10 runnings analysed
5.0 avg winning SP
50% won by the favourite
70% from the top 3 in the market
106 avg winning OR (98–114)
12.0f distance
Gordon Stakes trends — the winning angles
From the last 10 runnings. Each figure is the share of winners that fit the angle:
- 100% of winners started 14/1 or shorter.
- 100% of winners were running at the course for the first time.
- 100% of winners came from a single-figure draw.
- 90% of winners carried an official rating of 90+.
- 90% of winners had won at the distance before.
- 90% of winners were drawn 6 or lower.
- 80% of winners started 8/1 or shorter.
- 80% of winners carried an official rating of 100+.
- 70% of winners came from the top 3 in the market.
- 70% of winners were Irish-bred.
Trainers & jockeys to note
Trainers with the strongest recent record: A P OBrien, Sir Michael Stoute, Charlie Appleby.
Jockeys to note: Ryan Moore, Tom Marquand, William Buick.
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Recent Gordon Stakes winners
| Year | Winner | SP |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Merchant (IRE) | 2.2 |
| 2024 | Jan Brueghel (IRE) | 1.8 |
| 2023 | Desert Hero (GB) | 8.0 |
| 2022 | New London (IRE) | 2.5 |
| 2021 | Ottoman Emperor (IRE) | 12.0 |
| 2019 | Nayef Road (IRE) | 10.0 |
| 2018 | Cross Counter (GB) | 2.8 |
| 2017 | Crystal Ocean (GB) | 2.5 |
| 2016 | Ulysses (IRE) | 5.5 |
| 2015 | Highland Reel (IRE) | 2.8 |
Why trust these numbers
Every figure here is computed from official results in our database — the same engine that scores every runner each morning, logged before the off on our public track record. See also the Goodwood draw bias. Get today's tips.