First run in 1860, the King Charles III Stakes is the fastest of the week usually completed in under one minute. Having been a Group 2 race for 20 years, the race regained Group 1 status in 2008.
Below, you will find all the information you need to bet on the King Charles III 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 King Charles III Stakes racecard and read our essential betting trends to help you find a winner.
King Charles III Stakes Tips
5- H: Regional
- J: Callum Rodriguez
- T: E Bethell
- H: Regional
- J: Callum Rodriguez
- T: E Bethell
- Age:6
- Weight:9-7
- Form:5/1151-2
- OR:114
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King Charles III Stakes Overview
The King Charles III Stakes is a Group 1 flat race that takes place at Royal Ascot every year. It is open to horses aged three years and older. The race is contested over a distance of 5 furlongs at Ascot Racecourse.
The first-ever renewal of this race was in 1860. Bad weather prevented the Royal Stand Plate from being run over its distance of 2 miles. It was shortened to 5 furlongs to cover the only part of the course that held up from the heavy rain. It became such a popular sprint that it was kept part of the schedule and renamed the Queen’s Stand Plate. Upon the death of Queen Victoria and the accession of King Edward VI in 1901, the race was renamed once more to the King’s Stand Stakes.
In 1973, the race was given Group 1 status but this was downgraded to Group 2 in 1988. However, it was upgraded to Group 1 level once more in 2008. The race was then renamed the King Charles III Stakes in 2023 to mark the 75th birthday of King Charles.
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
King Charles III Stakes Betting Trends and Statistics
- Only one of the last 10 winners of this race has been the favourite coming into the race.
- Just two winners of the last 10 renewals of this race have been aged three years old.
- Eight of the last 10 winners were Group winners at a distance of 5 furlongs.
Previous King Charles III Stakes Winners
King Charles III Stakes FAQ
Who won the King Charles III Stakes 2023?
The 2023 edition of the King Charles III Stakes was won by Bradsell. Hollie Doyle was the winning jockey on the horse and Archie Watson was the victorious trainer.
Where is the King Charles III Stakes?
The King Charles III Stakes is run at Ascot Racecourse in Berkshire.
Where can I watch the King Charles III Stakes?
The King Charles III Stakes is available to watch live on ITV1 and via Sky Sports Racing. The majority of 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 King Charles III Stakes?
The total prize pool for the King Charles III Stakes in 2024 is £650,000. The horse that finished in first place in the King’s Stand Stakes in 2023 received £355,855 in prize money.
When is the King Charles III Stakes?
The 2024 King Charles III Stakes is set to take place on Royal Ascot Day 1 with a 15:45 UK time start.
How many horses race in the King Charles III Stakes?
17 horses competed in the 2023 edition of the King Charles III Stakes at Royal Ascot.
