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Royal Hunt Cup 2027 Betting Odds

Wednesday 16 June 2027 · Ascot · By Matthew Glazier · Last updated

The 2026 Royal Hunt Cup will be a typically wide open encounter from a betting point-of-view. Jimi Hendrix, Wild Tiger and My Cloud are among the recent winners of an encounter which is run over a mile. There are lots of potential winners and the bookies have installed Indalo as the market leader based on some encouraging displays.

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Blue Brother also has the potential to go well over course and distance, although Classic is potentially the runner who offers the best value. Richard Hannon's six-year-old won a seasonal debut when landing second and then followed up with a victory. Diego Ventura and Eternal Force are other horses with a lively chance of success.

Royal Hunt Cup Runners & Odds

2026 Royal Hunt Cup Betting Tips

Classic is operating at an attractive price when it comes to the 2026 Royal Hunt Cup. The runner has performed consistently strongly over several months and the latest effort came in a handicap encounter at Newbury. Despite an awkward start, the runner was able to narrowly get up and that had come after a solid performance at the same course a month previously.

In the Spring Cup Handicap, the 18/1 shot was narrowly touched off into second although these sort of performances put the horse in an excellent light. We should also note that Classic ran very well in a seven furlong race at Ascot back in July where the horse ran really well. From an each-way point-of-view, this runner looks to have the standout value.

Indalo is trained by Roger Varian and might go off as favourite, with the five-year-old was an August winner at Southwell. There was then a solid performance at Newmarket at the end of September, with the 20/1 shot finishing second in a big field and there was then an excellent effort when pushing Classic close in an exciting encounter.

Blue Brother has been a year out of the game but did perform in the Royal Hunt Cup in 2025 when achieving a midfield position. Another Hamad Al Jehani-trained charge is Diego Ventura and the four-year-old has run at York and Longchamp this season. However, the standout performance was a victory at Hamilton in a handicap race.

Past Winners

2026 — Royal Hunt Cup
  1. 1 Rogue Diplomat Harry Davies +2800
  2. 2 Blue Rc Hector Crouch +2800
  3. 3 Indalo Ray Dawson +900
  4. 4 Ebt's Guard Lewis Edmunds +2000
  5. 5 Cerulean Bay Daniel Tudhope +2500
  6. 6 Erzindjan Ryan Moore +850
  7. 7 Scoville Tom Marquand +1200
  8. 8 Ozat Cieren Fallon +12500
  9. 9 Classic Pat Dobbs +1400
  10. 10 Checkandchallenge Rossa Ryan +3300
  11. 11 Fifth Column William Buick +1100
  12. 12 Jagged Edge Colin Keane +800
  13. 13 La Botte Mark Zahra +850
  14. 14 Swing Vote Silvestre De Sousa +12500
  15. 15 Thunder Run Clifford Lee +2500
  16. 16 Shout Jack Callan +1600
  17. 17 Holloway Boy Jack Nicholls +1400
  18. 18 Godwinson George Bass +12500
  19. 19 Witch Hunter Joe Leavy +8000
  20. 20 Archivist James Doyle +500F
  21. 21 No Retreat Billy Loughnane +5000
  22. 22 Henlein Kevin Stott +8000
  23. 23 Mister Winston Oisin Murphy +1600
  24. 24 Skukuza Christophe Soumillon +2000
  25. 25 War Socks David Egan +5000
  26. 26 Urban Lion Edward Greatrex +2500
  27. 27 Excellent Believe Toby Moore +3300
  28. 28 One Smack Mac Saffie Osborne +6600
2025 — Royal Hunt Cup
  1. 1 My Cloud S De Sousa +300F
  2. 2 Bullet Point Tom Marquand +1100
  3. 3 Bopedro D Tudhope +5000
2024 — Royal Hunt Cup
  1. 1 Wild Tiger Oisin Murphy +550J
  2. 2 Sonny Liston Rossa Ryan +850
  3. 3 Perotto Tom Marquand +2500

Other ante-post races at Ascot

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  1. October Stakes Sat 3 Oct 2026
    Fav: So Regal
    +200 Bet365
  2. Rous Stakes Sat 3 Oct 2026
    Fav: Tuco Salamanca
    +300 Bet365
  3. Cumberland Lodge Stakes Sat 3 Oct 2026
    Fav: Aegean Prince
    +250 Bet365
  4. Bengough Stakes Sat 3 Oct 2026
    Fav: Division
    +275 Unibet
  5. Challenge Cup Sat 3 Oct 2026
    Fav: Thunder Call
    +300 Bet365
  6. Champions Sprint Stakes Sat 17 Oct 2026
    Fav: Almeraq
    +175 Spreadx
  7. Long Distance Cup Sat 17 Oct 2026
    Fav: Scandinavia
    +150 Bet365
  8. Fillies And Mares Stakes Sat 17 Oct 2026
    Fav: Kalpana
    +250 Bet365

Royal Hunt Cup FAQ

When does the 2027 Royal Hunt Cup take place?
The 2027 Royal Hunt Cup is scheduled to start at 5.00pm on Wednesday 16 June 2027.
Where does the 2027 Royal Hunt Cup take place?
The Royal Hunt Cup is run at Ascot Racecourse in England. It is one of the feature races of the Royal Ascot festival.
Who won the 2026 Royal Hunt Cup?
Rogue Diplomat won the 2026 Royal Hunt Cup at 28/1, ridden by Harry Davies.
Can I bet each-way on the Royal Hunt Cup?
Yes. An each-way bet on the Royal Hunt Cup 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 2027 Royal Hunt Cup?
Yes. Sign up with the bookmakers listed at Racing-Odds.com, place a qualifying bet on the Royal Hunt Cup and claim Royal Ascot free bets and offers once it settles.
Can I watch the 2027 Royal Hunt Cup live?
Several bookmakers stream the Royal Hunt Cup live from Ascot. Fund your account or place a qualifying bet, then watch the Royal Hunt Cup in-play from start to finish.