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Fillies And Mares Stakes 2026 Result

Saturday 17 October 2026 · Ascot · By Matthew Glazier · Last updated

Kalpana has claimed a success in the British Champions Fillies & Mares Stakes in the past two years. As a three-year-old, the Andrew Balding-trained charge was victorious in 2024 before returning to Ascot a year later to get over the line. Now the mare is bidding for a successive hat-trick of wins and the bookies are certainly respecting her chances.

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Sparan Nua has won twice this season although the three-year-old has failed to win any of the previous four outings. Lilt also won on a seasonal debut and William Haggas’ charge could represent decent each-way value. At bigger prices, Danielle and Johanna Walsh have ran gamely in esteemed company, with Minnie Hauk also a solid contender.

2026 Fillies And Mares Stakes Result

11 finishers
  1. 1 Minnie Hauk Ryan Moore +500
  2. 2 Believed Oisin Murphy +1600
  3. 3 Lilt Tom Marquand +600
  4. 4 Sugar Island C. Soumillon +15000
  5. 5 Tajlina Pierre-Charles Boudot +4000
  6. 6 Symbol Of Majesty William Buick +4000
  7. 7 Kalpana Colin Keane +100F
  8. 8 Coedana Connor Beasley +3300
  9. 9 Inis Mor Billy Loughnane +2800
  10. 10 Sparan Nua Rossa Ryan +850
  11. 11 See The Fire Rob Hornby +2800

British Champions Fillies & Mares Stakes Betting Tips

Kalpana already has legendary status on British Champions Day. In 2024, the horse made waves by claiming a victory in this race and returned twelve months later to make short work of the field. Now she is bidding for a third win and the five-year-old is trading as the favourite. It’s hard to crab her form too much this term where three successes have been recorded.

In May, the runner obliged as the short-priced favourite at Newbury before a competitive battle at Royal Ascot. On that occasion, the 9/4 market leader was beaten into second by Giavellotto in the Hardwicke Stakes before returning to the same track to win the King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes. There was then a Yorkshire Oaks triumph before finishing fifth in the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe.

Sparan Nua is an emerging three-year-old who was only a short head behind Kalpana in the Yorkshire Oaks. The 25/1 shot ran gamely to push the favourite close before heading to Longchamp and struggling to oblige as favourite. It was only a ninth-placed finish in the Qatar Prix Vermeille although there had previously been strong efforts at the Curragh and Leopardstown.

Lilt represents William Haggas’ best chance of recording a victory, with the three-year-old kicking off the season with a win coming in the Sky Bet Fillies’ Stakes. That was followed by a strong June effort in a competitive race at Chantilly, with the horse then heading to Ireland where a runner-up spot was landed in the Group 2 Blandford Stakes.

Past Winners

2025 — Fillies And Mares Stakes
  1. 1 Kalpana SP
  2. 2 Estrange SP
  3. 3 Quisisana SP
2024 — Fillies And Mares Stakes
  1. 1 Kalpana SP
  2. 2 Wingspan SP
  3. 3 Tiffany SP

Other ante-post races at Ascot

All ante post →
  1. Hurst Park Handicap Chase Sat 21 Nov 2026
    Fav: Calico
    +400 Unibet
  2. Coventry Stakes Tue 15 Jun 2027
  3. King Charles III Stakes Tue 15 Jun 2027
  4. Ascot Gold Cup Thu 17 Jun 2027
    Fav: Scandinavia
    +150 Bet365
  5. Commonwealth Cup Fri 18 Jun 2027
    Fav: Libertango
    +700 Unibet

Fillies And Mares Stakes FAQ

When does the 2026 Fillies And Mares Stakes take place?
The 2026 Fillies And Mares Stakes was run at 2.40pm on Saturday 17 October 2026. It takes place on day 1 of the 1-day British Champions Day festival.
Where does the 2026 Fillies And Mares Stakes take place?
The Fillies And Mares Stakes is run at Ascot Racecourse in England. It is one of the feature races of the British Champions Day festival.
Who won the 2026 Fillies And Mares Stakes?
Minnie Hauk won the 2026 Fillies And Mares Stakes at 5/1, ridden by Ryan Moore.
Can I bet each-way on the Fillies And Mares Stakes?
Yes. An each-way bet on the Fillies And Mares Stakes is two bets in one, a win and a place. The number of places paid and the place fraction are set by each bookmaker and confirmed when the final field is declared, so check the each-way terms before betting.
Are there free bets or offers for the 2026 Fillies And Mares Stakes?
Yes. Sign up with the bookmakers listed at Racing-Odds.com, place a qualifying bet on the Fillies And Mares Stakes and claim British Champions Day free bets and offers once it settles.
Can I watch the 2026 Fillies And Mares Stakes live?
Several bookmakers stream the Fillies And Mares Stakes live from Ascot. Fund your account or place a qualifying bet, then watch the Fillies And Mares Stakes in-play from start to finish.