The Queen Elizabeth II Stakes 2026 will take place at Ascot Racecourse in the United Kingdom on October 17, 2026. Run over one mile on turf, this Group 1 contest attracts leading milers aged three and older. As one of the headline races on British Champions Day, it brings together established performers and emerging stars competing for one of the season’s major prizes.
Race Overview
| Race | Queen Elizabeth II Stakes (Sponsored by Qatar Racing) |
|---|---|
| Grade | Group 1 (G1) |
| Racecourse | Ascot Racecourse, United Kingdom |
| Surface | Turf |
| Distance | 1 mile (approximately 1600m) |
| Eligibility | 3-year-olds and older |
| Date | October 17, 2026 (Saturday) |
| Race No. | Race 5 |
| Scheduled Start | 15:20 local time (UK) |
| Runners | 13 listed in the published racecard; subject to final confirmation |
| Total Prize Money | £1,100,000 guaranteed |
Why International Bettors Follow the Queen Elizabeth II Stakes
The Queen Elizabeth II Stakes is one of Britain’s major Group 1 races for milers. Its position on British Champions Day makes it a key test of the season’s leading horses over one mile, with established champions facing talented younger challengers.
The 2026 entries include Constitution River, Gstaad, Hawk Mountain, More Thunder, Rayif and Zavateri. With horses from several leading training yards represented, the race promises an interesting contest between proven performers and developing talent. The final field and betting market should be checked closer to race day.
Early Betting Odds
The table below is prepared for tracking 1xBet early betting odds. Individual 1xBet prices have not been independently verified, so unconfirmed odds are shown as “—”. Odds may change as the race approaches and the market develops.
Overseas horse-racing markets may initially be offered as Ante-Post betting and later move to fixed-odds markets closer to the race. Always check the latest prices and the bookmaker’s terms before placing a bet.
Last updated: October 13, 2026
| Horse | 1xbet |
|---|---|
| Talk Of New York | 3.75 |
| Rayif | 4.50 |
| Constitution River | 5.00 |
| Ten Bob Tony | 8.00 |
| Zavateri | 8.00 |
| Zeus Olympios | 10.00 |
| More Thunder | 11.00 |
| Gstaad | 15.00 |
| Docklands | 34.00 |
| Hawk Mountain | 41.00 |
| Puerto Rico | 41.00 |
| Dancing Gemini | 100.00 |
| Needle Match | 100.00 |
For the latest available betting markets, visit 1xBet.
Previous Year Result (2025)
Winner: Cicero’s Gift
2nd:The Lion In Winter
3rd:Alakazi
Cicero’s Gift won the 2025 Queen Elizabeth II Stakes. The 2026 renewal will see a new group of contenders compete for one of the most prestigious mile titles on the British racing calendar.
Historical Winners
| Year | Winner |
|---|---|
| 2025 | Cicero’s Gift |
| 2024 | Charyn |
| 2023 | Big Rock |
| 2022 | Bayside Boy |
| 2021 | Baaeed |
