The Sceptre Stakes is a Group 3 flat horse event for fillies and mares aged three and above, the race is part of the St Leger Festival at Doncaster Racecourse.
The Sceptre Stakes takes place on Thursday 14th September 2023.
Day 1 of the St Leger Festival is when this race takes place.
Many other popular horse races take place on day 1 of the festival such as the Scarbrough Stakes.
Every year in September, it is run over a distance of 7 furlongs and 6 yards.
Check out our guides to all the other Group 3 horse races.
Find out more about the Sceptre Stakes:
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Sceptre Stakes Odds 2023
Here are the latest odds for the Sceptre Stakes in September 2023:
These odds have not yet been released.
Sceptre Stakes Tips 2023
Here are some tips for Sceptre Stakes in September 2023:
- 2 points to win for TBC at odds of TBC
- 1 point each way for TBC at odds of TBC
Some of the horses in the Sceptre Stakes will run in other events later in the year. Stay updated on the horses and place ante-post bets if you want to wager on them.
Please take a look at our racing tips guide for Doncaster Horse Races.
Our useful tipsters for horse racing provide some helpful tips for the horse races at Doncaster!
Sceptre Stakes Previous Winners
Check out the previous winners below:
Year | Winner | Age | Jockey | Trainer | Time |
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1986 | Asteroid Field | 3 | Brent Thomson | Barry Hills | – |
1987 | Tahilla | 3 | Pat Eddery | Jeremy Tree | – |
1988 | Jamarj | 3 | Michael Roberts | Peter Easterby | 1:38.96 |
1989 | no race 1989 [a] | – | – | – | – |
1990 | Tabdea | 3 | Willie Carson | Alex Scott | 1:36.78 |
1991 | You Know the Rules | 4 | Lester Piggott | Mick Channon | 1:39.27 |
1992 | Perfect Circle | 3 | Willie Carson | Michael Stoute | 1:39.03 |
1993 | Arjuzah | 3 | Willie Carson | John Gosden | 1:27.46 |
1994 | Hill Hopper | 3 | Frankie Dettori | John Gosden | 1:26.72 |
1995 | Branston Abby | 6 | Michael Roberts | Mark Johnston | 1:25.52 |
1996 | My Branch | 3 | Michael Hills | Barry Hills | 1:24.01 |
1997 | Aunty Jane | 4 | Pat Eddery | John Dunlop | 1:24.66 |
1998 | Ashraakat | 3 | Pat Eddery | John Dunlop | 1:26.69 |
1999 | Susu | 6 | John Reid | Sir Michael Stoute | 1:25.89 |
2000 | Kalindi | 3 | Tony Culhane | Mick Channon | 1:26.28 |
2001 | Nice One Clare | 5 | Johnny Murtagh | Pip Payne | 1:26.32 |
2002 | Mamounia | 3 | Michael Hills | Barry Hills | 1:24.52 |
2003 | Tantina | 3 | Michael Hills | Barry Hills | 1:27.15 |
2004 | Attune | 3 | Kevin Darley | Brian Meehan | 1:22.26 |
2005 | Favourable Terms | 5 | Kieren Fallon | Sir Michael Stoute | 1:24.51 |
2006 | Silver Touch [b] | 3 | Ryan Moore | Mick Channon | 1:24.09 |
2007 | Medley | 3 | Ryan Moore | Richard Hannon Sr. | 1:24.82 |
2008 | Royal Confidence | 3 | Michael Hills | Barry Hills | 1:28.66 |
2009 | Fantasia | 3 | Kieren Fallon | Luca Cumani | 1:22.69 |
2010 | Dever Dream | 3 | Eddie Ahern | William Haggas | 1:24.07 |
2011 | Alanza | 3 | Johnny Murtagh | John Oxx | 1:25.53 |
2012 | Sunday Times | 3 | Jamie Spencer | Peter Chapple-Hyam | 1:25.37 |
2013 | Nargys | 3 | Andrea Atzeni | Luca Cumani | 1:26.30 |
2014 | Kiyoshi | 3 | Jamie Spencer | Charles Hills | 1:22.74 |
2015 | Realtra | 3 | Jack Mitchell | Roger Varian | 1:22.86 |
2016 | Spangled | 4 | Andrea Atzeni | Roger Varian | 1:25.81 |
2017 | Music Box | 3 | Ryan Moore | Aidan O'Brien | 1:24.72 |
2018 | Dancing Star | 5 | Oisin Murphy | Andrew Balding | 1:25.26 |
2019 | Breathtaking Look | 4 | Jim Crowley | Stuart Williams | 1:23.40 |
2020 | Foxtrot Lady | 5 | Frankie Dettori | Andrew Balding | 1:24.47 |
2021 | Just Beautiful | 3 | Silvestre De Sousa | Ivan Furtado | 1:22.75 |
2022 | Bounce The Blues | 5 | William Buick | Andrew Balding | 1:24.57 |
2023 | Matilda Picotte | 3 | Oisin Murphy | Kieran Cotter | 1:23.48 |
Sceptre Stakes 2022 Result
Check out this result from the Doncaster Racecourse:
Best Sceptre Stakes Betting Sites
If you are looking to place a bet on the Sceptre Stakes we have looked at the best horse betting websites, as well as betting apps and more so you can make the right choice.
We have looked at various factors including live streaming, cash-out options, max betting options and more – check them out for yourself.
Sceptre Stakes Popular Questions
What distance is the Sceptre Stakes?
The Sceptre Stakes distance is 7 furlongs and 6 yards.
Where is the Sceptre Stakes held?
The Sceptre Stakes is held at Doncaster Racecourse.
Summary of Sceptre Stakes
Thank you for reading our Sceptre Stakes guide.
We have looked at the history of the race, the betting, tips and more to give you an overview of this informative race that has produced some great winners over the years.
Resources
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