Wokingham Stakes 2026
The Wokingham Stakes is one of Royal Ascot’s most competitive sprint handicaps, run over 6f. It is usually a brutal big-field test where proven handicap form, recent speed figures, draw position, pace setup and the right trends profile all matter.
This year’s renewal is headed in the market by Binhareer, Double Rush, Realign, Ten Pounds, Spy Chief, Completely Random, Fandom and Far Above Dream. From a pure trends perspective, Fandom and Hammer The Hammer both achieved a perfect 15/15 match, while Binhareer, Double Rush, Sondad and Royal Zabeel 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 Wokingham Stakes Trends
- Starting Price: 20/20 winners were no bigger than 33/1.
- Market Position: 20/20 winners were within the first 19 of the market.
- Last Win Ground: 20/20 winners did not win last time on firm, standard-slow, standard or fibresand.
- Handicap Experience: 20/20 winners had run in 2-32 handicaps.
- Last-Time Field Size: 20/20 winners ran in a field of 8-29 last time out.
- Last Win Weight: 20/20 winners carried 121-134lbs on their latest win.
- Career Runs: 20/20 winners had run in 4-42 career races.
- Handicap Placings: 20/20 winners had fewer than 13 handicap placings.
- Career RPR: 19/20 winners achieved a career RPR of 105+.
- Last Win Margin: 18/20 winners won by at least a neck on their latest win.
- Handicap Speed: 18/20 winners achieved a TS of 87+ in handicaps.
- Recent Speed: 17/20 winners achieved a TS of 84+ within their last three starts.
- Class RPR: 17/20 winners achieved an RPR of 100+ in this class.
- Last Win Price: 16/20 winners were no bigger than 8/1 on their latest win.
- Career Speed: 16/20 winners achieved a career TS of 93+.
The pure trends shortlist is headed by Fandom and Hammer The Hammer, who both achieved a perfect 15/15 match. Binhareer, Double Rush, Sondad and Royal Zabeel are close behind on 14/15, while Far Above Dream, Completely Random, Ten Pounds and Thunderbear all score 13/15.
Turf Talk Eliminator + Ratings
| Horse | Trends | Rating | RPR/TS | Profile | Speed | Trainer | Positives | Negatives | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fandom | 15/15 | 386 | 115 / 104 | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★☆☆ | Perfect 15/15 trends match, strong handicap profile, recent win and a good enough RPR/TS blend for this race. | Richard Hannon and Sean Levey recent strike-rates are not standout. | Main Selection |
| Binhareer | 14/15 | 384 | 115 / 97 | ★★★★☆ | ★★★☆☆ | ★★★★★ | Strong 14/15 trends score, consistent profile, William Haggas yard in form and Tom Marquand booked. | Topspeed is not as strong as the main speed dangers and he is short enough in a big field. | Main Danger |
| Double Rush | 14/15 | 382 | 115 / 95 | ★★★★☆ | ★★★☆☆ | ★★★★☆ | Strong 14/15 trends score, progressive winning profile and Andrew Balding yard operating well. | Speed figure is slightly below the strongest sprint-handicap profiles. | Ratings Danger |
| Hammer The Hammer | 15/15 | 380 | 118 / 110 | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★☆☆☆ | Perfect 15/15 trends score, strong RPR, excellent Topspeed and Kevin Ryan has previous Wokingham success. | Kevin Ryan yard is cold in the last 14 days and recent form needs forgiving. | Each-Way Angle |
| Ten Pounds | 13/15 | 378 | 120 / 116 | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★☆☆☆ | Best RPR/TS combination in the race and strong recent run. | Only 13/15 trends, trainer/jockey recent data is quiet and has a Postdata GE concern. | Ratings Horse |
| Sondad | 14/15 | 374 | 116 / 107 | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★☆☆ | Strong 14/15 trends score, good speed figure and arrives in winning form. | Needs to step forward again from a lower-rated profile. | Value Play |
| Royal Zabeel | 14/15 | 372 | 116 / 108 | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★☆☆ | Strong trends score, good RPR/TS balance and a solid handicap profile. | Needs to prove he is ahead of the handicapper in this deeper race. | Shortlist |
| Spy Chief | 12/15 | 368 | 114 / 96 | ★★★☆☆ | ★★★☆☆ | ★★★☆☆ | Highest official rating in the race and strong Postdata profile. | Top weight and only 12/15 trends in a competitive handicap. | Solid Contender |
| Completely Random | 13/15 | 366 | 113 / 108 | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★☆☆ | Strong 13/15 trends score and good historical RPR/TS profile. | Recent finishing positions leave a question mark. | Possible |
| Far Above Dream | 13/15 | 364 | 114 / 108 | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | Progressive profile, recent winning form and James Owen yard is going well. | Needs to prove this is not too much too soon in a deep handicap. | Progressive Chance |
| Realign | 10/15 | 360 | 114 / 103 | ★★★☆☆ | ★★★☆☆ | ★★★★★ | William Haggas yard in strong form and arrives after a win. | Only 10/15 trends, which leaves him below the main shortlist. | Market Respect |
| Apollo One | 11/15 | 358 | 112 / 116 | ★★★☆☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★☆☆☆ | Excellent Topspeed and proven big-field sprint form. | Older profile and 11/15 trends makes him more of a place/speed angle. | Speed Outsider |
Key: ★★★★★ excellent, ★★★★☆ strong, ★★★☆☆ fair, ★★☆☆☆ below ideal, ★☆☆☆☆ concern.
Final Turf Talk Filter
The final shortlist is headed by Fandom, Binhareer, Double Rush, Hammer The Hammer, Ten Pounds, Sondad and Royal Zabeel.
Fandom comes out on top because he is one of only two perfect 15/15 trends matches and has the right type of progressive handicap profile for the Wokingham. The recent win is a big positive and he looks a very fair each-way price.
Binhareer is the main danger. He has a strong 14/15 trends score, represents the in-form William Haggas yard and has been very consistent. The only reason he is not the selection is that his price is shorter and his Topspeed figure is not as strong as some of the deeper-value runners.
Double Rush is the progressive ratings danger, while Hammer The Hammer has to be respected as a perfect 15/15 trends match with a strong RPR/TS profile at a big price.
Ten Pounds is the standout ratings horse on RPR and Topspeed, and Sondad appeals as a value play with a 14/15 trends score and a strong recent win.
Wokingham Stakes 2026 Tips
1. Fandom 18/1
Fandom is the Turf Talk selection after achieving a perfect 15/15 trends score.
He has the right Wokingham profile, arrives in good form and looks the type to be very competitive in a big-field sprint handicap.
2. Binhareer 9/2
Binhareer is the main danger.
He has a strong 14/15 trends score, is trained by William Haggas and brings a consistent, progressive profile into the race.
3. Double Rush 5/1
Double Rush is the ratings danger.
He has a strong 14/15 trends score, arrives in winning form and looks open to further improvement for Andrew Balding.
Turf Talk Verdict
Fandom gets the vote in the Wokingham Stakes. He is a perfect 15/15 trends match and looks to have the right progressive handicap profile. Binhareer is the main danger, while Double Rush, Hammer The Hammer, Ten Pounds and Sondad all make plenty of appeal.
Final Selection
Fandom
1st: Fandom 18/1
2nd: Binhareer 9/2
3rd: Double Rush 5/1
Each-Way Angle: Hammer The Hammer 33/1
Ratings Horse: Ten Pounds 11/1
Value Play: Sondad 16/1
The Wokingham Stakes is fiercely competitive, but the trends and value angle point most strongly towards Fandom.
