Tuesday, November 5, 2024

The Buckingham Palace Stakes is a handicap and run over the straight 7F. The race is open to three year olds and over. Established in 2002 it was dropped in 2015 but re-instated five years later. The race usually attracts a big field with the winner likely to be seen the following month in the Bunbury Cup at Newmarket’s July meeting.

Below, you will find all the information you need to bet on the Buckingham Palace 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 Buckingham Palace Stakes racecard and read our essential betting trends to help you find a winner.

18:15 Royal Ascot
Kings Time Silk 26
  • Age:4
  • Weight:9-1
  • Form:3/2410-1
  • OR:92
Day three concludes with a wide open twenty nine runner class 2 Buckingham Palace Stakes (Handicap) run over the straight 7F. Favourites have a poor record in this but this year’s fav English Oak has a major chance having looked a horse way ahead of his mark when a very easy winner in the mud at Haydock 26 days ago. He has been raised 9lb however and the ground will be much faster so at the prices it may well be worth taking him on with Irish challenger Kings Time. Trained at Moone in County Kildare by Jessie Harrington this will only be his seventh career start and showed last time out (his first for 272 days) that he’s smart when winning a valuable Cork 7F handicap at 20/1. He’s 11lb higher in the weights now but can run a big race under Shane Foley from stall 5. He’s worth playing each way with additional places.

Tomorrow’s Daily Tips aren’t available yet for Wednesday, 6th November 2024. See our expert horse racing tips today for upcoming races at other racecourses.

26
English Oak 11
English Oak[GB] Form: 1382-21
WIN PROB: 20%
28
Divine Libra 18
Divine Libra[IRE] Form: 323-913
WIN PROB: 12.5%
30
Fresh 23
Fresh[GB] Form: 600-505
WIN PROB: 9.09%
31
Koy Koy 19
Koy Koy[GB] Form: 3-95066
WIN PROB: 8.33%
5
Kings Time 26
Kings Time[IRE] Form: 3/2410-1
WIN PROB: 7.69%
32
Make Me King 1
Make Me King[FR] Form: 525-549
WIN PROB: 5.88%
21
Mostabshir 4
Mostabshir[GB] Form: 6475-30
WIN PROB: 5.88%
18
Northern Express 2
Northern Express[IRE] Form: 502-572
WIN PROB: 5.88%
23
Carrytheone 5
Carrytheone[GB] Form: 266-901
WIN PROB: 5.26%
25
Alzahir 14
Alzahir[FR] Form: 12505-4
WIN PROB: 4.76%
24
Bopedro 15
Bopedro[FR] Form: 478837
WIN PROB: 4.76%
3
Gorak 17
Gorak[FR] Form: 7090-42
WIN PROB: 4.76%
27
The X O 20
The X O[IRE] Form: 647053
WIN PROB: 4.76%
6
Sous La Neige 25
Sous La Neige[FR] Form: 229-235
WIN PROB: 4.35%
13
Summerghand 22
Summerghand[IRE] Form: 285807
WIN PROB: 4.35%
1
Percy's Lad 9
Percy's Lad[GB] Form: 0203-21
WIN PROB: 3.85%
19
Billyjoh 21
Billyjoh[GB] Form: 247224
WIN PROB: 3.45%
10
Tacarib Bay 10
Tacarib Bay[GB] Form: 16-5970
WIN PROB: 3.45%
2
Finn's Charm 13
Finn's Charm[GB] Form: 049-601
WIN PROB: 2.94%
29
Rhoscolyn 7
Rhoscolyn[GB] Form: 0-54061
WIN PROB: 2.94%
11
Dark Thirty 16
Dark Thirty[IRE] Form: 136-130
WIN PROB: 2.44%
17
Sterling Knight 28
Sterling Knight[GB] Form: 35-3061
WIN PROB: 2.44%
16
Baradar 6
Baradar[IRE] Form: 110-547
WIN PROB: 1.96%
4
Greatgadian 27
Greatgadian[GER] Form: 2-36220
WIN PROB: 1.96%
9
Mr Professor 12
Mr Professor[IRE] Form: 4126-10
WIN PROB: 1.96%
14
Mustajaab 29
Mustajaab[GB] Form: 745-108
WIN PROB: 1.49%
20
Maywake 24
Maywake[GB] Form: 15103-0
WIN PROB: 0.99%
15
Arabian Storm 30
Arabian Storm[GB] Form: 2/193-59
WIN PROB: 0.01%
22
Awaal 3
Awaal[IRE] Form: 933030-
WIN PROB: 0.01%
8
Catch The Paddy 32
Catch The Paddy[IRE] Form: 2616-00
WIN PROB: 0.01%
7
Londoner 31
Londoner[IRE] Form: 52-0000
WIN PROB: 0.01%
12
Ropey Guest 8
Ropey Guest[GB] Form: 1062-50
WIN PROB: 0.01%

Buckingham Palace Stakes (Handicap)

7F (Class 2) (3YO plus) (£56,694)
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26 runners
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4 Places
Going: Good to Firm
Draw Advantage: No significant advantage.

Richard Hannon has won two of the last four runnings and he has both Dark Thirty and Tacarib Bay entered this year, who could both go well off their current marks. Fresh has won here three times, twice over C&D, with the latest off 10lb higher in September 2022, and he showed signs of a return to form when beaten less than two lengths at Haydock last time, but a chance is taken on ALZAHIR. Danny Tudhope rides for David O'Meara, who has four runners, and he might be the jockey's pick after returning with a three-length fourth at Chester, despite pulling too hard and failing to last home. Likely to do better after his first start in eight months, he may be the surprise package. Early favourite English Oak strolled away with a lesser race at Haydock and while he is 9lb higher following that success, Ed Walker's colt is expected to mount a serious challenge.

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Buckingham Palace Stakes Overview

The Buckingham Palace Stakes is a flat handicap race. It is run over a distance of 7 furlongs at Ascot Racecourse and is open to horses aged three years or over. The race takes place on the third day of action at Royal Ascot.

Established in 2002, as part of the Golden Jubilee celebrations for Queen Elizabeth II, the race is a relatively recent addition to the Royal Ascot schedule. It is named after the palatial home of the former monarch.

However, the race was pulled from the Royal Ascot schedule between 2015 and 2019. It was replaced with the Group 1 sprint race called the Commonwealth Cup. The Buckingham Palace Stakes was considered a huge loss from the Royal Ascot schedule during this period and was re-introduced in 2020 as part of an extended schedule post-COVID.

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Buckingham Palace Stakes Betting Trends and Statistics

  • No favourite coming into the race has prevailed victorious in the last 10 editions.
  • Each of the previous 7 winners of this race has been priced at 12/1 or longer.
  • Five of the last 7 winners in the race have weighed 9 stone or heavier.

Buckingham Palace Previous Winners

Buckingham Palace Stakes FAQ

Who won the Buckingham Palace Stakes 2023?

The 2023 edition of the Buckingham Palace Stakes was won by Witch Hunter. Jamie Spencer was the winning jockey on the horse and Richard Hannon Jr was the victorious trainer.

Where is the Buckingham Palace Stakes?

The Buckingham Palace Stakes is run at Ascot Racecourse in Berkshire.

Where can I watch the Buckingham Palace Stakes?

The Buckingham Palace Stakes is available to watch live on ITV1 and via Sky Sports Racing. Lots of bookmakers also offer a free live horse racing streaming service that allows customers to watch the action after placing their bets.

What is the prize money for the Buckingham Palace Stakes?

The total prize pool for the Buckingham Palace Stakes in 2024 is £110,000. The horse that finished in first place in the Buckingham Palace Stakes in 2023 received £51,540 in prize money.

When is the Buckingham Palace Stakes?

The 2024 Buckingham Palace Stakes is set to take place on Royal Ascot Day 3 with an 18:15 UK time start.

How many horses race in the Buckingham Palace Stakes?

29 horses competed in the 2023 edition of the Buckingham Palace Stakes at Royal Ascot.