Great Britain
Ascot · 16.06.26
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JockeyBilly Loughnane
TrainerGeorge Boughey
Purse€755,400
Distance1609 metres
Winning time1m 38.48s
SurfaceTurf
Conditions3-year-old colts
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At The Races · English commentaryResult
6 runners · prize money to 6th placePosHorseJockey · TrainerMarginPrize
4thPower Blue3yo colt by Space Blues × VisionsDavid EganRobson Aguiar4€43,600
5thLord Britain3yo colt by Universal × Time To StrikeBenoit De La SayetteI Mohammed & J SantosNeck€21,900
6thPuerto Rico3yo colt by Wootton Bassett × April ShowersChristophe SoumillonAidan O'Brien5 ½€11,000
Pedigree of the winner
Connections
JockeyBilly Loughnane
TrainerGeorge Boughey
Bow Echo in 2026
2 other winsTrainer / Jockey / Track
Sussex Stakes1609 metres · €1,162,1001stGeorge BougheyBilly Loughnane29.07.2026GoodwoodPrize money €988,573Race detailsWatch
2000 Guineas Stakes1609 metres · €610,1001stGeorge BougheyBilly Loughnane02.05.2026NewmarketPrize money €346,001Race detailsWatch
All winners since 2020
| Year | Winner | Trainer / Jockey | Owner / Breeder | Video | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Field Of GoldKingman × Princess De Lune | John & Thady GosdenColin Keane | JuddmonteRoundhill Stud | ||
| 2024 | RosallionBlue Point × Rosaline | Richard HannonSean Levey | Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al MaktoumSheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum | ||
| 2023 | PaddingtonSiyouni × Modern Eagle | Aidan O'BrienRyan Moore | Tabor,Smith,Magnier,Westerberg,BrantDayton Investments Ltd | ||
| 2022 | CoroebusDubawi × First Victory | Charlie ApplebyWilliam Buick | GodolphinGodolphin | ||
| 2021 | Poetic FlareDawn Approach × Maria Lee | Jim BolgerKevin Manning | Mrs J S BolgerJ S Bolger | ||
| 2020 | Palace PierKingman × Beach Frolic | John & Thady GosdenFrankie Dettori | Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed Al MaktoumHighclere Stud And Floors Farming |
History since 1950
St James's Palace Stakes77Editions since 1950
0Multiple winners
0%Won by fillies or mares0 of 77 · 0 of the last 20
26.00Longest-priced winnerBrief Truce · 1992
Record holders
Most wins since 19501Aidan O'BrienTrainer · 2008, 2009, 2015, 2019, 2023 …9 wins
1Coolmore GroupOwner · 2008, 2009, 2015, 2019, 2023 …9 wins
3Michael KinaneJockey · 1992, 1994, 2000, 2002, 2004 …6 wins
4Court MartialSire · 1952, 1958, 1959, 19624 wins
4NearcoDamsire · 1955, 1956, 1966, 19744 wins
6Lord Howard de WaldenBreeder · 1979, 1990, 19943 wins
Biggest upsets
Longest-priced winners1Brief Truce1992 · Michael Kinane26.00
2Horage1983 · Steve Cauthen19.00
3Radetzky1976 · Pat Eddery17.00
4Court Sentence1962 · Eph Smith13.50
5Track Spare1966 · Jimmy Lindley12.11
Show all 77 winners since 1950Hide the list
| Year | Winner | Trainer / Jockey | Owner / Breeder | Odds | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Bow EchoNight of Thunder × Aristocratic Lady | George BougheyBilly Loughnane | Exors Of The Late Sheikh Mohammed ObaidSheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum | 1.83 | |
| 2025 | Field Of GoldKingman × Princess De Lune | John & Thady GosdenColin Keane | JuddmonteRoundhill Stud | 1.73 | |
| 2024 | RosallionBlue Point × Rosaline | Richard Hannon Jr.Sean Levey | Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al MaktoumSheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum | 3.50 | |
| 2023 | PaddingtonSiyouni × Modern Eagle | Aidan O'BrienRyan Moore | Coolmore GroupDayton Investments Ltd | 3.20 | |
| 2022 | CoroebusDubawi × First Victory | Charlie ApplebyWilliam Buick | GodolphinGodolphin | 1.91 | |
| 2021 | Poetic FlareDawn Approach × Maria Lee | Jim BolgerKevin Manning | Jackie BolgerJim Bolger | 4.50 | |
| 2020 | Palace PierKingman × Beach Frolic | John GosdenFrankie Dettori | Hamdan bin Mohammed Al MaktoumHighclere Stud & Floors Farming | 5.00 | |
| 2019 | Circus MaximusGalileo × Duntle | Aidan O'BrienRyan Moore | Coolmore GroupFlaxman Stables Ireland Ltd | 11.00 | |
| 2018 | Without ParoleFrankel × Without You Babe | John GosdenFrankie Dettori | John & Tanya GuntherJohn Gunther | 3.25 | |
| 2017 | Barney RoyExcelebration × Alina | Richard Hannon Jr.James Doyle | GodolphinEliza Park International | 3.50 | |
| 2016 | Galileo GoldPaco Boy × Galicuix | Hugo PalmerFrankie Dettori | Al Shaqab RacingBrian O'Rourke | 7.00 | |
| 2015 | GleneaglesGalileo × You'resothrilling | Aidan O'BrienRyan Moore | Coolmore GroupYou'resothrilling Syndicate | 1.53 | |
| 2014 | KingmanInvincible Spirit × Zenda | John GosdenJames Doyle | JuddmonteJuddmonte | 1.73 | |
| 2013 | Dawn ApproachNew Approach × Hymn of the Dawn | Jim BolgerKevin Manning | GodolphinJim Bolger | 2.25 | |
| 2012 | Most ImprovedLawman × Tonnara | Brian MeehanKieren Fallon | Iraj ParviziSkymarc Farm | 10.00 | |
| 2011 | FrankelGalileo × Kind | Sir Henry CecilTom Queally | JuddmonteJuddmonte | 1.00 | |
| 2010 | Canford CliffsTagula × Mrs Marsh | Richard Hannon Sr.Richard Hughes | Heffer / Roy / InstanceS & S Hubbard Rodwell | 3.75 | |
| 2009 | MastercraftsmanDanehill Dancer × Starlight Dreams | Aidan O'BrienJohnny Murtagh | Coolmore GroupLynch Bages Ltd | 1.83 | |
| 2008 | HenrythenavigatorKingmambo × Sequoyah | Aidan O'BrienJohnny Murtagh | Coolmore GroupWestern Bloodstock | 1.57 | |
| 2007 | Excellent ArtPivotal × Obsessive | Aidan O'BrienJamie Spencer | Coolmore GroupCheveley Park Stud | 9.00 | |
| 2006 | AraafaMull of Kintyre × Resurgence | Jeremy NosedaAlan Munro | Al Homaizi / Al SagarSweetmans Bloodstock | 3.00 | |
| 2005 | ShamardalGiant's Causeway × Helsinki | Saeed bin SuroorKerrin McEvoy | GodolphinDr Phillip McCarthy, Fred Hertrich, John Fielding | 2.75 | |
| 2004 | AzamourNight Shift × Asmara | John OxxMichael Kinane | Aga Khan StudsAga Khan Studs | 5.50 | |
| 2003 | ZafeenZafonic × Shy Lady | Mick ChannonDarryll Holland | Jaber AbdullahGainsborough Stud | 9.00 | |
| 2002 | Rock of GibraltarDanehill × Offshore Boom | Aidan O'BrienMichael Kinane | Coolmore GroupJoe Crowley, M/M Aidan P. O'Brien | 1.80 | |
| 2001 | Black MinnalousheStorm Cat × Coral Dance | Aidan O'BrienJohnny Murtagh | Coolmore GroupJohn R Gaines Thoroughbreds & William Condren | 9.00 | |
| 2000 | Giant's CausewayStorm Cat × Mariah's Storm | Aidan O'BrienMichael Kinane | Coolmore GroupCoolmore Group | 4.50 | |
| 1999 | SendawarPriolo × Sendana | Alain de Royer-DupréGérald Mossé | Aga Khan StudsAga Khan Studs | 3.00 | |
| 1998 | Dr FongKris S × Spring Flight | Sir Henry CecilKieren Fallon | The Thoroughbred Corp.Prestonwood Farm, Inc | 5.00 | |
| 1997 | StarboroughSoviet Star × Flamenco Wave | David LoderFrankie Dettori | Sheikh MohammedSheikh Mohammed | 6.50 | |
| 1996 | Bijou d'IndeCadeaux Genereux × Pushkar | Mark JohnstonJason Weaver | Stuart MorrisonWhitsbury Manor Stud | 10.00 | |
| 1995 | BahriRiverman × Wasnah | John DunlopWillie Carson | Hamdan Al MaktoumShadwell Farm Inc & Shadwell Estates Co Ltd | 3.75 | |
| 1994 | Grand LodgeChief's Crown × La Papagena | William JarvisMichael Kinane | Lord Howard de WaldenLord Howard de Walden | 7.00 | |
| 1993 | KingmamboMr. Prospector × Miesque | François BoutinCash Asmussen | Stavros NiarchosFlaxman Holdings | 1.40 | |
| 1992 | Brief TruceIrish River × Falafel | Dermot WeldMichael Kinane | Moyglare StudMoyglare Stud | 26.00 | |
| 1991 | MarjuLast Tycoon × Flame of Tara | John DunlopWillie Carson | Hamdan Al MaktoumKilcarn Stud | 2.75 | |
| 1990 | ShavianKris × Mixed Applause | Sir Henry CecilSteve Cauthen | Lord Howard de WaldenLord Howard de Walden | 12.00 | |
| 1989 | ShaadiDanzig × Unfurled | Sir Michael StouteWalter Swinburn | Sheikh MohammedEdward A. Cox Jr. | 2.50 | |
| 1988 | Persian HeightsPersian Bold × Ready and Willing | Geoff HufferPat Eddery | Yazid SaudBanstead Manor Stud | 5.50 | |
| 1987 | Half a YearRiverman × Six Months Long | Luca CumaniRay Cochrane | John C. MabeeMr & Mrs John C Mabee | 6.50 | |
| 1986 | Sure BladeKris × Double Lock | Barry HillsBrent Thomson | Sheikh MohammedPillar Stud | 5.50 | |
| 1985 | BairnNorthern Baby × Lady Mouse | Luca CumaniLester Piggott | Sheikh Mohammed | 2.50 | |
| 1984 | Chief SingerBallad Rock × Principia | Ron SheatherRay Cochrane | Jeff SmithChief Singer Syndicate | 3.12 | |
| 1983 | HorageTumble Wind × Musicienne | Matt McCormackSteve Cauthen | A. RachidM. McCormack | 19.00 | |
| 1982 | Dara MonarchRealm × Sardara | Liam BrowneMichael Kinane | Mrs Liam BrowneNeville Bycroft | 4.50 | |
| 1981 | To-Agori-MouTudor Music × Sarah Van Fleet | Guy HarwoodGreville Starkey | Andry MuinosRathduff Stud | 3.00 | |
| 1980 | PosseForli × In Hot Pursuit | John DunlopPat Eddery | Ogden Mills PhippsOgden Mills Phipps | 6.50 | |
| 1979 | KrisSharpen Up × Doubly Sure | Sir Henry CecilJoe Mercer | Lord Howard de WaldenLord Howard de Walden | 2.00 | |
| 1978 | JaazeiroSham × Rule Formi | Vincent O'BrienLester Piggott | Robert SangsterCarelaine Stable | 3.50 | |
| 1977 | DonYellow God × Dogana | Bill ElseyEdward Hide | Eugene RyanW. Vischer | 6.50 | |
| 1976 | RadetzkyHuntercombe × Selina Fair | Clive BrittainPat Eddery | Curtis Elliot | 17.00 | |
| 1975 | BolkonskiBalidar × Perennial | Sir Henry CecilGianfranco Dettori | Carlo d'AlessioWoodpark Stud | 1.80 | |
| 1974 | AverofSing Sing × Argentina | Clive BrittainBrian Taylor | Marcos LemosMarcos D. Lemos | 2.75 | |
| 1973 | ThatchForli × Thong | Vincent O'BrienLester Piggott | Jack MulcahyClaiborne Farm | 2.00 | |
| 1972 | Sun PrincePrincely Gift × Costa Sola | Dick HernJimmy Lindley | Sir Michael SobellBallymacoll Stud | 2.75 | |
| 1971 | Brigadier GerardQueen's Hussar × La Paiva | Dick HernJoe Mercer | Jean HislopJohn L. Hislop | 1.36 | |
| 1970 | Saintly SongAureole × Princess Cecilia | Noel MurlessSandy Barclay | Stanhope Joel | 2.00 | |
| 1969 | Right TackHard Tack × Polly Macaw | John SutcliffeGeoff Lewis | J. R. BrownPaul Larkin | 1.67 | |
| 1968 | PetingoPetition × Alcazar | Sam ArmstrongLester Piggott | Marcos LemosPinfold Stud (Nicholas Hall) | 1.91 | |
| 1967 | ReformPall Mall × Country House | Gordon RichardsScobie Breasley | Sir Michael SobellBallymacoll Stud | 1.67 | |
| 1966 | Track SpareSound Track × Rosy Myth | Ronald MasonJimmy Lindley | Ronald MasonMajor and Mrs S. Johnson | 12.11 | |
| 1965 | Silly SeasonTom Fool × Double Deal | Ian BaldingGeoff Lewis | Paul MellonPaul Mellon | 6.00 | |
| 1964 | Roan RocketBuisson Ardent × Farandole | George ToddLester Piggott | T FrostLady Ainsworth | 2.25 | |
| 1963 | CrocketKing Of The Tudors × Chandelier | Geoffrey BrookeDoug Smith | D van CliefEarl of Harrington (Ireland) | 5.50 | |
| 1962 | Court SentenceCourt Martial × Nagaika | Ted LeaderEph Smith | Jim Joel | 13.50 | |
| 1961 | Tudor TreasureKing Of The Tudors × Turkish Treasure | Jack WattsDoug Smith | Lord Derby | 3.75 | |
| 1960 | VentureRelic × Rose O'Lynn | Alec HeadGeorge Moore | Aly KhanAga Khan III & Prince Aly Khan | 1.03 | |
| 1959 | Above SuspicionCourt Martial × Above Board | Cecil Boyd-RochfortHarry Carr | Elizabeth IIHM Queen Elizabeth II (owner-breeder) | 3.25 | |
| 1958 | Major PortionCourt Martial × Better Half | Ted LeaderEph Smith | Jim JoelH. J. (Jim) Joel (owner-breeder) | 2.00 | |
| 1957 | ChevastridPrince Chevalier × Panastrid | Seamus McGrathJimmy Eddery | Joseph McGrath | 9.00 | |
| 1956 | Pirate KingPrince Chevalier × Netherton Maid | Humphrey CottrillDoug Smith | Lionel Brook HollidayMaj. Lionel Holliday | 7.00 | |
| 1955 | TamerlanePersian Gulf × Eastern Empress | Neville BertieScobie Breasley | Lord PorchesterWorksop Manor Stud | 1.73 | |
| 1954 | DariusDante × Yasna | Harry WraggManny Mercer | Sir Percy LoraineSir Percy Loraine, 12th Baronet | 2.00 | |
| 1953 | NearulaNasrullah × Respite | Charles ElseyEdgar Britt | William HumbleRoderick More O'Ferrall and C. Sweeney | 1.67 | |
| 1952 | King's BenchCourt Martial × Kings Cross | M FeakesGordon Richards | A TompesttExecutors of the late Major L. Montagu | 4.00 | |
| 1951 | TurcoFighting Fox × La Rose | Cecil Boyd-RochfortHarry Carr | William Woodward Sr. | 8.00 | |
| 1950 | PalestineFair Trial × Una | Marcus MarshCharlie Smirke | Aga Khan IIIAga Khan III | 1.57 |
Source: G1Stars meeting database – winners, connections, times and starting prices as recorded. Group 1 grading began in 1971.
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