Gimcrack Stakes Tips & Odds
The Gimcrack Stakes is a Group 2 race open to two-year-old colts and geldings and is run over a distance of six furlongs and takes place during York's Ebor Festival in August. Read More
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About The Gimcrack Stakes
The Gimcrack Stakes is a Group 2 event open to two-year-old colts and geldings and is run over 6f during York's Ebor Festival in August. One of the highlights of the meeting on the Knavesmire, the Gimcrack can sometimes unearth potential 2000 Guineas contenders for the following season, while some top sprinters have won this race before going on to bigger and better things.
Lake Forest was a shock 16/1 winner of the 2023 Gimcrack as the William Haggas charge fended off Johannes Brahms.
Gimcrack Stakes Key Trends
- Three of the last 10 winners have been favourite
- Only one winner in the last 10 renewals has won at odds bigger than 7/1
- The last 10 winners have all been trained in the UK
Gimcrack Stakes Tips
THE STRIKIN VIKING was the best horse in the race despite finishing second last time at Goodwood and can go a place better here for Hamad Al Jehani, James Doyle and Wathnan Racing.
Previous Winners Of The Gimcrack Stakes
Year | Winner | Winning Jockey | Winning Trainer | Starting Price |
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2023 | Lake Forest | Tom Marquand | William Haggas | 16/1 |
2022 | Noble Style | William Buick | Charlie Appleby | 3/1 |
2021 | Lusail | Pat Dobbs | Richard Hannon | 7/2 |
2020 | Minzaal | Jim Crowley | Owen Burrows | 5/2 Fav |
2019 | Threat | Oisin Murphy | Richard Hannon | 11/10 Fav |
2018 | Emaraaty Ana | Frankie Dettori | Kevin Ryan | 5/1 |
2017 | Sands Of Mali | Paul Hanagan | Richard Fahey | 14/1 |
2016 | Blue Point | William Buick | Charlie Appleby | 11/8 Fav |
2015 | Ajaya | Graham Gibbons | William Haggas | 7/2 |
2014 | Muhaarar | Paul Hanagan | Charles Hills | 7/1 |
2013 | Astaire | Neil Callan | Kevin Ryan | 5/1 |
Frequently Asked Questions About The Gimcrack Stakes
When is the Gimcrack Stakes?
The 2023 Gimcrack Stakes will be run on Friday 25th August.
Where can I watch the Gimcrack Stakes?
Watch the race live on ITV1 and Racing TV 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 Gimcrack Stakes?
We have to go back to the 19th century for the most prolific jockey in this race with John Osborne, Jr. claiming nine winners with Exact (1852), Coastguard (1863), Wild Agnes (1864), Lord of the Vale (1865), Bothwell (1870), Thorn (1872), Holy Friar (1874), Constantine (1876), and Simnel (1880).
Who is the most successful trainer in the Gimcrack Stakes?
Another time travel needed for the seven-time winner - William I'Anson, Jr. with – Pursebearer (1881), Castor (1885), Lady Muncaster (1886), Derwentwater (1887), Lockhart (1889), Royal Stag (1890), and Barbette (1903).