THE Albany Stakes is the opening race on day four of Royal Ascot and we’ve got all the latest news, views and top tips ahead of this year’s renewal.
To get you in the mood for the contest – here’s a run-down of the race.
When is the Albany Stakes, what TV channel is it on, what’s the distance and which sort of horses can enter?
The 2018 Albany Stakes will take place on Friday, June 22 at 2.30pm and will be live on ITV.
It’s a Group 3 run over six furlongs open to two-year-old fillies.
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What are the latest odds for this year’s race?
Check back here soon for all the latest odds on the Albany Stakes.
Previous Albany Stakes winners
- 2017 – Different League
- 2016 – Brave Anna
- 2015 – Illuminate
- 2014 – Cursory Glance
- 2013 – Kiyoshi
- 2012 – Newfangled
- 2011 – Samitar
- 2010 – Memory
- 2009 – Habaayib
- 2008 – Cuis Ghaire
- 2007 – Nijoom Dubai
Who won the race last year?
Different League (20-1) caused an upset in last year’s race for French trainer Matthieu Palussiere. Alpha Centauri (2-1f) was second, with Take Me With You third (20-1).
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Which jockeys, horses and trainers have won the Albany Stakes the most?
Jockey Jamie Spencer has won the race four times, while trainer Mick Channon leads the way with three victories. His most recent winner was in 2011 with Samitar.
What are the top tips for the race?
That’s a very good question! Tips for the race will appear here as soon as we have them from the likes of Templegate and Matt Chapman.
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