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Woodcote Stakes 2027 Betting Odds

Friday 4 June 2027 · Epsom Downs · By Matthew Glazier · Last updated

The second race on Friday's Epsom card is the Woodcote Stakes, with Star Prospect, Possessive and Hickory Lad among the leading contenders to win. All three have already been in the winners' enclosure and there could also be chances for Wild Terrain and Dandyman Dan based on the latest betting market.

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There could be a maximum of sixteen runners battling it out over six furlongs, with this being a Class 2 encounter and there's £75,000 guaranteed in prize money. Expect the bookies to be providing odds boosts for this showdown along with extra places. Hickory Lad could be the one to back each-way based on the prices.

Woodcote Stakes Runners & Odds

2026 Woodcote Stakes Betting Tips

Phillip Makin trains Hickory Lad in the Woodcote Stakes and there was a strong showing at Chester at the beginning of May. In a five-furlong conditions stakes, the runner performed well on good ground, having previously triumphed at Musselburgh. That was a straightforward success but came after a second-placed effort in a maiden stakes at Thirsk.

Star Prospect has made two appearances at a racetrack and there was a success on a debut when victory was achieved at the Curragh. The 9/2 poke was able to act the best on the soft ground in Ireland, with that coming before a third-placed effort at Naas. The horse was sent off as the 4/6 favourite before being beaten and is best avoided at the prices now.

Possessive has won on his only outing to date and Karl Burke's two-year-old was an impressive winner at York on his debut. It was a one-length success in a novice stakes although it's not a huge amount of form to go off. The lack of experience could be a negative and perhaps the horse is a touch too short in the market for this race.

Wild Terrain is the other horse currently trading at single figure odds. Hugo Palmer's two-year-old was able to oblige north of the border when scoring at Hamilton. The 5/2 joint-favourite won by a length and a half when landing a victory over six furlongs. Dandyman Dan comes next in the market and followed a win with a fifth-placed effort last time out.

Past Winners

2026 — Woodcote Stakes
  1. 1 Hickory Lad Sam James +333
  2. 2 Alpe d'Huez Luke Morris +2200
  3. 3 Rlasthope Colin Keane +1800
  4. 4 The Bookkeeper Hector Crouch +1200
  5. 5 Social Spirit Billy Garritty +2500
  6. 6 Ardad Steve Charles Bishop +1000
  7. 7 Possessive Clifford Lee +250F
  8. 8 Havana Flash Billy Loughnane +1400
  9. 9 Dandyman Dan Saffie Osborne +900
  10. 10 Romidijo Pierre-Louis Jamin +6600
  11. 11 El Lambo Jason Watson +4000
  12. 12 Wild Terrain Oisin Murphy +450
  13. 13 Time And Effort Silvestre De Sousa +12500
2025 — Woodcote Stakes
  1. 1 Maximized W Buick +120F
  2. 2 Havana Hurricane Charles Bishop +450
  3. 3 Raakeb S M Levey +1400
2024 — Woodcote Stakes
  1. 1 Teej A C Lee +350
  2. 2 Megalithic Hector Crouch +450
  3. 3 Tanager Charles Bishop +2200

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Woodcote Stakes FAQ

When does the 2027 Woodcote Stakes take place?
The 2027 Woodcote Stakes is scheduled to start at 2.05pm on Friday 4 June 2027.
Where does the 2027 Woodcote Stakes take place?
The Woodcote Stakes is run at Epsom Downs Racecourse in England. It is one of the feature races of the The Derby Festival festival.
Who won the 2026 Woodcote Stakes?
Hickory Lad won the 2026 Woodcote Stakes at 100/30, ridden by Sam James.
Can I bet each-way on the Woodcote Stakes?
Yes. An each-way bet on the Woodcote 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 2027 Woodcote Stakes?
Yes. Sign up with the bookmakers listed at Racing-Odds.com, place a qualifying bet on the Woodcote Stakes and claim The Derby Festival free bets and offers once it settles.
Can I watch the 2027 Woodcote Stakes live?
Several bookmakers stream the Woodcote Stakes live from Epsom Downs. Fund your account or place a qualifying bet, then watch the Woodcote Stakes in-play from start to finish.