Sunday, December 22, 2024

The Wokingham Stakes is a 6-furlong handicap open to three-year-olds and older and is run on the final day of Royal Ascot. Established in 1813, the race attracts a large field with a fair mix of seasoned handicappers and less exposed, lightly raced types. The winner will go on and contest the better sprint handicaps throughout the season.

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

17:05 Royal Ascot
Harry Three Silk 5
  • Age:5
  • Weight:9-9
  • Form:11106/4
  • OR:104
A maximum field of 28 have declared for the days cavalry charge, the 6F class 2 Wokingham Handicap which has a wide open look about it. Last year’s winner Saint Lawrence, runner up Apollo One, 3rd Juan Les Pins, 4th Mums Tipple and 11th Albasheer are all back to renew rivalry and have claims of sorts. The one horse I like however is the Clive Cox trained Harry Three who is a half a brother to the yard’s smart sprinter Diligent Harry. A smart three year old in 2022 who won two valuable handicaps and a listed race he ran as well as one could expect on his re-appearance having missed last season when fourth of six in a decent listed race at Salisbury. With that run behind him (and a drop of a pound) he looks likely to run well from a draw in stall 23 and the icing on the cake the booking of Ryan Moore who is unbeaten on two starts on him. He looks good value in a widely competitive handicap.

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Wokingham Stakes Overview

First run in 1813, the Wokingham Stakes has become one of the more historic races in the Royal Ascot schedule. The race is named after the market town of Wokingham which is located several miles west of Ascot itself.

Pointers prevailed victorious in the first-ever edition of the race which was owned by the Duke of York. A horse by the name of Wokingham even won the race on two separate occasions in 1881 and 1882. The race used to be run as three separate races. It became a single race in 1874 and has been run that way ever since. The only exception was in 2020 when a Silver Wokingham Handicap was run due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Seven jockeys, including Lester Piggott and Willie Carson, share the record for the most wins by a jockey in the race with 3 victories each. Four trainers (Joe Cannon, Richard Marsh, Charles Morton, and Paul Cole) have all experienced the most number of wins for a trainer in this race with 3 wins each.

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Wokingham Stakes Betting Trends and Statistics

  • Just 1 of the last 12 winners of the Wokingham Stakes came into the race as a favourite or joint-favourite.
  • 9 of the previous 12 winners were aged 4 or 5 years old.
  • 9 out of the last 12 winning horses had a rating between 99 and 106.

Previous Wokingham Stakes Winners

Wokingham Stakes FAQ

Who won the Wokingham Stakes 2023?

The 2023 edition of the Wokingham Stakes was won by Saint Lawrence. Hollie Doyle was the winning jockey on the horse and Archie Watson was the victorious trainer.

Where is the Wokingham Stakes?

The Wokingham Stakes is run at Ascot Racecourse in Berkshire.

Where can I watch the Wokingham Stakes?

The Wokingham 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 Wokingham Stakes?

The total prize pool for the Wokingham Stakes in 2024 is £175,000. The horse that finished in first place in the Wokingham Stakes in 2023 received £90,195 in prize money.

When is the Wokingham Stakes?

The 2024 Wokingham Stakes is set to take place on Royal Ascot Day 5 with a 17:05 UK time start.

How many horses race in the Wokingham Stakes?

27 horses competed in the 2023 edition of the Wokingham Stakes at Royal Ascot.