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First run in 1914, under the name of the Bessborough Stakes, the Duke Of Edinburgh Stakes is a handicap run over the trip of just short of 1 mile and 4 furlongs. It’s open for three-year-old horses and upwards. The race has been won by horses who have gone on to win at Group level.
Below, you will find all the information you need to bet on the Duke Of Edinburgh 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 Duke Of Edinburgh Stakes racecard and read our essential betting trends to help you find a winner.
Duke of Edinburgh Stakes Racecard
Duke Of Edinburgh Stakes (Handicap) (GBBPlus Race)
Opportunity went straight to the top of many shortlists for this after winning at Carlisle. An 8lb rise seems fair, although stall one isn't ideal for William Haggas' gelding. Hopewell Rock's third at Newmarket was boosted by the front two fighting out the finish of the Copper Horse on Tuesday but a chance is taken on another runner of Wathnan's in FRENCH DUKE, who has Jamie Spencer in the saddle. He had excuses for both previous appearances at this meeting when trained by Roger Varian and this may be the year everything drops right. Warrant Holder went up 5lb for winning at York but commands the utmost respect, while Plage De Havre and Mondo Man are others to consider.
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Duke of Edinburgh Stakes Overview
The Duke of Edinburgh Stakes is a handicap flat race that is contested annually at Royal Ascot. Horses aged three years and older are eligible to enter the race. It is run over the distance of an old mile and four furlongs at Ascot Racecourse.
Originating as the Bessborough Stakes, this race was initially named after John Ponsonby, the 5th Earl of Bessborough. He held the role of Master of the Buckhounds on three separate occasions throughout the 19th century.
In 1999, the race was renamed in honour of the Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Philip. It is a race that has generally seen the favourites perform well. The favourite or joint favourite has prevailed victorious in 6 of the last 12 renewals.
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
Duke of Edinburgh Stakes Betting Trends and Statistics
- 11 of the last 12 winners were aged 4 or 5 years old.
- 10 of the previous 12 winners were drawn in stall 12 or higher.
- 10 of the last 12 winning horses had at least one run that season before their win with 7 of those 12 enjoying at least one win earlier that season.
Duke of Edinburgh Stakes Winners
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Duke of Edinburgh Stakes FAQ
Who won the Duke of Edinburgh Stakes 2023?
The 2023 edition of the Duke of Edinburgh Stakes was won by Okita Soushi. Ryan Moore was the winning jockey on the horse and Joseph Patrick O’Brien was the victorious trainer.
Where is the Duke of Edinburgh Stakes?
The Duke of Edinburgh Stakes is run at Ascot Racecourse in Berkshire.
Where can I watch the Duke of Edinburgh Stakes?
The Duke of Edinburgh 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 Duke of Edinburgh Stakes?
The total prize pool for the Duke of Edinburgh Stakes in 2024 is £110,000. The horse that finished in first place in the Duke of Edinburgh Stakes in 2023 received £51,540 in prize money.
When is the Duke of Edinburgh Stakes?
The 2024 Duke of Edinburgh Stakes is set to take place on Royal Ascot Day 4 with a 16:25 UK time start.
How many horses race in the Duke of Edinburgh Stakes?
18 horses competed in the 2023 edition of the Duke of Edinburgh Stakes at Royal Ascot.
