Inaugurated 1928 Sponsor Dubai Duty Free Distance 1m 4f 5y (2,419 m) | Race type Flat / Thoroughbred Website Newbury | |
Location Newbury Racecourse
Newbury, England | ||
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 and 5 yards (2,419 metres) at Newbury in April.
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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.
Winners since 1980
a The 2000 edition was run at Haydock Park over 1 mile, 3 furlongs and 200 yards.
b The 2016 running took place at Chelmsford City over 1 mile, 5 furlongs and 66 yards .