2026 Ascot Gold Cup Odds - Scandinavia and Rahiebb set for Royal showdown
The 2026 Ascot Gold Cup, the highlight of the Royal meeting, features an impressive field with Scandinavia as the favourite after a stellar season. Rahiebb, narrowly beaten by Scandinavia in the St Leger, aims for revenge after a Yorkshire Cup win. Defending champion Trawlerman is doubtful due to injury, while notable entries include Caballo De Mar and Sweet William. With several Group One winners in the mix, this year's race promises high drama and intense competition among leading stayers.
- Latest odds and betting for the 2026 Ascot Gold Cup
- This Group One takes place on day three of Royal Ascot on Thursday 18th June
- Scandinavia leads Rahiebb in the current betting
The middle day of the Royal meeting is headlined by the most prestigious race of this famous meeting, the Ascot Gold Cup. This historic Group One was held at Ascot over 220 years ago, and the first two from last season's St Leger will renew rivalries on the Royal stage.
Let's take a look through the latest Ascot Gold Cup betting and run through the headline entries.
2026 Ascot Gold Cup Odds
| Name | Odds |
|---|---|
| Scandinavia | 11/8 |
| Rahiebb | 3/1 |
| Trawlerman | 6/1 |
| Caballo De Mar | 8/1 |
| Sweet William | 10/1 |
| Bar | 16/1 |
2026 Ascot Gold Cup Entries
After finishing fifth in last year's Queen's Vase, Scandinavia ended his three-year-old season with wins in the Bahrain Trophy, the Goodwood Cup and the St Leger at Doncaster. Aidan O'Brien's star has won the Vintage Crop and the Saval Beg this term, and tops the Ascot Gold Cup betting at a best price of 11/8.
Rahiebb was beaten a neck by Scandinavia in that Classic at Doncaster, and will renew rivalries with the faviourite after an impressive victory in the Yorkshire Cup. Defending champion Trawlerman sits third in the market, but seems likely to miss the meeting after suffering a spring setback.
George Scott will be represented by Caballo De Mar, after his stable star claimed a second Group One win on French soil last month. John and Thady Gosden's leading hope could be Sagaro Stakes winner Sweet William. Joseph O'Brien has also entered Irish St Leger winner Al Riffa.
Queen's Vase winner Carmers will return to the Royal Meeting on the back of an impressive victory in the His Majesty's Plate at Down Royal. Ten-year-old Dubai Future will return to Group One company after beating Sweet William in the Henry II Stakes. Other likely runners include for Epsom Derby runner-up Lazy Griff, Willie Mullins' recruit Le Destrier, Andrew Balding's Group Three winner Further, and Al Nayyir for trainer Tom Clover.
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