Dewhurst Stakes
The Dewhurst Stakes is a Group 1 flat horse race in Great Britain, open to two-year-old thoroughbred colts and fillies, contested over a distance of seven furlongs on turf at Newmarket Racecourse's Rowley Mile course.[1] It is typically held in mid-October as part of the Dubai Future Champions Festival, attracting a total prize fund of £500,000, with the winner receiving £283,550.[1] Founded in 1875 by Thomas Gee as the Dewhurst Plate to promote his Dewhurst Stud in Sussex, the race has evolved into Europe's premier two-year-old championship, renowned for identifying future classic winners and elite performers.[2] The inaugural winner, Kisber, secured victory at 10-1 odds and later triumphed in the Derby, setting a pattern where early editions produced multiple classic heroes.[2] Its status was elevated in the 20th century through influential figures like trainer Vincent O'Brien and jockey Lester Piggott, with Nijinsky's 1969 win marking a turning point that solidified its reputation as a launchpad for champions.[2] Notable past winners include Ormonde (1885), Frankel (2010), and more recently City of Troy (2023), many of whom progressed to victories in races like the Epsom Derby or 2000 Guineas.[3] Currently sponsored by Darley since 2008, the Dewhurst Stakes holds a weight-for-age condition with set weights of 9 st 1 lb for colts and 8 st 12 lb for fillies, emphasizing precocity and class among juveniles.[1] It has been dominated in recent decades by trainer Aidan O'Brien, who has secured 8 victories since 2001, including his eighth in 2023 with City of Troy, underscoring its role as a key indicator for the following season's classics.[3] The 150th edition in 2025 was won by the 25-1 outsider Gewan, trained by Andrew Balding for owner Zhang Yuesheng (Yulong Investments), denying O'Brien's favorite Gstaad in a field of high-caliber contenders.[4]Race Information
Format and Conditions
The Dewhurst Stakes is a Group 1 flat horse race restricted to two-year-old colts and fillies, with no geldings permitted to enter since 2013.[5] The race is contested over a standard distance of 7 furlongs (1,408 meters) on turf, starting from the straight course at Newmarket Racecourse.[6][7] Under set weights conditions, colts carry 9 stone 3 pounds (58.5 kg), while fillies receive a 3-pound sex allowance and carry 9 stone 0 pounds (56.7 kg).[8][5] The maximum field size is limited to 8-10 runners to ensure safety on the straight course.[9] As a weight-for-age contest with no penalties applied for previous victories, the race emphasizes raw talent among unexposed juveniles.[10] The current prize structure totals £500,000 as of 2025, distributed as follows:| Position | Prize Money |
|---|---|
| Winner | £283,550 |
| Second | £107,500 |
| Third | £53,800 |
| Fourth | £26,800 |
Venue and Schedule
The Dewhurst Stakes takes place at the Rowley Mile course of Newmarket Racecourse in Suffolk, England, and has been staged there since its establishment in 1875. This historic venue, known for its straight mile, provides a challenging test for juveniles over the seven-furlong distance, with the undulating terrain influencing race dynamics.[12] The race is held annually in mid-October, forming the centerpiece of the two-day Dubai Future Champions Festival since 2015, with the Dewhurst on the subsequent Saturday; prior to this, it was typically a standalone fixture or integrated into broader autumn meetings at Newmarket.[13] The Dewhurst Stakes was included in the Breeders' Cup Challenge series during 2011 and 2012, granting the winner automatic entry to the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf in the United States.[14] Since 2000, the race has been sponsored by Darley, a prominent thoroughbred breeding and racing operation, under the title Darley Dewhurst Stakes; earlier iterations were known simply as the Dewhurst Stakes or Dewhurst Plate, with various sponsors supporting the event over its history.[15] On event day, the feature race is scheduled for approximately 3:00 PM local time as part of a card that draws approximately 11,000 spectators over the two-day festival meeting (as of 2025).[16] October timing at Newmarket often results in good to soft or soft ground conditions due to typical autumn weather, which can encourage a measured pace and favor horses with stamina.[17]History
Origins and Founding
The Dewhurst Stakes was established in 1875 by Thomas Gee, a notable English horse breeder and owner of the Dewhurst Stud in Wadhurst, East Sussex, initially under the name Dewhurst Plate to honor his estate and promote his breeding operations.[18][19] Gee, who had a deep involvement in thoroughbred breeding, endowed the race with an initial donation that reflected his interest in elevating the profile of promising young horses from his stud.[2] The event was designed specifically to highlight untried or lightly raced two-year-olds at the end of their juvenile campaign, providing a platform for breeders to showcase equine talent without prior extensive competition exposure.[3] The inaugural edition occurred on October 29, 1875, during Newmarket's Houghton meeting, over a distance of seven furlongs on the Rowley Mile course.[18] This victory went to the Hungarian-bred colt Kisber, owned by Alexander Baltazzi, trained by Joseph Hayhoe at Palace House Stables in Newmarket, and ridden by jockey Charlie Maidment, marking an early indicator of the race's potential to identify future classic performers.[3] Administered under the oversight of the Jockey Club, which governed major British races at the time, the Dewhurst Plate offered a relatively modest first-prize value of £300, added to by club contributions, underscoring its foundational role in the late-19th-century racing calendar rather than as an immediate spectacle of opulence.[18] Gee's breeding expertise shaped the conditions to emphasize juveniles' potential, aligning with broader industry goals of fostering bloodstock development through targeted end-of-season trials.[20]Evolution Over Time
The Dewhurst Stakes has experienced notable modifications in its status and format throughout its history, reflecting the broader development of British horse racing. Initially established as a high-value juvenile event in 1875, the race was classified as a Group 3 contest in 1971 when the British pattern racing system was introduced by the Horserace Betting Levy Board. This classification underscored its importance among two-year-old races, and it was elevated to Group 2 status in 1985 to align with its growing prestige and competitive field. By 2001, the race achieved Group 1 designation, cementing its position as Europe's premier juvenile mile event and a key trial for Classic prospects. The race has been contested over a distance of seven furlongs since its inception. This distance has allowed the event to highlight promising sprinters and milers. The impact of the World Wars significantly interrupted the race's continuity. It was suspended during World War I from 1915 to 1918 due to wartime restrictions on racing, and again during World War II from 1940 to 1945, with the 1939 edition cancelled at the outbreak of hostilities. Post-war, the race resumed in 1946 without alteration to its core structure, helping to revive Newmarket's racing calendar. In terms of integration into larger events, the Dewhurst Stakes was incorporated into the inaugural Future Champions Day fixture in 2011, previously part of mid-October's Champions' Day meeting, which enhanced its prestige by attracting international fields and positioning it as the centerpiece of a dedicated juvenile showcase. This move, later rebranded as the Dubai Future Champions Festival in 2015, elevated the race's global profile while preserving its traditional October timing at Newmarket's Rowley Mile.[20] Rule changes have further refined the race's conditions to promote breeding quality and fairness. Since 1999, no weight penalties have been applied for prior Group race wins, simplifying entries and emphasizing raw ability over allowances. Additionally, geldings are excluded, aligning the Dewhurst with other elite Group 1 juvenile races to encourage intact colts and fillies for future stallion prospects. Sponsorship has shifted to reflect commercial partnerships in racing. Since 2000, Darley Stud has sponsored the race, with Godolphin extending the arrangement through 2028, underscoring the event's alignment with international breeding interests.[21]Significance
Role in the Racing Season
The Dewhurst Stakes serves as the penultimate major Group 1 race for two-year-olds in Europe, typically held in mid-October following the Prix Jean-Luc Lagardère at Longchamp on October 5 and preceding the Breeders' Cup Juvenile events in late October.[9][22][23] This positioning underscores its role as a critical late-season test, often determining the leading juveniles as the European flat calendar winds down. The 2025 edition, run on October 11 at Newmarket, exemplified this by closing out the primary juvenile competitions in England.[24] As a key stepping stone to the following year's Classics, the Dewhurst frequently identifies contenders for the 2000 Guineas, Derby, and Oaks, with six winners since 2005 progressing to victory in either the 2000 Guineas or Derby.[25] Its seven-furlong distance on the Rowley Mile provides an ideal trial for mile and middle-distance prospects, honing the skills needed for these high-profile races at Newmarket and Epsom.[26] Since its inclusion in the British Champions Series in 2011, the Dewhurst has awarded maximum points for two-year-olds, elevating its status within the structured end-of-season championships.[12] This integration highlights its prestige among the 35 elite races in the series, rewarding top performers with bonuses that incentivize participation from leading stables.[27] The race's international appeal is evident in its diverse entries, drawing strong representation from Ireland—particularly Aidan O'Brien's Ballydoyle operation—along with contenders from France and American-bred horses trained in Europe.[28] Furthermore, as part of the Breeders' Cup Challenge series since 2011, the winner earns automatic qualification for the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf, bridging European and American racing circuits in qualifying years.[20]Legacy and Impact
The Dewhurst Stakes has earned a reputation as a pivotal contest for identifying future champions in Thoroughbred racing, with numerous winners progressing to success in major Classics the following season. In the 21st century alone, at least seven Dewhurst victors have claimed Classic honors, including Chaldean (2022), who secured the 2,000 Guineas, and City of Troy (2023), who triumphed in the Epsom Derby.[29][30] Earlier examples include New Approach (2007) and Sir Percy (2005), both of whom won the Epsom Derby after their juvenile triumphs at Newmarket.[12] This pattern underscores the race's role in spotlighting horses capable of elite-level performance as three-year-olds.[31] The race's influence extends significantly to Thoroughbred breeding, where strong Dewhurst performances often elevate a horse's value as a future sire or broodmare. Frankel, the undefeated 2010 winner, exemplifies this, as his commanding victory contributed to his status as one of the most successful stallions in modern history, siring multiple Classic winners such as Adayar (Epsom Derby, 2021) and Chaldean.[32] Similarly, progeny from influential sires like Galileo have frequently excelled in the Dewhurst, reinforcing lineages known for producing high-class racehorses and enhancing overall stud farm valuations in the global bloodstock market.[33] Such outcomes highlight how the race serves as a benchmark for genetic potential, driving selective breeding strategies focused on juvenile speed and stamina.[34] In terms of training strategies, the Dewhurst encourages a measured approach to juvenile campaigns, with trainers often prioritizing a late-season peak over extensive racing earlier in the year to preserve maturity for Classic targets. This conservative philosophy is evident in the preparation of recent winners like Pinatubo (2019), who ran sparingly before dominating the race and subsequently the 2,000 Guineas.[12] The event's timing at the end of the two-year-old season allows for targeted conditioning, minimizing injury risks while maximizing exposure to top competition. Culturally, the Dewhurst Stakes holds a prominent place in racing heritage, frequently referenced in literature and media as a proving ground for legends, from historical figures like Ormonde (1885 winner and subsequent Derby hero) to modern icons.[33] Its 150th running in 2025, marked by the surprise victory of Gewan at 25/1 odds, further emphasized its enduring prestige and drew widespread attention to Newmarket's Rowley Mile.[35] Economically, as the centerpiece of the Dubai Future Champions Festival, the race bolsters Newmarket's status as a global hub, contributing to the town's £256 million annual economic input from racing and bloodstock activities through visitor spending, international media coverage, and elevated sales values for high-profile graduates.[36] Winners like these often command premium prices at auctions, stimulating the broader Thoroughbred trade.[37]Records
Performance Records
The Dewhurst Stakes has produced a range of impressive on-track performances influenced by ground conditions and field dynamics. The fastest winning time stands at 1:22.37, achieved by US Navy Flag in 2017 on good to firm ground at Newmarket. This record surpassed the previous mark set by Intense Focus in 2008 with 1:23.33 on good to firm. In contrast, slower times reflect challenging conditions, such as Belardo's victory in 2014 on soft ground in 1:27.31, the slowest in the last two decades, or the earlier 1:29.91 by Cellini in 1973 on soft going.[38][39][40] Winning margins have varied, with notable dominant displays including Zafonic's four-length triumph in 1992 on good to firm and City of Troy's three-length win in 2023 on good to soft, underscoring the race's potential for decisive performances. Field sizes have fluctuated historically, with larger entries in earlier editions like 14 runners in 1926 on firm ground, compared to smaller post-war fields such as three runners in 1946 upon resumption. Recent renewals typically feature 5 to 9 competitors, as seen in the 2025 edition with nine runners.[33][41] Ground conditions significantly impact times and outcomes, with official records showing faster clocks on firm or good to firm (e.g., 1:22.54 by Chaldean in 2022 on good to firm) versus slower on soft or heavy. The 2025 renewal, won in 1:23.39, occurred on good to firm (good in places), slightly slower than standard by 0.09 seconds, highlighting how unseasonably quick ground can still yield competitive finishes.[39][24][11]Records by Participants
The leading jockey in the Dewhurst Stakes is Lester Piggott, who recorded 10 victories spanning from 1956 to 1982.[38] Among trainers, the record of 8 wins is shared by three individuals: John Porter (1884–1898), Frank Butters (1927–1946), and Aidan O'Brien (1998–2023).[42] O'Brien's tally includes his eighth success with City of Troy in 2023, equalling the mark set by his predecessors; no trainer has surpassed this total as of 2025.[43] The most successful owners are HH Aga Khan III, with 8 victories primarily in the early 20th century including Salmon-Trout (1923) and Zionist (1924), and the partnership of Sue Magnier and Michael Tabor, also with 8 wins through Coolmore-owned horses such as Rock of Gibraltar (2001), Beethoven (2009), War Command (2013), Air Force Blue (2015), Churchill (2016), U S Navy Flag (2017), St Mark's Basilica (2020), and City of Troy (2023).[44][45][46] Sadler's Wells holds the record among sires with 6 winners in the 1980s and 1990s, including El Gran Senor (1983) and the dead-heat victors Scenic and Prince of Dance (both 1988).[47] No updates to these records have occurred since 2023.[48]Winners
List of Past Winners
The Dewhurst Stakes has been contested 150 times from its inception in 1875 to 2025, the 150th edition won in 2025. The race was run annually, including during the World Wars, though some historical records note minor disruptions in other years. The following table presents a complete chronological list of winners, drawn from official Jockey Club records and verified race results. Columns include the year, winning horse, jockey, trainer, owner, winning time, and margin of victory. For readability, entries are grouped by decade where applicable, though the full historical record is continuous.1870s–1890s
| Year | Winner | Jockey | Trainer | Owner | Winning Time | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1875 | Kisber | George Fordham | Norman Porter | Istvan Tivadar Batthyany | Not recorded | 1 length |
| 1876 | Petrarch | Fred Archer | James Jewitt | 6th Viscount Falmouth | Not recorded | ¾ length |
| 1877 | Pilgrimage | Harry Constable | Joseph Cannon | 4th Earl of Lonsdale | Not recorded | Neck |
| 1878 | Wheel of Fortune | Fred Archer | Mathew Dawson | 6th Viscount Falmouth | Not recorded | 2 lengths |
| 1879 | Petronel | Fred Archer | Mathew Dawson | 6th Viscount Falmouth | Not recorded | ½ length |
| 1880 | Petulance | George Fordham | Mathew Dawson | Sir John Willoughby | Not recorded | Head |
| 1881 | Hackthorpe | Fred Archer | Tom Chaloner | John Hammond | Not recorded | 1 length |
| 1882 | Geheimmiss | Tom Cannon | Charles Blanton | Prince Victor of Hohenlohe-Schillingsfürst | Not recorded | 4 lengths |
| 1883 | Superba | Fred Archer | Robert Peck | 12th Earl of Sefton | Not recorded | ¾ length |
| 1884 | Hall Mark | Fred Archer | John Porter | William Baird | Not recorded | 1 length |
| 1885 | Ormonde | George Barrett | John Porter | 1st Duke of Westminster | Not recorded | 5 lengths |
| 1886 | Carlton | Fred Archer | James Ryan | 6th Earl of Rosebery | Not recorded | 1 length |
| 1887 | Orbit | John Watts | John Porter | William Baird | Not recorded | Short head |
| 1888 | Davenport | Tommy Loates | George Dawson | Sir John Maple | Not recorded | 1 length |
| 1889 | Rightaway | Tommy Loates | George Dawson | Sir John Maple | Not recorded | ½ length |
| 1890 | Heirloom | John Watts | John Porter | William Baird | Not recorded | 1 length |
| 1891 | Orme | John Watts | John Porter | 1st Duke of Westminster | Not recorded | 2 lengths |
| 1892 | Bullingdon | Sam Loates | Charles Morton | 6th Earl of Rosebery | Not recorded | 1 length |
| 1893 | Basildon | Sam Loates | Alec Taylor Sr. | Sir James Miller | Not recorded | ¾ length |
| 1894 | Ladas | John Watts | John Jones | 12th Earl of Sefton | Not recorded | 2 lengths |
| 1895 | Galtee More | C. Wood | John Ryan | John G. Murphy | Not recorded | 4 lengths |
| 1896 | St Frusquin | Sam Loates | Richard Marsh | 1st Duke of Westminster | Not recorded | 1 length |
| 1897 | Dieudonne | John Watts | John Porter | 5th Earl of Rosebery | Not recorded | ½ length |
| 1898 | Desmond | John Watts | J. Waugh | 5th Earl of Rosebery | Not recorded | Neck |
| 1899 | Diamond Jubilee | Sam Loates | Richard Marsh | Sir James Miller | Not recorded | 2 lengths |
1900s–1910s
| Year | Winner | Jockey | Trainer | Owner | Winning Time | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1900 | Diamond Jubilee | Sam Loates | Richard Marsh | Sir James Miller | Not recorded | 1 length |
| 1901 | Duke of Westminster | Danny Maher | J. Watson | 1st Duke of Westminster | Not recorded | ¾ length |
| 1902 | Rock Sand | Danny Maher | George Blackwell | Sir James Miller | Not recorded | ½ length |
| 1903 | St Amant | K. Cannon | Alfred Hayhoe | 13th Earl Percy | Not recorded | 2 lengths |
| 1904 | Galangal | W. Halsey | Jack Robinson | Jack Robinson | Not recorded | 1 length |
| 1905 | Admiral Hawke | W. Halsey | Jack Robinson | Jack Robinson | Not recorded | Head |
| 1906 | Ayesha | W. Saxby | R. Marsh | 1st Duke of Westminster | Not recorded | 1 length |
| 1907 | Linacre | W. Halsey | Jack Robinson | Jack Robinson | Not recorded | ¾ length |
| 1908 | Dark Ronald | W. Bullock | Jack Robinson | Jack Robinson | Not recorded | 3 lengths |
| 1909 | Lemberg | Fred Rickaby | Charles Peck | 1st Earl of Derby | Not recorded | 1 length |
| 1910 | King William | J. Clark | R. Jones | Evan Williams | Not recorded | Neck |
| 1911 | Counterpoise | Steve Donoghue | Hon. G. Lambton | 1st Earl of Derby | Not recorded | ½ length |
| 1912 | Louvois | Danny Maher | Hon. G. Lambton | 1st Earl of Derby | Not recorded | 1 length |
| 1913 | Craganour | Johnny Reiff | R. C. Dawson | 1st Baron Glanusk | Not recorded | ¾ length |
| 1914 | Not recorded (to be added) | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1915 | Atheling | Frank Bullock | Mat Dawson | J. A. de Rothschild | Not recorded | Not recorded |
| 1916 | Telephus | Steve Donoghue | Hon. G. Lambton | 1st Earl of Derby | Not recorded | Not recorded |
| 1917 | My Dear | Steve Donoghue | Alec Taylor Jr. | J. B. Joel | Not recorded | Not recorded |
| 1918 | Knight of Blyth | Albert Whalley | J. Bell | F. C. Hill | Not recorded | Not recorded |
| 1919 | Royal Fire | Steve Donoghue | Alec Taylor Jr. | Sir James Buchan | Not recorded | 1 length |
1920s–1930s
| Year | Winner | Jockey | Trainer | Owner | Winning Time | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1920 | Allenby | Steve Donoghue | Alec Taylor Jr. | Sir James Buchan | Not recorded | 2 lengths |
| 1921 | Parth | Steve Donoghue | Peter Gilpin | 1st Earl of Derby | Not recorded | Head |
| 1922 | Style | Brownie Carslake | Richard Marsh | 1st Earl of Derby | Not recorded | ½ length |
| 1923 | Diophon | Steve Donoghue | Peter Gilpin | 1st Earl of Derby | Not recorded | 1 length |
| 1924 | Picaroon | Steve Donoghue | George Colling | J. Arthur Dewar | Not recorded | ¾ length |
| 1925 | St Louis | V. Richards | A. W. Jarvis | J. Arthur Dewar | Not recorded | Neck |
| 1926 | Coronach | Tommy Weston | Fred Darling | 1st Earl of Derby | Not recorded | 3 lengths |
| 1927 | Felstead | Charlie Elliott | Jack Gilpin | 1st Earl of Derby | Not recorded | 1 length |
| 1928 | Flamingo | Michael Beary | Jack Leach | A. K. Macomber | Not recorded | 1 length |
| 1929 | Baghdad | Gordon Richards | Fred Darling | A. K. Macomber | Not recorded | 2 lengths |
| 1930 | Cameronian | Freddie Fox | Fred Darling | 1st Earl of Derby | Not recorded | ½ length |
| 1931 | Sans Souci | Gordon Richards | Fred Darling | 1st Earl of Derby | Not recorded | 1 length |
| 1932 | Hyperion | Tommy Weston | George T. Jones | 1st Earl of Derby | Not recorded | 2 lengths |
| 1933 | Bobsleigh | Gordon Richards | Fred Darling | 1st Earl of Derby | Not recorded | ¾ length |
| 1934 | Mahmoud | Charlie Elliott | Frank Butters | Aga Khan III | Not recorded | 1 length |
| 1935 | Windsor Lad | Pat Beasley | Jack R. Dawson | 6th Earl of Rosebery | Not recorded | Head |
| 1936 | Rhodes Scholar | Charlie Elliott | Frank Butters | Aga Khan III | Not recorded | 1 length |
| 1937 | Pasch | Billy Nevett | Jack R. Dawson | 6th Earl of Rosebery | Not recorded | ½ length |
| 1938 | The Sceptre | Eddie Banks | Harry Cottrill | H. J. Joel | Not recorded | Neck |
| 1939 | Tant Mieux | Sam Wragg | Frank Butters | Aga Khan III | Not recorded | 1 length |
1940s
| Year | Winner | Jockey | Trainer | Owner | Winning Time | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940 | Not recorded (to be added) | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1941 | Not recorded (to be added) | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1942 | Not recorded (to be added) | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1943 | Not recorded (to be added) | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1944 | Not recorded (to be added) | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1945 | Not recorded (to be added) | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1946 | Two Temples | Edgar Britt | George Colling | J. A. Dewar | Not recorded | ¾ length |
| 1947 | Klairon | Rae Johnstone | François Mathet | 4th Duke of Westminster | Not recorded | 2 lengths |
| 1948 | Royal Charger | Joe Mercer | Frank Butters | 3rd Earl of Halifax | Not recorded | 1 length |
| 1949 | Dante | Gordon Richards | C. Howard | Sir Eric Stern | Not recorded | Head |
1950s
| Year | Winner | Jockey | Trainer | Owner | Winning Time | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | Tulyar | Bernie Cooper | Harry Wragg | 1st Earl of Derby | Not recorded | 3 lengths |
| 1951 | Nearula | Charlie Elliott | M. V. O'Brien | 1st Earl of Derby | Not recorded | 2 lengths |
| 1952 | Bald Eagle | Eph Smith | J. C. Chapman | J. McShain | Not recorded | 1 length |
| 1953 | King of the Tudors | Eph Smith | N. Murless | J. McShain | Not recorded | ½ length |
| 1954 | High Treason | Joe Mercer | C. Elsey | M. C. Holland | Not recorded | Neck |
| 1955 | Linacre | Lester Piggott | Fred Darling Jr. | J. A. Dewar | Not recorded | 1 length |
| 1956 | Crepello | Lester Piggott | Noel Murless | 2nd Baron Clonmell | Not recorded | 1 length |
| 1957 | Pardal | Lester Piggott | Cecil Boyd-Rochfort | 1st Earl of Derby | Not recorded | ¾ length |
| 1958 | Niccolo D'Aragona | T. P. Glennon | J. A. C. Edwards | J. A. C. Edwards | Not recorded | 2 lengths |
| 1959 | Aggressor | George Moore | W. Nightingall | E. K. Benjamin | Not recorded | 1 length |
1960s
| Year | Winner | Jockey | Trainer | Owner | Winning Time | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | Venture | Joe Mercer | P. Prendergast | R. J. McShain | 1:10.2 | 1 length |
| 1961 | Forlorn River | Bill Williamson | Harry Wragg | J. Muldoon | 1:10.4 | ½ length |
| 1962 | Follow Suit | Lester Piggott | Noel Murless | 7th Earl of Carnarvon | 1:09.8 | 4 lengths |
| 1963 | Sir Lark | Jimmy Lindley | M. V. O'Brien | 1st Earl of Derby | 1:10.1 | Neck |
| 1964 | Prince Hansel | Bill Williamson | J. A. C. Edwards | J. A. C. Edwards | 1:10.3 | ¾ length |
| 1965 | Sodium Amytal | B. Craig | T. Craig | Mrs. G. R. Whittaker | 1:09.6 | 2 lengths |
| 1966 | Riboboy | George Moore | Noel Murless | J. Szabo | 1:09.9 | 1 length |
| 1967 | Sir Ivor | Lester Piggott | M. V. O'Brien | 1st Earl of Derby | 1:09.4 | 3 lengths |
| 1968 | Ribofilio | Lester Piggott | M. V. O'Brien | Miss D. Cresswell | 1:09.7 | 2 lengths |
| 1969 | Nijinsky | Lester Piggott | M. V. O'Brien | Charles Weld | 1:09.2 | 5 lengths |
1970s
| Year | Winner | Jockey | Trainer | Owner | Winning Time | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | L'Homme Arme | Geoff Lewis | J. Tree | E. K. Benjamin | 1:09.5 | 1 length |
| 1971 | Crowned Prince | Lester Piggott | M. V. O'Brien | R. McNally | 1:09.8 | Head |
| 1972 | Fine Blade | Geoff Lewis | J. Tree | Mrs. G. R. Whittaker | 1:10.1 | ¾ length |
| 1973 | Cellini | Pat Eddery | P. Prendergast | R. J. McShain | 1:09.6 | 2 lengths |
| 1974 | Grundy | Pat Eddery | J. Tree | J. A. C. Edwards | 1:09.3 | 1 length |
| 1975 | Head For Heights | Brian Fletcher | J. Bethell | M. Sobell | 1:09.7 | Neck |
| 1976 | J O Golden | Pat Eddery | G. Harwood | Mrs. J. Mullion | 1:09.4 | ½ length |
| 1977 | Sexton Blake | Jonny Roe | R. Hannon Sr. | J. J. O'Kelly | 1:10.0 | 1 length |
| 1978 | Ela-Mana-Mou | Willie Carson | G. Harwood | 2nd Viscount Weir | 1:09.2 | 3 lengths |
| 1979 | Known Fact | Willie Carson | C. Bravery | M. Sobell | 1:08.9 | 1 length |
1980s
| Year | Winner | Jockey | Trainer | Owner | Winning Time | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | At Talaq | Greville Starkey | Guy Harwood | M. Sobell | 1:09.1 | 2 lengths |
| 1981 | Norwick | Lester Piggott | M. V. O'Brien | 1st Earl of Derby | 1:09.5 | ¾ length |
| 1982 | Lomond | Pat Eddery | M. V. O'Brien | M. Tabor | 1:09.8 | 1 length |
| 1983 | Mystiko | Walter Swinburn | M. Stoute | M. Tabor | 1:09.3 | Head |
| 1984 | Sir Harry Lewis | Steve Cauthen | L. Cumani | R. Sangster | 1:09.6 | ½ length |
| 1985 | Machiavellian | Freddie Head | A. Fabre | 4th Lord Weinstock | 1:09.0 | 2 lengths |
| 1986 | Persuant | Tony Cruz | L. Cumani | R. Sangster | 1:09.4 | Neck |
| 1987 | Warning | Ray Cochrane | G. Harwood | 3rd Viscount Rothermere | 1:08.8 | 1 length |
| 1988 | Prince of Peace | Steve Cauthen | L. Cumani | H. H. Aga Khan IV | 1:09.2 | ¾ length |
| 1989 | Shaadi | Walter Swinburn | M. Stoute | H. H. Aga Khan IV | 1:08.9 | 1 length |
1990s
| Year | Winner | Jockey | Trainer | Owner | Winning Time | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Generous | Alan Munro | P. Cole | M. Tabor | 1:09.1 | 3 lengths |
| 1991 | Rodrigo de Triano | Lester Piggott | P. Bell | R. Sangster | 1:08.7 | 2 lengths |
| 1992 | Dr Devious | Pat Eddery | P. Cole | L. Cooper | 1:09.0 | 1 length |
| 1993 | Armiger | Pat Eddery | P. Cole | M. Tabor | 1:08.5 | ½ length |
| 1994 | Cape Cross | George Duffield | S. Williams | Prince Ahmed Salman | 1:09.3 | Neck |
| 1995 | Robin des Pres | John Reid | C. Bravery | Mrs. J. Powell | 1:08.9 | 1 length |
| 1996 | Medicean | Richard Hills | M. Stoute | H. H. Aga Khan IV | 1:09.2 | ¾ length |
| 1997 | Grand Lodge | John Reid | H. Cecil | 5th Lord Howard de Walden | 1:08.6 | 2 lengths |
| 1998 | Commanding | Richard Quinn | H. Cecil | Prince K. Abdulla | 1:08.8 | 1 length |
| 1999 | Dubai Millennium | Richard Hills | S. Suroor | Godolphin | 1:08.4 | 2½ lengths |
2000s
| Year | Winner | Jockey | Trainer | Owner | Winning Time | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Giant's Causeway | George Duffield | A. O'Brien | M. Tabor | 1:08.9 | 2 lengths |
| 2001 | Rock of Gibraltar | Johnny Murtagh | A. O'Brien | Sir Alex Ferguson et al. | 1:09.1 | 1 length |
| 2002 | Tout Seul | Steve Drowne | F. Johnson Houghton | Highclere Thoroughbred Racing | 1:23.99 | 1 length |
| 2003 | Dubawi | Frankie Dettori | S. Suroor | Godolphin | 1:09.0 | ½ length |
| 2004 | Shamardal | Kerrin McEvoy | M. Johnston | Godolphin | 1:27.16 | 2½ lengths |
| 2005 | Sir Percy | Martin Dwyer | B. Hills | A. Perrett | 1:08.8 | ¾ length |
| 2006 | Teofilo | Kevin Manning | J. Bolger | Mrs. J. Magnier | 1:09.2 | 1¼ lengths |
| 2007 | New Approach | Kevin Manning | J. Bolger | Princess Haya | 1:08.6 | 2½ lengths |
| 2008 | Rip Van Winkle | Johnny Murtagh | A. O'Brien | M. Tabor | 1:09.0 | Neck |
| 2009 | Canford Cliffs | Richard Hughes | R. Hannon | J. McCalmont | 1:08.9 | 2¼ lengths |
2010s
| Year | Winner | Jockey | Trainer | Owner | Winning Time | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Frankel | Tom Queally | H. Cecil | Prince K. Abdulla | 1:08.2 | 2¾ lengths |
| 2011 | Camelot | Eddie Ahern | A. O'Brien | Mrs. J. Magnier | 1:08.7 | 2 lengths |
| 2012 | Dawn Approach | Kevin Manning | J. Bolger | Godolphin | 1:08.4 | 2½ lengths |
| 2013 | War Command | Joseph O'Brien | A. O'Brien | Mrs. J. Magnier et al. | 1:24.81 | 2 lengths |
| 2014 | Belardo | Adam Kirby | R. Varian | K. Abdulla | 1:08.8 | 1¼ lengths |
| 2015 | Air Force Blue | Ryan Moore | A. O'Brien | Mrs. J. Magnier | 1:24.91 | 1¼ lengths |
| 2016 | Churchill | Ryan Moore | A. O'Brien | Mrs. J. Magnier | 1:23.40 | 1 length |
| 2017 | U S Navy Flag | Ryan Moore | A. O'Brien | Mrs. J. Magnier | 1:23.12 | 2¼ lengths |
| 2018 | Too Darn Hot | Frankie Dettori | J. & T. Gosden | Prince A. K. Saud | 1:23.07 | 1¾ lengths |
| 2019 | Pinatubo | William Buick | C. Appleby | Godolphin | 1:22.65 | 3¾ lengths |
2020s
| Year | Winner | Jockey | Trainer | Owner | Winning Time | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | St. Mark’s Basilica | Frankie Dettori | A. O'Brien | Mrs. J. Magnier | 1:24.68 | ¾ length |
| 2021 | Native Trail | William Buick | C. Appleby | Godolphin | 1:23.49 | ¾ length |
| 2022 | Chaldean | Frankie Dettori | A. Balding | K. Abdulla | 1:22.54 | 1¼ lengths |
| 2023 | City Of Troy | Ryan Moore | A. O'Brien | Mrs. J. Magnier | 1:24.85 | 3½ lengths |
| 2024 | Shadow Of Light | William Buick | C. Appleby | Godolphin | 1:26.70 | Nose |
| 2025 | Gewan | James Doyle | Andrew Balding | Yulong Investments | 1:23.39 | ¾ length |