Ribblesdale Stakes

The Ribblesdale Stakes is a Group 2 race open to three year old fillies only and is often referred to as the Royal Ascot Oaks. It is run over 1m 4F and sometimes features horses that had run previously in the Epsom Oaks with the leading participants often going on to compete in the following months Irish Oaks or Yorkshire Oaks in August.

Below, you will find all the information you need to bet on the Ribblesdale Stakes. Our proven tipsters will provide their top picks the day before the race. You can also gain key insights on the runners and riders through our Ribblesdale Stakes racecard and read our essential betting trends to help you find a winner.

Ribblesdale Stakes Overview

The Ribblesdale Stakes is a Group 2 flat horse race that takes place every year at Royal Ascot. The race is open to 3-year-old fillies and is run across a distance of 1 mile, 3 furlongs, and 211 yards at Ascot Racecourse.

The race itself was named as a tribute to the 4th Baron Ribblesdale, who was the official Master of the Buckhounds between 1892 and 1895. The first running of the race took place in 1919. It was initially open to 3-year-olds and 4-year-olds of both genders and was run over a distance of 1 mile. The distance was extended to 1 ½ miles after World War II.

Racing legend Frankie Dettori holds the best record in this race of any jockey with 8 wins in total. The first of those came in 1995 on Phantom Gold with the last of those victories coming on Frankly Darling in 2020. The leading trainers in this race, with 5 wins each, are Sir Henry Cecil, John Dunlop, Saeed bin Suroor, and John Gosden.

Ribblesdale Stakes Betting Trends and Statistics

• 50% of the last 10 winners have been trained in Ireland.
• Only 2 out of the previous 10 winners have come into the race as a favourite.
• Just 2 of the last 10 victors in this race have been priced at odds of 10/1 or longer.

Previous Ribblesdale Stakes Winners