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2026 Commonwealth Cup

Venetian Sun (IRE) won the 2026 Commonwealth Cup at Ascot on 19 June 2026, trained by Karl Burke and ridden by Clifford Lee, at 11/8 favourite, beating Spicy Marg (GB) by a head.

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Quick answers

  • Who won the Commonwealth Cup in 2026? Venetian Sun (IRE) won the 2026 Commonwealth Cup at Ascot on 19 June 2026, trained by Karl Burke and ridden by Clifford Lee, at 11/8 favourite, beating Spicy Marg (GB) by a head.
  • Who came second in the 2026 Commonwealth Cup? Spicy Marg (GB) (50/1) finished second, and Division (GB) (8/1) was third.
  • Did the favourite win the 2026 Commonwealth Cup? Yes. Venetian Sun (IRE) won as the 11/8 favourite.
  • What was the winning time of the 2026 Commonwealth Cup? Venetian Sun (IRE) won in 1m 12.08s over 6f on Good To Firm going.
  • How much prize money did the 2026 Commonwealth Cup winner get? Venetian Sun (IRE) earned £396,970 for winning the 2026 Commonwealth Cup.
  • How many ran in the 2026 Commonwealth Cup? 22 ran in the 2026 Commonwealth Cup (average since 2015: 16.0).
Venetian Sun (IRE)Winner
11/8FSP
22 ranRunners
1m 12.08sWinning time
£396,970Prize to winner
Venetian Sun (IRE) (11/8F): wonFavourite

Full result

PosBtnHorseSPBSPAgeWgtJockeyTrainerORDrHeadgearOwnerTotal btnTimePrize
1won hdVenetian Sun (IRE)11/8F2.638-13Clifford LeeKarl Burke11513-Tony Bloom & Ian McAleavy-1m 12.08s£396,970
2hdSpicy Marg (GB)50/196.5738-13Tom MarquandMichael Bell1038-Elb Bloodstock Ltdhd-£150,500
3½Division (GB)8/112.0139-2James DoyleWilliam Haggas1093-Wathnan Racing¾-£75,320
41¼Havana Anna (GB)28/14438-13Gavin RyanDonnacha Aidan O'Brien1137-Gaynor Bloodstock Llc2-£37,520
51Fitzella (GB)50/1103.2738-13James McDonaldHugo Palmer10216-D R Passant & Hefin Williams3-£18,830
6¾Samangan (IRE)18/123.8939-2Mickael BarzalonaF-H Graffard1109-Aga Khan Studs Scea3¾-£9,450
7hdSong Of The Clyde (GB)40/16039-2Hector CrouchClive Cox1082-Middleham Park Racing Cxx & M Parker4--
81¾Coppull (GB)9/113.439-2Rossa RyanClive Cox11014-David W Armstrong5¾--
9hdNorthern Champion (IRE)80/1163.7739-2Jamie SpencerEd Walker1045-Tbt Racing5¾--
10nkOutfielder (USA)25/12839-2David EganWesley A Ward10821tAmo Racing USA/Jayson Werth/Wesley Ward6¼--
11nkKimi Rey (GB)150/1338.5738-13Clement LecoeuvreF-H Graffard1024-Mrs Jane Newett6½--
121Aspect Island (GB)50/110039-2Cieren FallonJames Owen10619vThe Gredley Family7½--
131¼Midnight Tango (GB)50/162.9238-13Kieran ShoemarkEd Walker10417-Brightwalton Bloodstock Ltd8¾--
14nkAlbert Einstein (IRE)9/2739-2Ryan MooreAidan O'Brien10711-Derrick Smithmrs John Magniermichael Taborwesterberg9--
15½Rock On Thunder (IRE)125/117039-2Kevin StottKevin Ryan10922pExors Of The Late Sheikh Mohammed Obaid9½--
16nkCharles Darwin (IRE)10/115.539-2Wayne LordanAidan O'Brien11020bMrs John Magniermichael Taborderrick Smithwesterberg9¾--
16dhZanthos (FR)28/15038-13Oisin MurphySimon & Ed Crisford1111-Victorious Forever9¾--
182½Havana Hurricane (GB)50/177.7339-2Charles BishopEve Johnson Houghton10110-J Allison & T Cartwright12¼--
19¾Brussels (GB)66/1131.9539-2Ronan WhelanAidan O'Brien10518tpMrs John Magniermichael Taborderrick Smithwesterberg13--
19dhMy Calyx Cen (IRE)80/1208.8839-2Aurelien LemaitrePatrik Olave Valdivielso1076-Yeguada Centurion Slu13--
213¼Super Soldier (IRE)250/1861.7439-2Pierre-Louis JaminKarl Burke10012-The JC Organization & Partners 116¼--
2227Wise Approach (IRE)14/124.1839-2William BuickCharlie Appleby11315-Godolphindist--

Distances beaten are to the horse in front (Btn) and to the winner (Total btn). Headgear: b blinkers, v visor, p cheekpieces, t tongue strap, h hood, e/s eyeshield, ht hood and tongue strap. Prize money is shown in the currency of the country the race was run in (£ in Britain, € in Ireland).

How they ran next

Pos hereHorseNext runCourseRaceResultSP
1Venetian Sun (IRE)2026-07-11Newmarket (July)Al Basti Equiworld, Dubai July Cup Stakes (Group 1)2nd of 116/1
2Spicy Marg (GB)2026-07-10YorkWilliam Hill Summer Stakes (Fillies' & Mares' Group 3)7th of 1311/8F
3Division (GB)2026-07-11Newmarket (July)Al Basti Equiworld, Dubai July Cup Stakes (Group 1)5th of 1111/1
4Havana Anna (GB)2026-07-18CurraghTulfarris Hotel And Golf Resort Sapphire Stakes (Group 2)7th of 103/1
5Fitzella (GB)2026-07-10YorkWilliam Hill Summer Stakes (Fillies' & Mares' Group 3)11th of 1311/1
6Samangan (IRE)---Not run since-
7Song Of The Clyde (GB)2026-07-18NewburyHallgarten And Novum Wines Hackwood Stakes (Group 3)7th of 76/1
8Coppull (GB)2026-07-11Newmarket (July)Al Basti Equiworld, Dubai July Cup Stakes (Group 1)4th of 1128/1
9Northern Champion (IRE)2026-07-11ChesterRaymond & Kathleen Corbett Memorial City Plate Stakes (Listed)Won13/2
10Outfielder (USA)---Not run since-
11Kimi Rey (GB)---Not run since-
12Aspect Island (GB)2026-07-11YorkJohn Smith's City Walls Stakes (Listed)2nd of 137/1
13Midnight Tango (GB)2026-08-22Newmarket (July)Hopeful Stakes (Sponsored By Blackwell Earthmoving) (Listed Race)6th of 720/1
14Albert Einstein (IRE)---Not run since-
15Rock On Thunder (IRE)2026-08-02ChesterQueensferry Stakes (Listed Race)8th of 928/1
16Charles Darwin (IRE)2026-07-18CurraghTulfarris Hotel And Golf Resort Sapphire Stakes (Group 2)10th of 1012/1
16Zanthos (FR)2026-07-29GoodwoodRolls-royce Oak Tree Stakes (Group 3)7th of 1311/2
18Havana Hurricane (GB)2026-07-03SandownHKJC World Pool Battaash Handicap3rd of 53/1
19Brussels (GB)2026-07-18CurraghTulfarris Hotel And Golf Resort Sapphire Stakes (Group 2)5th of 1040/1
19My Calyx Cen (IRE)---Not run since-
21Super Soldier (IRE)2026-09-12DoncasterBetfred Portland (Class 2 Heritage Handicap)11th of 2166/1
22Wise Approach (IRE)2026-09-12DoncasterBetfred Park Stakes (Group 2)4th of 812/1

17 of 22 have run since; 1 won next time out.

Commonwealth Cup winners by year

YearWinnerSPTrainer
2026Venetian Sun (IRE)11/8FKarl Burke
2025Time For Sandals (IRE)25/1Harry Eustace
2024Inisherin (GB)9/4FKevin Ryan
2023Shaquille (GB)9/1Julie Camacho
2022Perfect Power (IRE)7/2JFRichard Fahey
2021Campanelle (IRE)5/1Wesley A Ward
2020Golden Horde (IRE)5/1Clive Cox
2019Advertise (GB)8/1Martyn Meade
2018Eqtidaar (IRE)12/1Sir Michael Stoute
2017Caravaggio (USA)5/6FAidan O'Brien
2016Quiet Reflection (GB)7/4FKarl Burke
2015Muhaarar (GB)10/1Charles Hills

Years with a result in GB and IRE records since 1990.

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