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Gimcrack Stakes 2026 Result

Friday 21 August 2026 · York · By Matthew Glazier · Last updated

There are three horses trading at similar prices for the Al Basti Equiworld Dubai Gimcrack Stakes, with Inner City Blues the current favourite to win. The Godolphin horse hasn’t put a foot wrong so far, although the same applies to Arapaho Gold who has racked up a consecutive hat-trick of victories. Michael Dods will hope for another bold run here.

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Mans Best Friend is also being respected by the bookies, with the Aidan O’Brien-trained runner having won the previous two efforts. Adaay Of Scarlett has been in the first two home for Hugo Palmer over the previous six races, with Nabati a more lightly-raced two-year-old who could be another lively Godolphin threat in this race.

2026 Gimcrack Stakes Result

10 finishers
  1. 1 Arapaho Gold Connor Beasley +200
  2. 2 Final Objective James Doyle +1800
  3. 3 Hell Of A Spin M. P. Sheehy +1800
  4. 4 Agamemnon Kieran Shoemark +1800
  5. 5 Adaay Of Scarlett Oisin Murphy +500
  6. 6 Mussab Colin Keane +2500
  7. 7 Matteo Kevin Stott +1800
  8. 8 Marco Polo Ryan Moore +163F
  9. 9 Never Enough William Buick +1800
  10. 10 Ronson Silvestre De Sousa +6600

Gimcrack Stakes Betting Tips

We can never ignore strong form when it comes to the Al Basti Equiworld Dubai Gimcrack Stakes. That leads us to wager on Arapaho Gold who has won three times in a short career already. Michael Dods saw his charge oblige at Thirsk in May and the charge then returned to the track a month later to oblige as the big odds-on favourite.

While that effort didn’t teach us a lot, the victory at Newbury in July was a fine performance. In a more competitive listed race, the 4/1 shot was able to get up by a neck on good to firm ground. However, Inner City Blues is trading at a shorter price and the Charlie Appleby-trained runner has been impressive to date.

The Godolphin charge was sent off as the 4/9 favourite on a debut at York when achieving a mid-June success, with a two-length victory being followed by a Newmarket win in July. Sent off as the 5/6 favourite, the horse was able to see off two other rivals to win the Kingdom of Bahrain July Stakes, illustrating a propensity to run well in Grade Two company.

Man’s Best Friend produced a strong debut effort to finish fourth in a field of twelve runners at the Curragh, with the horse then scoring at Naas in July. It was impressive to see off seventeen others to oblige by over two lengths. Then came a Goodwood success in the Markel Richmond Stakes where the horse did well after an awkward start to the race.

Past Winners

2025 — Gimcrack Stakes
  1. 1 Lifeplan SP
  2. 2 Rock On Thunder SP
  3. 3 Do Or Do Not SP
2024 — Gimcrack Stakes
  1. 1 Cool Hoof Luke Oisin Murphy +800
  2. 2 Shadow Of Light W Buick +600
  3. 3 Symbol Of Strength Connor Beasley +8000

Gimcrack Stakes FAQ

When does the 2026 Gimcrack Stakes take place?
The 2026 Gimcrack Stakes was run at 3.00pm on Friday 21 August 2026. It takes place on day 3 of the 4-day The Ebor Festival.
Where does the 2026 Gimcrack Stakes take place?
The Gimcrack Stakes is run at York Racecourse in England. It is one of the feature races of the The Ebor Festival festival.
Who won the 2026 Gimcrack Stakes?
Arapaho Gold won the 2026 Gimcrack Stakes at 2/1, ridden by Connor Beasley.
Can I bet each-way on the Gimcrack Stakes?
Yes. An each-way bet on the Gimcrack 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 Gimcrack Stakes?
Yes. Sign up with the bookmakers listed at Racing-Odds.com, place a qualifying bet on the Gimcrack Stakes and claim The Ebor Festival free bets and offers once it settles.
Can I watch the 2026 Gimcrack Stakes live?
Several bookmakers stream the Gimcrack Stakes live from York. Fund your account or place a qualifying bet, then watch the Gimcrack Stakes in-play from start to finish.