The St James’s Palace Stakes is one of the most anticipated races of the 2013 Royal Ascot Festival with a whole host of talented colts set to take part.
Irish 2000 Guineas winner Magician will do battle with 2000 Guineas winner Dawn Approach who is attempting to bounce back from his failure in the 2013 Epsom Derby.
The two glamour colts are currently on top of the 2013 St James’s Palace Stakes betting market at 
Bet365 but there are plenty of other contenders like Toronado (4/1), Mars (10/1) and Dundonnell (12/1).
The St James’s Palace Stakes is a very tricky betting race so our team of horse racing experts have analysed the field to come up with another set of Royal Ascot betting tips.
2013 St James’s Palace Stakes Form Guide Facts
- The 2012 St James’s Palace Stakes was won by Brian Meehan-trained Most Improved who was ridden by Kieren Fallon.
- Neither Meehan nor Fallon is involved in the 2013 edition of the race.
- Dundonnell, Leitir Mor and Magician are all last start winners.
- Dawn Approach and Toronado have previously won at Ascot.
- Dawn Approach, George Vancouver and Magician are winners at Group 1 level.
- Thirteen of the last nineteen St James’s Palace Stakes winners won the 2000 Guineas in the lead-up. The 2013 2000 Guineas was won by Dawn Approach.
- Twelve of the last nineteen St James’s Palace Stakes winners won the Irish 2000 Guineas in the lead-up. The 2013 Irish 2000 Guineas was won by Magician.
- Aidan O’Brien-trained horses have won six of the last thirteen editions of the St James’s Palace Stakes.
- O’Brien has Magician and Mars in this year’s field.
2013 St James’s Palace Stakes Trifecta Tip
Dawn Approach (11/8) from Magician (9/4) and Glory Awaits (25/1)
It is very difficult to split Dawn Approach and Magician but if the New Approach colt can return to his best he will be very tough to beat. There is no question that his Epsom Derby performance was incredibly disappointing but the fact that master trainer Jim Bolger is confident enough to run him again this quickly means that there hasn’t been any lasting effects from the dismal effort as Bolger would not risk the long term health of the colt. At his current St James’s Palace Stakes odds of 11/8 Dawn Approach isn’t without risk but will win easily if he produces his peak rating.
Magician was very impressive in the Irish 2000 Guineas and is unbeaten from two starts this campaign. Aidan O’Brien has a sensational record in this race and he has a very high opinion of the son of Galileo. Although he lacks the brilliance of Dawn Approach he still possesses an excellent turn of foot and the ability to finish with a sustained run. He is the clear threat to the Godolphin colt.
Glory Awaits finished second behind Dawn Approach in the 2000 Guineas and at his current odds of 25/1 is a good bet to finish in the placing’s. The son of Choisir hasn’t won in his last six starts but he is a consistent galloper who generally performs well despite being available at big odds.
You can find the best 2013 St James’s Palace Stakes odds at Bet365.
