Royal Ascot Racecard - Friday 20th 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. Today’s opener is the Group 3 Albany Stakes, a six-furlong sprint for two-year-old fillies.

4.20pm – Feature Race

A parade of the runners before the Coronation Stakes will take place in front of the Grandstand. The feature Group 1 race brings together the very best three-year-old fillies from all over the world, normally attracting the winners of the British, Irish and French 1,000 Guineas to crown the best of this year’s Classic generation over a mile.

6.10pm – Last Race

The final race today is the Palace of Holyroodhouse Stakes, a competitive handicap for three-year-olds run over five 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

Village Enclosure racegoers can enjoy live music after racing until 9.00pm.

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 Albany Stakes Presentation by Mrs William Mullins

The Commonwealth Cup Presentation by The Hon Nigel Havers

Nigel Havers is an English actor and presenter. His film roles include Lord Andrew Lindsay in the 1981 British film Chariots of Fire, which earned him a BAFTA nomination; as Dr Rawlins in the 1987 Steven Spielberg war drama Empire of the Sun; and as Ronny in the 1984 David Lean epic A Passage to India. Television roles include Tom Latimer in the British TV comedy series Don’t Wait Up and Lewis Archer in Coronation Street, between 2009 and 2019. Theatre credits include Art, The Importance of Being Earnest, Rebecca and See You Next Tuesday.

The Duke of Edinburgh Stakes

Presentation by Mrs Annabel Croft

Annabel Croft is a former British number one tennis champion who now provides commentary to tennis competitions worldwide, including all four Grand Slam tournaments. As host of the on-court interviews at both the Ladies’ and Men’s Finals at Wimbledon, Annabel’s interviews reach a global audience of over one billion viewers. In 2023, Annabel showcased her versatility by swapping her tennis racket for dancing shoes, reaching the semi-finals on the popular television series Strictly Come Dancing.

The Coronation Stakes Presentation by His Majesty The King

The Sandringham Stakes

Presentation by His Excellency Mr Martin Fraser, Ambassador of Ireland to the United Kingdom

The King Edward VII Stakes

Presentation by Mr Mahdi Amjad

Mahdi Amjad is the Founder and Executive Chairman of OMNIYAT Group, a diversified and pioneering luxury real estate developer headquartered in Dubai. He established OMNIYAT in 2005 as a developer of ultra-luxury real estate, with a vision to deliver architecturally significant, design-led properties that set new benchmarks in the region’s real estate market. In 2024, he launched BEYOND, a new premium brand that marks the Group’s first step into adjacent segments of luxury real estate, while maintaining the same standards of design excellence and execution. As Executive Chairman, Mahdi oversees the Group’s strategy, capital structure and corporate development.

The Palace of Holyroodhouse Stakes Presentation by Mr Tom McEwen MBE

Tom McEwen is a British equestrian and Olympic gold medallist, who has represented Team GB at Pony, Junior, Young Rider and Senior Level with medal winning performances across the board including Team gold medal at the World Equestrian Games in Tryon in 2018. He achieved international recognition after he and Toledo De Kerser were part of the gold medal winning eventing team at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and in June 2024, Tom and JL Dublin represented Team GB winning a gold medal in the team eventing final, alongside Ros Canter and Laura Collett. Tom was awarded an MBE in 2022.

Race Histories

2.30pm The Albany Stakes (Group 3)

First run in 2002 as the Henry Carnarvon Stakes, honouring the former racing manager of Queen Elizabeth II, it proved so successful that it was promoted to Group 3 status in 2005. Restricted to two-year-old fillies, the six-furlong event provides one of the first opportunities of the season for promising types to prove their ability and go on to harbour Guineas aspirations.

3.05pm The Commonwealth Cup (Group 1)

The Commonwealth Cup was a completely new race in 2015 and joined the King’s Stand Stakes and Platinum Jubilee Stakes to become the third Group 1 sprint at Royal Ascot. The race, run over six furlongs, is restricted to three-year-old colts and fillies and was put in place as a Europe-wide measure to create a better Pattern for young sprinters and improve the quality of sprint races across the continent. Several races in the run up to the Commonwealth Cup were promoted in tandem, including the Commonwealth Cup Trial at Ascot, in April, to Group 3. The 2019 renewal of the Commonwealth Cup, won by Advertise, was the joint highest rated three-year-old race in the world.

3.40pm The Duke of Edinburgh Stakes (Handicap)

Originally the Bessborough Stakes, named after the fifth Earl of Bessborough, who was Master of the Buckhounds between 1848 and 1866, the race was renamed the Duke Of Edinburgh Stakes in 1999. First run in 1914 as a five-furlong event for two-year-olds, it has now evolved into a middle-distance handicap for three-year-olds and upward.

4.20pm

The Coronation Stakes (Group 1)

First run in 1840 to commemorate the Coronation of Queen Victoria two years previously, the Coronation Stakes is for three-year-old fillies and regularly attracts the winners of the British, Irish and French 1,000 Guineas. It has also started to attract some of the top American fillies and so is a race that acts to crown the best of that year’s Classic generation over a mile. It was promoted to Group 1 level in 1988.

5.00pm The Sandringham Stakes (Handicap)

Originally registered as the Fern Hill Stakes, this race was part of the traditional Heath Day card on the Saturday after Royal Ascot. It was renamed after the Norfolk royal residence when the Royal Meeting was expanded to five days as part of the Golden Jubilee celebrations in 2002. This is a competitive handicap over a mile, limited to three-year-old fillies.

5.35pm

The King Edward VII Stakes (Group 2)

Formerly known, and still colloquially referred to as the Ascot Derby, this race was inaugurated in 1834 and regularly featured horses of both sexes that had competed in the middle-distance Classics. First run as the King Edward VII Stakes in 1926, it is now restricted to three-year-old colts and geldings. Recent winners, Japan, Pyledriver, Alenquer and King of Steel all went on to Group 1 success.

6.10pm

The Palace of Holyroodhouse Stakes (Handicap)

The final race on Friday was among six prizes added to the Royal Ascot race programme in 2020. A five-furlong sprint for three-year-olds, Queen Elizabeth II graciously consented to the race name, which recognises the Monarchy’s official Scottish residence. A race with similar conditions used to be run regularly on the Saturday Heath Day card and featured as part of the full Royal Ascot programme in 2002 and 2003 as the Balmoral Handicap. Upon its return in 2020, it was won by Art Power who had Group success in Ireland before Group 1 victory back at Ascot in 2023.

A Heroes’ Welcome

Ascot Racecourse is again proud to welcome the three principal single service Armed Forces charities to Royal Ascot, namely the Army Benevolent Fund, the RAF Benevolent Fund and the Royal Navy and Royal Marines Charity

Each charity works tirelessly to support military personnel, past and present, and their families in times of need with a wide range of practical, emotional and financial support. They would not, however. be able to provide this vital level of care without the public’s support.

Our long-term support of the charities includes a donation from the sale of certain beverages across our enclosures which over the past eight years has totalled over £340,000 This includes a percentage of sales donated from on-site concessionaires and onsite bucket collections. We also provide 2-for-1 ticket offers for all serving military on Wednesday and Friday and a dedicated Armed Forces Bar for those in attendance.

The charities are our official bucket collectors today and you will see many of their volunteers across the site. Please donate if you are able.

We thank you for your support.

Royal Navy & Royal Marines CharityJanet’s Story

While serving in Iraq, Janet’s helicopter was shot down a moment that changed everything. Despite the efforts of medical teams, she was eventually medically discharged from the Royal Navy and later faced the heart-wrenching decision to amputate her leg.

“Injury meant I had to leave the Royal Navy. I felt scared and didn’t know where to turn. I felt like I’d lost my family.”

Janet found renewed purpose through Turn to Starboard, a veterans sailing project supported by the Royal Navy & Royal Marines Charity It helped her rebuild her life and inspired her to ensure others receive the same support. Find out more at: rnrmc.org.uk

BEYOND Where Waterfront Living Becomes a State of Mind

BEYOND Developments is honoured to be the Official Real Estate Partner of Ascot and Royal Ascot. This collaboration reflects more than a shared commitment to legacy, elegance and excellence. It represents a meeting of philosophies that celebrate life with intention, grace and imagination. For BEYOND, the waterfront is not just a setting. It is a way of living.

Born in Dubai, a city where the horse is more than a symbol but a reflection of heritage, pride and progress, our vision is inspired by the same values that define the equestrian world. Much like Ascot, Dubai blends tradition with ambition, refinement with vitality. Within this cultural fabric, BEYOND was established as part of the OMNIYAT Group to create lifestyle destinations that are emotionally resonant, design-led and deeply human.

Every project begins with a location shaped by natural beauty, close to the sea, sand and sky. Architecture flows with the landscape, softening the boundaries between indoors and out. These are places designed for people, where comfort, wellbeing and connection come together effortlessly. Nature plays a vital role, with shaded walkways, lush gardens and

waterfront promenades that bring both calm and energy into daily life.

Rooted in cultural awareness and shaped with intention, BEYOND creates environments that awaken imagination and elevate the experience of home. Every detail is considered, offering more than just a residence, but a place to feel grounded, inspired and free.The values of grace, strength and forward motion are deeply rooted in the culture of the UAE and reflected in how we approach progress and bold expression. In many ways, this partnership is a reflection of shared ideals shaped by legacy and driven by purpose.

Join us at Royal Ascot 2025 and step into the spirit of BEYOND, where design meets emotion and life finds its rhythm by the water. Visit our suite in the Queen Anne Enclosure to experience the race day atmosphere, connect with us and be inspired.

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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.

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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

Rajasinghe - 1 min 12.39 seconds - 2017 Coventry Stakes

Get It - 1 min 10.48 seconds - 2025 Handicap 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

Carmers- 2 mins 59.53 seconds - 2025 Queen’s Vase

Mizzou - 3 mins 24.12 seconds - 2015 Sagaro Stakes

Trawlerman - 4 mins 15.02 secs - 2025 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.

Celebrating the 10th Anniversary of The Commonwealth Cup

The Commonwealth Cup, Royal Ascot’s Group 1 six-furlong sprint for three-year-olds, was inaugurated in 2015 as part of plans agreed by the European Pattern Committee to enhance the programme of sprint horse races in Europe. The race has been restricted to the Classic generation since its inception, with the Diamond Jubilee Stakes (now the Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes) being closed to three-year-olds at the same time. Now celebrating its tenth anniversary in 2025, we take a look at some of the victorious – and vanquished – runners in the Commonwealth Cup.

2015 – Muhaarar

The first winner of the race was also arguably the most impressive on the eye, with Muhaarar – the second string of Shadwell on jockey bookings – breezing into contention on the far side before streaking clear He’d remain unbeaten for the rest of the season with three more Group 1 victories before retiring to stud. Plenty of those in behind would go on to further success, however. Limato, second in the Commonwealth Cup, would win two Group 1 contests the following year including the July Cup at Newmarket, whilst Profitable returned to Royal Ascot in 2016 and took the King’s Stand Stakes at the minimum trip

2017 – Caravaggio

The previous year’s Coventry Stakes winner and unbeaten in five starts coming into the 2017 edition of the race, Caravaggio was

odds-on to add a second Group 1 victory to his CV He briefly looked in trouble with the two Godolphin runners – Harry Angel and Blue Point – looking to have slipped the field about a furlong and a half out. But under the Ryan Moore drive, Aidan O’Brien’s colt ran on strongest of all to maintain his perfect record. Harry Angel would gain his revenge in the July Cup next time out whilst Blue Point etched his name in the Royal Ascot history books in 2019, winning both the King’s Stand Stakes and the Diamond Jubilee Stakes in the same year after having won the former race in 2018

2021 - Campanelle

The first edition of the race to be run with geldings no longer allowed to enter – although only seven ran across the first six contests, the best of those being Limato’s second-placed effort in 2015. This race would prove to be one of the most controversial races in Royal Ascot history, with Dragon Symbol first past the post but demoted to second after the stewards deemed that Campanelle had suffered enough interference that she would have won the race without that knock from her rival. Wesley Ward’s filly had won the Queen Mary Stakes the previous year and returned in 2022 for the Platinum Jubilee Stakes, finishing third behind Naval Crown. Dragon Symbol, meanwhile, continued to run creditably in the top sprints that year without getting his head in front.

Muhaarar - 2015

Campanelle – 2021

2022 – Perfect Power

Another horse to have proven himself at Royal Ascot previously, Perfect Power came into the race having taken the Norfolk Stakes in his juvenile season which also saw him win top-level contests over six furlongs both in the UK and in France. A below-par effort in the 2000 Guineas over a mile was enough to show that this son of Ardad was best at sprinting trips, and so it proved when bouncing back to form to win this race, the third Group 1 of his career

2023 – Shaquille

Just as in 2017, a Coolmore colt started as odds-on favourite. Little Big Bear was the champion two-year-old, signing off 2022 with a simply sensational seven-length win in the Group 1 Phoenix Stakes. Like Perfect Power, he was tried without success in the 2000 Guineas, but then returned to six furlongs in style at Haydock Park and came here a warm order to add another scintillating chapter to his story. Shaquille didn’t read the script, though – in fact, he nearly fluffed his lines completely, rearing as the stalls opened and losing many lengths But he managed to tack onto the back of the field and swept past Little Big Bear inside the final 50 yards to record an extraordinary win.

2024 – Inisherin

A rare winner of this race who hadn’t shown stellar form at two, Inisherin made giant strides in the first half of 2024, going from breaking his maiden in a mile novice at Newcastle in March (beating subsequent QIPCO British Champions Fillies & Mares Stakes heroine Kalpana, no less) to victory in the Group 2 Sandy Lane Stakes at Haydock in May. That would see him go off favourite for the Commonwealth Cup and he duly delivered, seeing off a strong field with consummate ease. Inisherin is declared in the Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes this year and returned to action in May with a battling victory at York, priming him for another bid at Royal Ascot glory. The third-placed horse in last year’s Commonwealth Cup, Jasour, is also declared for this year’s Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes, whilst the second (Lake Forest) ran with credit in the Queen Anne Stakes on Tuesday. Last year’s Commonwealth Cup proves that this contest continues to deliver top-level sprinters.

Inisherin - 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)

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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

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

Dam

No. of days since last ran

Weight Stones/ lbs (lbs)

Age of horse

7 ROSALLION (IRE) (24)

Damsire

Draw

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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)

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 DRAW

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

If there is a number next to the name, this indicates that the jockey can claim that amount in weight (lbs) off the stated riding weight

These symbols denotes a horse is entered in The King George VI and Queen Elizabeth QIPCO Stakes, July Cup, Coral-Eclipse and Sussex Stakes.

The Coronation Stakes

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Feature Race Analysis

The Owen Burrows-trained Falakeyah was supplemented for this year’s Coronation Stakes following an effortless win in the Pretty Polly Stakes at Newmarket. Connections opted to skip the French Oaks to target this Group 1 and the drop back from 10f should suit. Ralph Beckett saddles two with Cathedral and Chantilly Lace, with preference for the latter who ran a cracker in the 1000 Guineas at Newmarket and is very well related (multiple winners up to 1m3f). She looks a progressive type.

Zarigana was crowned the winner of the French 1000 Guineas in the Stewards’ Room following the demotion of Shes Perfect. She comfortably had the beating of the Aidan O’Brien trained Exactly, who re-opposes here, and he also saddles January. French and Irish-trained horses have a particularly strong record in the race. Cercene could be overlooked after her third in the Irish 1,000 Guineas and concludes those travelling from overseas.

The unbeaten Kon Tiki beat a subsequent Listed runner-up when making it 2 from 2 at Kempton and took a further step in the right direction when recording a Listed success of her own. She looks the type to carry on improving, while the Ollie Sangster pair Flight and Simmering have strong jockey bookings in a very open renewal.

Last year’s winner Porta Fortuna

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2 . 3 0 p m Th e Al ba ny St ak e s ( G r o u p 3)

5 FITZELLA

Trainer: Hugo Palmer

3 .0 5 p m Th e Co mm on we al th Cu p (G ro up 1)

BABOUCHE

Trainer: Ger Lyons

Jockey: Oisin Murphy

Jockey: Colin Keane

3 .4 0 p m Th e Du ke of Ed in bu rg h St ak e s ( Cl as s 2) (H an di ca p) (G BB Pl us Ra ce )

12 FRENCH DUKE

Trainer: Roger Varian Jockey: James Doyle

11 ZARIGANA

Trainer: Francis-Henri Graffard

Jockey: Mickael Barzalona

16 SAARISELKA

Trainer: Ed Walker

8 PUPPET MASTER

Trainer: Aidan O’Brien

Jockey: Mickael Barzalona

Jockey: Ryan Moore

23 ADRESTIA

Trainer: Simon & Ed Crisford Jockey: Oisin Murphy

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 Albany Stakes

(Group 3)

Six Furlongs (6f ) (1,200 metres) For Two Year Old Fillies

(Class 1) Advertised total prize fund £125,000

(FOR CONDITIONS OF THIS RACE SEE PAGE 78)

Stalls - Centre

Owners Prize Money: Winner £55700, Second £22863, Third £11438, Fourth £5713, Fifth £2863, Sixth £1425. (Penalty Value £70887.50) A SS

Form Owner Trainer st lb (lbs)

1 AWAKEN (IRE) (37)

9 2 (128)

2 B f Mehmas (IRE) - Circulation (Oasis Dream) HIGHCLERE THOROUGHBRED RACING - MAPLE Billy Loughnane

GEORGE BOUGHEY, Newmarket

Groom - Megan Smith (Breeder - Epona Bloodstock Ltd) Draw 3

TIMEFORM VIEW 160,000 gns yearling, Mehmas ﬁlly, from family of Twice Over. Showed plenty when 1/2-length second of 8 to Gold Digger in maiden at Yarmouth (6f, good to ﬁrm, 7/1) on debut 37 days ago, clear of rest. Seems sure to do better TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating -

2 BALANTINA (IRE) (26)

41 B f Ten Sovereigns (IRE) - Balankiyla (FR) (Montjeu (IRE))

9 2 (128)

D STEVEN I. WESTON/REEVES T’BRED RACING Tom Marquand

DONNACHA AIDAN O’BRIEN, Ireland (Breeder - Summerhill/Lynch Bages/S. Murphy)

Draw 4

TIMEFORM VIEW Promise on debut (form working out) and improved to get off the mark in decisive fashion back at the Curragh (6f) 4 weeks ago, making all. More to come.

TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating -

3 BIBI DAHL (USA) (41)

2 B f American Pharoah (USA) - Just Louise (USA) (Five Star Day (USA))

AMO RACING USA LLC

JORGE DELGADO, USA (Breeder - Springhouse Farm)

9 2 (128)

Rossa Ryan

Draw 6

TIMEFORMVIEW£1,350,000yearlingfromexcellentUSfamily.72/10,33/4lengthssecondof11toLenniluinnon-gradedstakes at Gulfstream (5f) a month ago, handily placed and pulling clear of rest. Open to improvement. Tongue tie added to blinkers. TFRHHIII Official BHA Rating -

4 FAIRY OAK (GB) (13)

2 Ch f A’Ali (IRE) - Mazzuri (IRE) (Raven’s Pass (USA))

AL WATAN CLUB

M. D. O’CALLAGHAN, Ireland (Breeder - Newsells Park Stud)

9 2 (128)

Colin Keane

Draw 10

TIMEFORM VIEW Second in a barrier trial and again in 5f Navan maiden a fortnight ago, ﬁnishing well behind Warsaw (mid-division in Tuesday’s Coventry). Should improve but plenty on her plate here.

TFRHHIII Official BHA Rating -

The Albany Stakes (Group 3) (Class 1) - continued

Form Owner Trainer st lb (lbs)

5 FITZELLA (GB) (28)

21 B f Too Darn Hot - Shamandar (FR) (Exceed And Excel (AUS))

9 2 (128)

D MR D. R. PASSANT & HEFIN WILLIAMS Oisin Murphy HUGO PALMER, Malpas

Groom - Ella Harrison (Breeder - Parks Farm Stud)

Draw 13

TIMEFORM VIEW £170,000 Too Darn Hot filly. Has made a bright start, flying home on debut here (5f) before improving markedly when winning 6f Haydock maiden by 3 1/2 lengths from gambled-on Tahalel, well on top finish. Can progress further and likely player.

6 GOLD DIGGER (IRE) (37)

TFRHHHHI Official BHA Rating -

9 2 (128)

1 B f Starman - Beignet (IRE) (Canford Cliffs (IRE))

D PHIL CUNNINGHAM

RICHARD SPENCER, Newmarket

Groom - Timothy Cranley (Breeder - Randolf Stevens Ltd)

Jamie Spencer

Draw 14

TIMEFORM VIEW 260,000 gns buy atthe Craven Breeze-Ups and createda ﬁne impression in justifying favouritism ﬁrst time up in 6f Yarmouth maiden 5 weeks ago under this rider, scoring by 1/2 length from Awaken. Will improve and set to go well. TFRHHHHI Official BHA Rating -

7 GREEN SENSE (IRE) (33)

12 B f Starman - Big Boned (USA) (Street Sense (USA))

9 2 (128)

D MR SIMON MUNIR/MR ISAAC SOUEDE Dylan Browne McMonagle

JOSEPH PATRICK O’BRIEN, Ireland

Groom - Damien Byrne (Breeder - N. Hartery)

Draw 8

TIMEFORM VIEW Landed a gamble in 6f Curragh maiden under this rider on debut and took a big step forward when close second in Naas Group 3 ﬁve weeks ago, no match for a well above-average sort in the end but clear of Signora. Will go on improving and strong claims.

8 INDIGO DAWN (IRE) (27)

TFRHHHHI Official BHA Rating -

1 B f Nando Parrado - Angel of Light (IRE) (Dark Angel (IRE))

9 2 (128)

D AMO RACING LIMITED Pat Dobbs

RICHARD HANNON, Marlborough

Groom - Andrew Gudgeon (Breeder - Ballinafad Stud)

Draw 12

TIMEFORM VIEW Proved popular at the Breeze-Ups and added to her yards good record in 6f Goodwood ﬁllies’ maiden 4 weeks ago, going away at the ﬁnish. Some smart ones from the stable have won that race and she will improve.

TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating -

9 IPANEMA QUEEN (IRE) (28) 9

1 B f Sands of Mali (FR) - No More Thrills (Dutch Art)

2 (128)

D STONESTREET STABLES LLC/AMO RACING LTD David Egan

ADRIAN MURRAY, Ireland (Breeder - Rathbride Farm)

Draw 17

TIMEFORM VIEW Bred to be sharp and justified significant support in fine style when running away with 6f 21-runner maiden at the Curragh on debut 4 weeks ago, soon in front and forging clear once shaken up 2f out. Will improve and likely contender.

TFRHHHHI Official BHA Rating -

The Albany Stakes (Group 3) (Class 1) - continued

Form Owner

10 MAGNY COURS (IRE) (19)

1 B f Awtaad (IRE) - Ares Choix (Choisir (AUS))

D ECURIE AMA.ZINGTEAM

Trainer st lb (lbs)

9 2 (128)

Mickael Barzalona

DANIEL MCLOUGHLIN, Ireland (Breeder - Hunting Hill Stud)

Draw 16

TIMEFORM VIEW Backed at long odds and knew her job when she made a successful debut at Listowel (6.3f) 3 weeks ago, rallying. That was an admirable start but she’ll need to improve markedly to get involved here.

TFRHHIII Official BHA Rating -

11 NANDITA (IRE) (23)

41 B f Blue Point (IRE) - Roseau City (Cityscape)

D LADY BAMFORD

JOHN & THADY GOSDEN, Newmarket

Groom - Sally Davison (Breeder - Mccracken Farms Ltd)

9 2 (128)

William Buick

Draw 2

TIMEFORM VIEW 725,000 gns Blue Point ﬁlly. No match for Gold Digger on debut at Yarmouth but stepped up markedly on that to get off the mark in 6f Kempton maiden, drawing clear. In the right hands to go on progressing.

TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating -

12 OH CECELIA (IRE) (45)

21 Ch f Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Cecelia Clementine (IRE) (Zoffany (IRE))

STATON FLURRY & PARTNERS

JACK W DAVISON, Ireland (Breeder - Capital Bloodstock)

9 2 (128)

James J. G. Ryan

Draw 5

TIMEFORM VIEW Conﬁrmed debut promise as she won 5f Cork maiden 7 weeks ago, putting experience to good use. Open to further improvement but needs a big step forward.

TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating -

13 SENORITA VEGA (IRE) (24) 9 2 (128)

431 B f Lucky Vega (IRE) - Miss Kittyhawk (IRE) (Hawk Wing (USA))

D MR RUSSELL JONES Richard Kingscote TOM DASCOMBE, Lambourn

Groom - Nasir Ali (Breeder - Nuala Lynch & Peter Molony)

Draw 15

TIMEFORM VIEW Steady improvement, winning weak 6f Brighton maiden 3 weeks ago, suited by the longer trip and making all. This is a whole different test.

TFRHIIII Official BHA Rating -

14 SIGNORA (IRE) (33) 9 2 (128)

3 B f Frankel - Heartache (Kyllachy)

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

Groom - Jason Thompson (Breeder - Coolmore)

Draw 11

TIMEFORM VIEW Frankel ﬁlly out of a Queen Mary winner and, pitched in deep on debut, shaped very well behind Green Sense in 6f Naas Group 3 last month, keeping on and not given at all a hard time once beaten. Open to signiﬁcant progress for top yard taking the glory again in the juvenile races this week.

TFRHHHHH Official BHA Rating -

The Albany Stakes (Group 3) (Class 1) - continued

Form Owner Trainer st lb (lbs)

15 SPINNING LIZZIE (GB) (33)

1 Ch f Kameko (USA) - Cockney Dancer (Cockney Rebel (IRE))

9 2 (128)

D CHRIS STEDMAN Kieran Shoemark

DR RICHARD NEWLAND & JAMIE INSOLE, Droitwich (Breeder - The Cockney Dancer Partnership)

Draw 7

TIMEFORM VIEW Well-backed 13/8, knuckled down well to justify good support ﬁrst time out in 6f Ripon ﬁllies’ novice a month ago. Will improve and not dismissed. TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating -

16 TAHALEL (IRE) (28)

2 B f Blue Point (IRE) - Diantha (IRE) (Dansili)

BF AL SHAQAB RACING

RICHARD HANNON, Marlborough

Groom - Narpat Singh (Breeder - Ballygreany Stud & Elec Bloodstock)

9 2 (128)

Sean Levey

Draw 9

TIMEFORM VIEW €500,000 Blue Point ﬁlly. Notably strong in the betting on debut at Haydock (6f) against Fitzella, who’d already achieved a good level of form, and showed plenty to work on despite being unable to match her. Could do a lot better and one to consider here. TFRHHHHI Official BHA Rating -

17 VENETIAN SUN (IRE) (32)

9 2 (128)

1 B f Starman - Johara (IRE) (Iffraaj) TONY BLOOM & IAN MCALEAVY Clifford Lee

K. R. BURKE, Leyburn

Groom - Omkar Dinesh (Breeder - Tally-Ho Stud)

Draw 1

TIMEFORM VIEW 240,000 gns Starman ﬁlly. More workmanlike than ﬂashy but ultimately proved more than good enough to justify very short odds on debut at Carlisle (5f) last month. Sure to progress. TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating -

Result: 1st 2nd 3rd 4th

Distances: 1-2 2-3

Time: Min . Secs.

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 17

Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No 3.

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: FAIRY GODMOTHER (IRE) 2 9 2 Ryan Moore 15-8 (Aidan O’Brien) 16 ran

Forecast: Correct as of 4.00pm (19.06.25)

5-2 Signora (IRE), 11-2 Fitzella (GB), Venetian Sun (IRE), 8-1 Gold Digger (IRE), 9-1 Green Sense (IRE), 12-1 Balantina (IRE), Ipanema Queen (IRE), 20-1 Awaken (IRE), Tahalel (IRE), 22-1 Nandita (IRE), Oh Cecelia (IRE), 28-1 Indigo Dawn (IRE), Spinning Lizzie (GB), 33-1 Fairy Oak (GB), 40-1 Bibi Dahl (USA), 66-1 Magny Cours (IRE), 80-1 Senorita Vega (IRE)

The Albany Stakes (Group 3) (Class 1) -

continued

Timeform Summary

SIGNORA showed plenty to work on behind the second Green Sense pitched into a Group 3 on debut and could improve past her now. She gets the vote over her rival to give Aidan O’Brien a third win in 4 years in this Group 3. Haydock 1-2 Fitzella and Tahalel are big players, with once-raced winners Gold Digger and Ipanema Queen also ﬁrmly in the mix.

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1. SIGNORA (IRE) 2. GREEN SENSE (IRE)

3. FITZELLA

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 Commonwealth Cup

(Group 1)

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

For Three Year Olds Colts And Fillies

(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 st lb (lbs)

1 AIN’T NOBODY (IRE) (27)

1166-35 B c Sands of Mali (FR) - Burmese Waltz (Showcasing) C J BLACKBURN & J MATTHEWS

KEVIN RYAN, Hambleton

Groom - Louise Akehust (Breeder - Ballyhane (Rathbride) Unlimited)

9 2 (128)

Tom Eaves

Draw 5

TIMEFORM VIEW Landed 5f Listed Windsor Castle here last year and has bettered that form this spring when third in Pavilion here and ﬁfth of 9 to Symbol of Honour in Sandy Lane Stakes at Haydock. Not ruled out for last year’s winning yard. TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 103

2 ARABIE (GB) (19)

114-454 Ch c Dandy Man (IRE) - Mamma Morton (IRE) (Elnadim (USA))

D MR MOHAMED SAEED AL SHEHHI

K. R. BURKE, Leyburn

Groom -Ajit Singh (Breeder - Robert Cornelius)

9 2 (128)

Clifford Lee

Draw 14

TIMEFORM VIEW Won a pair of 6f Group races at Chantilly last summer. Also a good fourth in the Morny at Deauville in August but not quite at that level this term, blinkered when fourth in Listed race at Chantilly (6f, good) 19 days ago. Faces an uphill task.

TFRHHIII Official BHA Rating 104

3 ARIZONA BLAZE (GB) (27)

42-1316 B c Sergei Prokoﬁev (CAN) - Liberisque (Equiano (FR))

9 2 (128)

D AMO RACING LIMITED/GISELLE DE AGUIAR David Egan

ADRIAN MURRAY, Ireland

(Breeder - Andrew Bengough & Partners)

Draw 20

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful and consistent juvenile who has taken his form up another notch this year, winning a 5f Dundalk conditions event and 5.5 Chantilly Group 3. Only sixth of 9 to Symbol of Honour in Sandy Lane Stakes at Haydock (6f, good to ﬁrm) 27 days ago so needs to bounce back.

TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 110

4 BERKSHIRE WHISPER (IRE) (34) 9 2 (128)

21114 B c Dark Angel (IRE) - Samaah (IRE) (Cape Cross (IRE))

D BERKSHIRE PARTS & PANELS LTD NO1 FANCLUB Kieran Shoemark ANDREW BALDING, Kingsclere

Groom - Vydhir Singh (Breeder - Yeomanstown Stud)

Draw 13

TIMEFORM VIEW Bagged a third win on AW in 6f handicap at Newcastle in April. Backed it up with a good fourth of 10 to Symbol of Honour in Listed race at Newbury (6f, ﬁrm) 34 days ago. Plenty to ﬁnd on form here though.

TFRHHIII Official BHA Rating 98

The Commonwealth Cup (Group 1) (Class 1) - continued

Form Owner Trainer st lb (lbs)

5 BIG MOJO (IRE) (27)

9 2 (128)

1424-14 B or Br c Mohaather - Jm Jackson (IRE) (No Nay Never (USA))

CD RP RACING LTD Hollie Doyle

MICHAEL APPLEBY, Oakham

Groom - Mark Bjelland (Breeder - Ringfort Stud Ltd & The Ladies)

Draw 12

TIMEFORM VIEW Landed Pavilion over C&D in April from Diablo Rojo and Ain’t Nobody and followed it with a respectable 1 1/2 lengths fourth of 9 to Symbol of Honour in Sandy Lane Stakes at Haydock (6f, good to ﬁrm) 27 days ago, conceding ﬁrst run. Possibilities. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 24/5/2025 it was reported that the horse was denied a clear run. TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 108

6 DIABLO ROJO (IRE) (51)

16-142 B c Pinatubo (IRE) - Boston Rocker (IRE) (Acclamation)

9 2 (128)

D AMO RACING LIMITED Rossa Ryan

RAPHAEL FREIRE, Newmarket

Groom - Tahzib Alam (Breeder - J. Hanly, A. Stroud & Skymarc Farm)

Draw 3

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual 6f winner who arrives on the up, a very good 1/2-length second of 10 to Big Mojo in Pavilion over C&D in April. Not ruled out with visor added.

TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 105

7 IDES OF MARCH (IRE) (34)

3110-22 B or Br c Wootton Bassett - Nickname (USA) (Scat Daddy (USA))

9 2 (128)

D BF MAGNIER,TABOR,SMITH,BROOKDALE RACING W. M. Lordan AIDAN O’BRIEN, Ireland

Groom - ANATOLIY KOMISAR (Breeder - Phoenix Thoroughbreds Limited)

Draw 22

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual 6f winner as a juvenile who has matched that form this year, a good 1 3/4 lengths second of 10 to Symbol of Honour in Listed race at Newbury (6f, ﬁrm) 34 days ago. In the mix again.

TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 107

8 JONQUIL (GB) (40)

16-12 B c Lope de Vega (IRE) - Jovial (Dubawi (IRE))

9 2 (128)

JUDDMONTE C. Soumillon

ANDREW BALDING, Kingsclere

Groom - Rhys Fox (Breeder - Juddmonte Farms (East) Ltd)

Draw 15

TIMEFORM VIEW Debut winner for Sir Michael Stoute last August. Much improved for current yard this term, landing Greenham Stakes at Newbury before an excellent head second of 16 to Henri Matisse in Poule d’Essai des Poulains at Longchamp. Merits serious consideration back down in trip.

TFRHHHHI Official BHA Rating 115

9 SHADOW OF LIGHT (GB) (48) 9 2 (128)

11211-3 Ch c Lope de Vega (IRE) - Winters Moon (IRE) (New Approach (IRE)) D GODOLPHIN

CHARLIE APPLEBY, Newmarket

Groom - Jair Alves Leite Filho (Breeder - Godolphin)

William Buick

Draw 19

TIMEFORM VIEW One of last season’s leading 2-y-os, winning the Middle Park and Dewhurst at Newmarket. Resumed with a very good length third of 11 to Ruling Court in 2000 Guineas at Newmarket. Speedy sort who rates a big player back down in trip.

TFRHHHHH Official BHA Rating 120

The Commonwealth Cup (Group 1) (Class 1) - continued

Form Owner Trainer st lb (lbs)

10 SOLDIER’S HEART (GB)

(19) 9 2 (128)

21011-5 Gr c Havana Grey - Dotted Swiss (IRE) (Swiss Spirit) D VICTORIOUS RACING Callum Shepherd SIMON & ED CRISFORD, Newmarket (Breeder - Whitsbury Manor Stud)

Draw 8

TIMEFORM VIEW A three-time 5f/6f winner at 2yrs and he returned with a respectable 5 lengths ﬁfth of 10 to Rayevka in Listed race at Chantilly (6f, good) 19 days ago. This demands a lot more however.

TFRHHIII Official BHA Rating 104

11 STRONG WARRIOR (GB) (18)

9 2 (128)

1-12 B c Mehmas (IRE) - Camisole (USA) (Redoute’s Choice (AUS)) D BF SHEIKH RASHID DALMOOK AL MAKTOUM Oisin Orr RICHARD FAHEY, Malton

Groom - Ciaran Kelly (Breeder - Elwick Stud)

Draw 9

TIMEFORMVIEW ImprovingsonofMehmas whobagged 6fnovice atPontefractinApril.Excellentsecondof9inhandicap at Windsor (6f, good to ﬁrm) 18 days ago. Has more to offer but this is a difficult ask.

TFRHHIII Official BHA Rating 95

12 WHISTLEJACKET (IRE) (33) 9 2 (128)

2125-12 Ch c No Nay Never (USA) - Adventure Seeker (FR) (Bering)

D BF P BRANT/MRS J MAGNIER/M TABOR/D SMITH Ryan Moore

AIDAN O’BRIEN, Ireland (Breeder - Camas Park, Lynch Bages & Summerhill)

Draw 11

TIMEFORM VIEW Smart colt won 3 times at 2, notably July Stakes at Newmarket and Prix Morny at Deauville. Deﬁed Group 1 penalty in Listed race at Navan on return and not discredited when 2 3/4 lengths second of 6 to Babouche in Lacken Stakes at Naas (5.9f) 33 days ago. Considered.

TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 112

13 ARABIAN DUSK (GB) (27)

103-452 B f Havana Grey - Lady Macduff (IRE) (Iffraaj)

8 13 (125)

D SHAIKH DUAIJ AL KHALIFA Harry Davies

SIMON & ED CRISFORD, Newmarket (Breeder - Whitsbury Manor Stud)

Draw 4

TIMEFORM VIEW Won the Group 2 Duchess of Cambridge at Newmarket last July and also third in the Cheveley Park there. Got right back on track when a short-head second of 9 to Symbol of Honour in Sandy Lane Stakes at Haydock (6f, good to ﬁrm) 27 days ago. Enters calculations. TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 106

14 BABOUCHE (GB) (33) 8 13 (125)

1114-41 B f Kodiac - Pavlosk (USA) (Arch (USA)) D JUDDMONTE

G. M. LYONS, Ireland

Groom - Declan Quirke (Breeder - Juddmonte Farms Ltd)

Colin Keane

Draw 18

TIMEFORM VIEW Won ﬁrst 3 starts at 2, notably Group 1 Phoenix at the Curragh, and she easily resumed winning ways in Lacken Stakes at Naas (5.9f, good) 33 days ago by 2 3/4 lengths from Whistlejacket, impressing with how she went through the race before quickly settling matters when asked. Leading player. TFRHHHHI Official BHA Rating 113

The Commonwealth Cup (Group 1) (Class 1) - continued

Form Owner Trainer st lb (lbs)

15 CARLA RIDGE (IRE) (33)

01-43 B f New Bay - Almira Wells (IRE) (High Chaparral (IRE))

D MR DANIEL KIELY

EDDIE & PATRICK HARTY, Ireland

Groom - Cian Cullinan (Breeder - Mrs S. Rowley-Williams)

8 13 (125)

Chris Hayes

Draw 16

TIMEFORM VIEW Landed 6f Naas maiden in September and much improved this season, 2 3/4 lengths third of 6 to Babouche in Lacken Stakes at Naas (5.9f, good) 33 days ago. Needs another step forward here though.

TFRHHIII Official BHA Rating 101

16 LADY WITH THE LAMP (IRE) (50)

6310-11 B f King of Change - Caring Touch (USA) (Elusive Quality (USA))

D K BLAKE/MRS

E PALMER/M WILSON/N

8 13 (125)

LUCK Dylan Browne McMonagle

JOSEPH PATRICK O’BRIEN, Ireland

Groom - Georgia King (Breeder - Billy McEnery & Paul McEnery)

Draw 17

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful ﬁlly who went 2-2 this year in 12-runner Listed race at Chelmsford City (6f) 50 days ago by neck from Hold A Dream. No forlorn hope.

TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 102

17 LEOVANNI (IRE) (20)

1130-4 B f Kodi Bear (IRE) - Kassandra (IRE) (Dandy Man (IRE))

C WATHNAN RACING

K. R. BURKE, Leyburn

Groom - Alex Cliffe (Breeder - KCS Bloodstock Ltd)

8 13 (125)

James Doyle

Draw 21

TIMEFORM VIEW Ready winner of the Queen Mary here in 2024. Shaped well after 8 months off when 1 1/2 lengths fourth of 8 to Balmoral Lady in Listed race at Haydock (5f, good) 20 days ago. Can build on that so needs considering at big odds. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 31/5/2025 it was reported that the horse was denied a clear run.

18 RAYEVKA (IRE) (19)

TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 103

216-41 B f Blue Point (IRE) - Rayisa (IRE) (Holy Roman Emperor (IRE))

D AGA KHAN STUDS SCEA

8 13 (125)

Mickael Barzalona

FRANCIS-HENRI GRAFFARD, France

Groom - Maximilien Raynal (Breeder - His Highness the Aga Khan’s Studs S.C.)

Draw 10

TIMEFORM VIEW Smart French ﬁlly who comes here on the back of victory in 10-runner Listed race at Chantilly (6f, good) 19 days ago by 3 lengths from Apollo Fountain. Shouldn’t be underestimated.

TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 110

19 SAYIDAH DARIYAN (IRE) (34) 8 13 (125)

316-13 B f Dariyan (FR) - Tencaratrubieslace (FR) (Siyouni (FR))

D MR JABER ABDULLAH

RICHARD HUGHES, Upper Lambourn

Groom - Lakh Singh (Breeder - Yeomanstown Stud)

Billy Loughnane

Draw 7

TIMEFORM VIEW Progressive type who resumed with win in 6f conditions event at Chelmsford City in April. Very good 2 lengths third of 10 to Symbol of Honour in Listed race at Newbury (6f) 34 days ago. This demands a clear personal best though.

TFRHHIII Official BHA Rating 101

The Commonwealth Cup (Group 1) (Class 1) - continued

Form Owner Trainer st lb (lbs)

20 SHISOSPICY (USA) (41)

13-2111 Gr or Ro f Mitole (USA) - Mischief Galore (USA) (Into Mischief (USA))

8 13 (125)

D MORPLAY RACING LLC/QATAR RACING LTD Oisin Murphy JOSE D’ANGELO, USA (Breeder - Bill Heiligbrodt & Corinne Heiligbrodt)

Draw 2

TIMEFORM VIEW Smart ﬁlly who easily completed a hat-trick in 13-runner Grade 3 event at Churchill Downs (5.5f, ﬁrm) 41 days ago by 4 1/4 lengths from Kilwin. This US raider can’t be dismissed.

TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 106

21 SKY MAJESTY (IRE) (63)

111-3 B f Blue Point (IRE) - Majestic Alexander (IRE) (Bushranger (IRE))

8 13 (125)

D BF TONY BLOOM & IAN MCALEAVY Tom Marquand WILLIAM HAGGAS, Newmarket

Groom - Azarudeen Mohammed Ali (Breeder - Mountarmstrong Stud)

Draw 6

TIMEFORM VIEW Went unbeaten in three runs at 2, signing off with success in 6f Group 2 at Chantilly. Below-par third of 7 to Sayidah Dariyan in conditions stakes at Chelmsford City (6f) 63 days ago so needs to bounce back.

TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 110

22 TIME FOR SANDALS (IRE) (35)

132-32 B f Sands of Mali (FR) - Days of Summer (IRE) (Bachelor Duke (USA))

8 13 (125)

D MR D BEVAN AND MRS D BEVAN Richard Kingscote HARRY EUSTACE, Newmarket

Groom - Becky Curtis (Breeder - Ballyhane)

Draw 1

TIMEFORM VIEW Winless since her debut but she advanced her form when a head second of 8 to Woodshauna in Prix Texanita at Chantilly (6f, good to soft) 35 days ago. More is required here, however.

TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 105

Result: 1st 2nd 3rd 4th

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

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 22

Visor worn ﬁrst time by No. 6. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 20.

Tongue Strap worn by No. 6, 9, 10, 14.

Record Time: 1 min 10.48 secs by Get It age 7 wt 9-7 good to ﬁrm, 09/05/25

Median Time: 1 min 14.90 secs

2024: INISHERIN 3 9 2 Tom Eaves 9-4 (Kevin Ryan) 14 ran

The Commonwealth Cup (Group 1) (Class 1) - continued

Forecast: Correct as of 4.00pm (19.06.25)

15-8 Shadow of Light (GB), 9-2 Babouche (GB), 13-2 Jonquil (GB), 10-1 Whistlejacket (IRE), 11-1 Ides of March (IRE), 16-1 Big Mojo (IRE), 18-1 Rayevka (IRE), Shisospicy (USA), 22-1 Arabian Dusk (GB), Sky Majesty (IRE), 25-1 Arizona Blaze (GB), 33-1 Berkshire Whisper (IRE), Diablo Rojo (IRE), Lady With The Lamp (IRE), Leovanni (IRE), Strong Warrior (GB), 40-1 Sayidah Dariyan (IRE), Time For Sandals (IRE), 50-1 Ain’t Nobody (IRE), Carla Ridge (IRE), Soldier’s Heart (GB), 66-1 Arabie (GB)

Timeform Summary

Charlie Appleby’s SHADOW OF LIGHT was met with defeat for just the second time when third to stablemate Ruling Court in the 2000 Guineas at Newmarket. He is fancied to resume winning ways with this drop back in trip a likely plus for last year’s Middle Park winner. Speedy Irish ﬁlly Babouche easily bagged the Lacken Stakes at Naas last time so rates a big threat, while Poule d’Essai des Poulins runner-up Jonquil and US raider Shisospicy both command plenty of respect too.

1. SHADOW OF LIGHT

2. BABOUCHE

Reserves At Royal Ascot

3. JONQUIL

The fields for all races on the Flat have to be declared 48 hours before each raceday, and Royal Ascot is no exception.

This year, reserves will be declared at the 48-hour stage for certain Royal Ascot handicaps. The purpose of this is to ensure that owners have the opportunity to run their horses if spaces in the race come about for any reason, before the 24-hour stage.

Up to three reserves can replace non-runners any time up to 1.00pm the day before the race. The reason why reserves cannot come in later is that race programmes have to be finalised for the national media and bookmakers have to prepare markets in the full knowledge of the fields at this stage.

Each reserve horse is given a number and a draw at the 48-hour stage. In the event of a non-runner being declared before the 1.00pm deadline the day before the race, the reserve retains its original number and draw. The stall number of the withdrawn horse is removed, with the positions concertinaing. This is why racegoers might see, for example, the stall numbers going up to 33 although there are only 30 berths and 30 runners.

Today’s race with a reserve running is The Duke Of Edinburgh Stakes (Handicap)HMS PRESIDENT

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 Duke Of Edinburgh Stakes

(Handicap) (GBBPlus Race)

One Mile About Four Furlongs (Approx. 2,400 metres), ROUND COURSE (11f abt 211yds) For Three Year Olds And Upwards

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

(FOR CONDITIONS OF THIS RACE SEE PAGE 78)

Stalls - Inside

Owners Prize Money: Winner £44693, Second £22352, Third £11176, Fourth £5588, Fifth £2794, Sixth £1397. (Penalty Value £56694) 24 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10. SS

Form Owner Trainer Age st lb (lbs)

1 TEUMESSIAS FOX (IRE) (60) 6 9 12 (138)

4050-13 Ch g Lope de Vega (IRE) - Princess Serena (USA) (Unbridled’s Song (USA))

D KING POWER RACING CO LTD P. J. McDonald

ANDREW BALDING, Kingsclere

Groom - Chetan Singh (Breeder - Roundhill Stud) Draw 14

TIMEFORM VIEW Smart gelding who made a winning return in 14-runner handicap at Kempton in March. Backed that up with a good third in a Listed race there the following month but back on a career-high mark and overall record suggests he’s better on AW. Headgear back on. TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 105

2 FLIGHT LEADER (GB) (42)

0/1510-4

5 9 12 (138)

B g Frankel - Principal Role (USA) (Empire Maker (USA))

MR COLVIN RYAN Saffie Osborne

JAMIE OSBORNE, Upper Lambourn

Groom - Bella Ditmas (Breeder - Juddmonte Farms Inc)

Draw 21

TIMEFORM VIEW Smart performer in France for Andre Fabre, adding a fourth career success to his tally in minor event at Deauville (9.5f) last summer. Offered something to work on sent handicapping on return/debut for this yard at Chester 6 weeks ago but mark/draw are the negatives.

TFRHHIII Official BHA Rating 105

3 SEE HECTOR (GER) (37) 6 9 11 (137)

30-2630 Ch h Counterattack (AUS) - Scouting (IRE) (New Approach (IRE))

MR MALIH L. AL BASTI Pat Dobbs

JAMIE OSBORNE, Upper Lambourn

Groom - Oleksiy (Alex) Makhmudov) (Breeder - Gestut Karlshof )

Draw 5

TIMEFORMVIEW Back to his smart beston third start for this yardwhen third in Group 2 atMeydan in March, thoughthat wasn’t the deepest race for the grade and ran no sort of race back in a handicap at York 5 weeks ago.

TFRHIIII Official BHA Rating 104

4 CAVIAR HEIGHTS (IRE) (272) 4 9 11 (137)

4 (IRE)

316036- B g Sea The Stars (IRE) - Cava (IRE) (Acclamation)

RICK & KERRY SMITH

NON-RUNNER

WILLIAM HAGGAS, Newmarket (Breeder - Norelands & Sunderland Holding Inc)

Draw 16

TIMEFORMVIEWSmartformwhenwide-marginwinneroflistedraceatNewmarketlastseason.Failedtohitthatlevelafterand goes handicapping for the ﬁrst time for new yard after 9 months off (has left Karl Burke). STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 21/9/2024 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.

TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 104

The Duke Of Edinburgh Stakes (Handicap) (GBBPlus Race) (Class 2) - continued

Form Owner

Trainer Age st lb (lbs)

5 MUTAAWID (GB) (14) 4 9 10 (136)

146-515 B g Frankel - Handassa (Dubawi (IRE))

D SHADWELL ESTATE COMPANY LTD Jim Crowley

JOHN & THADY GOSDEN, Newmarket

Groom - Bradley Bosley (Breeder - Shadwell Estate Company Limited)

Draw 8

TIMEFORM VIEW Son of Frankel who took form to another level when 6-length winner of 1m2f handicap at Newmarket in May. Only ﬁfth off revised mark at Epsom since, however, and needs to resume progress back up in trip.

TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 103

6 NAQEEB (IRE) (20)

5 9 10 (136)

0200-65 B g Nathaniel (IRE) - Aghareed (USA) (Kingmambo (USA))

D MR N. O’KEEFFE

JULIE CAMACHO, Malton

Groom - Nicola Scatcherd (Breeder - Shadwell Estate Co Ltd)

Ryan Sexton

Draw 11

TIMEFORM VIEW Failed to win last season for William Haggas but he kept good company and got no clear run in the Copper Horse at this meeting last year. Shaped well both starts for new connections this term and he’s no forlorn hope.

TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 103

7 HAND OF GOD (GB) (48)

451/11-0

Ch g Churchill (IRE) - Barter (Daylami (IRE))

4 9 9 (135)

C BF MR MOHAMMED JABER William Buick

HARRY CHARLTON, Beckhampton

Groom - Martin Franklin (Breeder - Fittocks Stud)

Draw 10

TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced 4-y-o who took his form to another level when impressive winner of Golden Gates Handicap at this meeting 12 months ago. Disappointed when well backed at Newmarket on ﬁrst run since (had been gelded) 7 weeks ago but well worth another chance over a trip he should stay.

8 MOUNT ATLAS (GB)

TFRHHHHI Official BHA Rating 102

(43) 4 9 9 (135)

1312-45 B g Masar (IRE) - Highland Pass (Passing Glance) CD KINGSCLERE RACING CLUB Rob Hornby ANDREW BALDING, Kingsclere

Groom - Ryan Gradwell (Breeder - Kingsclere Stud)

Draw 17

TIMEFORM VIEW Most progressive last year, making a winning handicap debut over C&D in July. Better form in defeat since, including when 3 1/2 lengths ﬁfth of 6 to Illinois in Ormonde Stakes at Chester 6 weeks ago. Unraced on going ﬁrmer than good.

TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 102

9 STRESSFREE (FR) (20) 5 9 9 (135)

30-4321 Ch g Anodin (IRE) - Gwenseb (FR) (Green Tune (USA)) D AKELA THOROUGHBREDS LIMITED

DAVID O’MEARA, Upper Helmsley

Groom - Dilip Singh (Breeder - Wertheimer & Frere)

Daniel Tudhope

Draw 18

TIMEFORM VIEW Most reliable sort who made amends for his narrow York defeat when coming out on top at Haydock 3 weeks ago, looking better than ever. Could have been better drawn but remains unexposed at this distance.

TFRHHHHI Official BHA Rating 102

The Duke Of Edinburgh Stakes (Handicap) (GBBPlus Race) (Class 2) -

Form Owner

10 MAX

Trainer Age st lb (lbs)

MAYHEM (GB) (37) 7 9 7 (133)

0-63100 B g New Bay - Maybe Grace (IRE) (Hawk Wing (USA))

D NIBRAS RACING

HILAL KOBEISSI, Newmarket

Groom - Rosanna Lambert (Breeder - Ms H. O’Connor)

Mickael Barzalona

Draw 19

TIMEFORM VIEW Better than ever when getting back to winning ways in 14-runner handicap at Meydan in March, overcoming a difficult trip in good style. Not in same form back in this country last 2 starts, however, well held at York last time.

TFRHIIII Official BHA Rating 100

11 SIEGE OF TROY (GB)

(27) 4 9 6 (132)

2430-44 B f Siyouni (FR) - Roheryn (IRE) (Galileo (IRE))

QATAR RACING LIMITED

J. P. MURTAGH, Ireland

Groom - Ryan McKeever (Breeder - The Roheryn Partnership)

Oisin Murphy

Draw 13

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful ﬁlly but looks badly treated in the handicap on the balance of her form. Tongue strap on 1st time but looks set to struggle.

TFRHHIII Official BHA Rating 99

12 FRENCH DUKE

(IRE)

(286)

4 9 6 (132)

04/2612- B g Sea The Stars (IRE) - Duchess of France (IRE) (Dylan Thomas (IRE))

D WATHNAN RACING

ROGER VARIAN, Newmarket

Groom - Asif Nazir (Breeder - Mrs Joan Murphy)

James Doyle

Draw 15

TIMEFORM VIEW Caught the eye at this meeting last year when sixth in King George V handicap and duly conﬁrmed as much when opening his account (hooded) at Goodwood following month. Good second back here in September but off since (has been gelded). Remains unexposed.

13

TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 99

WAR ROOMS (IRE) (38) 4 9 6 (132)

6300-22 B g Churchill (IRE) - Apticanti (USA) (Aptitude (USA))

BF WEAR A PINK RIBBON SYNDICATE

GERARD KEANE, Ireland

(Breeder - Lynch Bages & Camas Park Stud)

Colin Keane

Draw 12

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful gelding. Winless since debut but made a positive start for this yard when second of 8 in minor event at Gowran on return. However, turned over at odds-on at Killarney next time, albeit conceding ﬁrst run. Opening mark looks high enough. Cheekpieces on 1st time.

TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 99

14 ALMOSH’HER (GB) (37) 4 9 5 (131)

1-211 B c Sea The Stars (IRE) - Orange Sun (Duke of Marmalade (IRE))

D WATHNAN RACING

K. R. BURKE, Leyburn

Groom - Alex Cliffe (Breeder - Effevi SRL)

Clifford Lee

Draw 22

TIMEFORM VIEW Justiﬁed support at Southwell on debut before only just denied under a penalty at Kempton. Resumed winning ways with a useful effort on handicap bow there in March and continued his steep upward curve when making a winning turf/stable debut at York last month. More to come but drawn widest.

TFRHHHHI Official BHA Rating 98

The Duke Of Edinburgh Stakes (Handicap) (GBBPlus Race) (Class 2)

Form Owner

15 AULD TOON LOON

04/143-2

- continued

Trainer Age st lb (lbs)

(IRE) (42) 6 9 4 (130)

B g Belardo (IRE) - Snowtime (IRE) (Galileo (IRE))

EMPIRE STATE RACING PARTNERSHIP Pierre-Louis Jamin

TOM DASCOMBE, Lambourn

Groom - Nasir Ali (Breeder - Cover and Carry Limited)

Draw 4

TIMEFORM VIEW Didn’t last long over hurdles for Lucinda Russell but ﬁrmly back on track returned to the Flat when making a winning start for this yard at Bath (10.2f, heavy) in October. Unlucky not to make a winning reappearance at Chester 6 weeks ago so warrants respect. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 9/5/2025 it was reported that the horse was denied a clear run. TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 97

16 BRODURE (IRE) (22)

010-113 Ch f Lope de Vega (IRE) - You Alone (IRE) (Frankel)

4 9 4 (130)

MRS JOHNNY MCKEEVER C. Soumillon XAVIER BLANCHET, France

Groom - Elie Douet (Breeder - Wertheimer et Frere)

Draw 9

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful performer from France who has improved since joining this yard, winning ﬁrst 2 starts before excellent third in Listed race at Le Lion-d’Angers. Christophe Soumillon booked but handicapper has taken no chances on British debut. TFRHHIII Official BHA Rating 97

17 BLUE LEMONS (IRE) (365)

30/6240- B g Blue Point (IRE) - Solar Event (Galileo (IRE))

4 9 4 (130)

SULLIVAN GROUP/MERRIEBELLE IRISH FARM Billy Loughnane

W. P. MULLINS, Ireland

Groom - Cody Lacey (Breeder - Norelands Bloodstock & M. Gilsenan)

Draw 3

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful form for Richard Hannon last season and similar form in juvenile hurdles for this yard, winning twice. Interesting runner stepping up in trip on ﬁrst start for this stable on the Flat.

TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 97

ETHICAL DIAMOND

(IRE) (364) 5 9 3 (129)

431/24- B g Awtaad (IRE) - Pearl Diamond (GER) (Areion (GER))

D H. O. S. SYNDICATE Ryan Moore

W. P. MULLINS, Ireland

Groom - Emilie Seigle (Breeder - Mr W. J. Kennedy)

Draw 7

TIMEFORM VIEW Developed into a useful hurdler after switching to Willie Mullins, producing a career best when fourth in the County Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival in March. Unable to justify market conﬁdence in this last year but still fared best of those ridden prominently. Obvious chance.

19 SATIN (GB)

TFRHHHHH Official BHA Rating 96

(35) 5 9 3 (129)

400-023 Ch m Australia - Countryside (Motivator)

MRS S. KELLY Shane Foley

MRS J. HARRINGTON, Ireland

Groom - Mikey McGuane (Breeder - Crimbourne Bloodstock Ltd)

Draw 2

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful mare who ran as well as could have been expected in Group 3 at Leopardstown 5 weeks ago but not well-enough handicapped to be winning a race like this.

TFRHHIII Official BHA Rating 96

The Duke Of Edinburgh Stakes (Handicap) (GBBPlus Race) (Class 2) - continued

Form Owner

Trainer Age st lb (lbs)

20 HMS PRESIDENT (IRE) (135) 8 9 3 (129)

2120/0-6 B g Excelebration (IRE) - Dance Hall Girl (IRE) (Dansili)

D HP RACING HMS PRESIDENT Rossa Ryan ALAN KING, Barbury Castle

Groom - Molly Draper (Breeder - Skymarc Farm)

Draw 6

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful sort who looked a little rusty back on the Flat after 8 weeks off when last of 6 at Kempton in February. Found only one too good in a Warwick novice hurdle the following month but was well held in a competitive Sandown handicap on most recent outing. Visor on for 1st time. TFRHIIII Official BHA Rating 96

Result: 1st 2nd 3rd 4th

Distances: 1-2 2-3

Time: Min . Secs.

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 19

Visor worn ﬁrst time by No 20 Tongue Strap worn ﬁrst time by No 2, 11.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn ﬁrst time by No. 13. Hood worn by No. 12, 18.

Blinkers worn by No. 5. Tongue Strap worn by No. 15, 16. 22.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 11, 19.

Running for the ﬁrst time since Gelding No. 12.

Record Time: 2 mins 24.60 secs by Novellist age 4 wt 9-7 good to ﬁrm, 27/07/13

Median Time: 2 mins 35.37 secs

2024: CRYSTAL BLACK (IRE) 6 9 10 Colin Keane 11-1 (Gerard Keane) 19 ran

Forecast: Correct as of 4.00pm (19.06.25)

4-1 Ethical Diamond (IRE), 11-2 Almosh’her (GB), 6-1 War Rooms (IRE), 13-2 Hand of God (GB), 7-1 French Duke (IRE), 9-1 Mount Atlas (GB), 16-1 Mutaawid (GB), Siege of Troy (GB), Stressfree (FR), 18-1 Auld Toon Loon (IRE), 22-1 Blue Lemons (IRE), Naqeeb (IRE), 25-1 Satin (GB), 25-1 Teumessias Fox (IRE), 50-1 Flight Leader (GB), HMS President (IRE), Max Mayhem (GB), 80-1 Brodure (IRE), See Hector (GER), Timeform Summary

ETHICAL DIAMOND failed to land a gamble in this race 12 months ago, but he still fared best of those that raced up with the pace and what he has done over hurdles in the meantime suggests he remains well treated in this sphere. Hand of God made a low-key return at Newmarket but he’s worth another chance having been most impressive at this meeting last year, with the unexposed Almosh’her and likeable Stressfree completing the shortlist.

1. ETHICAL DIAMOND (IRE) 2. HAND OF GOD

3. ALMOSH’HER

JOCKEY DAY OF THE

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 Coronation Stakes

(Group 1)

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

For Three Year Old Fillies

(Class 1) Advertised total prize fund £725,750

(FOR CONDITIONS OF THIS RACE SEE PAGE 78 & 79)

Stalls - Inside

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

Form Owner Trainer st lb (lbs)

1 CATHEDRAL (GB) (41) 9 2 (128)

12-4 B f Too Darn Hot - War And Peace (Frankel)

BF AMO RACING LIMITED David Egan

RALPH BECKETT, Kimpton Down

Groom - Chelsea Olivier (Breeder - Exors of the Late Sir Robert Ogden) Draw 6

TIMEFORM VIEW Won a 6f novice and excellent second in 7f Group 3 in her 2 starts as a juvenile. Never really looked like justifying short-priced favouritism when 2 lengths fourth of 6 in Lingﬁeld Group 3 (7f, good to ﬁrm) on reappearance but remains capable of better.

2 CERCENE (IRE) (26)

TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 106

9 2 (128)

310-323 Ch f Australia - Tschierschen (IRE) (Acclamation)

MR SHANE R. STAFFORD

JOSEPH G. MURPHY, Ireland

Groom - T. J. Comerford. (Breeder - China Horse Club International Ltd)

G. F. Carroll

Draw 1

TIMEFORM VIEW Likeable type who ran another ﬁne race when 4 lengths third of 12 to Lake Victoria in the Irish 1,000 Guineas at the Curragh (good) last month. Should give her running but vulnerable for win purposes again.

TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 107

3 CHANTILLY LACE (IRE) (47)

1-5 B f Lope de Vega (IRE) - Seeking Solace (Exceed And Excel (AUS))

9 2 (128)

MRS DOREEN TABOR Rossa Ryan

RALPH BECKETT, Kimpton Down

Groom - Lucy Cooper (Breeder - Camas Park, Lynch Bages & Summerhill)

Draw 5

TIMEFORM VIEW Salisbury novice winner at 2 and ran a cracker pitched into the 1000 Guineas at Newmarket on only her second start, ﬁnishing 2 1/4 lengths ﬁfth of 10 to Desert Flower. Surely more to come from her.

TFRHHHHI Official BHA Rating 108

4 DUTY FIRST (GB) (26) 9 2 (128)

123-104 B f Showcasing - Dream Dana (IRE) (Dream Ahead (USA))

VICTORIOUS RACING

ARCHIE WATSON, Upper Lambourn

Groom - Hana Macdonald (Breeder - Plantation Stud)

Hollie Doyle

Draw 8

TIMEFORM VIEW Much improved when making a winning reappearance in Group 3 Fred Darling at Newbury. Seemed unsuited by the track in 1000 Guineas at Newmarket and bounced back when 4 1/2 lengths fourth of 12 to Lake Victoria in Irish 1,000 Guineas at the Curragh. Wears ﬁrst-time cheekpieces here.

TFRHHIII Official BHA Rating 109

The Coronation Stakes (Group 1) (Class 1) -

continued

Form Owner Trainer st lb (lbs)

5 EXACTLY (IRE) (40)

2331-24 Ch f Frankel - Heartache (Kyllachy)

9 2 (128)

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

Groom - Trevor O’Neill (Breeder - Coolmore)

Draw 4

TIMEFORM VIEW Smart ﬁlly who gained a deserved Group success at Leopardstown (7f, soft) in October. Showed she’s trained on well and is equally as effective on a quicker surface when length fourth of 13 to re-opposing Zarigana in French 1000 Guineas at Longchamp last month.

6 FALAKEYAH (GB) (47)

TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 111

9 2 (128)

1-1 B f New Bay - Alaﬂaak (USA) (War Front (USA))

SHADWELL ESTATE COMPANY LTD Jim Crowley

OWEN BURROWS, Lambourn

Groom - Arif Mohammed (Breeder - Shadwell Estate Company Limited)

Draw 2

TIMEFORM VIEW Impressive winner of both starts, latterly the Listed Pretty Polly at Newmarket (1 1/4m, good to ﬁrm), making all by 3 1/4 lengths. Seems quite an exuberant type and should have no difficulty dropping back to 1m. Supplemented for £46,000. A very exciting prospect.

7 FLIGHT (GB) (26)

TFRHHHHI Official BHA Rating 105

9 2 (128)

2133-26 Ch f Siyouni (FR) - Run Wild (GER) (Amaron)

CORNTHROP BLOODSTOCK LIMITED Oisin Murphy

OLLIE SANGSTER, Marlborough

Groom - Maireade Angell (Breeder - Cornthrop Bloodstock Ltd)

Draw 11

TIMEFORMVIEWSigniﬁcantimprovementwhenlengthsecondtoDesertFlowerinthe1000GuineasatNewmarketonreappearance, racing away from the main pack. Not in the same form when only sixth in the Irish version at the Curragh since, though.

TFRHHIII Official BHA Rating 111

8 JANUARY (IRE) (26)

13122-0

B f Kingman - I Can Fly (Fastnet Rock (AUS))

9 2 (128)

MR D. SMITH, MRS J. MAGNIER, MR M. TABOR Ryan Moore

AIDAN O’BRIEN, Ireland

Groom - Siobhan Bergin (Breeder - Coolmore)

Draw 10

TIMEFORM VIEW Beaten only by Desert Flower in the May Hill and Fillies’ Mile on her ﬁnal 2 starts as a juvenile. Never involved in the Irish 1,000 Guineas on her reappearance 26 days ago. Should come on for the run and the choice of Ryan Moore.

TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 105

9 KON TIKI (GB) (35)

1-11 Ch f Night of Thunder (IRE) - Maid Up (Mastercraftsman (IRE))

9 2 (128)

D MR P. W. HARRIS William Buick

JANE CHAPPLE-HYAM, Newmarket

Groom - Genevieve Hippisley (Breeder - Brightwalton Bloodstock Ltd)

Draw 3

TIMEFORM VIEW Unbeaten in 3 starts, looking potentially very smart when seeing off 8 rivals in 1m York Listed race on last month’s turf debut, sealing it with an electric turn of foot. Supplemented for £46,000 last week. Very interesting runner.

TFRHHHHI Official BHA Rating 100

The Coronation Stakes (Group 1) (Class 1) - continued

Form Owner Trainer st lb (lbs)

10 SIMMERING (GB) (26)

124-030 B f Too Darn Hot - Cashla Bay (Fastnet Rock (AUS))

9 2 (128)

C AL SHAQAB RACING Dylan Browne McMonagle OLLIE SANGSTER, Marlborough

Groom - Harry Jenkins (Breeder - Lofts Hall Stud)

Draw 7

TIMEFORM VIEW Won at Group 2/3 level last summer. Left Fred Darling reappearance well behind when third to Desert Flower in the 1000 Guineas at Newmarket but, like stablemate Flight, she needs to bounce back from a lesser run in the Irish 1,000 Guineas since. First-time cheekpieces go on. TFRHHIII Official BHA Rating 109

11 ZARIGANA (GB) (40)

112-11 B f Siyouni (FR) - Zarkamiya (FR) (Frankel)

9 2 (128)

D EXORS OF THE LATE H.H. AGA KHAN Mickael Barzalona FRANCIS-HENRI GRAFFARD, France

Groom - Stévan Bourgois (Breeder - H. H. Aga Khan)

Draw 9

TIMEFORM VIEW Has a 4-5 record, although latest French 1000 Guineas win came via the stewards’ room after losing momentum at a crucial stage when ﬁrst past the post Shes Perfect shifted left. Her jockey also lost his whip at Longchamp and she’s the one to beat here with further progress likely.

TFRHHHHH Official BHA Rating 112

Result: 1st 2nd 3rd 4th

Distances: 1-2 2-3

Time: Min . Secs.

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 11

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn ﬁrst time by No. 4, 10.

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: PORTA FORTUNA (IRE) 3 9 2 Tom Marquand 7-2 (Donnacha Aidan O’Brien) 9 ran

Forecast: Correct as of 4.00pm (19.06.25)

9-4 Zarigana (GB), 5-2 Falakeyah (GB), 13-2 Kon Tiki (GB), 15-2 January (IRE), 10-1 Chantilly Lace (IRE), Exactly (IRE), 16-1 Flight (GB), 18-1 Cercene (IRE), 33-1 Simmering (GB), 66-1 Cathedral (GB), Duty First (GB)

Timeform Summary

ZARIGANA needed the help of the stewards in the French 1000 Guineas but still leaves the impression she’s capable of better and is the one to beat. Supplemented pair Kon Tiki and Falakeyah are jumping straight from Listed wins to Group 1 company but look good enough to cope and can provide the chief threat ahead of Chantilly Lace, who was having only her second start when ﬁfth in the 1000 Guineas at Newmarket.

1. ZARIGANA

2. KON TIKI

3. FALAKEYAH

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 Sandringham Stakes

(Handicap)

One Mile (1,600 metres), STRAIGHT COURSE (8f ) For Three Year Old Fillies

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

(FOR CONDITIONS OF THIS RACE SEE PAGE 79)

Stalls - Centre

Owners Prize Money: Winner £44693, Second £22352, Third £11176, Fourth £5588, Fifth £2794, Sixth £1397. (Penalty Value £56694) SS

Form Owner Trainer st lb (lbs)

1 TABITI (GB) (252)

115- B f Kingman - Lilyﬁre (USA) (First Defence (USA))

9 9 (135)

JUDDMONTE Colin Keane

RALPH BECKETT, Kimpton Down

Groom - Bethany Berry (Breeder - Juddmonte Farms Ltd)

Draw 1

TIMEFORM VIEW Kingman filly who won a 7f Newmarket newcomers event and the Listed Dick Poole at Salisbury (6f) on her first 2 starts Disappointing in the Fillies’ Mile at Newmarket final start and reappears in blinkers A really smart performance will be needed from this mark.

TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 101

2 BETTY CLOVER (GB) (19)

204-423 Gr f Time Test - Reprieval (FR) (Kendargent (FR))

THE ASCOT REVELLERS & PARTNER

EVE JOHNSON HOUGHTON, Blewbury

Groom - Lily James (Breeder - Eve Johnson Houghton)

9 8 (134)

William Buick

Draw 23

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful ﬁlly who was an improved 2 lengths third of 8 to Godspeed in 1m Chantilly Group 2 (good) 19 days ago. Buick retains the ride for handicap debut but she’ll need to step up again to defy such a lofty mark.

TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 100

3 SERVING WITH STYLE (GB) (35)

1102-6 B f Mohaather - Queens Park (FR) (King’s Best (USA))

D VICTORIOUS RACING & FAWZI NASS

K. R. BURKE, Leyburn

Groom - Omkar Dinesh (Breeder - Parks Farm Stud)

9 8 (134)

Clifford Lee

Draw 19

TIMEFORM VIEW Won her ﬁrst 2 starts last season and ended her 2-y-o campaign with an excellent second in Rockfel at Newmarket (7f, soft). Below that level when sixth of 9 to Kon Tiki in 1m York Listed on reappearance and this mark looks tough even judged on the Rockfel form.

TFRHHIII Official BHA Rating 100

4 MOJAVE RIVER (FR) (46) 9 6 (132)

166-5 B f Mohaather - Quintessenz (GER) (Soldier Hollow)

GO RACING LTD

Dylan Browne McMonagle

JOSEPH PATRICK O’BRIEN, Ireland

Groom - Ashley Hussey (Breeder - Smarden Thoroughbreds)

Draw 4

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful filly. 33/1 and tongue tied first time, 3 1/2 lengths fifth of 11 to Atsila in 1m Curragh Group 3 (good) on reappearance 46 days ago. Her opening handicap mark looks stiff but the stable’s runners at this meeting always respected.

TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 98

The Sandringham Stakes (Handicap) (Class 2) - continued

Form Owner Trainer st lb (lbs)

5 BOUNTIFUL (GB) (107)

5114-3 Ch f Zoustar (AUS) - Rich Legacy (IRE) (Holy Roman Emperor (IRE))

9 5 (131)

HIGHCLERE THOROUGHBRED RACING- GOLDFINCH Billy Loughnane

GEORGE BOUGHEY, Newmarket

Groom - Chris McGurk (Breeder - The Rich Legacy Partnership)

Draw 17

TIMEFORM VIEW Won twice on turf last summer and excellent 1 1/2 lengths fourth in Newmarket Group 2 (6f, good) last July. Not seen again until 4 lengths third in 7f Lingﬁeld Listed race in March. Steps up to 1m for handicap debut after 107 days off. Tongue tie on. Represents last year’s winning connections. TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 97

6

226-611

SILVER GHOST (IRE) (27)

Gr f Phoenix of Spain (IRE) - Kykuit (IRE) (Green Desert (USA))

MR W. H. SIMPSON

EMMA LAVELLE, Marlborough

Groom - Phoebe Hewick (Breeder - Kildaragh Stud)

9 3 (129)

Sean Levey

Draw 20

TIMEFORM VIEW Big improver this season, winning 7f handicaps at Newmarket and Goodwood this season, the latter a valuable event which she won going away by 2 1/2 lengths. That suggests 1m should suit and even a further 8lb rise shouldn’t prevent a prominent showing. TFRHHHHI Official BHA Rating 95

7 SWEET CHARIOT (IRE) (40) 9 0 (126)

5051-25 B f Wootton Bassett - Clemmie (IRE) (Galileo (IRE))

MRS JOHN MAGNIER,MR M.TABOR & MR D.SMITH Ryan Moore

AIDAN O’BRIEN, Ireland

Groom - Thomas Moran (Breeder - Coolmore)

Draw 13

TIMEFORM VIEW Won 6f Fairyhouse nursery on ﬁnal 2-y-o start. Improved again when excellent second of 15 in handicap at the Curragh (7f, good) on reappearance and creditable ﬁfth of 8 in 7f Leopardstown Listed event 6 days later. Will be suited by the step up to 1m.

TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 92

8 AMANGANI (IRE) (46) 8 13 (125)

31-5 Gr f No Nay Never (USA) - La Naturel (IRE) (Silver Frost (IRE))

MR PHILLIP ANTONACCI W. M. Lordan

JOSEPH PATRICK O’BRIEN, Ireland

Groom - Adrian Vasile Pop (Breeder - Moni Market Breeders)

Draw 26

TIMEFORM VIEW Showed plenty of promise in 2 starts as a juvenile, building on her promising debut third when landing a 13-runner Punchestown maiden (7f, good). 7 1/2 lengths ﬁfth of 8 to Officer in Listed race (66/1) at the Curragh (1m, good) 46 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Makes handicap debut.

TFRHHIII Official BHA Rating 91

9 NANCY J (IRE) (18) 8 12 (124)

155-055 B f Ten Sovereigns (IRE) - Anne of Kiev (IRE) (Oasis Dream)

MR IMAD ALSAGAR

MRS J. HARRINGTON, Ireland

Groom - Aoife McLoughlin (Breeder - Lynn Lodge Stud)

Shane Foley

Draw 11

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful effort when ﬁfth of 11 in handicap at the Curragh (7f, good) 9 days ago. Stepped up to 9.5f for a valuable event at Gowran next time and wasn’t seen to best effect in ﬁfth (met trouble).

TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 90

The Sandringham Stakes (Handicap) (Class 2) - continued

Form Owner Trainer st lb (lbs)

10 SUPERMODEL (IRE) (19)

15-1 B f Night of Thunder (IRE) - Fine Time (Dansili)

8 12 (124)

D MR SAEED SUHAIL Tom Marquand

WILLIAM HAGGAS, Newmarket

Groom - Svitlana Zinchenko (Breeder - MountArmstrong Stud)

Draw 3

TIMEFORM VIEW Took her career record to 2-3 when comfortably accounting for 5 rivals in 1m Nottingham handicap on reappearance. Raised 7lb for that but there could be plenty more to come for her leading stable.

TFRHHHHI Official BHA Rating 90

11 MISS NIGHTFALL (GB) (27)

32132-2 B f Sands of Mali (FR) - Dusky Maid (IRE) (Dark Angel (IRE))

8 11 (123)

THE COOL SILK PARTNERSHIP Oisin Murphy

JAMES FANSHAWE, Newmarket

Groom - Bradley Guy (Breeder - The Cool Silk Partnership)

Draw 28

TIMEFORM VIEW Made steady progress at 2 and shaped well when 2 1/2 lengths second of 14 to Silver Ghost in 7f Goodwood handicap on reappearance, conceding ﬁrst run to that re-opposing rival having had to switch. 1m should be within range on that evidence and she’s high on the list.

12 NEVER LET GO (GB) (27)

TFRHHHHI Official BHA Rating 89

8 10 (122)

61-323 Ch f No Nay Never (USA) - Tai Hang Dragon (IRE) (Tamayuz)

ROCKCLIFFE STUD Kieran Shoemark

ED WALKER, Upper Lambourn (Breeder - Rockcliffe Stud)

Draw 2

TIMEFORM VIEW AW novice win in December and better form in defeat this year, placing in handicaps over 7f/1m before third in 1 1/4m Haydock Listed race.

TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 88

13 ZGHARTA (IRE) (49)

3-21 B f Ghaiyyath (IRE) - Broadway Duchess (IRE) (New Approach (IRE))

8 10 (122)

MR IMAD ALSAGAR Hollie Doyle

ANDREW BALDING, Kingsclere

Groom - Tyla McFarlane (Breeder - The Broadway Partnership)

Draw 25

TIMEFORM VIEW Ghaiyyath ﬁlly who made it third time lucky in 1 1/4m Newmarket maiden 7 weeks ago. She’s quite a free-going type so the drop back to 1m on handicap debut shouldn’t inconvenience. Open to further progress.

TFRHHHHI Official BHA Rating 88 (+2)

14 TRAD JAZZ (GB) (27)

1-154 Gr f Sea The Moon (GER) - Kirstenbosch (Mount Nelson)

D THE GREDLEY FAMILY

JAMES OWEN, Newmarket

Groom - Sophie Ford (Breeder - Fittocks Stud)

8 9 (121)

Harry Davies

Draw 7

TIMEFORMVIEWSeaTheMoonﬁllywhowonamaiden(1m)andnovice(11f)atKemptononherﬁrst2starts.Bettereffort in 1 1/4m turf Listed races since when 2 1/2 lengths fourth of 9 to Victoria Harbour at Goodwood 4 weeks ago. Drops back in trip for handicap debut.

TFRHHIII Official BHA Rating 87

The Sandringham Stakes (Handicap) (Class 2) - continued

Form Owner

15 OOLONG POOBONG

Trainer st lb (lbs)

(IRE) (20) 8 9 (121)

2102-21 B f Make Believe - Boo Boo Bear (IRE) (Almutawakel)

CLARENDON THOROUGHBRED RACING Connor Beasley

EDWARD BETHELL, Middleham

Groom - Tiegan Alexander (Breeder - Black Crow Syndicate)

Draw 21

TIMEFORM VIEW Has a largely progressive proﬁle, gaining compensation for her near miss on 7f Newcastle reappearance when scoring by 2 lengths from the re-opposing Arabian Leopard over 7f at Haydock (good) 3 weeks ago. A 5lb rise looks fair and she’s likely to stay 1m.

16 SAARISELKA (GB) (33)

312-22 B f Earthlight (IRE) - Nozhar (IRE) (Iffraaj)

MR P. K. SIU

TFRHHHHI Official BHA Rating 87

8 9 (121)

Mickael Barzalona

ED WALKER, Upper Lambourn (Breeder - The Nozhar Partnership)

Draw 8

TIMEFORM VIEW Pretty useful ﬁlly who has been runner-up in fast-ground handicaps at Yarmouth (7f) and Newmarket (1m) this season. Her trainer has tasted success in this before.

TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 87

17 CARTWHEEL (GB) (66)

31-0

Ch f Lightning Spear - Deep Blue Sea (Rip Van Winkle (IRE))

8 9 (121)

QUEST THOROUGHBREDS AND MICHAEL COX Andrew Slattery

DYLAN CUNHA, Newmarket

Groom - Clare Harkness (Breeder - Minster Stud)

Draw 24

TIMEFORM VIEW Winner of a 7f Kempton novice last October. Found the Group 3 Nell Gwyn at Newmarket too much on her Newmarket reappearance and an opening mark in the mid 80s demands plenty of improvement. Should stay 1m.

TFRHHIII Official BHA Rating 87

18 DASH OF AZURE (GB) (36)

222-1 B f Blue Point (IRE) - Miss Dashwood (Dylan Thomas (IRE))

8 8 (120)

TONY BLOOM & IAN MCALEAVY Richard Kingscote

RALPH BECKETT, Kimpton Down

Groom - Lucy Cooper (Breeder - Meon Valley Stud)

Draw 16

TIMEFORM VIEW Ran with promise on all 3 starts last season and comfortably justiﬁed market conﬁdence in 7f Kempton handicap on reappearance 36 days ago. Raised 5lb but there’s almost certainly more to come from this daughter of Blue Point. First attempt at 1m. TFRHHHHH Official BHA Rating 86

19 CAJOLE (GB) (24) 8 7 (119)

412 B or Gr f Dubawi (IRE) - Persuasive (IRE) (Dark Angel (IRE)) D BF CHEVELEY PARK STUD

JOHN & THADY GOSDEN, Newmarket

Groom - Barry Savage (Breeder - Cheveley Park Stud Limited)

Saffie Osborne

Draw 6

TIMEFORM VIEW Built on encouraging Newbury debut when taking 7-runner maiden at Newcastle (1m) in May. Improved again when length second of 13 to a promising stablemate at Wolverhampton novice 24 days ago. Likely improver on handicap debut for a yard no stranger to success in this.

TFRHHHHI Official BHA Rating 85

The Sandringham Stakes (Handicap) (Class 2) -

Form Owner Trainer st lb (lbs)

20 SEA POETRY (IRE)

(21) 8 6 (118)

1-22 B f Wootton Bassett - Sea Prose (FR) (Lope de Vega (IRE))

HOT TO TROT RACING 1 Trevor Whelan

OWEN BURROWS, Lambourn

Groom - Selwen Pandu (Breeder - Edward Walsh)

Draw 9

TIMEFORM VIEW Debut winner on heavy ground at Newmarket last autumn. Similar form when runner-up in 7f novices at Kempton (AW) and Chepstow (good to ﬁrm) last month. Steps up to 1m for handicap debut from a mark which demands improvement.

TFRHHIII Official BHA Rating 84

21 PURPLE RAINBOW (GB) (51)

2-14 Ch f Night of Thunder (IRE) - Daphne (Duke of Marmalade (IRE))

8 6 (118)

D HM THE KING & HM THE QUEEN Warren Fentiman (5)

WILLIAM HAGGAS, Newmarket

Groom - Ananias Silveira (Breeder - Queen Elizabeth II)

Draw 14

TIMEFORM VIEW Built on a promising debut second when going one better at Kempton (1m) in January. Progressed again when fourth under a penalty over 1m here (round course) in April. Should have more to offer in handicaps with a good claimer taking 5lb off. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 30/4/2025 it was reported that the horse ran too freely.TFRHHHHI Official BHA Rating 84

22 ANNSAR (GB) (58)

3-11 B f Time Test - Aertex (IRE) (Exceed And Excel (AUS))

8 6 (118)

STUART GOODWIN & CHRISTOPHER VASEY Jack Doughty JACK JONES, Newmarket

Groom - Maisie Micklejohn (Breeder - Mrs Anita Wigan)

Draw 18

TIMEFORM VIEW All 3 starts on AW, winning maiden/novice races over 7f at Lingﬁeld this spring. Needs to prove her effectiveness over 1m and on turf but she’s open for further progress now moving into a handicap.

TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 84

23 BASSADANZA (GB) (13)

116-0 B f Too Darn Hot - Kazziana (Shamardal (USA))

8 6 (118)

SHEIKH HAMDAN BIN MOHAMMED AL MAKTOUM Joe Fanning

CHARLIE JOHNSTON, Middleham

Groom - Georgia Radin (Breeder - Godolphin)

Draw 12

TIMEFORM VIEW Won novices on turf and AW last year but well beaten in 9f Musselburgh handicap on reappearance 13 days ago. Can’t make a case for after that.

TFRHIIII Official BHA Rating 84

24 DANCING TEAPOT (IRE) (18) 8 6 (118)

22-51 B f Camelot - Lady Adelaide (IRE) (Australia) D FISHDANCE LTD

JOSEPH PATRICK O’BRIEN, Ireland

Groom - David Teehan (Breeder - Fishdance)

Chris Hayes

Draw 10

TIMEFORM VIEW Struck at the fourth time of asking in 1m Gowran maiden (good to ﬁrm) 18 days ago. Has ﬁrst-time cheekpieces added to her tongue tie now moving back into a handicap. One of 3 runners for her leading Irish stable.

TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 84

The Sandringham Stakes (Handicap) (Class 2) - continued

Form Owner Trainer st lb (lbs)

25 ALFAREQA (GB) (24)

0-12 Ch f Frankel - Millisle (IRE) (Starspangledbanner (AUS))

8 6 (118)

SHADWELL ESTATE COMPANY LTD David Probert

OWEN BURROWS, Lambourn

Groom - Chloe Garness (Breeder - Stonethorn Stud Farms Ltd)

Draw 27

TIMEFORM VIEW Left December’s AW debut behind when winning 7f Doncaster maiden (good to ﬁrm) in April. Similar form when third under a penalty at Leicester (1m since) and the third gave that form a bit of a boost when winning on Monday. Handicap debut. TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 84

26 RYKA (IRE) (33)

104-1 Ch f Night of Thunder (IRE) - Tulip Fields (Golden Horn)

8 4 (116)

D AKELA THOROUGHBREDS LIMITED Sean Dylan Bowen

DAVID O’MEARA, Upper Helmsley

Groom - Prahald Singh (Breeder - Lynchbages,Camaspark Stud&Summerhill B/S)

Draw 22

TIMEFORM VIEW Failed to build on a good to ﬁrm debut win in 2 subsequent starts on much softer ground at 2 but back on the up returned to a faster surface when edging out Sasarislka in 1m Newmarket handicap on reappearance. More to come from her.

TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 82

27 ARABIAN LEOPARD (GB) (20)

44-3412 B f Ghaiyyath (IRE) - Mur Hiba (IRE) (Helmet (AUS))

8 3 (115)

BF MRS FITRI HAY Silvestre De Sousa

DAVID SIMCOCK, Newmarket

Groom - Sang Singh (Breeder - Essaﬁnaat UK Ltd)

Draw 5

TIMEFORM VIEW Improved to win a 7f Newmarket handicap (good to ﬁrm) last month and backed that up when 2 lengths second of 11 to the re-opposing Oolong Poobong at Haydock (7f again) 3 weeks ago. Respected from an unchanged mark.

TFRHHHHI Official BHA Rating 81

28 EAZY ON THE EYE (GB) (6) 8 2 (114)

011-003 B f Expert Eye - Yaa Mous (Farhh)

MR FREDERICK ELLIS

HEATHER MAIN, Wantage

Groom - Vishwa Singh (Breeder - Ellis Stud Partnership)

Grace McEntee

Draw 15

TIMEFORM VIEW Two AW wins over 8.7f at Wolverhampton last autumn. No impact in 2 AW handicaps this spring but different story switched to turf at Sandown (1m) last week, ﬁnishing third of 8. More will be needed from a little out of the handicap here, though. TFRHHIII Official BHA Rating 77

Result: 1st 2nd 3rd 4th

Distances: 1-2 2-3

Time: Min . Secs.

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 28

Blinkers worn first time by No 1. Tongue Strap worn first time by No 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 24 Hood worn by No 13 Blinkers worn by No 7. Tongue Strap worn by No. 4, 24. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 9.

The Sandringham Stakes (Handicap) (Class 2) -

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: SOPRANO (IRE) 3 9 5 Billy Loughnane 14-1 (George Boughey) 30 ran

Forecast: Correct as of 4.00pm (19.06.25)

15-2 Supermodel (IRE), 8-1 Dash of Azure (GB), 10-1 Sweet Chariot (IRE), 11-1 Betty Clover (GB), Oolong Poobong (IRE), Silver Ghost (IRE), Tabiti (GB), 14-1 Bountiful (GB) Zgharta (IRE), 16-1 Alfareqa (GB), Arabian Leopard (GB), Miss Nightfall (GB), 20-1 Cajole (GB), Ryka (IRE), 22-1 Purple Rainbow (GB), Saariselka (GB), 25-1 Amangani (IRE), Never Let Go (GB), Serving With Style (GB), 28-1 Mojave River (FR), 33-1 Cartwheel (GB), Dancing Teapot (IRE), Sea Poetry (IRE), Trad Jazz (GB), 40-1 Annsar (GB), Nancy J (IRE), 66-1 Bassadanza (GB) 80-1 Eazy On The Eye (GB),

Timeform Summary

DASH OF AZURE didn’t look fully extended when justifying market conﬁdence on her 7f Kempton reappearance and might prove the answer for Ralph Beckett Supermodel has a similarly progressive proﬁle and heads the numerous dangers along with Silver Ghost and Miss Nightfall, who were 1-2 in a valuable 7f handicap at Goodwood last month. Oolong Poobong is also on the shortlist.

1. DASH OF AZURE

2. SUPERMODEL (IRE) 3. SILVER GHOST (IRE)

Singing around the Bandstand

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.

Ascot Racecourse would like to thank The Band of The Household Cavalry who will be playing throughout Royal Ascot 2025 and John Park who will be leading the singing.

Scan for songbook

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

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 King Edward VII Stakes

(Group 2)

One Mile About Four Furlongs (Approx. 2,400 metres), ROUND COURSE (11f abt 211yds)

For Three Year Old Colts And Geldings

(Class 1) Advertised total prize fund £250,000

(FOR CONDITIONS OF THIS RACE SEE PAGE 79)

Stalls - Inside

Owners Prize Money: Winner £111400, Second £45725, Third £22875, Fourth £11425, Fifth £5725, Sixth £2850. (Penalty Value £141775) A SS

Form Owner Trainer st lb (lbs)

1 AMILOC (GB) (27)

11-11 B g Postponed (IRE) - Colima (IRE) (Authorized (IRE))

9 2 (128)

MRS DAVID AYKROYD Rossa Ryan

RALPH BECKETT, Kimpton Down

Groom - Samundra Singh (Breeder - Mr & Mrs David Aykroyd)

Draw 6

TIMEFORM VIEWSonofPostponedremainsunbeatenandhasimprovedwitheachofhisfourruns,easilybaggingCockedHat Stakes at Goodwood (11.2f, good) 27 days ago by 4 lengths from Sir Dinadan. Fancied to take this step up in class in his stride. TFRHHHHH Official BHA Rating 109

2 CONVERGENT (IRE) (44)

9 2 (128)

1-13 B c Fascinating Rock (IRE) - Monty’s Miracle (IRE) (Shamardal (USA))

NEWTOWN ANNER STUD FARM

NON-RUNNER

K. R. BURKE, Leyburn (Breeder - Newtown Anner Stud Farm Ltd)

92 K. ry

Draw 9

TIMEFORM VIEW Son of Fascinating Rock looked a good prospect in going 2-2 in novices at Redcar and he advanced his form when 3 1/2 lengths third of 8 to Lambourn in Chester Vase at Chester (12.3f, good) 44 days ago. That form has been very well advertised since so he can’t be discounted.

3 GALVESTON (GB) (41)

TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 104

9 2 (128)

01-01 B c Frankel - Bizzarria (Lemon Drop Kid (USA))

MRS J MAGNIER/M TABOR/D SMITH/P M BRANT W. M. Lordan

AIDAN O’BRIEN, Ireland

Groom - Wieslaw Kwasnaik (Breeder - Hascombe & Valiant Stud Ltd)

Draw 4

TIMEFORM VIEW Frankel colt was blinkered when resuming winning ways in 7-runner conditions event at Naas (10.4f, good) 41 days ago. In excellent hands but this demands considerably more.

TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 96

4 GREEN STORM (IRE) (13)

9 2 (128) 2122-40 B c Circus Maximus (IRE) - Banimpire (IRE) (Holy Roman Emperor (IRE))

AHMAD AL SHAIKH Billy Loughnane

CHARLIE JOHNSTON, Middleham (Breeder - Banimpire Syndicate)

Draw 10

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful 9f juvenile winner who posted his best effort when 9 1/2 lengths seventh of 18 to Lambourn in Derby at Epsom 13 days ago. Possibilities.

TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 107

The King Edward VII Stakes (Group 2) (Class 1) - continued

Form Owner

5 MINHAD (GB)

(34)

351 B c Universal (IRE) - Aussie View (IRE) (Australia)

Trainer st lb (lbs)

9 2 (128)

D MR ABDULLA AL MANSOORI Tom Marquand

ISMAIL MOHAMMED, Newmarket (Breeder - Rabbah Bloodstock Limited)

Draw 1

TIMEFORM VIEW Progressive son of Universal who got off the mark in 6-runner novice at Newmarket (12f, good to ﬁrm) 34 days ago. This is a very tall order though.

TFRHHIII Official BHA Rating 83

6 NIGHTWALKER (GB)

(13) 9 2 (128)

313-350 Gr c Frankel - Sleep Walk (Oasis Dream)

JUDDMONTE Colin Keane

JOHN & THADY GOSDEN, Newmarket

Groom - Aamir Malik Nazeer (Breeder - Juddmonte Farms Ltd)

Draw 2

TIMEFORM VIEW Frankel colt who looked on the up when an excellent ﬁfth in the Dante at York. Cheekpieces ﬁtted when only twelfth of 18 to Lambourn in Derby at Epsom 13 days ago but he’s worth another chance with blinkers added now.

TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 107

7 OPPORTUNITY

(GB) (27) 9 2 (128)

4-14 B c Frankel - Izzi Top (Pivotal)

D WATHNAN RACING

WILLIAM HAGGAS, Newmarket

Groom - Azarudeen Mohammed Ali (Breeder - Meon Valley Stud)

James Doyle

Draw 5

TIMEFORM VIEW Frankel colt readily landed 11.5f novice at Haydock in April and took his form up a level when fourth of eight to Amiloc in 11f Listed event at Goodwood last month, hampered 2f out. Has more to offer so he’s no forlorn hope.

TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 95

8 PUPPET MASTER (IRE) (41)

214-41 Gr c Camelot - Realtra (IRE) (Dark Angel (IRE))

9 2 (128)

D MR D. SMITH, MRS J. MAGNIER, MR M. TABOR Ryan Moore

AIDAN O’BRIEN, Ireland

Groom - Christopher Geraghty (Breeder - Barronstown Stud)

Draw 7

TIMEFORM VIEW Camelot colt was an excellent fourth in Royal Lodge at Newmarket at 2 and got back to winning ways in Listed Derby Trial at Lingﬁeld (11.6f, good to ﬁrm) 41 days ago. Holds good form claims.

9 REGAL ULIXES (GB) (14)

31-1 Ch c Ulysses (IRE) - Regal Realm (Medicean)

TFRHHHHI Official BHA Rating 105

9 2 (128)

MR GARY GILLIES Oisin Murphy

ANDREW BALDING, Kingsclere

Groom - Nathu Singh (Breeder - Cheveley Park Stud Limited)

Draw 8

TIMEFORM VIEW Improving son of Ulysses who was hooded when impressively making it 2-3 in 6-runner novice at Doncaster (10.2f, good to ﬁrm) 14 days ago. This is a big step up but he shouldn’t be underestimated.

TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 94

The King Edward VII Stakes (Group 2) (Class 1) - continued

Form Owner Trainer st lb (lbs)

10 WIMBLEDON HAWKEYE (GB) (36) 9 2 (128)

213-253 B c Kameko (USA) - Eva Maria (Sea The Stars (IRE))

THE GREDLEY FAMILY Silvestre De Sousa JAMES OWEN, Newmarket

Groom - Joe Akehurst (Breeder - Stetchworth & Middle Park Studs Ltd)

Draw 3

TIMEFORM VIEW Smart colt who took the Royal Lodge at Newmarket last autumn. Has kept very good company this term, coming in a solid 3 lengths third of 11 in Dante Stakes at York (10.2f, good) 36 days ago. Cheekpieces go on for his ﬁrst go over 1m4f. Considered. TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 110

11 ZAHRANN (IRE) (15)

211 B c Night of Thunder (IRE) - Zannda (IRE) (Azamour (IRE))

9 2 (128)

D EXORS OF THE LATE H.H. AGA KHAN Ben Coen J. P. MURTAGH, Ireland

Groom - Valerie Keatley (Breeder - His Highness the Aga Khan’s Studs S.C.)

Draw 11

TIMEFORM VIEW Night of Thunder colt has improved a chunk with each of his three runs, emphatically landing 9-runner Listed race at Leopardstown (12f, good) 15 days ago by 2 1/4 lengths from Arouet. This Irish raider is not without interest. TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 105

Result: 1st 2nd 3rd 4th

Distances: 1-2 2-3

Time: Min . Secs.

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 11

Blinkers worn ﬁrst time by No. 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn ﬁrst time by No. 10.

Hood worn by No. 9. Blinkers worn by No. 3.

Record Time: 2 mins 24.60 secs by Novellist age 4 wt 9-7 good to ﬁrm, 27/07/13

Median Time: 2 mins 35.37 secs

2024: CALANDAGAN (IRE) 3 9 2 Stephane Pasquier 11-2 (Francis-Henri Graffard) 14 ran

Forecast: Correct as of 4.00pm (19.06.25)

7-4 Amiloc (GB), 4-1 Puppet Master (IRE), Zahrann (IRE), 7-1 Wimbledon Hawkeye (GB), 11-1 Nightwalker (GB), 12-1 Opportunity (GB), 20-1 Regal Ulixes (GB), 25-1 Galveston (GB), 28-1 Green Storm (IRE), 80-1 Minhad (GB)

Timeform Summary

A cracking renewal of the Ascot Derby and Ralph Beckett’s unbeaten AMILOC is fancied to retain his unbeaten record and go 5 out of 5 on the back of his striking success in Goodwood’s Cocked Hat Stakes Aidan O’Brien’s Lingﬁeld Derby trial victor Puppet Master has the form to play a big part though, while fellow Irish challenger Zahrann can make his presence felt too. Nightwalker, Wimbledon Hawkeye and Green Storm all need factoring in also. Opportunity completes the shortlist.

1. AMILOC 2. PUPPET MASTER (IRE) 3. ZAHRANN (IRE)

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 Palace Of Holyroodhouse Stakes

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

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

(FOR CONDITIONS OF THIS RACE SEE PAGE 79)

Stalls - Centre

Owners Prize Money: Winner £44693, Second £22352, Third £11176, Fourth £5588, Fifth £2794, Sixth £1397. (Penalty Value £56694) 13 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10. SS

Form Owner

Trainer st lb (lbs)

1 HAMMER THE HAMMER (IRE) (44) 9 9 (135)

42-2111 B c Coulsty (IRE) - Ranallagh Rocket (IRE) (Acclamation)

D MR B. T. MCDONALD

KEVIN RYAN, Hambleton

Groom - Louise Akehurst (Breeder - N. Hartery)

Tom Eaves

Draw 17

TIMEFORM VIEW Progressive sprinter made it a hat-trick when winning in impressive fashion at Chester (6f) 44 days ago, fast away to lead from the widest stall and never looked like stopping. Should prove every bit as effective returned to 5f and may well prove even better than a handicapper in time.

TFRHHHHH Official BHA Rating 100 (-1)

2 MR LIGHTSIDE (IRE) (36)

3400-25 B c Earthlight (IRE) - L’Explora (USA) (War Front (USA))

9 8 (134)

D FOSNIC RACING Kevin Stott

MICHAEL APPLEBY, Oakham

Groom - Johnathon Elmslie (Breeder - Yeomanstown Stud)

Draw 29

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual winner of 5f novices and placed in the Molecomb last season. Better than ever on his return when runner-up in conditions event at Chelmsford City (6f) in April. Too free to make an impact returned to 5f at York last time but represents a shrewd yard and may do better now handicapping.

TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 99

3 JUNGLE DRUMS (IRE) (133)

2101-06 B g Bungle Inthejungle - Ayr Missile (Cadeaux Genereux)

9 8 (134)

D JIM AND CLAIRE LTD AND JON & KAY COLLINS Saffie Osborne

JAMIE OSBORNE, Upper Lambourn

Groom - Oleksiy (Alex) Makhmudov (Breeder - Newlands House Stud & Mrs A.M.Burns)

Draw 20

TIMEFORM VIEW 3-time winner last season, including a 6f Listed success at York on ﬁnal outing for Karl Burke. Gelded prior to stable debut but well held on both starts for current connections in Meydan earlier this year. Has been given a break but he looks to have plenty to ﬁnd on his return.

TFRHHIII Official BHA Rating 99

4 CANDY (GB) (27) 9 7 (133)

2111-60 B c Ardad (IRE) - Danzena (Denounce)

PHIL CUNNINGHAM George Wood

RICHARD SPENCER, Newmarket

Groom - Saleem Ahmed (Breeder - Exors of the Late Mr W C Wragg)

Draw 15

TIMEFORM VIEW Improved well last autumn, landing hat-trick over 6f with a win in valuable 2-y-o Trophy at Redcar. Wasn’t disgraced in a Group 3 at Ascot on reappearance but well beaten in the Group 2 Sandy Lane at Haydock last month. Yet to win over 5f and others look more progressive now.

TFRHHIII Official BHA Rating 98

The Palace Of Holyroodhouse Stakes (Class 2) - continued

Form Owner Trainer st lb (lbs)

5 MISS LAMAI

(IRE) (36) 9 6 (132)

4165-53 B f Mehmas (IRE) - Tough Spirit (IRE) (Iffraaj)

D MR C. R. HIRST Clifford Lee

K. R. BURKE, Leyburn

Groom - Ajit Singh (Breeder - Denis McDonnell)

Draw 26

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful ﬁlly was a 5f Listed winner as a juvenile and has proved an even better 3-y-o, taking a step forward when beaten a neck third in 5f Listed race at York last month. Remains to be seen if she can back that up on handicap debut.

TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 97 (-1)

6 MAW LAM (IRE) (28)

302-560 B f Acclamation - Bobbi Grace (IRE) (Big Bad Bob (IRE))

9 5 (131)

D MR C. R. HIRST Jack Nicholls (7)

ADRIAN NICHOLLS, Sessay

Groom - Mia Nicholls (Breeder - Brickﬁeld Stud Ltd)

Draw 3

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful form as a juvenile but yet to hit those heights as a 3-y-o, faring no better when well held in a 6f Listed race at Haydock 26 days ago. Looks up against it back at 5f for handicap debut.

TFRHHIII Official BHA Rating 96

7 ZAYER (IRE) (20)

2156-40 B c Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Looks A Million (Kyllachy)

9 5 (131)

D MR E. A. AL AFOO Hollie Doyle

ARCHIE WATSON, Upper Lambourn

Groom - Feri Szabo (Breeder - Looks A Million Partnership)

Draw 18

TIMEFORM VIEW Showed plenty of speed when opening his account in a Ripon maiden (5f) in August but finished mid-field in pair of Group contests thereafter. Well backed when creditable fourth on reappearance/handicap debut and best forgiven latest run at York. Could have more to offer in first-time cheekpieces.

TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 96

8 STORMY IMPACT (GB) (13)

2251-61 B f Study of Man (IRE) - Colorada (Lope de Vega (IRE))

9 4 (130)

D MR STEVE BRADLEY Warren Fentiman (5)

RICHARD FAHEY, Malton

Groom - Ciaran Kelly (Breeder - Smarden Thoroughbreds)

Draw 6

TIMEFORM VIEW 5f winner on ﬁnal 2-y-o outing and took a signiﬁcant step forward on second start in handicap company when coming from off the pace to land the Epsom 3-Y-O Dash under this rider, having been taking off her feet early in a strongly-run race. More on her plate from 5lb higher but will get similar set-up.

TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 95

9 REDORANGE (GB) (44) 9 4 (130)

5321-31 B g Mehmas (IRE) - Ring For Baileys (Kyllachy) D ALMOHAMEDIYA RACING Rossa Ryan

CLIVE COX, Hungerford

Groom - Amy Dickens (Breeder - Petches Farm Ltd)

Draw 4

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful sort has carried on progression into his 3-y-o season, making it 2 wins from last 3 starts, well backed to land a straightforward success when beating Ruby’s Proﬁt at Chester (5.1f) last month, having been well drawn. Going the right way and should remain competitive up in class.

TFRHHHHI Official BHA Rating 95

The Palace Of Holyroodhouse Stakes (Class 2) - continued

Form Owner Trainer st lb (lbs)

10 BODHI BEAR (IRE) (33)

321-14 B c Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Wild Child (IRE) (Galileo (IRE))

9 3 (129)

D MRS J. BARRETT Seamie Heffernan

J. A. STACK, Ireland

Groom - Dan Jones (Breeder - Mrs S. Rowley-Williams)

Draw 11

TIMEFORM VIEW Landed a Navan maiden on ﬁnal start of last season and improved to show useful form when winning 7-runner conditions race at Cork (5f) on seasonal reappearance. Well held but not disgraced in a strong Group 3 over 6f last month and may well resume progress now handicapping.

11 KING’S CALL (IRE) (6)

TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 94

9 3 (129)

26-4000 B g Dandy Man (IRE) - Play Mate (Showcasing)

MR MICHAEL MARSH Dale Swift

SEB SPENCER, Malton (Breeder - Ballyhane)

Draw 25

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful performer for Kevin Ryan and made promising start on stable debut for Dylan Cunha but regressed on subsequent starts in Dubai. Subsequently sold for 38,000 guineas and was again below form (following 4 months off) on ﬁrst start for current connections at York 6 days ago. Bit to prove now.

12 REALIGN (FR) (27)

TFRHHIII Official BHA Rating 94 (-3)

9 2 (128)

23-1 B c Blue Point (IRE) - Maggies Angel (IRE) (Dark Angel (IRE))

WATHNAN RACING

WILLIAM HAGGAS, Newmarket

Groom - Chaudhary Noraiz Khan (Breeder - Sas Mata Horse)

James Doyle

Draw 9

TIMEFORM VIEW €550,000 breeze-up purchase has improved with each start and got off the mark with ease following 9monthsoffwhenmakingallforaneasyvictoryatSalisbury(6f)lastmonth,lookingdestinedforbiggerthings.Hasthespeed to cope with 5f and open to further improvement on handicap debut.

TFRHHHHI Official BHA Rating 93

13 RUBY’S PROFIT (IRE) (13)

43-1213 B f Proﬁtable (IRE) - Breedj (IRE) (Acclamation)

9 2 (128)

D BF SAS LOGISTICS CONTRACTS LTD Kieran Shoemark

DR RICHARD NEWLAND & JAMIE INSOLE, Droitwich (Breeder - Mylestown Farms Ltd)

Draw 21

TIMEFORM VIEW Routed her rivals from the front on reappearance at Wolverhampton and conﬁrmed herself a sprinter on the up when doing the same thing at Goodwood last month. Lost little in defeat in third in the Epsom 3-Y-O Dash (did best of those who raced close to strong pace) and she could still be well handicapped.

14

TFRHHHHI Official BHA Rating 93

ENOLA HOLMES (IRE) (50) 9 2 (128)

5-12460 B f Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Jane Marple (Nathaniel (IRE))

STONELEIGH RACING & PARTNERS

JACK JONES, Newmarket

Groom - Molly Peters (Breeder - Norelands Bloodstock & Lofts Hall Stud)

David Probert

Draw 7

TIMEFORM VIEW Winner of maiden at Wolverhampton in February and while not disgraced in the Fred Darling in April, she was a long way below that form when well held in a Listed race at Chelmsford (6f) 50 days ago. Looks up against it on handicap debut.

TFRHHIII Official BHA Rating 93

The Palace Of Holyroodhouse Stakes (Class 2) - continued

Form Owner Trainer st lb (lbs)

15 ARCTIC VOYAGE (GB) (237)

310- Gr c Kingman - Maglietta Fina (IRE) (Verglas (IRE))

9 1 (127)

CLIPPER Richard Kingscote

RALPH BECKETT, Kimpton Down

Groom - Vinod Singh (Breeder - Scuderia Archi Romani)

Draw 19

TIMEFORMVIEWBredtobeusefulandlookedwellonhiswaytothatlevelwhenwinninga6fmaidenatNottingham(heavy)inimpressivefashionprior to trailing the ﬁeld on ﬁnal juvenile start when amiss (had been easy to back). In good hands but needs to bounce back on reappearance/handicap debut. STEWARDSNOTE:Followingitsrunon26/10/2024itwasreportedthatthehorsestoppedquickly. TFRHHHII OfficialBHARating92

16 VINGEGAARD (IRE) (270)

520045- B g Mehmas (IRE) - Chevanah (IRE) (Chevalier (IRE))

D MR N. O’KEEFFE

JULIE CAMACHO, Malton

Groom - Nicola Scatcherd (Breeder - Highfort Stud & D. Mcabhaird)

9 1 (127)

Ryan Sexton

Draw 30

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful for Archie Watson last season, hitting the frame in a Group 3 over 6f on penultimate start for the yard. Has been gelded prior to debut for current connections but will need to improve if he’s to make an impact on handicap debut.

17 ENGLEMERE (IRE) (50)

TFRHHIII Official BHA Rating 92

4404-06 B f Goken (FR) - Ascot Family (IRE) (Desert Style (IRE))

8 13 (125)

D MR GEORGE WAUD Billy Loughnane

GEORGE BOUGHEY, Newmarket

Groom - Emma Greening (Breeder - Kildaragh Stud)

Draw 8

TIMEFORM VIEW Three wins as a juvenile including a Newbury Listed success but hasn’t ﬁred in two starts in Listed company this season, having been slowly away both occasions. Fitted with blinkers for return to a handicap but improvement needed. TFRHHIII Official BHA Rating 90

18 RED SAND (IRE) (37)

(37)

21-10 B c Too Darn Hot - Red Dune (IRE) (Red Ransom (USA))

SHEIKH AHMED AL MAKTOUM

NON-RUNNER

ED WALKER, Upper Lambourn (Breeder - Godolphin)

813

8 13 (125)

Draw 28

TIMEFORMVIEWConﬁrmeddebutpromisewhenscoringwithplentytospareatGoodwood(6f)onﬁnal2-y-ostartandimprovedagainwhendefyingapenalty at Wolverhampton (7f) on reappearance. Not seen to best effect on handicap debut last month and could still be open to progress if coping with this sharper test.

TIMEFORMVIEWConﬁrmeddebutpromisewhenscoringwithplentytospareatGoodwood(6f)onﬁnal2-y-o artandimprovedagainwhendefyingapenalty reappear t en if

STEWARDSNOTE:Followingitsrunon14/5/2025itwasreportedthatthehorsewasdeniedaclearrun.

TFRHHHHI OfficialBHARating90

19 DARK CLOUD RISING (GB) (33)

130-143 B g Dark Angel (IRE) - Aristocratic (Exceed And Excel (AUS))

JINKY FARMS

DAVID O’MEARA, Upper Helmsley

Groom - Dilip Singh (Breeder - Cheveley Park Stud Limited)

8 13

(125)

Daniel Tudhope

Draw 27

TIMEFORM VIEW Justiﬁed support when comfortably taking 9-runner handicap at Pontefract (6f) on handicap debut/reappearance in April. Upped in grade and two creditable efforts at Newmarket since but may need to ﬁnd further improvement in an ultra-competitive handicap.

TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 90

The Palace Of Holyroodhouse Stakes (Class 2) - continued

Form Owner

20 SUHAIL STAR (IRE) (22)

Trainer st lb (lbs)

8 13 (125)

515120 B c Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Vrai (IRE) (Dark Angel (IRE))

AL JERYAN STUD Ashley Lewis (7)

MOHAMMED BIN HAMAD KHALIFA AL ATTIYAH, Qatar

Groom - Wasi Anwer (Breeder - Swordlestown Little & Kristin Klaey)

Draw 1

TIMEFORM VIEW Only fairly useful form in Qatar (both wins around 7f) and was out of his depth on UK debut when last in the Heron Stakes at Sandown over 1m. Now reverts to sprinting and has plenty to ﬁnd. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 29/5/2025 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe.

TFRHHIII Official BHA Rating 90

21 KING OF LIGHT (GB) (35)

0410-00 Ch g Mehmas (IRE) - On The Stage (Swiss Spirit)

8 13 (125)

D MR ZHANG YUESHENG Shane Foley

K. R. BURKE, Leyburn

Groom - Asu Singh (Breeder - Plantation Stud)

Draw 13

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful dual 5f scorer at 2 yrs but struggled on reappearance in a French Group 3. Stepped forward in ﬁrst-time cheekpieces (removed) to ﬁnish eighth in a 22-runner handicap at York, shaping as though ready for a step up to 6f. Will need to improve again but could be staying on at the death.

22

TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 90

KING OF BEARS (IRE) (18)

106-003 B g Kodi Bear (IRE) - Thaleia (IRE) (Tagula (IRE))

8 12 (124)

H REDKNAPP & VALMONT Callum Shepherd

GEORGE SCOTT, Newmarket

Groom - Mudassir Razzaq (Breeder - Ms Agathe Lebailly)

Draw 5

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful juvenile for Paul & Oliver Cole and has proved better than ever in two starts for George Scott, running well in a competitive 5f York handicap on stable debut and backing that up when third over 6f at Windsor earlier this month. More on his plate up in grade.

23 ADRESTIA (GB) (11)

TFRHHIII Official BHA Rating 89

8 12

(124)

01105-3 B f Havana Grey - In Trutina (Firebreak) D KHK RACING Oisin Murphy

SIMON & ED CRISFORD, Newmarket (Breeder - The In Trutina Partnership)

Draw 24

TIMEFORM VIEW Cost £420,000 and looked useful when showing a change of gear to make a winning nursery debut at Sandown (5f) last season. Bounced back to form when a close third in a Windsor handicap on reappearance. Likely to track the pace under Oisin Murphy and could be competitive.

TFRHHHHI Official BHA Rating 89

24 JORGE ALVARES (IRE) (16)

8 12

(124)

6-31223 B g Cotai Glory - Soul of Calypso (Sepoy (AUS)) BF GAELIC THOROUGHBREDS Colin Keane

G. M. LYONS, Ireland

Groom - Ella Morris (Breeder - Tally-Ho Stud)

Draw 16

TIMEFORM VIEW In excellent heart since joining Ger Lyons, coping with a rise in grade when a creditable third of 14 in a handicap at the Curragh (5f, good) 16 days ago. That looks solid form and he may well progress again.

TFRHHHHI Official BHA Rating 89

The Palace Of Holyroodhouse Stakes (Class 2) -

Form Owner

25 BROSAY (GB) (56)

01-2622 B g Tasleet - Hattytown (Ivawood (IRE))

Trainer st lb (lbs)

8 11 (123)

D RC VIP SYNDICATE VIII Edward Greatrex PAUL ATTWATER, Upper Lambourn

Groom - Martin Kassak (Breeder - Redgate Bloodstock)

Draw 22

TIMEFORMVIEWImprovedmodelonAWforthisyardandprovedeverybitaseffectivebackonturfover5fwhenrunner-up at Sandown inApril,forallit took him a while to warm to thetaskhaving been slowlyaway. That’susually a good race (thirdand fourth also re-oppose here) and he should remain competitive.

TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 88

26 BRIGHTON BOY (IRE) (27)

8 11 (123)

21012-0 Gr g Gregorian (IRE) - Natural Instinct (IRE) (Dandy Man (IRE))

MR MICHAEL BLENCOWE William Buick ANDREW BALDING, Kingsclere

Groom - Rhys Fox (Breeder - Mount Coote Estates)

Draw 31

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful form at 2, ended campaign with a solid second in a valuable sales race at Newmarket (6f). Subsequently gelded and shaped as though retaining all of his ability at Goodwood on reappearance last month. Often travels strongly but it remains to be seen how he copes with the drop to 5f.

TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 88

27 LEXINGTON BLITZ (IRE) (13) 8 11 (123)

4110-02 B c Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Broken Time (IRE) (Iffraaj)

MIDDLEHAM PARK RACING LIV Sean Levey

ROBERT COWELL, Newmarket

Groom - Tegan Kerr (Breeder - Troy & Joey Cullen & Irish National Stud)

Draw 2

TIMEFORM VIEWDualwinnerover5ffromthefrontlastsummerandprovedbetterthaneveronsecondstartthistermwhenﬁnishingrunner-upin the Epsom 3-Y-O Dash 13 days ago, only headed in the ﬁnal 50 yards by Stormy Impact. Lightly-raced for a sprinter and remains open to improvement. STEWARDSNOTE: Following itsrun on7/6/2025 it wasreported that thehorsehung left-handed. TFRHHHHI Official BHARating 88

28 MEARALL (IRE) (35) 8 10 (122)

130-0 B g Cotai Glory - Lahabah (IRE) (Invincible Spirit (IRE))

ALMOHAMEDIYA RACING

RICHARD FAHEY, Malton

Groom - Callum Davies (Breeder - Thomas Hassett)

Shane Gray

Draw 12

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful as a juvenile but looked on a stiff mark for handicap debut, despite needing the run after 8 months off, when finishing midfield in a 22-runner handicap at York last month. Lightly-raced but will need to improve in a first-time hood.

TFRHHIII Official BHA Rating 87

Result: 1st 2nd 3rd 4th

Distances: 1-2 2-3

Time: Min . Secs.

The Palace Of Holyroodhouse Stakes (Class 2) -

Form Owner

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 28

Hood worn ﬁrst time by No. 28. Blinkers worn ﬁrst time by No. 17.

Trainer st lb (lbs)

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn ﬁrst time by No 7. Blinkers worn by No 24

Tongue Strap worn by No 9, 13 Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 25, 29

Running for the ﬁrst time since Gelding No. 16.

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: PILGRIM 3 9 1 Joe Fanning 18-1 (David & Nicola Barron) 28 ran

Forecast: Correct as of 4.00pm (19.06.25)

4-1 Realign (FR), 8-1 Redorange (GB), 9-1 Hammer The Hammer (IRE), 10-1 Stormy Impact (GB), 12-1 Adrestia (GB), Ruby’s Proﬁt (IRE), 14-1 Bodhi Bear (IRE), Miss Lamai (IRE), 14-1 Mr Lightside (IRE), Zayer (IRE), 16-1 Jorge Alvares (IRE), Lexington Blitz (IRE), 18-1 Brosay (GB), 25-1 Arctic Voyage (GB), 28-1 Brighton Boy (IRE), Candy (GB), King of Light (GB), 33-1 Dark Cloud Rising (GB), Englemere (IRE), King of Bears (IRE), Maw Lam (IRE), Mearall (IRE), 40-1 Vingegaard (IRE), 50-1 Enola Holmes (IRE), 50-1 Jungle Drums (IRE), 66-1 King’s Call (IRE), Suhail Star (IRE)

Timeform Summary

A typically highly competitive renewal and a 4-timer could be beckoning for the fast-improving HAMMER THE HAMMER who looked a sprinter to follow when dominating from the front at Chester last month. Ruby’s Proﬁt did best of those who raced close to the strong pace in the Epsom Dash and could still be underestimated by her mark. She’s feared most ahead of handicap debutant Realign who looked destined for better things when routing the opposition in a Salisbury novice last month.

1. HAMMER THE HAMMER (IRE) 2. RUBY’S PROFIT (IRE) 3. REALIGN (FR)

Breeders’ Cup Challenge Races at Royal Ascot

Winners of the following races will earn automatic berths, travel and paid entry fees into the equivalent races at the 2025 Breeders’ Cup World Championships at Del Mar:

• The Queen Anne Stakes

• The King Charles III Stakes

• The Prince of Wales’s Stakes

• The Norfolk Stakes

All four races will be televised live and streamed in the U.S. as part of NBC Sports Group’s live coverage of Royal Ascot.

The Breeders’ Cup Challenge Series presented by America’s Best Racing consists of the best races from around the world and awards each winner an automatic and free entry into the Breeders’ Cup World Championships.

It’s simple, they win and they’re in.

In recent history, Queen Anne Stakes winners Barathea and Goldikova have gone on to win the Breeders’ Cup Mile while Prince of Wales’s Stakes winners Fantastic Light and Highland Reel went on to be successful in the Breeders’ Cup Turf.

The winner of the Group 2 Norfolk Stakes, for two-year-olds over ﬁve furlongs, will receive a free berth into the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint while the King Charles III Stakes victor gains an automatic berth into the Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint, which will be run at 5 1/2 furlongs.

Last year Shareholder won the Norfolk Stakes on his second start but was unable to follow up that success in Del Mar – in fact, the horse that ﬁnished third in the Norfolk Stakes, Arizona Blaze, was second behind Magnum Force in the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint, with Whistlejacket and Aesterius also running well in both races.

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Position of Stalls

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Racing Notices

Racecard, Form Guide and Rating

The racecard is designed and compiled by Weatherbys Under each horse, the form is given followed by its official BHA Rating. The form guide is compiled by Timeform.

Race Information

The information provided about the runners, riders and races has been added for the convenience of the public but are subject to change. The betting forecast is compiled the day before racing and as such may be different to prices you see on the day.

Safety Close to Horses

Please note that for your safety, access to the Pre-Parade Ring, Parade Ring and Winners’ Enclosure is limited to the holders of Parade Ring passes

Photography

Racegoers are welcome to take photographs for personal use but photography for publication or commercial purposes is only permitted by Ascot accredited photographers Please, no ﬂash photography near the horses, especially around the Pre-Parade Ring, Parade Ring and Winners’ Enclosure.

By purchase of a badge/ticket or by entering the racecourse racegoers consent to: Be filmed, photographed and otherwise recorded by Ascot Racecourse Limited (ARL) or any third party authorised by ARL. Any broadcast, publish, licence and use of any photographs, film, recordings or images of them without payment of compensation.

Official Photographers

Getty Images - gettyimages.co.uk

Megan Ridgewellmeganrosephotography.photoshelter.com

Nicole Hains - nicole@nicolehains.com

Abandonment Policy

In the event of racing being abandoned, refunds on entrance money and car parks will only be made in the following circumstances:

a) Abandonment before the running of the ﬁrst race – full refund.

b) Abandonment before the third or feature race, whichever is later – 50% refund. For the policy on hospitality bookings please visit ascot.com

In the event of an abandonment please do not contact the racecourse, we will be in touch with next steps and any actions required.

Note

Although every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of all information in our racecards, neither the racecourse nor its publishers, Weatherbys, can be held responsible for any errors which may occur.

We are delighted to welcome the Beaverbrook Balloons to Royal Ascot 2025.

Race Conditions

First Race 2.30 - THE ALBANY STAKES (CLASS 1) (Group 3) (see page 32)

Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code; £70887 to the winning horse, the second to receive £26875, the third £13450, the fourth £6700, the ﬁfth £3362 and the sixth £1687 For two-year-old ﬁllies only. SIX FURLONGS (6f ) (1,200 metres). Enter by noon, June 14th and pay £1250 stake, declare by 10.00 a.m. June 18th. Weights: 9st 2lb each. 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 BEYOND. 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. 26 entries at £1250. Closed June 14th, 2025

Second Race 3.05 - THE COMMONWEALTH CUP (CLASS 1) (Group 1) (see page 38)

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-old colts and fillies only. SIX FURLONGS (6f ) (1,200 metres); Enter by noon, April 29th and pay £2845 stake; scratch by noon, May 27th or pay £3250; confirm by noon, June 14th and pay £2030, Supplementary Entry by noon, June 14th and pay £46000 stake, declare by 10.00 a.m. June 18th. Weights: Colts 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 10lb 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 BEYOND 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. (No confirmation of entry is required for Supplementary entries). The winning horse in the 2025 Pavilion Stakes (Class 1) (Listed Race) will receive an automatic entry at the initial entry stage to the Commonwealth Cup (Class 1) (Group 1) on 20 June, 2025. This is on the proviso that, should the horse remain in and be eligible for the Commonwealth Cup (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 Commonwealth Cup (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 Commonwealth Cup (Class 1) (Group 1). 59 entries, 28 at £2845, 8 at £6095, 21 at £8125, 2 at £46000. Closed April 29th, 2025 Third Race 3.40 - THE DUKE OF EDINBURGH STAKES (CLASS 2) (Handicap) (GBBPlus Race) (see page 44) 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 three-year-olds and upwards, rated 0-105 (also open to such horses rated 106 and 107 - see Standard Conditions). ONE MILE about FOUR FURLONGS (2,300 metres) Swinley (Round Course) (11f abt 211yds). Enter by noon, June 14th and pay £550 stake, declare by 10.00 a.m.

June 18th. Lowest weight 8st 2lb; Highest weight not less than 9st 12lb Penalties, after June 7th, 2025, for each race won 3yo 6lb, 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 BEYOND 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 will amend paragraphs 28 to 32 of the Weights and Handicapping Code and the Declaration of Jockey section of the Race Entries Code in the event that raising of the weights at the 24-hour stage proves necessary This race will be restricted to 19 runners plus three reserves The three reserves will be nominated as R20, R21 and R22. The procedure for the allocation and operation of the reserves protocol will be as detailed in the notice headed ‘Reserves’ which appears in the important notices following the Standard Conditions on the Racing Bulletin area of the BHA Racing Administration Internet site www2.racingadmin.co.uk. 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. This will maximise the list of runners 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. The British Horseracing Authority has authorised that the maximum number of runners in this race shall be determined by the normal Safety Factor applicable for the race and that a reduced Field Size Limit shall not apply. 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. 35 entries at £550 Closed June 14th, 2025 Fourth Race 4.20 - THE CORONATION STAKES (CLASS 1) (Group 1) (see page 50) 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-old fillies 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 14th and pay £2030, Supplementary Entry by noon, June 14th and pay £46000 stake, declare by 10.00 a.m. June 18th. 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 BEYOND 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 1,000 Guineas (Group 2) at Dusseldorf on 25 May, 2025, will receive an automatic entry at the initial entry stage to the Coronation Stakes (Class 1) (Group 1) on 20 June, 2025 This is on the proviso that, should the horse remain in and be eligible for the 2025 Coronation 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 Coronation 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 Coronation Stakes. 42 entries, 20 at £2845, 7 at £6095, 13 at £8125, 2 at £46000 Closed April 29th, 2025 Fifth Race 5.00 - THE SANDRINGHAM STAKES (CLASS 2) (Handicap) (see page 54)

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 three-year-old fillies only, rated 0-105 (also open to such horses rated 106 and 107 - see Standard Conditions). ONE MILE (1,600 metres) Royal Hunt Cup (Straight) Course (8f ). Enter by noon, June 14th and pay £550 stake, declare by 10.00 a.m. June 18th. Lowest weight 8st 2lb; Highest weight not less than 9st 9lb Penalties, after June 7th, 2025, for each race won 6lb 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 BEYOND 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 Ascot Racecourse Executive reserves the right to transfer this race to the Old Mile Course. The British Horseracing Authority will amend paragraphs 28 to 32 of the Weights and Handicapping Code and the Declaration of Jockey section of the Race Entries Code in the event that raising of the weights at the 24-hour stage proves necessary This race will be restricted to 30 runners plus three reserves The three reserves will be nominated as R31, R32 and R33 The procedure for the allocation and operation of the reserves protocol will be as detailed in the notice headed ‘Reserves’ which appears in the important notices following the Standard Conditions on the Racing Bulletin area of the BHA Racing Administration Internet site www2.racingadmin.co.uk. 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. This will maximise the list of runners 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. 32 entries at £550 Closed June 14th, 2025 Sixth Race 5.35 - THE KING EDWARD VII STAKES (CLASS 1) (Group 2) (see page 62) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code; £141775 to the winning horse, the second to receive £53750, the third £26900, the fourth £13400, the fifth £6725 and the sixth £3375. For three-year-old colts and geldings only. ONE MILE about FOUR FURLONGS (2,300 metres) Swinley (Round Course) (11f abt 211yds); Enter by noon, June 14th and pay £2500 stake, declare by 10.00 a.m. June 18th. Weights: 9st 2lb each. Penalties, after August 31st, 2024, a winner of a Group 1 race 3lb 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 BEYOND 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. (No confirmation of entry is required for Supplementary entries). 18 entries at £2500 Closed June 14th, 2025 Seventh Race 6.10 - THE PALACE OF HOLYROODHOUSE STAKES (CLASS 2) (see page 66)

Royal Ascot Fourth Day

Friday

Ascot Board of Directors

20th 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 Allan Hepworth

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

Paul Champion & David Hicks

Veterinary Officers

Amy Hawthorn, Howard Newitt, Mark Tabachnik, Sally Taylor

Clerks of the Scales

Robert Cuthbert & Graham Ford

Equine Welfare and Integrity Officers

Darren Stone, Steve Fox, Christine Hannaford, Andrea Kelly, Carol Leggett, Christopher Maiden, Vince McKevitt, Will Seely, Stuart Shilston,

Ian McGregor CVO o*†

Nick Smith LVO o*†

Jonathan Parker o*

Jonathan Gregory *

Sam Thompson*

Christopher Collard †

Assistant Steward Gwen Thomas

Raceday Assistants Ben Ford, Kate Smith

Handicapper

James Norris

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

Alan Howes & Stewart Machin

Betting Ring Managers

Andrew Boardley, Andy Collins, 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