11 runnings analysed
3.9 avg winning SP
55% won by the favourite
91% from the top 3 in the market
118 avg winning OR (109–126)
8.0f distance
St James's Palace Stakes trends — the winning angles
From the last 11 runnings. Each figure is the share of winners that fit the angle:
- 100% of winners started 14/1 or shorter.
- 100% of winners carried an official rating of 90+.
- 100% of winners carried an official rating of 100+.
- 100% of winners had won at the distance before.
- 100% of winners came from a single-figure draw.
- 91% of winners came from the top 3 in the market.
- 91% of winners started 8/1 or shorter.
- 9% of winners returned a double-figure SP (10/1+).
- 9% of winners wore headgear.
- 82% of winners were running at the course for the first time.
- 73% of winners were drawn 6 or lower.
- 64% of winners were Irish-bred.
- 55% of winners were won by the favourite.
- 55% of winners saw the favourite at least place.
Trainers & jockeys to note
Trainers with the strongest recent record: A P OBrien, Richard Hannon.
Jockeys to note: Ryan Moore, Frankie Dettori.
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Recent St James's Palace Stakes winners
| Year | Winner | SP |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Bow Echo (IRE) | 1.8 |
| 2025 | Field Of Gold (IRE) | 1.7 |
| 2024 | Rosallion (IRE) | 3.5 |
| 2023 | Paddington (GB) | 3.2 |
| 2022 | Coroebus (IRE) | 1.9 |
| 2021 | Poetic Flare (IRE) | 4.5 |
| 2019 | Circus Maximus (IRE) | 11.0 |
| 2018 | Without Parole (GB) | 3.2 |
| 2017 | Barney Roy (GB) | 3.5 |
| 2016 | Galileo Gold (GB) | 7.0 |
Why trust these numbers
Every figure here is computed from official results in our database — the same engine that scores every runner each morning, logged before the off on our public track record. See also the Ascot draw bias. Get today's tips.