Kensington Palace Stakes 2026: Royal Ascot 6:10pm Preview, Runners, Odds & Betting Tips
Date, Time & Venue
The Kensington Palace Stakes takes center stage at 6:10pm BST on Wednesday, June 17, 2026. It closes day two of Royal Ascot at Ascot Racecourse in Berkshire. The race is a Class 2 handicap for fillies and mares aged four and up, run over the straight mile on turf.
Global Time Zone Conversions
| Region | Local Time |
|---|---|
| United Kingdom (BST) | 18:10 (6:10 pm) |
| India (IST) | 22:40 (10:40 pm) |
| US Eastern (EDT) | 13:10 (1:10 pm) |
| US Pacific (PDT) | 10:10 (10:10 am) |
| Australia Sydney (AEST) | 03:10 (next day, 3:10 am) |
| UAE (GST) | 21:10 (9:10 pm) |
| Singapore (SGT) | 01:10 (next day, 1:10 am) |
ITV1 and free stream on ITVX carry the main UK coverage. Sky Sports Racing offers wall-to-wall analysis and extra angles. Racing TV provides additional commentary for subscribers. In the United States, check NBC Sports or Peacock for select races. International viewers often access via official Ascot digital platforms or licensed betting apps, subject to local rules.
Track Conditions, Weather & Going Report
Official going is Good to Firm. The straight mile at Ascot tends to reward horses that travel smoothly and quicken sharply when the pace lifts. No major rain is forecast, so the surface should stay quick. The ground has been riding true all week, with the rail in its usual position.
Runners, Riders & Key Contenders
A big field of around 25-30 is expected. Here are the main players with current betting odds (subject to late movement):
| Draw | Horse | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | Odds (approx) | Key Recent Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | Alobayyah | Tom Marquand | William Haggas | 8-11 | 7/2 | 3rd over C&D on reappearance, lightly raced and progressive |
| 8 | Radiant Beauty | Ryan Moore | James Owen | 9-0 | 7/1 | Won over C&D last month, beating Song N Dance & Alobayyah |
| 1 | Stateira | James Doyle | Andrew Balding | 9-12 | 8/1 | Group 2 placed on turf, strong AW record, high weight to defy |
| 11 | Miss Nightfall | David Egan | James Fanshawe | 8-10 | 11/1 | Group 3 placed, stable loves this meeting |
| 15 | Oolong Poobong | Jamie Spencer | Edward Bethell | 8-9 | 11/1 | Progressive last summer, Sandringham 4th here last year |
| 12 | Zgharta | Oisin Murphy | Andrew Balding | 8-9 | 12/1 | Beaten favorite in Radiant Beauty’s C&D win last time |
| 16 | Rumba Numba | Jack Mitchell | Roger Varian | 8-9 | 14/1 | Impressive return win at Doncaster 12 days ago |
| 20 | Song N Dance | Saffie Osborne | S Woods | 8-6 | 16/1 | 2nd to Radiant Beauty over C&D last month |
Alobayyah and Radiant Beauty renew rivalry after finishing first and third in a C&D handicap last month. Ryan Moore’s presence on Radiant Beauty adds star quality, but William Haggas’ lightly raced filly looks the one still on the up. Stateira carries top weight yet has the class to make her presence felt if the pace is honest. Watch the draw — big fields on the straight mile can reward those who get a clean run from midfield.
Form, Records & Milestones
The Kensington Palace Stakes is still a relatively young race (launched 2021) but already carries real prestige. William Haggas and Andrew Balding have strong recent records at Royal Ascot. Ryan Moore is chasing more winners this week. Several runners arrive off short breaks or with course experience — Rumba Numba’s recent Doncaster win stands out as a positive comeback signal.
Injury Updates & Team News
All top contenders are declared fit. No major absentees reported in the latest declarations. Trainers have been happy with how their fillies have taken the track this week. The market has remained relatively steady, suggesting connections are confident.
Betting Odds, Win Percentages & Market View
Alobayyah sits clear favorite around 7/2. Radiant Beauty and Stateira trade in the 7/1–8/1 range. The rest of the field stretches out to 50/1 and beyond. Each-way punters have plenty of options in a field this size — four places typically on offer.
Expert Tips & Value Bets
Best Bet: Alobayyah — progressive profile, C&D experience, and still unexposed. Each-Way Value: Rumba Numba — returned in fine style and from a yard in form. Alternative: Oolong Poobong or Zgharta at bigger prices if you want to play the each-way angles in the “small stakes” game. Big-stakes players will likely side with the favorite or Radiant Beauty for the win.
Prediction
Alobayyah looks ready to step forward and confirm the promise she showed behind Radiant Beauty last time. Tom Marquand knows the Ascot straight well. Expect her to quicken clear in the final furlong and give William Haggas another Royal Ascot winner. Radiant Beauty will fight hard, but the Haggas filly gets the nod in a competitive renewal.
