The Duke of Edinburgh Stakes

The Duke of Edinburgh Stakes is a class 2 heritage handicap run annually at the Royal Ascot meeting in June. The race is open to 3 year old and older thoroughbred racehorses, and is run over a distance of 1 mile 4 furlongs on Ascot Racecourse.

Duke of Edinburgh Stakes History and Winners

The Duke of Edinburgh Stakes is a relatively recent addition to the Royal Ascot meeting. First run in 1973, the Duke of Edinburgh Stakes is named after Prince Phillip, the Royal Consort of Queen Elizabeth II.

Sir Michael Stoute has come to the fore as one of the most successful trainers in the Duke of Edinburgh Stakes over the past decade. Stoute has won the race twice and placed twice since the turn of the Millenium.

Duke of Edinburgh Stakes Betting Tips

• Only one runner priced over 14/1 has won the Duke of Edinburgh Stakes during the past decade.
• Only two horses priced over 20/1 have finished in the top three of the Duke of Edinburgh Stakes during the past five years.
• Look out for runners ridden by jockey Mick Kinane, who has shown a knack for picking out horses that can place in the Duke of Edinburgh Stakes.

Duke of Edinburgh Stakes Race

• 2009 Duke of Edinburgh Stakes Result
• 2006 Duke of Edinburgh Stakes Result
• 2007 Duke of Edinburgh Stakes Result
• 2008 Duke of Edinburgh Stakes Result