First run in 2002, the Wolferton Stakes started life at Royal Ascot as a handicap race. It has been a Listed flat horse race since 2018. Horses aged four years old and above are eligible to enter. The race is contested across a distance of 1 mile, 1 furlong, and 212 yards at Ascot Racecourse.
Read on to find out more about the penultimate race on day 1 at Royal Ascot. Our expert team of horse racing tipsters will provide their picks the day before the race. You will also be able to find vital insights on the horses and jockeys with the Wolferton Stakes racecard. The betting trends and statistics will also provide key information you want before placing your bets.
Wolferton Stakes Racecard
Wolferton Stakes (Listed)
WIMBLEDON HAWKEYE is a really interesting contender in here on the class drop. Last year's Nashville Derby winner ran a cracker at this meeting 12 months ago when fourth in the King Edward VII Stakes and performed well enough on his return in the Brigadier Gerard at Sandown behind Ombudsman. There isn't anything of that calibre in here and James Owen's colt is taken to go very close. Haatem won this last year and commands respect for the in-form Richard Hannon yard, while Galen got within a length of him that day and is noted, as is Ghostwriter.
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Wolferton Stakes Betting Trends and Statistics
- Only one of the last 10 winners of the Wolferton Stakes has been priced as the favourite heading into the race.
- Just one of the previous 10 winning horses in this race have been trained in Ireland.
- John Gosden is the most successful trainer in this race with four victories to his name with Beachfire (2011), Gatewood (2012), Mahsoob (2015), and Monarchs Glen (2018).
Previous Wolferton Stakes Winners
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All Royal Ascot Races
13.30 – Queen Anne Stakes
14.10 – Coventry Stakes
14.50 – King’s Stand Stakes
15.10 – St James’s Palace Stakes
15.40 – Ascot Stakes
16.10 – Wolferton Stakes
16.50 – Copper Horse Stakes Handicap
14.30 – Queen Mary Stakes
15.05 – Kensington Palace Stakes
15.45 – Duke Of Cambridge Stakes
16.25 – Prince Of Wales’s Stakes
17.05 – Royal Hunt Cup
17.40 – Queen’s Vase
18.15 – Windsor Castle Stakes
14.30 – Norfolk Stakes
15.05 – King George V Stakes
15.45 – Ribblesdale Stakes
16.25 – Ascot Gold Cup
17.05 – Britannia Stakes
17.40 – Hampton Court Stakes
18.15 – Buckingham Palace Stakes
14.30 – Albany Stakes
15.05 – Commonwealth Cup
15.45 – Coronation Stakes
16.25 – Duke of Edinburgh Stakes
17.05 – Sandringham Stakes
17.40 – King Edward VII Stakes
18.15 – Palace of Holyroodhouse Stakes
14.30 – Chesham Stakes
15.05 – Hardwicke Stakes
15.45 – Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes
16.25 – Jersey Stakes
17.05 – Wokingham Stakes
17.40 – Golden Gates Stakes
18.15 – Queen Alexandra Stakes
Wolferton Stakes FAQ
Who won the Wolferton Stakes 2023?
The 2023 edition of the Wolferton Stakes was won by Royal Champion. Jack Mitchell was the winning jockey on the horse and Roger Varian was the victorious trainer.
Where is the Wolferton Stakes?
The Wolferton Stakes is run at Ascot Racecourse in Berkshire.
Where can I watch the Wolferton Stakes?
The Wolferton Stakes is available live on ITV1 and via Sky Sports Racing. Most bookmakers also offer a free live horse racing streaming service that allows customers to watch the race after placing their bets.
What is the prize money for the Wolferton Stakes?
The total prize pool for the Wolferton Stakes in 2024 is £120,000. The horse that finished in first place in the Wolferton Stakes in 2023 received £62,381 in prize money.
When is the Wolferton Stakes?
The 2024 Wolferton Stakes is set to take place on Royal Ascot Day 1 with a 17:40 UK time start.
How many horses race in the Wolferton Stakes?
16 horses competed in the 2023 edition of the Wolferton Stakes at Royal Ascot.





















