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This class two handicap, which is contested over a distance of seven furlongs, takes place during the Cambridgeshire Meeting in September of each year at the Newmarket Racecourse.
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Cambridgeshire Meeting Sprint Handicap Information:
- Cambridgeshire Meeting Sprint Handicap Past Winners
- Cambridgeshire Meeting Sprint Handicap Trainer Statistics
- Cambridgeshire Meeting Sprint Handicap Jockey Statistics
If you are interested in other predictions at Newmarket, then head over to the Newmarket tips page to see which runners are being supported by the OLBG racing tipsters and also compare those predictions to the runners that make the trend shortlist when added below. 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 Cambridgeshire Meeting section for links to these.
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How competitive is the Cambridgeshire Meeting Sprint Handicap 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 113%. The race in 2007 was a race that was most in the bookie's favour with an over-round of 139%, whilst on average over the last 20 renewals of the Cambridgeshire Meeting Sprint Handicap, the over-round has been 122%, which means the bookie expects to pay out £100 for every £122 which is bet.
Below you will find the 2027 Cambridgeshire Meeting Sprint Handicap 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 Cambridgeshire Meeting Sprint Handicap Trend Analysis.
These are the top three quickest-run Cambridgeshire Meeting Sprint Handicap races over the last 20 renewals:
- Sword (1:22.39) in 2026
- Aldermoor (1:22.72) in 2009
- Vale Of Kent (1:22.76) in 2020
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 Cambridgeshire Meeting Sprint Handicap next time out, then you would have backed a total of 2 winners. Backing all 18 runners who have been out since their win at SP next time out would have returned an LSP of -5.67. Before placing your bet on the 2027 Cambridgeshire Meeting Sprint Handicap, see which other runners today are being backed on the racing predictions page.
The runner that holds the record over the past 20 renewals for the slowest time in the race was set in the 2010 renewal when Carnaby Street from Richard Hannon Snr under the guidance of Richard Hughes, won in a time of 1:28.08, whilst at the other end of the spectrum, Sword, trained by Stuart Williams and ridden by Olivia Haines set the quickest time of 1:22.39 in the 2026 renewal.
Cambridgeshire Meeting Sprint Handicap Past Winners
Here are the Cambridgeshire Meeting Sprint Handicap past winners for the last 10 renewals. Each row details the race year, the winning horse, and the horse's age & weight. Also detailed are 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 Cambridgeshire Meeting Sprint Handicap are also displayed, along with the starting price at which the horse was sent off.
| Year | Horse (Drawn) | Info |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 1:22.39 | Sword (GB) 5yo 8-2 (2 of 12) 20/1 | Olivia Haines (7lbs) Stuart Williams (GB) |
| 2025 1:25.32 | Elarak (GB) 3yo 9-6 (4 of 13) 18/1 | Tom Marquand Charles Hills (GB) |
| 2024 1:25.28 | Spanish Blaze (IRE) 3yo 8-11 (7 of 9) 13/2 | Trevor Whelan Marcus Tregoning (GB) |
| 2023 1:24.91 | Catch The Paddy (IRE) 3yo 9-0 (2 of 10) 16/1 | Ronan Whelan Kevin Ryan (GB) |
| 2022 1:25.66 | Noble Dynasty (GB) 4yo 9-11 (3 of 8) 100/30F | William Buick Charlie Appleby (GB) |
| 2021 1:25.15 | Jumby (IRE) 3yo 9-7 (4 of 8) 5/2F | William Buick Eve Johnson Houghton (GB) |
| 2020 1:22.76 | Vale Of Kent (IRE) 5yo 9-9 (5 of 8) 5/1 | Franny Norton Mark Johnston (GB) |
| 2019 1:24.33 | Dubai Legacy (USA) 3yo 9-6 (12 of 12) 9/4F | Oisin Murphy Saeed bin Suroor (GB) |
| 2018 1:24.29 | Muntadab (IRE) 6yo 9-2 (12 of 12) 12/1 | Cameron Noble (5lbs) Roger Fell (GB) |
| 2017 1:25.70 | Makzeem (GB) 4yo 9-9 (17 of 18) 5/1F | Ryan Moore Roger Charlton (GB) |
Where have the winning runners come from?
Here are the countries where the winning trainers of the Cambridgeshire Meeting Sprint Handicap have been based:
- GB: 20 winners with an additional 42 placings from 246 runners
- AUS: 0 winners with an additional 1 placing from 2 runners
- FR: 0 winners with an additional 0 placings from 2 runners
- USA: 0 winners with an additional 0 placings from 1 runner
Cambridgeshire Meeting Sprint Handicap Trainer Statistics
The leading trainer in the Cambridgeshire Meeting Sprint Handicap over the last 20 renewals is Stuart Williams, who has won the race twice, with those two winners coming from Aldermoor (2009) and Sword (2026).
Here are some of the top Cambridgeshire Meeting Sprint Handicap 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stuart Williams | 7-2-3 | +40.00 | +27.13 |
| Charles Hills | 12-1-3 | +7.00 | +2.40 |
| David O'Meara | 8-1-2 | +2.00 | -0.02 |
| Saeed bin Suroor | 7-1-2 | -3.75 | +0.91 |
| Chris Wall | 5-1-2 | -0.50 | -0.06 |
| Charlie Appleby | 4-1-1 | +0.33 | -1.00 |
| Charlie Fellowes | 2-1-1 | +15.00 | +9.00 |
| Kevin Ryan | 2-1-1 | +15.00 | +8.60 |
| Roger Fell | 2-1-1 | +11.00 | +6.50 |
| Tom Tate | 2-1-2 | +9.00 | +6.38 |
Cambridgeshire Meeting Sprint Handicap Jockey Statistics
The leading jockey in the Cambridgeshire Meeting Sprint Handicap over the last 20 renewals is Ryan Moore, who has won the race three times, with those three winners coming from Plum Pudding (2008), Ayaar (2013) and Makzeem (2017). The only other jockey to have recorded multiple wins in the Cambridgeshire Meeting Sprint Handicap is William Buick (2 wins).
Here are some of the top Cambridgeshire Meeting Sprint Handicap 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Moore | 8-3-6 | +14.00 | +9.49 |
| William Buick | 11-2-4 | -3.17 | -2.69 |
| Oisin Murphy | 8-1-2 | -4.75 | -4.79 |
| Tom Marquand | 4-1-1 | +15.00 | +8.25 |
| Silvestre De Sousa | 3-1-1 | +8.00 | +4.25 |
| Franny Norton | 3-1-1 | +3.00 | +1.00 |
| Royston Ffrench | 1-1-1 | +25.00 | +15.63 |
| Olivia Haines | 1-1-1 | +20.00 | +12.50 |
| Ronan Whelan | 1-1-1 | +16.00 | +9.60 |
| Cameron Noble | 1-1-1 | +12.00 | +7.50 |
2027 Cambridgeshire Meeting Sprint Handicap Trends
Favourites' finishing positions (oldest to latest): 8, (8, 9), 3, (1, 7), 6, 9, 4, 2, 3, 3, 1, 4, 1, 8, 1, (1, 8), 4, (3, 9), 4, (2, 5)
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 (81%) - Carried 124 - 141lbs (Last Win)
- 20 / 20 (83%) - Carried 118 - 135lbs (LTO)
- 20 / 20 (84%) - In a field of 7 - 17 (Debut)
- 20 / 20 (86%) - Ran in 2 - 9 races (180 Days)
- 20 / 20 (88%) - Ran in 2 - 10 races (Season)
- 20 / 20 (88%) - Not in a G3/Cl3/Cl6 (Debut)
- 20 / 20 (88%) - Fewer than 6 races (Higher Class)
- 20 / 20 (89%) - Achieved an RPR of 91+ (Season)
- 20 / 20 (89%) - No bigger than 25/1
- 19 / 20 (73%) - Within the first 9 of the market
- 19 / 20 (88%) - Held an OR of 87+ (Class)
- 19 / 20 (88%) - Achieved an RPR of 90+ (Last Win)
- 19 / 20 (88%) - No bigger than 66/1 (Career)
- 18 / 20 (76%) - No older than a 5yo
- 18 / 20 (76%) - No more than +2yrs (Vs Min Age)
Remember to use the trends listed above, along with the Newmarket racing predictions, to see if you can find the winner of the Cambridgeshire Meeting Sprint Handicap. 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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2027 Cambridgeshire Meeting Sprint Handicap Runners & Shortlist
The runners and the final trends shortlist for the 2027 renewal of the Cambridgeshire Meeting Sprint Handicap will be added once the final declarations are confirmed, which are usually made 48 hours before the race.
Cambridgeshire Meeting Sprint Handicap Trend Analysis
✅ The trend factor, which has produced 10+ winners and shows the best LSP, an LSP of +54.33, is when runners ran on Good To Firm ground when last winning.
❌ The worst-performing factor that has failed to produce a single winner is when runners carried 126lbs on debut; 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:
- 2026: Winner in 2 (13,7) [12 Runners]
- 2025: Winner in 4 (9,10) [13 Runners]
- 2024: Winner in 7 (2,3) [9 Runners]
- 2023: Winner in 2 (9,3) [10 Runners]
- 2022: Winner in 3 (8,2) [8 Runners]
The course which has produced the most winners of the Cambridgeshire Meeting Sprint Handicap 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 Goodwood; there have been a total of 3 winners of this race who ran at Goodwood last time out.
The race is open to both sexes, with male runners having produced a total of 20 winners from a total of 236 runners, while female runners have produced 0 winners from a total of 15 runners.
Looking over the past renewals, there is only one stallion whose offspring have produced multiple winners of the Cambridgeshire Meeting Sprint Handicap; that stallion, Kingman, has produced 2 winners (2026,2025).
These are the stallions whose offspring have not produced a winner of the Cambridgeshire Meeting Sprint Handicap despite multiple attempts:
- Bahamian Bounty (0 Wins from 6 runners)
- Oasis Dream (0 Wins from 6 runners)
- Cape Cross (0 Wins from 5 runners)
- Pastoral Pursuits (0 Wins from 5 runners)
Looking at the winning odds over the last 20 renewals, the biggest-priced winner was Aldermoor in 2009, winning for Stuart Williams at odds of 25/1 under the guidance of Royston Ffrench. Looking at the runners at the head of the market over the last 20 renewals, there have been 5 winning favourites in the race. Before placing your bet on the 2027 Cambridgeshire Meeting Sprint Handicap, head over to see which runners the best racing tipsters are tipping today.
Route to the Cambridgeshire Meeting Sprint Handicap
Many trainers target races as preparation for the Cambridgeshire Meeting Sprint Handicap. These are the races in which the recent winners ran before coming here:
| Info | Last Race |
|---|---|
| 2026 - Sword Ascot - 7th of 13 (11/2) | Club26 Handicap |
| 2025 - Elarak Newmarket (July) - 6th of 8 (7/2) | JenningsBet Stevenage Handicap |
| 2024 - Spanish Blaze Doncaster - 4th of 9 (3/1) | City of Doncaster Handicap |
| 2023 - Catch The Paddy York - 6th of 6 (10/3) | John And Judith Marshall Memorial Handicap |
| 2022 - Noble Dynasty Goodwood - 10th of 18 (9/4) | Golden Mile Handicap |
| 2021 - Jumby Salisbury - 1st of 3 (6/4) | British Stallion Studs EBF Conditions Stakes |
| 2020 - Vale Of Kent Chelmsford (AW) - 4th of 5 (11/4) | Betfred Nifty Fifty Draw Handicap |
| 2019 - Dubai Legacy Ascot - 3rd of 7 (4/1) | Lexicon Bracknell Handicap |
| 2018 - Muntadab Ayr - 24th of 25 (14/1) | Ayr Gold Cup |
| 2017 - Makzeem Ascot - 6th of 27 (11/2) | International Stakes Heritage Handicap |
Other Principal races during the Cambridgeshire Meeting
Remember to head to the Newmarket predictions page to see which runner the racing tipsters support in the Cambridgeshire Meeting Sprint Handicap. Below are the other principal races that we cover during the Cambridgeshire Meeting, with links to each race blog as well as information for last year's winners.
Thursday at the Cambridgeshire Meeting
The highlight on the opening day of the three-day Cambridgeshire meeting is the Group 3 Tattersalls Stakes, a seven-furlong race for two-year-old runners.
| Race | Last Winner | Info |
|---|---|---|
| Tattersall Stakes | Fuel The Jet (IRE) 2yo - 13/2 | Tom Clover Neil Callan |
| Jockey Club Rose Bowl | Gregory (GB) 6yo - 4/7 | John & Thady Gosden James Doyle |
Friday at the Cambridgeshire Meeting
Day two of the Cambridgeshire is a step up from the opening day, with five class one races, the highlight being the Group 2 Joel Stakes contested over a mile. We also have the two-year-old race, the Rockfel Stakes, a Group 2 over seven furlongs.
| Race | Last Winner | Info |
|---|---|---|
| Rosemary Stakes | Alobayyah (GB) 4yo - 100/30 | William Haggas Tom Marquand |
| Princess Royal Stakes | Coedana (IRE) 4yo - 100/30 | Edward Bethell Connor Beasley |
| Rockfel Stakes | Pensando A Te (GB) 2yo - 15/2 | Marco Botti Silvestre De Sousa |
| Joel Stakes | Talk Of New York (GB) 3yo - 4/9 | Charlie Appleby William Buick |
| Godolphin Stakes | Fortitudine (IRE) 3yo - 15/8 | Charlie Appleby William Buick |
Saturday at the Cambridgeshire Meeting
The Cambridgeshire Handicap is the highlight on the third and final day; it's a race which spans two counties! It starts in Cambridgeshire and ends in Suffolk! There are also a couple of valuable Group 1s on the final day with the Cheverley Park Stakes and the Middle Park Stakes.
| Race | Last Winner | Info |
|---|---|---|
| Jersey Lily Fillies Nursery | Al Samsama (IRE) 2yo - 9/2 | Richard Hughes Billy Loughnane |
| Royal Lodge Stakes | Haffner (USA) 2yo - 7/4 | A P O'Brien Ryan Moore |
| Cheveley Park Stakes | Sun Goddess (IRE) 2yo - 5/6 | A P O'Brien Ryan Moore |
| Middle Park Stakes | Orthodox (GB) 2yo - 7/2 | Clive Cox Rossa Ryan |
| Cambridgeshire Handicap | Pierre Royal (IRE) 4yo - 33/1 | Adrian McGuinness Mikey Sheehy |
| Cambridgeshire Meeting Sprint Handicap | Sword (GB) 5yo - 20/1 | Stuart Williams Olivia Haines |
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We are fortunate to have an excellent team of specialists and experts at OLBG. Contributing to the creation and maintenance of this Cambridgeshire Meeting Sprint Handicap 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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