Commonwealth Cup

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The Commonwealth Cup has only been in existence since 2015, but it is quickly becoming one of the most popular Group One races during Royal Ascot.

Many budding sprinting stars have won this Group One, beating some horses who drop back to sprinting having failed to get the trip in the Guineas.

Commonwealth Cup Key Facts


DateFriday June 19, 2020
TrackRoyal Ascot
Distance6f
ClassGroup One
Race TypeSet weights
Prizemoney£400,000
Age3YO

2020 Commonwealth Cup Tips

Pierre Lapin ended his juvenile campaign with a smart victory in the Mill Reef Stakes, and Roger Varian's unbeaten youngster will be looking to defend his unbeaten record in the 2020 Commonwealth Cup.

Two French raiders, Earthlight and Wooded sit closest to the market leader, with another International entrant, Wesley Ward's Kimari coming in for support in recent weeks.

Read our tips for the 2020 Commonwealth Cup and check out our each-way tips...

2020 Commonwealth Cup Odds


Name
Best Odds
Pierre Lapin5/1
Earthlight8/1
Wooded10/1
Golden Horde10/1
Kimari10/1
Millisle12/1
Bar14/1

Odds from William Hill. Correct at 09/06/20

Commonwealth Cup Live Stream


You can watch a live stream of the Commonwealth Cup at bet365, William Hill or Paddy Power. All three bookmakers have live broadcasts of UK racing. Click on the links to be taken straight to the bookmaker.

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Claim free horse racing bets to use on the Commonwealth Cup when you sign up or open an account with an online bookmaker. Bookies and sportsbooks have special offers for new customers during the big race meetings and you can get free bets to use.

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2020 Commonwealth Cup Day Card


Race Title
2019 Winner
Palace of Holyroodhouse Handicap
Albany StakesDaayeh
Norfolk StakesA'Ali
Hardwicke StakesDefoe
Commonwealth Cup (G1)Advertise
Queen's VaseDashing Willoughby
Duke of Edinburgh HandicapBaghdad

Commonwealth Cup History

There isn't much history with the Commonwealth Cup as it was only introduced in 2015.

It's the only Group 1 race in Britain for three-year-olds that allows geldings and it's one of the main features on Day 4 of the carnival.

The race was introduced because of the programme changes to the sprinting calendar in Europe. 

The Buckingham Palace Stakes was removed to make way for the Commonwealth Cup, which has been taken out by three quality horses to date.

Muhaarar won the inaugural race in 2015 before Quiet Reflection and Caravaggio won the other two races.

Commonwealth Cup Betting Guide

Caravaggio was a popular winner in 2017 when winning at odds of 5/6.

The Aidan O'Brien-trained three-year-old ran well to lead with 100 yards to go before holding off the challenge from its rivals.

Also featuring in the race was Harry Angel (11/4) and Blue Point, which rounded out the placings and the first four home were the top four in betting.

It was the second consecutive win for the favourites after Quiet Reflection returned home as the 7/4 favourite in 2016.

Quiet Reflection won in similar fashion to Caravaggio in holding off 14/1 shot Kachy and 8/1 chance Washington DC.

Muhaarar was an outsider in an even field of 18. The inaugural running saw the biggest field line up and the Charles Hillis-trained runner scored the biggest win.

It stormed clear down the straight to score by 3.75 lengths over Limato and Anthem Alexander.

There was a shock result in the 2018 running of the Commonwealth Cup, as 12/1 shot Eqtidaar held off 21 other runners to land the Group One prize.

Ten Sovereigns was the odds-on favourite to claim victory in 2019, but he only finished fourth as Frankie Dettori and Advertise won the Commonwealth Cup.

Commonwealth Cup Lead Up Races

Runners in the Sandy Lanes Stakes at Haydock and the Pavillion Stakes at Ascot often go on to take part in the Commonwealth Cup. Those who didn’t quite get the trip in either the 2000 or 1000 Guineas often drop back in trip and enter the Commonwealth Cup too.

The Prix Sigy, held at Chantilly during April, and the Lacken Stakes at Naas are also seen as stepping stones towards the Commonwealth Cup.

Royal Ascot Track Report

Ascot is a large, right-handed track, best suited by galloping sorts. Ascot features a 14-furlong round course, and a straight course for races between five furlongs and a mile.

The track at Ascot is testing, particularly when the ground is soft, and the three-furlong home straight is all uphill until the runners hit the line.

Commonwealth Cup FAQs

When was the Commonwealth Cup first run?

The Commonwealth Cup is the newest Group One of Royal Ascot, having been introduced in 2015.

Who can run in the Commonwealth Cup?

The Commonwealth Cup is only open to three-year-olds. Both colts and fillies are welcome to enter.

How can I watch the Commonwealth Cup?

The race will be shown live on ITV Racing. Visit our Live Streaming page to find out how you can watch every race at Royal Ascot on your mobile or tablet.

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