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Princess Margaret Stakes 2026 Betting Odds

Saturday 25 July 2026 · Ascot · By Matthew Glazier

We’re all set for a quality Ascot racecard on Saturday, with Soprano being installed as the short-priced favourite for this two-year-old encounter. The George Boughey-trained charge has looked impressive and looks set to go off at a short price, although each-way backers might be more taken by the prospect of backing Pretty Crystal.

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Kairyu has landed back to back wins and there could be more to come from a horse trading among the favourites for this six furlong encounter, with Needlepoint running for Amy Murphy and this is another runner who comes into the race off the back of a victory. The same applies to Symbology and the Clive Cox-trained runner should go well.

Princess Margaret Stakes Runners & Odds

17 runners

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2023 Princess Margaret Stakes Tips

Soprano finished third last time out, although this was in the competitive Albany Stakes at the 2023 Royal Ascot meeting, with the George Boughey-trained runner finding two horses too strong for him and there’s still a question mark over the distance. Previously to this, Soprano was able to land a victory in a Maiden Fillies’ Stakes over five furlongs.

Pretty Crystal was fifth in the Albany Stakes and that was more of a surprise considering that the horse was sent off at odds of 33/1. Richard Fahey’s two-year-old could therefore be competitive and the runner is trading at a more attractive each-way price than the favourite, with Kairyu also operating at a short price.

It’s been successive wins for the Irish raider, with the horse claiming a victory in the Anglesey Stakes on 22 July at the Curragh, with the horse able to overcoming odds-on favourite Pearls And Rubies. There was previously a win in a Fillies Maiden at Naas and the runner will therefore be bidding for a hat-trick in his first run in England.

Needlepoint has only had one outing and that was an 11/1 success in the Prix de la Reine Blanche Longines Soutenu par les Echos Weekend, with this win coming at Chantilly. Amy Murphy trains a runner who could also have Komat for company, with the latter finishing sixth in the Albany Stakes and capable of a big run.

Past Winners

2025 — Princess Margaret Stakes
  1. 1 Fitzella Oisin Murphy +225F
  2. 2 Staya James Doyle +350
  3. 3 Bella Lyra R L Moore +1400
  4. 4 Midnight Tango Tom Marquand +500
  5. 5 Flowerhead D Egan +550
  6. 6 Arugam Bay J P Spencer +2500
  7. 7 Sukanya David Probert +2000
  8. 8 Eskimo Pie M Barzalona +2000
  9. 9 Daneh Of Dandy Billy Loughnane +2800
  10. 10 Amberia D Tudhope +800
2024 — Princess Margaret Stakes
  1. 1 Simmering R L Moore +138F
  2. 2 Betty Clover Georgia Dobie +2200
  3. 3 Tales Of The Heart Rossa Ryan +550

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Princess Margaret Stakes FAQ

When does the 2026 Princess Margaret Stakes take place?
The 2026 Princess Margaret Stakes is scheduled to start at 1.45pm on Saturday 25 July 2026.
Where does the 2026 Princess Margaret Stakes take place?
The Princess Margaret Stakes is run at Ascot Racecourse in England.
Who is the favourite for the 2026 Princess Margaret Stakes?
Dark Issue is the current favourite for the 2026 Princess Margaret Stakes at 5/2 with Bet365, from 17 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 Princess Margaret Stakes?
The current 2026 Princess Margaret Stakes market is led by Dark Issue at 5/2, Alta Regina at 9/2 and Moonrise at 11/2. Compare every bookmaker's price in the table above.
Which bookmaker has the best odds for the Princess Margaret Stakes?
In the current market, Bet365 offers the biggest price about Dark Issue at 5/2. We compare every bookmaker's Princess Margaret Stakes odds in the table above so you can always take the top price.
Who won the 2025 Princess Margaret Stakes?
Fitzella won the 2025 Princess Margaret Stakes at 9/4F, ridden by Oisin Murphy.
Can I bet each-way on the Princess Margaret Stakes?
Yes. An each-way bet on the Princess Margaret 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 Princess Margaret Stakes?
Yes. Sign up with the bookmakers listed at Racing-Odds.com, place a qualifying bet on the Princess Margaret Stakes and claim free bets and betting offers once it settles.
Can I watch the 2026 Princess Margaret Stakes live?
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