Ascot Racecard - Tuesday 17th June by Weatherbys

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10.30am – Gates Open

Take time to explore the racecourse and soak up the unique atmosphere of the day. This is the perfect time to pick up a coffee and peruse the racecard before indulging in a delicious bite to eat. If you have any questions throughout the day, please ask one of our stewards who will be delighted to help.

2.00pm – The Royal Procession

The clock strikes two and the Royal Procession arrives along the famous Straight Mile. It’s a short but spectacular journey and one that since 1825 has signalled the start of the Royal Meeting.

2.30pm – First Race

With prize money of over £10 million, Royal Ascot stages seven top-class Flat races each day contested by the world’s finest racehorses. The curtain raiser for the week is the Group 1 Queen Anne Stakes, run over the Straight Mile course.

4.20pm – Feature Race

A parade of the runners for the St James’s Palace Stakes will take place in front of the Grandstand. This Group 1 contest for three-year-old colts over a mile brings together the very best of the Classic generation and is not to be missed.

6.10pm – Last Race

The final race today is the Copper Horse Stakes, a competitive handicap run over one mile, six furlongs.

After Racing Entertainment

Royal Enclosure and Queen Anne Enclosure racegoers are invited to join the much-loved tradition of communal singing around the Ascot Bandstand after racing. Scan for songbook

Windsor Enclosure racegoers can enjoy live music after racing until 7.20pm.

9.00pm – Car Parks Close

Useful Information

Over 18 Wristbands

Ascot operates a strict over 18+ policy for betting and the purchase of alcohol Racegoers aged 18 and above can collect an 18+ wristband from any entrance or information point with photographic proof of age. If you appear under the age of 25 you may be asked for ID

Lost Children/Vulnerable people

Free wristbands are available at entrances and information points for children and vulnerable racegoers to aid with a lost child/person. If this situation does arise, racegoers are encouraged to contact the nearest steward who will assist them to an area of safety.

Baby Changing Facilities

Available in the male and female WCs on most levels of the Grandstand at entrances A-D, also in the Pavilion, Exhibition Hall and Ticket Office West. Facilities are also available in the Village and Windsor Enclosures, please ask a steward for directions.

Lost Property

Items found in the Royal Enclosure & Queen Anne Enclosure will be taken to the Queen Anne Reception, in the Village or Windsor Enclosure to the enclosure cloakroom, for collection before 7.00pm. After 7.00pm, please email Lost.Property@ascot.com with details of the lost item.

Assistance and Queries

If you have any questions during the day please ask one of our stewards who will be able to help

*Cashpoints (charges may apply)

Royal Enclosure - Grandstand Concourse near Entrance B and the Royal Enclosure Gardens

Queen Anne Enclosure – Grandstand Concourse near Entrance C and next to the Pavilion

Village Enclosure – Inside the enclosure next to the entrance

Windsor Enclosure – Ascot Avenue Food Market

*Cloakroom & Left Luggage

Royal Enclosure – Car Park 1 and Ticket Office West

Queen Anne Enclosure – Pavilion Entrance and adjacent to Car Park 3

Village Enclosure – Next to the Ticket Office

Windsor Enclosure – Opposite the Ticket Office

*Picnic Collection

Royal Enclosure and Queen Anne Enclosure – Brigadier Gerard Deli *Scan for Map

Village Enclosure – Loren Bar

Windsor Enclosure – Danedream Bar

Royal Ascot: A Brief History

“Ideal for horses to gallop at full stretch.”

These were the words spoken by Queen Anne that have shaped the history of Ascot Racecourse. It was whilst riding out from Windsor Castle in 1711 that she first saw the land that had such potential for horse racing. Inspired by what she had discovered, Ascot’s inaugural event – Her Majesty’s Plate – was held here upon her request that very same year. For more than 300 years since, the patronage of thirteen monarchs has helped make Ascot one of the world’s best-loved racecourses.

The racecourse was laid out by William Lowen and Ascot’s first event was held on Saturday 11th August 1711, with its first four-day meeting taking place in 1768. A permanent building was erected to hold just over 1,600 people in 1793 and the now-renowned Gold Cup was introduced fourteen years later. It was at the beginning of the nineteenth century where the origins of today’s Royal Meeting lie.

It was around the same time that the roots of today’s traditional Royal Enclosure Dress Code emerged. Beau Brummell, a close friend of the Prince Regent, decreed that men of elegance should wear waisted black coats and white cravats with pantaloons.

Over the years, this evolved into the wearing of morning suits and equally formal attire for ladies, including of course hats – and today, the issuing of the Lookbook maintains Royal Ascot’s unique event experience while encouraging racegoers to dress in an outfit authentic to their own personal style.

Ascot’s first major redevelopment came to fruition in 1954 with the relocation of the Straight Mile north to allow more space behind the stands This was quickly followed by the construction of the Queen Elizabeth II Grandstand in 1961 and the Members’ Stand in 1964.

Ascot’s much-loved tradition of singing around the Bandstand began in the 1970s under the stewardship of Lady Beaumont, wife of then Clerk of the Course, Captain Sir Nicholas Beaumont.

2002 saw plenty of change to the established pattern of Royal Ascot as it expanded to five days to mark the Golden Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II. The Cork & Orrery Stakes became The Golden Jubilee Stakes in celebration and would then go on to be renamed in line with subsequent Jubilees in 2012 and 2022.

Ascot Racecourse closed in September 2004 for redevelopment, which meant the Royal Meeting was staged at York in 2005 The new Ascot Grandstand was officially opened by Queen Elizabeth II on time and to its £220 million budget, on 20th June 2006

In 2009, the Aidan O’Brien-trained Yeats won an unprecedented fourth Gold Cup, beating the record set by Sagaro in the 1970s. A statue commemorating the great stayer’s remarkable achievement now stands in the Parade Ring.

Ascot celebrated its Tercentenary in 2011 while the following year, the Royal Meeting played its part in The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations. On the track, the incomparable Frankel won The Queen Anne Stakes in sensational style, and Australian legend Black Caviar just clung on in a dramatic Diamond Jubilee Stakes.

In 2013, Estimate won The Gold Cup in the famous royal colours for Queen Elizabeth II to rapturous applause, having won The Queen’s Vase the previous year Further success for Queen Elizabeth II came in 2016 with Dartmouth winning the Hardwick Stakes.

The Village Enclosure opened in 2017; the first new enclosure for 100 years offers racegoers a unique perspective from the centre of the track.

2021 saw Queen Elizabeth II attend Royal Ascot for the final time before her death in 2022 - The Platinum Jubilee Stakes was permanently renamed as the Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes in her memory.

King Charles III and Queen Camilla attended their first Royal Ascot as King and Queen in 2023, with His Majesty The King the 13th monarch to oversee the running of Ascot Racecourse It was a memorable one for Their Majesties as Desert Hero won the King George V Stakes, their first winner at the Royal Meeting as owners.

In 2024, The King’s Stand Stakes was run as The King Charles III Stakes for the first time, after being permanently renamed with the kind permission of His Majesty

This year, prize money at the Royal Meeting is once again in excess of £10 million. With eight Group 1 races and a total of 22 Pattern or Listed level events throughout the five days, Royal Ascot continues to deliver quality fields and world-class contenders from all over the world.

Trophy Presenters

We are delighted to welcome the following here today

The Queen Anne Stakes

Presentation by His Highness Sheikh Hamad bin Abdullah Al Thani

The eldest of six brothers, HH Sheikh Hamad is the first cousin to the Emir of Qatar, HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, and a board member of one of the leading private investment companies in Qatar. Established in 1999, QIPCO is owned by Sheikh Hamad and his siblings and has a diverse range of interests including real estate, construction, oil and gas, trading and services, finance and health. QIPCO has been an Official Partner of Ascot and Royal Ascot for 14 years, and is the title sponsor of QIPCO British Champions Day, the finale of the British Flat racing season and the richest raceday in the British racing calendar. QIPCO’s subsidiaries include the racing and bloodstock business, Qatar Racing.

The Coventry Stakes

Presentation by Mr Anthony Horowitz CBE

Anthony Horowitz is an English novelist and screenwriter best known for his Alex Rider series, which has captivated young adult readers worldwide. He developed a passion for storytelling early in life, writing more than 50 books and creating numerous successful TV series including Foyle’s War, episodes of Midsomer Murders and Agatha Christie’s Poirot on ITV. He has also been commissioned to write new Sherlock Holmes and James Bond novels, earning acclaim for his skillful continuation of iconic franchises. He was awarded a CBE in 2022 for services to literature.

The King Charles III Stakes Presentation by His Majesty The King

The St James’s Palace Stakes

Presentation by Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal

The Ascot Stakes

Presentation by Mr Ben Callegari

Ben Callegari is Brand Manager of Longines UK & Ireland. Having spent 16 years in the watch and jewellery industry, he joined Longines in January 2024 after leading one of Swatch Group’s sister brands for the previous 4 years.

The Wolferton Stakes

Presentation by Mr Brian O’Driscoll

Brian O’Driscoll is a former Irish professional Rugby Union player. During his 15-year career, he captained Leinster, Ireland and the British and Irish Lions. He played 141 test matches – 133 for Ireland (83 as captain), and 8 for the British and Irish Lions. O’Driscoll holds the Six Nations record for most tries scored with 26 and was also chosen as Player of the Tournament in the 2006, 2007 and 2009 Six Nations Championships. Since retiring from International Rugby in 2014, Brian works in a number of different capacities both in sport and business and was inducted into the World Rugby Hall of Fame in 2016.

The Copper Horse Handicap

Presentation by Mr Guillaume de Saint-Seine

Guillaume de Saint-Seine attended his first raceday at the age of 14 but waited until he was 28 to own 25% of Wonderfully (who won at Auteuil) in 1989. His first Group 1 victory was in 2011 with Reliable Man through a racing club. He joined the France Galop Committee in 2015, was a board member between 2016 and 2019 and was elected Chairman in December 2023 for a four-year term.

Race Histories

2.30pm The Queen Anne Stakes (Group 1)

Founded in 1840, the Queen Anne Stakes commemorates the monarch who established racing at Ascot in 1711. Run as the Trial Stakes until 1929, the Queen Anne Stakes was first awarded Group 3 status in 1971, becoming Group 2 in 1984. The race, attracting Europe’s top older milers, achieved the highest three-year average rating of any Group 2 race in Britain from 1999 to 2002 according to the then International Classifications and was elevated to Group 1 status accordingly in 2003. Run as the opening race of the week since 2008, it will once again get the Royal Meeting underway and includes Frankel and Baaeed on the recent roll of honour.

3.05pm The Coventry Stakes (Group 2)

First run in 1890, the race was named after the ninth Earl of Coventry, Master of the Buckhounds between 1886 and 1892. This is traditionally the first Group contest of the year for juveniles and as a result attracts some of the very best precocious young horses, forming part of the high-class opening day card. Since the race was promoted to Group 2 status in 2004, many top-quality horses have won before going on to achieve greatness including Canford Cliffs, Dawn Approach and Caravaggio.

3.40pm The King Charles III Stakes (Group 1)

A Stand Plate was first run on the round course in 1837, becoming the Royal Stand Plate in 1858. The race was renamed the Queen’s Stand Plate in 1860 for two-year-olds, over the sprint distance of four furlongs, finally becoming the King’s Stand Plate in 1901. Today the race remains a sprint, although now run over the minimum trip of five furlongs for three-year-olds and upwards. In 2008 it was promoted to Group 1. The 2019 renewal was officially the highest-quality sprint race in the world with a rating of 120.25 after Blue Point and Battaash fought out the finish. Nature Strip was a brilliant winner for Australia in 2022 and ended the year as the world’s best sprinter. The race was renamed The King Charles III Stakes ahead of the 2024 running.

4.20pm

The St James’s Palace Stakes (Group 1)

Named after the Tudor royal residence, the inaugural running of the St James’s Palace Stakes in 1834 was a walkover for the Derby winner Plenipotentiary. This race features the best male milers from the Classic generation, often attracting horses that have run in the British, French and Irish 2,000 Guineas. Frankel, Kingman and Palace Pier are recent stars to have won the race.

5.00pm

The Ascot Stakes (Handicap)

First run in 1839, the Ascot Stakes is run over two-and-a-half miles. Like the Gold Cup and Queen Alexandra Stakes, this race provides a thorough test of stamina. It is one of just four races at the Royal Meeting in which the field passes the winning post twice. As well as attracting some high-class horses from the Jumps sphere, the race normally features horses that will go on to run in the major staying handicaps throughout the season including the Northumberland Plate and the Ebor.

5.35pm

The Wolferton Stakes (Listed Race)

First run in 2002 as part of the five-day Royal Ascot meeting to celebrate The Queen’s Golden Jubilee, this is a Listed race over 10 furlongs for four-year-olds and upwards, having been a Listed handicap until 2017. Addeybb won the race in 2019 before going on to Group 1 success around the world while John Gosden is the leading trainer with five victories, the last as part of a partnership with son Thady.

6.10pm The Copper Horse Stakes (Handicap)

Staged over a mile and three quarters, the Copper Horse Stakes was one of the six additional races to be run at Royal Ascot in 2020. Open to four-year-olds and upwards, Queen Elizabeth II graciously consented to the race’s name being included and it now forms part of the permanently expanded programme It is inspired by the magnificent statue of King George III – mounted on horseback – which marks the end of the Long Walk in Windsor Great Park. The inaugural running was won by Fujaira Prince who went on to win the Ebor at York and was then second in the Group 1 Irish St. Leger and third in the British Champions Long Distance Cup on QIPCO British Champions Day.

At the Heart of our Community

As part of our Ascot Racecourse Supports community and charity programme, a number of initiatives and activities will be taking place throughout Royal Ascot. We have again created a dedicated schools viewing and picnic area on Ascot Heath for the Tuesday and Wednesday providing up to 500 local school children the opportunity to watch the spectacle of the Royal Procession and racing. This initiative forms part of our wider schools’ engagement programme which includes sustainability and hospitality educational tours; annual art, fashion, photography and baking competitions plus history tours incorporating a meet & greet with our equine ambassador, Side Glance.

On Monday, 16th June, we had the pleasure of inviting 270 staff members from across 34 local charities to enjoy a trial lunch service, giving our team the opportunity to hone their skills for the week ahead, whilst rewarding these hard-working guests.

Throughout the week we look forward to welcoming members of the local community including those who were successful in the annual local resident ticket ballot. We are incredibly grateful for their support during Royal Ascot and throughout the year and wish them all a marvellous afternoon of racing.

We would also like to take this opportunity to acknowledge the important role that our local services and personnel play in supporting the racecourse/racegoers and thank those that are working throughout the event

Welcome from QIPCO

There really is nothing else quite like Royal Ascot and we are delighted to continue our association with this unique summer showcase of all that is magical about British racing and its heritage.

QIPCO, our private investment company, became Ascot’s first ever commercial partner back in 2014 and we are very proud that this happy relationship has now lasted for well over a decade.

We further extend our gratitude to Their Majesties The King and Queen as supporters of this meeting, which features the leading horses and horsemen and women from around the globe.

After some wonderful successes with our own racehorses at Royal Ascot, we continue to work towards more in the future. We also continue to develop the success story of QIPCO British Champions Day,

the unmissable conclusion of the Flat racing season back here in October

The focal point of our owning and breeding operation is the brilliant QIPCO 2000 Guineas hero Kameko, who stands for Qatar Racing at Tweenhills in Gloucestershire.

His first runners last year included Qatar Racing’s own Grade 1 winner New Century, whose full brother sold for 1,000,000 guineas as a yearling, and as more exciting Kameko youngsters continue to emerge on the racecourse, including several representatives here this week, we extend our gratitude to the breeders who have supported him.

To be involved at Royal Ascot is a privilege and I extend my very best wishes to competitors and spectators alike on this most special of weeks.

His Highness Sheikh Hamad bin Abdullah Al Thani

Royal Ascot, 22nd June 2024

WHAT IS WORLD POOL?

World Pool is a collaboration between the Hong Kong Jockey Club, TDCO Limited and Tpoolco Limited (together trading as “Tote”) and Ascot Racecourse. It enables racegoers to bet into a global pool consisting of over 20 countries, resulting in signiﬁcantly bigger pools and increasing the total amount that can be won.

All 35 races at Royal Ascot are part of the World Pool.

WIN, PLACE, FIRST TWO, FIRST THREE, TWO FROM THREE and the TREBLE

will be the available World Pool bets on course and there are expected to be more than 30 races with pool sizes of over £1 million this year Bet With Ascot screens will indicate pool sizes for each race

The Placepot, Jackpot and Quadpot will be managed by using the standard Bet With Ascot rules.

Under World Pool rules, in races with exactly 7 declared runners, the place market will pay three places. The place terms for all races are as follows:

1-4 declared runnersNo place pool

5 & 6 declared runners

7-20 declared runners

21 or more declared runners

1st or 2nd

(void if less than 4 runners)

1st, 2nd or 3rd

(3 places remain if 5 or 6 runners, void if less than 5 runners)

1st, 2nd, 3rd or 4th

(4 places remain for 20 or less runners)

THE ROYAL PROCESSION

A Regal Tradition Through the Ages

Each summer, the grounds of Ascot Racecourse transform into a stage for one of Britain’s most cherished traditions - the Royal Procession. More than a ceremonial pageant, it is a living symbol of monarchy, heritage, and the unbreakable bond between the Royal Family and the sport of kings. This regal display, virtually unchanged since its inception in 1825, continues to enthral racegoers and reinforce the timeless grandeur of Royal Ascot.

The roots of this spectacular tradition stretch back to 1711 when Queen Anne founded Ascot as a venue for “horses fit for kings.” Yet it wasn’t until the reign of George IV that the Royal Procession as we know it today came to be. It was during his reign, in 1825, that the first Royal Procession took place - a moment choreographed with theatrical finesse by William Wellesley-Pole. On 31st May 1825, the King, accompanied by the Duke of Wellington, led four other coaches with members of the royal party from Windsor Castle to Ascot - a tradition that has endured two centuries.

The Royal Procession is more than ceremonial - it’s deeply personal for the Royal Family. Queen Elizabeth II’s affinity for Royal Ascot was legendary. Andrew Lloyd Webber reinforces this sentiment: “Everybody knew that that was her real passion - racing.”

John Warren, the late Queen’s long-time bloodstock and racing adviser, shares how “the Queen was unbelievably knowledgeable,” often referencing horse breeding and reading the Racing Post cover to cover. Her passion and expertise bore fruit in 2013 when her filly, Estimate, won the Gold Cup, making her the first reigning monarch to do so as an owner. Warren recalls, “When she passed the post, it brought the house down… The Queen was really, really excited It was a day to remember.”

Following Queen Elizabeth II’s passing, her son King Charles III and Queen Camilla have carried forward this storied legacy. In 2023, the new monarch made his debut in the Royal Procession, greeted by an ecstatic crowd. “The crowd went completely crazy,” says Madeleine Lloyd Webber of the moment. That same year, Desert Hero, a horse bred by the late Queen, delivered an emotional victory under the royal colours. “To actually have a winner in the King’s first year was quite remarkable,” said Warren, adding, “The King welled up, tears in his eyes, and the Queen burst into tears.”

William Haggas underscored the poignancy of the win: “To do it at Royal Ascot with a homebred of the late Queen’s - it doesn’t get better than that.”

From the flags waved by spectators to the thunderous cheers that greet each arrival, the Royal Procession continues to captivate. “Every box, every stand, every blade of grass is full of people watching the procession,” says Warren. The sense of pageantry is unmistakable - “It’s such an extraordinary sight,” Lloyd Webber remarks.

In recent years, the Royal Procession has had occasions where it’s looked different to the norm. Perhaps the most famous example was 20 years ago, when Royal Ascot was held at York due to the redevelopment of the Grandstand – the first time the Procession had ventured outside Berkshire. A special, poignant moment, described by the Duke of Devonshire, Her Majesty’s Representative at Ascot, as “one of the most significant racing events in living memory, something very special and a moment of history.”

Then there was the only time the Royal Procession was held outside Royal Ascot week. In the year 2000, six days before the late Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother’s 100th birthday, a special Procession was arranged for July, on the day of the King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes – the race that had been named in her honour since it was first run in 1951, created to establish an important middle-distance race recognised internationally. The contest was won in some style by the mercurial Montjeu, a majestic performance to match an occasion that broke from all tradition, yet heralded that familiar, unmatched sense of celebration.

As Ascot marks the 200th anniversary of the Royal Procession this year, its resonance feels stronger than ever. It remains an iconic symbol of British tradition - a bridge between royalty and the public, sport and spectacle, past and present.

Whichever enclosure it’s watched from, racegoers are not just witnessing an event; they are part of living history. What began in 1825 as a carefully choreographed spectacle has become a cherished tradition, while retaining its original purpose.

The Royal Procession at Ascot is not just a journey down the Ascot turf, but a timeless passage through heritage, memory, and pride - a pageant of continuity in an ever-changing world.

This year at the Royal Meeting, visitors to the Queen Anne Enclosure are invited to see one of the landaus from the Royal Procession on the ground floor of the Grandstand. There will also be footage from last year’s Procession, captured from on-board the lead carriage, giving visitors a first-person perspective on what it’s like to ride in the Procession.

Insuring Greatness

Official Partner of Royal Ascot and Principal Partner of The British & Irish Lions.

FROM CHOISIR TO ASFOORA: Australian Sprinting Success

The eyes of the world have always been on Royal Ascot, but it was in 2003 when Australia first set its sights on sprint prizes at the Royal Meeting. Ironically, it took a second glance for connections of Choisir to choose Berkshire –and in doing so, they paved the way for others to pick a marathon journey for sixty seconds of glory.

With Singapore’s Krisflyer Sprint cancelled due to the SARS virus outbreak of 2003, a Plan B was needed at the last minute. The King’s Stand Stakes wasn’t an obvious choice. Being a Group 2, Choisir would be carrying a penalty having won the Group 1 Lightning Stakes at Flemington that February And with him being a September foal, he would carry the same weight as a four-year-old in the Northern Hemisphere, despite being a three-year-old in the Southern Hemisphere.

His odds of 25/1 certainly pointed to a lack of faith in him overcoming those hurdles. But connections felt – and knew – otherwise Trainer Paul Perry had complete faith and jockey Johnny Murtagh had a simple task in leading from the front and never seeing another rival. Such was their confidence in the horse that the Group 1 Golden Jubilee Stakes

four days later was on the radar immediately after the race. Once again, Choisir led from start to finish, this time only at a price of 13/2. But connections had rolled the dice and made history The first Australian-trained horse to win at Royal Ascot. The first Australiantrained horse to win any race in Britain, in fact. And, to seal his legacy, the first horse in history to win both the King’s Stand and the Golden Jubilee in the same year

After Choisir, there was Takeover Target. And ‘takeover’ is the right word, with five different horses also travelling from Australia over the three-year period from 2006 to 2008 Takeover Target ran in both sprints in all three years, though he wouldn’t better his Berkshire debut – a short-head victory over Benbaun in the King’s Stand, with fellow Australian runners Falkirk and Glamour Puss in fourth and seventh respectively. He’d go off favourite for the Golden Jubilee Stakes four days later but faded into third.

A repeat bid in 2007 would see him come up short in the King’s Stand but Miss Andretti was there to once again fly the flag for Australia – with Magnus in third to make it a 1-3-4 for Australia. But that wouldn’t be the end of the Australian challenge – far from it. Scenic Blast had followed the now-familiar route of Lightning Stakes glory to Royal Ascot contention, Miss Andretti and Takeover Target having also won that race en route to the Royal Meeting. And ‘blast’ would be an apt way to describe his 2009 performance in the King’s Stand Stakes, all eyes drawn to that big white face charging into contention and barely coming off the bridle under hands and heels from Steven Arnold. By now, there was a supreme confidence about Australian sprinters heading to these shores. And then, three years later, there was the wonder mare, Black Caviar

Choisir & Johnny Murtagh – 2003 Golden Jubilee Stakes

Jockey Luke Nolen said afterwards that he thought the mare did not feel her usual ebullient self on the way down to the start for the Diamond Jubilee Stakes, and with what he thought was a commanding and unassailable lead, he started to ease up inside the final furlong to look after his pride and joy. Nolen maintained that he always had supreme confidence in her holding on, but Moonlight Cloud stormed home to make it a nervous wait for the judge to confirm a 22nd straight victory. The winning distance was a head, but that only told half the story of the race; a breathtaking success greeted by cheers and gasps in equal measure.

It would be another decade and nine attempts before further Australian success in the sprints. Chris Waller had come closest in 2015 when Brazen Beau just failed to pick up Undrafted, but seven years later Nature Strip made amends, in commanding fashion. He would run out arguably the most visually impressive of all the victories so far, with four-and-a-half lengths back to Twilight Calls in second.

Which brings us to last year, and Asfoora, in the King Charles III Stakes, the new name for the King’s Stand Stakes to mark the monarch’s 75th birthday. This mare had to do it the hard way, with her near-side group not travelling as fast as the far side. Oisin Murphy didn’t panic, though, bringing her over to the pacesetting Big Evs and overtaking the favourite inside

the final furlong to record the eighth and most recent Australian winner at Royal Ascot.

Asfoora is set for a repeat bid for the King Charles III Stakes, and it would be a truly historic achievement to become the first horse trained outside Europe to win the same race at consecutive Royal Meetings – in fact, outside Great Britain and Ireland, only Sagaro has managed that feat with his treble of Gold Cups.

And with the talented Storm Boy moving from Gai Waterhouse to Aidan O’Brien with eyes on Northern Hemisphere sprinting prizes, there could be plenty more Australian-themed success in the sprinting division at Royal Ascot on the way.

Black Caviar & Luke Nolen – 2012

Asfoora & Oisin Murphy – 2024

LONGINES MINIDOLCEVITA

5f (2yo)

6f (2yo)

7f (2yo)

1m round (2yo)

1m round

1m straight 1m 2f 1m 4f 1m 6f 2m 2m 4f

2m 51/2 f

Record Times

No Nay Never - 58.80 seconds - 2013 Norfolk Stakes

Society Kiss - 58.80 seconds - 2025 Maiden Fillies Stakes

Miss Andretti - 57.44 seconds - 2007 King’s Stand Stakes

Get It - 1 min 10.48 seconds - 2025 Handicap Stakes

Blue Point - 1 min 11.05 seconds - 2017 Pavilion Stakes

Pinatubo - 1 min 25.73 seconds - 2019 Chesham Stakes

Galician - 1 min 24.28 seconds - 2013 International

Joshua Tree - 1 min 39.55 seconds - 2009 Royal Lodge Stakes

Alpha Centauri - 1 min 35.89 seconds - 2018 Coronation Stakes

Ribchester - 1 min 36.60 seconds - 2017 Queen Anne Stakes

The Fugue - 2 mins 1.90 seconds - 2014 Prince of Wales’s Stakes

Novellist -2 mins 24.60 seconds - 2013 King George VI And Queen Elizabeth Stakes

Illinois - 3 mins 0.57 seconds - 2024 Queen’s Vase

Mizzou - 3 mins 24.12 seconds - 2015 Sagaro Stakes

Rite of Passage - 4 mins 16.92 secs - 2010 Gold Cup

Pallasator - 4 mins 45.24 secs - 2018 Queen Alexandra Stakes

Longines, The Official Timekeeper of Ascot Racecourse, are generously offering one of their watches to the connections – owner, trainer, jockey and groom –of a horse which breaks a track record here during the 2025 Flat season. These will be indicated in yellow as the season progresses.

Retraining of Racehorses Donation

Ascot Racecourse Supports will once again donate £5,000 to Retraining of Racehorses for each winner that Ryan Moore rides this week.

RoR is British horse racing’s official charity for the welfare of horses who have retired from racing. Last year, Ryan succeeded in winning six times across the meeting, equating to a charitable donation of £30,000

“We are absolutely delighted that Ascot Racecourse Supports has chosen to partner with RoR once again for Royal Ascot. The visibility this initiative brings, combined with the generous financial support, plays a vital role in helping us drive forward our charitable mission. Our thanks go to Ascot and to Ryan Moore for their commitment to supporting the future of former racehorses.” David Catlow, Managing Director of RoR

“It was great to raise £30,000 last year for this initiative and I’ll be hoping to make a significant contribution to this vital charity again this year”. Ryan Moore

We wish Ryan the best of luck with his 7 rides today:

2.30pm – Diego Velazquez

3.05pm – Gstaad

3.40pm – Believing

4.20pm – Henri Matisse

5.00pm – Reaching High

5.35pm – Sons And Lovers

6.10pm - Charlus

JOCKEY DAY OF THE

How To Read Your Racecard

Colour of horse

B = Bay

Br = Brown

Ch = Chestnut

Gr = Grey

Horse’s number on saddlecloth

Sex of horse

c = colt

h = horse

g = gelding

f = filly

m = mare

Sire

Horse’s name

Dam

No. of days since last ran

Weight Stones/ lbs (lbs)

Age of horse

Damsire

7 ROSALLION (IRE) (24) 3

Draw

9 2 (128)

1131-21 C B c Blue Point (IRE) - Rosaline (IRE) (New Approach (IRE) SHEIKH MOHAMMED OBAID AL MAKTOUM Sean Levey

RICHARD HANNON, Marlborough Breeder - Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum)

DRAW

TIMEFORM VIEW High-class colt who chased home Notable Speech in 2000 Guineas on his 3-yo reappearance before winning the Irish 2000 Guineas and St James’s Palace at Royal Ascot. Missed the rest of last season due to a setback. TFRHHHHH Official BHA Rating 122

Owner’s Colours

C = Course winner

CD = Course & Distance winner

D = Distance winner

BF = Beaten favourite

Previous Performances

/ = denotes new season

– = denotes new year

d = disqualified

r = ran out

U= unseated rider

P= pulled up

Form Guide

Owner

Timeform Star Rating

Official BHA Rating

Trainer and location of training establishment

The BHA handicappers allot ratings to horses once they have taken part in a sufficient number of races to enable the handicappers to make a numerical assessment of each horse’s ability

Country where horse is trained

Jockey’s Name

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Rosallion won The St James’s Palace Stakes at Royal Ascot in 2024.

Equine Welfare at Royal Ascot

The safety and wellbeing of horses and jockeys is paramount at Royal Ascot and in recent years several major changes have been made to improve welfare standards.

Introduced for the first time at Royal Ascot 2022, every horse running throughout the week will undergo an enhanced pre-race examination carried out on arrival at the stables. The process involves:

• A cardiac assessment

• A trot up over 25 metres in a straight line

• An examination of the musculoskeletal system

These examinations are designed to support the work of the whole sport to reduce avoidable risk, adding an extra layer of protection so we know horses are lining up in the best possible health post-travel.

Ascot has invested significant amounts to improve equine welfare in recent years.

During the 2004-2006 redevelopment a safer racetrack was created by cambering the home and old paddock bends and removing the road crossings over the track.

In 2016, further improvements to equine welfare provision were made as part of a £700,000 project to create an enhanced unsaddling area. This benefits from extra space, maximum shade and is also equipped with equine misting fans to aid with post-race cooling of horses.

Five specifically qualified equine vets are on duty every day at Royal Ascot alongside three equine ambulances which are dedicated to the welfare of all the horses. During each race, vets follow the runners by car and can respond to and attend an incident generally within a minute – as fast as the paramedic teams responsible for jockeys.

For further information on safety and welfare in horse racing visit: horsepwr.co.uk

OF THE LAST 12 WINNERS HAD ALREADY WON A GROUP 1 AVERAGE WINNING TIME IN THE LAST 10 YEARS 1m 39.66s

25 WINNERS WERE TRAINED BY

P R I Z E M O N E Y £650,000 9 8

THE AVERAGE WINNING STARTING PRICE IN THE LAST 10 Y E A R S 7/2 OF THE LAST

6OF THE LAST 12 WINNERS WERE SENT OFF AS FAVOURITES

22 OF THE LAST 26 • BRITISH & IRISH-TRAINED • W I N N E R S H

Feature Race Analysis

Irish 2,000 Guineas winner Field Of Gold currently heads the betting in what looks a thrilling renewal of the St James’s Palace Stakes. New retained rider for Juddmonte, Colin Keane, will be looking to make it two from two on the short-priced favourite, who was mightily impressive at the Curragh last month and is preferred to owner-mate Windlord. He had both Officer and the 2024 Coventry Stakes winner Rashabar comfortably beat that day but could the form be reversed here?

The biggest danger could come from the 2000 Guineas winner Ruling Court who had Field Of Gold half a length back at Newmarket. He has been kept on the sidelines since and these two look set for battle and could fight out the finish once again.

The French 2000 Guineas winner Henri Matisse is one of three representative from across the Irish channel as he bids to make it 3 from 3 this season. Aidan O’Brien usually deploys a strong hand and today looks no different as he saddles the fabulous Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf winner from last year, along with before-mentioned Officer. First Wave takes a big step up in class after bolting up in a maiden at Gorwan Park and completes the Irish trio as the rank outsider.

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2 . 3 0 p m Th e Qu ee n An ne St ak e s ( G r o u p 1)

10 ROSALLION

Trainer: Richard Hannon

Jockey: Sean Levey

3 .0 5 p m Th e Co ve nt r y St ak e s ( G r o u p 2)

11 MILITARY CODE

Trainer: Charlie Appleby

Jockey: William Buick

3 .4 0 p m Th e Ki ng Ch ar le s II I St ak e s ( G r o u p 1)

16 MGHEERA

Trainer: Ed Walker

6 RULING COURT

Trainer: Charlie Appleby

Jockey: William Buick

1 DAWN RISING

Trainer: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Jockey: Declan Mcdonogh

9 HAATEM

Trainer: Richard Hannon Jockey:

7 FRENCH MASTER

Trainer: John & Thady Gosden

Jockey: James Doyle

2.30 First Race

Ascot Racecourse is giving a prize of £300 to the lad or girl responsible for the best turned out horse, and a prize of £300 to the lad or girl responsible for the winning horse.

The Queen Anne Stakes

(Group 1)

One Mile (1,600 metres), STRAIGHT COURSE (8f) For Four Year Olds And Upwards

(Class 1) Advertised total prize fund £793,625 (FOR CONDITIONS OF THIS RACE SEE PAGE 78)

Stalls - Centre

Owners Prize Money: Winner £353639, Second £145154, Third £72617, Fourth £36269, Fifth £18174, Sixth £9047. (Penalty Value £450064.73) A SS Form Owner

1 CAIRO (IRE) (39) 5 9 2 (128)

02-6262 B h Quality Road (USA) - Cuff (IRE) (Galileo (IRE)) D MR REFAI ALGHRAIBAN

Silvestre De Sousa

ALICE HAYNES, Newmarket

Groom - Abel O Gorman (Breeder - Coolmore)

Draw 11

TIMEFORM VIEW Capable of smart form, as shown when second at big odds in Group 2 at Chester last month. However, even his very best efforts are some way off the required standard here. TFRHIIII Official BHA Rating 111

51116-1 Ch h Lope de Vega (IRE) - Zindaya (USA) (More Than Ready (USA)) D YULONG INVESTMENTS (AUSTRALIA) PTY James McDonald

CIARON MAHER, Australia (Breeder - Fifth Avenue Bloodstock)

Draw 8

TIMEFORM VIEW Very smart miler for Chad Brown in America, including a reappearance win in a Grade 1 at Keeneland in April. Sold afterwards and has his ﬁrst start for his new Australia-based trainer here. TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 117

3 DANCING GEMINI (IRE) (31)

654-112 B c Camelot - Lady Adelaide (IRE) (Australia) D BF FISHDANCE LTD

4 9 2 (128)

Kieran Shoemark

ROGER TEAL, Lambourn

Groom - Pat Kennedy (Breeder - Fishdance)

Draw 2

TIMEFORM VIEW Back to form with a bang as a 4-y-o, winning a Doncaster Listed race and Group 2 Sandown Mile this spring. Even better when edged out by Lead Artist in the Group 1 Lockinge at Newbury since. Should give his running but suspicion he’ll ﬁnd at least one too strong again.

TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 119

4 DIEGO VELAZQUEZ (IRE) (276) 4

6/40011- B c Frankel - Sweepstake (IRE) (Acclamation)

9 2 (128)

D SMITH,MAGNIER,TABOR,WESTERBERG,BRANT Ryan Moore

AIDAN O’BRIEN, Ireland

Groom - Isaac Eduardo (Breeder - Epona Bloodstock Ltd)

Draw 1

TIMEFORM VIEW Has come up short in 3 previous attempts at Group 1 company but he looked an improved performer when ending his 3-y-o season with Group 3 and Group 2 wins at Leopardstown. No surprise were he to make more of an impact at the highest level as a 4-y-o.

TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 119

The Queen Anne Stakes (Group 1) (Class 1) - continued

Form Owner Trainer Age st lb (lbs)

5 DOCKLANDS (GB)

(10) 5 9 2 (128)

0560-23 B h Massaat (IRE) - Icky Woo (Mark of Esteem (IRE))

CD O.T.I. RACING Mark Zahra

HARRY EUSTACE, Newmarket

Groom - Michael Vokins (Breeder - Mickley Stud)

Draw 5

TIMEFORM VIEW Won the Britannia at 2023 Royal Ascot and excellent second to Charyn in this last year. As good as ever when chasing home Sardinian Warrior in C&D Listed race on reappearance and also a respectable third in Epsom Group 3 since. Suspicion he’ll do well to match last year’s placing, though.

6 LAKE FOREST (GB) (23)

TFRHHIII Official BHA Rating 114

4 9 2 (128)

10/221-4 Ch c No Nay Never (USA) - Lady Aquitaine (USA) (El Prado (IRE))

TONY BLOOM & IAN MCALEAVY Tom Marquand

WILLIAM HAGGAS, Newmarket

Groom - Khalid Nawaz (Breeder - Sahara Group Holdings)

Draw 9

TIMEFORM VIEW Second in last year’s Commonwealth Cup at this meeting and proved his stamina for a longer trip when bagging a very valuable pot over 7.5f in Australia in November. Caught too far back in French Group 3 on reappearance, doing enough to suggest he retains his ability.

7 LEAD ARTIST (GB)

TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 115

(31) 4 9 2 (128)

1212-01 B c Dubawi (IRE) - Obligate (Frankel)

D JUDDMONTE

JOHN & THADY GOSDEN, Newmarket

Groom - Andrew Heywood (Breeder - Juddmonte Farms Ltd)

Colin Keane

Draw 3

TIMEFORM VIEW Bounced back from Sandown reappearance ﬂop with a bang when edging out Dancing Gemini (Rosallion third and Notable Speech fourth) in Group 1 Lockinge at Newbury (1m, ﬁrm) last month. This stiffer 1m here could suit him even better. TFRHHHHI Official BHA Rating 120

8 NOTABLE SPEECH (GB) (31)

4 9 2 (128)

10153-4 Ch c Dubawi (IRE) - Swift Rose (IRE) (Invincible Spirit (IRE)) D GODOLPHIN

CHARLIE APPLEBY, Newmarket

Groom - Kalu Ram (Breeder - Godolphin)

William Buick

Draw 6

TIMEFORM VIEW Winner of the 2000 Guineas at Newmarket (beat Rosallion) and Sussex Stakes at Goodwood as a 3-y-o. Shaped as if retaining all his ability when 2 1/2 lengths fourth of 8 to Lead Artist in Lockinge at Newbury (1m, ﬁrm) on reappearance 31 days ago. Looks sure to go well. TFRHHHHI Official BHA Rating 122

9 QUDDWAH (GB) (26)

5 9 2 (128)

1/1145-1 B h Kingman - Sajjhaa (King’s Best (USA)) CD SHEIKH AHMED AL MAKTOUM Callum Shepherd

SIMON & ED CRISFORD, Newmarket (Breeder - Godolphin)

Draw 7

TIMEFORM VIEW Won ﬁrst 4 starts, including a C&D Listed race and the Group 2 Summer Mile on the round course here. Also made all in a Longchamp Listed race on reappearance but came up short at Group 1 level on his ﬁnal 2 outings last year and needs to prove he can do it in top company.

TFRHHIII Official BHA Rating 114

The Queen Anne Stakes (Group 1) (Class 1) - continued

Form Owner Trainer Age st lb (lbs)

10 ROSALLION (IRE) (31) 4 9 2 (128)

31/211-3 B c Blue Point (IRE) - Rosaline (IRE) (New Approach (IRE))

CD SHEIKH MOHAMMED OBAID AL MAKTOUM Sean Levey

RICHARD HANNON, Marlborough (Breeder - Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum)

Draw 10

TIMEFORM VIEW High-class colt who chased home Notable Speech in 2000 Guineas last year before winning Irish 2000 Guineas at Curragh and St James’s Palace at this meeting. Not seen again until third in the Lockinge at Newbury (1m, ﬁrm), leaving the impression the outing was just needed. Should be spot on now.

TFRHHHHH Official BHA Rating 122

11 SARDINIAN WARRIOR (IRE) (23) 4 9 2 (128)

2/111-12 B c Saxon Warrior (JPN) - La Collina (IRE) (Strategic Prince)

CD MARCSTOWN LTD

NON-RUNNER

JOHN & THADY GOSDEN, Newmarket

Groom - Tousif Shaikh (Breeder - Kenilworth House Stud)

Draw 4

TIMEFORM VIEW Took the step up to Listed level in his stride when seeing off Docklands over C&D on his reappearance and turf debut in April. Backed that up with an excellent length second to Sosie in Group 1 at Longchamp (9f, good to soft) under Christophe Soumillon 23 days ago. May not have reached his limit.

TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 117

Result: 1st 2nd 3rd 4th

Distances: 1-2 2-3

Time: Min . Secs.

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 11

Visor worn ﬁrst time by No. 1. Tongue Strap worn ﬁrst time by No. 9. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 5.

Record Time: 1 min 36.60 secs by Ribchester age 4 wt 9-0 good to ﬁrm, 20/06/17

Median Time: 1 min 41.40 secs

2024: CHARYN (IRE) 4 9 2 Silvestre De Sousa 10-3 (Roger Varian) 13 ran

Forecast: Correct as of 4.00pm (16/06/25)

2-1 Rosallion (IRE), 9-2 Lead Artist (GB), 5-1 Notable Speech (GB), 11-2 Dancing Gemini (IRE), 10-1 Diego Velazquez (IRE), 12-1 Lake Forest (GB), 16-1 Carl Spackler (IRE), Docklands (GB), 25-1 Quddwah (GB), 80-1 Cairo (IRE)

Timeform Summary

Last month’s Lockinge looks the key piece of form. ROSALLION and Notable Speech were behind Lead Artist and Dancing Gemini in that but left the impression their ﬁrst outings of the season were needed. It was a particularly encouraging effort from Rosallion considering it was his ﬁrst outing since winning the St James’s Palace on this day last year and he can build on that and land a fourth success at the highest level.

1. ROSALLION (IRE)

HENRYCAVILL

3.05 Second Race

Ascot Racecourse is giving a prize of £300 to the lad or girl responsible for the best turned out horse, and a prize of £300 to the lad or girl responsible for the winning horse.

The Coventry Stakes

(Group 2)

Six Furlongs (6f ) (1,200 metres)

For Two Year Olds

(Class 1) Advertised total prize fund £175,000

(FOR CONDITIONS OF THIS RACE SEE PAGE 78)

Stalls - Centre

Owners Prize Money: Winner £77980, Second £32008, Third £16013, Fourth £7998, Fifth £4008, Sixth £1995. (Penalty Value £99242.50) A SS

Form Owner Trainer st lb (lbs)

1 AMERICAN GULF (GB) (15)

1 B c Ardad (IRE) - Mamma Morton (IRE) (Elnadim (USA))

9 3 (129)

D MRS FITRI HAY Oisin Murphy

PAUL & OLIVER COLE, Whatcombe

Groom - Joaquim da Silva (Breeder - Robert Cornelius)

Draw 8

TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled March 23. 150,000 gns yearling, Ardad colt. Half-brother to numerous winners, including smart winnerupto1mMasterofWaranduseful7fwinnerMammasGirl.Yard’sﬁrst2-y-orunneroftheseasonandhelookeduseful when justifying strong support at Windsor a fortnight ago. TFRHHHHI Official BHA Rating -

2 ANDAB (IRE) (23)

13 B c Saxon Warrior (JPN) - Tickled Pink (IRE) (Invincible Spirit (IRE))

9 3 (129)

D AL SHAQAB RACING/TREVOR STEWART DylanBrowneMcMonagle

JOSEPH PATRICK O’BRIEN, Ireland

Groom - Aziz Khan (Breeder - T. Stewart)

Draw 20

TIMEFORM VIEW Fine pedigree and looked a bright prospect when landing a 6f maiden (good) at the Curragh in ﬁne style last month, despite being easy to back. Pitched into Group 3 company back there 3 weeks later and ran really well when 1 1/2 lengths third of 6 to Albert Einstein in Marble Hill Stakes.

TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating -

3 BALLISTIC MISSILE (IRE) (34) 9 3 (129)

1 Ch c Mehmas (IRE) - Taawfan (IRE) (Night of Thunder (IRE))

MR ZHANG YUESHENG

RICHARD HANNON, Marlborough

Groom - Mohammed Shamshad Alam (Breeder - Dr Jim Moore)

Shane Foley

Draw 11

TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled February 2. €100,000 foal, €260,000 yearling, Mehmas colt. Dam, 1m winner, half-sister to useful winner

HighBridgeoutofsmartwinnerupto1m(2-y-o7fwinner)Ameerat.Wasn’tthequickestawaybutimpressedwiththewayheoutclassed 5 rivals at York (5f) a month ago. Bare form ordinary.

TFRHHIII Official BHA Rating -

The Coventry Stakes (Group 2) (Class 1) -

Form Owner Trainer st lb (lbs)

4 BONE MARRA (IRE) (21)

1 B g Starman - Pyrenean Queen (IRE) (Zoffany (IRE))

9 3 (129)

POMPEY VENTURES 3 C. Soumillon OLLIE SANGSTER, Marlborough

Groom - Henry Patten (Breeder - Norelands Bloodstock)

Draw 7

TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled April 17. €24,000 foal, £60,000 yearling, Starman gelding. Half-brother to several winners, includingusefulwinnerupto1mMessidorand1mwinnerKehlani.Damunraced.Bigpricebutovercameobviousinexperience to win 5f AW maiden 3 weeks ago, really strong at the ﬁnish. 6f sure to suit.

TFRHHIII Official BHA Rating -

5 BOURBON BLUES (GB) (18)

01 B g Space Blues (IRE) - Upper Street (IRE) (Dansili)

9 3 (129)

D M. HUGHES, M. KERR-DINEEN AND PARTNERS Billy Loughnane BRIAN MEEHAN, Manton

Groom - Bheru Singh (Breeder - Dunchurch Lodge Stud Company)

Draw 2

TIMEFORM VIEW Space Blues gelding has some scope physically so no surprise he left his mid-ﬁeld effort on debut behind when landing 9-runner maiden at Brighton 18 days ago (both 6f). Yard won this a year ago with a huge outsider and this one will also be a big price. TFRHHIII Official BHA Rating -

6 COPPULL (GB) (52)

1 B c Bated Breath - Springwood Drive (Mayson)

9 3 (129)

MR DAVID W. ARMSTRONG David Probert

CLIVE COX, Hungerford

Groom - Amy Dickens (Breeder - Highﬁeld Farm LLP)

Draw 17

TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled March 30. Bated Breath colt. Half-brother to 2-y-o 7f winner Worthington Lake. Dam, 5f/6f winner, sister to useful sprinter Bickerstaffe. Bred to be sharp and showed plenty of zip when landing 15-runner maiden at Leicester in April. That form looks better now than it did at the time.

7 DO OR DO NOT (IRE) (17)

TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating -

02 B c Space Blues (IRE) - Dettoria (Declaration of War (USA))

9 3 (129)

TBT RACING Tom Marquand

ED WALKER, Upper Lambourn (Breeder - D. G. Iceton)

Draw 5

TIMEFORM VIEW 75,000 gns yearling, Space Blues colt. Half-brother to useful 10.5f/10.7f winner Higher Leaves and US Grade 3 9f winner Selenaia. Showed much more than on debut when neck second of 11 to re-opposing Tadej in novice at York (6f, ﬁrm) 17 days ago, pair nicely clear.

8 GAVOO (IRE) (16)

TFRHHIII Official BHA Rating -

3 (129)

21 B c Elzaam (AUS) - Daddy’s Gal (USA) (Scat Daddy (USA))

D A TOUCH OF LEATHER SYNDICATE Luke McAteer

DAVID MARNANE, Ireland

Groom - Danny O’Connell (Breeder - James & Bernadette Gormley)

Draw 21

TIMEFORM VIEW Was no match for Andab starting out at the Curragh last month but a month later, he landed 14-runner maiden at Listowel 16 days ago. Well-run 6f would be in his favour.

TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating -

The Coventry Stakes (Group 2) (Class 1) - continued

Form Owner

9 GSTAAD (GB) (31)

Trainer st lb (lbs)

9 3 (129)

1 B c Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Mosa Mine (Exceed And Excel (AUS))

D MR D. SMITH, MRS J. MAGNIER, MR M. TABOR Ryan Moore AIDAN O’BRIEN, Ireland

Groom - Viktor Vasylkivskyy (Breeder - Maywood Stud)

Draw 14

TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled March 22. 450,000 gns foal, Starspangledbannercolt. Half-brother to several winners, including smart 2-y-o 6f winner Vandeek and useful 5f/6f winner Mine’s A Double. Dam sprint maiden. Lowered the colours of odds-on stablemate when successful at Navan a month ago. Plenty more to come.

TFRHHHHI Official BHA Rating -

10 KOLKATA KNIGHT (IRE) (32)

1 Br c Cotai Glory - Gin And Slim (IRE) (Dark Angel (IRE))

9 3 (129)

D MILLENNIAL RACING Pierre-Louis Jamin

TOM DASCOMBE, Lambourn

Groom - Rahul Kamble (Breeder - Brendan White)

Draw 3

TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled February 16. £16,000 yearling. Closely related to 7f/1m winner Dark Stream and half-brother to 5f winner La Neide and 7f/1m winner Rabbit Coulsty. Well backed and ran out a 5-length winner on debut at Hamilton a month ago. Second has won since but dominating this ﬁeld a different ask. TFRHHIII Official BHA Rating -

11 MILITARY CODE (GB) (38)

11 B c Wootton Bassett - Wishfully (IRE) (Invincible Spirit (IRE))

9 3 (129)

C GODOLPHIN William Buick

CHARLIE APPLEBY, Newmarket

Groom - Bakht Afsar (Breeder - Godolphin)

Draw 15

TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled March 19. Wootton Bassett colt. Dam, useful French 1m winner (stayed 9f), half-sister to useful 1m winner (stays1 1/4m) Sense of Wisdom. Newmarket novice winner over 5f in April and put experience to good use against promising bunch of newcomers here last month. 6f sure to suit so shortlisted. TFRHHHHI Official BHA Rating -

12 POSTMODERN (IRE) (26)

1 B c Too Darn Hot - Kamakura (USA) (Medaglia d’Oro (USA))

D WATHNAN RACING

HAMAD AL JEHANI, GB

Groom - Andrew McBride (Breeder - Oglethorpe Breeders)

9 3 (129)

James Doyle

Draw 19

TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled February 13. 270,000 gns yearling, Too Darn Hot colt. Half-brother to smart winner up to 11f Be Your Best and winner up to 1m Komachi. Dam unraced. Created a very favourable impression when a 5-length winner on debut at Yarmouth 4 weeks ago. Can leave form of that behind.

TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating -

13 POWER BLUE (IRE) (23) 9 3 (129)

132 B c Space Blues (IRE) - Visions (IRE) (Worthadd (IRE))

AMO RACING LIMITED

ADRIAN MURRAY, Ireland (Breeder - Finanza Locale Consulting)

David Egan

Draw 9

TIMEFORM VIEW Looked very promising when making all in a 5f maiden in the ﬁrst 2-y-o race of the year at the Curragh in March and has held his own in better company since, 3/4-length second of 6 to Albert Einstein in Marble Hill Stakes at the Curragh (6f). That is the best form on offer.

TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating -

The Coventry Stakes (Group 2) (Class 1) - continued

Form Owner Trainer st lb (lbs)

14 RAAKEB (IRE) (11)

133 B c Ten Sovereigns (IRE) - Salve Stella (IRE) (Shamardal (USA))

9 3 (129)

SHEIKH ABDULLAH ALMALEK ALSABAH Sean Levey

RICHARD HANNON, Marlborough

Groom - Jabar Singh (Breeder - Gestut Hony-Hof )

Draw 4

TIMEFORMVIEWMadewinningstartin6-runnermaidenatRiponearlylastmonth.Thirdbothstartssince,improvingfor to step up to 6f in the Woodcote 11 days ago.

TFRHHIII Official BHA Rating -

15 ROCK ON THUNDER (IRE) (21)

1 B c Night of Thunder (IRE) - Boston Rocker (IRE) (Acclamation)

9 3 (129)

D SHEIKH MOHAMMED OBAID AL MAKTOUM Jim Crowley

KEVIN RYAN, Hambleton

Groom - Jerome Richards (Breeder - J. Hanly, A. Stroud & Skymarc Farm)

Draw 10

TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled April 17. 380,000 gns Night of Thunder colt. Half-brother to several winners, including smart winner up to 1m San Donato and useful 6f winner Diablo Rojo. Bred to be smart and made the perfect start at Leicester 3 weeks ago (6f). Third and ﬁfth that day successful since and he will progress. TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating -

16 SHAATIR (GB) (14)

31 Gr c Havana Grey - Colouring (Showcasing)

9 3 (129)

D SHEIKH AHMED AL MAKTOUM Hollie Doyle

ARCHIE WATSON, Upper Lambourn

Groom - Darryl Hagger (Breeder - Whitsbury Manor Stud)

Draw 12

TIMEFORM VIEW Knew more than he did on debut and bagged the favoured rail when a decisive winner at Lingﬁeld over 6f 14 days ago. In the right hands to progress but this is asking a lot. TFRHHIII Official BHA Rating -

17 SUPER SOLDIER (IRE) (16) 9 3 (129)

122 Gr c Dark Angel (IRE) - First Party (Royal Applause) MOHAMED SAEED AL SHEHHI & BURKE

K. R. BURKE, Leyburn

Groom - Alice Kettlewell (Breeder - Drumlin Bloodstock)

Clifford Lee

Draw 16

TIMEFORM VIEW 8,000 gns yearling, Dark Angel colt. Half-brother to 3 winners, including useful 5f winner Wonderwork and 2-y-o 7f winner Spacer. Justiﬁed short price in 6-runner maiden at Leicester on debut and better form in defeat since, 1/2-length second of 8 to Graft in Listed race at Chantilly. Up in trip. TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating -

18 TADEJ (GB) (17)

9 3 (129)

451 Br c Ardad (IRE) - Tilly Frankl (Frankel) D JINKY FARMS AND PARTNER Luke Morris

ARCHIE WATSON, Upper Lambourn

Groom - Hana Macdonald (Breeder - Star Cottage Stud & Mr.N. O’Keeffe)

Draw 13

TIMEFORM VIEW Contested a couple of warm novice events ﬁrst 2 outings and put that experience to good use when winning 11-runner novice at York (6f, ﬁrm) 17 days ago by neck from Do Or Do Not, battling well. Cheekpieces still reached for.

TFRHHIII Official BHA Rating -

The Coventry Stakes (Group 2) (Class 1) - continued

Form Owner Trainer st lb (lbs)

19 TRICKY TEL (GB) (17)

11 B c Ubettabelieveit (IRE) - Ardbrae Tara (IRE) (Galileo (IRE))

D HEWITT, OWEN & PARTNER

HUGO PALMER, Malpas

Groom - Paul Dell (Breeder - Mickley Stud & Dermot Costelloe)

9 3 (129)

Colin Keane

Draw 1

TIMEFORMVIEWKnewhisjobwhenlandingstrongsupportin5.5fmaidenatChesterinMayandreturnedtothatvenue3weeks later, he also landed the odds over 6f 17 days ago, driven out. Looks a professional 2-y-o but this is a different undertaking. TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating -

20 UNDERWRITER (FR) (27)

1 B c Mehmas (IRE) - Zaur’s Heart (No Nay Never (USA))

D WATHNAN RACING

ARCHIE WATSON, Upper Lambourn

Groom - Haji Khan (Breeder - Ecurie Haras de Saint Vincent Et al)

9 3 (129)

James McDonald

Draw 18

TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled April 5. £200,000 2-y-o, Mehmas colt. Dam, ran once in France, half-sister to winner up to 7.5f Fas and winner up to 9.5f Silva (both smart). Travelled with purpose and looked a really nice prospect when quickening away to land 7-runner maiden at Ayr a month ago. Sure to build on that.

21 WARSAW (IRE) (10)

TFRHHHHI Official BHA Rating -

9 3 (129)

1 Br c Wootton Bassett - Espania (IRE) (Galileo (IRE))

MRS J MAGNIER/M TABOR/D SMITH/WESTERBERG W. M. Lordan AIDAN O’BRIEN, Ireland

Groom - Mylana Kuspliak (Breeder - Coolmore)

Draw 6

TIMEFORM VIEW FoaledFebruary 18.WoottonBassettcolt.Damunracedhalf-sistertovery smart winnerup to 1m Lord Shanakill. Biggest price of the 3 Aidan O’Brien runners but powered away to land a 5f maiden at Navan 10 days ago. Sure to progress with 6f very much in his favour so he looks a fascinating runner.

TFRHHHHH Official BHA Rating -

Result: 1st 2nd 3rd 4th

Distances: 1-2 2-3

Time: Min . Secs.

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 21

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn ﬁrst time by No. 18.

Record Time: 1 min 12.39 secs by Rajasinghe age 2 wt 9-1 good to ﬁrm, 20/06/17

Median Time: 1 min 14.90 secs

2024: RASHABAR (IRE) 2 9 3 Billy Loughnane 80-1 (Brian Meehan) 22 ran

Forecast: Correct as of 4.00pm (16/06/25)

4-1 Postmodern (IRE), 9-2 Gstaad (GB), 5-1 Military Code (GB), 15-2 Warsaw (IRE), 9-1 American Gulf (GB), 12-1 Andab (IRE), Underwriter (FR), 14-1 Rock On Thunder (IRE), 16-1 Power Blue (IRE), 18-1 Bone Marra (IRE), 28-1 Ballistic Missile (IRE), 40-1 Coppull (GB), Do Or Do Not (IRE), Gavoo (IRE), Kolkata Knight (IRE), Raakeb (IRE), Shaatir (GB), Super Soldier (IRE), Tricky Tel (GB), 66-1 Bourbon Blues (GB), Tadej (GB)

The Coventry Stakes (Group 2) (Class 1) -

Timeform Summary

Any number to consider and it may pay to side with relative unknown quantity WARSAW. Having made his debut just 10 days ago and seemingly the least fancied of the Aidan O’Brien runners (claimer ridden) he created a striking impression at Navan and can only build on that up in trip Military Code already has winning course form and looks a most professional juvenile, with American Gulf interesting at longer odds.

1. WARSAW (IRE) 2. MILITARY CODE

GULF

3.40 Third Race

Ascot Racecourse is giving a prize of £300 to the lad or girl responsible for the best turned out horse, and a prize of £300 to the lad or girl responsible for the winning horse.

The King Charles III Stakes

(Group 1)

Five Furlongs (5f ) (1,000 metres) For Three Year Olds And Upwards

(Class 1) Advertised total prize fund £725,750 (FOR CONDITIONS OF THIS RACE SEE PAGE 78)

Stalls - Centre

Owners Prize Money: Winner £323394, Second £132740, Third £66406, Fourth £33167, Fifth £16620, Sixth £8274. (Penalty Value £411572.82) A SS

Form Owner Trainer Age st lb (lbs)

1 AMERICAN

AFFAIR

(GB) (24) 5 9 7 (133)

310-115 B g Washington DC (IRE) - Classy Anne (Orientor) D BARRASTON RACING & MR J S GOLDIE Paul Mulrennan JIM GOLDIE, Glasgow

Groom - Alex Goldie (Breeder - John McGrandles)

Draw 16

TIMEFORM VIEW Very likeable sprinter who continues to go from strength to strength this season, looking a pattern-class performer in a handicap when easily winning at York last month. Upped to Group 2 company, he shaped as though still in top form in the Temple Stakes, not seen to best effect. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 24/5/2025 it was reported that the horse was denied a clear run. TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 105

2 BUCANERO FUERTE (GB) (30) 4 9 7 (133)

3/1600-1 B c Wootton Bassett - Frida La Blonde (FR) (Elusive City (USA)) D AMO RACING LIMITED/GISELLE DE AGUIAR David Egan

ADRIAN MURRAY, Ireland

(Breeder - Gestut Zur Kuste AG)

Draw 2

TIMEFORM VIEW Enhanced excellent fresh record when winning 7-runner Listed race at Naas a month ago. Did that readily but dominating this level of opposition a completely different undertaking. TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 110

3 JASOUR (GB) (17) 4 9 7 (133)

13600-6 Gr c Havana Grey - Twilight Thyme (Bahamian Bounty) C D BF ALMOHAMEDIYA RACING Jim Crowley

CLIVE COX, Hungerford

Groom - Mykyta Yashchenko (Breeder - Wardley Bloodstock)

Draw 6

TIMEFORM VIEW Smart colt who was highly tried as a juvenile and hit the ground running last year with a decisive success in the Group 3 Pavilion Stakes over 6f at Ascot. Campaigned solely in Group 1 that season and eased in class, he looked a really hard ride at Haydock. Hood needs to help him settle down.

TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 107

The King Charles III Stakes (Group 1) (Class 1) - continued

Form Owner

4 KERDOS (IRE) (34)

Trainer Age st lb (lbs)

5 9 7 (133)

15546-0 B h Proﬁtable (IRE) - The Mums (Holy Roman Emperor (IRE))

D JOHN CONNOLLY & A D SPENCE

CLIVE COX, Hungerford

Groom - Lena McGregory (Breeder - KCS Bloodstock Ltd)

C. Soumillon

Draw 3

TIMEFORM VIEW Won the Group 2 Temple at Haydock (5f, good to soft) last May and mostly respectable efforts in defeat later in the season, including when ﬁfth in this race. Shaped as though in need of the run on 6f reappearance at York and while he’ll step up on that, this is a tall order.

5 MANACCAN (GB) (773)

TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 108

6 9 7 (133)

31311/3/- Ch h Exceed And Excel (AUS) - Shyrl (Acclamation)

CD NEWSELLS PARK STUD-ARDILES/BRAZIL/HODDLE Cieren Fallon

JOHN RYAN, Newmarket

Groom - Lian Wilson (Breeder - Al-Baha Bloodstock)

Draw 12

TIMEFORMVIEWHighly-progressivesprinterin2022andmadeareallyencouragingreturntoactionbehindrace-ﬁtrivals when third to Vadream in the Palace House at Newmarket in May 2023. Off the track since so some training performance were he to get seriously involved in Group 1 company. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 6/5/2023 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed.

TFRHIIII Official BHA Rating 105

6 NIGHT RAIDER (IRE) (34)

00511-3 Br c Dark Angel (IRE) - Dorraar (IRE) (Shamardal (USA))

4 9 7 (133)

WATHNAN RACING James Doyle

K. R. BURKE, Leyburn

Groom - Nadir Khan (Breeder - Linden Bloodstock Ltd)

Draw 7

TIMEFORM VIEW Rounded off his 3-y-o campaign with an impressive 3 3/4-length defeat of Annaf in 6f Newcastle Listed race in November, taking his AW record to 4-4. Went with bags of enthusiasm when third of 8 to Inisherin in 1895 Duke of York Stakes and this ﬁrst crack at 5f looks the correct move.

7 REGIONAL (GB) (73)

TFRHHHHH Official BHA Rating 105

7 9 7 (133)

51/224-3 B g Territories (IRE) - Favulusa (Dansili) D FUTURE CHAMPIONS RACING REGIONAL Callum Rodriguez

EDWARD BETHELL, Middleham

Groom - Barbara Jones (Breeder - Razza del Sole Societa Agricola SRL)

Draw 17

TIMEFORM VIEW Smart performer who ran right up to form when second of 17 to Asfoora in this race a year ago. Enhanced excellent record fresh when 1/2-length third of 11 to Believing in Al Quoz Sprint at Meydan in April and he needs considering.

TFRHHHHI Official BHA Rating 114

8 RUMSTAR (GB) (24) 5 9 7 (133)

0551-16 B g Havana Grey - Stellarta (Sakhee’s Secret)

CD BF VINCENT AND RUSSELL WARD

JONATHAN PORTMAN, Upper Lambourn

Groom - Tul Singh (Breeder - Whitsbury Manor Stud)

Rob Hornby

Draw 5

TIMEFORM VIEW Ended last season better than ever with a win in Listed company over C&D and picked up where he left off when much too strong for 10 rivals in Palace House Stakes at Newmarket on return. Needs to bounce back from a tame display in the Temple Stakes 3 weeks ago, though.

TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 109

The King Charles III Stakes (Group

Form Owner

9 STARLUST (GB) (24)

1) (Class 1) - continued

Trainer Age st lb (lbs)

4 9 7 (133)

63010-0 B or Br c Zoustar (AUS) - Beyond Desire (Invincible Spirit (IRE))

D MRS FITRI HAY

RALPH BECKETT, Kimpton Down

Groom - Valentine Robb (Breeder - Branton Court Stud LLP)

Rossa Ryan

Draw 14

TIMEFORM VIEW Very smart at best, winning three times last season, notably Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint at Del Mar where he was well suited by strong tempo. Not in same form in Hong Kong Sprint at Sha Tin and could never really land a blow under his penalty in the Temple Stakes on reappearance.

TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 114

10 TWILIGHT CALLS (GB) (24) 7

6554-50 B g Twilight Son - Zawiyah (Invincible Spirit (IRE))

D PHIL CUNNINGHAM

RICHARD SPENCER, Newmarket

Groom - Ryan Webb (Breeder - James Ortega Bloodstock Ltd)

9 7 (133)

Jamie Spencer

Draw 21

TIMEFORM VIEW Smart sprinter for Henry Candy at his best, but looked in need of the run on debut for these connections in Palace House Stakes. Failed to build on that at Haydock and he looks up against it these days at this level.

TFRHHIII Official BHA Rating 100

11 WASHINGTON HEIGHTS (GB) (24) 5 9 7 (133)

650-243 B g Washington DC (IRE) - Epping Rose (IRE) (Kodiac)

D HAMBLETON RACING LTD XXVII Tom Eaves

KEVIN RYAN, Hambleton

Groom - Virender Singh Rathore (Breeder - Bearstone Stud Limited)

Draw 11

TIMEFORM VIEW Surprise winner of Abernant Stakes at Newmarket last year, and largely campaigned in Group 1 company after. Respectable-enough efforts this season but his level is a notch below this one.

TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 107

12 ASFOORA (AUS) (52) 7

4124-10 B or Br m Flying Artie (AUS) - Golden Child (AUS) (I Am Invincible (AUS))

CD NOOR ELAINE FARM PTY LTD

HENRY DWYER, Australia

Groom - Chenelle Ellis (Breeder - Noor Elaine Farm)

9 4 (130)

Oisin Murphy

Draw 10

TIMEFORM VIEW Very smart sprinter and multiple Group winner from Australia who, sharper for run in the Temple, proved better than ever when landing this a year ago (several of these behind). Hit the frame both starts that summer but no British prep this time having ﬁnished mid-ﬁeld over 6f in April. Blinkered.

13

TFRHHHHI Official BHA Rating 114

BALMORAL LADY (IRE) (17) 4 9 4 (130)

1112-31 B f Invincible Army (IRE) - Alsalwa (IRE) (Nayef (USA))

D LAURENCE BELLMAN

ED WALKER, Upper Lambourn (Breeder - Yeomanstown Stud)

Tom Marquand

Draw 4

TIMEFORM VIEW Four wins during a very productive second half to 2024 and cranked it up another notch when excellent neck second in Listed race at Doncaster (6f, heavy). Picked up where she left off this spring, conﬁrming the promise of Chester reappearance with Listed glory at Haydock. Needs to improve again.

TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 102

The King Charles III Stakes (Group 1) (Class 1) - continued

Form Owner

14 BELIEVING (IRE) (73)

Trainer Age st lb (lbs)

13223-1 B m Mehmas (IRE) - Misfortunate (IRE) (Kodiac)

5 9 4 (130)

D MRS MAGNIER, M TABOR, D SMITH & RESOLUTE Ryan Moore

GEORGE BOUGHEY, Newmarket

Groom - Mr Jordan McMurray (Breeder - M. Mullen & Cloneymore Farm)

Draw 1

TIMEFORM VIEW Shaped really well when fourth from off the pace in this race a year ago. Filled same spot over 6f at the meeting 4 days later before making most of the drop to Group 2 company at the Curragh. Changed hands for 3,000,000 and gained deserved top-tier breakthrough in Al Quoz Sprint at Meydan in April. TFRHHHHI Official BHA Rating 112

15 FROST AT DAWN (USA) (25)

4 9 4 (130)

0-00221 Gr or Ro f Frosted (USA) - Hawana (USA) (War Front (USA))

D MR ABDULLA AL MANSOORI Mickael Barzalona

WILLIAM KNIGHT, Newmarket

Groom - Divyanshu Singh (Breeder - Rabbah Bloodstock LLC)

Draw 15

TIMEFORM VIEW Speedy sort who didn’t need to improve to land Listed contest at Haydock (6f) 4 weeks ago. Return to 5f won’t be an issue but this calibre of opposition may well be.

16 MGHEERA (GB) (24)

TFRHHIII Official BHA Rating 104

5 9 4 (130)

3506-11 B m Zoustar (AUS) - Blue Aegean (Invincible Spirit (IRE))

D LORD LLOYD WEBBER AND ARTHUR MITCHELL

ED WALKER, Upper Lambourn (Breeder - David Redvers & Framont Ltd)

William Buick

Draw 8

TIMEFORMVIEWProvedbetterthaneveronﬁrststartforEdWalkerwhenwinningGroup3atLongchamplastmonthand conﬁrmed she’s an improved model when supplementing that in the Group 2 Temple Stakes 3 weeks ago, seeing off several of these in the process. Looks well worth a crack at this.

17 MONTEILLE (GB) (16)

TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 108

4 9 4 (130)

1000-61 B f Cable Bay (IRE) - Montviette (FR) (Le Havre (IRE))

D MR G. AUGUSTIN-NORMAND

MARIO BARATTI, France

Groom - Anthony Lecordier & Capucine Chesnel (Breeder - Franklin Finance)

Cristian Demuro

Draw 18

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful performer, successful at 2 yrs in minor event at Compiegne. Better than ever when winning 8-runner Prix Texanita at Chantilly last time by 1/2 length from Classic Flower, staying on to lead close home. Unexposed over 5f but a lot went her way on that occasion.

TFRHHIII Official BHA Rating 103

18 NO HALF MEASURES (GB) (17) 4 9 4 (130)

1615-02

B f Cable Bay (IRE) - Fascinator (Helmet (AUS))

D MR R. P. GALLAGHER

RICHARD HUGHES, Upper Lambourn

Groom - Chanan Singh (Breeder - Bumble Bloodstock & Mrs S. Nicholls)

Hector Crouch

Draw 13

TIMEFORM VIEW Didn’t race at 2 but had a great 3-y-o campaign, notching up sixth win in Newbury Group 3. Pitched in deep and shaped as though in excellent form when ﬁfth in the Group 1 Prix de l’Abbaye de Longchamp. All the better for reappearance when 1/2-length second of 8 to Balmoral Lady at Haydock latest.

TFRHHIII Official BHA Rating 105

The King Charles III Stakes (Group 1) (Class 1) - continued

Form Owner

19 PRIME ART (IRE) (25)

Trainer Age st lb (lbs)

4 9 4 (130)

4411/5-2 B f Churchill (IRE) - Mona Lisa’s Smile (USA) (War Front (USA))

DENFORD STUD Billy Loughnane

JANE CHAPPLE-HYAM, Newmarket

Groom - Sophie Durman (Breeder - Barronstown Stud)

Draw 20

TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly raced filly who showed big improvement on final outing for Johnny Murtagh in September 2023, winning the Firth of Clyde at Ayr in good style. Restricted to just 2 runs since, excellent neck second to Frost At Dawn in Listed race at Haydock and this her first crack over 5f.

20 AESTERIUS (IRE) (33)

TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 103

3 9 1 (127)

12116-6 B or Br c Mehmas (IRE) - Jane Doe (IRE) (Hallowed Crown (AUS))

D BF WATHNAN RACING

ARCHIE WATSON, Upper Lambourn

Groom - Feri Szabo (Breeder - Sean Maguire)

James McDonald

Draw 9

TIMEFORM VIEW Very useful and likeable juvenile who bagged his fourth win of 2024 in Doncaster’s Flying Childers in September. Not disgraced when 2 1/2 lengths sixth of 12 in Breeders’ Cup Juvenile at Del Mar ﬁnal run. Failed to give his running on York reappearance but we know he’s much better than that. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 15/5/2025 it was reported that the horse stopped quickly.

21 ESTEPONA (FR) (16)

TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 108

3 9 1 (127)

1104-23 B c Mehmas (IRE) - Cigalera (FR) (Elusive City (USA))

CUADRA MEDITERRANEO

Clement Lecoeuvre

MAURICIO DELCHER SANCHEZ, France

Groom - Katheen Maillard & Lucy Launet (Breeder - Cuadra Mediterraneo)

Draw 22

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful performer, won newcomers and minor event (by head from Epson Blue Cen) at Deauville on ﬁrst 2 starts in 2024. Best effort when 4 1/4 lengths third of 10 to Rayevka in Listed race at Chantilly last time but that well shy of the required level here.

TFRHHIII Official BHA Rating 104

22 TROPICAL STORM (GB) (33)

2014-61

B c Eqtidaar (IRE) - Avon Breeze (Avonbridge)

D TEME VALLEY

3 9 1 (127)

Colin Keane

ANDREW BALDING, Kingsclere

Groom - Jack Fox (Breeder - Hellwood Stud Farm & R. C. Dollar)

Draw 19

TIMEFORM VIEW Posted a useful effort when landing Listed event at York in August. Looked rusty after 8 months off when sixth of 11 in Palace House Stakes at Newmarket and duly left that effort well behind when doubling his tally back on the Knavesmire last month. Further jolt of improvement needed.

TFRHHIII Official BHA Rating 103

23 WEST ACRE (IRE) (73) 3 9

21-2110 B g Mehmas (IRE) - Lady Aria (Kodiac)

1 (127)

D MR MICHAEL BLENCOWE Callum Shepherd

GEORGE SCOTT, Newmarket

Groom - Harmat Singh (Breeder - Tally-Ho Stud)

Draw 23

TIMEFORM VIEW Smart gelding who enhanced excellent strike rate in 15-runner Nad Al Sheba Turf Sprint at Meydan in March. Found good run of form coming to a halt when 6 1/4 lengths eighth of 11 to Believing in Al Quoz Sprint at same venue the following month but he’s likely to bounce back given overall proﬁle.

TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 112

Result: 1st 2nd 3rd 4th

Distances: 1-2 2-3

Time: Min . Secs.

The King Charles III Stakes (Group

1) (Class 1) -

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 23

Hood worn ﬁrst time by No. 3. Blinkers worn ﬁrst time by No. 12. Visor worn by No. 15.

Tongue Strap worn by No. 5, 7, 14.

Record Time: 57.44 secs by Miss Andretti age 6 wt 9-1 good to ﬁrm, 19/06/07

Median Time: 1 min 1.50 secs

2024: ASFOORA (AUS) 6 9 4 Oisin Murphy 5-1 (Henry Dwyer) 17 ran

Forecast: Correct as of 4.00pm (16/06/25)

4-1 Asfoora (AUS), 9-2 Believing (IRE), 7-1 Night Raider (IRE), Regional (GB), 8-1 Mgheera (GB),12-1 Starlust (GB), 16-1 American Affair (GB), West Acre (IRE), 20-1 Bucanero Fuerte (GB), 22-1 Prime Art (IRE), 25-1 Rumstar (GB), 28-1 Balmoral Lady (IRE), Jasour (GB), Tropical Storm (GB), 33-1 Aesterius (IRE), 40-1 Kerdos (IRE), Monteille (GB), No Half Measures (GB),Washington Heights (GB), 50-1 Frost At Dawn (USA), 66-1 Manaccan (GB), Twilight Calls (GB), 80-1 Estepona (FR)

Timeform Summary

Given his free-going tendencies, the drop to 5f could be what NIGHT RAIDER has needed all along and with his York reappearance indicating that he can be as effective on grass, this lightly-raced 4-y-o could be the answer. Last year’s winner Asfoora has had a different preparation this time and has blinkers on for the ﬁrst time, so Believing, who shaped really well in this 12 months ago, may emerge as the chief threat.

1. NIGHT RAIDER (IRE) 2. BELIEVING (IRE)

3. ASFOORA (AUS)

4.20 Fourth Race

Ascot Racecourse is giving a prize of £300 to the lad or girl responsible for the best turned out horse, and a prize of £300 to the lad or girl responsible for the winning horse.

The St James’s Palace Stakes

(Group 1)

Old Mile (7f Abt 213yds) (Approx. 1,600 metres)

For Three Year Old Colts

(Class 1) Advertised total prize fund £650,000 (FOR CONDITIONS OF THIS RACE SEE PAGE 78-79)

Stalls - Inside

Owners Prize Money: Winner £289640, Second £118885, Third £59475, Fourth £29705, Fifth £14885, Sixth £7410. (Penalty Value £368615) A SS

Form Owner Trainer st lb (lbs)

1 FIELD OF GOLD (IRE) (24) 9 2 (128) 114-121 Gr c Kingman - Princess de Lune (IRE) (Shamardal (USA)) D JUDDMONTE Colin Keane

JOHN & THADY GOSDEN, Newmarket

Groom - Bishan Singh (Breeder - Roundhill Stud)

Draw 5

TIMEFORM VIEW Probably should have won the 2000 Guineas at Newmarket, ﬁnishing strongly for 1/2-length second to Ruling Court after conceding ﬁrst run. Made no mistake in the Irish 2,000 Guineas 3 weeks later under new jockey Colin Keane and he can turn the tables on Ruling Court now.

TFRHHHHH Official BHA Rating 123

2 FIRST WAVE (FR) (41) 9 2 (128)

22-231 B c Wootton Bassett - White Satin Dancer (GER) (Oasis Dream) D D SMITH/MRS MAGNIER/M TABOR/P BRANT DylanBrowneMcMonagle

AIDAN O’BRIEN, Ireland

Groom - Bart O Gorman (Breeder - Ecurie des Monceaux et al)

Draw 3

TIMEFORMVIEWOffthemarkattheﬁfthtimeofaskingwhenmakingallin1mGowranmaiden6weeksago.Theﬁrst-time tongue tie he wore on that occasion is retained. Might be in here as a pacemaker. TFRHIIII Official BHA Rating 94

3 HENRI MATISSE (IRE) (37)

1251-11 B c Wootton Bassett - Immortal Verse (IRE) (Pivotal)

9 2 (128)

D MRS J MAGNIER/M TABOR/SMITH/MERRIEBELLE Ryan Moore

AIDAN O’BRIEN, Ireland

Groom - Enora Hervio (Breeder - Immortal Verse Syndicate)

Draw 1

TIMEFORM VIEW Ended his 2-y-o campaign with success in Grade 1 Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf at Del Mar and added another win at the highest level when edging out Jonquil in the French 2000 Guineas at Longchamp (1m, good to ﬁrm) last month. Has a bit to ﬁnd with Field of Gold and Ruling Court, though. TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 116

4 OFFICER (IRE) (24) 9 2 (128)

1-310 B c Dubawi (IRE) - Hydrangea (IRE) (Galileo (IRE))

D MRS JOHN MAGNIER,MR M.TABOR & MR D.SMITH W. M. Lordan

AIDAN O’BRIEN, Ireland

Groom - Jamie Lawrence (Breeder - Coolmore)

Draw 7

TIMEFORM VIEW All 4 starts at the Curragh, including a 1m Listed win in May. Only 7 3/4 lengths seventh of 9 to Field of Gold in Irish 2,000 Guineas since, though. Henri Matisse looks the stable number one.

TFRHHIII Official BHA Rating 108

The St James’s Palace Stakes (Group 1) (Class 1) - continued

Form Owner

5 RASHABAR (IRE) (24)

Trainer Age st lb (lbs)

9 2 (128)

2122-24 B c Holy Roman Emperor (IRE) - Amazonka (IRE) (Camelot)

C MANTON THOROUGHBREDS IX Sean Levey BRIAN MEEHAN, Manton

Groom - Richard Evans (Breeder - Sarl Ecurie Haras de Beaufay)

Draw 6

TIMEFORM VIEW Sprung a 66/1 surprise in last year’s Coventry at this meeting. Has underlined that was no ﬂuke with some smart efforts at the highest level since but he has 5 1/4 lengths to make up on Field of Gold from last month’s Irish 2000 Guineas. TFRHHIII Official BHA Rating 113

6 RULING COURT (USA) (45)

13-11 B c Justify (USA) - Inchargeofme (High Chaparral (IRE))

9 2 (128)

D GODOLPHIN William Buick

CHARLIE APPLEBY, Newmarket

Groom - Qadeer Mohammad (Breeder - NURSERY PLACE, MANFUSO & WILHITE)

Draw 2

TIMEFORM VIEW Took his career record to 3-4 when holding the fast finish of Field of Gold in the 2000 Guineas at Newmarket (1m, good to firm) in May. A late withdrawal from the Derby at Epsom recently due to the ground being too soft. Sure to go well but might find Field of Gold too strong this time.

7 WINDLORD (GB) (24)

TFRHHHHI Official BHA Rating 121

9 2 (128)

4213-20 B c Dubawi (IRE) - Goldika (IRE) (Intello (GER))

D JUDDMONTE Oisin Murphy

ANDREW BALDING, Kingsclere

Groom -Macie Harris (Breeder - Juddmonte Farms Ltd)

Draw 4

TIMEFORM VIEW Placed twice at Group level but weakened to ﬁnish well behind ownermate Field of Gold in the Irish 2,000 Guineas at the Curragh (1m, good) 24 days ago. First-time cheekpieces worn on that occasion are retained. Nothing in his record to suggest he’ll be up to the task here.

Result: 1st

Distances: 1-2 2-3

TFRHHIII Official BHA Rating 105

Time: Min . Secs.

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 7

Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 7.

Record Time: 1 min 35.89 secs by Alpha Centauri age 3 wt 9-0 good to ﬁrm, 22/06/18

Median Time: 1 min 41.60 secs

2024: ROSALLION (IRE) 3 9 2 Sean Levey 5-2 (Richard Hannon) 8 ran

Forecast: Correct as of 4.00pm (16/06/25)

4-5 Field of Gold (IRE), 3-1 Ruling Court (USA), 7-2 Henri Matisse (IRE), 22-1 Rashabar (IRE), 40-1 Officer (IRE), 50-1 Windlord (GB), 100-1 First Wave (FR)

Timeform Summary

FIELD OF GOLD allowed Ruling Court ﬁrst run when ﬁnishing half a length behind him in the 2000 Guineas at Newmarket. He looked a potentially top-class miler when an easy winner of the Irish version under new rider Colin Keane since and can take his revenge on Godolphin’s colt now. French Guineas winner Henri Matisse looks clear best of the rest

1. FIELD OF GOLD (IRE)

2. RULING COURT (USA)

3. HENRI MATISSE (IRE)

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Racegoers in the Royal Enclosure and Queen Anne Enclosure are invited to join in with the unmissable singing around the bandstand after racing from 6.20pm.

It was the late Lady Jinny Beaumont, wife of Sir Nicky Beaumont, Clerk of the Course from 1969 to 1994, who first introduced this communal sing-along that has become synonymous with Royal Ascot.

She was famed for conducting the band and the event grew in popularity to such an extent that a bandstand was erected to recognise this prized Ascot tradition.

Union Jack flags are provided on a first come first served basis, so come with a good voice and be prepared to sing along to classics such as Land of Hope and Glory, My Way and We’ll Meet Again.

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5.00 Fifth Race

Ascot Racecourse is giving a prize of £300 to the lad or girl responsible for the best turned out horse, and a prize of £300 to the lad or girl responsible for the winning horse.

The Ascot Stakes

(Heritage Handicap) (GBBPlus Race)

Two Miles About Four Furlongs (19f Abt 210yds) (Approx. 4,000 metres)

For Four Year Olds And Upwards

(Class 2) Advertised total prize fund £110,000

(FOR CONDITIONS OF THIS RACE SEE PAGE 79)

Stalls - Inside

Owners Prize Money: Winner £44693, Second £22352, Third £11176, Fourth £5588, Fifth £2794, Sixth £1397. (Penalty Value £56694) 18 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10. SS

Form Owner

1

DAWN

RISING

Trainer Age st lb (lbs)

(IRE) (39) 8 9 12 (138)

3561-60 B g Galileo (IRE) - Devoted To You (IRE) (Danehill Dancer (IRE))

C MR JOHN P. MCMANUS Declan McDonogh

JOSEPH PATRICK O’BRIEN, Ireland

Groom - Michael Freaney (Breeder - Barronstown Stud)

Draw 19

TIMEFORM VIEW Won the Queen Alexandra at this meeting 2 years ago and ﬁrst success since when landing Curragh Group 3 last autumn. However, never ﬁgured over an inadequate trip on return at Naas and good bit to prove having ran no sort of race in last month’s Chester Cup. Tongue strap on.

TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 100

2 ARTISTIC STAR (IRE) (44)

44/40-04 B g Galileo (IRE) - Nechita (AUS) (Fastnet Rock (AUS))

5 9 12 (138)

MR J. C. SMITH Jack Dace (7)

RALPH BECKETT, Kimpton Down

Groom - Valentine Robb (Breeder - Coolmore)

Draw 9

TIMEFORM VIEW Presumably not the easiest to train but he did fare better than he had at Kempton in January when fourth of 10 in handicap at Newmarket (14f) at the start of last month. Rider takes off a handy 7lb but stamina has to be ﬁrmly taken on trust over this marked longer trip.

TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 100

3 DIVINE COMEDY (IRE) (39) 7 9 11 (137)

500-230 B m Le Havre (IRE) - Epic Emirates (Dubawi (IRE))

THE EQUEMA PARTNERSHIP

HARRY EUSTACE, Newmarket

Groom - Justin Wigg (Breeder - Mr Hubert Strecker)

David Probert

Draw 5

TIMEFORM VIEW Developed into a very likeable mare adding to her tally at Haydock (16.2f) prior to ﬁnishing a smashing secondinthisrace12monthsago.Resumedwithin-the-frameeffortsinListed/Group3companyandcaughtwiderthanideal when down the ﬁeld in last month’s Chester Cup. Each-way claims.

TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 99

4 SAN SALVADOR (IRE) (24) 9 9 11 (137)

2//-116 Ch g El Salvador (IRE) - Angel Chorus (IRE) (Dylan Thomas (IRE))

ANNUS MIRABILIS SYNDICATE

JOSEPH PATRICK O’BRIEN, Ireland

Groom - Justin Houlihan (Breeder - Mrs Ann Marie O’Brien)

H. J. Horgan (5)

Draw 12

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful jumps winner and of similar merit in this sphere, winning 5-runner minor event from the front at Killarney (14.2f) last month. Found the going too tough when sixth of 7 in Listed race at the Curragh (12f) since and whilst switch to handicaps rates a plus, others appeal more. STEWARDSNOTE:followingitsrunon09/05/2025itwasreportedthatthehorsesufferedinterferenceinrunning. TFRHHIII OfficialBHARating99

The Ascot Stakes (Heritage Handicap) (GBBPlus Race) (Class 2) - continued

Form Owner

5 ALIGN THE STARS (IRE)

Trainer Age st lb (lbs)

(24) 4 9 10 (136)

00-3004 Br g Sea The Stars (IRE) - Kitcara (Shamardal (USA))

TONY FARMER

CHARLIE JOHNSTON, Middleham

Groom - Paddy Trainor (Breeder - Sunderland Holding Inc.)

Joe Fanning

Draw 13

TIMEFORM VIEW Very progressive in staying handicaps last summer, completing hat-trick at Goodwood (14f) in August. Mostly down the ﬁeld since, having no excuses when fourth of 6 in handicap at Haydock (16.2f) 24 days ago. Cheekpieces reached for now upped further in trip.

6 FEIGNING MADNESS (GB)

TFRHHIII Official BHA Rating 99

(48) 4 9 9 (135)

11/54-44 Ch g Ulysses (IRE) - Dance The Dream (Sir Percy)

LOUISVILLE SYNDICATE ELITE

RALPH BECKETT, Kimpton Down

Groom - Samundra Singh (Breeder - Mr W. H. Carson & Mrs A. Dalgety)

Hector Crouch

Draw 14

TIMEFORM VIEW Two from 2 as a juvenile and very lightly raced since, far from disgraced despite finishing last of 4 in Sagaro Stakes at this course (2m, firm) in April. Appeals as the type who ought to be suited by this sort of test but he may well benefit from a softer surface than he’s going to encounter here.

7 EAST INDIA DOCK (GB)

TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 98

(39) 4 9 8 (134)

04314-1 B g Golden Horn - Diamond Bangle (IRE) (Galileo (IRE))

THE GREDLEY FAMILY James Doyle JAMES OWEN, Newmarket

Groom - Kim Mason (Breeder - Stetchworth & Middle Park Studs Ltd)

Draw 18

TIMEFORM VIEW 4-y-o who made a ﬁne start over hurdles for James Owen, winning 3 times prior to a sound third in the Triumph at Cheltenham. Career-best display returned to this sphere when landing Chester Cup (18.6f) in good style 39 days ago and this even longer trip could unlock further improvement. Player.

TFRHHHHI Official BHA Rating 97

8 MANXMAN (IRE) (25) 5

3312-21 B g Cracksman - Mondelice (Montjeu (IRE))

9 7 (133)

SHEIKH HAMDAN BIN MOHAMMED AL MAKTOUM Sean Dylan Bowen

SIMON & ED CRISFORD, Newmarket (Breeder - Macha Bloodstock/Meridian International)

Draw 4

TIMEFORM VIEW 5-y-o who boasts a ﬁne strike rate and showed himself better than ever when winning 12-runner handicap at Goodwood (2m, good) 25 days ago, by neck from Mr Hampstead. Return to this longer distance promises to hold no fears (second in last season’s Cesarewitch) and he’s one to consider.

TFRHHHHI Official BHA Rating 95

9 ASCENDING (IRE) (42) 6 9 7 (133)

22//221-1 B g Awtaad (IRE) - Midnight Martini (Night Shift (USA))

C. JONES

HENRY DE BROMHEAD, Ireland

Groom - Sam Cottrill (Breeder - Karis Bloodstock Ltd & Rathbarry Stud)

W. J. Lee

Draw 6

TIMEFORM VIEW Ended a frustrating run of seconds when a wide-margin winner at Dundalk (2m) in November and picked up where he left off following a 5-month break when following up at Cork (12f) 6 weeks ago, battling well. Claims from 2lb higher mark now stepping back up signiﬁcantly in trip.

TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 95

The Ascot Stakes (Heritage Handicap) (GBBPlus Race) (Class 2) - continued

Form Owner

10 LIARI (FR) (30)

215/-1 B g Cracksman - Lidiyana (FR) (Motivator)

Trainer Age st lb (lbs)

5 9 7 (133)

NEIL SMITH & ALFIE SMITH Kieran Shoemark

MICHAEL BELL, Newmarket

Groom - Glen Magee (Breeder - S.C.E.A. Haras de Son Altesse L’Aga Khan)

Draw 15

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful 3-time winner over hurdles for Paul Nicholls who made a dominant return to the Flat starting out for new yard when making all in 6-runner Newmarket handicap (14f) 30 days ago. Appeals as the type who will have no issues with this much longer trip but dominating this ﬁeld won’t be easy. TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 95

ZOFFEE (GB)

(39) 9 9 6 (132)

00040-3 B g Zoffany (IRE) - Mount Crystal (IRE) (Montjeu (IRE))

MR ALAN PETERSON Oisin Murphy

HUGO PALMER, Malpas

Groom - Charlotte Kerry (Breeder - The Pocock Family)

Draw 8

TIMEFORM VIEW Last season’s Chester Cup winner who proved hit and miss thereafter but he did return to form when third in corresponding race 39 days ago. Sixth in this race from a 1lb higher mark 2 years ago and likely he’ll have to settle for a minor role again.

12 SATURN (IRE) (42)

TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 94

5 9 5 (131)

1310-10 Gr h Galileo (IRE) - Alpha Centauri (IRE) (Mastercraftsman (IRE))

BF NIARCHOS FAMILY

MRS J. HARRINGTON, Ireland

Groom - Mickey McGuane & Lauren Page (Breeder - Niarchos Family)

Shane Foley

Draw 3

TIMEFORM VIEW Progressive 2-time winner in 2024 who added to his tally after 9 months off in 6-runner handicap at Navan (14f) in April. Subsequent run when eighth of 9 behind re-opposing Ascending 6 weeks ago has to go down as disappointing but he appeals as the type to bounce back. Signiﬁcantly up in trip.

13 NURBURGRING (IRE)

TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 93

(24) 5 9 5 (131)

30/644-0 B g Zoffany (IRE) - Shamarbelle (IRE) (Montjeu (IRE))

BRONSAN RACING

JOSEPH PATRICK O’BRIEN, Ireland

Groom - Carlos Da Silva (Breeder - A. O’Brien,M. Al Monsour& K. Al’ Attiyah)

Colin Keane

Draw 20

TIMEFORM VIEW Very useful and versatile performer who ran his best race over fences when fourth in a Cheltenham Festival handicap in March. Left poorly placed and never ﬁgured back on Flat when seventeenth of 19 in handicap at the Curragh (10f, good) 24 days ago but better anticipated back up in trip.

TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 93

14 ALPHONSE LE GRANDE (IRE) (23) 6

11001-0 B g Sea The Stars (IRE) - Dolce Strega (IRE) (Zoffany (IRE))

9 5

(131)

BET SMALL WIN BIG SYNDICATE Jamie Spencer

A. J. MARTIN, Ireland

Groom - Cathy O Leary (Breeder - Renzo Forni)

Draw 11

TIMEFORM VIEW Signed off a highly-productive 2024 with success in the Cesarewitch at Newmarket (18f) and left the impression he’ll be a lot sharper for last month’s reappearance twelfth of 20 in handicap at the Curragh (14f) 23 days ago. Remains pretty unexposed over marathon trips and he’s worth a second look.

TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 93

The Ascot Stakes (Heritage Handicap) (GBBPlus Race) (Class 2) -

Form Owner

continued

Trainer Age st lb (lbs)

15 REACHING HIGH (IRE) (32)

4 9 5 (131)

23210-2 B g Sea The Stars (IRE) - Estimate (IRE) (Monsun (GER))

HM THE KING & HM THE QUEEN Ryan Moore

W. P. MULLINS, Ireland

Groom - Hannah Utley (Breeder - Queen Elizabeth II)

Draw 1

TIMEFORM VIEW Relished the step up to 1 3/4m when easily off the mark at Wolverhampton in August. Clearly not himself in Melrose at York next time but resumed for new yard/after 9 months off with a very good second of 14 in handicap at Leopardstown (12f) 32 days ago. Very interesting up in trip for leading outﬁt. TFRHHHHH Official BHA Rating 94

16 COMFORT ZONE (IRE) (247)

6 9 5 (131)

13/2/001- B g Churchill (IRE) - Iveagh Gardens (IRE) (Mastercraftsman (IRE))

MRS S. A. FOLEY Tom Marquand

JOSEPH PATRICK O’BRIEN, Ireland

Groom - Petro Osadchyi (Breeder - Mrs Noreen McManus)

Draw 16

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful sort who justiﬁed good support when resuming winning ways in 20-runner handicap at Naas (2m) in October before an excellent third over hurdles at Leopardstown (21f) over Christmas. Not in same form next 2 starts in that sphere but he’s not yet fully exposed over marathon trips on the level.

TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 93

17 LEINSTER (IRE) (39) 4

0/13-14 B g Camelot - Black Envy (Kingman)

AL SHIRA’AA RACING

9 4 (130)

Dylan Browne McMonagle

JOSEPH PATRICK O’BRIEN, Ireland

Groom - Shannon Anderson (Breeder - Al Shira’aa Farms S.A.R.L.)

Draw 17

TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced sort who made a winning reappearance at the Curragh (12f) in March and more than backed that up when good 3 1/2 lengths fourth behind East India Dock in last month’s Chester Cup. Appeals as the type to do better again provided his stamina holds out here.

18 WOOT CITY (FR) (28)

TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 93

8 9 3 (129)

016-242 B g Wootton Bassett - Plume Rose (Marchand de Sable (USA))

MR LUCIANO DISARO

FABRICE CHAPPET, France

Groom - Rudy Vannier (Breeder - Ecurie Des Charmes)

Stephane Pasquier

Draw 2

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful performer in France, successful twice during 2024 at up to 2m. Returned in good order this spring, second of 6 in minor event at Angers (14.9f, good, 10/1) 28 days ago, well positioned. Consistency clearly an asset but this demands more on ﬁrst crack at this sort of trip.

TFRHHIII Official BHA Rating 91

19 MR HAMPSTEAD (USA) (25) 4

3003-12 B g Galileo (IRE) - Daddys Lil Darling (USA) (Scat Daddy (USA))

AMO RACING LIMITED

RAPHAEL FREIRE, Newmarket

Groom - Charlotte Allday (Breeder - Orpendale/Chelston/Wynatt)

9 2

(128)

David Egan

Draw 7

TIMEFORM VIEW Improver stepped up to 2m this season, comfortably off the mark at Goodwood before ﬁnishing a very good neck second behind Manxman over same C&D 25 days ago, deserving of extra credit having helped force the pace. Well worth his place in this ﬁeld and respected up 2lb.

TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 91

The Ascot Stakes (Heritage Handicap) (GBBPlus Race) (Class 2) - continued

Form Owner Trainer Age st lb (lbs)

20 PONIROS (GB) (262) 4 9 2 (128)

220030- B g Golden Horn - Rue Renan (IRE) (Lope de Vega (IRE))

TONY BLOOM William Buick

W. P. MULLINS, Ireland

Groom - Niamh Roche (Breeder - Wilgerbosdrift (UK) Ltd)

Draw 10

TIMEFORM VIEW Acquired by connections for 200,000 gns and produced a remarkable effort when making a winning hurdles debut in the Triumph at Cheltenham in March. Proved that no ﬂuke when runner-up in Punchestown Grade 1 next time and potentially well treated on those efforts returned to the Flat. Player. TFRHHHHI Official BHA Rating 91

Result: 1st 2nd 3rd 4th

Distances: 1-2 2-3

Time: Min . Secs.

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 20

Tongue Strap worn ﬁrst time by No. 1. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn ﬁrst time by No. 5, 18.

Hood worn by No. 20. Blinkers worn by No. 16. Visor worn by No. 8.

Tongue Strap worn by No. 12, 13, 14. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 7, 13.

Record Time: 4 mins 16.92 secs by Rite of Passage age 6 wt 9-2 good to ﬁrm, 17/06/10

Median Time: 4 mins 25.11 secs

2024: PLEDGEOFALLEGIANCE (IRE) 4 8 13 Luke Morris 20-1 (Sir Mark Prescott Bt) 20 ran

Forecast: Correct as of 4.00pm (16/06/25)

4-1 Reaching High (IRE), 5-1 East India Dock (GB), Poniros (GB), 10-1 Alphonse Le Grande (IRE), Manxman (IRE), 12-1 Nurburgring (IRE), 14-1 Mr Hampstead (USA), 18-1 Liari (FR), 20-1 Ascending (IRE), Leinster (IRE), Zoffee (GB), 25-1 Comfort Zone (IRE), Dawn Rising (IRE), Divine Comedy (IRE), 28-1 Saturn (IRE), 33-1 Artistic Star (IRE), Feigning Madness (GB), Woot City (FR), 40-1 Align The Stars (IRE), 50-1 San Salvador (IRE)

Timeform Summary

No shortage of potential players in a cracking renewal with REACHING HIGH selected to come out on top. He made a very solid start for Willie Mullins when ﬁnding only one ridden more prominently too good on return at Leopardstown (12f ) and, completely unexposed over marathon trips, he’s of ﬁrm interest again. Poniros was a remarkable winner of the Triumph Hurdle at Cheltenham in March and also needs factoring in. Chester Cup winner East India Dock and Manxman are others to consider.

1. REACHING HIGH (IRE) 2. PONIROS 3. EAST INDIA DOCK

Sixth Race

Ascot Racecourse is giving a prize of £300 to the lad or girl responsible for the best turned out horse, and a prize of £300 to the lad or girl responsible for the winning horse.

The Wolferton Stakes

(Listed Race)

One Mile About Two Furlongs (9f Abt 212yds) (Approx 2,000 metres) For Four Year Olds And Upwards

(Class 1) Advertised total prize fund £120,000 (FOR CONDITIONS OF THIS RACE SEE PAGE 79)

- Inside

Owners Prize Money: Winner £53472, Second £21948, Third £10980, Fourth £5484, Fifth £2748, Sixth £1368. (Penalty Value £68052) 7 Balloted Out Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10. A SS

Form Owner Trainer Age st lb (lbs)

1 GALEN (GB) (43) 4 9 10 (136)

0-46515 Ch g Gleneagles (IRE) - Apache Storm (Pivotal)

B.TAYLOR/T.FITZGERALD/P.REDMOND/B.FOWLER

DylanBrowneMcMonagle JOSEPH PATRICK O’BRIEN, Ireland

Groom - Adrian Vasile Pop (Breeder - Moyns Park Estate and Stud Ltd)

Draw 9

TIMEFORM VIEW Smart 4-y-o who was ﬁt from a stint in Dubai when making all in Group 3 Alleged Stakes at the Curragh on his penultimate start. Seen to good effect on that occasion and unable to pull off same tactics in Group 2 back there 6 weeks ago. Has a bit to ﬁnd with a few on these terms, however.

TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 109

2 LIBERTY LANE (IRE) (25)

5 9 8 (134)

212-531 B g Teoﬁlo (IRE) - Cape Liberty (IRE) (Cape Cross (IRE))

D SHEIKH MOHAMMED OBAID AL MAKTOUM

K. R. BURKE, Leyburn

Groom - Carrie Sanderson (Breeder - Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum)

Clifford Lee

Draw 16

TIMEFORM VIEW An impressive winner of the Cambridgeshire at Newmarket (9f) in September and steadily worked his way back to that sort of form this spring, making breakthrough at this level in 9-runner Goodwood contest (9.9f) 25 days ago, by a neck from Meydaan. Should give another good account.

3

TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 113

MILITARY ORDER (IRE) (19)

5/210-14 B g Frankel - Anna Salai (USA) (Dubawi (IRE))

D GODOLPHIN

5 9 8 (134)

William Buick

CHARLIE APPLEBY, Newmarket

Groom - Dina Heggum (Breeder - Godolphin)

Draw 10

TIMEFORM VIEW Something of a stop-start theme to his career, but no doubting his ability, proving as good as ever following 13 months off when taking Kempton Listed race (10f) in April. Couldn’t replicate that when fourth in Brigadier Gerard and whilst he’s not discounted, his best efforts have come on synthetics

TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 112

4 PHANTOM FLIGHT (GB) (19) 6 9 8 (134)

112463 B g Siyouni (FR) - Qushchi (Encosta de Lago (AUS))

D VICTORIOUS

RACING

GEORGE SCOTT, Newmarket

Groom - Bhojraj Singh (Breeder - St Albans Bloodstock LLP)

Callum Shepherd

Draw 15

TIMEFORM VIEW Smart gelding who was successful twice in Bahrain around the turn of the year. Best effort since when plugging on for third in last month’s Brigadier Gerard at Sandown (10f) 19 days ago but likelihood is he’ll need to pull out a bit more if he’s to take this.

TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 112

Stalls

The Wolferton Stakes (Listed Race) (Class 1) - continued

Form Owner

5 AMBIENTE FRIENDLY (IRE)

Trainer Age st lb (lbs)

(46) 4 9 5 (131)

2305-44 B c Gleneagles (IRE) - Roxity (IRE) (Fastnet Rock (AUS))

THE GREDLEY FAMILY

JAMES OWEN, Newmarket

Groom - Richard Webb (Breeder - Al Shira’aa Farms S.A.R.L.)

Robert Havlin

Draw 3

TIMEFORM VIEW Very smart 3-y-o who was placed in the Derby/Irish Derby in 2024 for James Fanshawe. However, ended that campaign below his best and he’s been a rare disappointment for new stable in 2 starts so far this season. Hood goes back on but he has it to prove even allowing for the drop in grade. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 2/5/2025 it was reported that the horse ran too free.

TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 112

6 CHECKANDCHALLENGE (GB)

(31) 6 9 5 (131)

65-2035 B or Br g Fast Company (IRE) - Likeable (Dalakhani (IRE))

D MR A. HETHERTON

Silvestre De Sousa

WILLIAM KNIGHT, Newmarket

Groom - Feraghal Davis (Breeder - Meon Valley Stud)

Draw 14

TIMEFORM VIEW Smart performer who was a respectable sixth in this race 12 months ago and looked as good as ever this term, 4 lengths ﬁfth of 8 in Group 1 Lockinge at Newbury (1m) 31 days ago. However, surprise where not to ﬁnd a few too strong again.

TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 111

7 ECUREUIL SECRET (FR) (11)

43323-1 B g Wootton Bassett - Vitizza (FR) (King’s Best (USA))

D MR AIDAN J. RYAN

4 9 5 (131)

Oisin Orr

RICHARD FAHEY, Malton

Groom - Johnny Jordan (Breeder - S.E.P. Ecurie de L’Aure)

Draw 8

TIMEFORM VIEW Progressive at 3 yrs for Edward O’Grady in Ireland and he took his form up a notch after 8 months off/ gelded when impressively landing 13-runner handicap at Epsom (10f) 11 days ago. Well worth his place at this level on that evidence and feasible to think he could yet have more to offer.

8 ENFJAAR (IRE) (19)

TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 112

5 9 5 (131)

11252-5 B g Lope de Vega (IRE) - Tesoro (IRE) (Galileo (IRE))

D SHADWELL ESTATE COMPANY LTD Jim Crowley

ROGER VARIAN, Newmarket

Groom - Steven Edgar (Breeder - James Wigan)

Draw 2

TIMEFORM VIEW Progressive last term, winning John Smith’s Cup before an excellent second in handicap at Glorious Goodwood. Runner-up at Listed level on final start at Ayr and promises to come forward from his reappearance fifth in Brigadier Gerard at Sandown 3 weeks ago. Interesting with a hood refitted.

9 HAATEM (IRE) (26)

TFRHHHHI Official BHA Rating 109

4 9 5 (131)

1321-54 B c Phoenix of Spain (IRE) - Hard Walnut (IRE) (Cape Cross (IRE)) C WATHNAN RACING

RICHARD HANNON, Marlborough

Groom - Mohammed Shams Qumar (Breeder - Hyde Park Stud)

James Doyle

Draw 5

TIMEFORM VIEW Had a highly-productive 3-y-o campaign, victories in the Craven/Jersey Stakes book ending placed efforts in English/Irish Guineas. Best not judged too harshly on each of his 2 starts so far this spring and interesting if seeing out this longer trip.

TFRHHHHH Official BHA Rating 113

The Wolferton Stakes (Listed Race) (Class 1) - continued

Form Owner

10 HAUNTED DREAM (IRE)

Trainer Age st lb (lbs)

(115) 6 9 5 (131)

0101-24 Gr g Oasis Dream - Red Halo (IRE) (Galileo (IRE))

D WATHNAN RACING Mickael Barzalona HAMAD AL JEHANI, GB (Breeder - High Rollers)

Draw 4

TIMEFORM VIEW Tremendously admirable individual who ran a cracker when runner-up in this 12 months ago. Held his form well abroad more recently, fourth in Riyadh Group 2 when last seen 115 days ago. Looks sure to give another good account.

11

TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 111

KING’S GAMBIT (IRE) (31)

4 9 5 (131)

2230-46 Ch g Saxon Warrior (JPN) - Pure Symmetry (USA) (Storm Cat (USA))

D WATHNAN RACING

HARRY CHARLTON, Beckhampton

Groom - Rajendra Singh (Breeder - Roundhill Stud)

James McDonald

Draw 12

TIMEFORM VIEW Impressive winner of the London Gold Cup on reappearance last year and even better form when placed at Listed/Group level next 3 outings (unlucky here). Not at best having been gelded/equipped with blinkers when sixth in Newbury Group 3 last month but certainly not ruled out back down in trip. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 17/5/2025 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed.

TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 113

12 MEYDAAN (IRE) (25) 4 9 5 (131)

1440-52 B g Frankel - Nezwaah (Dubawi (IRE))

D SHEIKH AHMED AL MAKTOUM Harry Davies

SIMON & ED CRISFORD, Newmarket (Breeder - Godolphin)

Draw 11

TIMEFORM VIEW Successful on sole start as a 2-y-o and made breakthrough at Listed level at Goodwood (11.2f) last spring. Never built on that thereafter but gelded and ﬁrmly back on track, building on his reappearance ﬁfth when just touched off by Liberty Lane at Goodwood (9.9f) 25 days ago. Worth a second look.

TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 112

13 PASSION AND GLORY (IRE) (23)

9 9 5 (131)

40-5240 B g Cape Cross (IRE) - Potent Embrace (USA) (Street Cry (IRE))

CD GODOLPHIN Rossa Ryan

SAEED BIN SUROOR, Newmarket

Groom - Vilas Shinde (Breeder - Godolphin)

Draw 13

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner who resumed winning ways in 12f handicap here last July. Conﬁrmed himself as good as ever aged 9 when twice making the frame at Meydan before a lesser effort in Longchamp Group 1 23 days ago. Record here stands at 2-2 which rates a positive ahead of this at least.

TFRHHIII Official BHA Rating 110

14 SONS AND LOVERS (GB) (43) 4 9 5 (131)

3204-34 B g Study of Man (IRE) - So In Love (Smart Strike (CAN))

H. O. S. SYNDICATE Ryan Moore

JOSEPH PATRICK O’BRIEN, Ireland

Groom - Daniel Fiddis (Breeder - Miss K. Rausing)

Draw 1

TIMEFORM VIEW Winless since his debut as a 2-y-o but hard to knock his consistency, stepping up on his yard return/yard debut effort when fourth in Group 2 Mooresbridge Stakes at the Curragh 6 weeks ago. Booking of Ryan Moore catches the eye back in Listed company and he’s not ruled out.

TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 110

The Wolferton Stakes (Listed Race) (Class 1) - continued

Form Owner

15 TORITO (GB) (364)

Trainer Age st lb (lbs)

5 9 5 (131)

1214/33- B g Kingman - Montare (IRE) (Montjeu (IRE))

D WATHNAN RACING

JOHN & THADY GOSDEN, Newmarket

Groom - Jay Conlon (Breeder - George Strawbridge)

Colin Keane

Draw 7

TIMEFORM VIEW Very lightly raced 5-y-o who was successful twice in 2023 and acquitted himself with plenty of credit on each of his 2 visits to this meeting, latterly when third in this race 12 months ago. Absent again since but his record fresh is a deﬁnite plus ahead of this. Cheekpieces on 1st time.

16 DOHA (GB) (33)

TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 109

5 9 3 (129)

25210-6 B m Sea The Stars (IRE) - Treve (FR) (Motivator)

C D AL SHAQAB RACING

RALPH BECKETT, Kimpton Down

Groom - Lottie Goss (Breeder - Al Shaqab Racing)

Hector Crouch

Draw 6

TIMEFORM VIEW Regally-bred ﬁlly who won Kensington Palace at this meeting 12 months ago and further progress when winning French Listed contest in October. Stamina stretched on Final start but she does need to step up considerably on what was a low-key reappearance in the Middleton at York 33 days ago.

TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 107

Result: 1st 2nd 3rd 4th

Distances: 1-2 2-3

Time: Min . Secs.

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 16

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn ﬁrst time by No. 15. Hood worn by No. 5, 8. Tongue Strap worn by No. 10. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1.

Record Time: 2 mins 1.90 secs by The Fugue age 5 wt 8-11 good to ﬁrm, 18/06/14 Median Time: 2 mins 10.75 secs

2024: ISRAR 5 9 5 Jim Crowley 11-4 (John & Thady Gosden) 15 ran

Forecast: Correct as of 4.00pm (16/06/25) 4-1 Enfjaar (IRE), 7-1 Haatem (IRE), 8-1 King’s Gambit (IRE), Sons And Lovers (GB), 9-1 Military Order (IRE), 10-1 Ecureuil Secret (FR), Torito (GB), 12-1 Haunted Dream (IRE), Liberty Lane (IRE), 14-1 Ambiente Friendly (IRE), 18-1 Meydaan (IRE), 22-1 Galen (GB), 25-1 Doha (GB), 28-1 Phantom Flight (GB), 33-1 Checkandchallenge (GB), 40-1 Passion And Glory (IRE) Timeform Summary

Having signed off an excellent 3-y-o season with success in the Jersey Stakes at this meeting 12 months ago, HAATEM should be ﬁrmly back up to speed following 2 runs over shorter this spring (not seen to best effect latest) and, unexposed at this trip, he could well be worth siding with to come out on top. Enfjaar is expected to step up on his reappearance fourth in the Brigadier Gerard and is next best ahead of Epsom scorer Ecureuil Secret. Torito and Liberty Lane complete the shortlist.

1. HAATEM (IRE)

2. ENFJAAR (IRE) 3. ECUREUIL SECRET (FR)

6.10 Seventh Race

Ascot Racecourse is giving a prize of £300 to the lad or girl responsible for the best turned out horse, and a prize of £300 to the lad or girl responsible for the winning horse.

The Copper Horse Stakes

(Handicap) (GBBPlus Race)

One Mile About Six Furlongs (14f Abt 34yds) (Approx 2,800 metres)

For Four Year Olds And Upwards

(Class 2) Advertised total prize fund £110,000

(FOR CONDITIONS OF THIS RACE SEE PAGE 79)

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Owners Prize Money: Winner £44693, Second £22352, Third £11176, Fourth £5588, Fifth £2794, Sixth £1397. (Penalty Value £56694) 17 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10. SS

Form Owner Trainer Age st lb (lbs)

1 PRYDWEN (IRE) (17) 7 9 12 (138)

11-64P0 B g Camelot - Honey Hunter (IRE) (Shamardal (USA))

D BLUE STARR RACING & KEITH BREEN Hector Crouch

GEORGE SCOTT, Newmarket

Groom - Kathleen Oemann (Breeder - Honey Hunter Syndicate) Draw 17

TIMEFORM VIEW Had an excellent 2024, winning 4 times, including Deutsches St Leger at Dortmund. More miss than hit so far this year, but shaped as if better for the run after 3 months off over an inadequate trip at Haydock latest.

TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 105

2 ENDLESS VICTORY (GB) (130)

1501-30 B g Teoﬁlo (IRE) - Waitress (USA) (Kingmambo (USA))

4 9 11 (137)

GODOLPHIN

CHARLIE APPLEBY, Newmarket

Groom - Terence O’Neill (Breeder - Godolphin)

William Buick

Draw 14

TIMEFORM VIEW Resumed progress/winning ways in determined fashion at Yarmouth (10.1f) in August and again ran well when third of 15 at Meydan (9.9f, good) 4 months later. Pulled his chance away in a similar event there last time and will need to settle better over this still longer trip.

TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 104

3 SAMUI (GB) (18) 6 9 9 (135)

12320-5 B g Siyouni (FR) - Appearance (Galileo (IRE))

MR ALLAN SNOW

GORDON ELLIOTT, Ireland

Groom - Jack Madden (Breeder - Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum)

Colin Keane

Draw 5

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful hurdler who was progressive in this code last term, running out a wide-margin winner of a Killarney handicap and backing that up with a good second at York. Seemed to go off the boil a bit in the autumn, though shaped okay under a considerate ride in a Down Royal Listed event last month.

TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 102

4 FAIRBANKS (GB) (290) 5 9 9 (135)

261204- B g Nathaniel (IRE) - Fantasia (Sadler’s Wells (USA))

D FOUR D PARTNERSHIP

WILLIAM DURKAN, Ireland

Groom - Mark Walsh (Breeder - George Strawbridge)

Chris Hayes

Draw 19

TIMEFORM VIEW Progressive equipped with headgear for Andrew Balding last term, winning a brace of handicaps at up to 14f. Cemented a positive start over hurdles for new yard when landing a 2m Ballinrobe maiden last month and could go well back in this sphere.

TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 102

Stalls

The Copper Horse Stakes (Handicap) (GBBPlus Race) (Class 2) - continued

Form Owner

5 CRYPTO FORCE (GB)

Trainer Age st lb (lbs)

(23) 5 9 9 (135)

3644-60 B h Time Test - Luna Mare (IRE) (Galileo (IRE))

AMO RACING LIMITED David Egan

ADRIAN MURRAY, Ireland (Breeder - Mr W. A. Tinkler)

Draw 15

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual winner at 2 yrs but has yet to add to his tally, though faced a stiff task in a strong renewal of the Tattersalls Gold Cup at the Curragh last time. Signiﬁcantly up in trip for a belated handicap debut.

6 REAL DREAM (IRE) (69)

TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 102

6 9 8 (134)

3/250-34 B g Lope de Vega (IRE) - Laganore (IRE) (Fastnet Rock (AUS))

CD MACABLE PARTNERSHIP

IAN WILLIAMS, Alvechurch

Groom - Fabrice Smeulders (Breeder - Newtown Anner Stud)

David Probert

Draw 12

TIMEFORM VIEW Showed smart form at best for Sir Michael Stoute but ended 2024 with a pair of below-par efforts in Listed company and went backwards from his reappearance when well a well-beaten last of 4 in Listed race at Nottingham in April. Tongue strap reﬁtted. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 9/4/2025 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.

7 FRENCH MASTER (IRE)

TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 101

(24) 4 9 7 (133)

011-21 B c Frankel - French Dressing (Sea The Stars (IRE))

D WATHNAN RACING

JOHN & THADY GOSDEN, Newmarket

Groom - William Walsh (Breeder - Normandie Stud Ltd)

James Doyle

Draw 7

TIMEFORM VIEW Well-bred individual who continues to go the right way, value for extra over the result when winning 8-runner handicap at Goodwood (14f, good) 24 days ago, overcoming plenty of trouble. Open to further improvement, especially now ﬁtted with blinkers.

8 BARNSO (GB)

TFRHHHHH Official BHA Rating 100

(52) 4 9 5 (131)

2235-44 Ch g Belardo (IRE) - Hayed (Azamour (IRE))

TOBY HUNTER SIXTY Oisin Murphy MISS NATALIA LUPINI, Ireland

Groom - Declan Lennon (Breeder - Stockvale Bloodstock Ltd)

Draw 3

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful performer who ran well on form when 4 1/2 lengths fourth of 6 to the now retired Kyprios in Listed race (40/1) at Navan (14f, soft) 52 days ago. Merits consideration back in handicap company.

TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 98

9 CHARLUS (IRE) (388) 4 9 5 (131)

1/112- B g Churchill (IRE) - Nobilis (Rock of Gibraltar (IRE))

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W. P. MULLINS, Ireland

Groom - Ruth Dudﬁeld (Breeder - RJB Bloodstock)

Ryan Moore

Draw 1

TIMEFORM VIEW Showed useful form when successful on 3 of his 4 starts at up to 9.95f in France for Jean-Claude Rouget. Sold for €315,000 and made a successful hurdling bow at Naas prior to ﬁnishing well held in the Triumph Hurdle. Interesting back in this sphere upped markedly in trip with Ryan Moore booked.

TFRHHHHI Official BHA Rating 98

The Copper Horse Stakes (Handicap) (GBBPlus Race) (Class 2) - continued

Form Owner

10 LAVENDER HILL MOB

Trainer Age st lb (lbs)

(GB) (32) 4 9 5 (131)

D40-541 B g Expert Eye - Whazzat (Daylami (IRE))

THE GREDLEY FAMILY

JAMES OWEN, Newmarket

Groom - Aoife Brophy (Breeder - Stetchworth & Middle Park Studs Ltd)

Cieren Fallon

Draw 13

TIMEFORM VIEW Produced a career best from somewhat out of the blue when winning 5-runner handicap at Newmarket (12f, good to ﬁrm) 32 days ago, making running and ﬁnding plenty. 4lb rise seems fair and the return to further shouldn’t pose him any problems. TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 98

11 LOUGHVILLE (GB) (24)

5 9 5 (131)

150-330 B m Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Distant (USA) (First Defence (USA))

GLEBE FARM STUD

ALAN KING, Barbury Castle

Groom - Graham Gibson (Breeder - Glebe Farm Stud)

Rossa Ryan

Draw 11

TIMEFORM VIEW Multiple winner in handicap company last year and has shown improved form this season, running a cracker to ﬁnish third in Listed company at Goodwood on penultimate outing. However, was too free back in handicap company in race won by French Master at Goodwood last time. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 24/5/2025 it was reported that the horse ran too free.

TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 98

12 CABALLO DE MAR (IRE) (24) 4 9 4 (130)

1-11121 B g Phoenix of Spain (IRE) - Oberyn (IRE) (Holy Roman Emperor (IRE))

D VICTORIOUS RACING

GEORGE SCOTT, Newmarket

Groom - Mudassir Razzaq (Breeder - Barouche Stud Ireland Ltd)

Callum Shepherd

Draw 9

TIMEFORM VIEW Big improver since stepped up in trip, making it 5 in a row when scoring readily by 4 lengths at Southwell (2m) in April. Good second under a penalty in Chester Cup before resuming winning ways in6-runner handicap at Haydock (16.2f). Up 4lb but further progress can’t be ruled out.

TFRHHHHI Official BHA Rating 97

13 MY MATE MOZZIE (IRE) (261)

9 9 4 (130)

015/300- B g Born To Sea (IRE) - Leo’s Spirit (IRE) (Fantastic Light (USA))

ALYMER STUD LTD

GAVIN CROMWELL, Ireland

Groom - Kyanna Van Buuren (Breeder - Christopher Maye)

Warren Fentiman (5)

Draw 6

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful performer who posted an excellent third in Copper Horse Handicap last June before running creditably in the Ebor at York. Shaped well in a pair of competitive handicap chases prior to running below form in the Red Rum at Aintree. Handy 5lb claimer up on return to this code.

TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 97

14 CHAMPAGNE PRINCE (GB) (115) 4 9 4 (130)

6121-14

Gr or Ro c Lope de Vega (IRE) - Maid Up (Mastercraftsman (IRE))

MR P. W. HARRIS

JANE CHAPPLE-HYAM, Newmarket

Groom - Samuel Taylor (Breeder - Brightwalton Bloodstock Ltd)

Billy Loughnane

Draw 16

TIMEFORM VIEW Has developed into a smart performer, cranking it up another notch when winning 4-runner conditions stakes at Southwell (11.1f) in January. However, came up short in his hat-trick bid in deeper waters back there last time and it remains to be seen if he’s as effective on turf.

TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 97

The Copper Horse Stakes (Handicap) (GBBPlus Race) (Class 2) - continued

Form Owner Trainer Age st lb (lbs)

15 JESSE EVANS (IRE) (76)

9 9 3 (129)

463/40-4 B g So You Think (NZ) - American Princess (IRE) (Desert Prince (IRE))

D JACK SINGLETON

NOEL MEADE, Ireland (Breeder - Gerry & Aoife Hanratty)

Oisin Orr

Draw 18

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful gelding who returned to this code on the back of a wide-margin win over hurdles. Could well have a say. TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 96

16 AERONAUTIC (IRE) (24)

5114-0 B g Gleneagles (IRE) - Meri Shika (FR) (Spirit One (FR))

4 9 3 (129)

NEWTOWN ANNER STUD FARM

JOSEPH PATRICK O’BRIEN, Ireland

Groom - Jemma Justice (Breeder - Newtown Anner Stud)

DylanBrowneMcMonagle

Draw 2

TIMEFORM VIEW Looked a smart prospect last year when winning maiden (10.7f) and minor event (12.8f) last July. Down the ﬁeld on handicap debut/reappearance at the Curragh last month but should strip ﬁtter for the outing and of some interest back up markedly in trip. TFRHHHHI Official BHA Rating 96

Result: 1st 2nd 3rd 4th

Distances: 1-2 2-3 Time: Min . Secs.

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 16

Blinkers worn ﬁrst time by No. 7. Blinkers worn by No. 4. Tongue Strap worn by No. 3, 6, 13, 15, 16.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 3, 10, 12.

Record Time: 3 mins 0.57secs by Illinos age 3 wt 9-0 good to ﬁrm, 19/06/24

Median Time: 3 mins 10.39 secs

2024: BELLOCCIO (FR) 6 9 7 William Buick 4-1 (W P Mullins) 16 ran

Forecast: Correct as of 4.00pm (16/06/25)

5-2FrenchMaster(IRE),4-1Charlus(IRE),11-2CaballodeMar(IRE),11-1ChampagnePrince(GB), 12-1 Barnso (GB), 14-1 Aeronautic (IRE), Jesse Evans (IRE), My Mate Mozzie (IRE), 18-1 Endless Victory (GB), 18-1 Fairbanks (GB), Lavender Hill Mob (GB), 22-1 Samui (GB), 28-1 Crypto Force (GB), Loughville (GB), Real Dream (IRE), 33-1 Prydwen (IRE)

Timeform Summary

FRENCH MASTER did well to overcome plenty of trouble at Goodwood on his most recent outing and is a straightforward choice to follow up, especially with further progress surely on the cards now ﬁtted with blinkers (has shown a tendency to race in snatches). Charlus is totally unexposed for a stable that has won the last 2 renewals of this race, so he’s of ﬁrm interest also, with the highly-progressive Caballo de Mar and Aeronautic others to note.

1. FRENCH MASTER (IRE) 2. CHARLUS (IRE) 3. CABALLO DE MAR (IRE)

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Race Conditions

First Race 2.30 - THE QUEEN ANNE STAKES (CLASS 1) (Group 1) (see page 36) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code; £450064 to the winning horse, the second to receive £170629, the third £85394, the fourth £42538, the fifth £21348 and the sixth £10713. For four-year-olds and upwards. ONE MILE (1,600 metres) Royal Hunt Cup (Straight) Course (8f ). Enter by noon, April 29th and pay £3285 stake, scratch by noon, May 27th or pay £3750, confirm by noon, June 11th and pay £2340. Supplementary Entry by noon, June 11th and pay £53000 stake. Declare by 10.00 a.m. June 15th. Weights: Colts and geldings 9st 2lb; fillies 8st 13lb. NOTE: Horses will only be eligible to run in this race provided that they have a current BHA Handicap Rating of 80 or higher at midday of the confirmation stage. Horses which do not qualify for a rating may also be eligible providing the BHA Handicapper is satisfied that the horse’s racecourse performances up to and including the day before confirmation merit a provisional assessment of 80 or higher. Horses which have not run will not be eligible. Southern Hemisphere Allowance: 4-y-o 1lb ASCOT RACECOURSE LIMITED will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. In addition, a Challenge Cup will be presented to the winning owner, to be held until May next year The lad or girl in charge of the best turned out horse and of the winning horse in this race will each receive a prize of £300. Breeders’ Cup Owners’ Premiums and the Breeders’ Cup “Win and You’re In” Program apply to this race. For full details, please contact Ascot Racecourse. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of QIPCO. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. This race forms part of a Churchill Downs Wild Card Scheme. For full details see the notice posted on BHA Racing Admin headed Churchill Downs Wild Card Scheme. The Ascot Racecourse Executive reserves the right to transfer this race to the Old Mile Course. (No confirmation of entry is required for Supplementary entries). The winning horse in the 2025 Paradise Stakes (Class 1) (Listed Race) at Ascot on Wednesday, 30 April, 2025, will receive an automatic entry at the initial entry stage to the Queen Anne Stakes (Class 1) (Group 1) at Ascot on 17 June, 2025 This is on the proviso that, should the horse remain in and be eligible for the Queen Anne Stakes (Class 1) (Group 1) after any stages that follow the initial entry stage, the owner shall be liable to meet all payments due thereafter Please note that this does not guarantee a place in the final field for the Queen Anne Stakes (Class 1) (Group 1) and the horse will be subject to the usual elimination procedure under the Elimination and Balloting Procedures of the Race Administration Code. In the event of a dead heat, both horses, if qualified as above, will receive an automatic entry to the Queen Anne Stakes (Class 1) (Group 1). 31 entries, 10 at £3285, 10 at £7035, 10 at £9375, 1 at £53000 Closed April 29th, 2025 Second Race 3.05 - THE COVENTRY STAKES (CLASS 1) (Group 2) (see page 40)

Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code; £99242 to the winning horse, the second to receive £37625, the third £18830, the fourth £9380, the ﬁfth £4707 and the sixth £2362. For two-year-olds only. SIX FURLONGS (6f ) (1,200 metres). Enter by noon, June 11th and pay £1750 stake, declare by 10.00 a.m. June 15th. Weights: Colts and geldings 9st 3lb; ﬁllies 9st. ASCOT RACECOURSE LIMITED will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. In addition, a Challenge Cup will be presented to the winning owner, to be held until May next year The lad or girl in charge of the best turned out horse and the winning horse in this race will each receive a prize of £300. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of QIPCO The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. 33 entries at £1750. Closed June 11th, 2025

Third Race 3.40 - THE KING CHARLES III STAKES (CLASS 1) (Group 1) (see page 46)

Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code; £411572 to the winning horse, the second to receive £156036, the third £78090, the fourth £38900, the fifth £19522 and the sixth £9797. For three-year-olds and upwards. FIVE FURLONGS (5f ) (1,000 metres). Enter by noon, April 29th and pay £2845 stake, scratch by noon, May 27th or pay £3250, confirm by noon, June 11th and pay £2030. Supplementary Entry by noon, June 11th and pay £46000 stake. Declare by 10.00 a.m. June 15th. Weights: 3-y-o colts and geldings 9st 1lb, fillies 8st 12lb; 4-y-o and up colts and geldings 9st 7lb, fillies 9st 4lb. NOTE: Horses will only be eligible to run in this race provided that they have a current BHA Handicap Rating of 80 or higher at midday of the confirmation stage. Horses which do not qualify for a rating may also be eligible providing the BHA Handicapper is satisfied that the horse’s racecourse performances up to and including the day before confirmation merit a provisional assessment of 80 or higher Horses which have not run will not be eligible.; ASCOT RACECOURSE LIMITED will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer, jockey and stable employee. In addition, a Challenge Cup will be presented to the winning owner, to be held until May next year The lad or girl in charge of the best turned out horse and of the winning horse in this race will each receive a prize of £300. Breeders’ Cup Owners’ Premiums and the Breeders’ Cup “Win and You’re In” Program apply to this race. For full details, please contact Ascot Racecourse. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of QIPCO. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. This race forms part of a Churchill Downs Wild Card Scheme. For full details see the notice posted on BHA Racing Admin headed Churchill Downs Wild Card Scheme (No confirmation of entry is required for Supplementary entries). (Formerly known as The King’s Stand Stakes). 47 entries, 10 at £2845, 11 at £6095, 24 at £8125, 2 at £46000 Closed April 29th, 2025

Fourth Race 4.20 - THE ST JAMES’S PALACE STAKES (CLASS 1) (Group 1) (see page 52)

Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code; £368615 to the winning horse, the second to receive £139750, the third £69940, the fourth £34840, the fifth £17485 and the sixth £8775. For three yrs old colts only. OLD MILE (7f abt 213yds) (1,500 metres). Enter by noon, April 29th and pay £2845 stake, scratch by noon, May 27th or pay £3250, confirm by noon, June 11th and pay £2030. Supplementary Entry by noon, June 11th and pay £46000 stake. Declare by 10.00 a.m. June 15th. Weights: 9st 2lb each. NOTE: Horses will only be eligible to run in this race provided that they have a current BHA Handicap Rating of 80 or higher at midday of the confirmation stage. Horses which do not qualify for a rating may also be eligible providing the BHA Handicapper is satisfied that the horse’s racecourse performances up to and including the day before confirmation merit a

provisional assessment of 80 or higher Horses which have not run will not be eligible.; ASCOT RACECOURSE LIMITED will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. In addition, a Challenge Cup will be presented to the winning owner, to be held until May next year. The lad or girl in charge of the best turned out horse and the winning horse in this race will each receive a prize of £300. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of QIPCO. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. THERE WILL BE A PARADE FOR THIS RACE. Runners will be paraded in the order requested by the Managing Executive on the day. The Ascot Racecourse Executive reserves the right to transfer this race to the Royal Hunt Cup (Straight) Course. (No confirmation of entry is required for Supplementary entries). This race forms part of a Churchill Downs “Wild Card” Scheme. For full details see the notice posted on BHA Racing Admin headed “Churchill Downs ‘Wild Card’ Scheme”. The winning horse in the German 2,000 Guineas (Group 2) at Cologne on 18 May, 2025, will receive an automatic entry at the initial entry stage to the St James’s Palace Stakes (Class 1) (Group 1) on 17 June, 2025. This is on the proviso that, should the horse remain in and be eligible for the 2025 St James’s Palace Stakes after any stages that follow the initial entry stage, the owner shall be liable to meet all payments due thereafter. Please note that this does not guarantee a place in the final field for the 2025 St James’s Palace Stakes and the horse will be subject to the usual elimination procedure under the Elimination and Balloting Procedures of the Race Administration Code. In the event of a dead heat, both horses, if qualified as above, will receive an automatic entry to the 2025 St James’s Palace Stakes 47 entries, 24 at £2845, 12 at £6095, 11 at £8125 Closed April 29th, 2025

Fifth Race 5.00 - THE ASCOT STAKES (CLASS 2) (Heritage Handicap) (GBBPLUS RACE) (see page 56) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code; £56694 to the winning horse, the second to receive £26587, the third £13299, the fourth £6644, the fifth £3322 and the sixth £1661. For four-year-olds and upwards. Rated 0-100 (also open to such horses rated 101 and 102 - see Standard Conditions). TWO MILES about FOUR FURLONGS (19f abt 210yds) (3,900 metres). Enter by noon, June 11th and pay £550 stake, declare by 10.00 a.m. June 15th. Lowest weight 8st 2lb; Highest weight not less than 9st 12lb. Penalties, after June 7th, 2025, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb, 7yo and up 4lb. ASCOT RACECOURSE LIMITED will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey In addition, a Challenge Cup will be presented to the winning owner, to be held until May next year The lad or girl in charge of the best turned out horse and the winning horse in this race will each receive a prize of £300 All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of QIPCO The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. The British Horseracing Authority has modified Schedule (F)2 of the Rules of Racing for the purposes of this race. PLEASE NOTE: In accordance with the provisions of paragraph 9 of the Weights and Handicapping Code a horse must have run three times or more in order to qualify to run in this race. 31 entries at £550. Closed June 11th, 2025 Sixth Race 5.35 - THE WOLFERTON STAKES (CLASS 1) (Listed Race) (see page 62) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code; £68052 to the winning horse, the second to receive £25800, the third £12912, the fourth £6432, the fifth £3228 and the sixth £1620 For four-year-olds and upwards, which have not won a Group 1 or Group 2 Pattern race after August 31st, 2024. ONE MILE abt TWO FURLONGS (9f abt 212yds) (1,900 metres). Enter by noon, June 11th and pay £600 stake, declare by 10.00 a.m. June 15th. Weights: Colts and geldings 9st 5lb, fillies 9st. Penalties, after August 31st, 2024, a winner of a Listed race 3lb, Of a Group 3 race 5lb ASCOT RACECOURSE LIMITED will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. In addition, a Challenge Cup will be presented to the winning owner, to be held until May next year. The lad or girl in charge of the best turned out horse and of the winning horse in this race will each receive a prize of £300. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of QIPCO. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. 23 entries at £600. Closed June 11th, 2025

Seventh Race 6.10 - THE COPPER HORSE STAKES (CLASS 2) (Handicap) (GBBPLUS RACE) (see page 66) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code; £56694 to the winning horse, the second to receive £26587, the third £13299, the fourth £6644, the ﬁfth £3322 and the sixth £1661. For four-year-olds and upwards. Rated 0-105 (also open to such horses rated 106 and 107 - see Standard Conditions). ONE MILE about SIX FURLONGS (14f abt 34yds) (2,800 metres). Enter by noon, June 11th and pay £550 stake, declare by 10.00 a.m. June 15th. Lowest weight 8st 2lb; Highest weight not less than 9st 12lb. Penalties, after June 7th, 2025, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb, 7yo and up 4lb. ASCOT RACECOURSE LIMITED will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. In addition, a Challenge Cup will be presented to the winning owner, to be held until May next year. The lad or girl in charge of the best turned out horse and the winning horse in this race will each receive a prize of £300 All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of QIPCO The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. This race will be restricted to 16 runners plus three reserves The three reserves will be nominated as R17, R18 and R19 The procedure for the allocation and operation of the reserves protocol will be as detailed in the notice headed ‘Reserves’ which has been published in The Racing Calendar and which also appears in the important notices following the Standard Conditions on the Racing Bulletin area of the BHA Racing Administration Internet site www.racingadmin.co.uk. The British Horseracing Authority will amend the Weights and Handicapping Code in the event that raising of the weights at the 24-hour stage proves necessary. Trainers are reminded of the provisions of paragraph 41 of the Race Entry Code which require that they must notify the Racing Calendar Office immediately when the decision has been made not to run and determine whether the weights will need to be raised. The British Horseracing Authority has modiﬁed the Declaration of Jockey section of the Race Entries Code and the Division of Races section of the Race Administration Code of the Rules of Racing for the purposes of this race. PLEASE NOTE: In accordance with the provisions of paragraph 9 of the Weights and Handicapping Code a horse must have run three times or more in order to qualify to run in this race. 30 entries at £550 Closed June 11th, 2025

Royal Ascot First Day

Tuesday

Ascot Board of Directors

17th June 2025

Sir Francis Brooke Bt. o (Chairman and His Majesty’s Representative)

Harry Morley o

Lady Celina Carter o

Lisa Perrin o

Felicity Barnard o*†

Stewards

Chief Steward Shaun Parker

Stewards’ Panel Chair Rupert Sweeting

Stewards Steve Drowne & Richard Westropp

Officials

Director of Racing and Public Affairs

Nick Smith LVO

Head of Racing and Clerk of the Course

Chris Stickels

Assistant Clerk of the Course

Keith Ottesen

Starters

Robert Supple, James Stenning & Sophia Upton

Judges

Nick Bostock & Jane Green

Veterinary Officers

Amy Hawthorn, Kate Maxwell, Graham Potts, Sally Taylor

Clerks of the Scales

Paul Champion & Graham Ford

Equine Welfare and Integrity Officers

Darren Stone, Sarah Collins, Peter Double, Steve Fox, Christine Hannaford, Nick Holman, Carol Leggett, Vince McKevitt, Stuart Shilston

Ian McGregor CVO o*†

Nick Smith LVO o*†

Jonathan Parker o*

Jonathan Gregory *

Sam Thompson*

Christopher Collard †

Assistant Steward Simon Kirk

Raceday Assistants Chris Hill & Gwen Thomas

Handicappers

Dominic Gardiner-Hill & Graeme Smith

Medical Officers

Dr Peter Johnson, Dr Roger Goulds, Dr Henry Knott, Dr Amy Lambert, Dr Guy Mitchell, Dr Ramy Saker

Veterinary Surgeons

Simon Knapp, CVO, BVetMed,BSc, MRCVS

Bobby McEwen, BVSc, MRCVS

Clive Hamblin, BVetMed, MRCVS

Jamie Knapp, BVSc, MRCVS

Ian Wright, BVSc, MRCVS

Commentators

Ian Bartlett & David Fitzgerald

Betting Ring Managers

Andrew Boardley, Vicki Moore, Duncan Lillywhite, Grant Newman, Sarah Woodborne,

Designated Safeguarding Lead

Ian McGregor CVO

Director of:

oAscot Authority (Holdings) Limited

*Ascot Racecourse Limited

†Ascot Racecourse Betting & Gaming Limited