Royal Ascot 2018: Wolferton Stakes preview, betting and tips


THE Wolferton Stakes is the sixth and final race on day one 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.

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John Gosden is the leading trainer in the Wolferton Stakes with three wins[/caption]

When is the Wolferton Stakes, what TV channel is it on, what’s the distance and which sort of horses can enter?

The 2018 Wolferton Stakes will take place on Tuesday, June 19 at 5.35pm and will be live on ITV.

It’s a Listed race run over one mile and two furlongs open to horses aged four or above which have not won a Group 1 or Group 2  race after August 31 2017.


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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 Wolferton Stakes.

Previous Wolferton Stakes winners

  • 2017 – Snoano
  • 2016 –  Sir Isaac Newton
  • 2015 – Mahsoob
  • 2014- Contributer
  • 2013 – Forgotten Voice
  • 2012 – Gatewood
  • 2011 – Beachfire
  • 2010 – Rainbow Peak
  • 2009 – Perfect Stride
  • 2008 – Supaseus
  • 2007 – Championship Point

Who won the race last year?

The Tim Easterby-trained Snoano caused a 25-1 upset under jockey David Allan.

Majeed (25-1) was second with Kidmenever (6-1) in third.

Which jockeys, horses and trainers have won the Wolferton Stakes the most? 

Jockey William Buick has won the race twice, while leading trainer John Gosden has won it three times.

Gosden last saddled the winner in 2015 with Mahsoob.

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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