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Golden Gates Stakes 2026 Betting Odds

Saturday 20 June 2026 · Ascot · By Matthew Glazier · Last updated

By the time that the Golden Gates Stakes comes around, there's only a couple more chances to back a Royal Ascot winner. There will be a maximum of sixteen runners from which to select when it comes to the penultimate Saturday encounter. Lost Boys will go off favourite if the horse is entered for this encounter, with David Menuisier training a quality operator.

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Accredit has solid credentials and finished off the previous campaign with consecutive successes. Harmonics also catches the eye after back to back wins this term. Sahara King might attract each-way money and the runner has been second in the previous two appearances, with Bayaan trained by William Haggas.

Golden Gates Stakes Runners & Odds

45 runners

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2026 Golden Gates Stakes Betting Tips

Harmonics is one of several John & Thady Gosden-trained runners, with the three-year-old favourably handicapped for the Golden Gates Stakes. After a debut at Southwell in the middle of April, the horse returned to the same track a month later to oblige with a victory. That was a half-length success over a mile where the horse won a maiden stakes.

Then came a novice stakes success at Doncaster. The horse was sent off at 2/1 in a one mile two furlong encounter and raced clear of the pack to oblige by six lengths when beating the odds-on favourite. At the latest betting odds, this horse looks like decent each-way value, with the ground likely to come into his favour as the conditions get faster.

Lost Boys has enjoyed consecutive successes. David Menuisier trains a runner who was last seen winning at Newbury in the middle of May. The 100/30 favourite was able to score in the London Gold Cup Handicap, with that coming over one mile and two furlongs. There was also a handicap win where the horse was able to prosper at Sandown Park.

Accredit runs for John & Thady Gosden, with the horse having had a long absence from the track. The three-year-old got up at Sandown in the middle of September, with that being followed by another huge odds-on success at Haydock Park in October. There's definitely potential there but the horse currently is unproven after racing in uncompetitive races.

Past Winners

2025 — Golden Gates Stakes
  1. 1 Quai De Bethune Oisin Murphy 12/1
  2. 2 Seraph Gabriel Rossa Ryan 11/4F
  3. 3 Best Secret James Doyle 4/1
  4. 4 Glen To Glen D Mcmonagle 9/1
  5. 5 Basalt L Morris 66/1
  6. 6 War Socks S De Sousa 33/1
  7. 7 Aurel R Kingscote 33/1
  8. 8 Tycoon D Egan 18/1
  9. 9 Brindavan Reserve 1 28/1
  10. 10 Rock Of Cashel S M Levey 66/1
  11. 11 Dakota Blue B M Coen 5/1
  12. 12 Fantazy Man J A Heffernan 25/1
  13. 13 El Burhan Jim Crowley 12/1
  14. 14 Roosevelt R L Moore 20/1
  15. 15 Ernst Blofeld W Buick 10/1

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Golden Gates Stakes FAQ

When does the 2026 Golden Gates Stakes take place?
The 2026 Golden Gates Stakes is scheduled to start at 5.35pm on Saturday 20 June 2026. It takes place on day 5 of the 5-day Royal Ascot festival.
Where does the 2026 Golden Gates Stakes take place?
The Golden Gates Stakes is run at Ascot Racecourse in England. It is one of the feature races of the Royal Ascot festival.
Who is the favourite for the 2026 Golden Gates Stakes?
Lost Boys is the current favourite for the 2026 Golden Gates Stakes at 4/1 with Bet365, from 45 entries in the ante-post market. Prices move daily, so compare the latest odds in the table above.
What are the latest odds for the 2026 Golden Gates Stakes?
The current 2026 Golden Gates Stakes market is led by Lost Boys at 4/1, Sahara King at 6/1 and Harmonics at 8/1. Compare every bookmaker's price in the table above.
Which bookmaker has the best odds for the Golden Gates Stakes?
In the current market, Bet365 offers the biggest price about Lost Boys at 4/1. We compare every bookmaker's Golden Gates Stakes odds in the table above so you can always take the top price.
How have the Golden Gates Stakes ante-post odds moved?
In the latest ante-post market, Folk Pageant has been shortening, in to 12/1, while Echo Of Stars has drifted, out to 20/1. Track the full move in the odds table above.
Who won the 2025 Golden Gates Stakes?
Quai De Bethune won the 2025 Golden Gates Stakes at 12/1, ridden by Oisin Murphy.
Can I bet each-way on the Golden Gates Stakes?
Yes. An each-way bet on the Golden Gates 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 Golden Gates Stakes?
Yes. Sign up with the bookmakers listed at Racing-Odds.com, place a qualifying bet on the Golden Gates Stakes and claim Royal Ascot free bets and offers once it settles.
Can I watch the 2026 Golden Gates Stakes live?
Several bookmakers stream the Golden Gates Stakes live from Ascot. Fund your account or place a qualifying bet, then watch the Golden Gates Stakes in-play from start to finish.