The John of Gaunt Stakes is a
Group 3 flat horse race
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in Great Britain open to horses aged four years or older. It is run at
Haydock Park over a distance of 7
furlong
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s and 37 yards (1,442 metres), and it is scheduled to take place each year in late May or early June.
The event is named after
John of Gaunt
John of Gaunt, Duke of Lancaster (6 March 1340 – 3 February 1399) was an English royal prince, military leader, and statesman. He was the fourth son (third to survive infancy as William of Hatfield died shortly after birth) of King Edward ...
, 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
Timeform is a sports data and content provider located in Halifax, West Yorkshire, England. Founded in 1948, it provides systematic information on form to punters and others involved in the horse racing industry. The company was purchased by t ...
organisation from 2009 to 2016 and was run as the Timeform Jury Stakes.
Records
Most successful horse since 1976 (2 wins):
* Warningford – ''1999, 2002''
* Main Aim – ''2009, 2010''
Leading
jockey
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since 1986 (3 wins):
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Ryan Moore – ''Major Cadeaux (2008), Main Aim (2009, 2010)''
Leading
trainer since 1986 (4 wins):
*
John Gosden – ''Mutakddim (1995), Decorated Hero (1997), Mount Abu (2001), Sleeping Indian (2005)''
Winners since 1986
Earlier winners
* 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
*
Horse racing in Great Britain
*
List of British flat horse races
References
* Paris-Turf:
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Racing Post
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pedigreequery.com– ''John of Gaunt Stakes – Haydock Park.''
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Flat races in Great Britain
Haydock Park Racecourse
Open mile category horse races