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2027 Molecomb Stakes Preview
Open to two-year-old runners, the Molecomb Stakes is a Group 3 race that is run over five furlongs; the race is more often than not all over in under a minute. It takes place at the Glorious Goodwood Festival in late July or early August and features on the second day.
Molecomb Stakes Information:
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How competitive is the Molecomb Stakes market? When looking at the over-rounds for the last 20 renewals, the most competitive market was in 2013, when the race had an over-round of 113%. The race in 2007 was a race that was most in the bookie's favour with an over-round of 126%, whilst on average over the last 20 renewals of the Molecomb Stakes, the over-round has been 118%, which means the bookie expects to pay out £100 for every £118 which is bet.
Below you will find the 2027 Molecomb Stakes Trends. See which patterns have occurred over the recent renewals that you may be able to use for the next renewal. We also have a section that looks at the Molecomb Stakes Trend Analysis.
These are the top three quickest-run Molecomb Stakes races over the last 20 renewals:
- Big Mojo (56.13) in 2024
- Trillium (56.68) in 2022
- Pershaada (56.82) in 2026
Looking at the future form, is the winner worth following next time out? Over the past 20 renewals, if you had followed the winner of the Molecomb Stakes next time out, then you would have backed a total of 2 winners. Backing all 19 runners who have been out since their win at SP next time out would have returned an LSP of -14.00. Whilst we wait for the 2027 Molecomb Stakes, remember you can get daily racing predictions from the expert tipsters on the racing predictions page.
Over the last 20 renewals, it was Big Mojo, trained by Michael Appleby and ridden by Silvestre De Sousa, who set the fastest winning time in the Molecomb Stakes. That runner won the race in a time of 56.13 in 2024. At the other end of the scale, it was the combination of trainer Michael Appleby and jockey Jason Hart with Big Evs who set the slowest winning time; the race-winning time was 1:01.27 in the 2023 renewal.
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Molecomb Stakes Past Winners
Here are the Molecomb Stakes' past winners for the last 10 renewals. Each row details the race year, the winning horse, and the horse's age & weight. Also detailed is the stall from which the horse came and the total number of runners in the race. The horse's trainer and the jockey at the time of winning the Molecomb Stakes are also displayed, along with the starting price at which the horse was sent off.
| Year | Horse (Drawn) | Info |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 56.82 | Pershaada (IRE) 2yo 9-0 (7 of 11) 11/4F | Sean Levey Richard Hannon (GB) |
| 2025 57.16 | Lady Iman (IRE) 2yo 9-3 (2 of 8) 11/8F | Ryan Moore G M Lyons (IRE) |
| 2024 56.13 | Big Mojo (IRE) 2yo 9-3 (7 of 15) 25/1 | Silvestre De Sousa Michael Appleby (GB) |
| 2023 1:01.27 | Big Evs (IRE) 2yo 9-3 (8 of 8) 9/4F | Jason Hart Michael Appleby (GB) |
| 2022 56.68 | Trillium (GB) 2yo 9-0 (6 of 8) 7/1 | Pat Dobbs Richard Hannon (GB) |
| 2021 59.26 | Armor (GB) 2yo 9-1 (11 of 11) 6/1 | Ryan Moore Richard Hannon (GB) |
| 2020 58.59 | Steel Bull (IRE) 2yo 9-1 (7 of 10) 2/1F | Colin Keane M D O'Callaghan (IRE) |
| 2019 58.88 | Liberty Beach (GB) 2yo 8-12 (12 of 13) 11/8F | Jason Hart John Quinn (GB) |
| 2018 58.22 | Rumble Inthejungle (IRE) 2yo 9-1 (6 of 11) 5/1 | Tom Queally Richard Spencer (GB) |
| 2017 1:00.89 | Havana Grey (GB) 2yo 9-1 (10 of 10) 7/2 | P J McDonald K R Burke (GB) |
Where have the winning runners come from?
Here are the countries where the winning trainers of the Molecomb Stakes have been based:
- GB: 17 winners with an additional 39 placings from 197 runners
- IRE: 3 winners with an additional 1 placing from 13 runners
- FR: 0 winners with an additional 0 placings from 2 runners
- USA: 0 winners with an additional 0 placings from 1 runner
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Molecomb Stakes Trainer Statistics
The leading trainer in the Molecomb Stakes over the last 20 renewals is Richard Hannon, who has won the race three times, with those three winners coming from Armor (2021), Trillium (2022) and Pershaada (2026). The only other trainer to have recorded multiple wins in the Molecomb Stakes is Michael Appleby (2 wins). One trainer has not had the best of times in the Molecomb Stakes; Kevin Ryan has sent a total of 16 runners to the race without recording a win.
Here are some of the top Molecomb Stakes trainer statistics over the last 20 renewals (R = Runners, W = Winners, P = Places including winners, Win LSP is based on 1pt Win and EW LSP is based on 0.5pt Win & 0.5pt Place):
| Trainer | R-W-P | Win | EW |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Hannon | 10-3-5 | +8.75 | +3.64 |
| Michael Appleby | 3-2-3 | +26.25 | +16.95 |
| K R Burke | 8-1-3 | -3.50 | -2.08 |
| Tom Dascombe | 6-1-1 | -1.00 | -2.60 |
| Richard Spencer | 3-1-1 | +3.00 | +1.00 |
| Charles Hills | 3-1-1 | +1.00 | -0.20 |
| M D O'Callaghan | 2-1-1 | +1.00 | +0.20 |
| Marcus Tregoning | 1-1-1 | +5.00 | +3.00 |
| G M Lyons | 1-1-1 | +1.38 | +0.83 |
| John Quinn | 1-1-1 | +1.38 | +0.83 |
Molecomb Stakes Jockey Statistics
There are multiple leading jockeys in the Molecomb Stakes over the last 20 renewals, with Ryan Moore, Pat Dobbs, and Jason Hart having all won the race twice. Ryan Moore's winners have been with Armor (2021) and Lady Iman (2025). Pat Dobbs' winners have been with Brown Sugar (2013) and Trillium (2022). Jason Hart winners have been with Liberty Beach (2019) and Big Evs (2023).
Here are some of the top Molecomb Stakes jockey statistics over the last 20 renewals (R = Runners, W = Winners, P = Places including winners, Win LSP is based on 1pt Win and EW LSP is based on 0.5pt Win & 0.5pt Place):
| Jockey | R-W-P | Win | EW |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Moore | 15-2-4 | -5.62 | -6.55 |
| Pat Dobbs | 5-2-2 | +12.00 | +6.00 |
| Jason Hart | 3-2-2 | +2.63 | +1.18 |
| James Doyle | 6-1-2 | +3.00 | +0.50 |
| Richard Kingscote | 5-1-1 | +0.00 | -1.60 |
| Martin Harley | 4-1-3 | +11.00 | +7.45 |
| Tom Queally | 4-1-1 | +2.00 | +0.00 |
| Silvestre De Sousa | 3-1-1 | +23.00 | +13.00 |
| P J McDonald | 3-1-2 | +1.50 | +0.76 |
| Wayne Lordan | 2-1-1 | +5.00 | +2.60 |
2027 Molecomb Stakes Trends
Favourites finishing positions (oldest to latest): 4, 5, 1, 1, 4, 2, 5, 3, 2, 3, 2, 3, 1, 1, 2, 2, (1, 3), 2, 1, 1
The percentage shown is the proportion of runners who fell under that factor. High percentages are less appealing than lower ones, as you would expect them to do well.
- 20 / 20 (77%) - No bigger than 25/1
- 20 / 20 (83%) - Carried 123 - 133lbs (LTO)
- 20 / 20 (84%) - Achieved an RPR of 77+ (LTO)
- 20 / 20 (85%) - Achieved a TS of 50+ (LTO)
- 20 / 20 (87%) - Ran in 1 - 4 races (90 Days)
- 20 / 20 (87%) - Not in a LST/Cl3 (Debut)
- 20 / 20 (87%) - Not on GS/FM/STD-SLW/FS (Debut)
- 20 / 20 (89%) - Sex is not Gelding
- 20 / 20 (89%) - Highest Placed is not G3/Cl3/Cl6
- 19 / 20 (70%) - Achieved an RPR of 83+ (Last Win)
- 19 / 20 (80%) - Not in FRA/SCO/WAL (Last Win)
- 19 / 20 (80%) - Achieved a TS of 70+ (Last 3)
- 19 / 20 (86%) - Won by at least a neck (Last Win)
- 19 / 20 (88%) - Break of 7 - 95 days (Last Win)
- 19 / 20 (89%) - Not in a Handicap (Last Win)
Remember to use the trends listed above, along with the Goodwood racing predictions, to see if you can find the winner of the Molecomb Stakes. Did you know that we have an OLBG Betting School section on OLBG? It is a place to help you improve your betting experience with articles covering numerous topics.
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2027 Molecomb Stakes Runners & Shortlist
The runners and the final trends shortlist for the 2027 renewal of the Molecomb Stakes will be added once the final declarations are confirmed, which are usually 48 hours before the race.
Molecomb Stakes Trend Analysis
❌ The worst-performing factor that has failed to produce a single winner is when runners had 3 career starts over the trip; when backing these, the trend shows a record of 0-59.
Here are the most recent winning draws, along with the further placings in brackets:
- 2026: Winner in 7 (4,11) [11 Runners]
- 2025: Winner in 2 (1,6) [8 Runners]
- 2024: Winner in 7 (10,3) [15 Runners]
- 2023: Winner in 8 (4,3) [8 Runners]
- 2022: Winner in 6 (8,3) [8 Runners]
The courses that have produced the most winners of the Molecomb Stakes are Ascot and Sandown; there have been a total of 4 winners from each of those courses.
The race is open to both sexes, with male runners having produced a total of 15 winners from a total of 161 runners, while female runners have produced 5 winners from a total of 52 runners.
Looking over the past renewals, these are the stallions whose offspring have produced multiple winners of the Molecomb Stakes:
- Exceed And Excel (3 Wins)
- Invincible Spirit (2 Wins)
- No Nay Never (2 Wins)
These are the stallions whose offspring have not produced a winner of the Molecomb Stakes despite multiple attempts:
- Mehmas (0 Wins from 10 runners)
- Kodiac (0 Wins from 9 runners)
- Showcasing (0 Wins from 8 runners)
- Acclamation (0 Wins from 7 runners)
- Dandy Man (0 Wins from 6 runners)
Looking at the winning odds over the last 20 renewals, the biggest-priced winner was Big Mojo in 2024, winning for Michael Appleby at odds of 25/1 under the guidance of Silvestre De Sousa. Looking at the runners at the head of the market over the last 20 renewals, there have been 7 winning favourites in the race. Remember to bookmark the best racing tipsters page so you can get easy access to the best OLBG racing tipsters.
Route to the Molecomb Stakes
Many trainers target races as preparation for the Molecomb Stakes. These are the races which the recent winners ran in before coming here:
| Info | Last Race |
|---|---|
| 2026 - Pershaada Ascot - 4th of 27 (33/1) | Queen Mary Stakes |
| 2025 - Lady Iman Curragh - 2nd of 6 (8/15) | Airlie Stud Stakes |
| 2024 - Big Mojo Beverley - 2nd of 13 (4/1) | Topmark Solutions National EV Bay-Marking Specialist EBF Maiden Stakes |
| 2023 - Big Evs Ascot - 1st of 23 (20/1) | Windsor Castle Stakes |
| 2022 - Trillium Newbury - 1st of 11 (13/8) | bet365 British EBF Maiden Fillies Stakes |
| 2021 - Armor Ascot - 5th of 27 (9/1) | Windsor Castle Stakes |
| 2020 - Steel Bull Naas - 1st of 10 (2/1) | Foran Equine Irish EBF Auction Maiden |
| 2019 - Liberty Beach Sandown - 1st of 10 (9/4) | Chasemore Farm Dragon Stakes |
| 2018 - Rumble Inthejungle Ascot - 4th of 10 (9/1) | Norfolk Stakes |
| 2017 - Havana Grey Sandown - 1st of 8 (3/1) | Allied World Dragon Stakes |
Races Covered at Glorious Goodwood
Here is the schedule for the five-day Glorious Goodwood festival for races which we cover with blogs. Each race will be linked to the race blog, and details of last year's winner are in the table below.
Tuesday at Glorious Goodwood
Part of the British Champion Series, the Goodwood Cup is the highlight on the opening day, a marathon over two miles where stamina is key.
| Race | Last Winner | Info |
|---|---|---|
| Chesterfield Cup Handicap | Al Aali (FR) 4yo - 11/2 | George Scott William Buick |
| Vintage Stakes | Dr Rascal (GB) 2yo - 13/2 | Oliver Cole Kaiya Fraser |
| Lennox Stakes | Lake Forest (GB) 5yo - 10/11 | William Haggas Cieren Fallon |
| Goodwood Cup | Scandinavia (USA) 4yo - 6/5 | A P O'Brien Ryan Moore |
Wednesday at Glorious Goodwood
Run over a mile, the Sussex Stakes is the main race on the second day; this Group 1 is also part of the British Champion Series.
| Race | Last Winner | Info |
|---|---|---|
| Glorious Goodwood 1m4f Handicap | Infraad (IRE) 3yo - 2/1 | William Haggas Tom Marquand |
| Alice Keppel Fillies Conditions Stakes | Wild Blossom (IRE) 2yo - 5/4 | K R Burke James Doyle |
| Oak Tree Stakes | Flora Of Bermuda (IRE) 5yo - 5/2 | Andrew Balding James Doyle |
| Molecomb Stakes | Pershaada (IRE) 2yo - 11/4 | Richard Hannon Sean Levey |
| Sussex Stakes | Bow Echo (IRE) 3yo - 10/11 | George Boughey Billy Loughnane |
Thursday at Glorious Goodwood
The Group 1 Nassau Stakes is the highlight on Thursday, contested over 1m2f and restricted to only fillies and mares, the race is part of the British Champion Series.
| Race | Last Winner | Info |
|---|---|---|
| Kincsem Handicap | Ciarrai Abu (IRE) 3yo - 100/30 | Harry Eustace George Wood |
| Richmond Stakes | Mans Best Friend (IRE) 2yo - 11/2 | A P O'Brien Ryan Moore |
| Gordon Stakes | Enceladus (IRE) 3yo - 6/4 | Joseph Patrick O'Brien Dylan Browne McMonagle |
| Nassau Stakes | Diamond Necklace (IRE) 3yo - 4/6 | A P O'Brien Ryan Moore |
Friday at Glorious Goodwood
Friday features a couple of decent handicaps, with the Goodwood Handicap a stamina-testing race and the Golden Mile, which is a heritage handicap. The highlight of the day is the King George Stakes, a sprint run over five furlongs.
| Race | Last Winner | Info |
|---|---|---|
| Goodwood Handicap | Defiantly (FR) 4yo - 11/4 | Joseph Patrick O'Brien Dylan Browne McMonagle |
| Thoroughbred Stakes | Shayem (IRE) 3yo - 17/2 | K R Burke Clifford Lee |
| Golden Mile Handicap | Archivist (GB) 4yo - 16/1 | Hamad Al Jehani Callum Rodriguez |
| King George Stakes | American Affair (GB) 6yo - 12/1 | Jim Goldie Paul Mulrennan |
Saturday at Glorious Goodwood
Saturday is the day of one of the biggest handicaps on the flat, the Stewards Cup, 20+ runners over six furlongs compete in this heritage handicap.
| Race | Last Winner | Info |
|---|---|---|
| Summer Handicap | Hopewell Rock (IRE) 4yo - 5/1 | George Boughey Ryan Moore |
| Glorious Stakes | Enfjaar (IRE) 6yo - 8/1 | Roger Varian Ray Dawson |
| Lillie Langtry Stakes | Goodie Two Shoes (IRE) 7yo - 8/1 | Joseph Patrick O'Brien Dylan Browne McMonagle |
| Stewards Cup | Evening Saigon (IRE) 4yo - 16/1 | Hamad Al Jehani James Doyle |
Article Contributor Information
We are fortunate to have an excellent team of specialists and experts at OLBG. Contributing to the creation and maintenance of this Molecomb Stakes Preview are Andy and James. They both work on the Horse Racing Tips team, overseeing the tipsters and managing the tip settlement, while also creating and managing all the horse racing event previews for Flat racing.
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