Thursday, November 21, 2024

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.

16:25 Royal Ascot
Ethical Diamond Silk 16
  • Age:4
  • Weight:9-1
  • Form:431-2
  • OR:94
A maximum field of nineteen have declared for the 1M 4F class 2 Duke Of Edinburgh Stakes Handicap in which you will need plenty of luck in running. The race may actually not be as competitive as the numbers suggest with six of the field coming back following a lay off. Willie Mullins got himself on the score card on Tuesday with Belloccio and his runner here Ethical Diamond, who has the assistance of Ryan Moore, looks the one to be with. He was having his first run on the flat for Mullins when going down by a nose to subsequent winner Saturn in a 10F Leopardstown handicap in May with the third that day also winning since. As a 1M 4F maiden winner at Limerick when in the care of Michael William O’Meara he will appreciate the two furlong longer trip and with a wide draw certainly not a dis-advantage in a big field over the past few years over this sort of trip looks the one to be with.

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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.

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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

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.