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2026 Lillie Langtry Stakes Preview
Initially run under the name of the Gladness Stakes and a Listed race in 2003, the Lillie Langtry Stakes was upgraded to a Group 3 a year later in 2004 and given its current name. In 2018, it was upgraded once again and is now run as a Group 2.
The race is open to fillies and mares who are aged three or older and is run over one mile and six furlongs. It takes place on the final day of the Glorious Goodwood festival in late July or early August.
For sponsorship purposes, the 2026 renewal of the Lillie Langtry Stakes will hold the title of 'Qatar Lillie Langtry Stakes'.
Lillie Langtry Stakes Information:
- Lillie Langtry Stakes Past Winners
- Lillie Langtry Stakes Trainer Statistics
- Lillie Langtry Stakes Jockey Statistics
To see which runners the OLBG racing tipsters are tipping throughout the card that includes this race, head over to the Goodwood tips on the day of the race. Do they agree with the runners on the trend shortlist, or are they predicting other runners? You may also be interested in other preview blogs that we have packed full of information. Head down to the Races Covered at Glorious Goodwood section for links to these.
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How competitive is the Lillie Langtry 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 106%. The race in 2015 was a race that was most in the bookie's favour with an over-round of 125%, whilst on average over the last 20 renewals of the Lillie Langtry 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 2026 Lillie Langtry 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 Lillie Langtry Stakes Trend Analysis. With the field now finalised, we have the 2026 Lillie Langtry Stakes Runners & Shortlist, which is created using the listed trends.
These are the top three quickest-run Lillie Langtry Stakes races over the last 20 renewals:
- Meeznah (2:57.61) in 2011
- Eastern Aria (2:58.05) in 2010
- Enbihaar (2:58.69) in 2019
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 Lillie Langtry Stakes next time out, then you would have backed a total of 7 winners. Backing all 19 runners who have been out since their win at SP next time out would have returned an LSP of +9.93. Whilst we wait for the 2026 Lillie Langtry Stakes, remember you can get daily racing predictions from the expert tipsters on the racing predictions page.
When looking over the past 20 renewals, a time of 2:57.61 was set by Meeznah in 2011, trained by David Lanigan and ridden by Frankie Dettori, which is the quickest time over that period. The slowest winning time was set in 2023 when Sumo Sam won in a time of 3:17.66 for trainer Paul & Oliver Cole, who booked Tom Marquand in the saddle.
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Lillie Langtry Stakes Past Winners
Here are the Lillie Langtry Stakes' 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 Lillie Langtry Stakes are also displayed, along with the starting price at which the horse was sent off.
| Year | Horse (Drawn) | Info |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 3:04.08 | Waardah (IRE) 3yo 8-13 (3 of 8) 7/2 | Callum Rodriguez Owen Burrows (GB) |
| 2024 3:02.91 | Term Of Endearment (GB) 5yo 9-9 (10 of 8) 15/2 | W J Lee Henry De Bromhead (IRE) |
| 2023 3:17.66 | Sumo Sam (GB) 3yo 8-11 (1 of 8) 25/1 | Tom Marquand Paul & Oliver Cole (GB) |
| 2022 3:00.58 | Sea La Rosa (IRE) 4yo 9-8 (2 of 7) 9/4 | Tom Marquand William Haggas (GB) |
| 2021 3:13.05 | Wonderful Tonight (FR) 4yo 9-9 (7 of 7) 4/5F | William Buick David Menuisier (GB) |
| 2020 3:03.42 | Enbihaar (IRE) 5yo 9-6 (2 of 3) 1/2F | Jim Crowley John Gosden (GB) |
| 2019 2:58.69 | Enbihaar (IRE) 4yo 9-9 (4 of 7) 7/2F | Jim Crowley John Gosden (GB) |
| 2018 2:59.16 | Pilaster (GB) 3yo 8-9 (3 of 12) 11/4 | David Egan Roger Varian (GB) |
| 2017 3:14.11 | Endless Time (IRE) 5yo 9-6 (1 of 10) 5/2F | William Buick Charlie Appleby (GB) |
| 2016 3:03.71 | California (IRE) 4yo 9-6 (2 of 7) 9/2 | Robert Havlin John Gosden (GB) |
Where have the winning runners come from?
Here are the countries where the winning trainers of the Lillie Langtry Stakes have been based:
- GB: 18 winners with an additional 30 placings from 153 runners
- IRE: 2 winners with an additional 1 placing from 18 runners
- FR: 0 winners with an additional 2 placings from 5 runners
- GER: 0 winners with an additional 0 placings from 2 runners
2025 Lillie Langtry Stakes Replay
Lillie Langtry Stakes Trainer Statistics
Here are the Lillie Langtry Stakes trainer statistics over the last 20 renewals for trainers who have entries in the 2026 renewal; those not listed have not had a runner. (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Haggas | 7-1-2 | -3.75 | -3.39 |
| Roger Varian | 6-1-1 | -2.25 | -2.35 |
| Owen Burrows | 1-1-1 | +3.50 | +2.10 |
| A P O'Brien | 9-0-0 | -9.00 | -8.00 |
| John & Thady Gosden | 5-0-1 | -5.00 | -3.50 |
| Sir Mark Prescott Bt | 4-0-2 | -4.00 | -1.10 |
| Joseph Patrick O'Brien | 2-0-1 | -2.00 | -1.10 |
Lillie Langtry Stakes Jockey Statistics
There are two leading jockeys in the Lillie Langtry Stakes over the last 20 renewals, with both William Buick and Tom Marquand having won the race twice. William Buick's winners have been with Endless Time (2017) and Wonderful Tonight (2021). Tom Marquand's winners have been with Sea La Rosa (2022) and Sumo Sam (2023).
Here are the Lillie Langtry Stakes jockey statistics over the last 20 renewals for jockeys who have rides in the 2026 renewal; those not listed have not had a runner. (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 (Danielle) | 10-2-4 | -4.70 | -4.15 |
| Tom Marquand (Santorini Star) | 4-2-2 | +25.25 | +14.41 |
| Ryan Moore (Amelia Earhart) | 18-1-7 | -14.00 | -8.45 |
| Callum Rodriguez (Waardah) | 1-1-1 | +3.50 | +2.10 |
| Luke Morris (Consent) | 1-0-0 | -1.00 | -1.00 |
| Ray Dawson (Little Dorrit) | 1-0-0 | -1.00 | -1.00 |
2026 Lillie Langtry Stakes Trends
Favourites finishing positions (oldest to latest): 5, (1, 2), 2, 6, 5, 5, (3, 4), 1, 1, 7, 5, 1, 4, (1, 2, 3), 1, 1, 3, 4, 8, 4
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 (71%) - Achieved a TS of 74+ (Last 3)
- 20 / 20 (80%) - Achieved a TS of 79+ (Career)
- 20 / 20 (82%) - Not in FRA/IRL/SCO (LTO)
- 20 / 20 (83%) - No bigger than 25/1
- 20 / 20 (85%) - Within the first 8 of the market
- 20 / 20 (86%) - Had 1 - 5 wins (Non-Hcps)
- 20 / 20 (88%) - Carried 121 - 137lbs (LTO)
- 20 / 20 (88%) - In a field of 6 - 14 (LTO)
- 20 / 20 (88%) - Beaten no more -9¾l (Debut)
- 20 / 20 (88%) - Highest Won is not Cl2/Cl6
- 20 / 20 (89%) - Carried 123 - 150lbs (Debut)
- 19 / 20 (88%) - Placed within last 3 starts
- 18 / 20 (78%) - Achieved an RPR of 92+ (LTO)
- 17 / 20 (74%) - No bigger than 33/1 (Career)
- 15 / 20 (42%) - Achieved a TS of 75+ (LTO)
Remember to use the trends listed above, along with the Goodwood racing predictions, to see if you can find the winner of the Lillie Langtry 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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2026 Lillie Langtry Stakes Runners & Shortlist
Goodwood will host the 2026 renewal of the Lillie Langtry Stakes, which will be run at 3:00 pm on Saturday, 1st August 2026, and these are the runners who perform best based on the trends, along with the trainer, jockey and their record in the race (Runs-Wins-Places Win LSP / EW LSP):
- 15/15 Waardah (5/2)
- Owen Burrows (1-1-1 +3.50 / +2.10)
- Callum Rodriguez (1-1-1 +3.50 / +2.10)
Others: Danielle (14/15), Amelia Earhart (14/15), Santorini Star (13/15), Consent (13/15), Goodie Two Shoes (13/15) and Little Dorrit (12/15).
*Trainer & Jockey numbers are Runs-Wins-Places Win LSP / EW LSP, Runners, Odds and Trends Passed/Failed correct at the time of posting (11:58 am Thursday 30th July 2026); if no odds were available at the time of posting, then forecasted odds are used.
Lillie Langtry Stakes Trend Analysis
✅ The trend factor, which has produced 10+ winners and shows the best LSP, an LSP of +20.38, is when runners finished in 1st last time out.
❌ The worst-performing factor that has failed to produce a single winner is when runners had 4 career places in Flat (Turf) races; when backing these, the trend shows a record of 0-25.
Here are the most recent winning draws, along with the further placings in brackets:
- 2025: Winner in 3 (6,2) [8 Runners]
- 2024: Winner in 10 (7,1) [8 Runners]
- 2023: Winner in 1 (6,3) [8 Runners]
- 2022: Winner in 2 (7) [7 Runners]
- 2021: Winner in 7 (8) [7 Runners]
The course which has produced the most winners of the Lillie Langtry Stakes is Ascot; there have been a total of 5 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 4 winners of this race who ran at Newmarket (July) last time out.
Looking over the past renewals, these are the stallions whose offspring have produced multiple winners of the Lillie Langtry Stakes:
- Galileo (2 Wins)
- Nathaniel (2 Wins)
- Redoutes Choice (2 Wins)
- Sea The Stars (2 Wins)
- Shirocco (2 Wins)
These are the stallions whose offspring have not produced a winner of the Lillie Langtry Stakes despite multiple attempts:
- Singspiel (0 Wins from 7 runners)
- Dubawi (0 Wins from 6 runners)
- Mastercraftsman (0 Wins from 5 runners)
Looking at the winning odds over the last 20 renewals, the biggest-priced winner was Sumo Sam in 2023, winning for Paul & Oliver Cole at odds of 25/1 under the guidance of Tom Marquand. Looking at the runners at the head of the market over the last 20 renewals, there have been 7 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 2026 Lillie Langtry Stakes.
Route to the Lillie Langtry Stakes
Many trainers target races as preparation for the Lillie Langtry Stakes. These are the races which the recent winners ran in before coming here:
| Info | Last Race |
|---|---|
| 2025 - Waardah Goodwood - 1st of 10 (7/1) | Weatherbys / British EBF Agnes Keyser Fillies Stakes |
| 2024 - Term Of Endearment York - 1st of 10 (4/1) | William Hill Bronte Cup Fillies Stakes |
| 2023 - Sumo Sam Ascot - 5th of 8 (11/2) | Long Harbour Derek Lucie-Smith British EBF Fillies Handicap |
| 2022 - Sea La Rosa Haydock - 2nd of 7 (4/1) | Lancashire Oaks |
| 2021 - Wonderful Tonight Ascot - 1st of 10 (5/1) | Hardwicke Stakes |
| 2020 - Enbihaar Newmarket (July) - 4th of 7 (9/4) | Princess of Wales's Stakes |
| 2019 - Enbihaar Haydock - 1st of 6 (5/2) | Lancashire Oaks |
| 2018 - Pilaster Kempton (AW) - 1st of 14 (1/1) | 100% Profit Boost At 32Redsport.com "Confined" Fillies Novice Stakes |
| 2017 - Endless Time Ascot - 10th of 14 (20/1) | Ascot Gold Cup |
| 2016 - California Ascot - 1st of 10 (19/2) | Cushman & Wakefield EBF Breeders Series Fillies Handicap |
Races Covered at Glorious Goodwood
Here is the schedule for the five-day Glorious Goodwood festival for races which we cover with blogs. Each race will be linked to the race blog, and details of last year's winner are in the table below.
Tuesday at Glorious Goodwood
Part of the British Champion Series, the Goodwood Cup is the highlight on the opening day, a marathon over two miles where stamina is key.
| Race | Last Winner | Info |
|---|---|---|
| Chesterfield Cup Handicap | Westridge (FR) 4yo - 6/1 | John & Thady Gosden Billy Loughnane |
| Vintage Stakes | Zavateri (IRE) 2yo - 8/1 | Eve Johnson Houghton Charles Bishop |
| Lennox Stakes | Witness Stand (GB) 4yo - 25/1 | Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole Hollie Doyle |
| Goodwood Cup | Scandinavia (USA) 3yo - 4/1 | A P O'Brien Wayne Lordan |
Wednesday at Glorious Goodwood
Run over a mile, the Sussex Stakes is the main race on the second day; this Group 1 is also part of the British Champion Series.
| Race | Last Winner | Info |
|---|---|---|
| Oak Tree Stakes | Saqqara Sands (GB) 3yo - 16/1 | Ralph Beckett Rossa Ryan |
| Molecomb Stakes | Lady Iman (IRE) 2yo - 11/8 | G M Lyons Ryan Moore |
| Sussex Stakes | Qirat (GB) 4yo - 150/1 | Ralph Beckett Richard Kingscote |
Thursday at Glorious Goodwood
The Group 1 Nassau Stakes is the highlight on Thursday, contested over 1m2f and restricted to only fillies and mares, the race is part of the British Champion Series.
| Race | Last Winner | Info |
|---|---|---|
| Kincsem Handicap | Best Secret (FR) 3yo - 7/2 | S Wattel James Doyle |
| Richmond Stakes | Coppull (GB) 2yo - 5/1 | Clive Cox David Probert |
| Gordon Stakes | Merchant (IRE) 3yo - 6/5 | William Haggas Tom Marquand |
| Nassau Stakes | Whirl (IRE) 3yo - 6/5 | A P O'Brien Ryan Moore |
Friday at Glorious Goodwood
Friday features a couple of decent handicaps, with the Goodwood Handicap a stamina-testing race and the Golden Mile, which is a heritage handicap. The highlight of the day is the King George Stakes, a sprint run over five furlongs.
| Race | Last Winner | Info |
|---|---|---|
| Goodwood Handicap | Kyle Of Lochalsh (GB) 5yo - 5/1 | Hughie Morrison Oisin Murphy |
| Thoroughbred Stakes | Seagulls Eleven (IRE) 3yo - 11/4 | Hugo Palmer Oisin Murphy |
| Golden Mile Handicap | Rhoscolyn (GB) 7yo - 11/2 | David O'Meara Daniel Tudhope |
| King George Stakes | Jm Jungle (IRE) 5yo - 14/1 | John & Sean Quinn Jason Hart |
Saturday at Glorious Goodwood
Saturday is the day of one of the biggest handicaps on the flat, the Stewards Cup, 20+ runners over six furlongs compete in this heritage handicap.
| Race | Last Winner | Info |
|---|---|---|
| Glorious Stakes | Al Aasy (IRE) 8yo - 13/8 | William Haggas Jim Crowley |
| Summer Handicap | Sam Hawkens (IRE) 4yo - 4/1 | William Haggas Tom Marquand |
| Lillie Langtry Stakes | Waardah (IRE) 3yo - 7/2 | Owen Burrows Callum Rodriguez |
| Stewards Cup | Two Tribes (GB) 4yo - 11/2 | Richard Spencer David Egan |
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 Lillie Langtry Stakes 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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