King's Stand Stakes Tips & Predictions
| Date | Tuesday June 18, 2018 |
| Track | Royal Ascot |
| Distance | 1000m (5 furlongs) |
| Class | Group 1 |
| Race Type | Set weights |
| Prizemoney | £400,000 |
| Age | 3YO+ |
{Australian-trained runners have won four King's Stand Stakes. Trained to run over the shorter distances, the Australian thoroughbreds demand respect.
{Running quick times aren't important. Back the runners which have won over 1200m as Royal Ascot plays longer than advertised.}
The King's Stand Stakes is held on the opening day of the Royal Ascot festival.
One of the more exciting feature races on the card, the King's Stand Stakes always attracts plenty of attention with punters.
King's Stand Stakes day betting card 2019
| Race No. | Race Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Queen Anne Stakes |
| 2 | Coventry Stakes |
| 3 | King's Stand Stakes |
| 4 | St James's Palace Stakes |
| 5 | Ascot Stakes |
| 6 | Windsor Castle Stakes |
King's Stand Stakes betting selections & tips
King's Stand Stakes history
The introduction of the King's Stand Stakes wasn't by design, but due to inclement weather.
The Royal Stand Plate was to be run over two miles, but due to the heavy rain only five furlongs of the track was able to be used. Subsequently, the long-distance thoroughbreds had to run over the much shorter distance of 1000m.
The King's Stand Stakes has since become one of the most important sprint races at the Royal Ascot festival and having it on the first day of the festival adds to the atmosphere.
Past winners have included many champion sprinters from all around the world. Little Bridge won for Hong Kong in 2012 and the Australians have a great record.
Choisir won in 2003 before Takeover Target won three years later in 2006. Takeover Target was a $1000 purchase for Joe and Ben Janiak and Choisir has since become one of the top stallions to stand at stud in Australia.
Miss Andretti and Scenic Blast continued the Australian success in the years to come but there has been no Australian winner since 2009.
Lester Piggott holds the record for most wins with seven and trainer Vincent O'Brien scored five wins throughout his illustrious career.
It's the one race that escapes the reach of Aidan O'Brien, who has yet to win the King's Stand Stakes.
King's Stand Stakes betting guide
Runners don't need to break the one-minute mark to win, however, 2017 winner Lady Aurelia produced a big effort to win in 0:57.45.
The American-bred sprinter was a three-length winner over Profitable and although the favourite was beaten there were plenty of punters happy to see the popular runner take home the King's Stand Stakes.
Goldream scored an upset at odds of 25/1 in 2015. The son of Oasis Dream wasn't fancied to beat two-time winner Sole Power, which had won the previous two years.
It takes a good horse to win the King's Stand Stakes and international experience is top form for the sprinting race.
Australian racing is known for producing some of the best sprinters in the world and we're confident more Australian-trained runners will come contest the King's Stand Stakes and have good success at Royal Ascot.
Recent King's Stand Stakes winners
| Year | Race Winner |
|---|---|
| 2018 | Blue Point |
| 2017 | Lady Aurelia |
| 2016 | Profitable |
| 2015 | Goldream |
| 2014 | Sole Power |
| 2013 | Sole Power |
| 2012 | Little Bridge |
| 2011 | Prohibit |
| 2010 | Equiano |
| 2009 | Scenic Blast |
| 2008 | Equiano |
| 2007 | Miss Andretti |
| 2006 | Takeover Target |
| 2005 | Chineur |
| 2004 | The Tatling |
| 2003 | Choisir |
| 2002 | Dominica |
| 2001 | Cassandra Go |
| 2000 | Nuclear Debate |
| 1999 | Mitcham |
| 1998 | Bolshoi |
| 1997 | Don't Worry Me |
| 1996 | Pivoltal |
| 1995 | Piccolo |
| 1994 | Lochsong |
| 1993 | Elbio |
| 1992 | Sheikh Albadou |
| 1991 | Elbio |
| 1990 | Dayjur |
| 1989 | Indian Ridge |
| 1988 | Chilibang |
