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Juddmonte International Stakes 2026 Betting Odds

Wednesday 19 August 2026 · Ascot · By Matthew Glazier

The International Handicap at Ascot attracts plenty of quality runners, with More Thunder, Aalto and Arabian Story among the leading contenders. The former has a solid winning track record and the William Haggas-trained four-year-old could be a solid contender. Aalto was runner-up last time and the Ian Williams-trained charge could be a good each-way play.

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Classic is another horse that catches the eye, with the runner having bagged a victory last time out and looking to build on that success. Skukuza is also one for the shortlist, with Ed Dunlop training a four-year-old who has run well in the previous two outings. Fifth Column has also gone well in recent encounters.

Juddmonte International Stakes Runners & Odds

61 runners

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2025 International Handicap Betting Tips

Is More Thunder an each-way bet to nothing in the International Handicap? The four-year-old was able to score at Newmarket out of a dozen runners a few weeks ago. The horse was sent off as the 6/5 favourite in the bet365 Bunbury Cup when obliging by a nose. This came after a quality performance in the Royal Ascot meeting when being runner-up.

That came when being sent off as the 3/1 market leader in the Wokingham Stakes, with 28/1 outsider Get It pipping the horse on that occasion. This came after successive appearances at Newmarket where a victory was snared both times. Aalto wasn’t far off More Thunder in a previous appearance and we could see a big effort here.

That came after a disappointing display at Newmarket when finishing second last. Arabian Story is a younger adversary which was second last in the Sir Henry Cecil Stakes at Newmarket, with this coming after a win in the Britannia Stakes at Royal Ascot. It was a quality effort that came over the distance of one mile.

Classic is a five-year-old with the potential to go well for Richard Hannon, with that being a victory at Sandown Park in early July. That came in the Coral Challenge over a mile, with that following a second-placed finish at the same track. Skukuza was a winner at the Curragh in late June and will now be bidding for a third successive triumph.

Past Winners

2025 — International Handicap
  1. 1 Two Tribes D Egan +2500
  2. 2 Classic S M Levey +1000
  3. 3 Sword Mark Winn +1800
  4. 4 Golden Mind Warren Fentiman +2800
  5. 5 Kodi Lion Frederick Larson +1100
  6. 6 Northern Express P Mulrennan +900
  7. 7 Zoum Zoum Hector Crouch +1200
  8. 8 Billyjoh Tom Marquand +1200
  9. 9 Yorkshire Callum Rodriguez +1100
  10. 10 Lord Bertie J P Spencer +2800
  11. 11 Akkadian Thunder D Tudhope +275F
  12. 12 Qazaq S De Sousa +1600
  13. 13 Fresh Daniel Muscutt +2500
  14. 14 Pals Battalion David Probert +6600
  15. 15 Array Oisin Murphy +2500
  16. 16 Cerulean Bay James Doyle +2500
  17. 17 Al Ameen Marco Ghiani +8000
  18. 18 Aalto W Buick +550
  19. 19 City House Darragh Keenan +8000
  20. 20 Noble Truth N Callan +5000
  21. 21 Galeron M Barzalona +2800

Other ante-post races at Ascot

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  1. International Stakes Sat 25 Jul 2026
    Fav: Mezcala
    +700 Unibet
  2. Fav: Calandagan
    +175 888
  3. Champions Sprint Stakes Sat 17 Oct 2026
    Fav: Autumn Glow
    +250 Bet365
  4. Coventry Stakes Tue 15 Jun 2027
    Fav: Requisite
    +300 Unibet
  5. King Charles III Stakes Tue 15 Jun 2027
    Fav: Autumn Glow
    -125 Bet365
  6. Ascot Gold Cup Thu 17 Jun 2027
    Fav: Scandinavia
    +200 Bet365
  7. Commonwealth Cup Fri 18 Jun 2027
    Fav: Orthodox
    +1000 Unibet

Juddmonte International Stakes FAQ

When does the 2026 Juddmonte International Stakes take place?
The 2026 Juddmonte International Stakes is scheduled to start at 2.55pm on Wednesday 19 August 2026.
Where does the 2026 Juddmonte International Stakes take place?
The Juddmonte International Stakes is run at Ascot Racecourse in England.
Who is the favourite for the 2026 Juddmonte International Stakes?
Mezcala is the current favourite for the 2026 Juddmonte International Stakes at 7/1 with Bet365, from 61 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 Juddmonte International Stakes?
The current 2026 Juddmonte International Stakes market is led by Mezcala at 7/1, Extremely Zain at 7/1 and Forty Years On at 8/1. Compare every bookmaker's price in the table above.
Which bookmaker has the best odds for the Juddmonte International Stakes?
In the current market, Bet365 offers the biggest price about Mezcala at 7/1. We compare every bookmaker's Juddmonte International Stakes odds in the table above so you can always take the top price.
Who won the 2025 Juddmonte International Stakes?
Two Tribes won the 2025 Juddmonte International Stakes at 25/1, ridden by D Egan.
Can I bet each-way on the Juddmonte International Stakes?
Yes. An each-way bet on the Juddmonte 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 Juddmonte International Stakes?
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Can I watch the 2026 Juddmonte International Stakes live?
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