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Finale Handicap 2026 Betting Odds

Friday 9 October 2026 · York · By Matthew Glazier

There are sixteen runners anticipated to run in the William Hill Finale Handicap, with Master Builder operating for David Menuisier and the horse was successful last time out. He could be difficult to beat, with The Reverend having been in the first two home on the past three occasions, with Hutchence also boasting rock solid form.

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Edward Bethell looks to have a lively operator in the form of Minstrel Knight and there are then a clutch of horses who are trading at around the 10/1 mark. Fairy Glen, Mount Atlas and Who’s Glen could be worth considering from an each-way point-of-view, with the bookies sure to be offering extra places.

Finale Handicap Runners & Odds

14 runners

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2024 Finale Handicap Tips

There’s an interesting three-year-old encounter taking place in the form of the William Hill Finale Handicap, with Master Builder potentially the one to beat. The horse was able to secure a victory against nine other runners at Haydock Park in early September, obliging over one mile and six furlongs and landing a two length success.

The Reverend was able to land a victory when scoring at Ascot last month, fending off eight rivals to land a three-length win. Over one mile and four furlongs on soft ground, the William Haggas-trained runner performed well and that came after consecutive runner-up performances which suggests a place is likely.

Hutchence has landed a victory in three of the previous four outings, with the three-year-old having recently secured a win at Ascot in early October. That was a four length success and that came after finishing third to Master Builder at Haydock, with the horse previously getting past the line first over one mile and four furlongs at Newbury.

Minstrel Knight has landed two wins from his previous four outings, with a victory coming at Haydock at the end of September, with the horse securing a success by five lengths and a repeat performance should see him go close. Fairy Glen was last seen finishing second out of eleven horses at Longchamp in early September.


2023 York Finale Handicap Tips

The William Hill Finale Handicap will feature as many as twenty runners battling it out at York Racecourse, with Shadow Dance among the horses who are competing. The three-year-old has been competitive all season and claimed a win at Haydock Park in early September when winning over one mile, three and a half furlongs.

Urban Outlook has similarly solid credentials, with the horse landing a victory at Chester before following this up with a win at Haydock Park. The latter of these came over one mile and six furlongs, with Andrew Balding saddling this runner to a win in a handicap race at the Roodee and it’s interesting to note that Dreams Adozen was second in that race.

Indeed, the latter was only beaten by a head and the Charlie Johnston-trained runner has finished first or second in the past six races. A win at Chester was achieved by over fifteen lengths and she was really impressive on heavy ground. Perhaps it will be harder on drying turf and Spectacular Style could be the one to beat instead.

Roger Varian has another leading contender in the form of this three-year-old, with the horse underwhelming over one mile and four furlongs last time out at Newmarket. However, there was a Novice Stakes win at Hamilton and we might also consider Kardia who runs for trainer Edward Bethell after some encouraging performances this term.

Past Winners

2026 — Finale Handicap
  1. 1 Raammee Ray Dawson +163
  2. 2 Thunder Run C Lee +1400
  3. 3 Bourbon Blues Oisin Murphy +1800
  4. 4 Shafdar D Egan +2000
  5. 5 Castle Stuart Barry Mchugh +1600
  6. 6 Dark Moon Rising Shane Gray +3300
  7. 7 Mr Swivell Cieren Fallon +3300
  8. 8 Al Aali W Buick +900
  9. 9 Parole D'oro Rossa Ryan +4000
  10. 10 Accredit Colin Keane +700
  11. 11 Salam Dubawi Lauren Young +2800
  12. 12 Erzindjan R L Moore +1400
  13. 13 Double Parked Saffie Osborne +4000
  14. 14 Quai De Bethune James Doyle +3300
  15. 15 Dhahabi Charles Bishop +12500
  16. 16 Dain Ma Nut In Lexie Clarkson +2500
  17. 17 Rainbow Nebula Cam Hardie +6600
  18. 18 Diego El Queso Gary Carroll +450
  19. 19 Sujet Zak Wheatley +10000
  20. 20 Have Secret J P Spencer +6600
2025 — Finale Handicap
  1. 1 Raammee Ray Dawson +163F
  2. 1 The Lost King Oisin Murphy +700
  3. 2 Bullet Point Tom Marquand +450
  4. 2 Thunder Run Clifford Lee +1400
  5. 3 Bourbon Blues Oisin Murphy +1600
  6. 3 Spell Master Ray Dawson +1400
2024 — Finale Handicap
  1. 1 Minstrel Knight Aidan Keeley +700
  2. 2 Filibustering A Mullen +1600
  3. 3 Master Builder D Tudhope +275

Finale Handicap FAQ

When does the 2026 Finale Handicap take place?
The 2026 Finale Handicap is scheduled to start at 2.40pm on Friday 9 October 2026.
Where does the 2026 Finale Handicap take place?
The Finale Handicap is run at York Racecourse in England.
Who is the favourite for the 2026 Finale Handicap?
Who's Lope is the current favourite for the 2026 Finale Handicap at 4/1 with Bet365, from 14 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 Finale Handicap?
The current 2026 Finale Handicap market is led by Who's Lope at 4/1, Tierra Del Toro at 5/1 and Glory Road at 13/2. Compare every bookmaker's price in the table above.
Which bookmaker has the best odds for the Finale Handicap?
In the current market, Bet365 offers the biggest price about Who's Lope at 4/1. We compare every bookmaker's Finale Handicap odds in the table above so you can always take the top price.
Who won the 2026 Finale Handicap?
Raammee won the 2026 Finale Handicap at 18/11, ridden by Ray Dawson.
Can I bet each-way on the Finale Handicap?
Yes. An each-way bet on the Finale 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 Finale Handicap?
Yes. Sign up with the bookmakers listed at Racing-Odds.com, place a qualifying bet on the Finale Handicap and claim free bets and betting offers once it settles.
Can I watch the 2026 Finale Handicap live?
Several bookmakers stream the Finale Handicap live from York. Fund your account or place a qualifying bet, then watch the Finale Handicap in-play from start to finish.