2025 Dante Stakes Odds - The Lion In Winter fancied to win at York again
The 2025 Dante Stakes at York presents a thrilling precursor to the Epsom Derby, featuring top contenders poised to make their mark. Aidan O'Brien's The Lion In Winter is a strong favorite, backed by an unbeaten track record, and faces competition from Alpine Trail and Wimbledon Hawkeye. Several promising runners, including Pride Of Arras and Tuscan Hills, are set to compete in this pivotal trial. The race serves as a significant indicator for the Derby, with past winners often advancing to Derby success.
- Odds and entries for the 2025 Dante Stakes
- This Group Two takes place at York on Thursday 15th May
- The Lion In Winter heads the ante-post betting
What many consider to be the most important trial for the Epsom Derby will be run at York on Thursday, as a field of Epsom hopefuls take part in the historic Dante Stakes. This 10-furlong Group Two has been won by plenty of future Derby winners down the years and this year's renewal promises to be a cracker.
Here's the latest betting for the 2025 Dante Stakes and a look at the headline entries.
2025 Dante Stakes Odds
| Name | Odds |
|---|---|
| The Lion In Winter | 11/8 |
| Alpine Trail | 6/1 |
| Wimbledon Hawkeye | 9/1 |
| Pride Of Arras | 12/1 |
| Tuscan Hills | 12/1 |
| Bar | 14/1 |
2025 Dante Stakes Entries
Aidan O'Brien has won all of the Derby Trials so far this season, so it'll take a brave punter to side against hot-favourite The Lion In Winter. O'Brien's colt was unbeaten in two starts as a juvenile, including an impressive victory in the Acomb Stakes here at York in August.
Charlie Appleby's Alpine Trail will also defend an unbeaten record, having won the Newmarket Stakes on his third outing of 2025. James Owen could be represented by Wimbledon Hawkeye, who followed The Lion In Winter home in the Acomb and steps up in trip following a fifth-place finish in the 2000 Guineas.
Ralph Beckett and Rossa Ryan could team up with the once-raced Pride Of Arras. David Egan has been confirmed in the saddle of the unbeaten Tuscan Hills. The Wathnan Racing colours could be carried by Damysus, who finished third in the Classic Trial at Sandown last month.
Surprise Blue Ribband Trial winner, Sea Scout has been entered by Simon & Ed Crisford. Other potential runners include Royal Playwright, Seacruiser, Trinity College and Devils' Advocate.
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