Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes 2026
The Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes is one of Royal Ascot’s premier sprint races, run over 6f. It brings together elite sprinters from Britain, Ireland, Europe, Japan and Australia, and it usually rewards a horse with proven Group-class sprint form, a strong recent RPR, and the ability to cope with a truly-run straight-course contest.
This year’s renewal has a strong international feel, headed by Joliestar, Satono Reve, Overpass, Lake Forest, Sajir, Comanche Brave and Flora Of Bermuda. From a pure trends perspective, Joliestar and Lake Forest both achieved a perfect 15/15 match, while Sajir, Comanche Brave, Flora Of Bermuda and Satono Reve all score strongly on 14/15.
The star-rating table below follows the same expanded format as the previous Royal Ascot race pages, with trends, ratings, speed, trainer angles and overall profile all combined into one final view.
Key Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes Trends
- Career Class: 20/20 winners achieved a career RPR of 114+.
- Official Rating: 20/20 winners held an OR of 108+.
- Recent RPR: 20/20 winners achieved an RPR of 112+ within their last five starts.
- Highest Placed Class: 20/20 winners had not achieved their highest placing in Group 3 or Class 2 company.
- Debut Ground: 20/20 winners did not debut on heavy, standard-slow or standard going.
- Starting Price: 19/20 winners were no bigger than 33/1.
- Market Position: 19/20 winners were within the first 13 of the market.
- Recent Form: 19/20 winners had placed within their last three starts.
- Winning Form: 19/20 winners had won within their last six starts.
- Career Price: 18/20 winners were no bigger than 50/1 during their career.
- Last Win Margin: 18/20 winners won by at least a neck on their latest win.
- Trip RPR: 17/20 winners achieved an RPR of 116+ over the trip.
- Last Three RPR: 17/20 winners achieved an RPR of 112+ within their last three starts.
- Last-Time Margin: 16/20 winners were beaten no more than 4½ lengths last time out.
- Last Win Price: 16/20 winners were no bigger than 8/1 on their latest win.
The pure trends shortlist is headed by Joliestar and Lake Forest, who both achieved a perfect 15/15 match. Sajir, Comanche Brave, Flora Of Bermuda and Satono Reve all score strongly on 14/15, with Almeraq and Overpass both on 13/15.
Turf Talk Eliminator + Ratings
| Horse | Trends | Rating | RPR/TS | Profile | Speed | Trainer | Positives | Negatives | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joliestar | 15/15 | 394 | 133 / – | ★★★★★ | ★★★☆☆ | ★★★★☆ | Perfect 15/15 trends match, best RPR in the field, progressive winning profile and James McDonald booked for Chris Waller. | No Topspeed figure supplied and short enough in a deep international sprint. | Main Selection |
| Lake Forest | 15/15 | 386 | 129 / 113 | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | Perfect 15/15 trends match, William Haggas yard in strong form, stall 1 and a strong RPR/TS profile. | Needs to prove stall 1 is the right place to be and Cieren Fallon recent strike-rate is modest. | Main Danger |
| Satono Reve | 14/15 | 384 | 131 / 116 | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | Strong 14/15 trends score, high RPR, solid Topspeed and Ryan Moore booked. | Drawn high in stall 18 and has to adapt to the Royal Ascot straight track. | International Danger |
| Overpass | 13/15 | 380 | 130 / 116 | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | High RPR, strong Topspeed and proven hardened sprint profile. | Quick turnaround and has to translate overseas form to Ascot. | Ratings Danger |
| Sajir | 14/15 | 378 | 130 / 109 | ★★★★☆ | ★★★☆☆ | ★★★★★ | Strong 14/15 trends match, high RPR and Andre Fabre yard in excellent recent form. | Topspeed is slightly lower than some of the strongest speed horses. | Shortlist |
| Flora Of Bermuda | 14/15 | 376 | 126 / 114 | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | Strong trends profile, James Doyle booked, solid TS figure and proven high-class sprint form. | Needs to find a little on RPR against the top-rated runners. | Each-Way Chance |
| Comanche Brave | 14/15 | 372 | 126 / 111 | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★☆☆ | Strong 14/15 trends score and good RPR/TS balance. | Needs to step forward again to beat the top international sprinters. | Place Chance |
| Powerful Glory | 12/15 | 370 | 128 / 121 | ★★★☆☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★☆☆☆ | Best Topspeed figure in the field and a strong RPR. | Only 12/15 trends and Postdata flags a finish concern. | Speed Outsider |
| Kind Of Blue | 11/15 | 368 | 126 / 114 | ★★★☆☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | James Fanshawe yard is in strong form and the horse has a good speed profile. | Only 11/15 trends and may need more on the ratings. | Possible |
| Lugal | 12/15 | 364 | 123 / 101 | ★★★☆☆ | ★★★☆☆ | ★★★★☆ | Japanese sprint form and a solid 12/15 trends score. | Ratings sit below the main contenders. | Outside Chance |
| Almeraq | 13/15 | 362 | 122 / 101 | ★★★★☆ | ★★★☆☆ | ★★★★★ | William Haggas yard in excellent form and a strong 13/15 trends score. | Needs a big career best on figures. | Trends Outsider |
| Khaadem | 9/15 | 356 | 125 / 89 | ★★☆☆☆ | ★★☆☆☆ | ★★★☆☆ | Dual winner of this race and proven Ascot specialist. | Trends score and current speed figure are both below the leading contenders. | Course Specialist |
Key: ★★★★★ excellent, ★★★★☆ strong, ★★★☆☆ fair, ★★☆☆☆ below ideal, ★☆☆☆☆ concern.
Final Turf Talk Filter
The final shortlist is headed by Joliestar, Lake Forest, Satono Reve, Overpass, Sajir, Flora Of Bermuda and Comanche Brave.
Joliestar comes out on top because she is a perfect 15/15 trends match and owns the best RPR in the race. Her winning profile is very strong and James McDonald is a positive booking.
Lake Forest is the main danger. He is also a perfect 15/15 trends match, has a strong RPR/TS combination and represents the in-form William Haggas yard.
Satono Reve is a major international danger with a strong 14/15 trends score, high RPR and Ryan Moore booked, while Overpass is very strong on ratings and speed.
Sajir, Flora Of Bermuda and Comanche Brave all have strong enough trends scores to be involved, while Powerful Glory is interesting purely on Topspeed.
Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes 2026 Tips
1. Joliestar 2/1
Joliestar is the Turf Talk selection after achieving a perfect 15/15 trends score.
She has the best RPR in the race, a powerful winning profile and James McDonald booked. She looks the strongest all-round contender.
2. Lake Forest 11/1
Lake Forest is the main danger.
He is also a perfect 15/15 trends match and has a strong RPR/TS combination for William Haggas. He looks a live each-way player at the prices.
3. Satono Reve 9/2
Satono Reve is the international danger.
He brings a strong 14/15 trends score, high RPR, solid Topspeed and Ryan Moore in the saddle.
Turf Talk Verdict
Joliestar gets the vote in the Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes. She is a perfect trends match and owns the best RPR in the race. Lake Forest is the main danger and looks a strong each-way option, while Satono Reve, Overpass and Sajir all deserve respect.
Final Selection
Joliestar
1st: Joliestar 2/1
2nd: Lake Forest 11/1
3rd: Satono Reve 9/2
Each-Way Angle: Flora Of Bermuda 16/1
Ratings Danger: Overpass 16/1
The Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes is a deep international sprint, but the trends, ratings and profile point most strongly towards Joliestar.
