35 races take place during Royal Ascot 2025, so Dave Young has been kept busy sifting through the trends for each contest. Splitting them by day, this is his first of five cheat sheets looking at every day of the 2025 Royal Ascot meeting.
Queen Anne Stakes
- 9 of the last 10 winners had won at a mile and more than once
- 8 of the last 10 winners ran within the last 38 days
- 7 of the last 10 winners were 4yos (Last 5 winners)
- 7 of the last 10 winners had an OR of 116+
- 7 of the last 10 winners had won at least a Group 2 (6 had won a G1)
- 7 of the last 10 winners has 11 or more flat runs
- 6 of the last 10 winners were favourite
- 6 of the last 10 winners had raced at and won at Ascot
- 6 of the last 10 winners last ran in the Lockinge (3 won both)
“Will have won at a mile and more than once, look for a 4yo rated 116 or higher with at least a Group 2 win but preferably a Group 1 and respect runners from the Lockinge.”
Last 10 Winners
- 2024 – Charyn
- 2023 – Triple Time
- 2022 – Baaeed
- 2021 – Palace Pier
- 2020 – Circus Maximus
- 2019 – Lord Glitters
- 2018 – Accidental Agent
- 2017 – Ribchester
- 2016 – Tepin
- 2015 – Solow
Coventry Stakes
- 9 of the last 10 winners had no more than 2 runs
- 8 of the last 10 winners had won a race
- 8 of the last 10 winners won last time out
- 8 of the last 10 winners had run within the last 32 days
- 7 of the last 10 winners had run already raced at 6f
- 6 of the last 10 winners were unbeaten
“Will have had no more than 2 runs and has won a race, which was probably last time out. Has run in the last 32 days and has already raced at 6f.”
Last 10 Winners
- 2024 – Rashabar
- 2023 – River Tiber
- 2022 – Bradsell
- 2021 – Berkshire Shadow
- 2020 – Nando Parrado
- 2019 – Arizona
- 2018 – Calyx
- 2017 – Rajasinghe
- 2016 – Caravaggio
- 2015 – Buratino
King Charles III Stakes
- 8 of the last 10 winners had raced at Ascot (7 had at least 2 runs)
- 8 of the last 10 winners had either 0 or 1 win that season
- 8 of the last 10 winners carried at least 9-4
- 7 of the last 10 winners had 2 or 3 runs that season
- 6 of the last 10 winners were sent off as second-favourite
- 6 of the last 10 winners last ran 34 or more days ago
“Probably has already raced at Ascot and has either 0 or 1 win this season. Carrying at least 9-4 and has 2-3 runs this season. Respect second favourites.”
Last 10 Winners
- 2024 – Asfoora
- 2023 – Bradsell
- 2022 – Nature Strip
- 2021 – Oxted
- 2020 – Battaash
- 2019 – Blue Point
- 2018 – Blue Point
- 2017 – Lady Aurelia
- 2016 – Profitable
- 2015 – Goldream
St James’s Palace Stakes
- ALL of the last 10 winners had won that season (only 4 unbeaten)
- 9 of the last 10 winners placed Top 2 last time out
- 8 of the last 10 winners had NOT run at Ascot (only 1 had won)
- 8 of the last 10 winners were priced 4/1 or shorter
- 8 of the last 10 winners had 2 or 3 runs that season
- 8 of the last 10 winners had run within the last 26 days
- 6 of the last 10 winners won last time out
- 6 of the last 10 winners had an OR of 118+
“Will have already won this season and placed Top 2 last time out. Probably has NOT run at Ascot and will be sent off 4/1 or shorter. Has 2 or 3 runs this season and last ran within the last 26 days.”
Last 10 Winners
- 2024 – Rosallion
- 2023 – Paddington
- 2022 – Coroebus
- 2021 – Poetic Flare
- 2020 – Palace Pier
- 2019 – Circus Maximus
- 2018 – Without Parole
- 2017 – Barney Roy
- 2016 – Galileo Gold
- 2015 – Gleneagles
Ascot Stakes
- 9 of the last 10 winners had won at the trip (8 of those more than once)
- 8 of the last 10 winners had either 3 or 4 career flat wins
- 8 of the last 10 winners had run 2 or more times that season
- 8 of the last 10 winners came from stalls 1-7 or 17-19
- 7 of the last 10 winners carried between 9-3 and 9-10 (inclusive)
- 7 of the last 10 winners had run over NH Rules that calendar year
- 7 of the last 10 winners had not won a race that season
- 7 of the last 10 winners were aged 6+
“Should have won at this trip, has 3 or 4 flat wins and has run 2 or more times this season. Look to those drawn 1-7 or 17-19.”
Last 10 Winners
- 2024 – Pledgeofallegiance
- 2023 – Ahorsewithnoname
- 2022 – Coltrane
- 2021 – Reshoun
- 2020 – Coeur De Lion
- 2019 – The Grand Visir
- 2018 – Lagostovegas
- 2017 – Thomas Hobson
- 2016 – Jennies Jewel
- 2015 – Clondaw Warrior
Wolferton Stakes
- No winner from Stall 1-4 since 2010 (8 favourites beaten from here including joints)
- 9 of the last 10 winners had at least one run that season
- 9 of the last 10 winners did NOT win last time out
- 8 of the last 10 winners had between 3 and 5 career flat wins
- 8 of the last 10 winners were aged 4 or 5
- 8 of the last 10 winners had an OR of 106+ (other two were 102)
- 7 of the last 10 winners had NOT won a race that season
- 7 of the last 10 winners were NOT first or second favourite
- 7 of the last 10 winners had run at Ascot (only 2 had won)
- 7 of the last 10 winners had won at 10 furlongs
- 7 of the last 10 winners last ran 39 days ago or less
“Is not drawn in stalls 1-4, has run this season and did NOT win last time out. Has between 3 and 5 career flat wins, is aged 4 or 5 and has an OR of 106 or higher.”
Last 10 Winners
- 2024 – Israr
- 2023 – Royal Champion
- 2022 – Dubai Future
- 2021 – Juan Elcano
- 2020 – Mountain Angel
- 2019 – Addeybb
- 2018 – Monarchs Glen
- 2017 – Snoano
- 2016 – Sir Isaac Newton
- 2015 – Mahsoob
Copper Horse Stakes (introduced in 2020)
- All of the 5 winners were drawn in stall 7 or higher
- 4 of the 5 winners were rated 99+
- 4 of the 5 winners had not won on the flat that season
- 4 of the 5 winners had placed Top 3 last time out
- 4 of the 5 winners had NOT run at 14 furlongs
- 3 of the 5 winners had run at Ascot
- 3 of the 5 winners were aged 6
“Race was introduced in 2020; Should be drawn in stall 7 or higher, rated 99 or higher, has not won on the flat this season but placed top 3 last time out. Probably has NOT run at 14 furlongs.”
Last 5 Winners
- 2024 – Belloccio
- 2023 – Vauban
- 2022 – Get Shirty
- 2021 – Amtiyaz
- 2020 – Fujaira Prince