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Strensall Stakes 2026 Betting Odds

Saturday 22 August 2026 · York · By Matthew Glazier

We’re expecting a competitive encounter when the Strensall Stakes takes place this weekend. Fox Legacy has secured three wins from four appearances this term, with Andrew Balding’s charge trading as the market leader to land a victory. The four-year-old could be the one to beat, although King’s Gambit has also produced some smart performances this term.

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Bowmark has been in the winners’ enclosure this season, with Skukuza having landed two victories from the past three displays. First Conquest began the campaign with two wins and the Charlie Appleby-trained four-year-old having been regularly in the frame this term. King Of Cities has also been third in the previous two outings.

Strensall Stakes Runners & Odds

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2025 Strensall Stakes Betting Tips

Fox Legacy has solid credentials coming into this race. There’s a reason why the Andrew Balding-trained charge is trading as the favourite to claim the spoils in the Strensall Stakes. The latest effort came at Goodwood in the Bentinck Conditions Stakes where the horse was able to triumph by over five lengths. That came after an excellent win at York.

That was in the John Smith’s Cup Handicap where the horse was able to oblige over one mile, two and a half furlongs. There was a sixth-placed effort in the Royal Hunt Cup at Royal Ascot and that came after a victory in the Betfred Suffolk Stakes. However, some customers might want a bigger price and there are some good alternatives.

King’s Gambit was a solid performer at Royal Ascot, with the horse landing third place in the Wolferton Stakes over one mile and two furlongs. That came after a disappointing effort at Newbury in the middle of May, although some punters might want to side with a runner who has some recent wins on the board.

Bowmark was able to score at York back in May when winning a novice stakes quite comfortably, with that being followed by a disappointing fourteenth place out of eighteen runners in the Qatar Prix du Jockey Club. However, Skukuza had a couple of smart wins at the Curragh in May and June respectively before a midfield finish in the Coral Golden Mile.

Past Winners

2025 — Strensall Stakes
  1. 1 King Of Cities S M Levey +1100
  2. 2 Boiling Point C Lee +2800
  3. 3 Skukuza R L Moore +1000
  4. 4 Gladius Oisin Murphy +250
  5. 5 King's Gambit James Doyle +600
  6. 6 Checkandchallenge Callum Shepherd +3300
  7. 7 Bullet Point Tom Marquand +225F
  8. 8 Bowmark W Buick +500
2024 — Strensall Stakes
  1. 1 See The Fire SP
  2. 2 Phantom Flight SP
  3. 3 Checkandchallenge SP

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Strensall Stakes FAQ

When does the 2026 Strensall Stakes take place?
The 2026 Strensall Stakes is scheduled to start at 1.50pm on Saturday 22 August 2026. It takes place on day 4 of the 4-day The Ebor Festival.
Where does the 2026 Strensall Stakes take place?
The Strensall 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 Strensall Stakes?
Damysus is the current favourite for the 2026 Strensall Stakes at 9/4 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 Strensall Stakes?
The current 2026 Strensall Stakes market is led by Damysus at 9/4, Persica at 5/1 and Geryon at 8/1. Compare every bookmaker's price in the table above.
Which bookmaker has the best odds for the Strensall Stakes?
In the current market, Bet365 offers the biggest price about Damysus at 9/4. We compare every bookmaker's Strensall Stakes odds in the table above so you can always take the top price.
How have the Strensall Stakes ante-post odds moved?
In the latest ante-post market, Point Lynas has drifted, out to 20/1. Track the full move in the odds table above.
Who won the 2025 Strensall Stakes?
King Of Cities won the 2025 Strensall Stakes at 11/1, ridden by S M Levey.
Can I bet each-way on the Strensall Stakes?
Yes. An each-way bet on the Strensall 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 Strensall Stakes?
Yes. Sign up with the bookmakers listed at Racing-Odds.com, place a qualifying bet on the Strensall Stakes and claim The Ebor Festival free bets and offers once it settles.
Can I watch the 2026 Strensall Stakes live?
Several bookmakers stream the Strensall Stakes live from York. Fund your account or place a qualifying bet, then watch the Strensall Stakes in-play from start to finish.