2024 Dewhurst Stakes Odds - The Lion In Winter to take on Shadow Of Light at Newmarket
The 2024 Dewhurst Stakes at Newmarket promises to be a thrilling event, with historic precedence as a launchpad for future champions. Aidan O'Brien's The Lion In Winter currently leads the odds, having shown formidable form post his Acomb Stakes win. However, Shadow Of Light, a recent powerhouse victor from the Middle Park Stakes, poses a significant challenge. Ancient Truth, another strong contender, represents Charlie Appleby's ambition for yet another victory in this prestigious race. With top stables Coolmore and Godolphin heavily represented, expect intense competition and an exciting showcase of young equine talent.
- Latest odds and betting for the 2024 Dewhurst Stakes
- This Group One takes place at Newmarket on Saturday 12th October
- The Lion In Winter leads Shadow Of Light and Ancient Truth in the betting
Day two of the Future Champions Festival at Newmarket is headlined by the Dewhurst Stakes. This historic seven-furlong contest has been won by a whole host of future Classic winners, including Ormonde, Nijinsky, Mill Reef and Frankel.
Let's take a look through the latest Dewhurst Stakes betting and run through the headline entries.
2024 Dewhurst Stakes Odds
| Name | Odds |
|---|---|
| The Lion In Winter | 5/4 |
| Shadow Of Light | 9/4 |
| Ancient Truth | 10/3 |
| Seagulls Eleven | 8/1 |
| Expanded | 20/1 |
| Aftermath | 25/1 |
| Rock Of Cashel | 66/1 |
2024 Dewhurst Stakes Entries
Aidan O'Brien has saddled five of the last nine winners of the Dewhurst, and three of those have returned an odds-on price. The firm favourite for this year's renewal is O'Brien's Acomb Stakes winner The Lion In Winter, who was cut into odds-on favouritism after Acomb runner-up, Wimbledon Hawkeye won the Royal Lodge.
The Lion In Winter came back out to odds-against on Monday when Charlie Appleby announced that Shadow Of Light would be supplemented into Saturday's contest. William Buick's mount powered to victory in the Middle Park Stakes three weeks ago, and Appleby has decided to roll the dice with his top juvenile.
The Lion In Winter came back out to odds-against on Monday when Charlie Appleby announced that Shadow Of Light would be supplemented into Saturday's contest. William Buick's mount powered to victory in the Middle Park Stakes three weeks ago, and Appleby has decided to roll the dice with his top juvenile.
Charlie Appleby will also be represented on Saturday by unbeaten Superlative Stakes winner, Ancient Truth as Godolphin's top trainer looks to land this Group One for a third time. The Lion In Winter could be joined in the field by stablemates Aftermatch, Expanded and Rock Of Cashel.
Wimbledon Hawkeye, Bay City Roller and Field Of Gold all came out of the Dewhurst at the seven-day declaration stages. The only other runner not owned by either Coolmore of Godolphin is Hugo Palmer's Seagulls Eleven, who was beaten by Ancient Truth in the Superlative Stakes before a fine third in the Group One National Stakes last time out.
Wimbledon Hawkeye, Bay City Roller and Field Of Gold all came out of the Dewhurst at the seven-day declaration stages. The only other runner not owned by either Coolmore of Godolphin is Hugo Palmer's Seagulls Eleven, who was beaten by Ancient Truth in the Superlative Stakes before a fine third in the Group One National Stakes last time out.
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