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2026 International Stakes Heritage Handicap Preview
The International Stakes is a Class 2 Heritage Handicap which is run at Ascot in late July of each year. The race is open to runners aged three or older and is run over a straight seven furlongs.
The race usually attracts large fields, so be sure to keep an eye on the draws. Single-figure stalls do not have the best of the records in the race, with four of the last five winners coming from stall fourteen or higher.
International Stakes Heritage Handicap Information:
- International Stakes Heritage Handicap Past Winners
- International Stakes Heritage Handicap Trainer Statistics
- International Stakes Heritage Handicap Jockey Statistics
If you are interested in other predictions at Ascot, then head over to the Ascot tips page to see which runners are being supported by the OLBG racing tipsters and also compare those predictions to the runners that make the trend shortlist when added below. You may also be interested in other preview blogs that we have packed full of information. Head down to the Other Principal Races at Ascot Racecourse section for links to these.
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How competitive is the International Stakes Heritage Handicap market? When looking at the over-rounds for the last 20 renewals, the most competitive market was in 2021, when the race had an over-round of 120%. The race in 2018 was a race that was most in the bookie's favour with an over-round of 149%, whilst on average over the last 20 renewals of the International Stakes Heritage Handicap, the over-round has been 135%, which means the bookie expects to pay out £100 for every £135 which is bet.
Below you will find the 2026 International Stakes Heritage Handicap Trends. See which patterns have occurred over the recent renewals that you may be able to use for the next renewal. We also have a section that looks at the International Stakes Heritage Handicap Trend Analysis.
These are the top three quickest-run International Stakes Heritage Handicap races over the last 20 renewals:
- Galician (1:24.28) in 2013
- Danyah (1:24.97) in 2021
- Blue Mist (1:25.77) in 2020
Looking at the future form, is the winner worth following next time out? Over the past 20 renewals, if you had followed the winner of the International Stakes Heritage Handicap next time out, then you would have backed a total of 4 winners. Backing all 20 runners who have been out since their win at SP next time out would have returned an LSP of +0.83. Before placing your bet on the 2026 International Stakes Heritage Handicap, see which other runners today are being backed on the racing predictions page.
Over the last 20 renewals, it was Galician, trained by Mark Johnston and ridden by Joe Fanning, who set the fastest winning time in the International Stakes Heritage Handicap. That runner won the race in a time of 1:24.28 in 2013. At the other end of the scale, it was the combination of trainer George Boughey and jockey Kevin Stott with Baradar who set the slowest winning time; the race-winning time was 1:29.80 in the 2023 renewal.
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International Stakes Heritage Handicap Past Winners
Here are the International Stakes Heritage Handicap past winners for the last 10 renewals. Each row details the race year, the winning horse, and the horse's age & weight. Also detailed is the stall from which the horse came and the total number of runners in the race. The horse's trainer and the jockey at the time of winning the International Stakes Heritage Handicap are also displayed, along with the starting price at which the horse was sent off.
| Year | Horse (Drawn) | Info |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 1:26.70 | Two Tribes (GB) 4yo 8-11 (10 of 21) 25/1 | David Egan Richard Spencer (GB) |
| 2024 1:27.37 | Northern Express (IRE) 6yo 9-10 (1 of 18) 22/1 | Paul Mulrennan Michael Dods (GB) |
| 2023 1:29.80 | Baradar (IRE) 5yo 9-1 (24 of 25) 16/1 | Kevin Stott George Boughey (GB) |
| 2022 1:27.90 | Fresh (GB) 5yo 9-0 (12 of 21) 8/1 | Daniel Tudhope James Fanshawe (GB) |
| 2021 1:24.97 | Danyah (IRE) 4yo 9-7 (4 of 19) 9/2F | William Buick Owen Burrows (GB) |
| 2020 1:25.77 | Blue Mist (GB) 5yo 8-11 (19 of 19) 9/2F | Ryan Moore Roger Charlton (GB) |
| 2019 1:28.78 | Raising Sand (GB) 7yo 9-7 (21 of 23) 7/1 | Nicola Currie Jamie Osborne (GB) |
| 2018 1:26.91 | Burnt Sugar (IRE) 6yo 9-2 (11 of 27) 20/1 | Shane Kelly Roger Fell (GB) |
| 2017 1:28.89 | Stamp Hill (IRE) 4yo 8-5 (14 of 27) 50/1 | Paul Hanagan Richard Fahey (GB) |
| 2016 1:25.79 | Librisa Breeze (GB) 4yo 9-1 (14 of 24) 4/1F | Robert Winston Dean Ivory (GB) |
Where have the winning runners come from?
Here are the countries where the winning trainers of the International Stakes Heritage Handicap have been based:
- GB: 20 winners with an additional 60 placings from 460 runners
- IRE: 0 winners with an additional 0 placings from 4 runners
- SAF: 0 winners with an additional 0 placings from 2 runners
International Stakes Heritage Handicap Trainer Statistics
The leading trainer in the International Stakes Heritage Handicap over the last 20 renewals is Richard Fahey, who has won the race three times, with those three winners coming from Castles In The Air (2010), Heavens Guest (2015) and Stamp Hill (2017). Other trainers who have recorded multiple wins in the International Stakes Heritage Handicap are Roger Charlton (2 wins) and Jamie Osborne (2 wins). Multiple trainers have not had the best of times over the last 20 renewals in the International Stakes Heritage Handicap. David O'Meara (0-27), Jim Goldie (0-15), Kevin Ryan (0-14), William Haggas (0-12), George Margarson (0-10) and Andrew Balding (0-10) have all failed to produce a single winner despite sending multiple runners to the race.
Here are some of the top International Stakes Heritage Handicap trainer statistics over the last 20 renewals (R = Runners, W = Winners, P = Places including winners, Win LSP is based on 1pt Win and EW LSP is based on 0.5pt Win & 0.5pt Place):
| Trainer | R-W-P | Win | EW |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Fahey | 29-3-6 | +45.00 | +28.63 |
| Roger Charlton | 10-2-4 | +5.50 | +5.32 |
| Jamie Osborne | 7-2-4 | +27.00 | +20.01 |
| James Fanshawe | 10-1-3 | -1.00 | +4.31 |
| John Gosden | 7-1-3 | +10.00 | +9.38 |
| Michael Dods | 4-1-3 | +19.00 | +15.75 |
| Roger Fell | 4-1-1 | +17.00 | +9.50 |
| Dean Ivory | 4-1-1 | +1.00 | -0.50 |
| George Boughey | 3-1-1 | +14.00 | +8.00 |
| Owen Burrows | 3-1-1 | +2.50 | +0.81 |
International Stakes Heritage Handicap Jockey Statistics
There are two leading jockeys in the International Stakes Heritage Handicap over the last 20 renewals, with both William Buick and Joe Fanning, who have both won the race twice. William Buick's winners have been with Bronze Prince (2011) and Danyah (2021). Joe Fanning's winners have been with Galician (2013) and Heavy Metal (2014). There is one jockey who has not had the best of times in the International Stakes Heritage Handicap; Oisin Murphy has ridden 10 runners in the race without recording any wins.
Here are some of the top International Stakes Heritage Handicap jockey statistics over the last 20 renewals (R = Runners, W = Winners, P = Places including winners, Win LSP is based on 1pt Win and EW LSP is based on 0.5pt Win & 0.5pt Place):
| Jockey | R-W-P | Win | EW |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Buick | 13-2-6 | +9.50 | +10.11 |
| Joe Fanning | 7-2-2 | +61.00 | +36.26 |
| Ryan Moore | 13-1-2 | -7.50 | -7.81 |
| Jimmy Quinn | 9-1-2 | +1.00 | +3.13 |
| Royston Ffrench | 6-1-2 | +13.00 | +9.88 |
| Daniel Tudhope | 6-1-2 | +3.00 | +3.63 |
| David Egan | 3-1-1 | +23.00 | +13.63 |
| Paul Mulrennan | 3-1-2 | +20.00 | +13.75 |
| Shane Kelly | 3-1-1 | +18.00 | +10.50 |
| Jack Garritty | 2-1-2 | +6.00 | +6.38 |
2026 International Stakes Heritage Handicap Trends
Favourites finishing positions (oldest to latest): 9, 16, (6, 18), (11, 15), (3, 10), 16, (8, 16, 21), 22, 17, (1, 16), 1, 6, 11, 2, 1, 1, 3, 19, 10, 11
The percentage shown is the proportion of runners who fell under that factor. High percentages are less appealing than lower ones, as you would expect them to do well.
- 20 / 20 (73%) - Ran in 5 - 32 races (Hcps)
- 20 / 20 (79%) - Ran in 1 - 11 races (Course)
- 20 / 20 (82%) - Ran in 2 - 23 races (Class)
- 20 / 20 (85%) - In a field of 5 - 18 (Last Win)
- 20 / 20 (86%) - Highest Run is not G3/Cl3-4
- 20 / 20 (86%) - Ran in 6 - 43 races (Career)
- 20 / 20 (86%) - Carried 120 - 137lbs (Last Win)
- 20 / 20 (86%) - No more than -19lbs (Vs Max Weight)
- 20 / 20 (87%) - Achieved an RPR of 92+ (Class)
- 20 / 20 (88%) - Off a break of 7 - 38 days
- 20 / 20 (89%) - Highest Placed is not Cl3-4
- 20 / 20 (89%) - Not in a G1-3/LST/Cl4-5 (LTO)
- 19 / 20 (83%) - No older than a 6yo
- 19 / 20 (89%) - No bigger than 25/1 (LTO)
- 18 / 20 (73%) - Placed within last 3 starts
Remember to use the trends listed above, along with the Ascot racing predictions, to see if you can find the winner of the International Stakes Heritage Handicap. Did you know that we have an OLBG Betting School section on OLBG? It is a place to help you improve your betting experience with articles covering numerous topics.
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2026 International Stakes Heritage Handicap Runners & Shortlist
The runners and the final trends shortlist for the 2026 renewal of the International Stakes Heritage Handicap will be added once the final declarations are confirmed, which are usually 48 hours before the race.
International Stakes Heritage Handicap Trend Analysis
✅ The trend factor, which has produced 10+ winners and shows the best LSP, an LSP of +89.50, is when runners were aged 4.
❌ The worst-performing factor that has failed to produce a single winner is when runners had 2 career wins in Flat (Turf) races; when backing these, the trend shows a record of 0-95.
Here are the most recent winning draws, along with the further placings in brackets:
- 2025: Winner in 10 (11,22,12) [21 Runners]
- 2024: Winner in 1 (17,18,12) [18 Runners]
- 2023: Winner in 24 (26,18,20) [25 Runners]
- 2022: Winner in 12 (3,10,11) [21 Runners]
- 2021: Winner in 4 (15,17,21) [19 Runners]
The course which has produced the most winners of the International Stakes Heritage Handicap is Ascot; there have been a total of 8 winners of this race who ran at Ascot last time out. The next best course, which has produced the second most winners, is Newmarket (July); there have been a total of 7 winners of this race who ran at Newmarket (July) last time out.
The race is open to both sexes, with male runners having produced a total of 19 winners from a total of 456 runners, while female runners have produced 1 winner from a total of 10 runners.
Looking over the past renewals, these are the stallions whose offspring have produced multiple winners of the International Stakes Heritage Handicap:
- Oasis Dream (4 Wins)
- Zoffany (2 Wins)
These are the stallions whose offspring have not produced a winner of the International Stakes Heritage Handicap despite multiple attempts:
- Cape Cross (0 Wins from 10 runners)
- Clodovil (0 Wins from 6 runners)
- Hawk Wing (0 Wins from 6 runners)
- Acclamation (0 Wins from 5 runners)
- Dubawi (0 Wins from 5 runners)
Looking at the winning odds over the last 20 renewals, the biggest-priced winner was Stamp Hill in 2017, winning for Richard Fahey at odds of 50/1 under the guidance of Paul Hanagan. Looking at the runners at the head of the market over the last 20 renewals, there have been 4 winning favourites in the race. Before placing your bet on the 2026 International Stakes Heritage Handicap, head over to see which runners the best racing tipsters are tipping today.
Route to the International Stakes Heritage Handicap
Many trainers target races as preparation for the International Stakes Heritage Handicap. These are the races which the recent winners ran in before coming here:
| Info | Last Race |
|---|---|
| 2025 - Two Tribes Newmarket (July) - 3rd of 11 (6/1) | Dubai Racing Club Handicap |
| 2024 - Northern Express York - 2nd of 14 (13/2) | John Smiths Racing Handicap |
| 2023 - Baradar Ascot - 19th of 29 (25/1) | Buckingham Palace Stakes |
| 2022 - Fresh Ascot - 9th of 26 (4/1) | Wokingham Stakes |
| 2021 - Danyah Ascot - 2nd of 28 (10/1) | Buckingham Palace Stakes |
| 2020 - Blue Mist Ascot - 9th of 19 (7/2) | Silver Wokingham Handicap |
| 2019 - Raising Sand Ascot - 3rd of 28 (8/1) | Royal Hunt Cup |
| 2018 - Burnt Sugar Newmarket (July) - 1st of 18 (7/1) | Bunbury Cup |
| 2017 - Stamp Hill Newmarket (July) - 18th of 18 (23/1) | bet365 Handicap |
| 2016 - Librisa Breeze Ascot - 2nd of 28 (8/1) | Royal Hunt Cup |
Article Contributor Information
We are fortunate to have an excellent team of specialists and experts at OLBG. Contributing to the creation and maintenance of this International Stakes Heritage Handicap Preview are Andy and James. They both work on the Horse Racing Tips team, overseeing the tipsters and managing the tip settlement, while also creating and managing all the horse racing event previews for Flat racing.
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Other Principal races at Ascot Racecourse
Here are some other notable races at the Ascot racecourse throughout the racing season that you may be interested in.
Races in January
Races in February
Races in May
Races in June (Royal Ascot)
- Ascot Stakes
- Copper Horse Stakes
- Coventry Stakes
- King Charles III Stakes
- Queen Anne Stakes
- St James's Palace Stakes
- Wolferton Stakes
- Duke of Cambridge Stakes
- Kensington Palace Stakes
- Prince of Wales's Stakes
- Queen Mary Stakes
- Queen's Vase
- Royal Hunt Cup
- Windsor Castle Stakes
- Ascot Gold Cup
- Britannia Stakes
- Buckingham Palace Stakes
- Chesham Stakes
- Hampton Court Stakes
- King George V Stakes
- Ribblesdale Stakes
- Albany Stakes
- Commonwealth Cup
- Coronation Stakes
- Duke of Edinburgh Stakes
- King Edward VII Stakes
- Palace of Holyroodhouse Stakes
- Sandringham Stakes
- Golden Gates Stakes
- Hardwicke Stakes
- Jersey Stakes
- Norfolk Stakes
- Queen Alexandra Stakes
- Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes
- Wokingham Stakes
Races in July
Races in August (Shergar Cup)
- Shergar Cup Challenge
- Shergar Cup Classic
- Shergar Cup Dash
- Shergar Cup Mile
- Shergar Cup Sprint
- Shergar Cup Stayers
Races in September
Races in October (Champions Day)
- Balmoral Handicap
- British Champion Stakes
- British Champions Fillies & Mares Stakes
- British Champions Long Distance Cup
- British Champions Sprint Stakes
- Queen Elizabeth II Stakes
