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Acomb Stakes 2026 Betting Odds

Wednesday 19 August 2026 · York · By Matthew Glazier

There are eight horses set to go to post in the Tattersalls Acomb Stakes and it could be all about the front two in the betting. Distant Storm was successful on his debut, with Charlie Appleby’s charge potentially the one to beat in this York encounter. However, Aidan O’Brien has a viable contender in the form of Italy who is trading at a similar price.

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There’s then a big jump up to Goodwood Galaxy although it would be a surprise if any of the other runners were able to claim the spoils. Gewan runs for Andrew Balding and would need to produce a strong performance to go close here. Rochfortbridge and May Angel are other contenders worthy of consideration.

Acomb Stakes Runners & Odds

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2025 Acomb Stakes Betting Tips

The Tattersalls Acomb Stakes features eight runners although it would appear as though the first two in the betting could be battling it out for the spoils. Distant Storm was able to oblige at Newmarket on his debut race. Sent off as the 5/6 favourite, the two-year-old claimed the spoils in the Maiden Stakes by a short head.

That is the only form which we have available. It was a strong enough performance over seven furlongs on good to soft ground, although Italy has two runs under his belt and that experience could prove all the difference. Aidan O’Brien saddles a runner who was sent off as favourite at Newmarket last time out but could only manage second place.

Previously to this, there was an encouraging display at Leopardstown where the 4/9 favourite was able to land a victory over seven furlongs. It should also be noted that the Newmarket performance was in the Superlative Stakes and perhaps the runner was simply a victim of the fact that the Godolphin-owned Saba Desert was able to outrun his odds.

Goodwood Galaxy is the only horse in the race with an official rating and the David Menuisier-trained charge was able to win on his debut this term. That came at Salisbury on 25 June where the 18/1 shot was able to outrun his odds. That came before a solid effort at Goodwood where the horse was able to finish fourth in the Coral Vintage Stakes.


2024 Acomb Stakes Tips

The Lion In Winter is set to go off as favourite in the Acomb Stakes, with the horse having opened his account with a victory. It was a success by over two lengths in the Juddmonte Chaldean Irish EBF (C & G) Maiden, with the runner obliging on good ground over seven furlongs and that performance was enough to be installed as one of the favourites.

Ruling Court was also victorious in his one and only outing when claiming a victory at Sandown at the end of July, with the horse claiming a five and a half length success when being sent off as the 4/9 favourite. Charlie Appleby’s charge performed to a high level although the standard for the Acomb Stakes will be much stronger.

Wimbledon Hawkeye has had two outings this season and the latest effort was finishing in third place out of six horses in a race at Newmarket. That was in the bet365 Superlative Stakes where Ancient Truth was able to oblige as the odds-on favourite, although the horse was previously successful in the Novice Stakes over seven furlongs at Kempton.

Diablo Rojo was able to oblige with a victory when obliging for trainer Raphael E Freire in a thirteen-runner encounter at Redcar against twelve other runners. Jouncy runs for trainer Andrew Balding, with the horse able to score at Goodwood at the end of July when producing a smart performance when obliging as the 7/4 favourite.

Past Winners

2025 — Acomb Stakes
  1. 1 Gewan SP
  2. 2 Italy SP
  3. 3 Distant Storm SP
  4. 4 Rochfortbridge SP
  5. 5 May Angel SP
  6. 6 Sovereign Ocean SP
  7. 7 Goodwood Galaxy SP
2024 — Acomb Stakes
  1. 1 The Lion In Winter R L Moore +200
  2. 2 Wimbledon Hawkeye S De Sousa +2200
  3. 3 Ruling Court W Buick EvensF

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Acomb Stakes FAQ

When does the 2026 Acomb Stakes take place?
The 2026 Acomb Stakes is scheduled to start at 2.30pm on Wednesday 19 August 2026. It takes place on day 1 of the 4-day The Ebor Festival.
Where does the 2026 Acomb Stakes take place?
The Acomb Stakes is run at York Racecourse in England. It is one of the feature races of the The Ebor Festival festival.
Who is the favourite for the 2026 Acomb Stakes?
Giant Sequoia is the current favourite for the 2026 Acomb Stakes at 7/4 with Bet365, from 15 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 Acomb Stakes?
The current 2026 Acomb Stakes market is led by Giant Sequoia at 7/4, Haffner at 9/2 and Nabati at 9/2. Compare every bookmaker's price in the table above.
Which bookmaker has the best odds for the Acomb Stakes?
In the current market, Bet365 offers the biggest price about Giant Sequoia at 7/4. We compare every bookmaker's Acomb Stakes odds in the table above so you can always take the top price.
Who won the 2025 Acomb Stakes?
Gewan won the 2025 Acomb Stakes at SP.
Can I bet each-way on the Acomb Stakes?
Yes. An each-way bet on the Acomb 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 Acomb Stakes?
Yes. Sign up with the bookmakers listed at Racing-Odds.com, place a qualifying bet on the Acomb Stakes and claim The Ebor Festival free bets and offers once it settles.
Can I watch the 2026 Acomb Stakes live?
Several bookmakers stream the Acomb Stakes live from York. Fund your account or place a qualifying bet, then watch the Acomb Stakes in-play from start to finish.