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Portland Handicap
Flat horse race in Britain
| 2026 | ||
| Air Force One | Twilight Calls | Al Shabab Storm |
| Previous years | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | ||
| Eternal Sunshine | Apollo One | Rosario |
| 2022 | ||
| Chipstead | Call Me Ginger | Count D'Orsay |
| 2021 | ||
| Hurricane Ivor | Boundless Power | Count D'Orsay |
| 2020-2011 | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | ||
| Stone Of Destiny | Danzeno | Yimou |
| 2019 | ||
| Oxted | A Momentofmadness | Show Stealer |
| 2018 | ||
| A Momentofmadness | Encrypted | Wentworth Falls |
| 2017 | ||
| Spring Loaded | Vibrant Chords | Justanotherbottle |
| 2016 | ||
| Captain Colby | Humidor | Harry Hurricane |
| 2015 | ||
| Steps | Harry Hurricane | Another Wise Kid |
| 2014 | ||
| Muthmir | Bogart | Humidor |
| 2013 | ||
| Angels Will Fall | Steps | Secret Witness |
| 2012 | ||
| Doc Hay | Face The Problem | Secret Witness |
| 2011 | ||
| Nocturnal Affair | Confessional | Addictive Dream |
| 2010-2001 | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | ||
| Poet's Place | Bajan Tryst | Deacon Blues |
| 2009 | ||
| Santo Padre | Everymanforhimself | Captain Dunne |
| 2008 | ||
| Hogmaneigh | River Falcon | Siren's Gift |
| 2007 | ||
| Fullandby | Paradise Isle | Pearly Wey |
| 2006 | ||
| Fantasy Believer | One Putra | Hogmaneigh |
| 2005 | ||
| Out After Dark | Pieter Brueghel | Continent |
| 2004 | ||
| Halmahera | Texas Gold | Ptarmigan Ridge |
| 2003 | ||
| Halmahera | Corridor Creeper | Baltic King |
| 2002 | ||
| Halmahera | Injaaz | Kier Park |
| 2001 | ||
| Smokin Beau | Seven No Trumps | Guinea Hunter |
| 2000-1991 | ||
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| 2000 | ||
| Compton Banker | Delegate | Smart Predator |
| 1999 | ||
| Astonished | Cretan Gift | Ocker |
| 1998 | ||
| Cadeaux Cher | Nuclear Debate | Ansellman |
| 1997 | ||
| Dashing Blue | Sharp Hat | My Best Valentine |
| 1996 | ||
| Musical Season | Sylva Paradise | Lago Di Varano |
| 1995 | ||
| Hello Mister | Bold Effort | Cool Jazz |
| 1994 | ||
| Hello Mister | Double Blue | Princess Oberon |
| 1993 | ||
| Amron | Thousla Rock | Call Me I'm Blue |
| 1992 | ||
| Lochsong | Venture Capitalist | Cantoris |
| 1991 | ||
| Sarcita | Baysham | Love Returned |
| 1990-1988 | ||
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| 1990 | ||
| Love Legend | Katies First | Joe Sugden |
| 1989 | ||
| Craft Express | Farmer Jock | Gallant Hope |
| 1988 | ||
| Roman Prose | Glencroft | Powder Blue |
The Portland Handicap is a flat handicap horse race in Great Britain open to horses aged three years or older. It is run at Doncaster over a distance of 5 furlongs and 143 yards (1,137 metres), and it is scheduled to take place each year in September.
01History
The event was established in 1855, and for a period it was known as the Portland Plate. The original course started opposite a coaching inn called Red House, and it featured a left-handed bend at about halfway. The race was later transferred to a straight course.
The Portland Handicap is held during Doncaster's four-day St. Leger Festival, and it is currently staged on the third day, the same day as the St Leger Stakes.
02Winners since 1900
- Weights given in stones and pounds.
| Year | Winner | Age | Weight | Jockey | Trainer | SP | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1900 | Lucknow | 5 | 7-04 | Tod Sloan | Richard Marsh | 1004 4/1 JF | 1:09.00 |
| 1901 | Dieudonne | 6 | 8-00 | Danny Maher | Richard Marsh | 1005.5 11/2 | 1:09.80 |
| 1902 | Gladwin | 3 | 6-03 | Charlie Trigg | Eugene Leigh | 1010 10/1 | |
| 1903 | Nabot | 4 | |||||
| 1904 | Santry | 3 | 7-13 | Skeets Martin | Philip Greusil | 1010 10/1 | |
| 1905 | Xeny | 4 | 8-12 | Danny Maher | John Brewer | 1016.6666666667 100/6 | |
| 1906 | Nero | 3 | 6-05 | Frank Wootton | Peter Gilpin | 1012.5 100/8 | |
| 1907 | Woolley | 5 | 6-07 | Frank Wootton | James Westlake | 1010 10/1 | |
| 1908 | The Welkin | 4 | 7-09 | Leslie Hewitt | G Edwards | 1007 7/1 | |
| 1909 | Americus Girl | 4 | 8-13 | Danny Maher | Philip Peebles | 1004.5 9/2 F | |
| 1910 | Hallaton | 8 | 8-06 | Danny Maher | Richard Dawson | 1005.5 11/2 F | |
| 1911 | Stolen Kiss | 4 | 8-00 | Charlie Trigg | Renwick | 1014.2857142857 100/7 | 1:07.80 |
| 1912 | Wethers Well | 4 | 9-01 | Steve Donoghue | Fallon | 1008 8/1 | 1:11.00 |
| 1913 | Hornet's Beauty | 5 | 9-09 | Elijah Wheatley | Felix Leach | 1004.5 9/2 | 1:09.40 |
| 1914 | Flying Orb | 3 | 7-11 | Charlie Trigg | Pat Hartigan | 1012.5 100/8 | |
| 1915-18 | no race | ||||||
| 1919 | Irish Elegance | 4 | 10-02 | Bernard Carslake | Harry Cottrill | 1002.25 9/4 F | |
| 1920 | Pelops | 3 | 7-12 | Vic Smyth | F Hunt | 1020 20/1 | 1:10.00 |
| 1921 | Glanmerin | 5 | 9-05 | Bernard Carslake | Samuel Pickering | 1006 6/1 F | 1:09.00 |
| 1922 | Two Step | 3 | 8-10 | Herbert Jones | Alec Taylor Jr. | 1014.2857142857 100/7 | 1:14.40 |
| 1923 | Polydipsia | 6 | 8-05 | William McLachlan Sr. | Etienne De Mestre | 1012.5 100/8 | 1:08.20 |
| 1924 | Heverswood | 3 | 8-12 | Charlie Elliott | Jack Jarvis | 1010 10/1 | 1:12.00 |
| 1925 | Diomedes | 3 | 9-02 | Jack Leach | Harvey Leader | 1002.5 5/2 F | 1:07.60 |
| 1926 | Sunstone | 5 | 8-00 | George Archibald Sr. | Reg Day | 1012.5 100/8 | 1:09.00 |
| 1927 | Mayrian | 4 | 6-07 | Arthur Wragg | Walter Earl | 1016.6666666667 100/6 | 1:11.80 |
| 1928 | Tag End | 4 | 9-00 | Bernard Carslake | Charles Peck | 1014.2857142857 100/7 | 1:06.80 |
| 1929 | Tag End | 5 | 9-05 | Freddie Fox | Charles Peck | 1002 2/1 F | 1:08.20 |
| 1930 | Polar Bear | 3 | 8-09 | Johnny Dines | Harry Cottrill | 1010 10/1 | |
| 1931 | Xandover | 4 | 9-07 | Charlie Elliott | Basil Jarvis | 1002.75 11/4 F | 1:11.80 |
| 1932 | Polar Bear | 5 | 8-08 | Bernard Carslake | Charles Peck | 1016.6666666667 100/6 | 1:10.20 |
| 1933 | Valkyrie | 4 | 7-05 | Tommy Barber | Colledge Leader | 1014.2857142857 100/7 | 1:08.40 |
| 1934 | Rosemary's Pet | 5 | 8-12 | Bernard Carslake | Charles Peck | 1006 6/1 | 1:05.60 |
| 1935 | Shalfleet | 4 | 9-07 | Henri Jelliss | Harvey Leader | 1008 8/1 | 1:09.20 |
| 1936 | Shalfleet | 5 | 9-02 | Henri Jelliss | Harvey Leader | 1010 10/1 | 1:09.40 |
| 1937 | Carissa | 3 | 8-03 | Steve Donoghue | Harry Peacock | 1012.5 100/8 | 1:09.60 |
| 1938 | The Drummer | 6 | 7-03 | Doug Smith | Billy Carr | 1007 7/1 JF | 1:09.00 |
| 1939-40 | no race | ||||||
| 1941 | Comatas | 4 | 8-11 | Billy Nevett | Ossie Bell | 1014.2857142857 100/7 | 1:11.20 |
| 1942-45 | no race | ||||||
| 1946 | The Shah | 4 | 7-05 | Joe Sime | Bertie Bullock | 1007 7/1 | 1:11.20 |
| 1947 | Good View | 5 | 8-00 | Michael Beary | Evan Parker | 1014.2857142857 100/7 | 1:08.60 |
| 1948 | Gold Mist | 3 | 7-12 | Cliff Richards | Noel Murless | 1020 20/1 | 1:09.20 |
| 1949 | Le Lavandou | 5 | 7-07 | Percy Evans | Gordon Johnson Houghton | 1025 25/1 | 1:09.60 |
| 1950 | Paramount | 4 | 8-09 | Charlie Smirke | Marcus Marsh | 1014.2857142857 100/7 | 1:11.60 |
| 1951 | Reminiscence | 4 | 8-10 | Charlie Smirke | Walter Nightingall | 1016.6666666667 100/6 | 1:10.00 |
| 1952 | Stephen Paul | 4 | 9-03 | Gordon Richards | Atty Persse | 1003.3333333333 100/30 F | 1:08.40 |
| 1953 | Reminiscence | 6 | 8-08 | Edgar Britt | Jack Ormston | 1014.2857142857 100/7 | 1:08.40 |
| 1954 | Vilmoray | 4 | 9-00 | Tony Shrive | Bertie Bullock | 1014.2857142857 100/7 | 1:11.40 |
| 1955 | Princely Gift | 4 | 9-04 | Lester Piggott | Noel Murless | 1002.5 5/2 F | 1:07.80 |
| 1956 | Epaulette | 5 | 8-02 | Willie Snaith | Sam Armstrong | 1008 8/1 | 1:09.40 |
| 1957 | Refined | 3 | 8-10 | Doug Smith | Paddy Prendergast | 1009 9/1 | 1:13.20 |
| 1958 | Welsh Abbot | 3 | 9-02 | Stan Clayton | Walter Nightingall | 1011.1111111111 100/9 | 1:06.20 |
| 1959 | New World | 6 | 7-03 | Derrick Greening | Toby Balding | 1025 25/1 | 1:06.00 |
| 1960 | Accompanist | 5 | 7-06 | Derek Morris | Freddie Maxwell | 1007 7/1 | 1:09.20 |
| 1961 | Winna | 4 | 7-02 | Cliff Parkes | Harry Wragg | 1012.5 100/8 | 1:07.80 |
| 1962 | Harmon | 3 | 8-02 | Scobie Breasley | Rufus Beasley | 1009 9/1 | 1:07.60 |
| 1963 | Marcher | 3 | 8-09 | Ron Hutchinson | Dave Hanley | 1016.6666666667 100/6 | 1:07.20 |
| 1964 | Comefast | 5 | 7-13 | Eddie Hide | J Vickers | 1009 9/1 | 1:08.80 |
| 1965 | Go Shell | 3 | 8-07 | Doug Smith | Bernard van Cutsem | 1014.2857142857 100/7 | 1:13.60 |
| 1966 | Audrey Joan | 3 | 7-03 | Sandy Barclay | Eric Cousins | 1020 20/1 | 1:07.80 |
| 1967 | Florescence | 3 | 8-13 | Bill Williamson | Frank Armstrong | 1011.1111111111 100/9 | 1:06.80 |
| 1968 | Gold Pollen | 3 | 7-07 | Ernie Johnson | Ryan Jarvis | 1002.75 11/4 F | 1:11.40 |
| 1969 | Mountain Call | 4 | 8-11 | Lester Piggott | Bernard van Cutsem | 1002.75 11/4 F | 1:08.60 |
| 1970 | Virginia Boy | 4 | 7-01 | Dennis McKay | Doug Smith | 1009 9/1 | 1:10.20 |
| 1971 | Royben | 3 | 8-06 | Bill Williamson | Scobie Breasley | 1006.5 13/2 | 1:07.30 |
| 1972 | Privateer | 6 | 8-01 | Eddie Hide | Bill Wightman | 1008 8/1 | 1:09.54 |
| 1973 | Supreme Gift | 3 | 8-06 | Jock Wilson | Brian Swift | 1003.3333333333 100/30 F | 1:07.84 |
| 1974 | Matinee | 3 | 8-11 | Frankie Durr | Jack Clayton | 1010 10/1 | 1:11.41 |
| 1975 | Walk By | 3 | 8-10 | Eddie Hide | Bill Wightman | 1009 9/1 | 1:09.96 |
| 1976 | Hei'land Jamie | 5 | 7-13 | Terry McKeown | Neil Adam | 1020 20/1 | 1:10.34 |
| 1977 | Jon George | 3 | 7-12 | Willie Carson | Mick Easterby | 1005.5 11/2 F | 1:08.59 |
| 1978 | Goldhills Pride | 4 | 8-10 | Kevan Leason | Tommy Craig | 1008 8/1 | 1:09.13 |
| 1979 | Oh Simmie | 4 | 7-00 | B. Jones | Reg Hollinshead | 1010 10/1 | 1:08.29 |
| 1980 | Swelter | 4 | 8-02 | Philip Robinson | Frankie Durr | 1008 8/1 | 1:10.29 |
| 1981 | Touch Boy | 5 | 8-11 | Tony Ives | Jack Berry | 1016 16/1 | 1:08.55 |
| 1982 | Vorvados | 5 | 8-13 | Lester Piggott | Michael Haynes | 1006 6/1 | 1:09.06 |
| 1983 | Out of Hand | 4 | 7-03 | Steve Dawson | D. Dale | 1014 14/1 | 1:07.50 |
| 1984 | Dawn's Delight | 6 | 7-08 | Lindsay Charnock | Ken Ivory | 1020 20/1 | 1:09.71 |
| 1985 | Lochtillum | 6 | 8-01 | Ray Cochrane | Jamie Douglas-Home | 1014 14/1 | 1:08.71 |
| 1986 | Felipe Toro | 3 | 8-02 | John Lowe | Peter Easterby | 1005.5 11/2 F | 1:06.65 |
| 1987 | Dawn's Delight | 9 | 8-13 | Michael Wigham | Ken Ivory | 1014 14/1 | 1:09.32 |
| 1988 | Roman Prose | 3 | 9-03 | Ian Johnson | Les Cottrell | 1008 8/1 | 1:07.29 |
| 1989 | Craft Express | 3 | 8-09 | Bobby Elliott | Mark Johnston | 1025 25/1 | 1:09.78 |
| 1990 | Love Legend | 5 | 8-07 | Alan Munro | David Arbuthnot | 1012 12/1 | 1:09.06 |
| 1991 | Sarcita | 3 | 8-06 | Willie Carson | David Elsworth | 1006.5 13/2 F | 1:07.08 |
| 1992 | Lochsong | 4 | 8-12 | Willie Carson | Ian Balding | 1004 4/1 F | 1:07.78 |
| 1993 | Amron | 6 | 9-00 | Nicky Carlisle | Jack Berry | 1012 12/1 | 1:08.12 |
| 1994 | Hello Mister | 3 | 8-10 | Pat McCabe | Jack O'Donoghue | 1012 12/1 | 1:07.84 |
| 1995 | Hello Mister | 4 | 8-07 | Pat McCabe | Jack O'Donoghue | 1007 7/1 F | 1:06.62 |
| 1996 | Musical Season | 4 | 8-05 | Kevin Darley | David Barron | 1033 33/1 | 1:07.94 |
| 1997 | Dashing Blue | 4 | 9-12 | Kevin Darley | Ian Balding | 1010 10/1 | 1:06.67 |
| 1998 | Cadeaux Cher | 4 | 8-07 | Ray Cochrane | Barry Hills | 1020 20/1 | 1:09.88 |
| 1999 | Astonished | 3 | 9-06 | Kieren Fallon | John Hammond | 1005.5 11/2 F | 1:08.34 |
| 2000 | Compton Banker | 3 | 8-08 | Frankie Dettori | Gerard Butler | 1003.5 7/2 F | 1:08.51 |
| 2001 | Smokin Beau | 4 | 9-04 | Matthew Henry | John Cullinan | 1014 14/1 | 1:08.09 |
| 2002 | Halmahera | 7 | 8-13 | Darryll Holland | Kevin Ryan | 1006 6/1 F | 1:07.23 |
| 2003 | Halmahera | 8 | 9-04 | Frankie Dettori | Kevin Ryan | 1011 11/1 | 1:09.31 |
| 2004 | Halmahera | 9 | 9-10 | Neil Callan | Kevin Ryan | 1011 11/1 | 1:05.64 |
| 2005 | Out After Dark | 4 | 8-12 | Adam Kirby | Clive Cox | 1014 14/1 | 1:07.26 |
| 2006 | Fantasy Believer | 8 | 8-13 | Jimmy Quinn | John Quinn | 1020 20/1 | 1:02.44 |
| 2007 | Fullandby | 5 | 8-13 | P. J. McDonald | Tim Etherington | 1020 20/1 | 1:06.63 |
| 2008 | Hogmaneigh | 5 | 9-06 | Saleem Golam | Stuart Williams | 1011 11/1 | 1:08.55 |
| 2009 | Santo Padre | 5 | 9-01 | Colm O'Donoghue | David Marnane | 1014 14/1 | 1:06.72 |
| 2010 | Poet's Place | 5 | 9-04 | Phillip Makin | David Barron | 1004 4/1 F | 1:07.79 |
| 2011 | Nocturnal Affair | 5 | 9-05 | Neil Callan | David Marnane | 1014 14/1 | 1:06.69 |
| 2012 | Doc Hay | 5 | 8-11 | Daniel Tudhope | David O'Meara | 1020 20/1 | 1:06.01 |
| 2013 | Angels Will Fall | 4 | 9-02 | Robert Winston | Charlie Hills | 1016 16/1 | 1:08.14 |
| 2014 | Muthmir | 4 | 9-07 | Paul Hanagan | William Haggas | 1003 3/1 F | 1:05.38 |
| 2015 | Steps | 7 | 9-07 | Louis Steward | Roger Varian | 1012 12/1 | 1:08.79 |
| 2016 | Captain Colby | 4 | 9-00 | William Buick | Ed Walker | 1006 6/1 | 1:06.91 |
| 2017 | Spring Loaded | 5 | 8-09 | Joey Haynes | Paul D'Arcy | 1012 12/1 | 1:06.81 |
| 2018 | A Momentofmadness | 5 | 9-04 | William Buick | Charles Hills | 1025 25/1 | 1:06.04 |
| 2019 | Oxted | 3 | 9-04 | Cieren Fallon | Roger Teal | 1014 14/1 | 1:06.31 |
| 2020 | Stone of Destiny | 5 | 9-00 | Silvestre de Sousa | Andrew Balding | 1016 16/1 | 1:06.67 |
| 2021 | Hurricane Ivor | 4 | 9-10 | Tom Marquand | William Haggas | 1005.5 11/2 F | 1:08.56 |
| 2022 | Call Me Ginger | 6 | 8-07 | Amie Waugh | Jim Goldie | 1020 20/1 | 1:08.27 |
| 2023 | Annaf | 4 | 9-12 | Rossa Ryan | Michael Appleby | 1007 7/1 | 1:07.53 |
| 2024 | American Affair | 4 | 8-13 | Paul Mulrennan | Jim Goldie | 1004 4/1 F | 1:06.27 |
| 2025 | Eternal Sunshine | 5 | 7-13 | Lauren Young | Jim Goldie | 1012 12/1 | 1:07.03 |
| 2026 |
03Earlier winners
- 1855: Manganese
- 1856: Lance
- 1857: Meta
- 1858: The Ancient Briton
- 1859: Tight-fit
- 1860: Tattoo
- 1861: Lady Clifden
- 1862: Queen of Trumps
- 1863: Welland
- 1864: Persuasion
- 1865: Kilkenny
- 1866: Skylark
- 1867: Bounceaway
- 1868: Lady Zetland
- 1869: Argyle
- 1870: Oxonian
- 1871: St Vincent
- 1872: Little Nell
- 1873: Grand Flaneur
- 1874: Genevieve
- 1875: Grand Flaneur
- 1876: Lollypop
- 1877: Rosbach
- 1878: Telescope
- 1879: Hackthorpe
- 1880: Discount
- 1881: Mowerina
- 1882: Martini
- 1883: Lowland Chief
- 1884: Leeds
- 1885: Dalmeny
- 1886: Modwena
- 1887: Lisbon
- 1888: Goldseeker
- 1889: Galloping Queen
- 1890: L'Abbesse de Jouarre
- 1891: Tostig
- 1892: Marvel
- 1893: Whisperer
- 1894: Grey Leg
- 1895: Whiston
- 1896: Grig
- 1897: Kilkerran
- 1898: Eager
- 1899: Mazeppa
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