The Cocked Hat Stakes is a Listed flat horse race in Great Britain open to three-year-old colts and geldings. It is run at Goodwood over a distance of 1 mile 3 furlongs and 44 yards (2,253 metres), and it is scheduled to take place each year in May.
| Listed race | |
| Location | Goodwood Racecourse W. Sussex, England |
|---|---|
| Inaugurated | 1970 |
| Race type | Flat / Thoroughbred |
| Sponsor | William Hill |
| Website | Goodwood |
| Race information | |
| Distance | 1m 3f 44y (2,253 metres) |
| Surface | Turf |
| Track | Right-handed |
| Qualification | Three-year-old colts and geldings |
| Weight | 9 st 2 lb Penalties 5 lb for Group winners* 3 lb for Listed winners* *after 31 August 2023 |
| Purse | £60,000 (2024) 1st: £34,026 |
| 2024 | ||
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| Meydaan | Space Legend | Royal Power |
| Previous years | ||
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| 2023 | ||
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| Gregory | Klondike | Hadrianus |
| 2022 | ||
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| Lionel | Aldous Huxley | Lysander |
| 2021 | ||
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| Lone Eagle | Yibir | Gentleman Joe |
| 2020-2011 | ||
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| 2020 | ||
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| Khalifa Sat | Emissary | Celestran |
| 2019 | ||
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| Private Secretary | Spanish Mission | Fifth Position |
| 2018 | ||
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| Aspetar | Main Street | Highbrow |
| 2017 | ||
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| Khalidi | Fierce Impact | Raheen House |
| 2016 | ||
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| Algometer | Prize Money | Ormito |
| 2015 | ||
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| Storm The Stars | Best Of Times | Medrano |
| 2014 | ||
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| Observational | Marzocco | Signposted |
| 2013 | ||
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| Disclaimer | Contributor | Only 2 Ran |
| 2012 | ||
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| Michelangelo | Expense Claim | Perennial |
| 2011 | ||
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| Masked Marvel | Namibian | Picture Editor |
| 2010-2001 | ||
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| 2010 | ||
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| Rewilding | Prizefighting | Very Good Day |
| 2009 | ||
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| Alwaary | Beauchamp Xerxes | Sight Unseen |
| 2008 | ||
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| City Leader | Scintillo | Top Lock |
| 2007 | ||
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| Halicarnassus | Eastern Anthem | Broghill |
| 2006 | ||
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| Championship Point | Sienna Storm | Senor Dali |
| 2005 | ||
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| Unfurled | Indigo Cat | Belenus |
| 2004 | ||
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| Manyana | Crocodile Dundee | Red Lancer |
| 2003 | ||
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| High Accolade | Unigold | Westmoreland Road |
| 2002 | ||
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| Coshocton | Dubai Destination | Frankies Dream |
| 2001 | ||
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| Asian Heights | Wareed | Snowstorm |
| 2000-1991 | ||
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| 2000 | ||
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| Roscius | St Expedit | Bogus Dreams |
| 1999 | ||
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| Dubai Millennium | Red Sea | Clodion |
| 1998 | ||
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| Rabah | Mutamam | Pegnitz |
| 1997 | ||
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| Grapeshot | Running Stag | Shii-Take |
| 1996 | ||
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| Don Micheletto | Prize Giving | St Mawes |
| 1995 | ||
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| Pentire | Istidaad | Fahal |
| 1994 | ||
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| Opera Score | King Of Naples | Star Selection |
| 1993 | ||
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| Geisway | Beneficial | Visto Si Stampi |
| 1992 | ||
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| Jeune | Hatta's Mill | Beldi |
| 1991 | ||
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| Man From Eldorado | Luchiroverte | Selkirk |
| 1990-1987 | ||
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| 1990 | ||
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| Razeen | Elmaamul | Silca An' Key |
| 1989 | ||
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| Warrshan | Greenwich Papillon | Really Brilliant |
| 1988 | ||
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| Minster Son | Sheriff's Star | Al Mufti |
| 1987 | ||
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| Ibn Bey | Alwasmi | Classic Tale |
History
The event was established in 1970, and it was originally called the Predominate Stakes, although developed from a similar race called the Levin Down Stakes run up to 1969. It was named after Predominate, a three-time winner of the Goodwood Stakes from 1958 to 1960, and the winner of the Goodwood Cup in 1961.
For a period the Predominate Stakes was contested over 1 mile and 4 furlongs. It was cut to 1 mile, 1 furlong and 192 yards in 1988. A new distance of 1 mile and 3 furlongs was introduced in 2001.
The event was renamed the Cocked Hat Stakes in 2007. Its title recalls a light-hearted race staged at Goodwood in the 19th century, in which each rider had to wear a military hat.[1]
The race sometimes serves as a trial for the Epsom Derby. The only horse to have won both events is Troy in 1979.
Records
Leading jockey (5 wins):
- Willie Carson – English Harbour (1978), Troy (1979), Prince Bee (1980), Morcon (1983), Minster Son (1988)
- Frankie Dettori - Dubai Millennium (1999), Roscius (2000), Rewilding (2010), Khalidi (2017), Private Secretary (2019)
Leading trainer (6 wins):
- Dick Hern – Charlton (1970), Buoy (1973), Troy (1979), Prince Bee (1980), Morcon (1983), Minster Son (1988)
- Sir Henry Cecil - General Ironside (1976), Royal Blend (1977), Lanfranco (1985), Razeen (1990), Opera Score (1994), Disclaimer (2013)
Winners
See also
- Horse racing in Great Britain
- List of British flat horse races
- Recurring sporting events established in 1970 – this race is included under its original title, Predominate Stakes.
References
- Paris-Turf:
- Racing Post:
- pedigreequery.com – Predominate Stakes – Goodwood.
- pedigreequery.com – Cocked Hat Stakes – Goodwood.