St James's Palace Stakes Tips & Odds
The St James's Palace Stakes is a Group 1 race on day one of Royal Ascot and will take place on Tuesday 15th June, 2027. Read More
Here you can compare the latest St James's Palace Stakes 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 Group 1 event as well as giving you some Ascot tips for the fourth race of the meeting.
#AD 18+. New customers only. 9am 18/06/26 – 9pm 23/06/26. Min 1st dep £10. Certain deposit methods & bet types excl. Bet £1 single on England v Ghana-England to score 2 or more goals, pre kick off at 66/1 for 13x £5 Free Bets (valid 4 days). Original price 1/1. Stake & winnings returned at original odds as cash on settlement. Restrictions + T&Cs apply.
About the St James's Palace Stakes
The St James's Palace Stakes is a Group One race run on the opening day of Royal Ascot, and is open to three-year-old colts.
Contested on the Tuesday of Royal Ascot, the St James's Palace Stakes can attract the Classic generation that have competed in the English, Irish or French 2000 Guineas earlier in the season, and it can often be a race that determine who is the best three-year-old miler. First run in 1834, the St James's Palace Stakes has grown in stature down the years and has been won by some of Flat racing's biggest names including Giant's Causeway (2000), Rock Of Gibraltar (2002) and Frankel (2011) in recent times.
St James's Palace Stakes Key Trends
- Five of the last 10 winners have been favourite
- The biggest priced winner in the last 10 years is 10/1
- Three of the last 10 winners have been trained in Ireland
St James's Palace Stakes Tips
We will display tips for this race closer to the time.
Previous Winners Of The St James's Palace Stakes
| Year | Winner | Winning Jockey | Winning Trainer | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Bow Echo | Billy Loughnane | George Boughey | 8/11 Fav |
| 2025 | Field Of Gold | Colin Keane | John & Thady Gosden | 8/11 Fav |
| 2024 | Rosallion | Sean Levey | Richard Hannon | 5/2 |
| 2023 | Paddington | Ryan Moore | Aidan O'Brien | 11/5 |
| 2022 | Coroebus | William Buick | Charlie Appleby | 10/11 Fav |
| 2021 | Poetic Flare | Kevin Manning | Jim Bolger | 7/2 Fav |
| 2020 | Palace Pier | Frankie Dettori | John Gosden | 4/1 |
| 2019 | Circus Maximus | Ryan Moore | Aidan O'Brien | 10/1 |
| 2018 | Without Parole | Frankie Dettori | John Gosden | 9/4 Fav |
| 2017 | Barney Roy | James Doyle | Richard Hannon | 5/2 |
| 2016 | Galileo Gold | Frankie Dettori | Hugo Palmer | 6/1 |
Frequently Asked Questions About St James's Palace Stakes
When is the St James's Palace Stakes?
The race takes place on Tuesday 15th June, 2027.
Where can I watch the St James's Palace Stakes?
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 St James's Palace Stakes?
Irish jockey Michael Kinane has brought home six winners, Dara Monarch (1982), Brief Truce (1992), Grand Lodge (1994), Giant's Causeway (2000), Rock of Gibraltar (2002), and Azamour (2004).
Who is the most successful trainer in the St James's Palace Stakes?
An excellent nine wins for Irish trainer Aidan O'Brien in this race, with Giant's Causeway (2000), Black Minnaloushe (2001), Rock of Gibraltar (2002), Excellent Art (2007), Henrythenavigator (2008), Mastercraftsman (2009), Gleneagles (2015), Circus Maximus (2019) and Paddington (2023).