A bumper field will assemble for the Group 1 Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes at Royal Ascot on Saturday 20th June at 3.40pm. The British sprinters will face a huge test against some top class foreign speedsters in what is an intriguing 6f showpiece on the final day of the meeting.
Steve Chambers previews the sprint contest and feels those travelling to Berkshire from afar can dominate a poor UK & Irish sprinting brigade.
2026 Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes Runners
Australian sprinters have long been regarded as the best around and in Joliestar there’s a runner from Down Under that could simply be too good for her rivals. Chris Waller’s starlet has racked up a trio of Group 1 wins on the bounce in Australia and if she can replicate that then she’s the one to beat.
Whilst Joliestar makes her Royal Ascot debut, Overpass makes a quick turnaround from Tuesday’s King Charles III Stakes, where he finished a creditable third. Bjorn Baker’s sprinter ran a fine race in that contest before just faltering in the closing stages. A former Group 1 winner, he’s a real class act on his day and could benefit for Tuesday’s exertions. The step up to six is a worry, but he showed he has bundles of speed.
Japanese star Satono Reve was no match for the world’s best horse Ka Ying Rising last time out, but has a really high level of form and is another that adds depth to the challenge from abroad. Lake Forest is one of the leading lights for the British and William Haggas can expect a decent run, whilst Flora Of Bermuda and Kind Of Blue will be looking to land another winner this week for Wathnan Racing.
Former winner Khaadem is available at big odds to reign once again, whilst the likes of Sajir, Almeraq and Powerful Glory add more depth to the main event on the fifth and final day of the meeting.
2026 Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes Racecard
15:40 Ascot
Good To FirmQueen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes (Group 1)
- First Prize: £567100
- 0m 6f 0y
- Class 1
- 19 runners
Runners: 19 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Mostly cloudy
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Betting Forecast
25/1 Almeraq, 40/1 Aramram, 12/1 Comanche Brave, 66/1 Great Wish, 66/1 Jasour, 66/1 Khaadem, 14/1 Kind Of Blue, 10/1 Lake Forest, 14/1 Lugal, 6/1 Overpass, 33/1 Powerful Glory, 33/1 Regional, 10/1 Sajir, 4/1 Satono Reve, 33/1 Stolen Kiss, 14/1 Flora Of Bermuda, 2/1 Joliestar, 33/1 Sayidah Dariyan, 50/1 Time For Sandals
Verdict
Leading Australian sprinter JOLIESTAR arrives following two Group 1 wins at Randwick in the spring and she is the selection ahead of last year’s runner-up Satono Reve, who is another class act. Overpass was a fine third in the King Charles III Stakes over 5f here on Tuesday and, with the return to 6f a possible plus, he could also play a leading role. Regional has run extremely well on both his visits to Ascot and could prove an attractive each-way option at bigger odds. Comanche Brave and Lake Forest won in very taking fashion on their latest starts, while Almeraq is a dark horse who could have more left in the tank.[Ben Hutton]
Selections
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JoliestarQueen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes Trends
Check out the key Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes ahead of Saturday’s Group 1 race…
- 2 of the last 10 winners have been favourite
- 7 of the last 10 winners have been aged 5 or younger
- 7 of the last 10 winners have been drawn stall 10 or lower
2026 Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes Tips
This could be a race dominated by the foreign contingent. Joliestar looks tough to beat, but Overpass could well improve significantly for his run on Tuesday, and if he can break a bit better then he could have his rivals on the stretch. Likely to be treading water late on, he could well just see off Joliestar, with Satono Reve bagging third place.
FAQ
When and where is the Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee run?
The Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes will take place at Ascot racecourse on day 5 of Royal Ascot on Saturday 20th June, 2026 at 3.40pm.
How can I watch the Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes on Saturday?
The Queen Elizabeth II Jubileeis live on ITV at 3.40pm on Saturday afternoon.
When were the Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee tips published?
The tips for the Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee were published at 10.15am on Friday 18th June.
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