The Gordon Richards Stakes is a Group 3

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horse race in Great Britain open to horses aged four years or older. It is run over a distance of 1 mile, 1 furlong and 209 yards () at

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in late April.

History

The event was established in 1963, and it was originally called the Westbury Stakes. It was initially held in late May or early June. The Westbury Stakes continued to be staged in May or June until 1973. That year's edition took place at Kempton Park. Its date was switched with that of the

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in 1974, and from this point it was held in April. The race was given its present title in 1987. It was renamed in memory of Sir Gordon Richards, a famous jockey who died the previous year. The Gordon Richards Stakes is part of a two-day meeting which features both flat and jump races. Other events at the meeting include the

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, the Celebration Chase, the

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and the

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Records

Most successful horse (2 wins): * Chancellor – ''2002, 2004'' * Crystal Ocean - ''2018, 2019'' Leading jockey (5 wins): * Ryan Moore – ''Ask (2008), Tartan Bearer (2009), Glass Harmonium (2010), Crystal Ocean (2018, 2019)'' Leading trainer (10 wins): *

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– ''Hard Fought (1981), Dolpour (1990), Singspiel (1996), Little Rock (2000), Ask (2008), Tartan Bearer (2009), Glass Harmonium (2010), Ulysses (2017), Crystal Ocean (2018, 2019)''

Winners since 1978

Earlier winners

* 1963: Miralgo * 1964: Tacitus * 1965: Goupi * 1966: Super Sam * 1967: Chinwag * 1968: Sidon * 1969: Remand * 1970:

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* 1971: Arthur * 1972:

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* 1973:

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¹ * 1974: Funny Fellow / Tudor Rhythm ² * 1975: Never Return * 1976: Jolly Good * 1977: Lucky Wednesday ¹ The 1973 running took place at Kempton Park.
² The 1974 race was a dead-heat and has joint winners.

References

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History

Records

Winners since 1978

Earlier winners

See also

References