Dewhurst Stakes 2026 Result

Darley Dewhurst Stakes Betting Tips

Desert Castle is hard to oppose based on the evidence so far. In early August, the horse ran on the July course at Newmarket to oblige at odds of 1/2. The favourite was able to secure the spoils by three and a half lengths, with that coming in a maiden stakes. Then came a bold run at Doncaster, with this being another highly impressive display.

The horse secured a three-length win in the Betfred Champagne Stakes. The even money shot dwelt at the start before clicking into gear, with the runner looking capable of even more progress starting with this showdown. If he is to be beaten, perhaps Darkness Falls is the one that can find extra to claim the spoils.

Darkness Falls has been shortening as other contenders have been dropping out, with the two-year-old scoring on consecutive occasions at the Curragh and Leopardstown. The 4/6 shot was able to win the former when romping clear by a substantial seven lengths, with the horse then stepping up to deliver in the Group One Golden Fleece Stakes.

Great Barrier Reef has bagged three wins in the space of four efforts and can’t be easily discounted. It’s another O’Brien-trained charge who was able to secure a Royal Ascot win when obliging with the spoils in the Group Two Coventry Stakes. However, a late August appearance at the Curragh saw the horse fall short when beaten as the 4/5 favourite.