Sunday, December 22, 2024

The Kensington Palace Stakes is a run over 1M and is confined to fillies and mares aged four years and older. The race is a handicap and has only been in existence since 2021.

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

17:40 Royal Ascot
Summer Of Love Silk 11
  • Age:4
  • Weight:9-0
  • Form:41-1
  • OR:88
Another big field cavalry charge, this time over 7F with a big field of twenty five going to post. Last year’s winner and top weight Villanova Queen looks a bit overpriced racing off of a mark only a pound higher and can run well each way although if there is one horse who may be able to blow her handicap mark apart then surely it is the Saeed Bin Suroor trained Summer Of Love who will be ridden by Christophe Soumillon (a late switch from Hector Crouch). She has looked smart in winning twice on the synthetic surface at Kempton on her last two starts with her latest victory coming off of a break of 233 days when, by all accounts, she was not fully wound up. An initial mark of 88 may under estimate her ability and with the extra furlong here likely to suit is the pick in a wide open renewal.

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Kensington Palace Stakes Overview

The Kensington Palace Stakes is a relatively recent addition to the Royal Ascot schedule having been first introduced in 2021. This handicap is open to horses aged four years and older of both genders. It is run over a distance of a straight mile at Ascot Racecourse.

The race takes place on the second day of the festival. Due to the recent history of this race, there are only three previous editions to look back on. The previous three winners of the race have been Villanova Queen (25/1) in 2023, Rising Star (40/1) in 2022, and Lola Showgirl (12/1) in 2021.

Kensington Palace Stakes Betting Trends and Statistics

  • The Kensington Palace Stakes was only introduced to the Royal Ascot schedule in 2021 so there is very little history to look back on to find trends and statistics from this race.
  • The shortest price a winning horse has had coming into the race is 12/1 which was Lola Showgirl in the first edition of the race in 2021.
  • Every winner of this race has been aged four years old.

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Kensington Palace Stakes History

Run on the round course this handicap has proved a tricky test for punters. Dave Loughnane had a one – two in the first running two years ago with Lola Showgirl (12/1) and Ffion (10/1) with the pair getting in at the bottom end of the weights off of ratings of 81, while last year the first three were Marco Botti’s Rising Star (40/1), Random Harvest (40/1) and Isola Rossa (22/1).

Kensington Palace Stakes Previous Winners

Kensington Palace Stakes FAQ

Who won the Kensington Palace Stakes 2023?

The 2023 edition of the Kensington Palace Stakes was won by Villanova Queen. The winning jockey was Mrs John Harrington and the winning trainer was Colin Keane.

Where is the Kensington Palace Stakes?

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

Where can I watch the Kensington Palace Stakes?

The Kensington Palace Stakes is available to watch live on ITV1 and via Sky Sports Racing. Most bookmakers have a free live horse racing streaming option that gives customers the chance to watch the racing after placing their bets.

What is the prize money for the Kensington Palace Stakes?

The total prize fund for the Kensington Palace Stakes is £111,000. The winner of the 2023 edition was awarded with £51,540.

When is the Kensington Palace Stakes?

The 2024 Kensington Palace Stakes is set to take place on Royal Ascot Day 2 with an 17:40 UK time start.

How many horses race in the Kensington Palace Stakes?

19 horses competed in the 2023 edition of the Kensington Palace Stakes at Royal Ascot.