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2026 Palace House Stakes Preview
The Group 3 Palace House Stakes is scheduled to take place in either late April or early May at Newmarket during the Guineas Festival. Open to runners who are aged three or older, the race is run over a distance of five furlongs.
Having been established in 1961 and named after the royal residence of King Charles II in Newmarket, it was given its current Group 3 status in 1971.
For sponsorship purposes, the 2026 renewal of the Palace House Stakes will hold the title of 'HKJC World Pool Palace House Stakes'.
Palace House Stakes Information:
- Palace House Stakes Past Winners
- Palace House Stakes Trainer Statistics
- Palace House Stakes Jockey Statistics
Our dedicated Newmarket tips page will not only bring you predictions from the OLBG racing tipsters for the upcoming card that includes the Palace House Stakes, but will also have predictions for each meeting at Newmarket throughout the season, so be sure to head over there. You may also be interested in other preview blogs that we have packed full of information during the Guineas Festival, head down to the Other Principal races during the Newmarket Guineas Festival section for links to these. In addition to those, we also cover numerous races at Newmarket during the flat season; you can find links to those here.
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How competitive is the Palace House Stakes market? When looking at the over-rounds for the last 20 renewals, the most competitive market was in 2024, when the race had an over-round of 113%. The race in 2016 was a race that was most in the bookie's favour with an over-round of 131%, whilst on average over the last 20 renewals of the Palace House Stakes, the over-round has been 120%, which means the bookie expects to pay out ÂŁ100 for every ÂŁ120 which is bet.
Below you will find the 2026 Palace House 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 Palace House Stakes Trend Analysis. With the field now finalised, we have the Palace House Stakes Trend Shortlist, which is created using the listed trends.
These are the top three quickest-run Palace House Stakes races over the last 20 renewals:
- Sole Power (57.02) in 2013
- Rumstar (57.72) in 2025
- Amour Propre (57.73) in 2009
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 Palace House Stakes next time out, then you would have backed a total of 4 winners. Backing all 19 runners who have been out since their win at SP next time out would have returned an LSP of +9.50. Remember to bookmark the racing tips page to access the OLBG racing picks easily daily.
The runner that holds the record over the past 20 renewals for the slowest time in the race was set in the 2012 renewal when Mayson from Richard Fahey under the guidance of Paul Hanagan, won in a time of 1:01.42, whilst at the other end of the spectrum, Sole Power, trained by Edward Lynam and ridden by Johnny Murtagh set the quickest time of 57.02 in the 2013 renewal.
Palace House Stakes Past Winners
Here are the Palace House 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 Palace House Stakes are also displayed, along with the starting price at which the horse was sent off.
| Year | Horse (Drawn) | Info |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 57.72 | Rumstar (GB) 5yo 9-9 (1 of 11) 7/1 | Rob Hornby Jonathan Portman (GB) |
| 2024 58.88 | Seven Questions (IRE) 3yo 9-0 (9 of 8) 33/1 | Callum Shepherd George Scott (GB) |
| 2023 1:00.42 | Vadream (GB) 5yo 9-6 (15 of 14) 7/1 | Kieran Shoemark Charlie Fellowes (GB) |
| 2022 58.53 | Khaadem (IRE) 6yo 9-6 (1 of 12) 7/1 | William Buick Charles Hills (GB) |
| 2021 58.59 | Lazuli (IRE) 4yo 9-9 (6 of 9) 3/1F | William Buick Charlie Appleby (GB) |
| 2020 58.07 | Far Above (IRE) 4yo 9-6 (13 of 12) 7/2 | P J McDonald James Tate (GB) |
| 2019 58.67 | Mabs Cross (GB) 5yo 9-10 (10 of 11) 6/1 | Paul Mulrennan Michael Dods (GB) |
| 2018 58.44 | Mabs Cross (GB) 4yo 9-3 (6 of 9) 9/2 | Paul Mulrennan Michael Dods (GB) |
| 2017 58.18 | Marsha (IRE) 4yo 9-7 (12 of 15) 8/1 | Luke Morris Sir Mark Prescott Bt (GB) |
| 2016 58.59 | Profitable (IRE) 4yo 9-3 (20 of 21) 20/1 | Adam Kirby Clive Cox (GB) |
Where have the winning runners come from?
Here are the countries where the winning trainers of the Palace House Stakes have been based:
- GB: 17 winners with an additional 38 placings from 247 runners
- IRE: 3 winners with an additional 3 placings from 10 runners
- FR: 0 winners with an additional 0 placings from 3 runners
Palace House Stakes Trainer Statistics
One trainer has not had the best of times in the Palace House Stakes; Kevin Ryan has sent a total of 11 runners to the race without recording a win.
Here are the Palace House 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clive Cox | 7-1-1 | +14.00 | +4.00 |
| Charlie Appleby | 2-1-2 | +2.00 | +1.30 |
| Jonathan Portman | 1-1-1 | +7.00 | +4.20 |
| Kevin Ryan | 11-0-4 | -11.00 | -6.40 |
| William Haggas | 8-0-1 | -8.00 | -7.17 |
| K R Burke | 6-0-1 | -6.00 | -5.25 |
| Stuart Williams | 5-0-1 | -5.00 | -2.00 |
| Andrew Balding | 4-0-0 | -4.00 | -4.00 |
Palace House Stakes Jockey Statistics
The leading jockey in the Palace House Stakes over the last 20 renewals is William Buick, who has won the race twice, with those two winners coming from Lazuli (2021) and Khaadem (2022).
Here are the Palace House 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 (Beckfords Folly) | 5-2-3 | +7.00 | +3.50 |
| Ryan Moore (Aint Nobody) | 13-1-3 | -9.75 | -9.32 |
| Luke Morris (Frost At Dawn) | 5-1-2 | +4.00 | +2.30 |
| Rob Hornby (Rumstar) | 1-1-1 | +7.00 | +4.20 |
| James Doyle (Night Raider) | 8-0-2 | -8.00 | -5.10 |
| Oisin Murphy (Asfoora) | 4-0-1 | -4.00 | -2.95 |
| Tom Marquand (First Instinct) | 3-0-0 | -3.00 | -3.00 |
| Rossa Ryan (Shagraan) | 3-0-0 | -3.00 | -3.00 |
| Kevin Stott (Washington Heights) | 2-0-1 | -2.00 | -0.95 |
| Marco Ghiani (Quinault) | 1-0-1 | -1.00 | +2.00 |
| Jason Hart (Jm Jungle) | 1-0-0 | -1.00 | -1.00 |
2026 Palace House Stakes Trends
Favourites finishing positions (oldest to latest): 14, 1, 2, 3, 9, 13, 1, (1, 4), 1, 5, 3, 2, 5, 4, 7, 1, 5, 9, 3, 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 (74%) - In a field of 9 - 20 (Debut)
- 20 / 20 (83%) - Beaten no more -7½l (LTO)
- 20 / 20 (83%) - Carried 124 - 136lbs (LTO)
- 20 / 20 (85%) - Ran in 4 - 39 races (Career)
- 20 / 20 (85%) - Highest Won is not G2/Cl3/Cl5
- 20 / 20 (86%) - No bigger than 20/1 (LTO)
- 20 / 20 (86%) - Had 1 - 5 wins (1 Year)
- 20 / 20 (88%) - Not on FM/STD/STD-FS (Debut)
- 20 / 20 (88%) - Within the first 13 of the market
- 20 / 20 (88%) - No bigger than 33/1
- 20 / 20 (88%) - Had 2 - 9 wins (Career)
- 20 / 20 (88%) - No older than a 7yo
- 19 / 20 (82%) - No more than +3yrs (Vs Min Age)
- 18 / 20 (73%) - Achieved an RPR of 105+ (Last 3)
- 18 / 20 (81%) - Achieved a TS of 78+ (Last Win)
Remember to use the trends listed above, along with the Newmarket racing predictions, to see if you can find the winner of the Palace House 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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Palace House Stakes Trend Shortlist
Newmarket will host the 2026 renewal of the Palace House Stakes, which will be run at 2:55 pm on Saturday, 2nd 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 Shagraan (12/1)
- Clive Cox (7-1-1 +14.00 / +4.00)
- Rossa Ryan (3-0-0 -3.00 / -3.00)
Others: Beckfords Folly (14/15), Washington Heights (13/15), Miss Attitude (13/15), First Instinct (13/15), Five Ways (12/15), Frost At Dawn (12/15), Quinault (12/15), Asfoora (12/15), Jm Jungle (12/15), Rumstar (12/15), Night Raider (11/15), Town And Country (10/15) and Aint Nobody (10/15).
*Trainer & Jockey numbers are Runs-Wins-Places Win LSP / EW LSP, Runners, Odds and Trends Passed/Failed correct at the time of posting (11:43 am Thursday 30th April 2026), if no odds were available at the time of posting, then forecasted odds are used.
Asfoora won the Prix de l'Abbaye de Longchamp last time out, and a total of 4 previous winners of that race from a total of 16 runners went on to win next time out, backing them all would have returned an LSP of +3.35.
Palace House Stakes Trend Analysis
â The trend factor, which has produced 10+ winners and shows the best LSP, an LSP of +31.63, is when runners had 1 place in the past 180 days.
â The worst performing factor that has failed to produce a single winner is when runners had 0 wins in the past year, when backing these, the trend shows a record of 0-37.
Here are the most recent winning draws, along with the further placings in brackets:
- 2025: Winner in 1 (9,6) [11 Runners]
- 2024: Winner in 9 (2,1) [8 Runners]
- 2023: Winner in 15 (16,1) [14 Runners]
- 2022: Winner in 1 (5,10) [12 Runners]
- 2021: Winner in 6 (5,4) [9 Runners]
The course which has produced the most winners of the Palace House Stakes is Meydan; there have been a total of 5 winners of this race who ran at Meydan last time out. The next best courses, which have produced the second most winners, are Ascot and Newmarket (Rowley); there have been a total of 3 winners from each of those courses.
The race is open to both sexes, with male runners having produced a total of 16 winners from a total of 218 runners, while female runners have produced 4 winners from a total of 42 runners.
Looking over the past renewals, these are the stallions whose offspring have produced multiple winners of the Palace House Stakes:
- Acclamation (2 Wins)
- Dutch Art (2 Wins)
- Invincible Spirit (2 Wins)
- Kyllachy (2 Wins)
- Oasis Dream (2 Wins)
These are the stallions whose offspring have not produced a winner of the Palace House Stakes despite multiple attempts:
- Exceed And Excel (0 Wins from 10 runners)
- Bahamian Bounty (0 Wins from 8 runners)
- Compton Place (0 Wins from 8 runners)
- Iffraaj (0 Wins from 7 runners)
- Pivotal (0 Wins from 6 runners)
Looking at the winning odds over the last 20 renewals, the biggest-priced winner was Seven Questions in 2024, winning for George Scott at odds of 33/1 under the guidance of Callum Shepherd. Looking at the runners at the head of the market over the last 20 renewals, there have been 5 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 Palace House Stakes.
Route to the Palace House Stakes
Many trainers target races as preparation for the Palace House Stakes. These are the races which the recent winners ran in before coming here:
| Info | Last Race |
|---|---|
| 2025 - Rumstar Ascot - 1st of 6 (6/1) | BetMGM Rous Stakes |
| 2024 - Seven Questions Meydan - 7th of 10 (20/1) | Dubai Trophy Presented by DP World |
| 2023 - Vadream Newcastle (AW) - 6th of 11 (6/1) | All-Weather Sprint Championships |
| 2022 - Khaadem Meydan - 8th of 9 (11/2) | Blue Point Sprint Presented By Jebel Ali Port |
| 2021 - Lazuli Meydan - 3rd of 14 (5/6) | Dubai Dash Sponsored By Aura By Azizi |
| 2020 - Far Above Deauville - 1st of 9 (37/5) | Qatar Prix Kistena |
| 2019 - Mabs Cross Longchamp - 1st of 16 (12/1) | Prix de l'Abbaye de Longchamp |
| 2018 - Mabs Cross Bath - 2nd of 15 (4/1) | Lansdown Stakes |
| 2017 - Marsha Chantilly - 1st of 17 (16/1) | Prix de l'Abbaye de Longchamp |
| 2016 - Profitable Longchamp - 5th of 11 (5/1) | Qatar Prix du Petit Couvert |
Other Principal races during the Newmarket Guineas Festival
Remember to head over to the Newmarket predictions page to see which runner the racing tipsters are supporting in the Palace House Stakes. Below are the other principal races that we cover during the Guineas Festival, with links to each race blog as well as information for last year's winners.
Friday at the Guineas Festival
The highlight on Friday is the Jockey Club Stakes, a Group 2 contested over one mile and four furlongs.
| Race | Last Winner | Info |
|---|---|---|
| Newmarket Stakes | Alpine Trail (FR) 3yo - 10/11 | Charlie Appleby William Buick |
| Jockey Club Stakes | Bellum Justum (IRE) 4yo - 11/2 | Andrew Balding Oisin Murphy |
| King Charles II Stakes | Cosmic Year (GB) 3yo - 6/4 | Harry Charlton Ryan Moore |
Saturday at the Guineas Festival
Saturday's highlight is the 2,000 Guineas, part of the British Champion Series, where we see the 3-year-old runners compete over a mile.
| Race | Last Winner | Info |
|---|---|---|
| Rowley Handicap Stakes | More Thunder (IRE) 4yo - 11/4 | William Haggas Tom Marquand |
| Suffolk Stakes | Fox Legacy (GB) 4yo - 15/2 | Andrew Balding Oisin Murphy |
| Palace House Stakes | Rumstar (GB) 5yo - 7/1 | Jonathan Portman Rob Hornby |
| 2000 Guineas | Ruling Court (USA) 3yo - 9/2 | Charlie Appleby William Buick |
Sunday at the Guineas Festival
Sunday is all about the fillies with the 1,000 Guineas taking centre stage, and the three-year-olds will compete over a mile trip.
| Race | Last Winner | Info |
|---|---|---|
| Pretty Polly Stakes | Falakeyah (GB) 3yo - 6/4 | Owen Burrows Jim Crowley |
| Dahlia Stakes | Cinderellas Dream (GB) 4yo - 11/8 | Charlie Appleby William Buick |
| 1000 Guineas | Desert Flower (IRE) 3yo - 1/1 | Charlie Appleby William Buick |
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 Palace House 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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Other Principal Races at Newmarket Racecourse
Here are some other notable races at the Newmarket racecourse throughout the racing season that you may be interested in.
Races in April (Craven Meeting)
Races in July (July Festival)
- Bahrain Trophy Stakes
- bet365 Sprint Handicap
- July Stakes
- Princess of Wales's Stakes
- bet365 Handicap
- bet365 Trophy Heritage Handicap
- Duchess of Cambridge Stakes
- Falmouth Stakes
- bet365 Mile Handicap
- Bunbury Cup
- July Cup
- Superlative Stakes
Races in September (Cambridgeshire Meeting)
- Jockey Club Rose Bowl
- Tattersall Stakes
- Godolphin Stakes
- Joel Stakes
- Princess Royal Stakes
- Rockfel Stakes
- Rosemary Stakes
- Cambridgeshire Handicap
- Cambridgeshire Meeting Sprint Handicap
- Cheveley Park Stakes
- Jersey Lily Fillies Nursery
- Middle Park Stakes
- Royal Lodge Stakes
