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2026 Ormonde Stakes Preview
Named after the horse Ormonde, who retired unbeaten and won the English Triple Crown in 1886, the Ormonde Stakes is scheduled to take place during the May Meeting at the Chester Racecourse.
The race is a Group 3 that is open to runners aged four or older and is run over a trip of one mile, five furlongs and eighty-four yards.
The race can serve as a trial for the Coronation Cup, which is run at Epsom the following month. St Nicholas Abbey (2011) was the last runner to do the double.
For sponsorship purposes, the 2026 renewal of the Ormonde Stakes will hold the title of 'Ladbrokes Ormonde Stakes'.
Ormonde Stakes Information:
To see which runners the OLBG racing tipsters are tipping throughout the card that includes this race, head over to the Chester 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 Other Principal races during the Chester May Meeting section for links to these.
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How competitive is the Ormonde Stakes market? When looking at the over-rounds for the last 20 renewals, the most competitive market was in 2009, when the race had an over-round of 107%. The race in 2008 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 Ormonde Stakes, the over-round has been 112%, which means the bookie expects to pay out ÂŁ100 for every ÂŁ112 which is bet.
Below you will find the 2026 Ormonde 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 Ormonde Stakes Trend Analysis. With the field now finalised, we have the Ormonde Stakes Trend Shortlist, which is created using the listed trends.
These are the top three quickest-run Ormonde Stakes races over the last 20 renewals:
- Point Lonsdale (2:49.17) in 2024
- St Nicholas Abbey (2:52.27) in 2011
- Ask (2:52.33) in 2007
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 Ormonde Stakes next time out, then you would have backed a total of 7 winners. Backing all 20 runners who have been out since their win at SP next time out would have returned an LSP of +6.17. Ahead of the 2026 Ormonde Stakes, why not head over to the racing predictions for tips on other races today?
Over the last 20 renewals, it was Point Lonsdale, trained by A P O'Brien and ridden by Ryan Moore, who set the fastest winning time in the Ormonde Stakes. That runner won the race in a time of 2:49.17 in 2024. At the other end of the scale, it was the combination of trainer Andrew Balding and jockey William Buick with Buccellati who set the slowest winning time; the race-winning time was 3:45.91 in the 2009 renewal.
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Ormonde Stakes Past Winners
Here are the Ormonde 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 Ormonde Stakes are also displayed, along with the starting price at which the horse was sent off.
| Year | Horse (Drawn) | Info |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 2:55.74 | Illinois (IRE) 4yo 9-7 (6 of 6) 6/5F | Ryan Moore A P O'Brien (IRE) |
| 2024 2:49.17 | Point Lonsdale (IRE) 5yo 9-2 (4 of 6) 13/8F | Ryan Moore A P O'Brien (IRE) |
| 2023 3:06.02 | Hamish (GB) 7yo 9-5 (7 of 6) 7/4 | Tom Marquand William Haggas (GB) |
| 2022 2:55.99 | Hamish (GB) 6yo 9-5 (5 of 9) 9/2 | Tom Marquand William Haggas (GB) |
| 2021 2:58.01 | Japan (GB) 5yo 9-0 (3 of 8) 13/8F | Ryan Moore A P O'Brien (IRE) |
| 2019 3:00.66 | Morando (FR) 6yo 9-3 (1 of 6) 3/1 | Silvestre De Sousa Andrew Balding (GB) |
| 2018 2:53.27 | Idaho (IRE) 5yo 9-0 (5 of 6) 8/11F | Ryan Moore A P O'Brien (IRE) |
| 2017 2:52.69 | Western Hymn (GB) 6yo 9-0 (3 of 9) 7/2 | Frankie Dettori John Gosden (GB) |
| 2016 2:58.70 | Dartmouth (GB) 4yo 9-3 (2 of 5) 1/1F | Ryan Moore Sir Michael Stoute (GB) |
| 2015 3:03.15 | Clever Cookie (GB) 7yo 9-0 (7 of 8) 8/1 | Graham Lee Peter Niven (GB) |
Where have the winning runners come from?
Here are the countries where the winning trainers of the Ormonde Stakes have been based:
- GB: 13 winners with an additional 16 placings from 102 runners
- IRE: 7 winners with an additional 7 placings from 25 runners
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Ormonde Stakes Trainer Statistics
The leading trainer in the Ormonde Stakes over the last 20 renewals is A P O'Brien, who has won the race seven times, with those seven winners coming from Macarthur (2008), St Nicholas Abbey (2011), Memphis Tennessee (2012), Idaho (2018), Japan (2021), Point Lonsdale (2024) and Illinois (2025). The only other trainer to have recorded multiple wins in the Ormonde Stakes is Andrew Balding (2 wins).
Here are the Ormonde 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| A P O'Brien | 17-7-12 | -0.18 | -0.11 |
| Andrew Balding | 12-2-4 | -5.12 | -5.17 |
| Ian Williams | 5-0-0 | -5.00 | -5.00 |
| K R Burke | 1-0-1 | -1.00 | +0.38 |
| Roger Varian | 1-0-0 | -1.00 | -1.00 |
Ormonde Stakes Jockey Statistics
The leading jockey in the Ormonde Stakes over the last 20 renewals is Ryan Moore, who has won the race seven times, with those seven winners coming from Harbinger (2010), St Nicholas Abbey (2011), Dartmouth (2016), Idaho (2018), Japan (2021), Point Lonsdale (2024) and Illinois (2025).
Here are the Ormonde 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Moore (Jan Brueghel) | 14-7-9 | +1.19 | +0.39 |
| Oisin Murphy (Mount Atlas) | 4-0-0 | -4.00 | -3.00 |
2026 Ormonde Stakes Trends
Favourites finishing positions (oldest to latest): 3, 5, 2, 1, 3, 1, 3, 1, 4, 2, 2, 1, 2, 1, 2, 1, 5, 3, 1, 1
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 (51%) - No bigger than 8/1
- 20 / 20 (64%) - Within the first 4 of the market
- 20 / 20 (65%) - Achieved an RPR of 109+ (Last 3)
- 20 / 20 (66%) - Not in a Cl2-3/Cl6-7 (Last Win)
- 20 / 20 (69%) - Achieved an RPR of 110+ (Career)
- 20 / 20 (69%) - No bigger than 11/1 (Career Win)
- 20 / 20 (69%) - Highest Won is not Cl2-3/Cl6-7
- 20 / 20 (73%) - Ran in a Non Handicap (Last Win)
- 20 / 20 (75%) - Carried 123 - 135lbs (Last Win)
- 20 / 20 (78%) - Not in a Cl2-3/Cl5-7 (LTO)
- 20 / 20 (84%) - Beaten no more -13½l (LTO)
- 20 / 20 (87%) - Carried 121 - 135lbs (LTO)
- 17 / 20 (81%) - No older than a 6yo
- 17 / 20 (83%) - No more than +2yrs (Vs Min Age)
- 15 / 20 (31%) - Achieved an RPR of 114+ (Last Win)
Remember to use the trends listed above, along with the Chester racing predictions, to see if you can find the winner of the Ormonde 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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Ormonde Stakes Trend Shortlist
Chester will host the 2026 renewal of the Ormonde Stakes, which will be run at 3:05 pm on Thursday, 7th May 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 Jan Brueghel (6/5)
- A P O'Brien (17-7-12 -0.18 / -0.11)
- Ryan Moore (14-7-9 +1.19 / +0.39)
Others: Rahiebb (14/15), Illinois (13/15), Al Qareem (12/15), Sons And Lovers (10/15), Mount Atlas (7/15), Beylerbeyi (4/15) and Real Dream (3/15).
*Trainer & Jockey numbers are Runs-Wins-Places Win LSP / EW LSP, Runners, Odds and Trends Passed/Failed correct at the time of posting (11:57 am Tuesday 5th May 2026), if no odds were available at the time of posting, then forecasted odds are used.
Ormonde Stakes Trend Analysis
â The trend factor, which has produced 10+ winners and shows the best LSP, an LSP of +18.02, is when runners were 2nd in the betting market.
â The worst performing factor that has failed to produce a single winner is when runners ran in a Handicap when last winning, when backing these, the trend shows a record of 0-30.
Here are the most recent winning draws, along with the further placings in brackets:
- 2025: Winner in 6 (2) [6 Runners]
- 2024: Winner in 4 (6) [6 Runners]
- 2023: Winner in 7 (5) [6 Runners]
- 2022: Winner in 5 (4,1) [9 Runners]
- 2021: Winner in 3 (4,5) [8 Runners]
The course which has produced the most winners of the Ormonde Stakes is Newbury; there have been a total of 5 winners of this race who ran at Newbury last time out. The next best course, which has produced the second most winners, is Curragh; there have been a total of 3 winners of this race who ran at Curragh last time out.
The race is open to both sexes, with male runners having produced a total of 20 winners from a total of 111 runners, while female runners have produced 0 winners from a total of 16 runners.
Looking over the past renewals, these are the stallions whose offspring have produced multiple winners of the Ormonde Stakes:
- Galileo (3 Wins)
- Montjeu (3 Wins)
- Motivator (2 Wins)
- Sadlers Wells (2 Wins)
Looking at the winning odds over the last 20 renewals, the biggest-priced winner was Clever Cookie in 2015, winning for Peter Niven at odds of 8/1 under the guidance of Graham Lee. Looking at the runners at the head of the market over the last 20 renewals, there have been 8 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 Ormonde Stakes.
Route to the Ormonde Stakes
Many trainers target races as preparation for the Ormonde Stakes. These are the races which the recent winners ran in before coming here:
| Info | Last Race |
|---|---|
| 2025 - Illinois Longchamp - 1st of 8 (2/5) | Qatar Prix Chaudenay |
| 2024 - Point Lonsdale Meydan - 6th of 12 (100/1) | Dubai Sheema Classic |
| 2023 - Hamish Newbury - 2nd of 8 (8/11) | Virgin Bet St Simon Stakes |
| 2022 - Hamish Kempton (AW) - 7th of 10 (6/4) | Unibet 3 Uniboosts A Day Floodlit Stakes |
| 2021 - Japan Ascot - 9th of 10 (23/1) | British Champion Stakes |
| 2019 - Morando Newbury - 1st of 10 (8/1) | Teddington Royal British Legion Stakes |
| 2018 - Idaho Meydan - 8th of 10 (9/1) | Dubai Sheema Classic |
| 2017 - Western Hymn Kempton (AW) - 1st of 7 (5/4) | 32Red Floodlit Stakes |
| 2016 - Dartmouth Chelmsford (AW) - 1st of 6 (3/1) | John Porter Stakes |
| 2015 - Clever Cookie Doncaster - 4th of 12 (19/2) | Doncaster Cup |
Other Principal races during the Chester May Meeting
Remember to head over to the Chester predictions page to see which runner the racing tipsters are supporting in the Ormonde Stakes. Below are the other principal races that we cover during the May Meeting, with links to each race blog as well as information for last year's winners.
| Race | Last Winner | Info |
|---|---|---|
| Cheshire Oaks Wednesday | Minnie Hauk (IRE) 3yo - 13/8 | A P O'Brien Ryan Moore |
| Chester Vase Wednesday | Lambourn (IRE) 3yo - 11/8 | A P O'Brien Ryan Moore |
| Dee Stakes Thursday | Mount Kilimanjaro (FR) 3yo - 1/1 | A P O'Brien Ryan Moore |
| Ormonde Stakes Thursday | Illinois (IRE) 4yo - 6/5 | A P O'Brien Ryan Moore |
| Huxley Stakes Friday | The Foxes (IRE) 5yo - 13/8 | Andrew Balding Oisin Murphy |
| Chester Cup Friday | East India Dock (GB) 4yo - 9/4 | James Owen Harry Davies |
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 Ormonde 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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