Portland Handicap
| Handicap race | |
| Location |
Doncaster Racecourse Doncaster, England |
|---|---|
| Inaugurated | 1855 |
| Race type | Flat / Thoroughbred |
| Sponsor | Ladbrokes |
| Website | Doncaster |
| Race information | |
| Distance | 5f 140y (1,134 metres) |
| Surface | Turf |
| Track | Straight |
| Qualification | Three-years-old and up |
| Weight | Handicap |
| Purse | £60,000 (2016) 1st: £37,350 |
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 140 yards (1,134 metres), and it is scheduled to take place each year in September.
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 final day, the same day as the St. Leger Stakes.
Most successful horse (3 wins):
Leading jockey (5 wins):
Leading trainer (5 wins):
a The 2006 running took place at York over 5 furlongs and 89 yards.
* The 1941 edition was held at Newmarket.
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