Buckingham Palace Handicap Odds
The Buckingham Palace Handicap is a race on day three of Royal Ascot and will take place on Thursday 18th June, 2026. Read More
Here you can compare the latest Buckingham Palace Handicap odds, view the possible runners and get our help and guidance on the best ways to bet.
We also look back at previous winners and key trends ahead of the race as well as giving you some Ascot tips for the final race on day three.
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About the Buckingham Palace Handicap
The Buckingham Palace Handicap is a 7f handicap contest run at Royal Ascot and is open to horses aged three years or older. It is regarded as one of the toughest betting heats of the entire week with huge fields going to post to try and claim glory in the event.
First race in 2002, the Buckingham Palace Handicap has become one of the feature events on day three of the meeting and has been won by some smart performers that have used the race as a springboard to Group races later on in their career.
Buckingham Palace Handicap Key Trends
- Two of the last seven winners have been favourite
- Five of the last seven winners have been priced 12/1 or bigger
- Six of the last seven winners have carried 9st or more
Buckingham Palace Handicap Tips
Wrapping up day 2, we will be chancing ELARAK with Billy Loughnane in the plate to gain his reward for a few good placed runs at Newmarket so far this season. He is drawn well, the track should suit and he has a rider at the top of his game on board.
Previous Winners Of The Buckingham Palace Handicap
| Year | Winner | Winning Jockey | Winning Trainer | Starting Price | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Never So Brave | Oisin Murphy | Andrew Balding | 4/1 | 9-12 |
| 2024 | English Oak | James Doyle | Ed Walker | 10/3 | 9-8 |
| 2023 | Witch Hunter | Jamie Spencer | Richard Hannon | 50/1 | 9-10 |
| 2022 | Inver Park | Ben Curtis | George Boughey | 12/1 | 9-1 |
| 2021 | Highfield Princess | Jason Hart | John Quinn | 18/1 | 8-11 |
| 2020 | Motakhayyel | Jim Crowley | Richard Hannon | 14/1 | 9-3 |
Frequently Asked Questions About The Buckingham Palace Handicap
When is the Buckingham Palace Handicap?
The race takes place on Thursday 20th June, 2024.
Where can I watch the Buckingham Palace Handicap?
Watch the race live on ITV1 and Sky Sports Racing which also offer options to stream the race via their streaming services.
Alternatively, most bookmakers offer a free live horse racing stream allowing you to watch the race after you've placed a bet.
Who is the most successful jockey in the Buckingham Palace Handicap?
Irish jockey Neil Callan has won this race three times with Uhoomagoo (2006), Eton Forever (2012), and Lightning Cloud (2013).
Who is the most successful trainer in the Buckingham Palace Handicap?
Two times winning trainer Kevin Ryan holds the current title with Uhoomagoo (2006) and Lightning Cloud (2013).