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City Walls Stakes 2026 Betting Odds

Saturday 11 July 2026 · York · By Matthew Glazier · Last updated

There’s a wide open look about the betting market for the John Smith's City Walls Stakes, with this being a five furlong race where fifteen runners are set to line up. American Affair goes for Jim Goldie although there hasn’t been a win in the past three outings. Washington Heights was more successful and claimed a victory last time out.

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Redorange has caught the eye and Clive Cox trains a horse that secured the spoils at Windsor in May. He wasn’t far off the pace at Carlisle last time out and perhaps could be the value here. Heavenly Heather could be favourably weighted and the Tracy Waggott-trained runner is one to watch along with Jm Jungle.

City Walls Stakes Runners & Odds

19 runners

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John Smith’s City Walls Stakes Betting Tips

Redorange produced some solid May performances over five furlongs and should come back well after a break of a few weeks. The horse was able to land eighth place at the Knavesmire Racecourse in a field of twenty-one in the Lindum York Handicap, with that being followed by a success at Windsor when obliging in the middle of May.

Then there was a fourth-placed effort in the Betway Achilles Stakes, with the joint-favourite just running out of steam in the end. Interestingly, Washington Heights was the winner of that encounter and the latter will now aim to follow this up with a victory. Kevin Ryan’s charge was able to secure a victory by half a length on that occasion.

That performance came after an eighth-placed finish in a field of fourteen at Newmarket, with this being the competitive Palace House Stakes. American Affair lines up for Jim Goldie and failed to turn up at Royal Ascot when falling short in the King Charles III Stakes. This is a less competitive showdown and we were taken by the runner-up spot in the William Hill Temple Stakes.

Heavenly Heather was a gallant runner at Ascot last time out when finishing high up the order out of twenty-six runners. The 40/1 poke was able to land sixth in the King Charles III Stakes and Tracy Waggott could see her horse go close in this one. Jm Jungle is an older adversary who has the potential to run well for John & Sean Quinn.

Past Winners

2025 — City Walls Stakes
  1. 1 Washington Heights S A Gray +225F
  2. 2 Miss Attitude Rob Hornby +1000
  3. 3 Jm Jungle Jason Hart +350
  4. 4 Rosy Affair P J Mcdonald +1100
  5. 5 Apollo One P Mulrennan +700
  6. 6 Seven Questions D Tudhope +4000
  7. 7 Grand Grey K Stott +900
  8. 8 Star Of Mehmas Hollie Doyle +400
2024 — City Walls Stakes
  1. 1 Starlust Hector Crouch +162F
  2. 2 Rogue Lightning D Tudhope +350
  3. 3 Democracy Dilemma J Mitchell +1200

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City Walls Stakes FAQ

When does the 2026 City Walls Stakes take place?
The 2026 City Walls Stakes is scheduled to start at 3.12pm on Saturday 11 July 2026.
Where does the 2026 City Walls Stakes take place?
The City Walls Stakes is run at York Racecourse in England.
Who is the favourite for the 2026 City Walls Stakes?
Jakajaro is the current favourite for the 2026 City Walls Stakes at 9/2 with Unibet, from 19 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 City Walls Stakes?
The current 2026 City Walls Stakes market is led by Jakajaro at 9/2, American Affair at 11/2 and Heavenly Heather at 6/1. Compare every bookmaker's price in the table above.
Which bookmaker has the best odds for the City Walls Stakes?
In the current market, Unibet offers the biggest price about Jakajaro at 9/2. We compare every bookmaker's City Walls Stakes odds in the table above so you can always take the top price.
Who won the 2025 City Walls Stakes?
Washington Heights won the 2025 City Walls Stakes at 9/4F, ridden by S A Gray.
Can I bet each-way on the City Walls Stakes?
Yes. An each-way bet on the City Walls 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 City Walls Stakes?
Yes. Sign up with the bookmakers listed at Racing-Odds.com, place a qualifying bet on the City Walls Stakes and claim free bets and betting offers once it settles.
Can I watch the 2026 City Walls Stakes live?
Several bookmakers stream the City Walls Stakes live from York. Fund your account or place a qualifying bet, then watch the City Walls Stakes in-play from start to finish.