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Portland Handicap 2026 Betting Odds

Saturday 12 September 2026 · Doncaster · By Matthew Glazier · Last updated

There’s a wide open look about the betting market for the Betfred Portland. Twilight Calls has been clocking up the wins this season and the eight-year-old looks favourably handicapped for this short-distance showdown. There’s a backable each-way price, with Getreadytorumble and Apollo One also trading at a similar price.

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Eternal Sunshine was able to win last time out and the Jim Goldie-trained runner was also second in a previous showing. Air Force One and Rosario are other horses to consider, with a fast start essential in this third race at Doncaster Racecourse. Look out for extra places from an each-way point-of-view considering the size of the field.

Portland Handicap Runners & Odds

36 runners

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Portland Handicap Betting Tips

Twilight Calls has been looking good this season, with the eight-year-old having won at Goodwood Racecourse at the end of July. The 6/1 poke ran impressively over a five-furlong distance when getting up by a head in a field of twenty-three runners. That came after a success at Newmarket where there was an 8/1 success by beating eleven other horses.

Back in June, the horse finished second at Yarmouth and that was preceded by yet another victory. That came before a success at Sandown when obliging as the 5/2 joint-favourite. There’s a lot to be said for a horse who knows how to win races and we think this is the each-way value in what should be a competitive race.

Getreadytorumble seems to be getting better with each race, with Jack Channon’s horse having finished second in the last encounter. That came at Ascot at the tail end of July, with the 100/30 favourite just half a length off the pace in a five furlong showdown. In early July was a fourth placed effort out of a field of nine at Sandown Park.

Apollo One may benefit from a low handicap mark in this showdown, with the eight-year-old able to finish fourth in a big field at York in a previous showing. At odds of 16/1, the runner was able to hit the frame and the month before had seen the horse come midfield in a big field of twenty-one horses over six furlongs.

Past Winners

2025 — Portland Handicap
  1. 1 Eternal Sunshine Lauren Young +1200
  2. 2 Apollo One C T Keane +1200
  3. 3 Rosario Tom Marquand +1400
  4. 4 Run Boy Run George Wood +650
  5. 5 Jakajaro J P Spencer +1400
  6. 6 Fivethousandtoone Warren Fentiman +2800
  7. 7 Aberama Gold Mark Winn +2800
  8. 8 Jordan Electrics P Mulrennan +2000
  9. 9 Tropical Storm Oisin Murphy +2200
  10. 11 Seven Questions T Eaves +6600
  11. 12 Venture Capital S A Gray +2800
  12. 13 Air Force One P J Mcdonald +450
  13. 14 King Of Light Marco Ghiani +6600
  14. 15 Diablo Rojo Rowan Scott +1400
  15. 16 Emperor Spirit Ray Dawson +10000
  16. 17 Trefor K Shoemark +800
  17. 18 Roman Dragon O J Orr +5000
  18. 19 Rhythm N Hooves Billy Loughnane +2500
  19. 20 Chipstead S M Levey +6600
  20. 21 Atomic Force Jason Hart +2500
2024 — Portland Handicap
  1. 1 American Affair P Mulrennan +400F
  2. 2 Apollo One C Soumillon +1600
  3. 3 Jm Jungle Jason Hart +2500

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Portland Handicap FAQ

When does the 2026 Portland Handicap take place?
The 2026 Portland Handicap is scheduled to start at 2.20pm on Saturday 12 September 2026. It takes place on day 3 of the 4-day St Leger Festival.
Where does the 2026 Portland Handicap take place?
The Portland Handicap 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 Portland Handicap?
Getreadytorumble is the current favourite for the 2026 Portland Handicap at 11/2 with Bet365, from 36 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 Portland Handicap?
The current 2026 Portland Handicap market is led by Getreadytorumble at 11/2, Twilight Calls at 13/2 and Apollo One at 7/1. Compare every bookmaker's price in the table above.
Which bookmaker has the best odds for the Portland Handicap?
In the current market, Bet365 offers the biggest price about Getreadytorumble at 11/2. We compare every bookmaker's Portland Handicap odds in the table above so you can always take the top price.
How have the Portland Handicap ante-post odds moved?
In the latest ante-post market, I'm Next has been shortening, in to 25/1, while The Strikin Viking has drifted, out to 40/1. Track the full move in the odds table above.
Who won the 2025 Portland Handicap?
Eternal Sunshine won the 2025 Portland Handicap at 12/1, ridden by Lauren Young.
Can I bet each-way on the Portland Handicap?
Yes. An each-way bet on the Portland Handicap 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 Portland Handicap?
Yes. Sign up with the bookmakers listed at Racing-Odds.com, place a qualifying bet on the Portland Handicap and claim St Leger Festival free bets and offers once it settles.
Can I watch the 2026 Portland Handicap live?
Several bookmakers stream the Portland Handicap live from Doncaster. Fund your account or place a qualifying bet, then watch the Portland Handicap in-play from start to finish.