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Golden Jubilee Stakes
The Golden Jubilee Stakes is the final Group 1 race to be staged in the context of the Royal Ascot Festival, which takes place at Ascot Racecourse every June. Since it was inaugurated in 1868 the Golden Jubilee Stakes have been known by many different names. The original title of the race was the All-Aged Stakes, which was changed in 1926 to the Cork And Orrery Stakes. The new name was chosen in honour of the 9th Earl of Cork, a prominent figure in the 19th century. It was not until 2002 that the flat race was renamed the Golden Jubilee Stakes, in commemoration of Queen Elizabeth II 'Golden Jubilee'. It was the same year that the event was promoted to Group 1 status.
The Golden Jubilee Stakes are a sprint race, held over six furlongs. Since 2005 the event is part of the Global Sprint Challenge, which has resulted in contenders from all over the world travelling to Ascot to take a shot at international sprinting fame. The Jubilee Stakes are currently the last event of this new three race series, it is preceded by the King's Stand Stakes and the July Cup. The race is open to thoroughbred horses of both genders aged three years and older, who compete for the tantalising purse of £450,000.
Recent Winners of the Golden Jubilee Stakes:
| Year | Winner | Jockey | Trainer | Time |
2010 |
Starspangled- |
Johnny Murtagh |
Aidan O'Brien |
1:12.57 |
2009 |
Art Connoisseur |
Tom Queally |
Michael Bell |
1:14.90 |
2008 |
Kingsgate Native |
Seb Sanders |
John Best |
1:13.33 |
2007 |
Soldier's Tale |
Johnny Murtagh |
John Best |
1:14.51 |
2006 |
Les Arcs |
John Egan |
Tim Pitt |
1:13.12 |
2005 |
Cape Of Good Hope |
Michael Kinane |
David Oughton |
1:08.58 |
Golden Jubilee Stakes Odds and News
18 Jun 2011: Royal Ascot Saturday 18 June
The Royal Ascot Festival finishes on Saturday 18 June, with the highlight the Group 1 Golden Jubilee Stakes. Read on as we take a look at the top contenders for this event.
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The 6 furlong Group 1 Golden Jubilee Stakes will start at 3:45PM as race 3 on the card. It is a race for 3 year olds and up, and part of the British Champions’ Series and the Global Sprint Challenge.
Delegator is the favorite for this race, in the odds at 9/2 to win. Coming off a win in the Group 2 Duke of York Blue Square Stakes, Delegator is in fine form to take another victory.
Star Witness follows at 5/1 to win, and is fresh from a second place in the Group 1 King’s Stand Stakes. We cannot recommend him here, as he is certainly not used to such brief pauses between races after spending most of his career in Australia.
Bated Breath comes next at 6/1 to win. While on a two run winning streak, Bated Breath has previously contested Listed races at best. A lot of experience at the distance might help, along with clearly better form than previous seasons, but we think it is a stretch to back Bated Breath for the win.
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