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2026 Doncaster Stakes Preview
Scheduled to take place in October of each year, towards the end of the flat season, is the Doncaster Stakes at the Doncaster Racecourse. This listed race is restricted to two-year-old runners and is run over a trip of six furlongs, a distance which it has run over since 1993, having previously been run over five furlongs.
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Doncaster Stakes Information:
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How competitive is the Doncaster Stakes market? When looking at the over-rounds for the last 20 renewals, the most competitive market was in 2013, when the race had an over-round of 107%. The race in 2015 was a race that was most in the bookie's favour with an over-round of 127%, whilst on average over the last 20 renewals of the Doncaster 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 Doncaster 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 Doncaster Stakes Trend Analysis.
These are the top three quickest-run Doncaster Stakes races over the last 20 renewals:
- Hinton Admiral (1:11.14) in 2006
- Gusto (1:11.21) in 2011
- Rosie Briar (1:11.53) in 2016
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 Doncaster Stakes 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 -10.25. Remember to use the racing predictions along with the information on this page to find a bet on the 2026 Doncaster Stakes.
When looking over the past 20 renewals, a time of 1:11.14 was set by Hinton Admiral in 2006, trained by Mark Johnston and ridden by J-P Guillambert, which is the quickest time over that period. The slowest winning time was set in 2014 when Code Red won in a time of 1:17.17 for trainer William Muir, who booked Martin Dwyer in the saddle.
Doncaster Stakes Past Winners
Here are the Doncaster 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 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 Doncaster Stakes are also displayed, along with the starting price at which the horse was sent off.
| Year | Horse (Drawn) | Info |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 1:16.84 | Lam Yai (IRE) 2yo 8-12 (2 of 7) 7/4F | Shane Gray K R Burke (GB) |
| 2024 1:15.46 | La Bellota (IRE) 2yo 9-3 (4 of 8) 13/2 | Oisin Murphy John Ryan (GB) |
| 2023 1:16.83 | Ballymount Boy (IRE) 2yo 9-3 (4 of 9) 5/2F | James Doyle Adrian Paul Keatley (GB) |
| 2022 1:16.89 | Legend Of Xanadu (GB) 2yo 9-3 (4 of 8) 12/1 | Connor Beasley Mick Channon (GB) |
| 2021 1:15.60 | Flaming Rib (IRE) 2yo 9-1 (2 of 7) 13/8 | Pierre-Louis Jamin Tom Dascombe (GB) |
| 2020 1:15.45 | Lipizzaner (USA) 2yo 9-1 (4 of 6) 100/30 | Ryan Moore A P O'Brien (IRE) |
| 2018 1:11.69 | San Donato (IRE) 2yo 9-1 (5 of 9) 2/1F | Andrea Atzeni Roger Varian (GB) |
| 2017 1:14.09 | Speak In Colours (GB) 2yo 9-1 (8 of 9) 6/1 | Andrea Atzeni Marco Botti (GB) |
| 2016 1:11.53 | Rosie Briar (GB) 2yo 8-10 (2 of 11) 20/1 | Rob Hornby Andrew Balding (GB) |
| 2015 1:16.06 | Dhahmaan (IRE) 2yo 9-1 (9 of 9) 4/7F | Frankie Dettori Marco Botti (GB) |
Where have the winning runners come from?
Here are the countries where the winning trainers of the Doncaster Stakes have been based:
- GB: 19 winners with an additional 31 placings from 162 runners
- IRE: 1 winner with an additional 4 placings from 10 runners
- FR: 0 winners with an additional 0 placings from 1 runner
Doncaster Stakes Trainer Statistics
The leading trainer in the Doncaster Stakes over the last 20 renewals is Brian Meehan, who has won the race three times, with those three winners coming from Manston (2005), Earl Of Leitrim (2010) and Invincible Warrior (2012). The only other trainer to have recorded multiple wins in the Doncaster Stakes is Marco Botti (2 wins).
Here are some of the top Doncaster Stakes 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Meehan | 8-3-4 | +11.50 | +6.86 |
| Marco Botti | 2-2-2 | +6.57 | +3.94 |
| A P O'Brien | 7-1-4 | -2.67 | -1.50 |
| K R Burke | 5-1-2 | -2.25 | -0.81 |
| Tom Dascombe | 5-1-2 | -2.37 | -1.68 |
| Andrew Balding | 3-1-2 | +18.00 | +13.00 |
| William Muir | 2-1-2 | +4.50 | +3.40 |
| Adrian Paul Keatley | 2-1-1 | +1.50 | +0.50 |
| Roger Varian | 2-1-2 | +1.00 | +1.30 |
| Sir Michael Stoute | 2-1-2 | +0.50 | +1.00 |
Doncaster Stakes Jockey Statistics
The leading jockey in the Doncaster Stakes over the last 20 renewals is Andrea Atzeni, who has won the race twice, with those two winners coming from Speak In Colours (2017) and San Donato (2018).
Here are some of the top Doncaster Stakes 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andrea Atzeni | 5-2-2 | +5.00 | +1.80 |
| Ryan Moore | 7-1-4 | -2.67 | -1.96 |
| Oisin Murphy | 4-1-2 | +3.50 | +3.00 |
| Jamie Spencer | 3-1-1 | -0.50 | -1.10 |
| James Doyle | 2-1-2 | +1.50 | +1.33 |
| Rob Hornby | 1-1-1 | +20.00 | +12.00 |
| Connor Beasley | 1-1-1 | +12.00 | +7.20 |
| Shane Kelly | 1-1-1 | +11.00 | +6.60 |
| Shane Gray | 1-1-1 | +1.75 | +1.09 |
| Pierre-Louis Jamin | 1-1-1 | +1.63 | +1.02 |
2026 Doncaster Stakes Trends
Favourites' finishing positions (oldest to latest): (1, 4), 1, 1, 11, 1, 3, (3, 6), 3, 1, 2, 1, 10, (2, 3), 1, 3, 2, 2, (1, 4), 3, 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 (77%) - Achieved an RPR of 79+ (LTO)
- 20 / 20 (77%) - Off a break of 13 - 50 days
- 20 / 20 (77%) - Achieved an RPR of 80+ (Trip)
- 20 / 20 (77%) - Achieved a TS of 63+ (Trip)
- 20 / 20 (81%) - Had 1 - 5 placings (Trip)
- 20 / 20 (83%) - Furthest Placed 6f - 7½f
- 20 / 20 (84%) - Break of 13 - 141 days (Last Place)
- 20 / 20 (85%) - In a field of 7 - 28 (LTO)
- 20 / 20 (86%) - Carried 124 - 133lbs (Debut)
- 20 / 20 (87%) - Achieved a TS of 48+ (LTO)
- 20 / 20 (88%) - Fewer than 4 races (Jockey)
- 20 / 20 (88%) - Carried 123 - 135lbs (LTO)
- 19 / 20 (79%) - Break of 13 - 141 days (Last Win)
- 19 / 20 (85%) - Won within last 4 starts
- 19 / 20 (88%) - Carried 123 - 135lbs (Last Win)
Remember to use the trends listed above, along with the Doncaster racing predictions, to see if you can find the winner of the Doncaster 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 Doncaster Stakes Runners & Shortlist
The runners and the final trends shortlist for the 2026 renewal of the Doncaster Stakes will be added once the final declarations are confirmed, which are usually made 48 hours before the race.
Doncaster Stakes Trend Analysis
✅ The trend factor, which has produced 10+ winners and shows the best LSP, an LSP of +74.13, is when runners ran in a race worth £3k on debut.
❌ The worst-performing factor that has failed to produce a single winner is when runners had 0 career places over the trip; when backing these, the trend shows a record of 0-33.
Here are the most recent winning draws, along with the further placings in brackets:
- 2025: Winner in 2 (6) [7 Runners]
- 2024: Winner in 4 (2,3) [8 Runners]
- 2023: Winner in 4 (2,3) [9 Runners]
- 2022: Winner in 4 (8,7) [8 Runners]
- 2021: Winner in 2 (3) [7 Runners]
The course which has produced the most winners of the Doncaster Stakes is York; there have been a total of 6 winners of this race who ran at York last time out. The next best course, which has produced the second most winners, is Kempton (AW); there have been a total of 3 winners of this race who ran at Kempton (AW) last time out.
The race is open to both sexes, with male runners having produced a total of 17 winners from a total of 140 runners, while female runners have produced 3 winners from a total of 33 runners.
Looking over the past renewals, there is only one stallion whose offspring have been disappointed with multiple attempts but no wins in the Doncaster Stakes; that stallion is Showcasing, who has failed to produce a winner from 7 runners.
Looking at the winning odds over the last 20 renewals, the biggest-priced winner was Imperial Guest in 2008, winning for George Margarson at odds of 50/1 under the guidance of Tony Culhane. Looking at the runners at the head of the market over the last 20 renewals, there have been 9 winning favourites in the race. Whilst we wait for the 2026 Doncaster Stakes, remember you can get daily racing predictions from the top racing tipsters on the best racing tipsters page.
Route to the Doncaster Stakes
Many trainers target races as preparation for the Doncaster Stakes. These are the races in which the recent winners ran before coming here:
| Info | Last Race |
|---|---|
| 2025 - Lam Yai Ayr - 2nd of 14 (9/2) | Ladbrokes "Get Rewarded With Ladbucks" Firth Of Clyde |
| 2024 - La Bellota Newmarket (Rowley) - 4th of 11 (12/1) | Newmarket Academy Godolphin Beacon Project Cornwallis Stakes |
| 2023 - Ballymount Boy Longchamp - 8th of 10 (16/1) | Prix Jean-Luc Lagardère |
| 2022 - Legend Of Xanadu York - 4th of 12 (25/1) | British EBF £100,000 2Yo Series Final |
| 2021 - Flaming Rib Chester - 1st of 7 (9/4) | Support The Injured Jockeys Fund Nursery Handicap |
| 2020 - Lipizzaner Curragh - 2nd of 10 (4/1) | Jebel Ali Racecourse And Stables Anglesey Stakes |
| 2018 - San Donato Kempton (AW) - 1st of 8 (4/9) | 32Red On The App Store Novice Stakes |
| 2017 - Speak In Colours Ascot - 1st of 8 (9/4) | Twinings Novice Auction Stakes |
| 2016 - Rosie Briar Haydock - 1st of 8 (7/2) | EBF Stallions Kenny Waste Management Maiden Fillies Stakes |
| 2015 - Dhahmaan York - 2nd of 8 (7/1) | coral.co.uk Rockingham Stakes |
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 Doncaster 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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