Britannia Stakes 2026
The Britannia Stakes is one of the great Royal Ascot cavalry charges. Run over the straight 1m for three-year-olds, it is a race where profile, draw, pace, handicap mark and tactical positioning all matter.
This year’s renewal looks typically deep, but the Turf Talk model brings the strongest overall focus to We’re Goosers, Organise, Tales Of Wisdom, Crest Of Fire, Langstone, Blue Courvoisier and St Anton.
The trends are particularly useful in this race, with We’re Goosers, Tales Of Wisdom and Crest Of Fire all achieving a perfect 15/15 trends match.
Key Britannia Stakes Trends
- Market: 20/20 winners were no bigger than 33/1 and within the first 18 of the market.
- Last Time Out: 20/20 winners did not run at Chester, Epsom, Kempton, Naas, Sandown or York last time out.
- Career Place Price: 20/20 winners had been no bigger than 16/1 when placing during their career.
- Break: 20/20 winners had a break of 11-260 days since their latest placing.
- Class LTO: 20/20 winners did not run in a Group 2, Group 3 or Listed race last time out.
- Debut Ground: 20/20 winners did not debut on heavy, soft, firm, standard-slow or standard-fibresand.
- Trip Profile: 20/20 winners had placed over 7f to 1m½f.
- Recent Rating: 20/20 winners had achieved an RPR of 90+ in their last three starts.
- Stamina Profile: 20/20 winners had fewer than two runs over further than this trip.
- Recent Form: 19/20 winners had placed within their last three starts.
- Winning Form: 18/20 winners had won within their last three starts.
- Official Rating: 18/20 winners held an OR of 90+.
The pure trends shortlist is headed by Crest Of Fire, Tales Of Wisdom and We’re Goosers, who all achieved a perfect 15/15 trends match. Blue Courvoisier, Outback Heat, St Anton, Exclusive Code, Langstone, Noelan Star, Organise and Wechaad all score strongly on 14/15.
Turf Talk Eliminator + Ratings
| Horse | Trends | Rating | RPR/TS | Profile | Speed | Trainer | Positives | Negatives | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| We’re Goosers | 15/15 | 385 | 115 / 97 | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | Perfect trends match, highest RPR in the race, recent winner, Oisin Murphy booked and looks exactly the sort of progressive three-year-old handicapper this race favours. | Hugo Palmer’s record in the race is not especially strong, but the horse profile is excellent. | Main Selection |
| Organise | 14/15 | 376 | 111 / 95 | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | Gosden runner, James Doyle booked, strong 14/15 trends score and progressive profile after only a few runs. | Carries a fair weight and does not have the highest RPR in the field. | Main Danger |
| Tales Of Wisdom | 15/15 | 374 | 111 / 98 | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | Perfect trends match, Charlie Appleby and William Buick combination, strong RPR/TS balance and likely to be open to further improvement. | Appleby/Buick have not had a strong record in this race historically, but the profile makes major appeal. | Shortlist / Value |
| Crest Of Fire | 15/15 | 372 | 111 / 101 | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★☆☆ | Perfect 15/15 trends match, strong speed figure, recent placed profile and Tom Marquand booked. | Needs to improve a little more on raw RPR to win this. | Major Player |
| Langstone | 14/15 | 371 | 111 / 101 | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★☆☆ | Strong 14/15 trends match, excellent RPR/TS balance and comes here off a good recent effort. | Clive Cox yard form is only steady, and this is much deeper. | Each-Way Chance |
| Blue Courvoisier | 14/15 | 369 | 111 / 102 | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★☆☆ | Strong trends score, excellent TS figure, proven on good to firm and looks nicely weighted. | Needs to translate that profile into a much bigger-field handicap. | Big-Price Danger |
| St Anton | 14/15 | 368 | 113 / 99 | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★☆☆ | Second-highest RPR profile, strong trends score and excellent going record. | Needs to prove he is as effective in this stronger race setup. | Ratings Danger |
| Charly | 13/15 | 365 | 114 / 99 | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★☆☆☆ | Very strong RPR, French angle and Stephane Pasquier riding well. | Trends score is just below the main group and stable form is quiet. | Interesting Outsider |
| Laureate Crown | 13/15 | 362 | 111 / 95 | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★☆☆ | Good trends score, proven on good to firm and Jamie Spencer booked for a straight-mile handicap. | Spencer is cold in the supplied data and needs the pace/draw to work perfectly. | Place Possible |
| Outback Heat | 14/15 | 360 | 111 / 86 | ★★★★☆ | ★★★☆☆ | ★★★☆☆ | Strong 14/15 trends score and progressive profile. | Speed figure is lower than the main shortlist. | Needs More Speed |
| Wechaad | 14/15 | 359 | 107 / 93 | ★★★★☆ | ★★★☆☆ | ★★★★★ | Roger Varian yard in excellent form and strong 14/15 trends match. | Raw ratings are slightly behind the main contenders. | Place Chance |
| Moonfall | 12/15 | 356 | 111 / 95 | ★★★☆☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★☆☆☆ | Good RPR/TS balance and prominent in the market. | Only 12/15 trends and yard form is not as strong as others. | Possible |
| Jamestown | 13/15 | 354 | 111 / 93 | ★★★★☆ | ★★★☆☆ | ★★☆☆☆ | Progressive Irish handicapper with strong recent profile. | Needs more on the clock and stable form is quiet. | Outside Chance |
| Exclusive Code | 14/15 | 352 | 105 / 96 | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★☆☆☆☆ | Strong 14/15 trends match and Kieran Shoemark riding well. | Trainer form is cold and RPR is below the leading players. | Needs Improvement |
| Flushing Meadows | 9/15 | 348 | 108 / 96 | ★★☆☆☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | Aidan O’Brien and Ryan Moore combination commands respect. | Weak trends score and recent form leaves questions. | Class Angle Only |
| New Monarch | 13/15 | 346 | 110 / 109 | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | Very strong speed figure and decent RPR profile. | Recent form and price profile are not as convincing. | Speed Danger |
| Pathein | 11/15 | 340 | 111 / 88 | ★★★☆☆ | ★★★☆☆ | ★★★☆☆ | High enough RPR and Rossa Ryan booked. | Top weight and weaker trends profile. | Opposable |
Key: ★★★★★ excellent, ★★★★☆ strong, ★★★☆☆ fair, ★★☆☆☆ below ideal, ★☆☆☆☆ concern.
Final Turf Talk Filter
The final shortlist is headed by We’re Goosers, Organise, Tales Of Wisdom, Crest Of Fire, Langstone, Blue Courvoisier and St Anton.
We’re Goosers comes out on top because he combines the perfect trends profile with the strongest RPR in the race. He arrives here as a recent winner, has Oisin Murphy booked and looks the right type of progressive three-year-old for a Britannia.
Organise is the main danger. The Gosden/James Doyle angle is strong, the 14/15 trends match keeps him firmly involved and his overall profile suggests there could still be more to come.
Tales Of Wisdom is the value play. He is a perfect 15/15 trends match and represents Charlie Appleby and William Buick. At the prices, he looks a very interesting alternative to the shorter runners.
Crest Of Fire is another perfect trends horse and cannot be dismissed, while Blue Courvoisier and St Anton both rate as lively each-way options on the figures.
Britannia Stakes 2026 Tips
1. We’re Goosers 9/1
We’re Goosers is the Turf Talk selection after achieving a perfect 15/15 trends score and producing the highest RPR in the race.
He has the right progressive handicap profile, arrives in winning form and has Oisin Murphy booked. In a race where the correct type is so important, he makes the most appeal.
2. Organise 9/1
Organise is the main danger.
The Gosden yard has a strong profile for these big Royal Ascot handicaps and James Doyle is a positive booking. A 14/15 trends match and solid ratings profile keep him very high on the shortlist.
3. Tales Of Wisdom 18/1
Tales Of Wisdom is the value angle.
He is a perfect 15/15 trends match, represents Charlie Appleby and William Buick and looks the sort who could take a big step forward in a race like this.
Turf Talk Verdict
We’re Goosers gets the vote in the Britannia. Organise looks the main danger, while Tales Of Wisdom is the best value alternative. Crest Of Fire is respected as another perfect trends match and Blue Courvoisier is a lively each-way outsider.
Final Selection
We’re Goosers
1st: We’re Goosers 9/1
2nd: Organise 9/1
3rd: Tales Of Wisdom 18/1
Trends Danger: Crest Of Fire 22/1
Big-Price Angle: Blue Courvoisier 16/1
The Britannia is always a race where draw, pace and luck in running can completely change the result, but the trends and ratings point most strongly towards We’re Goosers, with Organise and Tales Of Wisdom close behind.
