John Gosden
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John Gosden is a racehorse trainer
. Having trained over 2,000 winners since his return to England in 1989, including winners of the Breeders' Cup Classic
, the Derby, the King George, the 1,000 Guineas and the St. Leger
, he is generally considered one of the most successful racehorse trainers of his generation. He trains at Clarehaven Stables
in Newmarket, England
.
. After Noel retired, Gosden became assistant to Vincent O'Brien
in Ireland
. He then moved to California
, becoming assistant to Tommy Doyle
, before attaining an American Horse Training license in 1979.
, a Handicap race horse. Bates Motel (horse)
won the prestigious Santa Anita Handicap
, the San Antonio Handicap
and Philip H. Iselin Handicap
, and later won the Eclipse Award
.
In 1984, he trained Royal Heroine
, a turf mare
, winning the Gamely Stakes and the inaugural Breeders' Cup Mile
. Like Bates Motel (horse)
, Royal Heroine
also won the Eclipse Award
. Over the next few years, Gosden won the Hollywood Turf Cup three times, the Yellow Ribbon Stakes
twice, the Ramona Handicap twice and the San Antonio Handicap
again with Hatim.
He also won both the Matriarch Stakes
and the Vanity Handicap
twice, the San Luis Rey Handicap
with Zoffany, the Carleton F. Burke Handicap
with Bel Bolide, the Clement L. Hirsch Turf Championship Stakes with Allez Milord and the Gamely Stakes for a second time.
with Keen Hunter and the Sun Chariot Stakes
with Ristna. In 1992, he won the Irish St. Leger, Grosser Preis von Baden
and Gran Premio di Milano
with Mashaallah
, the Prix de la Forêt
with Wolfhound, and more than 100 other races.
Throughout the mid-1990s, Gosden formed a successful partnership with Frankie Dettori
, winning hundreds of races with the Italian
jockey. In 1993, he won the Irish Champion Stakes with Muhtarram
, the Cheveley Park Stakes
with Prophecy, the Haydock Sprint Cup
with Wolfhound and the Premio Roma
with Knifebox, in addition to more than 100 other races.
In 1994, he won the Prince of Wales's Stakes
at Royal Ascot and the Premio Presidente della Repubblica
with Muhtarram
, the Lockinge Stakes
with Emperor Jones and the Pretty Polly Stakes with Del Deya.
He won the Prince of Wales's Stakes
in 1995 at Royal Ascot for the second year with Muhtarram
, the Prix Jean Prat
with Torrential, the Prix Lupin
with Flemensfirth
and the Prix de la Salamandre
with Lord of Men, among many others.
In 1996, he won the British Classic St. Leger
and the Gran Premio del Jockey Club
with Shantou
. He also won the Prix Marcel Boussac
with Ryafan
, and the Premio Roma
with Flemensfirth
.
In 1997, Gosden won the Derby
with Benny the Dip
. He also won the Gran Premio di Milano
with Shantou (horse)
, and won four major races with Ryafan
, the Falmouth Stakes
and the Nassau Stakes
in England
, and the Yellow Ribbon Stakes
and Queen Elizabeth II Challenge Cup Stakes
in the United States of America. He later won the Poule d'Essai des Pouliches
in France
with Valentine Waltz.
In May 2000, he won the 1,000 Guineas Stakes with Lahan
. Later in the season, he won both Group One
races held at Ascot
with Observatory
in Queen Elizabeth II Stakes
and Crystal Music
in the Fillies' Mile
. In 2001, he won the Prix de la Forêt
with Mount Abu, and the Prix Marcel Boussac
with Sulk
.
In 2002, Gosden won the Golden Jubilee Stakes
at Royal Ascot with Malhub
, the Middle Park Stakes
with Oasis Dream
, the Poule d'Essai des Pouliches
with Zenda and the Prix Maurice de Gheest
with May Ball.
In 2003, he won the July Cup
and the Nunthorpe Stakes
with Oasis Dream
.
In late 2005, he moved to Clarehaven Stables
in Newmarket, where he trained Nannina
, who won the 2005 Fillies' Mile
and the 2006 Coronation Stakes
. In September 2007, he won his second St. Leger
with Lucarno
.
In September 2008, Gosden won both Group 1 races held at Ascot for the second time in the decade with Raven's Pass
winning the Queen Elizabeth II Stakes
and Rainbow View
winning the Fillies' Mile
. Then in October, Gosden won the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf
with Donativum
and the Breeders' Cup Classic
at Santa Anita Park
with Raven's Pass
.
In 2009, he won the Yorkshire Oaks
and the Pretty Polly Stakes with Dar Re Mi
, the Lockinge Stakes
with Virtual and Matron Stakes
with Rainbow View
. Later in the season, he won the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf
again, with Pounced
.
In January 2010, it was announced that William Buick
would ride for Gosden's stable. In March 2010, he won the Dubai Sheema Classic
with Dar Re Mi
. It was Buick's
first major ride for Gosden. Gosden also won the Arlington Million
with Debussy (horse) and in September, won his fifth British classic with Arctic Cosmos
in the St. Leger
, and more than 100 other races that season.
In May 2011, Gosden won the 2011 British Champions Series
race the Yorkshire Cup
with Duncan. In June, he won the King Edward VII Stakes
with Nathaniel
at Royal Ascot. In July, he won three races in a row on King George day at Ascot
, including the King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes with Nathaniel
. In September, he won the St. Leger
with Masked Marvel
and the Irish St. Leger with Duncan
on the same day.
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, who died in 1967. He studied economics at Cambridge University. He currently lives in Newmarket, England, and is married to Rachel Hood
, a lawyer. He has four children: Sebastian, Serena, Thea and Thady.
Horse trainer
In horse racing, a trainer prepares a horse for races, with responsibility for exercising it, getting it race-ready and determining which races it should enter...
. Having trained over 2,000 winners since his return to England in 1989, including winners of the Breeders' Cup Classic
Breeders' Cup Classic
The Breeders' Cup Classic is a Grade I Weight for Age thoroughbred horse race for 3 year olds and older run at a distance of 1¼ miles on dirt. It is held annually at a different racetrack as part of the Breeders' Cup World Championships...
, the Derby, the King George, the 1,000 Guineas and the St. Leger
St. Leger Stakes
The St. Leger Stakes is a Group 1 flat horse race in Great Britain which is open to three-year-old thoroughbred colts and fillies. It is run at Doncaster over a distance of 1 mile, 6 furlongs and 132 yards , and it is scheduled to take place each year in September.Established in 1776, the St. Leger...
, he is generally considered one of the most successful racehorse trainers of his generation. He trains at Clarehaven Stables
Clarehaven Stables
Clarehaven Stables is a Thoroughbred horse racing stable built next to the Bury Road in the horse racing town of Newmarket, Suffolk.It was built early in the 20th century and was bought by the businessman and philanthropist Sir David Robinson in the 1960s, after which it became the base for his...
in Newmarket, England
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
.
Early Career
After graduating from Cambridge University, he began as assistant to champion trainer Noel MurlessNoel Murless
Sir Charles Francis Noel Murless began his career as a racehorse trainer in 1935 at Hambleton Lodge in Yorkshire before moving to Hambleton House after the war, at one time sharing premises with the equally legendary Ryan Price...
. After Noel retired, Gosden became assistant to Vincent O'Brien
Vincent O'Brien
Dr. Michael Vincent O'Brien was an Irish race horse trainer from Churchtown, County Cork, Ireland. In 2003 he was voted the greatest influence in horse racing history, according to a worldwide vote hosted by the Racing Post newspaper...
in Ireland
Ireland
Ireland is an island to the northwest of continental Europe. It is the third-largest island in Europe and the twentieth-largest island on Earth...
. He then moved to California
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
, becoming assistant to Tommy Doyle
A. Thomas Doyle
A. Thomas "Tommy" Doyle was an American Thoroughbred racehorse trainer known for his success with young horses. He was reported as both "Tommy Doyle" and "A. T. Doyle."...
, before attaining an American Horse Training license in 1979.
California
In 1983 he trained Bates Motel (horse)Bates Motel
Bates Motel is a 1987 television movie about Alex West, a mentally disturbed youth who was committed to an asylum after killing his abusive stepfather. There he befriends Norman Bates and ends up inheriting the infamous Bates Motel.-Plot:...
, a Handicap race horse. Bates Motel (horse)
Bates Motel
Bates Motel is a 1987 television movie about Alex West, a mentally disturbed youth who was committed to an asylum after killing his abusive stepfather. There he befriends Norman Bates and ends up inheriting the infamous Bates Motel.-Plot:...
won the prestigious Santa Anita Handicap
Santa Anita Handicap
The Santa Anita Handicap is an American Thoroughbred horse race held annually in early March at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia, California. It is a Grade I race for horses four years old and up , and is considered the most important race for older horses in North America during the winter racing season...
, the San Antonio Handicap
San Antonio Handicap
The San Antonio Handicap is an American Thoroughbred horse race held annually during the first week of February at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia, California...
and Philip H. Iselin Handicap
Philip H. Iselin Handicap
The Philip H. Iselin Stakes is an American Thoroughbred horse race held annually at Monmouth Park Racetrack in Oceanport, New Jersey. Open to horses three years of age and older, the race was first run in 1884...
, and later won the Eclipse Award
Eclipse Award
The Eclipse Award is an American thoroughbred horse racing award named after the 18th century British racehorse and sire, Eclipse. The Eclipse Awards, honoring the champions of the sport, are sponsored by the National Thoroughbred Racing Association , Daily Racing Form and the National Turf Writers...
.
In 1984, he trained Royal Heroine
Royal Heroine
Royal Heroine was an Thoroughbred Champion Filly racehorse foaled in Ireland who raced in England and France and then in the United States where she set a North American for a mile on turf while winning the inaugural running of the Breeders' Cup Mile in 1984.Bred by Larry Ryan, a chairman of the...
, a turf mare
Mare (horse)
A mare is an adult female horse or other equine.In most cases, a mare is a female horse over the age of three, and a filly is a female horse age three and younger. However, in Thoroughbred horse racing, a mare is defined as a female horse more than four years old; in harness racing a mare is a...
, winning the Gamely Stakes and the inaugural Breeders' Cup Mile
Breeders' Cup Mile
The Breeders' Cup Mile is a Grade 1 Weight for Age stakes race for thoroughbred racehorses three years old and up, run on a grass course. It has been conducted annually as part of the Breeders' Cup World Championships since the event's inception in 1984...
. Like Bates Motel (horse)
Bates Motel
Bates Motel is a 1987 television movie about Alex West, a mentally disturbed youth who was committed to an asylum after killing his abusive stepfather. There he befriends Norman Bates and ends up inheriting the infamous Bates Motel.-Plot:...
, Royal Heroine
Royal Heroine
Royal Heroine was an Thoroughbred Champion Filly racehorse foaled in Ireland who raced in England and France and then in the United States where she set a North American for a mile on turf while winning the inaugural running of the Breeders' Cup Mile in 1984.Bred by Larry Ryan, a chairman of the...
also won the Eclipse Award
Eclipse Award
The Eclipse Award is an American thoroughbred horse racing award named after the 18th century British racehorse and sire, Eclipse. The Eclipse Awards, honoring the champions of the sport, are sponsored by the National Thoroughbred Racing Association , Daily Racing Form and the National Turf Writers...
. Over the next few years, Gosden won the Hollywood Turf Cup three times, the Yellow Ribbon Stakes
Yellow Ribbon Stakes
The Yellow Ribbon Stakes is a Grade I race for thoroughbred fillies and mares aged three-years-old and upwards. It is raced during the Oak Tree Racing Association meeting at Santa Anita Park in late September / early October. It is a major prep race for the Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Turf and is...
twice, the Ramona Handicap twice and the San Antonio Handicap
San Antonio Handicap
The San Antonio Handicap is an American Thoroughbred horse race held annually during the first week of February at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia, California...
again with Hatim.
He also won both the Matriarch Stakes
Matriarch Stakes
The Matriarch Stakes is an American Grade I turf race for thoroughbred horses run annually at Hollywood Park Racetrack in Inglewood, California for a purse of $250,000...
and the Vanity Handicap
Vanity Handicap
The Vanity Invitational Handicap is an American Thoroughbred horse race run annually in July at Hollywood Park Racetrack in Inglewood, California....
twice, the San Luis Rey Handicap
San Luis Rey Handicap
The San Luis Rey Handicap is an American Thoroughbred horse race run annually at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia, California. Held during the third week of March, the Grade II event is open to horses of either gender, age four and up, willing to race one and one-half miles on the turf.Prior to 1955,...
with Zoffany, the Carleton F. Burke Handicap
Carleton F. Burke Handicap
The Carleton F. Burke Handicap is an American Thoroughbred horse race run annually at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia, California. Raced in late October as part of the Oak Tree Racing Association series, it is open to horses age three and older and is contested on turf at a distance of one-and-one-half...
with Bel Bolide, the Clement L. Hirsch Turf Championship Stakes with Allez Milord and the Gamely Stakes for a second time.
England
In 1989, Gosden moved to Newmarket, England, to train at Stanley House Stables. In 1991, he won the Prix de l'Abbaye de LongchampPrix de l'Abbaye de Longchamp
The Prix de l'Abbaye de Longchamp is a Group 1 flat horse race in France which is open to thoroughbreds aged two years or older. It is run at Longchamp over a distance of 1,000 metres , and it is scheduled to take place each year in early October.-History:The Prix de l'Abbaye was one of two major...
with Keen Hunter and the Sun Chariot Stakes
Sun Chariot Stakes
The Sun Chariot Stakes is a Group 1 flat horse race in Great Britain which is open to thoroughbred fillies and mares aged three years or older. It is run on the Rowley Mile at Newmarket over a distance of 1 mile , and it is scheduled to take place each year in late September or early October.The...
with Ristna. In 1992, he won the Irish St. Leger, Grosser Preis von Baden
Grosser Preis von Baden
The Grosser Preis von Baden is a Group 1 flat horse race in Germany which is open to thoroughbreds aged three years or older. It is run at Baden-Baden over a distance of 2,400 metres , and it is scheduled to take place each year in early September.-History:The event was established in 1858, and it...
and Gran Premio di Milano
Gran Premio di Milano
The Gran Premio di Milano is a Group 1 flat horse race in Italy open to thoroughbreds aged three years or older. It is run at Milan over a distance of 2,400 metres , and it is scheduled to take place each year in June....
with Mashaallah
Mashaallah (horse)
Mashaallah was an American-bred, British-trained Thoroughbred race horse. He is notable for his performances in 1992 when he won three Group One races in three different countries.-Background:...
, the Prix de la Forêt
Prix de la Forêt
The Prix de la Forêt is a Group 1 flat horse race in France which is open to thoroughbreds aged three years or older. It is run at Longchamp over a distance of 1,400 metres , and it is scheduled to take place each year in late September or early October.-History:The race was established in 1858,...
with Wolfhound, and more than 100 other races.
Throughout the mid-1990s, Gosden formed a successful partnership with Frankie Dettori
Frankie Dettori
Lanfranco "Frankie" Dettori, MBE is an Italian horse racing jockey and celebrity. Dettori has been Champion Jockey on three occasions and has ridden the winners of more than 500 Group races.. He has had many successes in his role of stable jockey to Godolphin Racing...
, winning hundreds of races with the Italian
Italian people
The Italian people are an ethnic group that share a common Italian culture, ancestry and speak the Italian language as a mother tongue. Within Italy, Italians are defined by citizenship, regardless of ancestry or country of residence , and are distinguished from people...
jockey. In 1993, he won the Irish Champion Stakes with Muhtarram
Muhtarram
Muhtarram is a thoroughbred race horse. He won the Prince of Wales's Stakes at Ascot twice, in addition to the Irish Champion Stakes and the Premio Presidente della Repubblica in Italy.-External links:* at Racing Post...
, the Cheveley Park Stakes
Cheveley Park Stakes
The Cheveley Park Stakes is a Group 1 flat horse race in Great Britain which is open to two-year-old thoroughbred fillies. It is run on the Rowley Mile at Newmarket over a distance of 6 furlongs , and it is scheduled to take place each year in late September or early October.The event was...
with Prophecy, the Haydock Sprint Cup
Haydock Sprint Cup
The Sprint Cup is a Group 1 flat horse race in Great Britain which is open to thoroughbreds aged three years or older. It is run at Haydock Park over a distance of 6 furlongs , and it is scheduled to take place each year in early September....
with Wolfhound and the Premio Roma
Premio Roma
The Premio Roma is a Group 1 flat horse race in Italy which is open to thoroughbreds aged three years or older. It is run at Capannelle, Rome, over a distance 2,000 metres , and it is scheduled to take place each year in November....
with Knifebox, in addition to more than 100 other races.
In 1994, he won the Prince of Wales's Stakes
Prince of Wales's Stakes
The Prince of Wales's Stakes is a Group 1 flat horse race in Great Britain open to thoroughbreds aged four years or older. It is run at Ascot over a distance of 1 mile and 2 furlongs , and it is scheduled to take place each year in June....
at Royal Ascot and the Premio Presidente della Repubblica
Premio Presidente della Repubblica
The Premio Presidente della Repubblica is a Group 1 flat horse race in Italy open to thoroughbreds aged four years or older. It is run at Capannelle over a distance 2,000 metres , and it is scheduled to take place each year in May.-History:...
with Muhtarram
Muhtarram
Muhtarram is a thoroughbred race horse. He won the Prince of Wales's Stakes at Ascot twice, in addition to the Irish Champion Stakes and the Premio Presidente della Repubblica in Italy.-External links:* at Racing Post...
, the Lockinge Stakes
Lockinge Stakes
The Lockinge Stakes is a Group 1 flat horse race in Great Britain open to thoroughbreds aged four years or older. It is run at Newbury over a distance of 1 mile , and it is scheduled to take place each year in May.-History:...
with Emperor Jones and the Pretty Polly Stakes with Del Deya.
He won the Prince of Wales's Stakes
Prince of Wales's Stakes
The Prince of Wales's Stakes is a Group 1 flat horse race in Great Britain open to thoroughbreds aged four years or older. It is run at Ascot over a distance of 1 mile and 2 furlongs , and it is scheduled to take place each year in June....
in 1995 at Royal Ascot for the second year with Muhtarram
Muhtarram
Muhtarram is a thoroughbred race horse. He won the Prince of Wales's Stakes at Ascot twice, in addition to the Irish Champion Stakes and the Premio Presidente della Repubblica in Italy.-External links:* at Racing Post...
, the Prix Jean Prat
Prix Jean Prat
The Prix Jean Prat is a Group 1 flat horse race in France open to three-year-old thoroughbred colts and fillies. It is run at Chantilly over a distance of 1,600 metres , and it is scheduled to take place each year in early July.-History:...
with Torrential, the Prix Lupin
Prix Lupin
The Prix Lupin was a Group 1 flat horse race in France which was open to three-year-old thoroughbred colts and fillies. It was run at Longchamp over a distance of 2,100 metres , and it was scheduled to take place each year in May....
with Flemensfirth
Flemensfirth
Flemensfirth is a retired Thoroughbred racehorse and active stallion, who was bred in the United States but trained in the United Kingdom during a racing career which ran from 1994 to 1997. He is best known as a successful sire of National Hunt racehorses....
and the Prix de la Salamandre
Prix de la Salamandre
The Prix de la Salamandre was a Group 1 flat horse race in France which was open to two-year-old thoroughbred colts and fillies. It was run at Longchamp over a distance of 1,400 metres , and it was scheduled to take place each year in September.-History:The event was established in 1872, and it was...
with Lord of Men, among many others.
In 1996, he won the British Classic St. Leger
St. Leger Stakes
The St. Leger Stakes is a Group 1 flat horse race in Great Britain which is open to three-year-old thoroughbred colts and fillies. It is run at Doncaster over a distance of 1 mile, 6 furlongs and 132 yards , and it is scheduled to take place each year in September.Established in 1776, the St. Leger...
and the Gran Premio del Jockey Club
Gran Premio del Jockey Club
The Gran Premio del Jockey Club is a Group 1 flat horse race in Italy which is open to thoroughbreds aged three years or older. It is run at San Siro, Milan, over a distance of 2,400 metres , and it is scheduled to take place each year in October.Past winners of the event include Tenerani and...
with Shantou
Shantou (horse)
Shantou is a classic-winning thoroughbred racehorse. He won the St. Leger, the Gran Premio del Jockey Club and the Gran Premio di Milano....
. He also won the Prix Marcel Boussac
Prix Marcel Boussac
The Prix Marcel Boussac is a Group 1 flat horse race in France which is open to two-year-old thoroughbred fillies. It is run at Longchamp over a distance of 1,600 metres , and it is scheduled to take place each year in early October....
with Ryafan
Ryafan
Ryafan is a thoroughbred racehorse. She won a number of prestigious races, including the Falmouth Stakes and the Nassau Stakes in England, the Prix Marcel Boussac in France, and the Queen Elizabeth II Challenge Cup Stakes and the Yellow Ribbon Stakes in the United States of America....
, and the Premio Roma
Premio Roma
The Premio Roma is a Group 1 flat horse race in Italy which is open to thoroughbreds aged three years or older. It is run at Capannelle, Rome, over a distance 2,000 metres , and it is scheduled to take place each year in November....
with Flemensfirth
Flemensfirth
Flemensfirth is a retired Thoroughbred racehorse and active stallion, who was bred in the United States but trained in the United Kingdom during a racing career which ran from 1994 to 1997. He is best known as a successful sire of National Hunt racehorses....
.
In 1997, Gosden won the Derby
Epsom Derby
The Derby Stakes, popularly known as The Derby, internationally as the Epsom Derby, and under its present sponsor as the Investec Derby, is a Group 1 flat horse race in Great Britain open to three-year-old thoroughbred colts and fillies...
with Benny the Dip
Benny the Dip
Benny the Dip was an American-bred and British-trained Thoroughbred race horse, winner of the Epsom Derby in 1997 by a short head from the future St Leger winner Silver Patriarch....
. He also won the Gran Premio di Milano
Gran Premio di Milano
The Gran Premio di Milano is a Group 1 flat horse race in Italy open to thoroughbreds aged three years or older. It is run at Milan over a distance of 2,400 metres , and it is scheduled to take place each year in June....
with Shantou (horse)
Shantou (horse)
Shantou is a classic-winning thoroughbred racehorse. He won the St. Leger, the Gran Premio del Jockey Club and the Gran Premio di Milano....
, and won four major races with Ryafan
Ryafan
Ryafan is a thoroughbred racehorse. She won a number of prestigious races, including the Falmouth Stakes and the Nassau Stakes in England, the Prix Marcel Boussac in France, and the Queen Elizabeth II Challenge Cup Stakes and the Yellow Ribbon Stakes in the United States of America....
, the Falmouth Stakes
Falmouth Stakes
The Falmouth Stakes is a Group 1 flat horse race in Great Britain open to thoroughbred fillies and mares aged three years or older. It is run on the July Course at Newmarket over a distance of 1 mile , and it is scheduled to take place each year in July.-History:The event is named in honour of...
and the Nassau Stakes
Nassau Stakes
The Nassau Stakes is a Group 1 flat horse race in Great Britain open to thoroughbred fillies and mares aged three years or older. It is run at Goodwood over a distance of 1 mile, 1 furlong and 192 yards , and it is scheduled to take place each year in late July or early August.-History:The title of...
in England
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
, and the Yellow Ribbon Stakes
Yellow Ribbon Stakes
The Yellow Ribbon Stakes is a Grade I race for thoroughbred fillies and mares aged three-years-old and upwards. It is raced during the Oak Tree Racing Association meeting at Santa Anita Park in late September / early October. It is a major prep race for the Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Turf and is...
and Queen Elizabeth II Challenge Cup Stakes
Queen Elizabeth II Challenge Cup Stakes
The Queen Elizabeth II Challenge Cup is an American Thoroughbred horse race race for three-year-old fillies held annually since 1984 at Keeneland Race Course near Lexington, Kentucky. Run at a distance of one and one-eighth miles on the turf, the Grade I race currently offers a purse of $500,000...
in the United States of America. He later won the Poule d'Essai des Pouliches
Poule d'Essai des Pouliches
The Poule d'Essai des Pouliches, sometimes referred to as the French 1,000 Guineas, is a Group 1 flat horse race in France open to three-year-old thoroughbred fillies...
in France
France
The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France...
with Valentine Waltz.
In May 2000, he won the 1,000 Guineas Stakes with Lahan
Lahan (horse)
Lahan is a British thoroughbred racehorse and winner of the 1,000 Guineas....
. Later in the season, he won both Group One
Group One
Group One or Group 1 is the term used for the highest level of Thoroughbred and Standardbred stakes races in many countries. Group One races may be run under handicap conditions in Australia but in Europe weight-for-age conditions always apply. Races may be also restricted to age groups or a...
races held at Ascot
Ascot Racecourse
Ascot Racecourse is a famous English racecourse, located in the small town of Ascot, Berkshire, used for thoroughbred horse racing. It is one of the leading racecourses in the United Kingdom, hosting 9 of the UK's 32 annual Group 1 races...
with Observatory
Observatory (horse)
Observatory is a thoroughbred race horse. He won the Queen Elizabeth II Stakes at Ascot, and the Prix d'Ispahan in France....
in Queen Elizabeth II Stakes
Queen Elizabeth II Stakes
The Queen Elizabeth II Stakes is a Group 1 flat horse race in Great Britain which is open to thoroughbreds aged three years or older. It is run at Ascot over a distance of 1 mile , and it is now scheduled to take place each year in October. As of 2011, it is run on Champions Day as the final race...
and Crystal Music
Crystal Music
Crystal Music is an American-born thoroughbred racehorse and winner of the Fillies' Mile at Ascot. She was one of the last offspring of the leading sire Nureyev, who died in 2001....
in the Fillies' Mile
Fillies' Mile
The Fillies' Mile is a Group 1 flat horse race in Great Britain which is open to two-year-old thoroughbred fillies. It is run at Newmarket over a distance of 1 mile , and it is scheduled to take place each year in late September....
. In 2001, he won the Prix de la Forêt
Prix de la Forêt
The Prix de la Forêt is a Group 1 flat horse race in France which is open to thoroughbreds aged three years or older. It is run at Longchamp over a distance of 1,400 metres , and it is scheduled to take place each year in late September or early October.-History:The race was established in 1858,...
with Mount Abu, and the Prix Marcel Boussac
Prix Marcel Boussac
The Prix Marcel Boussac is a Group 1 flat horse race in France which is open to two-year-old thoroughbred fillies. It is run at Longchamp over a distance of 1,600 metres , and it is scheduled to take place each year in early October....
with Sulk
Sulk
Sulk may refer to:*Sulk, an album by the Associates*Sulk , a song by Radiohead...
.
In 2002, Gosden won the Golden Jubilee Stakes
Golden Jubilee Stakes
The Golden Jubilee Stakes is a Group 1 flat horse race in Great Britain open to thoroughbreds aged three years or older. It is run at Ascot over a distance of 6 furlongs , and it is scheduled to take place each year in June.-History:...
at Royal Ascot with Malhub
Malhub
Malhub is a thoroughbred racehorse. He won the prestigious Golden Jubilee Stakes at Royal Ascot in 2002.He is a son of Kingmambo....
, the Middle Park Stakes
Middle Park Stakes
The Middle Park Stakes is a Group 1 flat horse race in Great Britain which is open to two-year-old thoroughbred colts. It is run on the Rowley Mile at Newmarket over a distance of 6 furlongs , and it is scheduled to take place each year in late September or early October.The event was established...
with Oasis Dream
Oasis Dream
Oasis Dream is retired thoroughbred racehorse and active sire who was bred and trained in the United Kingdom. He was the highest-rated two-year-old in the 2002 European flat racing season and won the Cartier Racing Award for European Champion Sprinter in 2003.-Background:Oasis Dream, a bay horse...
, the Poule d'Essai des Pouliches
Poule d'Essai des Pouliches
The Poule d'Essai des Pouliches, sometimes referred to as the French 1,000 Guineas, is a Group 1 flat horse race in France open to three-year-old thoroughbred fillies...
with Zenda and the Prix Maurice de Gheest
Prix Maurice de Gheest
The Prix Maurice de Gheest is a Group 1 flat horse race in France open to thoroughbreds aged three years or older. It is run at Deauville over a distance of 1,300 metres , and it is scheduled to take place each year in August.-History:...
with May Ball.
In 2003, he won the July Cup
July Cup
The July Cup is a Group 1 flat horse race in Great Britain open to thoroughbreds aged three years or older. It is run on the July Course at Newmarket over a distance of 6 furlongs , and it is scheduled to take place each year in July....
and the Nunthorpe Stakes
Nunthorpe Stakes
The Nunthorpe Stakes is a Group 1 flat horse race in Great Britain which is open to thoroughbreds aged two years or older. It is run at York over a distance of 5 furlongs , and it is scheduled to take place each year in August....
with Oasis Dream
Oasis Dream
Oasis Dream is retired thoroughbred racehorse and active sire who was bred and trained in the United Kingdom. He was the highest-rated two-year-old in the 2002 European flat racing season and won the Cartier Racing Award for European Champion Sprinter in 2003.-Background:Oasis Dream, a bay horse...
.
In late 2005, he moved to Clarehaven Stables
Clarehaven Stables
Clarehaven Stables is a Thoroughbred horse racing stable built next to the Bury Road in the horse racing town of Newmarket, Suffolk.It was built early in the 20th century and was bought by the businessman and philanthropist Sir David Robinson in the 1960s, after which it became the base for his...
in Newmarket, where he trained Nannina
Nannina
Nannina is a retired British Thoroughbred racehorse.Sired by Medicean, out of Hill Hopper and owned by Cheveley Park, Nannina was a group one British thoroughbred racehorse trained by John Gosden...
, who won the 2005 Fillies' Mile
Fillies' Mile
The Fillies' Mile is a Group 1 flat horse race in Great Britain which is open to two-year-old thoroughbred fillies. It is run at Newmarket over a distance of 1 mile , and it is scheduled to take place each year in late September....
and the 2006 Coronation Stakes
Coronation Stakes
The Coronation Stakes is a Group 1 flat horse race in Great Britain open to three-year-old thoroughbred fillies. It is run at Ascot over a distance of 1 mile , and it is scheduled to take place each year in June.-History:...
. In September 2007, he won his second St. Leger
St. Leger Stakes
The St. Leger Stakes is a Group 1 flat horse race in Great Britain which is open to three-year-old thoroughbred colts and fillies. It is run at Doncaster over a distance of 1 mile, 6 furlongs and 132 yards , and it is scheduled to take place each year in September.Established in 1776, the St. Leger...
with Lucarno
Lucarno
Lucarno is a Thoroughbred racehorse racing in the United Kingdom for breeder/owner, George W. Strawbridge, Jr...
.
In September 2008, Gosden won both Group 1 races held at Ascot for the second time in the decade with Raven's Pass
Raven's Pass
Raven's Pass is an American-bred, British-trained Thoroughbred racehorse most notable for being the first English-trained winner of the Grade I Breeders' Cup Classic at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia, California....
winning the Queen Elizabeth II Stakes
Queen Elizabeth II Stakes
The Queen Elizabeth II Stakes is a Group 1 flat horse race in Great Britain which is open to thoroughbreds aged three years or older. It is run at Ascot over a distance of 1 mile , and it is now scheduled to take place each year in October. As of 2011, it is run on Champions Day as the final race...
and Rainbow View
Rainbow View
Rainbow View is an American thoroughbred racehorse and winner of the Fillies' Mile....
winning the Fillies' Mile
Fillies' Mile
The Fillies' Mile is a Group 1 flat horse race in Great Britain which is open to two-year-old thoroughbred fillies. It is run at Newmarket over a distance of 1 mile , and it is scheduled to take place each year in late September....
. Then in October, Gosden won the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf
Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf
The Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf is an American Thoroughbred horse race for two-year-old horses, run on a grass course at a distance of one mile. It is part of the Breeders' Cup World Championships, the de facto year-end championship for North American thoroughbred racing...
with Donativum
Donativum (horse)
Donativum is a British thoroughbred racehorse and winner of the 2008 Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf....
and the Breeders' Cup Classic
Breeders' Cup Classic
The Breeders' Cup Classic is a Grade I Weight for Age thoroughbred horse race for 3 year olds and older run at a distance of 1¼ miles on dirt. It is held annually at a different racetrack as part of the Breeders' Cup World Championships...
at Santa Anita Park
Santa Anita Park
Santa Anita Park is a thoroughbred racetrack in Arcadia, California, United States. It offers some of the prominent racing events in the United States during the winter and in spring. With its backdrop of the purple San Gabriel Mountains, it is considered by many as the world's most beautiful race...
with Raven's Pass
Raven's Pass
Raven's Pass is an American-bred, British-trained Thoroughbred racehorse most notable for being the first English-trained winner of the Grade I Breeders' Cup Classic at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia, California....
.
In 2009, he won the Yorkshire Oaks
Yorkshire Oaks
The Yorkshire Oaks is a Group 1 flat horse race in Great Britain open to thoroughbred fillies and mares aged three years or older. It is run at York over a distance of 1 mile and 4 furlongs , and it is scheduled to take place each year in August....
and the Pretty Polly Stakes with Dar Re Mi
Dar Re Mi
Dar Re Mi is a Thoroughbred racehorse owned by Andrew Lloyd Webber and trained by John Gosden. Dar Re Mi is a daughter of Singspiel out of the mare Darara. Singspiel is one of the most successful stallions in the world and his other top horses include Hibaayeb and Moon Ballad. Dar Re Mi notably...
, the Lockinge Stakes
Lockinge Stakes
The Lockinge Stakes is a Group 1 flat horse race in Great Britain open to thoroughbreds aged four years or older. It is run at Newbury over a distance of 1 mile , and it is scheduled to take place each year in May.-History:...
with Virtual and Matron Stakes
Matron Stakes (Ireland)
The Matron Stakes is a Group 1 flat horse race in Ireland which is open to thoroughbred fillies and mares aged three years or older. It is run at Leopardstown over a distance of 1 mile , and it is scheduled to take place each year in September....
with Rainbow View
Rainbow View
Rainbow View is an American thoroughbred racehorse and winner of the Fillies' Mile....
. Later in the season, he won the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf
Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf
The Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf is an American Thoroughbred horse race for two-year-old horses, run on a grass course at a distance of one mile. It is part of the Breeders' Cup World Championships, the de facto year-end championship for North American thoroughbred racing...
again, with Pounced
Pounced
Pounced is a Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf-winning thoroughbred racehorse owned by Lady Rothschild. He was retired to stud in 2010.He is a son of Rahy who stands in Kentucky and the Storm Cat mare Golden Cat....
.
In January 2010, it was announced that William Buick
William Buick
William Buick is a Norwegian born flat jockey who holds both British and Danish citizenship. He shared the champion apprentice jockey title in 2008 with David Probert and won the Lester Award for Apprentice Jockey of the Year in 2007 and 2008. He first group race victory was in the St. Simon...
would ride for Gosden's stable. In March 2010, he won the Dubai Sheema Classic
Dubai Sheema Classic
The Dubai Sheema Classic is a Group 1 flat horse race in the United Arab Emirates open to thoroughbreds which are four-years-old or above. It is run over a distance of 2,400 metres on the turf track at Meydan Racecourse, Dubai, and it takes place annually during the Dubai World Cup Night in...
with Dar Re Mi
Dar Re Mi
Dar Re Mi is a Thoroughbred racehorse owned by Andrew Lloyd Webber and trained by John Gosden. Dar Re Mi is a daughter of Singspiel out of the mare Darara. Singspiel is one of the most successful stallions in the world and his other top horses include Hibaayeb and Moon Ballad. Dar Re Mi notably...
. It was Buick's
William Buick
William Buick is a Norwegian born flat jockey who holds both British and Danish citizenship. He shared the champion apprentice jockey title in 2008 with David Probert and won the Lester Award for Apprentice Jockey of the Year in 2007 and 2008. He first group race victory was in the St. Simon...
first major ride for Gosden. Gosden also won the Arlington Million
Arlington Million
The Arlington Million is a Grade 1 flathorse race in the United States for thoroughbred horses aged three years and upward. It is raced over a distance of 1¼ miles on the turf at Arlington Park, Arlington Heights, Illinois in August each year...
with Debussy (horse) and in September, won his fifth British classic with Arctic Cosmos
Arctic Cosmos
Arctic Cosmos is a British racehorse and winner of the 2010 St. Leger Stakes. He was bought for 47,000 guineas at Tattersalls Blandford Bloodstock and John Gosden for his wife Rachel Hood....
in the St. Leger
St. Leger Stakes
The St. Leger Stakes is a Group 1 flat horse race in Great Britain which is open to three-year-old thoroughbred colts and fillies. It is run at Doncaster over a distance of 1 mile, 6 furlongs and 132 yards , and it is scheduled to take place each year in September.Established in 1776, the St. Leger...
, and more than 100 other races that season.
In May 2011, Gosden won the 2011 British Champions Series
2011 British Champions Series
The 2011 British Champions Series represents the country's 35 top flat races.The first race, the 2000 Guineas, was won by Frankel.-External links:* The British Champions Series Official Site...
race the Yorkshire Cup
Yorkshire Cup (horse race)
The Yorkshire Cup is a Group 2 flat horse race in Great Britain open to thoroughbreds aged four years or older. It is run at York over a distance of 1 mile and 6 furlongs , and it is scheduled to take place each year in May....
with Duncan. In June, he won the King Edward VII Stakes
King Edward VII Stakes
The King Edward VII Stakes is a Group 2 flat horse race in Great Britain open to three-year-old thoroughbred colts and geldings. It is run at Ascot over a distance of 1 mile and 4 furlongs , and it is scheduled to take place each year in June....
with Nathaniel
Nathaniel (horse)
Nathaniel is a thoroughbred colt racehorse trained by John Gosden for Lady Rothschild. Sired by the extremely important Champion Sire Galileo, out of the mare Magnificent Style, , Nathaniel is a half-brother of Playful Act...
at Royal Ascot. In July, he won three races in a row on King George day at Ascot
Ascot Racecourse
Ascot Racecourse is a famous English racecourse, located in the small town of Ascot, Berkshire, used for thoroughbred horse racing. It is one of the leading racecourses in the United Kingdom, hosting 9 of the UK's 32 annual Group 1 races...
, including the King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes with Nathaniel
Nathaniel (horse)
Nathaniel is a thoroughbred colt racehorse trained by John Gosden for Lady Rothschild. Sired by the extremely important Champion Sire Galileo, out of the mare Magnificent Style, , Nathaniel is a half-brother of Playful Act...
. In September, he won the St. Leger
St. Leger Stakes
The St. Leger Stakes is a Group 1 flat horse race in Great Britain which is open to three-year-old thoroughbred colts and fillies. It is run at Doncaster over a distance of 1 mile, 6 furlongs and 132 yards , and it is scheduled to take place each year in September.Established in 1776, the St. Leger...
with Masked Marvel
Masked Marvel (horse)
Masked Marvel is a British Thoroughbred racehorse best known for winning the 2011 St. Leger Stakes.-Background:Masked Marvel was sired by Montjeu out of the German mare Waldmark. He is closely related to the 2011 Deutsches Derby winner Waldpark...
and the Irish St. Leger with Duncan
Duncan (horse)
Duncan is a thoroughbred racehorse. He won the Irish St. Leger at the Curragh Racecourse in a dead heat with Jukebox Jury....
on the same day.
Major wins
DubaiDubai
Dubai is a city and emirate in the United Arab Emirates . The emirate is located south of the Persian Gulf on the Arabian Peninsula and has the largest population with the second-largest land territory by area of all the emirates, after Abu Dhabi...
- Dubai Sheema ClassicDubai Sheema ClassicThe Dubai Sheema Classic is a Group 1 flat horse race in the United Arab Emirates open to thoroughbreds which are four-years-old or above. It is run over a distance of 2,400 metres on the turf track at Meydan Racecourse, Dubai, and it takes place annually during the Dubai World Cup Night in...
– (1) – Dar Re MiDar Re MiDar Re Mi is a Thoroughbred racehorse owned by Andrew Lloyd Webber and trained by John Gosden. Dar Re Mi is a daughter of Singspiel out of the mare Darara. Singspiel is one of the most successful stallions in the world and his other top horses include Hibaayeb and Moon Ballad. Dar Re Mi notably...
(2010)
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Great BritainGreat Britain
Great Britain or Britain is an island situated to the northwest of Continental Europe. It is the ninth largest island in the world, and the largest European island, as well as the largest of the British Isles...
- 1,000 Guineas – (1) – LahanLahan (horse)Lahan is a British thoroughbred racehorse and winner of the 1,000 Guineas....
(2000) - Cheveley Park StakesCheveley Park StakesThe Cheveley Park Stakes is a Group 1 flat horse race in Great Britain which is open to two-year-old thoroughbred fillies. It is run on the Rowley Mile at Newmarket over a distance of 6 furlongs , and it is scheduled to take place each year in late September or early October.The event was...
– (1) – Prophecy (1993) - Coronation StakesCoronation StakesThe Coronation Stakes is a Group 1 flat horse race in Great Britain open to three-year-old thoroughbred fillies. It is run at Ascot over a distance of 1 mile , and it is scheduled to take place each year in June.-History:...
– (1) – NanninaNanninaNannina is a retired British Thoroughbred racehorse.Sired by Medicean, out of Hill Hopper and owned by Cheveley Park, Nannina was a group one British thoroughbred racehorse trained by John Gosden...
(2006) - DerbyEpsom DerbyThe Derby Stakes, popularly known as The Derby, internationally as the Epsom Derby, and under its present sponsor as the Investec Derby, is a Group 1 flat horse race in Great Britain open to three-year-old thoroughbred colts and fillies...
– (1) – Benny the DipBenny the DipBenny the Dip was an American-bred and British-trained Thoroughbred race horse, winner of the Epsom Derby in 1997 by a short head from the future St Leger winner Silver Patriarch....
(1997) - Falmouth StakesFalmouth StakesThe Falmouth Stakes is a Group 1 flat horse race in Great Britain open to thoroughbred fillies and mares aged three years or older. It is run on the July Course at Newmarket over a distance of 1 mile , and it is scheduled to take place each year in July.-History:The event is named in honour of...
– (1) – RyafanRyafanRyafan is a thoroughbred racehorse. She won a number of prestigious races, including the Falmouth Stakes and the Nassau Stakes in England, the Prix Marcel Boussac in France, and the Queen Elizabeth II Challenge Cup Stakes and the Yellow Ribbon Stakes in the United States of America....
(1997) - Fillies' MileFillies' MileThe Fillies' Mile is a Group 1 flat horse race in Great Britain which is open to two-year-old thoroughbred fillies. It is run at Newmarket over a distance of 1 mile , and it is scheduled to take place each year in late September....
– (4) – Crystal MusicCrystal MusicCrystal Music is an American-born thoroughbred racehorse and winner of the Fillies' Mile at Ascot. She was one of the last offspring of the leading sire Nureyev, who died in 2001....
(2000), Playful ActPlayful ActPlayful Act is an Thoroughbred racehorse and the world's most expensive broodmare. Owned and bred by prominent British owner/breeder Robert Sangster, she was sired by the extremely important Champion Sire Sadler's Wells, she was out of the mare Magnificent Style, a granddaughter of the 1972 Epsom...
(2004), NanninaNanninaNannina is a retired British Thoroughbred racehorse.Sired by Medicean, out of Hill Hopper and owned by Cheveley Park, Nannina was a group one British thoroughbred racehorse trained by John Gosden...
(2005), Rainbow ViewRainbow ViewRainbow View is an American thoroughbred racehorse and winner of the Fillies' Mile....
(2008) - Golden Jubilee StakesGolden Jubilee StakesThe Golden Jubilee Stakes is a Group 1 flat horse race in Great Britain open to thoroughbreds aged three years or older. It is run at Ascot over a distance of 6 furlongs , and it is scheduled to take place each year in June.-History:...
– (1) – MalhubMalhubMalhub is a thoroughbred racehorse. He won the prestigious Golden Jubilee Stakes at Royal Ascot in 2002.He is a son of Kingmambo....
(2002) - Haydock Sprint CupHaydock Sprint CupThe Sprint Cup is a Group 1 flat horse race in Great Britain which is open to thoroughbreds aged three years or older. It is run at Haydock Park over a distance of 6 furlongs , and it is scheduled to take place each year in early September....
– (1) – Wolfhound (1993) - July CupJuly CupThe July Cup is a Group 1 flat horse race in Great Britain open to thoroughbreds aged three years or older. It is run on the July Course at Newmarket over a distance of 6 furlongs , and it is scheduled to take place each year in July....
– (1) – Oasis DreamOasis DreamOasis Dream is retired thoroughbred racehorse and active sire who was bred and trained in the United Kingdom. He was the highest-rated two-year-old in the 2002 European flat racing season and won the Cartier Racing Award for European Champion Sprinter in 2003.-Background:Oasis Dream, a bay horse...
(2003) - King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes – (1) – NathanielNathaniel (horse)Nathaniel is a thoroughbred colt racehorse trained by John Gosden for Lady Rothschild. Sired by the extremely important Champion Sire Galileo, out of the mare Magnificent Style, , Nathaniel is a half-brother of Playful Act...
(2011) - Lockinge StakesLockinge StakesThe Lockinge Stakes is a Group 1 flat horse race in Great Britain open to thoroughbreds aged four years or older. It is run at Newbury over a distance of 1 mile , and it is scheduled to take place each year in May.-History:...
– (2) – Emperor Jones (1994), Virtual (2009) - Middle Park StakesMiddle Park StakesThe Middle Park Stakes is a Group 1 flat horse race in Great Britain which is open to two-year-old thoroughbred colts. It is run on the Rowley Mile at Newmarket over a distance of 6 furlongs , and it is scheduled to take place each year in late September or early October.The event was established...
– (1) – Oasis DreamOasis DreamOasis Dream is retired thoroughbred racehorse and active sire who was bred and trained in the United Kingdom. He was the highest-rated two-year-old in the 2002 European flat racing season and won the Cartier Racing Award for European Champion Sprinter in 2003.-Background:Oasis Dream, a bay horse...
(2002) - Nassau StakesNassau StakesThe Nassau Stakes is a Group 1 flat horse race in Great Britain open to thoroughbred fillies and mares aged three years or older. It is run at Goodwood over a distance of 1 mile, 1 furlong and 192 yards , and it is scheduled to take place each year in late July or early August.-History:The title of...
– (1) – RyafanRyafanRyafan is a thoroughbred racehorse. She won a number of prestigious races, including the Falmouth Stakes and the Nassau Stakes in England, the Prix Marcel Boussac in France, and the Queen Elizabeth II Challenge Cup Stakes and the Yellow Ribbon Stakes in the United States of America....
(1997) - Nunthorpe StakesNunthorpe StakesThe Nunthorpe Stakes is a Group 1 flat horse race in Great Britain which is open to thoroughbreds aged two years or older. It is run at York over a distance of 5 furlongs , and it is scheduled to take place each year in August....
– (1) – Oasis DreamOasis DreamOasis Dream is retired thoroughbred racehorse and active sire who was bred and trained in the United Kingdom. He was the highest-rated two-year-old in the 2002 European flat racing season and won the Cartier Racing Award for European Champion Sprinter in 2003.-Background:Oasis Dream, a bay horse...
(2003) - Prince of Wales's StakesPrince of Wales's StakesThe Prince of Wales's Stakes is a Group 1 flat horse race in Great Britain open to thoroughbreds aged four years or older. It is run at Ascot over a distance of 1 mile and 2 furlongs , and it is scheduled to take place each year in June....
– (2) – MuhtarramMuhtarramMuhtarram is a thoroughbred race horse. He won the Prince of Wales's Stakes at Ascot twice, in addition to the Irish Champion Stakes and the Premio Presidente della Repubblica in Italy.-External links:* at Racing Post...
(1994, 1995) - Queen Elizabeth II StakesQueen Elizabeth II StakesThe Queen Elizabeth II Stakes is a Group 1 flat horse race in Great Britain which is open to thoroughbreds aged three years or older. It is run at Ascot over a distance of 1 mile , and it is now scheduled to take place each year in October. As of 2011, it is run on Champions Day as the final race...
– (2) – ObservatoryObservatory (horse)Observatory is a thoroughbred race horse. He won the Queen Elizabeth II Stakes at Ascot, and the Prix d'Ispahan in France....
(2000), Raven's PassRaven's PassRaven's Pass is an American-bred, British-trained Thoroughbred racehorse most notable for being the first English-trained winner of the Grade I Breeders' Cup Classic at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia, California....
(2008) - St. LegerSt. Leger StakesThe St. Leger Stakes is a Group 1 flat horse race in Great Britain which is open to three-year-old thoroughbred colts and fillies. It is run at Doncaster over a distance of 1 mile, 6 furlongs and 132 yards , and it is scheduled to take place each year in September.Established in 1776, the St. Leger...
– (4) – ShantouShantou (horse)Shantou is a classic-winning thoroughbred racehorse. He won the St. Leger, the Gran Premio del Jockey Club and the Gran Premio di Milano....
(1996), LucarnoLucarnoLucarno is a Thoroughbred racehorse racing in the United Kingdom for breeder/owner, George W. Strawbridge, Jr...
(2007), Arctic CosmosArctic CosmosArctic Cosmos is a British racehorse and winner of the 2010 St. Leger Stakes. He was bought for 47,000 guineas at Tattersalls Blandford Bloodstock and John Gosden for his wife Rachel Hood....
(2010), Masked MarvelMasked Marvel (horse)Masked Marvel is a British Thoroughbred racehorse best known for winning the 2011 St. Leger Stakes.-Background:Masked Marvel was sired by Montjeu out of the German mare Waldmark. He is closely related to the 2011 Deutsches Derby winner Waldpark...
(2011) - Sun Chariot StakesSun Chariot StakesThe Sun Chariot Stakes is a Group 1 flat horse race in Great Britain which is open to thoroughbred fillies and mares aged three years or older. It is run on the Rowley Mile at Newmarket over a distance of 1 mile , and it is scheduled to take place each year in late September or early October.The...
– (1) – Ristna (1991) - Yorkshire OaksYorkshire OaksThe Yorkshire Oaks is a Group 1 flat horse race in Great Britain open to thoroughbred fillies and mares aged three years or older. It is run at York over a distance of 1 mile and 4 furlongs , and it is scheduled to take place each year in August....
– (1) – Dar Re MiDar Re MiDar Re Mi is a Thoroughbred racehorse owned by Andrew Lloyd Webber and trained by John Gosden. Dar Re Mi is a daughter of Singspiel out of the mare Darara. Singspiel is one of the most successful stallions in the world and his other top horses include Hibaayeb and Moon Ballad. Dar Re Mi notably...
(2009)
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FranceFrance
The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France...
- Poule d'Essai des PoulichesPoule d'Essai des PoulichesThe Poule d'Essai des Pouliches, sometimes referred to as the French 1,000 Guineas, is a Group 1 flat horse race in France open to three-year-old thoroughbred fillies...
– (2) – Valentine Waltz (1999), Zenda (2002) - Prix de l'Abbaye de LongchampPrix de l'Abbaye de LongchampThe Prix de l'Abbaye de Longchamp is a Group 1 flat horse race in France which is open to thoroughbreds aged two years or older. It is run at Longchamp over a distance of 1,000 metres , and it is scheduled to take place each year in early October.-History:The Prix de l'Abbaye was one of two major...
– (1) – Keen Hunter (1991) - Prix de la ForêtPrix de la ForêtThe Prix de la Forêt is a Group 1 flat horse race in France which is open to thoroughbreds aged three years or older. It is run at Longchamp over a distance of 1,400 metres , and it is scheduled to take place each year in late September or early October.-History:The race was established in 1858,...
– (2) – Wolfhound (1992), Mount Abu (2001) - Prix d'IspahanPrix d'IspahanThe Prix d'Ispahan is a Group 1 flat horse race in France open to thoroughbreds aged four years or older. It is run at Longchamp over a distance of 1,850 metres , and it is scheduled to take place each year in May.-History:...
– (1) – ObservatoryObservatory (horse)Observatory is a thoroughbred race horse. He won the Queen Elizabeth II Stakes at Ascot, and the Prix d'Ispahan in France....
(2001) - Prix Jean PratPrix Jean PratThe Prix Jean Prat is a Group 1 flat horse race in France open to three-year-old thoroughbred colts and fillies. It is run at Chantilly over a distance of 1,600 metres , and it is scheduled to take place each year in early July.-History:...
– (1) – Torrential (1995) - Prix LupinPrix LupinThe Prix Lupin was a Group 1 flat horse race in France which was open to three-year-old thoroughbred colts and fillies. It was run at Longchamp over a distance of 2,100 metres , and it was scheduled to take place each year in May....
– (1) – FlemensfirthFlemensfirthFlemensfirth is a retired Thoroughbred racehorse and active stallion, who was bred in the United States but trained in the United Kingdom during a racing career which ran from 1994 to 1997. He is best known as a successful sire of National Hunt racehorses....
(1995) - Prix Marcel BoussacPrix Marcel BoussacThe Prix Marcel Boussac is a Group 1 flat horse race in France which is open to two-year-old thoroughbred fillies. It is run at Longchamp over a distance of 1,600 metres , and it is scheduled to take place each year in early October....
– (3) – RyafanRyafanRyafan is a thoroughbred racehorse. She won a number of prestigious races, including the Falmouth Stakes and the Nassau Stakes in England, the Prix Marcel Boussac in France, and the Queen Elizabeth II Challenge Cup Stakes and the Yellow Ribbon Stakes in the United States of America....
(1996), Sulk (2001), Elusive KateElusive KateElusive Kate is a thoroughbred racehorse and joint champion two year old of France. She won the Group 1 Prix Marcel Boussac at Longchamp Racecourse and the Prix du Calvados and Prix Six Perfections at Deauville....
(2011) - Prix Maurice de GheestPrix Maurice de GheestThe Prix Maurice de Gheest is a Group 1 flat horse race in France open to thoroughbreds aged three years or older. It is run at Deauville over a distance of 1,300 metres , and it is scheduled to take place each year in August.-History:...
– (1) – May Ball (2002) - Prix de la SalamandrePrix de la SalamandreThe Prix de la Salamandre was a Group 1 flat horse race in France which was open to two-year-old thoroughbred colts and fillies. It was run at Longchamp over a distance of 1,400 metres , and it was scheduled to take place each year in September.-History:The event was established in 1872, and it was...
– (1) – Lord of Men (1995)
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GermanyGermany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
- Grosser Preis von BadenGrosser Preis von BadenThe Grosser Preis von Baden is a Group 1 flat horse race in Germany which is open to thoroughbreds aged three years or older. It is run at Baden-Baden over a distance of 2,400 metres , and it is scheduled to take place each year in early September.-History:The event was established in 1858, and it...
– (1) – MashaallahMashaallah (horse)Mashaallah was an American-bred, British-trained Thoroughbred race horse. He is notable for his performances in 1992 when he won three Group One races in three different countries.-Background:...
(1992)
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IrelandIreland
Ireland is an island to the northwest of continental Europe. It is the third-largest island in Europe and the twentieth-largest island on Earth...
- Irish Champion StakesIrish Champion StakesThe Irish Champion Stakes is a Group 1 flat horse race in Ireland which is open to thoroughbreds aged three years or older. It is run at Leopardstown over a distance of 1 mile and 2 furlongs , and it is scheduled to take place each year in September.-History:The event was established in 1976, and...
– (1) – MuhtarramMuhtarramMuhtarram is a thoroughbred race horse. He won the Prince of Wales's Stakes at Ascot twice, in addition to the Irish Champion Stakes and the Premio Presidente della Repubblica in Italy.-External links:* at Racing Post...
(1993) - Irish St. Leger – (2) – MashaallahMashaallah (horse)Mashaallah was an American-bred, British-trained Thoroughbred race horse. He is notable for his performances in 1992 when he won three Group One races in three different countries.-Background:...
(1992), Duncan (2011) - Matron StakesMatron Stakes (Ireland)The Matron Stakes is a Group 1 flat horse race in Ireland which is open to thoroughbred fillies and mares aged three years or older. It is run at Leopardstown over a distance of 1 mile , and it is scheduled to take place each year in September....
– (1) – Rainbow ViewRainbow ViewRainbow View is an American thoroughbred racehorse and winner of the Fillies' Mile....
(2009) - Pretty Polly Stakes – (2) – Del Deya (1994), Dar Re MiDar Re MiDar Re Mi is a Thoroughbred racehorse owned by Andrew Lloyd Webber and trained by John Gosden. Dar Re Mi is a daughter of Singspiel out of the mare Darara. Singspiel is one of the most successful stallions in the world and his other top horses include Hibaayeb and Moon Ballad. Dar Re Mi notably...
(2009)
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ItalyItaly
Italy , officially the Italian Republic languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Italy's official name is as follows:;;;;;;;;), is a unitary parliamentary republic in South-Central Europe. To the north it borders France, Switzerland, Austria and...
- Gran Premio del Jockey ClubGran Premio del Jockey ClubThe Gran Premio del Jockey Club is a Group 1 flat horse race in Italy which is open to thoroughbreds aged three years or older. It is run at San Siro, Milan, over a distance of 2,400 metres , and it is scheduled to take place each year in October.Past winners of the event include Tenerani and...
– (1) – ShantouShantou (horse)Shantou is a classic-winning thoroughbred racehorse. He won the St. Leger, the Gran Premio del Jockey Club and the Gran Premio di Milano....
(1996) - Gran Premio di MilanoGran Premio di MilanoThe Gran Premio di Milano is a Group 1 flat horse race in Italy open to thoroughbreds aged three years or older. It is run at Milan over a distance of 2,400 metres , and it is scheduled to take place each year in June....
– (2) – MashaallahMashaallah (horse)Mashaallah was an American-bred, British-trained Thoroughbred race horse. He is notable for his performances in 1992 when he won three Group One races in three different countries.-Background:...
(1992), ShantouShantou (horse)Shantou is a classic-winning thoroughbred racehorse. He won the St. Leger, the Gran Premio del Jockey Club and the Gran Premio di Milano....
(1997) - Premio Presidente della RepubblicaPremio Presidente della RepubblicaThe Premio Presidente della Repubblica is a Group 1 flat horse race in Italy open to thoroughbreds aged four years or older. It is run at Capannelle over a distance 2,000 metres , and it is scheduled to take place each year in May.-History:...
– (1) – MuhtarramMuhtarramMuhtarram is a thoroughbred race horse. He won the Prince of Wales's Stakes at Ascot twice, in addition to the Irish Champion Stakes and the Premio Presidente della Repubblica in Italy.-External links:* at Racing Post...
(1994) - Premio RomaPremio RomaThe Premio Roma is a Group 1 flat horse race in Italy which is open to thoroughbreds aged three years or older. It is run at Capannelle, Rome, over a distance 2,000 metres , and it is scheduled to take place each year in November....
– (2) – Knifebox (1993), Flemensfirth (1996)
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United StatesUnited States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
- Arlington MillionArlington MillionThe Arlington Million is a Grade 1 flathorse race in the United States for thoroughbred horses aged three years and upward. It is raced over a distance of 1¼ miles on the turf at Arlington Park, Arlington Heights, Illinois in August each year...
– (1) – DebussyDebussy (horse)Debussy is a thoroughbred racehorse and winner of the 2010 Arlington Million....
(2010) - Breeders' Cup ClassicBreeders' Cup ClassicThe Breeders' Cup Classic is a Grade I Weight for Age thoroughbred horse race for 3 year olds and older run at a distance of 1¼ miles on dirt. It is held annually at a different racetrack as part of the Breeders' Cup World Championships...
– (1) – Raven's PassRaven's PassRaven's Pass is an American-bred, British-trained Thoroughbred racehorse most notable for being the first English-trained winner of the Grade I Breeders' Cup Classic at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia, California....
(2008) - Breeders' Cup Juvenile TurfBreeders' Cup Juvenile TurfThe Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf is an American Thoroughbred horse race for two-year-old horses, run on a grass course at a distance of one mile. It is part of the Breeders' Cup World Championships, the de facto year-end championship for North American thoroughbred racing...
– (2) – DonativumDonativum (horse)Donativum is a British thoroughbred racehorse and winner of the 2008 Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf....
(2008), PouncedPouncedPounced is a Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf-winning thoroughbred racehorse owned by Lady Rothschild. He was retired to stud in 2010.He is a son of Rahy who stands in Kentucky and the Storm Cat mare Golden Cat....
(2009) - Breeders' Cup MileBreeders' Cup MileThe Breeders' Cup Mile is a Grade 1 Weight for Age stakes race for thoroughbred racehorses three years old and up, run on a grass course. It has been conducted annually as part of the Breeders' Cup World Championships since the event's inception in 1984...
– (1) – Royal HeroineRoyal HeroineRoyal Heroine was an Thoroughbred Champion Filly racehorse foaled in Ireland who raced in England and France and then in the United States where she set a North American for a mile on turf while winning the inaugural running of the Breeders' Cup Mile in 1984.Bred by Larry Ryan, a chairman of the...
(1984) - Carleton F. Burke HandicapCarleton F. Burke HandicapThe Carleton F. Burke Handicap is an American Thoroughbred horse race run annually at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia, California. Raced in late October as part of the Oak Tree Racing Association series, it is open to horses age three and older and is contested on turf at a distance of one-and-one-half...
– (1) – Bel Bolide - Clement L. Hirsch Turf Championship Stakes – (1) – Allez Milord (1987)
- Gamely Stakes – (2) – Royal HeroineRoyal HeroineRoyal Heroine was an Thoroughbred Champion Filly racehorse foaled in Ireland who raced in England and France and then in the United States where she set a North American for a mile on turf while winning the inaugural running of the Breeders' Cup Mile in 1984.Bred by Larry Ryan, a chairman of the...
- Hollywood Turf Cup – (3) – Alphabatim (1984, 1986), ZoffanyZoffany (horse)Zoffany is a thoroughbred racehorse who won the Hollywood Turf Cup and the San Luis Rey Handicap.-External links:* at Pedigree Online Thoroughbred Database...
(1985), - Matriarch StakesMatriarch StakesThe Matriarch Stakes is an American Grade I turf race for thoroughbred horses run annually at Hollywood Park Racetrack in Inglewood, California for a purse of $250,000...
– (2) – Royal HeroineRoyal HeroineRoyal Heroine was an Thoroughbred Champion Filly racehorse foaled in Ireland who raced in England and France and then in the United States where she set a North American for a mile on turf while winning the inaugural running of the Breeders' Cup Mile in 1984.Bred by Larry Ryan, a chairman of the...
(1984), Asteroid Field (1987) - Philip H. Iselin Handicap – (1) – Bates MotelBates Motel (horse)Bates Motel is a thoroughbred race horse. He won the Santa Anita Handicap, the San Antonio Handicap and the Philip H. Iselin Handicap....
(1983) - Queen Elizabeth II Challenge Cup StakesQueen Elizabeth II Challenge Cup StakesThe Queen Elizabeth II Challenge Cup is an American Thoroughbred horse race race for three-year-old fillies held annually since 1984 at Keeneland Race Course near Lexington, Kentucky. Run at a distance of one and one-eighth miles on the turf, the Grade I race currently offers a purse of $500,000...
– (1) – RyafanRyafanRyafan is a thoroughbred racehorse. She won a number of prestigious races, including the Falmouth Stakes and the Nassau Stakes in England, the Prix Marcel Boussac in France, and the Queen Elizabeth II Challenge Cup Stakes and the Yellow Ribbon Stakes in the United States of America....
(1997) - Ramona HandicapJohn C. Mabee HandicapThe John C. Mabee Handicap is an American Thoroughbred horse race contested in early August at the Del Mar Racetrack in Del Mar, California. It is run on the turf for fillies and mares, age three or older, at a distance of one and one-eighth miles. Downgraded to a Grade II stakes in 2010, the...
– (1) – Annoconnor (1988) - San Antonio HandicapSan Antonio HandicapThe San Antonio Handicap is an American Thoroughbred horse race held annually during the first week of February at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia, California...
– (2) – Bates Motel (1983), Hatim (1986) - San Luis Rey HandicapSan Luis Rey HandicapThe San Luis Rey Handicap is an American Thoroughbred horse race run annually at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia, California. Held during the third week of March, the Grade II event is open to horses of either gender, age four and up, willing to race one and one-half miles on the turf.Prior to 1955,...
– (1) – ZoffanyZoffany (horse)Zoffany is a thoroughbred racehorse who won the Hollywood Turf Cup and the San Luis Rey Handicap.-External links:* at Pedigree Online Thoroughbred Database... - Santa Anita HandicapSanta Anita HandicapThe Santa Anita Handicap is an American Thoroughbred horse race held annually in early March at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia, California. It is a Grade I race for horses four years old and up , and is considered the most important race for older horses in North America during the winter racing season...
– (1) – Bates Motel (1983) - Yellow Ribbon StakesYellow Ribbon StakesThe Yellow Ribbon Stakes is a Grade I race for thoroughbred fillies and mares aged three-years-old and upwards. It is raced during the Oak Tree Racing Association meeting at Santa Anita Park in late September / early October. It is a major prep race for the Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Turf and is...
– (3) – RyafanRyafanRyafan is a thoroughbred racehorse. She won a number of prestigious races, including the Falmouth Stakes and the Nassau Stakes in England, the Prix Marcel Boussac in France, and the Queen Elizabeth II Challenge Cup Stakes and the Yellow Ribbon Stakes in the United States of America....
(1997) - Vanity Handicap – (1) – Annoconnor (1988)
Personal Life
Gosden is the son of racehorse trainer John "Towser" GosdenJohn "Towser" Gosden
John Montague "Towser" Gosden was a British racehorse trainer based near Lewes, East Sussex.He won a number of important races, although his career was interrupted by the Second World War...
, who died in 1967. He studied economics at Cambridge University. He currently lives in Newmarket, England, and is married to Rachel Hood
Rachel Hood
Rachel Hood is an English classic-winning thoroughbred racehorse owner.She has owned numerous race horses, including St. Leger Stakes winner Arctic Cosmos and Cheshire Oaks winner Gertrude Bell.-External Links:| Rachel Hood on Twitter...
, a lawyer. He has four children: Sebastian, Serena, Thea and Thady.