2026 Golden Gates Stakes Betting Odds at Ascot racecourse

Saturday, 20 June 2026

Seraph Gabriel was second on his seasonal debut and could be the one to beat in the Golden Gate Stakes. Ralph Beckett trains a runner who might be an each-way bet to nothing, with Archivist hoping to make the final cut and he could end up being favourably weighted. Best Secret has identical form this season.

John & Thady Gosden has Ernst Blofeld who could be well weighted, with Sallaal nearer the top of the handicap order. Roger Varian saw his horse claim a victory last time out, with The King’s Falcon having been all the rage in the last few days. There’s been money for the crown-owned horse and it will be interesting to see how the prices shape up.

2025 Ascot Golden Gate Stakes Betting Tips

Seraph Gabriel was last seen running at Sandown Park and the horse was close to a victory on that occasion. In the Esher Cup Handicap, the runner ran well over a mile on good ground, with that coming after landing a runner-up spot at Redcar. Previously to that, there was a success at Lingfield Park although punters might want to find a bigger-priced alternative.

Archivist is bidding to make the final sixteen and William Haggas trains a runner who has strong credentials. The last performance came at Leicester where a win was recorded. The odds-on favourite won by a sizeable distance, with that coming after a runner-up spot at Nottingham. Indeed, there have been several second placed finishes.

Best Secret looks like a decent each-way chance and there was plenty to like about an effort at Longchamp at the end of April. The 5/2 favourite produced a three-length success in the Prix du Port au Fouin. That came after a solid effort at Saint-Cloud, with the French raider certainly capable of being first past the post here.

Ernst Blofeld was last seen finishing fourth out of nine runners at Newbury over one mile and two furlongs, although The King’s Falcon looks a better priced alternative. There was a victory at Carlisle at the end of May, with that being a two and a half length success over one mile and one furlong. That came after running well at Epsom.