John Porter Stakes

The John Porter Stakes is a Group 3 flat horse race in Great Britain which is open to thoroughbreds aged four years or older. It is run at Newbury over a distance of 1 mile, 4 furlongs and 5 yards (2,419 metres), and it is scheduled to take place each year in April.

The event is named in honour of John Porter (1838–1922), a highly successful trainer who was a founder of Newbury Racecourse in 1905. It was established in 1928, and it was originally open to horses aged three or older. The minimum age was raised to four in 1949.

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

Records

<span style="font-size:90%">Most successful horse:

• no horse has won this race more than once

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Leading jockey (5 wins):

• Pat Eddery – Rock Hopper (1991), Saddlers' Hall (1992), Right Win (1994), Sadian (1999), Lucido (2001)

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Leading trainer (5 wins):

• Sir Michael Stoute – Rock Hopper (1991), Saddlers' Hall (1992), Whitewater Affair (1997), Maraahel (2007), Harbinger (2010)

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Winners since 1980

<span style="font-size:85%"> The 2000 edition was run at Haydock Park over 1 mile, 3 furlongs and 200 yards.</span>

Earlier winners

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• 1928: Ox and Ass
• 1929: Silver Hussar
• 1930: Wedding Favour
• 1931: Birthday Book
• 1932: Corn Belt
• 1933: Sarum
• 1934: Felicitation
• 1935: Night Owl
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