The full list of entries for the 2025 St James’s Palace Stakes at Royal Ascot can be seen below, with declarations for the feature race on Day 1 due on Sunday morning.
A total of 11 horses remain in contention at the six-day stage for the race, with entries closing at 12pm on Wednesday 11th June – check out the full list of entries below:
- Field of Gold – John & Thady Gosden
- First Wave – Aidan O’Brien
- Henri Matisse – Aidan O’Brien
- Jonquil – Andrew Balding
- Officer – Aidan O’Brien
- Opera Ballo – Charlie Appleby
- Rashabar – Brian Meehan
- Ruling Court – Charlie Appleby
- Scorthy Champ – Joseph Patrick O’Brien
- Shadow of Light – Charlie Appleby
- Windlord – Andrew Balding
St James’s Palace Stakes History
The St James’s Palace Stakes is a prestigious Group 1 flat race held annually at Ascot Racecourse during Royal Ascot. In 2024, it took place on Tuesday 18th June, covering a distance of 7 furlongs and 213 yards (approximately 1,603 meters) on turf. Open to three-year-old colts, the race attracts top milers from around the world.
The 2024 edition featured a remarkable performance by Rosallion, trained by Richard Hannon and ridden by Sean Levey. The colt, owned and bred by Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum, secured victory with a strong finish, overcoming a brief lack of room over 2 furlongs out.
Rosallion edged past Aidan O’Brien’s Henry Longfellow to win by a neck, with French Guineas winner Metropolitan finishing third. The winning time was 1 minute 38.38 seconds, marking a fast run by 0.82 seconds.
Rosallion’s triumph added to the growing prestige of the St James’s Palace Stakes, highlighting its significance in the Royal Ascot calendar and the race continues to serve as a key event for emerging milers aiming to make their mark in Group 1 company.
