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2025 King Edward VII Stakes Preview
Established in 1834, the King Edward VII Stakes is a Group 2 flat race run at Royal Ascot, which is open to three-year-old colts and geldings.
The race is run over just shy of one mile and four furlongs (1m3f211yds), where previous Group 1 winners receive a 3lb penalty.
King Edward VII Stakes Information:
- King Edward VII Stakes Past Winners
- King Edward VII Stakes Trainer Statistics
- King Edward VII Stakes Jockey Statistics
Our dedicated Royal Ascot tips page will not only bring you predictions from the OLBG racing tipsters for the upcoming card that includes the King Edward VII Stakes, but will also have predictions for each meeting at Royal Ascot throughout the season, so be sure to head over there. We cover every race at Royal Ascot, and below you can find links to all of the races for each of Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday. In addition to those, we also cover numerous races at Ascot during the flat season, you can find links to those here.
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How competitive is the King Edward VII Stakes market? When looking at the over-rounds for the last 20 renewals, the most competitive market was in 2020 when the race had an over-round of 109%. The race in 2017 was a race that was most in the bookie's favour with an over-round of 121%, whilst on average over the last 20 renewals of the King Edward VII Stakes, the over-round has been 115%, which means the bookie expects to pay out £100 for every £115 which is bet.
Below you will find the 2025 King Edward VII Stakes 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 King Edward VII Stakes Trend Analysis.
These are the top three quickest-run King Edward VII Stakes races over the last 20 renewals:
- Father Time (2:27.37) in 2009
- Eagle Top (2:27.98) in 2014
- Papal Bull (2:28.02) in 2006
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 King Edward VII Stakes next time out, then you would have backed a total of 2 winners. Backing all 20 runners who have been out since their win at SP next time out would have returned an LSP of -12.00. Remember to use the racing predictions along with the information on this page to find a bet on the 2025 King Edward VII Stakes.
When looking over the past 20 renewals, a time of 2:27.37 was set by Father Time in 2009, which is the quickest time over that period. The runner was trained by Sir Henry Cecil and ridden by Eddie Ahern. The slowest winning time was set in 2021 when Alenquer won in a time of 2:41.31, booked to ride was Tom Marquand by the trainer William Haggas.
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King Edward VII Stakes Past Winners
Here are the King Edward VII Stakes' past winners for the last 10 renewals. Each row details the year of the race, the horse which won, along with the age & weight of the horse. Also detailed is the stall where the horse came from and the total number of runners in the race. The horse's trainer and the jockey at the time of winning the King Edward VII Stakes are also displayed, along with the starting price at which the horse was sent off.
| Year | Horse (Drawn) | Info |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 (270k) 2:29.11 | Calandagan (IRE) 3yo 9-2 (13 of 14) 11/2 | Stephane Pasquier F-H Graffard (FR) |
| 2023 (245k) 2:35.30 | King Of Steel (USA) 3yo 9-2 (6 of 6) 11/10F | Kevin Stott Roger Varian (GB) |
| 2022 (245k) 2:30.44 | Changingoftheguard (IRE) 3yo 9-2 (3 of 6) 11/10F | Ryan Moore A P O'Brien (IRE) |
| 2021 (170k) 2:41.31 | Alenquer (FR) 3yo 9-0 (3 of 6) 13/8F | Tom Marquand William Haggas (GB) |
| 2020 (110k) 2:32.21 | Pyledriver (GB) 3yo 9-0 (1 of 6) 18/1 | Martin Dwyer William Muir (GB) |
| 2019 (220k) 2:29.16 | Japan (GB) 3yo 9-0 (2 of 8) 6/4F | Ryan Moore A P O'Brien (IRE) |
| 2018 (220k) 2:29.95 | Old Persian (GB) 3yo 9-0 (9 of 9) 9/2 | William Buick Charlie Appleby (GB) |
| 2017 (220k) 2:30.10 | Permian (IRE) 3yo 9-0 (11 of 12) 6/1 | William Buick Mark Johnston (GB) |
| 2016 (210k) 2:35.18 | Across The Stars (IRE) 3yo 9-0 (4 of 9) 7/1 | Frankie Dettori Sir Michael Stoute (GB) |
| 2015 (230k) 2:29.05 | Balios (IRE) 3yo 9-0 (4 of 7) 3/1 | Jamie Spencer David Simcock (GB) |
Where have the winning runners come from?
Here are the countries where the winning trainers of the King Edward VII Stakes have been based:
- GB: 17 winners with an additional 23 placings from 131 runners
- IRE: 2 winners with an additional 10 placings from 31 runners
- FR: 1 winner with an additional 0 placings from 3 runners
- ITY: 0 winners with an additional 0 placings from 1 runner
- HK: 0 winners with an additional 0 placings from 1 runner
King Edward VII Stakes Trainer Statistics
There are two leading trainers in the King Edward VII Stakes over the last 20 renewals, with both John Gosden and Sir Michael Stoute, who have both won the race three times. John Gosden winners have been with Plea Bargain (2005), Nathaniel (2011) and Eagle Top (2014). Sir Michael Stoute winners have been with Papal Bull (2006), Hillstar (2013) and Across The Stars (2016). The only other trainer to have recorded multiple wins in the King Edward VII Stakes is A P O'Brien (2 wins).
Here are some of the top King Edward VII Stakes 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Gosden | 17-3-8 | +5.25 | +4.81 |
| Sir Michael Stoute | 12-3-6 | +6.75 | +3.34 |
| A P O'Brien | 28-2-12 | -23.40 | -13.26 |
| William Haggas | 7-1-2 | -4.37 | -4.03 |
| Roger Varian | 6-1-2 | -3.90 | -3.26 |
| Charlie Appleby | 4-1-1 | +1.50 | -0.30 |
| Saeed bin Suroor | 3-1-1 | +7.00 | +3.40 |
| David Simcock | 3-1-1 | +1.00 | -0.12 |
| William Muir | 1-1-1 | +18.00 | +11.25 |
| F-H Graffard | 1-1-1 | +5.50 | +3.30 |
King Edward VII Stakes Jockey Statistics
The leading jockey in the King Edward VII Stakes over the last 20 renewals is William Buick, who has won the race four times, with those four winners coming from Nathaniel (2011), Eagle Top (2014), Permian (2017) and Old Persian (2018). Other jockeys who have recorded multiple wins in the King Edward VII Stakes are Ryan Moore (3 wins) and Frankie Dettori (3 wins).
Here are some of the top King Edward VII Stakes 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 | 11-4-5 | +18.25 | +10.05 |
| Ryan Moore | 17-3-8 | -3.90 | -1.36 |
| Frankie Dettori | 12-3-5 | +10.50 | +4.56 |
| Jamie Spencer | 7-1-1 | -3.00 | -4.12 |
| Tom Marquand | 3-1-1 | -0.37 | -0.98 |
| Joe Fanning | 2-1-1 | +6.00 | +3.20 |
| Kevin Stott | 2-1-1 | +0.10 | -0.31 |
| Stephane Pasquier | 1-1-1 | +5.50 | +3.30 |
| James Doyle | 8-0-2 | -8.00 | -5.55 |
| Silvestre De Sousa | 6-0-1 | -6.00 | -4.50 |
2025 King Edward VII Stakes Trends
Favourites finishing positions (oldest to latest): 4, 1, 2, 2, 6, 4, 1, 4, 2, 2, PU, 2, 3, 5, 1, 4, 1, 1, 1, 10
The percentage shown is the percentage of the total number 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 (72%) - Within the first 6 of the market
- 20 / 20 (79%) - Break of 13 - 72 days (Last Place)
- 20 / 20 (81%) - No bigger than 18/1
- 20 / 20 (83%) - Break of 14 - 283 days (Last Win)
- 20 / 20 (85%) - Achieved a TS of 75+ (Career)
- 20 / 20 (85%) - Achieved an RPR of 95+ (Season)
- 20 / 20 (86%) - Achieved an RPR of 93+ (LTO)
- 20 / 20 (86%) - Carried 124 - 133lbs (Last Win)
- 20 / 20 (89%) - Not in IRL/ITA (LTO)
- 20 / 20 (89%) - Achieved a TS of 45+ (LTO)
- 19 / 20 (82%) - Won by at least ½l (Last Win)
- 19 / 20 (87%) - Won within last 3 starts
- 19 / 20 (87%) - Placed within last 2 starts
- 18 / 20 (69%) - Held an OR of 86+ (Season)
- 18 / 20 (80%) - No bigger than 25/1 (Career)
Remember to use the trends listed above, along with the Royal Ascot racing predictions, to see if you can find the winner of the King Edward VII Stakes. 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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King Edward VII Stakes Trend Analysis
✅ The trend factor, which has produced 10+ winners and shows the best LSP, an LSP of +15.75, is when runners were GB-bred.
❌ The worst performing factor that has failed to produce a single winner is when runners had 0 places in the past 90 days, when backing these, the trend shows a record of 0-28.
Here are the most recent winning draws, along with the further placings in brackets:
- 2024: Winner in 13 (8,12) [14 Runners]
- 2023: Winner in 6 (3) [6 Runners]
- 2022: Winner in 3 (1) [6 Runners]
- 2021: Winner in 3 (8) [6 Runners]
- 2020: Winner in 1 (2) [6 Runners]
The course which has produced the most winners of the King Edward VII Stakes is Epsom; there have been a total of 6 winners of this race who ran at Epsom last time out. The next best course, which has produced the second most winners, is Newmarket (Rowley); there have been a total of 4 winners of this race who ran at Newmarket (Rowley) last time out.
Looking over the past renewals, these are the stallions whose offspring have produced multiple winners of the King Edward VII Stakes:
- Galileo (3 Wins)
- Dansili (2 Wins)
- Dubawi (2 Wins)
Looking over the past renewals, there is only one stallion whose offspring have been disappointed with multiple attempts but no wins in the King Edward VII Stakes; that stallion is Frankel, who has failed to produce a winner from 5 runners.
Looking at the winning odds over the last 20 renewals, the biggest-priced winner was Pyledriver in 2020, winning for William Muir at odds of 18/1 under the guidance of Martin Dwyer. Looking at the runners at the head of the market over the last 20 renewals, there have been 6 winning favourites in the race. Remember to use the best racing tipsters along with the information on this page to find a bet on the 2025 King Edward VII Stakes.
Route to the King Edward VII Stakes
Many trainers will target races to use as prep races before coming to the King Edward VII Stakes, these are the races which the recent winners ran in before coming here:
| Info | Last Race |
|---|---|
| 2024 - Calandagan Longchamp - 1st of 5 (1/2) | Prix Hocquart |
| 2023 - King Of Steel Epsom - 2nd of 14 (66/1) | Epsom Derby |
| 2022 - Changingoftheguard Epsom - 5th of 17 (9/1) | Epsom Derby |
| 2021 - Alenquer Sandown - 1st of 10 (25/1) | Classic Trial |
| 2020 - Pyledriver Kempton (AW) - 2nd of 9 (41/1) | Classic Trial |
| 2019 - Japan Epsom - 3rd of 13 (20/1) | Epsom Derby |
| 2018 - Old Persian Newmarket (Rowley) - 1st of 3 (1/2) | Betway Fairway Stakes |
| 2017 - Permian Epsom - 10th of 18 (8/1) | Epsom Derby |
| 2016 - Across The Stars Epsom - 10th of 16 (25/1) | Epsom Derby |
| 2015 - Balios Newmarket (Rowley) - 2nd of 6 (11/2) | Newmarket Stakes |
Schedule for Tuesday at the Royal Ascot Meeting
The five-day Royal Ascot meeting kicks off on Tuesday with three Group 1 events on the seven-race card, with the Queen Anne Stakes, King Charles II Stakes and St James's Palace Stakes all part of the British Champions Series.
| Race | Last Winner | Info |
|---|---|---|
| 14:30 Royal Ascot Queen Anne Stakes | Charyn (IRE) 4yo - 100/30 | Roger Varian Silvestre De Sousa |
| 15:05 Royal Ascot Coventry Stakes | Rashabar (IRE) 2yo - 80/1 | Brian Meehan Billy Loughnane |
| 15:40 Royal Ascot King Charles III Stakes | Asfoora (AUS) 5yo - 5/1 | Henry Dwyer Oisin Murphy |
| 16:20 Royal Ascot St James's Palace Stakes | Rosallion (IRE) 3yo - 5/2 | Richard Hannon Sean Levey |
| 17:00 Royal Ascot Ascot Stakes | Pledgeofallegiance (IRE) 4yo - 20/1 | Sir Mark Prescott Bt Luke Morris |
| 17:35 Royal Ascot Wolferton Stakes | Israr (GB) 5yo - 11/4 | John & Thady Gosden Jim Crowley |
| 18:10 Royal Ascot Copper Horse Stakes | Belloccio (FR) 6yo - 4/1 | W P Mullins William Buick |
Schedule for Wednesday at the Royal Ascot Meeting
The feature race on the second day of Royal Ascot is the Prince of Wales's Stakes, a race which carries a prize fund of £1m and is part of the British Champions Series.
| Race | Last Winner | Info |
|---|---|---|
| 14:30 Royal Ascot Queen Mary Stakes | Leovanni (IRE) 2yo - 22/1 | K R Burke James Doyle |
| 15:05 Royal Ascot Queen's Vase | Illinois (IRE) 3yo - 7/4 | A P O'Brien Ryan Moore |
| 15:40 Royal Ascot Duke of Cambridge Stakes | Running Lion (GB) 4yo - 6/1 | John & Thady Gosden Oisin Murphy |
| 16:20 Royal Ascot Prince of Wales's Stakes | Auguste Rodin (IRE) 4yo - 13/8 | A P O'Brien Ryan Moore |
| 17:00 Royal Ascot Royal Hunt Cup | Wild Tiger (GB) 5yo - 11/2 | Saeed bin Suroor Oisin Murphy |
| 17:35 Royal Ascot Kensington Palace Stakes | Doha (GB) 4yo - 10/1 | Ralph Beckett Hector Crouch |
| 18:10 Royal Ascot Windsor Castle Stakes | Aint Nobody (IRE) 2yo - 5/1 | Kevin Ryan Jamie Spencer |
Schedule for Thursday at the Royal Ascot Meeting
There are a couple of decent handicaps on the third day of Royal Ascot, the highlight of the day, though, is the Ascot Gold Cup, a Group 1 marathon for the flat runners.
| Race | Last Winner | Info |
|---|---|---|
| 14:30 Royal Ascot Norfolk Stakes | Shareholder (USA) 2yo - 12/1 | K R Burke James Doyle |
| 15:05 Royal Ascot King George V Stakes | Going The Distance (IRE) 3yo - 9/1 | Ralph Beckett Rossa Ryan |
| 15:40 Royal Ascot Ribblesdale Stakes | Port Fairy (IRE) 3yo - 12/1 | A P O'Brien Ryan Moore |
| 16:20 Royal Ascot Ascot Gold Cup | Kyprios (IRE) 6yo - 11/10 | A P O'Brien Ryan Moore |
| 17:00 Royal Ascot Britannia Stakes | Mickley (IRE) 3yo - 15/2 | Edward Bethell Callum Rodriguez |
| 17:35 Royal Ascot Hampton Court Stakes | Jayarebe (FR) 3yo - 7/1 | Brian Meehan Sean Levey |
| 18:10 Royal Ascot Buckingham Palace Stakes | English Oak (GB) 4yo - 100/30 | Ed Walker James Doyle |
Schedule for Friday at the Royal Ascot Meeting
A couple of British Champions Series races on the Friday at Royal Ascot, the Commonwealth Cup over six furlongs and then the Coronation Stakes over just shy of a mile.
| Race | Last Winner | Info |
|---|---|---|
| 14:30 Royal Ascot Albany Stakes | Fairy Godmother (IRE) 2yo - 15/8 | A P O'Brien Ryan Moore |
| 15:05 Royal Ascot Commonwealth Cup | Inisherin (GB) 3yo - 9/4 | Kevin Ryan Tom Eaves |
| 15:40 Royal Ascot Duke of Edinburgh Stakes | Crystal Black (IRE) 6yo - 11/1 | Gerard Keane Colin Keane |
| 16:20 Royal Ascot Coronation Stakes | Porta Fortuna (IRE) 3yo - 7/2 | Donnacha Aidan O'Brien Tom Marquand |
| 17:00 Royal Ascot Sandringham Stakes | Soprano (IRE) 3yo - 14/1 | George Boughey Billy Loughnane |
| 17:35 Royal Ascot King Edward VII Stakes | Calandagan (IRE) 3yo - 11/2 | F-H Graffard Stephane Pasquier |
| 18:10 Royal Ascot Palace of Holyroodhouse Stakes | Pilgrim (GB) 3yo - 18/1 | David & Nicola Barron Joe Fanning |
Schedule for Saturday at the Royal Ascot Meeting
The final day of Royal Ascot is all about the Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes, a Group 1 race run over six furlongs which is part of the British Champions Series and carries a prize fund of £1m.
| Race | Last Winner | Info |
|---|---|---|
| 14:30 Royal Ascot Chesham Stakes | Bedtime Story (IRE) 2yo - 11/8 | A P O'Brien Ryan Moore |
| 15:05 Royal Ascot Hardwicke Stakes | Isle Of Jura (GB) 4yo - 16/1 | George Scott Callum Shepherd |
| 15:40 Royal Ascot Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes | Khaadem (IRE) 8yo - 14/1 | Charles Hills Oisin Murphy |
| 16:20 Royal Ascot Jersey Stakes | Haatem (IRE) 3yo - 7/2 | Richard Hannon James Doyle |
| 17:00 Royal Ascot Wokingham Stakes | Unequal Love (GB) 4yo - 12/1 | William Haggas Tom Marquand |
| 17:35 Royal Ascot Golden Gates Stakes | Hand Of God (GB) 3yo - 9/4 | Harry Charlton William Buick |
| 18:10 Royal Ascot Queen Alexandra Stakes | Uxmal (IRE) 5yo - 2/1 | Joseph Patrick O'Brien Dylan Browne McMonagle |
Article Contributor Information
We are blessed with an excellent team of specialists and experts at OLBG. Contributing to creating and maintaining this King Edward VII Stakes Preview are at hand, Andy and Darren. They both work on the Horse racing tips team team looking after the tipsters and managing the tips settlement, whilst also creating and managing all of the horse racing event previews for Flat Racing.
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