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Champagne Stakes 2026 Betting Odds

Saturday 12 September 2026 · Doncaster · By Matthew Glazier

We’re looking forward to the Doncaster race action on Saturday, with eleven runners set to go to post and many of them have a solid chance of landing a victory. Chancellor has the potential to go well for John & Thady Gosden, with the two-year-old having already recorded two wins this season and the same applies to Aomori City.

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Charlie Appleby will be expecting a decent run from his charge, with Righthere Rightnow having the potential to run a big race for Richard Spencer. There’s also the prospect of Bernard Shaw running well and Aidan O’Brien should be able to deliver for this lively each-way prospect, while Wolf Of Badenoch has also recorded two top-two finishes.

Champagne Stakes Runners & Odds

38 runners

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2024 Champagne Stakes Tips

Chancellor could be the pick of the two-year-olds when it comes to the Betfred Champagne Stakes, with the horse among the favourites to claim victory over seven furlongs. John & Thady Gosden saddles a runner who was triumphant at Doncaster last time out, having opened his account with a victory at the same course.

Aomori City has also landed two wins this season and is now attempting to land a big victory at Doncaster, with Charlie Appleby’s charge having a high official rating. The latest success came at Goodwood at the end of July, with the horse scoring a success as the 2/1 favourite in the Vintage Stakes after previously finishing third out of six runners at Newmarket.

Righthere Rightnow has just one performance to his name and this came at Newmarket in early August, with a triumph being achieved by five lengths. The Richard Spencer-trained charge has claimed a five-length win over seven furlongs, with Bernard Shaw having also won on his last outing after finishing fourth on his debut.

Trainer Hugo Palmer saddles two horses that both have a lively each-way chance in the race, with Wolf Of Badenoch and Seagulls Eleven having claims based on their performances so far. The former was second behind Aomori City at Goodwood after winning at Doncaster, while the latter has a victory at Haydock to his name.


2023 Champagne Stakes Tips

Rosallion has secured back to back victories ahead of the Betfred Champagne Stakes, with the Richard Hannon-trained runner having secured wins at Newbury and Ascot. There was a triumph over six and a half furlongs in a Maiden Stakes race back in June, with the horse then stepping up in the Flexjet Pat Eddery Stakes which was a listed race.

On that occasion, the horse was sent off at odds of 11/1 before obliging with a four-length victory, with favourite Ancient Wisdom beaten into third place. This impressive win explains why the horse is trading at a prohibitively short price here, although many customers might look to include this runner in a placepot or accumulator.

Iberian has claimed a victory and a runner-up spot this season, with the two-year-old potentially able to match Rosallion stride for stride if putting up a career-best performance. There was an opening win at Newbury in June, with the horse winning a Novice Stakes over six and a half furlongs.

Then came a runner-up performance in a Vintage Stakes race over seven furlongs at Goodwood and there was just a length between this horse and eventual winner Haatem. Charles Hills will look to get the tactics right in order to usurp the favourite and the latest racing betting suggests it’s between these two horses.


The Champagne Stakes at Doncaster Racecourse is one of the most historic races in the United Kingdom. This takes place over seven furlongs, with some of the fastest two-year-olds lining up in a juvenile encounter where there’s a purse of over £100,000 up for grabs.

The current sponsor of the Champagne Stakes is Coral Ladbrokes and we recommend heading to Racing-Odds.com to get the best Doncaster racing tips ahead of the action. This race is on the St Leger racecard, meaning it takes place just before the actual classic and many punters will want to place bets on the action.

Trainer Andrew Balding achieved his first Champagne Stakes victory at the 2022 St Leger meeting when triumphing with Chaldean. The two-year-old was ridden home by Frankie Dettori, with Roger Varian also victorious for the first time when hitting the winners’ enclosure in 2021 with Bayside Boy.

Richard Hannon Jnr was the successful trainer in the previous two years. He firstly obliged by landing the spoils with Threat and then followed this up by saddling Chindit. It was John Gosden who was successful in 2018 when getting Too Darn Hot over the line.

We recommend looking for the best horse racing betting sites who have a free racing bet available and also get price boosts when it comes to the Champagne Stakes. Sometimes you can secure extra value by getting big odds and it is also worth spotting where the money is going for this juvenile encounter.

Some customers will place antepost horse racing bets on the Doncaster St Leger races such as this one and it sometimes pays to get early prices. This race will also be available for Best Odds Guaranteed and live streaming.

Past Winners

2025 — Champagne Stakes
  1. 1 Puerto Rico S M Levey +750
  2. 2 Oxagon Oisin Murphy +162
  3. 3 Cape Orator H Crouch +900
  4. 4 Gewan P J Mcdonald 6/5F
  5. 5 Cape Ashizuri Jason Hart +3300
2024 — Champagne Stakes
  1. 1 Bay City Roller Callum Shepherd +450
  2. 2 Monumental G M Ryan +750
  3. 3 Aftermath W M Lordan +1100

Other ante-post races at Doncaster

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  1. St Leger Sat 12 Sep 2026
    Fav: Christmas Day
    +400 Bet365

Champagne Stakes FAQ

When does the 2026 Champagne Stakes take place?
The 2026 Champagne Stakes is scheduled to start at 1.50pm on Saturday 12 September 2026. It takes place on day 3 of the 4-day St Leger Festival.
Where does the 2026 Champagne Stakes take place?
The Champagne Stakes is run at Doncaster Racecourse in England. It is one of the feature races of the St Leger Festival festival.
Who is the favourite for the 2026 Champagne Stakes?
Stretan Ruler is the current favourite for the 2026 Champagne Stakes at 1/1 with Bet365, from 38 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 Champagne Stakes?
The current 2026 Champagne Stakes market is led by Stretan Ruler at 1/1, Hidrix at 1/1 and Closer To Free at 1/1. Compare every bookmaker's price in the table above.
Which bookmaker has the best odds for the Champagne Stakes?
In the current market, Bet365 offers the biggest price about Stretan Ruler at 1/1. We compare every bookmaker's Champagne Stakes odds in the table above so you can always take the top price.
Who won the 2025 Champagne Stakes?
Puerto Rico won the 2025 Champagne Stakes at 15/2, ridden by S M Levey.
Can I bet each-way on the Champagne Stakes?
Yes. An each-way bet on the Champagne 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 Champagne Stakes?
Yes. Sign up with the bookmakers listed at Racing-Odds.com, place a qualifying bet on the Champagne Stakes and claim St Leger Festival free bets and offers once it settles.
Can I watch the 2026 Champagne Stakes live?
Several bookmakers stream the Champagne Stakes live from Doncaster. Fund your account or place a qualifying bet, then watch the Champagne Stakes in-play from start to finish.