John Porter Stakes


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The John Porter Stakes is a Group 3 flat horse race in Great Britain open to horses aged four years or older. It is run over a distance of 1 mile, 4 furlongs (2640 yd) at Newbury in April.

History
The event is named after John Porter (1838–1922), a successful horse trainer who co-founded Newbury Racecourse.

The race was established in 1928, and it was originally held in late September. It was initially restricted to three-year-olds and run over 1 mile and 5 furlongs. It was opened to four-year-olds in 1929, and cut to 1¼ miles in 1936.

The present version of the John Porter Stakes was introduced in 1949. From this point it was staged in April, and contested by older horses over 1½ miles.

The John Porter Stakes is currently sponsored by Dubai Duty Free. Its sponsored title promotes the company's Finest Surprise lottery.

Records
Most successful horse:
 * no horse has won this race more than once

Leading jockey (5 wins):
 * Pat Eddery – Rock Hopper (1991), Saddlers' Hall (1992), Right Win (1994), Sadian (1999), Lucido (2001)

Leading trainer (7 wins):
 * Sir Michael Stoute – Rock Hopper (1991), Saddlers' Hall (1992), Whitewater Affair (1997), Maraahel (2007), Harbinger (2010), Arab Spring (2015), Dartmouth (2016)

Earlier winners

 * 1928: Ox and Ass
 * 1929: Silver Hussar
 * 1930: Wedding Favour
 * 1931: Birthday Book
 * 1932: Corn Belt
 * 1933: Sarum
 * 1934: Felicitation
 * 1935: Night Owl
 * 1936: St Botolph
 * 1937: Haulfryn
 * 1938: Fair Copy
 * 1939–40: no race
 * 1941: Ruscus
 * 1942–48: no race
 * 1949: Solar Slipper
 * 1950: Native Heath
 * 1951: no race
 * 1952: Neron
 * 1953: Wilwyn
 * 1954: Harwin
 * 1955: Entente Cordiale
 * 1956: Acropolis
 * 1957: China Rock
 * 1958: Doutelle
 * 1959: Cutter
 * 1960: Aggressor
 * 1961: High Perch
 * 1962: Hot Brandy
 * 1963: Peter Jones
 * 1964: Royal Avenue
 * 1965: Soderini
 * 1966: no race
 * 1967: Charlottown
 * 1968: Fortissimo
 * 1969: Crozier