Thursday, November 21, 2024

The Windsor Castle Stakes is a listed race for two year old colts and fillies run over a distance of 5F. The race was established in 1988 and will provide a speedy juvenile who is likely to go on and partake in races like the Molecomb Stakes at Goodwood.

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

18:15 Royal Ascot
Day two finishes with yet another monster field. This time there are a maximum twenty eight juveniles racing for the listed 5F Windsor Castle Stakes. Wathan Racing have assembled a decent team of two year old’s to attack this year’s meeting and will rely upon a brace of runners here in the shape of Karl Burke’s Artagnan and Richard Fahey’s Shadow Army with preference for the latter who appears to have been the pick of the owners jockey James Doyle. The son of Showcasing just held on at York on his debut from Adrian Paul Keatley’s Francisco’s Place who has gone on to win a listed race at Chantilly by 2 1/2L and runs in the Coventry here on day one. He looks sure to go well but I can’t resist an each way play with additional places on the Eve Johnson Houghton trained juvenile Pont Neuf. The horse is two from two following wins at Kempton and at Salisbury in which he gave weight away to the Balding horse Kassaya who runs in the Queen Mary at the start of today’s card. Obviously a good run from her would be a boost for this gelding who represents each way value. A near side draw of 23 will hopefully be the place to be and most encouragingly his trainer was putting him up as her best chance of a winner at the meeting in discussion with Matt Chapman at Windsor on Monday night.

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Windsor Castle Stakes Overview

The Windsor Castle Stakes is a Listed flat race in horseracing that takes place at every year at Royal Ascot. The race is run over a distance of 5 furlongs at Ascot Racecourse and is open to two-year-old horses.

Even though the race itself is not considered to be as high a standard as other races scheduled at Royal Ascot, it is still seen as a race that gives juveniles some exposure before they go on to become elite sprinters. It is very much considered a race where potential future stars compete.

Renowned Irish jockey Pat Eddery boasts the most successful record in the race with six wins in this race. The first of those came on Barrys Gamble in 1988 with the last victory on Irony in 2001. The most successful trainer in this race is former England international footballer Mick Channon who has three winners to his name.

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Windsor Castle Stakes Betting Trends and Statistics

  • Each of the last 12 winners had experienced at least one flat run before this race with 10 of those 12 winners winning at least once on the flat before entering this race that season.
  • 7 of the previous 12 winners were drawn in stall 18 or higher for this race.
  • 33% of the last 12 winners of the Windsor Castle Stakes entered the race as favourites.

Windsor Castle Stakes Previous Winners

Windsor Castle Stakes FAQ

Who won the Windsor Castle Stakes 2023?

The 2023 edition of the Windsor Castle Stakes was won by Big Evs. The winning jockey was Jason Hart and the winning trainer was Michael Appleby.

Where is the Windsor Castle Stakes?

The Windsor Castle Stakes is run at Ascot Racecourse in Berkshire.

Where can I watch the Windsor Castle Stakes?

The Windsor Castle 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 Windsor Castle Stakes?

The total prize pool for the Windsor Castle Stakes in 2024 is £110,000. The prize money for 1st place in the Windsor Castle Stakes in 2023 was £56,710.

When is the Windsor Castle Stakes?

The 2024 Windsor Castle Stakes is set to take place on Royal Ascot Day 2 with an 18:15 UK time start.

How many horses race in the Windsor Castle Stakes?

23 horses competed in the 2023 edition of the Windsor Castle Stakes at Royal Ascot.