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Summer Stakes 2026 Betting Odds

Friday 10 July 2026 · York · By Matthew Glazier

The William Hill Summer Stakes takes place at York Racecourse, with eighteen runners competing over six furlongs. Sayidah Dariyan is likely to go off as favourite, although this is a wide open encounter where there could be any number of winners. First Instinct runs for William Haggas and hasn’t been out of the first three this season.

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Sky Majesty is another William Haggas-trained runner and has the highest official rating in the field, with Nighteyes running for David O’Meara and this will be the fourth outing for a talented four-year-old. Romantic Style has also been in the winners enclosure this term, with Vespertilio another lively contender.

Summer Stakes Runners & Odds

20 runners

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2025 Summer Stakes Betting Tips

Sayidah Dariyan runs for Richard Hughes and there are plenty of signs that the horse can produce a fine performance in the William Hill Summer Stakes. There was a fourth-placed finish in a big field at Royal Ascot, with the 66/1 chance hitting the frame. A repeat of that performance in the Commonwealth Cup could be enough to land the spoils.

This came after finishing third out of ten runners in the Carnarvon Stakes, with that coming after a victory on the all-weather at Chelmsford. However, First Instinct has plenty of solid credentials, with the horse last seen finishing second in a Fillies’ Stakes race at Ayr Racecourse. This came after a third-placed effort in the Sandy Lane Stakes at Haydock.

Sky Majesty hails from the same stable and also stands a chance. There was an outing at Royal Ascot, with the 33/1 shot finishing eighth last time out. It was a fine showing in the Commonwealth Cup and came after an outing on the all-weather at Chelmsford. There were a string of successes at Newbury, Ayr and Chantilly last year.

Nighteyes is a four-year-old who impressed at Royal Ascot and could be set to feature heavily here. The horse might have been outclassed in the Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes although a fourth-placed finish at Royal Ascot was pretty solid. That came after finishing third at Haydock Park when running in a listed race stakes.


2024 Summer Stakes Tips

It’s almost certain that Unequal Love will go off as favourite for the William Hill Summer Stakes, with the four-year-old having ran well this season. There have been three outings, with the horse having won at Newmarket in early May before a fifth-placed finish at the Curragh before a stunning victory at the Royal Ascot meeting.

In the Wokingham Stakes on Day Five of the meeting, the William Haggas-trained runner was able to oblige by half a length. However, there are lots of lively opponents including Raqiya and the three-year-old was able to score for trainer Owen Burrows last time out. This was at Salisbury when fending off five other rivals.

Adaay In Devon has an impressive strike rate, with the three-year-old having won three of his six outings this season. Rod Millman saw his charge triumph at Sandown in the middle of June when obliging as the 11/8 favourite in a five-furlong listed race. There was previously a third-placed finish in the Carnarvon Stakes at Newbury Racecourse in May.

Great Generation was also triumphant on his previous outing, with the three-year-old running for trainer Marco Botti. Eight other contenders were beaten at Lingfield when the horse won the William Hill Chartwell Fillies’ Stakes, with this coming after a solid run at Deauville in the Prix Imprudence when finishing fourth out of seven.

Past Winners

2024 — Summer Stakes
  1. 1 Flora Of Bermuda P J Mcdonald +1400
  2. 2 Adaay In Devon S De Sousa +350
  3. 3 Unequal Love Tom Marquand 11/4F
  4. 4 Great Generation Marco Ghiani +500
  5. 5 Prime Art K Stott +2500
  6. 6 Raqiya Jim Crowley +800
  7. 7 Pink Crystal D Allan +1400
  8. 8 Marine Wave Billy Garritty +2000
  9. 9 Pandora's Gift Jason Hart +2800
  10. 10 Pretty Crystal O J Orr +1200
  11. 11 Silent Words T Eaves +10000
  12. 12 Funny Story Hector Crouch +850

Other ante-post races at York

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  1. John Smiths Cup Sat 11 Jul 2026
    Fav: Warrant Holder
    +700 Unibet
  2. Fav: Ombudsman
    +110 Bet365
  3. Yorkshire Oaks Thu 20 Aug 2026
    Fav: Minnie Hauk
    +275 Bet365
  4. Nunthorpe Stakes Fri 21 Aug 2026
    Fav: Bacio
    +400 Bet365
  5. City of York Stakes Sat 22 Aug 2026
    Fav: Notable Speech
    +400 Bet365
  6. Ebor Handicap Sat 22 Aug 2026
    Fav: Opportunity
    +1000 Unibet

Summer Stakes FAQ

When does the 2026 Summer Stakes take place?
The 2026 Summer Stakes is scheduled to start at 3.00pm on Friday 10 July 2026.
Where does the 2026 Summer Stakes take place?
The Summer Stakes is run at York Racecourse in England.
Who is the favourite for the 2026 Summer Stakes?
Spicy Marg is the current favourite for the 2026 Summer Stakes at 3/1 with Unibet, from 20 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 Summer Stakes?
The current 2026 Summer Stakes market is led by Spicy Marg at 3/1, Flora Of Bermuda at 7/2 and Royal Fixation at 7/1. Compare every bookmaker's price in the table above.
Which bookmaker has the best odds for the Summer Stakes?
In the current market, Unibet offers the biggest price about Spicy Marg at 3/1. We compare every bookmaker's Summer Stakes odds in the table above so you can always take the top price.
Who won the 2024 Summer Stakes?
Flora Of Bermuda won the 2024 Summer Stakes at 14/1, ridden by P J Mcdonald.
Can I bet each-way on the Summer Stakes?
Yes. An each-way bet on the Summer 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 Summer Stakes?
Yes. Sign up with the bookmakers listed at Racing-Odds.com, place a qualifying bet on the Summer Stakes and claim free bets and betting offers once it settles.
Can I watch the 2026 Summer Stakes live?
Several bookmakers stream the Summer Stakes live from York. Fund your account or place a qualifying bet, then watch the Summer Stakes in-play from start to finish.