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2026 Suffolk Stakes Preview
The current version of the Suffolk Stakes has been in place since 2005; the race features during the Guineas Festival at Newmarket in early May and is a Class 2 handicap. Open to runners who are aged three or older, this race is contested over a distance of one mile and one furlong.
For sponsorship purposes, the 2026 renewal of the Suffolk Stakes will hold the title of 'Betfred Suffolk Stakes'.
Suffolk Stakes Information:
Why not use the trends shortlist below to help you narrow down the field and then head over to the dedicated Newmarket tips page to see which runners are being supported by the OLBG expert racing tipsters to find yourself a bet? 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 Suffolk Stakes market? When looking at the over-rounds for the last 20 renewals, the most competitive market was in 2022, when the race had an over-round of 112%. The race in 2006 was a race that was most in the bookie's favour with an over-round of 129%, whilst on average over the last 20 renewals of the Suffolk Stakes, the over-round has been 122%, which means the bookie expects to pay out ÂŁ100 for every ÂŁ122 which is bet.
Below you will find the 2026 Suffolk 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 Suffolk Stakes Trend Analysis. With the field now finalised, we have the Suffolk Stakes Trend Shortlist, which is created using the listed trends.
These are the top three quickest-run Suffolk Stakes races over the last 20 renewals:
- Kew Green (1:47.70) in 2005
- Boonga Roogeta (1:48.85) in 2013
- Supaseus (1:49.10) 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 Suffolk Stakes 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 -1.50. Remember to use the racing predictions along with the information on this page to find a bet on the 2026 Suffolk Stakes.
When looking over the past 20 renewals, a time of 1:47.70 was set by Kew Green in 2005, trained by Paul Webber and ridden by Dane O'Neill, which is the quickest time over that period. The slowest winning time was set in 2012 when Tullius won in a time of 1:55.36 for trainer Andrew Balding, who booked Jimmy Fortune in the saddle.
What the expert says...
Andy Powell - Horse Racing Betting Expert - OLBG.com
Suffolk Stakes Past Winners
Here are the Suffolk 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 Suffolk Stakes are also displayed, along with the starting price at which the horse was sent off.
| Year | Horse (Drawn) | Info |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 1:49.59 | Fox Legacy (GB) 4yo 8-10 (9 of 13) 15/2 | Oisin Murphy Andrew Balding (GB) |
| 2024 1:50.76 | Liberty Lane (IRE) 4yo 9-7 (2 of 13) 9/1 | Clifford Lee K R Burke (GB) |
| 2023 1:54.88 | King Of Conquest (GB) 4yo 9-7 (3 of 17) 7/1 | William Buick Charlie Appleby (GB) |
| 2022 1:50.47 | Cap Francais (GB) 6yo 8-11 (7 of 9) 22/1 | James Doyle Ian Williams (GB) |
| 2021 1:50.43 | Bell Rock (GB) 5yo 9-4 (5 of 10) 13/2 | William Carver (5lbs) Andrew Balding (GB) |
| 2019 1:50.67 | Elector (GB) 4yo 8-7 (9 of 10) 9/1 | Joe Fanning Sir Michael Stoute (GB) |
| 2018 1:49.31 | Oasis Charm (GB) 4yo 8-11 (2 of 16) 4/1F | William Buick Charlie Appleby (GB) |
| 2017 1:51.91 | Playful Sound (GB) 4yo 8-12 (5 of 9) 10/1 | William Buick Sir Michael Stoute (GB) |
| 2016 1:50.93 | Knight Owl (GB) 6yo 8-1 (4 of 14) 20/1 | George Wood (7lbs) James Fanshawe (GB) |
| 2015 1:51.70 | Balty Boys (IRE) 6yo 9-3 (12 of 10) 8/1 | Richard Hughes Brian Ellison (GB) |
Suffolk Stakes Trainer Statistics
The leading trainer in the Suffolk Stakes over the last 20 renewals is Andrew Balding, who has won the race three times, with those three winners coming from Tullius (2012), Bell Rock (2021) and Fox Legacy (2025).
Here are the Suffolk 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Balding | 15-3-7 | +14.00 | +12.30 |
| William Haggas | 9-1-3 | -1.50 | -1.81 |
| K R Burke | 1-1-1 | +9.00 | +5.63 |
| Charlie Johnston | 5-0-1 | -5.00 | -3.69 |
| Charles Hills | 3-0-0 | -3.00 | -3.00 |
| John & Thady Gosden | 2-0-2 | -2.00 | +0.56 |
| Richard Hannon | 2-0-1 | -2.00 | +0.25 |
| T J Kent | 1-0-0 | -1.00 | -1.00 |
| Alan King | 1-0-0 | -1.00 | -1.00 |
Suffolk Stakes Jockey Statistics
The leading jockey in the Suffolk Stakes over the last 20 renewals is William Buick, who has won the race three times, with those three winners coming from Playful Sound (2017), Oasis Charm (2018) and King Of Conquest (2023).
Here are the Suffolk 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 (Fifth Column) | 15-3-8 | +9.00 | +8.42 |
| Oisin Murphy (Mister Winston) | 5-1-2 | +3.50 | +3.19 |
| Clifford Lee (Botanical) | 1-1-1 | +9.00 | +5.63 |
| David Egan (Tycoon) | 5-0-0 | -5.00 | -5.00 |
| Sean Levey (Al Arbeed) | 3-0-1 | -3.00 | +1.63 |
| Rob Hornby (Alcarath) | 2-0-0 | -2.00 | -2.00 |
| Hollie Doyle (Thunder Wonder) | 1-0-1 | -1.00 | +0.70 |
| Kieran Shoemark (Ancient Rome) | 1-0-1 | -1.00 | +0.06 |
| Tom Marquand (Bullet Point) | 1-0-0 | -1.00 | -1.00 |
| Jason Watson (Astro King) | 1-0-0 | -1.00 | -1.00 |
| P J McDonald (The Lost King) | 1-0-0 | -1.00 | -1.00 |
2026 Suffolk Stakes Trends
Favourites finishing positions (oldest to latest): 1, 12, 2, 14, 12, (6, 11), 2, 3, (2, 5), 11, 7, (7, 8), 2, 1, 5, 5, 3, 8, (3, 5), 9
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 (76%) - No bigger than 22/1
- 20 / 20 (81%) - Within the first 11 of the market
- 20 / 20 (83%) - Fewer than 3 races (Trip)
- 20 / 20 (84%) - Held an OR of 86+
- 20 / 20 (85%) - Carried 117 - 134lbs (Last Win)
- 20 / 20 (85%) - Highest Won is not G2-3/LST/Cl5-6
- 20 / 20 (87%) - Carried 119 - 136lbs (LTO)
- 20 / 20 (88%) - Ran in England (Debut)
- 19 / 20 (72%) - No bigger than 14/1 (LTO)
- 19 / 20 (87%) - No older than a 6yo
- 19 / 20 (87%) - No more than +2yrs (Vs Min Age)
- 18 / 20 (84%) - No bigger than 16/1 (Career Win)
- 17 / 20 (66%) - Won within last 6 starts
- 17 / 20 (74%) - Placed within last 3 starts
- 16 / 20 (72%) - Won by at least ½l (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 Suffolk 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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Suffolk Stakes Trend Shortlist
Newmarket will host the 2026 renewal of the Suffolk Stakes, which will be run at 2:20 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 Mister Winston (4/1)
- Andrew Balding (15-3-7 +14.00 / +12.30)
- Oisin Murphy (5-1-2 +3.50 / +3.19)
- 15/15 The Lost King (11/2)
- Andrew Balding (15-3-7 +14.00 / +12.30)
- P J McDonald (1-0-0 -1.00 / -1.00)
Others: Alcarath (14/15), Bullet Point (14/15), Fifth Column (13/15), Marhaba Ghaiyyath (13/15), Botanical (12/15), Tycoon (12/15), Al Arbeed (11/15), Thunder Wonder (9/15), Erzindjan (9/15), Ancient Rome (4/15) and Astro King (4/15).
*Trainer & Jockey numbers are Runs-Wins-Places Win LSP / EW LSP, Runners, Odds and Trends Passed/Failed correct at the time of posting (11:42 am Thursday 30th April 2026), if no odds were available at the time of posting, then forecasted odds are used.
Suffolk Stakes Trend Analysis
â The trend factor, which has produced 10+ winners and shows the best LSP, an LSP of +55.50, is when runners had 0 starts in the past 90 days.
â The worst performing factor that has failed to produce a single winner is when runners ran over 6f on debut, when backing these, the trend shows a record of 0-42.
Here are the most recent winning draws, along with the further placings in brackets:
- 2025: Winner in 9 (3,5) [13 Runners]
- 2024: Winner in 2 (1,9) [13 Runners]
- 2023: Winner in 3 (11,15,16) [17 Runners]
- 2022: Winner in 7 (10,6) [9 Runners]
- 2021: Winner in 5 (8,6) [10 Runners]
The course which has produced the most winners of the Suffolk Stakes is Newmarket (Rowley); there have been a total of 4 winners of this race who ran at Newmarket (Rowley) last time out.
The race is open to both sexes, with male runners having produced a total of 18 winners from a total of 271 runners, while female runners have produced 2 winners from a total of 11 runners.
Looking over the past renewals, there is only one stallion whose offspring have produced multiple winners of the Suffolk Stakes; that stallion, Lope De Vega, has produced 2 winners (2025,2023).
These are the stallions whose offspring have not produced a winner of the Suffolk Stakes despite multiple attempts:
- Pivotal (0 Wins from 10 runners)
- Dubawi (0 Wins from 7 runners)
- Iffraaj (0 Wins from 7 runners)
- Dutch Art (0 Wins from 5 runners)
- Zoffany (0 Wins from 5 runners)
Looking at the winning odds over the last 20 renewals, the biggest-priced winner was Cap Francais in 2022, winning for Ian Williams at odds of 22/1 under the guidance of James Doyle. Looking at the runners at the head of the market over the last 20 renewals, there have been 2 winning favourites in the race. Before placing your bet on the 2026 Suffolk Stakes, head over to see which runners the best racing tipsters are tipping today.
Route to the Suffolk Stakes
Many trainers target races as preparation for the Suffolk Stakes. These are the races which the recent winners ran in before coming here:
| Info | Last Race |
|---|---|
| 2025 - Fox Legacy Southwell (AW) - 4th of 10 (7/2) | Tips For Every Race At raceday-ready.com Handicap |
| 2024 - Liberty Lane Doncaster - 13th of 20 (5/1) | Lincoln Handicap |
| 2023 - King Of Conquest Sakhir - 1st of 16 (1/1) | Anchorman Cup |
| 2022 - Cap Francais Wolverhampton (AW) - 4th of 6 (7/1) | Betway Handicap |
| 2021 - Bell Rock Ascot - 13th of 18 (12/1) | Balmoral Handicap |
| 2019 - Elector Kempton (AW) - 3rd of 9 (6/1) | 32Red.com Handicap |
| 2018 - Oasis Charm Chelmsford (AW) - 1st of 6 (5/4) | totequadpot Races 3 To 6 Handicap |
| 2017 - Playful Sound Newmarket (Rowley) - 8th of 9 (11/4) | Dubai Business Internships Pride Stakes |
| 2016 - Knight Owl Kempton (AW) - 1st of 11 (13/2) | betdaq.com ÂŁ50 In Free Bets Handicap |
| 2015 - Balty Boys Thirsk - 2nd of 3 (9/2) | ebfstallions.com Michael Foster Conditions Stakes |
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 Suffolk 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 Suffolk 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
