The Futurity Trophy, a prestigious Group 1 race for two-year-olds at Doncaster takes place this weekend.
The Futurity Trophy, the final Group 1 race of the British flat racing season, takes place this Saturday, 26th October 2024, at Doncaster.
Known for showcasing future stars, the one-mile contest for two-year-old colts and fillies has produced winners like Kameko, Magna Grecia, and Saxon Warrior, all of whom went on to Classic success in the 2,000 Guineas.
Aidan O'Brien holds the record with 11 victories, and recent champions like Auguste Rodin have continued the race's tradition of breeding Derby and Guineas contenders.
As the race approaches this weekend, lets take a look at the odds, the date, past winners and tips.
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Futurity Trophy 2024 Odds
| Horse | Odds | Implied Probability (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Wimbledon Hawkeye | 4/1 | 25.00% |
| Hotazhell | 5/1 | 20.00% |
| Matauri Bay | 5/1 | 20.00% |
| Detain | 7/1 | 14.29% |
| Aftermath | 8/1 | 12.50% |
| Delacroix | 10/1 | 10.00% |
Futurity Trophy 2024 Date
The Futurity Trophy weekend begins on Friday, 25th October 2024, offering the first taste of top-tier racing action at Doncaster.
The main event, the Futurity Trophy takes place on Saturday, 26th October.
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Futurity Trophy Winners
The Futurity Trophy has a rich history of producing exceptional talent. Notable names like Kameko, Magna Grecia, and Saxon Warrior have all claimed victory in this prestigious race before going on to achieve Classic success in the 2,000 Guineas.
The race has also seen legends like Camelot and Authorized etch their names into the record books..
With six Derby winners among its past champions, the Futurity Trophy has consistently proven to be a reliable indicator of racing greats.
Last year Ancient Wisdom capped off a remarkable juvenile campaign with a strong victory in the 2023 Futurity Trophy at Doncaster on Saturday, 28th October.
Under William Buick, he regained the lead a furlong and a half from home, powering away in the final half-furlong to win by nearly two lengths over Devil’s Point.
Futurity Trophy Tips
Steve Ryder has provided his selection for the Futurity Trophy this weekend in his weekly Ante-Post tips article for oddschecker unlimited subscribers.
Check out the full article here.
The selection won impressively on both of his starts at Kempton over 7f with his debut effort receiving multiple form boosts. He beat the 93 rated Afentiko by two lengths that day who has since finished a close 2nd in a listed race with Silver Peak back in fourth who went on to finish 4th in the Group 3 Autumn Stakes on Saturday at Newmarket.
