The Wolferton Handicap Stakes

The Wolferton Handicap Stakes is a listed handicap race run during the annual Royal meeting held at Ascot Racecourse in June. The race was created to keep older horses in training, and is open to 4 year old and older thoroughbred racehorses. The Wolferton Handicap Stakes is raced over a distance of 1 mile 2 furlongs.

Wolferton Handicap Stakes History and Winners

Named after the historic village of Wolferton near the Royal residence in Sandringham, the Wolferton Handicap Stakes was added to the Royal meeting in 2002, when it was expanded from a four to a five day meeting.

Barbadian trainer Sir Michael Stoute has built up a good record in the Wolferton Handicap Stakes, winning the race once and placing his horses on three other occasions during the past five years.

Wolferton Handicap Stakes Betting Tips

  • Although short priced runners rarely win the Wolferton Handicap Stakes, they do finish in the top three on a regular basis, making place betting a good option for the Wolferton Handicap Stakes.
  • It is not unusual for runners priced over 15/1 to win the Wolferton Handicap Stakes, making this one of the races to target with your free bet offers if you wish to generate a big return without spending a cent of your own money.

Wolferton Handicap Stakes Race


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