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International Stakes 2026 Betting Odds

Saturday 25 July 2026 · Ascot · By Matthew Glazier

Carrytheone has landed a victory this season and could end up going off as favourite to win the International Stakes, with Michael Bell training a runner who is the only horse trading at single figure prices right now. Orazio has posted two third-placed finishes and could also be in the reckoning, while The Wizard Of Eye also has strong claims.

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Aalto appears to be improving as the season wears on, with the four-year-old in the winners enclosure last time out, while Billyjoh has been runner-up on three occasions this term and could well run into a place. Fresh is a talented seven-year-old who was second last time out, while Make Me A King was victorious in the last race.

International Stakes Runners & Odds

83 runners

Showing the top 61 entries by market price. 22 further entries have no current ante-post price.

Odds are supplied directly by the bookmakers and can move quickly - check all details of your bet before placing it. How we compare odds

2024 International Stakes Tips

The Moet & Chandon International Stakes looks like a competitive race which takes place on Saturday 27 July, with Carrytheone having produced some strong performances so far this season. The seven-year-old finished fourth out of twenty runners in the bet365 Bunbury Cup at Newmarket when sent off as the 5/1 favourite.

Previously to this, there was a solid showing at Royal Ascot where the runner was able to hit the frame in the Buckingham Palace Stakes when landing third spot at odds of 25/1. This came after a success against fourteen other rivals at Newmarket, with this also coming at a tasty price and this runner looks one for the shortlist.

Orazio has finished third on two occasions this season, with Charles Hills training a five-year-old who was able to hit the frame when performing well in the Wokingham Stakes. This came after a disappointing showing at Newmarket in April, with the horse previously finishing third in the Cammidge Trophy Stakes.

The Wizard Of Eye finished sixth last time out when running a solid enough race in the Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes, with this coming over six furlongs. Previously to this, the same horse was able to beat twenty other runners at Ascot and some will feel as though the runner offers some each-way betting value.


2023 International Stakes Tips

The Moet & Chandon International Stakes takes place at Ascot on Saturday 29 July, with Biggles running for trainer Ralph Beckett. The horse has been performing well this season and was victorious last time out when winning the bet365 Bunbury Cup over seven furlongs, although the horse was only able to finish ninth in the Buckingham Palace Stakes at Ascot Racecourse.

Fresh is yet to win a race this season and the six-year-old was fairly competitive when finishing fifth in the Wokingham Stakes, with the odds of 22/1 not suggesting that the horse might perform that well. However, the runner was well down the order previously to that and there could be better alternatives in the race.

Croupier was second to The Witch Hunter in the Buckingham Palace Stakes, with the horse finishing less than a length behind the big priced winner and we might expect another strong showing from the four-year-old here. Winning the Sky Bet Hambleton Handicap was a super effort although there’s a stablemate who could also be in the running.

Awaal finished third in that race won by Biggles at Newmarket and there was only two lengths separating the horses on that occasion. The runner previously finished third in the Royal Hunt Cup over one mile and could be a decent each-way contender, although it’s Quinault who catches the eye due to that excellent succession of wins.


2022 International Stakes Tips

Fresh is among the betting favourites to win the Ascot International Stakes although the bottom line is that the horse has failed to win any of his past eight races. He does have plenty of experience running at this racecourse, with the horse most recently lining up in the Wokingham Stakes but only managing to finish in ninth place.

The runner was sent off as the 4/1 favourite on that occasion before falling short, with a previously strong performance at the same course where the horse was able to hit the frame when finishing fourth in the Victoria Cup. It’s likely that Danny Tudhope will stay on board this horse and perhaps he can give a good account of himself.

Dark Shift looks like an exciting four-year-old and this is a horse that has been in the winners’ enclosure on several occasions during his career to date. The Charles Hills-trained runner was the 13/2 winner of the Royal Hunt Cup and there was plenty to like about this win over one mile.

Inver Park also has plenty to recommend this runner, with the horse obliging at the 2022 Royal Ascot meeting when claiming the spoils in the Buckingham Palace Stakes. George Boughey has high hopes of a runner that obliged at 12/1 in that race and the horse will line up bidding to secure a fourth consecutive win.


Who are the 2021 International Stakes Betting Favourites?

Danyah is the current market leader, with trainer Owen Burrows having enjoyed plenty of success with this four-year-old who has ran into the frame on the three occasions that he has run this term. Most recently, jockey Dane O’Neil rode the horse into second in the Buckingham Palace Stakes behind Highfield Princess when losing by just over a length.

Previously to this, there was a second placed finish in the MansionBet Spring Cup Handicap, with the season starting with fourth place in the Lincoln Handicap and that means he merits respect from an each-way betting point-of-view.

Highfield Princess has already had a 2021 to remember, with the John Quinn runner having scored a hat-trick of victories including that win in the Buckingham Stakes. The horse then followed this up with a triumph in the Louis Roederer Queen Charlotte Fillies' Stakes which was a Listed Race.

The horse has been a rock solid performer all year and will have Jason Hart on board for this ride, with Perotto another horse to capture attention despite an underwhelming outing last time out. Despite being sent off at 9/2 in the bet365 Bunbury Cup, the horse could only finish in ninth place.

There will still be punters looking to compare the latest horse racing odds and get the biggest odds about Perotto, with the runner having won at Royal Ascot thanks to an 18/1 triumph in the Britannia Stakes over one mile.

The History of the International Stakes

The International Stakes is not to be confused with the Juddmonte International which takes place at York Racecourse, with this being a horse race that is actually run at Ascot. This is a Class 2 Heritage Handicap and it’s open to any runners aged three or older, with a straight seven furlongs seeing the horses battle hammer and tongs down the straight at the Ascot track.

The fastest recorded time in the Ascot International Stakes was New Seeker in the 2005 renewal, with Clive Cox producing a wonderful training performance, while Philip Robinson was on board and that was in direct contrast to Stamp Hill who was a much slower winner in 2017.

Galician was also a sensational winner when striking gold with a fast time in 2013, while Blue Mist was the most recent winner in 2020. Raising Sand was a victor in 2019 and Jamie Osborne was able to deliver the goods, while Roger Fell was able to produce Burnt Sugar to achieve a success.

Past Winners

2024 — International Stakes
  1. 1 Northern Express P Mulrennan +2200
  2. 2 New Image Mark Winn +800
  3. 3 Fresh Billy Loughnane +850
  4. 4 Metal Merchant David Probert +900
  5. 5 Carrytheone P J Dobbs +1000
  6. 6 Make Me King James Doyle +1600
  7. 7 Hickory Saffie Osborne +1400
  8. 8 Divine Libra C Soumillon +1800
  9. 9 Aalto L Morris +650
  10. 10 Billyjoh Rossa Ryan +550F
  11. 11 Riot Hollie Doyle +3300
  12. 12 Ropey Guest T P Queally +2800
  13. 13 Eminency S De Sousa +2200
  14. 14 Bless Him J P Spencer +1600
  15. 15 Summerghand Tom Marquand +2000
  16. 16 Dancing Magic K Shoemark +3300
  17. 17 Fivethousandtoone Oisin Murphy +2800
  18. 18 Orazio W Buick +1000

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    +700 Bet365
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    Fav: Autumn Glow
    +250 Bet365
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    Fav: Requisite
    +300 Unibet
  5. King Charles III Stakes Tue 15 Jun 2027
    Fav: Autumn Glow
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  6. Ascot Gold Cup Thu 17 Jun 2027
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  7. Commonwealth Cup Fri 18 Jun 2027
    Fav: Orthodox
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International Stakes FAQ

When does the 2026 International Stakes take place?
The 2026 International Stakes is scheduled to start at 3.00pm on Saturday 25 July 2026.
Where does the 2026 International Stakes take place?
The International Stakes is run at Ascot Racecourse in England.
Who is the favourite for the 2026 International Stakes?
Extremely Zain is the current favourite for the 2026 International Stakes at 7/1 with Unibet, from 83 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 International Stakes?
The current 2026 International Stakes market is led by Extremely Zain at 7/1, Mezcala at 7/1 and Forty Years On at 9/1. Compare every bookmaker's price in the table above.
Which bookmaker has the best odds for the International Stakes?
In the current market, Unibet offers the biggest price about Extremely Zain at 7/1. We compare every bookmaker's International Stakes odds in the table above so you can always take the top price.
Who won the 2024 International Stakes?
Northern Express won the 2024 International Stakes at 22/1, ridden by P Mulrennan.
Can I bet each-way on the International Stakes?
Yes. An each-way bet on the International 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 International Stakes?
Yes. Sign up with the bookmakers listed at Racing-Odds.com, place a qualifying bet on the International Stakes and claim free bets and betting offers once it settles.
Can I watch the 2026 International Stakes live?
Several bookmakers stream the International Stakes live from Ascot. Fund your account or place a qualifying bet, then watch the International Stakes in-play from start to finish.