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2026 Roses Stakes Preview
A Listed race which is run over five furlongs, the Roses Stakes is restricted to two-year-old runners only, in which fillies and mares receive a 5lb allowance. The race is currently featured on the final day of the four-day York Ebor Festival, which takes place in August of each year.
Roses Stakes Information:
Our dedicated York tips page will not only bring you predictions from the OLBG racing tipsters for the upcoming card that includes the Roses Stakes, but will also have predictions for each meeting at York throughout the season, so be sure to head over there. You may also be interested in other preview blogs that we have packed full of information. Head down to the Other Principal Races at York Racecourse section for links to these.
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How competitive is the Roses Stakes market? When looking at the over-rounds for the last 20 renewals, the most competitive market was in 2023, when the race had an over-round of 106%. The race in 2024 was a race that was most in the bookie's favour with an over-round of 129%, whilst on average over the last 20 renewals of the Roses Stakes, the over-round has been 117%, which means the bookie expects to pay out £100 for every £117 which is bet.
Below you will find the 2026 Roses 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 Roses Stakes Trend Analysis.
These are the top three quickest-run Roses Stakes races over the last 20 renewals:
- Big Time Baby (57.11) in 2016
- Star Rover (57.33) in 2009
- Alligator Alley (57.69) in 2019
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 Roses Stakes next time out, then you would have backed a total of 3 winners. Backing all 20 runners who have been out since their win at SP next time out would have returned an LSP of -3.67. Before placing your bet on the 2026 Roses Stakes, see which other runners today are being backed on the racing predictions page.
When looking over the past 20 renewals, a time of 57.11 was set by Big Time Baby in 2016, trained by Tom Dascombe and ridden by Frankie Dettori, which is the quickest time over that period. The slowest winning time was set in 2013 when Hot Streak won in a time of 1:01.22 for trainer Kevin Ryan, who booked Jamie Spencer in the saddle.
Roses Stakes Past Winners
Here are the Roses 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 are 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 Roses Stakes are also displayed, along with the starting price at which the horse was sent off.
| Year | Horse (Drawn) | Info |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 57.73 | Revival Power (IRE) 2yo 8-11 (6 of 8) 13/2 | David Allan Tim Easterby (GB) |
| 2024 58.18 | Tropical Storm (GB) 2yo 9-2 (1 of 16) 5/2F | Oisin Murphy Andrew Balding (GB) |
| 2023 58.65 | Inquisitively (GB) 2yo 9-2 (7 of 10) 6/1 | William Buick Kevin Philippart De Foy (GB) |
| 2022 57.71 | Treasure Trove (IRE) 2yo 8-12 (4 of 9) 4/1 | W J Lee P Twomey (IRE) |
| 2021 58.59 | Attagirl (GB) 2yo 8-9 (7 of 9) 7/2 | Daniel Tudhope K R Burke (GB) |
| 2020 59.48 | Acklam Express (IRE) 2yo 9-0 (2 of 10) 100/30F | Tom Marquand Nigel Tinkler (GB) |
| 2019 57.69 | Alligator Alley (GB) 2yo 9-0 (10 of 12) 11/8F | Donnacha O'Brien Joseph Patrick O'Brien (IRE) |
| 2018 58.90 | Well Done Fox (GB) 2yo 9-3 (1 of 11) 13/2 | Jim Crowley Richard Hannon (GB) |
| 2017 59.19 | Sound And Silence (GB) 2yo 9-3 (9 of 12) 9/2 | James Doyle Charlie Appleby (GB) |
| 2016 57.11 | Big Time Baby (IRE) 2yo 9-0 (5 of 8) 6/1 | Frankie Dettori Tom Dascombe (GB) |
Where have the winning runners come from?
Here are the countries where the winning trainers of the Roses Stakes have been based:
- GB: 18 winners with an additional 34 placings from 182 runners
- IRE: 2 winners with an additional 2 placings from 8 runners
- USA: 0 winners with an additional 0 placings from 1 runner
- AUS: 0 winners with an additional 0 placings from 1 runner
2025 Roses Stakes Replay
Roses Stakes Trainer Statistics
One trainer has not had the best of times in the Roses Stakes; Richard Fahey has sent a total of 10 runners to the race without recording a win.
Here are some of the top Roses 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Ryan | 16-1-2 | -12.00 | -12.32 |
| K R Burke | 11-1-1 | -6.50 | -7.90 |
| Richard Hannon | 5-1-2 | +2.50 | +1.30 |
| Tom Dascombe | 5-1-3 | +2.00 | +5.00 |
| Charlie Appleby | 5-1-3 | +0.50 | +0.70 |
| Tim Easterby | 4-1-2 | +3.50 | +2.80 |
| Michael Bell | 4-1-1 | +0.00 | -1.12 |
| Bryan Smart | 4-1-2 | -1.50 | -1.00 |
| David Evans | 3-1-2 | +12.00 | +8.25 |
| Andrew Balding | 3-1-2 | +0.50 | -0.03 |
Roses Stakes Jockey Statistics
The leading jockey in the Roses Stakes over the last 20 renewals is Jamie Spencer, who has won the race three times, with those three winners coming from Hoyam (2012), Hot Streak (2013) and Mind Of Madness (2014). The only other jockey to have recorded multiple wins in the Roses Stakes is J F Egan (2 wins).
Here are some of the top Roses 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jamie Spencer | 7-3-3 | +6.00 | +2.16 |
| J F Egan | 2-2-2 | +17.50 | +10.94 |
| Daniel Tudhope | 8-1-2 | -3.50 | -2.60 |
| Ryan Moore | 7-1-3 | -4.50 | -3.00 |
| David Allan | 5-1-2 | +2.50 | +1.80 |
| William Buick | 5-1-3 | +2.00 | +1.60 |
| Oisin Murphy | 4-1-2 | -0.50 | -1.03 |
| James Doyle | 3-1-1 | +2.50 | +0.70 |
| Tom Marquand | 3-1-2 | +1.33 | +1.70 |
| W J Lee | 1-1-1 | +4.00 | +2.40 |
2026 Roses Stakes Trends
Favourites finishing positions (oldest to latest): 4, 3, 1, 2, 8, 4, 2, 2, 2, 4, 4, 4, 3, 1, 1, 9, 2, 2, 1, 3
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 (74%) - Not in a G1/Cl3/Cl5-6 (LTO)
- 20 / 20 (80%) - Carried 124 - 131lbs (LTO)
- 20 / 20 (82%) - Within the first 8 of the market
- 20 / 20 (83%) - Achieved an RPR of 76+ (LTO)
- 20 / 20 (83%) - Highest Placed is not Cl3/Cl6
- 20 / 20 (83%) - Highest Run is not G1/Cl3/Cl5
- 20 / 20 (84%) - Break of 7 - 83 days (Last Place)
- 20 / 20 (85%) - In a field of 6 - 23 (LTO)
- 20 / 20 (86%) - Achieved a TS of 49+ (LTO)
- 20 / 20 (89%) - Achieved an RPR of 80+ (Career)
- 19 / 20 (81%) - Placed within last 2 starts
- 19 / 20 (89%) - No bigger than 22/1 (Debut)
- 18 / 20 (83%) - No bigger than 33/1 (Career)
- 18 / 20 (87%) - Won within last 3 starts
- 17 / 20 (70%) - Break of 23 - 129 days (Last Win)
Remember to use the trends listed above, along with the York racing predictions, to see if you can find the winner of the Roses 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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2026 Roses Stakes Runners & Shortlist
The runners and the final trends shortlist for the 2026 renewal of the Roses Stakes will be added once the final declarations are confirmed, which are usually 48 hours before the race.
Roses Stakes Trend Analysis
✅ The trend factor, which has produced 10+ winners and shows the best LSP, an LSP of +37.00, is when runners' last place was 2 starts ago.
❌ The worst-performing factor that has failed to produce a single winner is when runners had a highest class placed of Class 3; when backing these, the trend shows a record of 0-29.
Here are the most recent winning draws, along with the further placings in brackets:
- 2025: Winner in 6 (9,3) [8 Runners]
- 2024: Winner in 1 (16,12) [16 Runners]
- 2023: Winner in 7 (6,9) [10 Runners]
- 2022: Winner in 4 (6,2) [9 Runners]
- 2021: Winner in 7 (10,2) [9 Runners]
The course which has produced the most winners of the Roses Stakes is Goodwood; there have been a total of 9 winners of this race who ran at Goodwood last time out. The next best course, which has produced the second most winners, is Newmarket (July); there have been a total of 3 winners of this race who ran at Newmarket (July) last time out.
The race is open to both sexes, with male runners having produced a total of 14 winners from a total of 134 runners, while female runners have produced 6 winners from a total of 58 runners.
These are the stallions whose offspring have not produced a winner of the Roses Stakes despite multiple attempts:
- Kodiac (0 Wins from 9 runners)
- Showcasing (0 Wins from 7 runners)
- Kyllachy (0 Wins from 5 runners)
- Soldiers Call (0 Wins from 5 runners)
Looking at the winning odds over the last 20 renewals, the biggest-priced winner was Shadow Hunter in 2015, winning for Paul D'Arcy at odds of 33/1 under the guidance of Phillip Makin. Looking at the runners at the head of the market over the last 20 renewals, there have been 4 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 Roses Stakes
Many trainers target races as preparation for the Roses Stakes. These are the races which the recent winners ran in before coming here:
| Info | Last Race |
|---|---|
| 2025 - Revival Power Goodwood - 2nd of 11 (12/1) | Alice Keppel Fillies Conditions Stakes |
| 2024 - Tropical Storm Goodwood - 8th of 9 (9/2) | Richmond Stakes |
| 2023 - Inquisitively Ascot - 3rd of 23 (18/1) | Windsor Castle Stakes |
| 2022 - Treasure Trove Curragh - 2nd of 7 (9/2) | Qatar Racing And Equestrian Club Curragh Stakes |
| 2021 - Attagirl Newbury - 2nd of 17 (14/1) | BetVictor St Hughs Stakes |
| 2020 - Acklam Express Goodwood - 1st of 8 (10/3) | Tatler Nursery Handicap |
| 2019 - Alligator Alley Goodwood - 2nd of 13 (8/1) | Molecomb Stakes |
| 2018 - Well Done Fox Goodwood - 7th of 11 (12/1) | Molecomb Stakes |
| 2017 - Sound And Silence Newmarket (July) - 11th of 12 (7/1) | July Stakes |
| 2016 - Big Time Baby Goodwood - 5th of 9 (9/1) | Molecomb Stakes |
Other Principal races during the York Ebor Festival
Remember to head over to the York predictions page to see which runner the racing tipsters support in the Roses Stakes. Below are the other principal races that we cover during the Ebor Festival, with links to each race blog and information for last year's winners.
Wednesday at the Ebor Festival
The highlight of the opening day of the Ebor Festival is the Juddmonte International, a Group 1 race with a purse of £1.25 million, which is part of the British Champion Series.
| Race | Last Winner | Info |
|---|---|---|
| 13:50 York Ebor HKJC World Pool Handicap | Trefor (IRE) 4yo - 7/1 | Charles Hills Kieran Shoemark |
| 14:25 York Acomb Stakes | Gewan (GB) 2yo - 11/2 | Andrew Balding P J McDonald |
| 15:00 York Great Voltigeur Stakes | Pride Of Arras (IRE) 3yo - 12/1 | Ralph Beckett Rossa Ryan |
| 15:35 York Juddmonte International Stakes | Ombudsman (IRE) 4yo - 7/4 | John & Thady Gosden William Buick |
| 16:10 York Ebor Stayers Heritage Handicap | Santorini Star (IRE) 4yo - 100/30 | William Haggas Tom Marquand |
Thursday at the Ebor Festival
The fillies and mares take centre stage on Thursday at the festival in the Yorkshire Oaks, another Group 1 which is part of the British Champion Series.
| Race | Last Winner | Info |
|---|---|---|
| 13:50 York Lowther Stakes | Royal Fixation (GB) 2yo - 5/2 | Ed Walker William Buick |
| 14:25 York Harrys Half Million By Goffs | Song Of The Clyde (GB) 2yo - 15/2 | Clive Cox Rossa Ryan |
| 15:00 York Clipper Handicap | Bullet Point (GB) 4yo - 15/8 | William Haggas Tom Marquand |
| 15:35 York Yorkshire Oaks | Minnie Hauk (IRE) 3yo - 8/15 | A P O'Brien Ryan Moore |
| 16:10 York Galtres Stakes | Charlottes Web (IRE) 4yo - 11/4 | Simon & Ed Crisford Daniel Tudhope |
| 17:20 York Ebor Fillies Heritage Handicap | Royal Velvet (GB) 4yo - 12/1 | William Knight William Buick |
Friday at the Ebor Festival
The British Champion Series race for Friday at the Ebor Festival is the 500k Nunthorpe over the sprint distance of five furlongs. The Lonsdale Cup is also part of the British Champion Series on Friday.
| Race | Last Winner | Info |
|---|---|---|
| 13:50 York Ebor Mile Heritage Handicap | Fifth Column (IRE) 3yo - 11/4 | John & Thady Gosden William Buick |
| 14:25 York Lonsdale Cup | Trawlerman (IRE) 7yo - 5/6 | John & Thady Gosden William Buick |
| 15:00 York Gimcrack Stakes | Lifeplan (IRE) 2yo - 13/2 | Declan Carroll Zak Wheatley |
| 15:35 York Nunthorpe Stakes | Asfoora (AUS) 7yo - 11/1 | Henry Dwyer Oisin Murphy |
| 16:10 York Ebor Middle Distance Heritage Handicap | Asgards Captain (IRE) 5yo - 16/1 | Dylan Cunha J F Egan |
Saturday at the Ebor Festival
The highlight on the final day of the Ebor Festival is the Ebor Handicap itself, a stamina-testing class two handicap which carries a purse of 500k.
| Race | Last Winner | Info |
|---|---|---|
| 13:50 York Strensall Stakes | King Of Cities (IRE) 3yo - 11/1 | Richard Hannon Sean Levey |
| 14:25 York Melrose Heritage Handicap | Tarriance (GB) 3yo - 5/1 | Andrew Balding Colin Keane |
| 15:00 York City of York Stakes | Never So Brave (IRE) 4yo - 7/2 | Andrew Balding Oisin Murphy |
| 15:35 York Ebor Handicap | Ethical Diamond (IRE) 5yo - 5/1 | W P Mullins William Buick |
| 16:45 York Roses Stakes | Revival Power (IRE) 2yo - 13/2 | Tim Easterby David Allan |
| 17:20 York Ebor Finale Heritage Handicap | Dain Ma Nut In (IRE) 4yo - 11/1 | Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore Daniel Tudhope |
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 Roses 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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Other Principal Races at York Racecourse
Here are some other notable races at the York racecourse throughout the racing season that you may be interested in.
Races in May (Dante Festival)
- Churchill Tyres Handicap
- Jorvik Stakes
- Minster Stakes
- Musidora Stakes
- Dante Stakes
- Hambleton Stakes
- Lindum York Handicap
- Middleton Stakes
- Westow Stakes
- Macmillan Charity Handicap
- Marygate Fillies Stakes
- Michael Seely Memorial Fillies Stakes
- Yorkshire Cup
