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Macmillan Sprint Handicap Betting Odds

Saturday 13 June 2026 · York · By Matthew Glazier

The runners and riders battle it out in the MacMillan Sprint Handicap this weekend and there could be some merit in going for an each-way wager. After all, favourite Double Rush is currently trading at 6/1. That means backing a horse to finish in the frame will return a profit if they manage to place in a big field of runners.

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Tawasol has been enjoying the winning habit a couple of times this term, with Invictus Gold also a previous winner. Tom Clover’s three-year-old could well be in the final shake-up, with this being a six-furlong stampede down the Knavesmire. The first three in the betting are all available at a similar price and it will be interesting to see who goes best.

Macmillan Sprint Handicap Runners & Odds

30 runners

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2025 MacMillan Sprint Handicap Betting Tips

Double Rush has secured back to back successes this term. Charles Hills was a winner at Newmarket back in April when fending off the challenge of nine other runners. Sent off as the 9/4 favourite, there was a stunning effort over six furlongs, with that coming after an odds-on success at Wolverhampton when obliging by four lengths.

Tawasol has been twice in the winners’ enclosure this term and could be capable of more fireworks. There was everything to like about a victory at Doncaster Racecourse, with that being a four-length success in a handicap race against nine other runners. That came after a notable win at Brighton and this looks to be a rock-solid betting option.

Invictus Gold is the only horse officially rated above 100 in this race. Tom Clover saddles a runner who was able to oblige at Newmarket in early May, with the horse producing a stunning effort to win over three lengths. That came after a previous effort at the same course where the runner was able to hit the frame when finishing third.

Marchogion has the ability to also run well. The three-year-old was able to succeed last time out when obliging at Newmarket in the middle of May. The horse was an 11/2 shot on that occasion, with this coming after a midfield finish on the all-weather at Newcastle. Indeed, most of his experience has been on all-weather surface.


2023 MacMillan Sprint Handicap

Quinault is the horse with the most outstanding pedigree when it comes to this 2023 MacMillan Sprint Handicap, with Stuart Williams hoping that his horse is able to keep scoring victories. Having obliged on the all-weather at Chelmsford in April, the horse then obliged with a victory at Brighton in early May and was able to keep the winning run.

There have been two further successes at Newmarket, with the first of these coming over six furlongs in the Lope Y Fernandez At The National Stud Handicap, with the horse then returning to the same track and scoring at a shorter price, although this race is a more stubborn test of the runner’s credentials and it will be interesting to see what happens.

Tough Enough is carrying slightly more weight for this encounter and the three-year-old can’t be discounted, with James Tate having saddled his horse to a victory at Windsor Racecourse. In early June, there was a six furlong success in a Windsor Sprint Series Qualifier after winning a Novice Stakes outing at Wolverhampton on the all-weather.

Catch The Paddy, Frankness and Pure Angel are the next horses in the betting, with Kevin Ryan training the former who was second on their previous outing. That was in a seven furlong handicap at York, while stablemate Quintus Arrius could also perform well and there have been two wins in the previous three races.

Past Winners

2025 — Macmillan Sprint Handicap
  1. 1 Hucklesbrook Joanna Mason 16/1
  2. 2 Fast Track Harry Finley Marsh 11/2
  3. 3 Double Rush S Foley 4/1J
  4. 4 Veblen Good C Lee 16/1
  5. 5 American Style Rowan Scott 12/1
  6. 6 Territorial Knight William Pyle 50/1
  7. 7 Maelstrom A J Farragher 13/2
  8. 8 Tuco Salamanca Nicola Currie 15/2
  9. 9 Showering Harry Burns 28/1
  10. 10 Loom Billy Garritty 14/1
  11. 11 King's Call D Allan 50/1
  12. 12 The Dragon King O J Orr 28/1
  13. 13 Marchogion David Probert 4/1J
  14. 14 Columnist James Doyle 66/1
  15. 15 Northern Ticker P Mulrennan 22/1
  16. 16 Brigid's Cloak R M Mulligan 22/1
  17. 17 Far Above Dream S De Sousa 25/1
  18. 18 Diligently Saffie Osborne 16/1

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    Fav: Master Vintner
    9/4 Bet365
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    Fav: Al Qareem
    9/4 Bet365
  3. John Smiths Cup Sat 11 Jul 2026
    Fav: Sallaal
    6/1 Unibet
  4. Ebor Handicap Sat 22 Aug 2026
    Fav: Klassleader
    6/1 Unibet

Macmillan Sprint Handicap FAQ

When is the Macmillan Sprint Handicap?
The Macmillan Sprint Handicap is scheduled for 15:35 on Saturday 13 June 2026 at york.
How many runners are in the Macmillan Sprint Handicap?
There are 30 declared runners in the Macmillan Sprint Handicap.
Who is the favourite for the Macmillan Sprint Handicap?
Red Spells Danger is currently the favourite for the Macmillan Sprint Handicap at 6/1 with Unibet. Prices update through the day — compare the latest odds in the runner table above.
Who won the 2025 Macmillan Sprint Handicap?
Hucklesbrook won the 2025 renewal of the Macmillan Sprint Handicap at odds of 16/1, ridden by Joanna Mason.