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2026 Gordon Richards Stakes Preview
Established in 1963, the Gordon Richards Stakes is a Group 3 flat race that is run at Sandown in late April. The race is open to runners who are four or older and is run over one mile, one furlong and two hundred and nine yards.
The race is named in honour of jockey Sir Gordon Richards, who was champion flat jockey twenty-six times and received a knighthood in 1953.
For sponsorship purposes, the 2026 renewal of the Gordon Richards Stakes will hold the title of 'bet365 Gordon Richards Stakes'.
Gordon Richards Stakes Information:
- Gordon Richards Stakes Past Winners
- Gordon Richards Stakes Trainer Statistics
- Gordon Richards Stakes Jockey Statistics
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How competitive is the Gordon Richards Stakes market? When looking at the over-rounds for the last 20 renewals, the most competitive market was in 2022, when the race had an over-round of 106%. The race in 2006 was a race that was most in the bookie's favour with an over-round of 118%, whilst on average over the last 20 renewals of the Gordon Richards Stakes, the over-round has been 112%, which means the bookie expects to pay out £100 for every £112 which is bet.
Below you will find the 2026 Gordon Richards Stakes Trends. See which patterns have occurred over the recent renewals that you may be able to use for the next renewal. We also have a section that looks at the Gordon Richards Stakes Trend Analysis. With the field now finalised, we have the Gordon Richards Stakes Trend Shortlist, which is created using the listed trends.
These are the top three quickest-run Gordon Richards Stakes races over the last 20 renewals:
- Adayar (2:05.37) in 2023
- Crystal Ocean (2:07.80) in 2019
- Kings Gambit (2:08.01) in 2011
Looking at the future form, is the winner worth following next time out? Over the past 20 renewals, if you had followed the winner of the Gordon Richards Stakes next time out, then you would have backed a total of 5 winners. Backing all 19 runners who have been out since their win at SP next time out would have returned an LSP of -6.13. Remember to use the racing predictions along with the information on this page to find a bet on the 2026 Gordon Richards Stakes.
Over the last 20 renewals, it was Adayar, trained by Charlie Appleby and ridden by William Buick, who set the fastest winning time in the Gordon Richards Stakes. That runner won the race in a time of 2:05.37 in 2023. At the other end of the scale, it was the combination of trainer John Gosden and jockey William Buick with Colombian who set the slowest winning time; the race-winning time was 2:24.60 in the 2012 renewal.
Gordon Richards Stakes Past Winners
Here are the Gordon Richards Stakes' past winners for the last 10 renewals. Each row details the race year, the winning horse, and the horse's age & weight. Also detailed is the stall from which the horse came and the total number of runners in the race. The horse's trainer and the jockey at the time of winning the Gordon Richards Stakes are also displayed, along with the starting price at which the horse was sent off.
Race Notes: The 2023 renewal was abandoned due to unsafe ground and rescheduled at Newmarket during the Guineas Festival.
| Year | Horse (Drawn) | Info |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 2:11.22 | Al Aasy (IRE) 8yo 9-2 (5 of 7) 15/2 | Jim Crowley William Haggas (GB) |
| 2024 2:10.15 | Okeechobee (GB) 5yo 9-2 (2 of 7) 100/30 | Ryan Moore Harry Charlton (GB) |
| 2023 2:05.37 | Adayar (IRE) 5yo 9-2 (6 of 5) 5/6F | William Buick Charlie Appleby (GB) |
| 2022 2:12.59 | Mostahdaf (IRE) 4yo 9-3 (1 of 3) 1/2F | Jim Crowley John & Thady Gosden (GB) |
| 2021 2:13.56 | Waldkonig (GB) 4yo 9-0 (3 of 7) 6/4F | Frankie Dettori John & Thady Gosden (GB) |
| 2019 2:07.80 | Crystal Ocean (GB) 5yo 9-0 (5 of 7) 5/6F | Ryan Moore Sir Michael Stoute (GB) |
| 2018 2:11.48 | Crystal Ocean (GB) 4yo 9-0 (2 of 6) 1/1F | Ryan Moore Sir Michael Stoute (GB) |
| 2017 2:14.16 | Ulysses (IRE) 4yo 9-0 (6 of 8) 3/1 | Andrea Atzeni Sir Michael Stoute (GB) |
| 2016 2:13.14 | My Dream Boat (IRE) 4yo 9-3 (1 of 7) 8/1 | Adam Kirby Clive Cox (GB) |
| 2015 2:10.25 | Western Hymn (GB) 4yo 9-0 (1 of 5) 7/2 | Frankie Dettori John Gosden (GB) |
Where have the winning runners come from?
Here are the countries where the winning trainers of the Gordon Richards Stakes have been based:
- GB: 20 winners with an additional 21 placings from 126 runners
- IRE: 0 winners with an additional 2 placings from 3 runners
- FR: 0 winners with an additional 0 placings from 1 runner
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Gordon Richards Stakes Trainer Statistics
The leading trainer in the Gordon Richards Stakes over the last 20 renewals is John & Thady Gosden, who has won the race twice, with those two winners coming from Waldkonig (2021) and Mostahdaf (2022).
Here are the Gordon Richards Stakes trainer statistics over the last 20 renewals for trainers who have entries in the 2026 renewal; those not listed have not had a runner. (R = Runners, W = Winners, P = Places including winners, Win LSP is based on 1pt Win and EW LSP is based on 0.5pt Win & 0.5pt Place):
| Trainer | R-W-P | Win | EW |
|---|---|---|---|
| John & Thady Gosden | 4-2-2 | +0.00 | -1.06 |
| Andrew Balding | 7-0-1 | -7.00 | -4.50 |
| Roger Varian | 2-0-0 | -2.00 | -2.00 |
| K R Burke | 1-0-0 | -1.00 | -1.00 |
Gordon Richards Stakes Jockey Statistics
The leading jockey in the Gordon Richards Stakes over the last 20 renewals is Ryan Moore, who has won the race six times, with those six winners coming from Ask (2008), Tartan Bearer (2009), Glass Harmonium (2010), Crystal Ocean (2018 & 2019) and Okeechobee (2024). The only other jockey to have recorded multiple wins in the Gordon Richards Stakes is William Buick (2 wins).
Here are the Gordon Richards Stakes jockey statistics over the last 20 renewals for jockeys who have rides in the 2026 renewal; those not listed have not had a runner. (R = Runners, W = Winners, P = Places including winners, Win LSP is based on 1pt Win and EW LSP is based on 0.5pt Win & 0.5pt Place):
| Jockey | R-W-P | Win | EW |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Moore (King Of Cities) | 17-6-9 | +0.88 | -1.10 |
| William Buick (Devils Advocate) | 7-2-4 | -0.84 | +1.10 |
| Oisin Murphy (Almeric) | 3-0-1 | -3.00 | -1.56 |
2026 Gordon Richards Stakes Trends
Favourites finishing positions (oldest to latest): 4, 2, 5, 1, 1, (3, 4), 5, 3, 1, 4, 2, 2, 3, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 3, 5
The percentage shown is the proportion of runners who fell under that factor. High percentages are less appealing than lower ones, as you would expect them to do well.
- 20 / 20 (65%) - Achieved an RPR of 102+ (LTO)
- 20 / 20 (75%) - No bigger than 14/1
- 20 / 20 (76%) - Within the first 5 of the market
- 20 / 20 (79%) - No bigger than 14/1 (LTO)
- 20 / 20 (82%) - Ran in 4 - 23 races (Career)
- 20 / 20 (82%) - Is not CHI/FR/GER/USA bred
- 20 / 20 (82%) - Achieved an RPR of 105+ (Last Win)
- 20 / 20 (83%) - Not on STD/FS (LTO)
- 20 / 20 (84%) - Had 3 - 15 placings (Non-Hcps)
- 20 / 20 (85%) - Ran in 1 - 8 races (1 Year)
- 20 / 20 (86%) - Fewer than 3 races (180 Days)
- 20 / 20 (86%) - Fewer than 2 races (90 Days)
- 20 / 20 (88%) - No bigger than 10/1 (Last Win)
- 20 / 20 (88%) - Beaten no more -14l (LTO)
- 20 / 20 (89%) - Had 3 - 15 placings (Career)
Remember to use the trends listed above, along with the Sandown racing predictions, to see if you can find the winner of the Gordon Richards Stakes. Did you know that we have an OLBG Betting School section on OLBG? It is a place to help you improve your betting experience with articles covering numerous topics.
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Gordon Richards Stakes Trend Shortlist
Sandown will host the 2026 renewal of the Gordon Richards Stakes, which will be run at 2:25 pm on Friday, 24th April 2026, and these are the runners who perform best based on the trends, along with the trainer, jockey and their record in the race (Runs-Wins-Places Win LSP / EW LSP):
- 15/15 Saddadd (11/2)
- Roger Varian (2-0-0 -2.00 / -2.00)
- Ray Dawson (0-0-0 0.00 / 0.00)
Others: Almeric (14/15), King Of Cities (14/15), Devils Advocate (13/15) and Muddy Mooy (12/15).
*Trainer & Jockey numbers are Runs-Wins-Places Win LSP / EW LSP, Runners, Odds and Trends Passed/Failed correct at the time of posting (12:59 pm Wednesday 22nd April 2026), if no odds were available at the time of posting, then forecasted odds are used.
Gordon Richards Stakes Trend Analysis
✅ The trend factor, which has produced 10+ winners and shows the best LSP, an LSP of +10.36, is when runners had a GB-bred dam.
❌ The worst performing factor that has failed to produce a single winner is when runners ran on Standard ground last time out, when backing these, the trend shows a record of 0-20.
Here are the most recent winning draws, along with the further placings in brackets:
- 2025: Winner in 5 (4) [7 Runners]
- 2024: Winner in 2 (4) [7 Runners]
- 2023: Winner in 6 (2) [5 Runners]
- 2022: Winner in 1 [3 Runners]
- 2021: Winner in 3 (2) [7 Runners]
The courses that have produced the most winners of the Gordon Richards Stakes are Ascot and Newmarket (Rowley); there have been a total of 3 winners from each of those courses.
The race is open to both sexes, with male runners having produced a total of 20 winners from a total of 126 runners, while female runners have produced 0 winners from a total of 4 runners.
Looking over the past renewals, these are the stallions whose offspring have produced multiple winners of the Gordon Richards Stakes:
- Galileo (3 Wins)
- Sea The Stars (3 Wins)
- Frankel (2 Wins)
- Sadlers Wells (2 Wins)
These are the stallions whose offspring have not produced a winner of the Gordon Richards Stakes despite multiple attempts:
- Cape Cross (0 Wins from 5 runners)
- Dansili (0 Wins from 5 runners)
Looking at the winning odds over the last 20 renewals, the biggest-priced winner was Weightless in 2005, winning for Amanda Perrett at odds of 14/1 under the guidance of Johnny Murtagh. Looking at the runners at the head of the market over the last 20 renewals, there have been 8 winning favourites in the race. Ahead of the 2026 Gordon Richards Stakes, why not head over to the best racing tipster page to see what the tipsters are backing today?
Route to the Gordon Richards Stakes
Many trainers target races as preparation for the Gordon Richards Stakes. These are the races which the recent winners ran in before coming here:
| Info | Last Race |
|---|---|
| 2025 - Al Aasy Newbury - 3rd of 6 (5/6) | BetVictor St Simon Stakes |
| 2024 - Okeechobee Kempton (AW) - 2nd of 5 (12/1) | Virgin Bet Every Saturday Money Back Magnolia Stakes |
| 2023 - Adayar Ascot - 2nd of 9 (6/1) | British Champion Stakes |
| 2022 - Mostahdaf Newmarket (Rowley) - 1st of 10 (3/1) | Darley Stakes |
| 2021 - Waldkonig Pontefract - 1st of 5 (5/4) | Go Racing In Yorkshire Handicap |
| 2019 - Crystal Ocean Ascot - 2nd of 8 (11/4) | British Champion Stakes |
| 2018 - Crystal Ocean Doncaster - 2nd of 11 (5/1) | St Leger |
| 2017 - Ulysses Santa Anita - 4th of 12 (10/1) | Breeders' Cup Turf |
| 2016 - My Dream Boat Saint-Cloud - 1st of 12 (19/2) | Prix Perth |
| 2015 - Western Hymn Ascot - 4th of 9 (14/1) | British Champion Stakes |
Article Contributor Information
We are fortunate to have an excellent team of specialists and experts at OLBG. Contributing to the creation and maintenance of this Gordon Richards Stakes Preview are Andy and James. They both work on the Horse Racing Tips team, overseeing the tipsters and managing the tip settlement, while also creating and managing all the horse racing event previews for Flat racing.
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