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- Castor leads the betting at 7/4 with The Eagle and the Hart, which explores medieval power and identity in England.
- Prize valued at £50,000 for the winner, with £5,000 going to other shortlisted authors.
- Strong competition from Barraclough and Durkin, both priced under 4/1, suggesting a tightly contested race.
Helen Castor Leads Betting Market for 2025 Wolfson History Prize
With just weeks to go until the winner of the 2025 Wolfson History Prize is revealed, betting sites have now priced up the contenders and Helen Castor’s The Eagle and the Hart has emerged as the clear frontrunner.
As the most prestigious history writing award in the UK, the Wolfson Prize is renowned for honouring works that combine scholarly rigour with wide public appeal.
Castor’s exploration of dynastic power struggles in medieval England has clearly hit the mark, sitting at the top of the market at 7/4.
First awarded in 1972, the prize celebrates historical non-fiction by British authors who reside in the UK.
The winner will walk away with a £50,000 prize, while each shortlisted author is awarded £5,000.
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Latest 2025 Wolfson History Prize Odds
| 2025 Wolfson History Prize Winner | Author | Odds | Implied Probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Eagle and the Hart | Helen Castor | 7/4 | 36.4% |
| Embers of the Hands | Eleanor Barraclough | 5/2 | 28.6% |
| Survivors | Hannah Durkin | 10/3 | 23.1% |
| Multicultural Britain | Kieran Connell | 5/1 | 16.7% |
| The Mysterious Case of the Victorian Female Detective | Sara Lodge | 6/1 | 14.3% |
| The Gravity of Feathers | Andrew Fleming | 15/2 | 11.8% |
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