003With Reason5John EganDavid Loder1:29.34
2004Suggestive6Michael HillsWilliam Haggas1:29.57
2005Sleeping Indian4Jimmy FortuneJohn Gosden1:30.11
2006Quito9Tony CulhaneDavid Chapman1:29.65
2007Mine9Richard QuinnJames Bethell1:28.88
2008Major Cadeaux4Ryan MooreRichard Hannon Sr.1:29.98
2009Main Aim4Ryan MooreSir Michael Stoute1:30.42
2010Main Aim5Ryan MooreSir Michael Stoute1:33.69
2011The Cheka5Tom QueallyEve Johnson Houghton1:29.37
2012Pastoral Player5Darryll HollandHughie Morrison1:29.18
2013Amarillo4Andrasch StarkePeter Schiergen1:27.99
2014Penitent8Daniel TudhopeDavid O'Meara1:31.31
2015Cable Bay4Jamie SpencerCharles Hills1:30.16
2016Home Of The Brave4James DoyleHugo Palmer1:28.77
2017Absolutely So7David ProbertAndrew Balding1:32.97
2018D'bai4William BuickCharlie Appleby1:28.24
2019Safe Voyage6Jason HartJohn Quinn1:36.23
no race 2020 [b]
2021Kinross4Frankie DettoriRalph Beckett1:30.62
2022Pogo6Kieran ShoemarkCharles Hills1:28.65
2023Jumby5Charles BishopEve Johnson Houghton1:27.82
2024Tiber Flow5Tom MarquandWilliam Haggas1:29.87
  1. ^ One Won One finished first in 2000, but he was subsequently disqualified after testing positive for a banned substance
  2. ^ The 2020 running was cancelled because of the COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom[1]

Earlier winners

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  • 1976: Record Token
  • 1977: Gwent
  • 1978: Persian Bold
  • 1979: Borzoi
  • 1980: Hard Fought
  • 1981: Last Fandango
  • 1982: Indian King
  • 1983: no race
  • 1984: Mr Meeka
  • 1985: Sarab

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Coronavirus: Horse racing in Great Britain suspended until end of April". BBC Sport. 17 March 2020.