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 record prize money of £10.65m on offer, Royal Ascot stages seven top-class Flat races each day contested by the world’s finest racehorses. Today’s opener is the Group 2 Norfolk Stakes, a five-furlong race for two-year-olds over the minimum distance.
3.40pm – Feature Race
A parade of runners will take place before the Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes in front of the Grandstand. This top-level sprint over six furlongs features some of the fastest horses in the world and is worth £1 million in prize money.
6.10pm – Last Race
The final race today is Britain’s longest Flat race. The Queen Alexandra Stakes is run over a testing two miles, five furlongs and 143 yards and, as is tradition, brings the curtain down on the Royal Meeting.
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
Village Enclosure – Loren Bar
Windsor Enclosure – Danedream Bar
*Scan for Map
WINDSOR ENCLOSURE
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 Handbook 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.
2023 saw King Charles III and Queen Camilla attend their first Royal Ascot as King and Queen, 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
In 2025, the 200th anniversary of the Royal Procession was celebrated while in 2026 prize money has been raised to record levels with £10.65 million available across the 35-race programme, ensuring that Royal Ascot continues to deliver quality fields and world-class contenders from all over the globe.
Trophy Presenters
We are delighted to welcome the following here today
The Norfolk Stakes
Presentation by Ms Nadiya Bychkova
Nadiya Bychkova is a five-time World Champion in Ballroom and Latin ‘10’ Dance, as well as a presenter, choreographer and performer. Best known for her time as a professional dancer on BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing, she has partnered with a range of high-profile celebrities and created numerous memorable routines. Alongside her work on screen, Nadiya continues to develop her own creative projects, combining dance, performance, and fashion, and remains a prominent figure in the UK entertainment industry.
The Hardwicke Stakes
Presentation by Mr Brough Scott MBE
Brough Scott is a renowned British horse racing journalist, broadcaster and former jockey. Born in 1942, he rode over 100 winners as an amateur and professional jockey before transitioning to a career in media. Scott became one of the leading voices covering racing for ITV, Channel 4 and The Sunday Times, earning a reputation for insightful and articulate commentary. He has written several acclaimed books, including a biography of his grandfather, the legendary trainer Sir John Scott. In 2009 he was awarded an MBE in recognition of his services to journalism and horse racing.
The Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes
Presentation by Her Majesty The Queen
The Jersey Stakes
His Excellency Sir Rodney Williams GCMG KGN KStJ, Governor-General of Antigua and Barbuda
Sir Rodney is an Antiguan politician who is the fourth and current governor-general of Antigua and Barbuda, having previously served as Minister for Education, Culture and Technology and as a Member of Parliament until 2004.
The Wokingham Stakes
Presentation by Mr Johnny Ball
Johnny is an English television personality and writer who has spent more than 50 years making maths and science accessible to audiences of all ages. Following 17 years as a successful comedian, he became a familiar face on British television through programmes such as Play School and wrote and presented Think of a Number and Think Again. A former President of the National Association for Gifted Children, Ambassador for British Engineering and Rector of Glasgow University, he also holds seven honorary doctorates. Johnny has written and staged five educational musicals and continues to speak on maths, science and comedy.
The Golden Gates Stakes
Presentation by Ms Narges Rashidi
Narges Rashidi is a BAFTA-winning actress known for her powerful screen performances. In 2025, she portrayed Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe in the BBC drama Prisoner 951, earning both the BAFTA Award for Leading Actress and the RTS Award for Leading Actor. She is also widely recognised for playing Lale in Gangs of London. Her other credits include the Netflix film Havoc and the acclaimed independent feature Last Swim. Rashidi first gained international attention with Under The Shadow, a celebrated UK-Iranian thriller, which brought her nominations for Best Actress at the BIFAs and Breakthrough Actress at the New York International Film Festival.
The Queen Alexandra Stakes
Presentation by Mr Rory Best OBE
Rory Best is a former Ulster and Ireland rugby captain. He won 124 caps for Ireland, became the country’s most capped forward, and made more than 200 appearances for Ulster. Under his captaincy, Ireland secured famous victories over New Zealand, won the 2018 Grand Slam and recorded a run of 12 successive Test victories. Best also helped Ireland claim three Six Nations titles and was part of the 2009 Grand Slam-winning side. He was awarded an OBE in 2017 for services to rugby and since his retirement in 2019 has worked in leadership consultancy, media, and motivational speaking.
2.30pm
Race Histories
The Norfolk Stakes (Group 2)
First run in 1843, this race was originally known as the New Stakes contested over just under four furlongs. It was renamed in 1973 in honour the Duke of Norfolk who served as Queen Elizabeth II’s Representative at Ascot between 1945 and 1972. Open to two-year-olds, it was elevated to Group 2 status in 2006. In 2023, the race was won by 150-1 outsider Valiant Force. From 2026, the race moved from its Thursday slot to Saturday.
3.05pm The Hardwicke Stakes (Group 2)
Named after the fifth Earl of Hardwicke, Master of the Buckhounds between 1874 and 1879, the race was first run in 1879. The Group 2 contest continues to attract the best older middle-distance horses and is often an informative guide to the King George VI & Queen Elizabeth Stakes in July. It is run with no Group 1 or 2 winners’ penalties as a quasi-Group 1 race with top level horses regularly competing.
3.40pm
The Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes (Group 1)
First run in 1868, this six-furlong contest was originally named the Cork and Orrery Stakes after Lord Cork, another Master of the Buckhounds. In 2002 Royal Ascot’s most prestigious sprint was renamed and elevated to Group 1 status to celebrate The Queen’s Golden Jubilee. In 2023 it was permanently renamed in memory of Queen Elizabeth II, as the Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes. Now worth £1 million in prize money, it is routinely won by some of the best sprinters in the world, including Black Caviar, Undrafted, Blue Point and Lazzat.
4.20pm The Jersey Stakes (Group 3)
The Jersey Stakes replaced the second leg of the Triennial Stakes in 1919. Named after the fourth Earl of Jersey, who was the Master of the Buckhounds between 1782 and 1783. This specialist seven-furlong contest is framed for three-year-olds who have often competed at the top level, including in the Guineas. The likes of Ribchester, Expert Eye and Creative Force all won the race before going on to Group 1 glory elsewhere.
5.00pm The Wokingham Stakes (Heritage Handicap)
The inaugural running of the Wokingham Stakes took place in 1813, making this race the oldest handicap at Royal Ascot. This famous sprint is named after the market town seven miles from Ascot Racecourse, and the first dual winner was appropriately also named Wokingham (1881 and 1882). Over the years, the race has developed a reputation as a fiercely competitive handicap and one of the major betting heats of the season.
5.35pm
The Golden Gates Stakes (Handicap)
The penultimate contest at Royal Ascot was among the six prizes added to the race programme in 2020 and one of three newly named contests to be staged. The Golden Gates are the ceremonial entrance point as the Royal Procession arrives at the top of Ascot’s famous Straight Mile. Queen Elizabeth II graciously consented to the race title which is run over a mile and a quarter for three-year-olds only. The inaugural running proved a high-class contest with the winner, Highland Chief, subsequently being placed at Group 2 level.
6.10pm The Queen Alexandra Stakes (Conditions)
Run over the marathon trip just short of two-and-three-quarter miles, the Queen Alexandra Stakes is not only the longest race of the meeting, but also the longest contest run under Flat racing rules. Named after the consort of King Edward VII, the race was first run in 1864 as the Alexandra Plate over three miles. It will always be associated with Brown Jack, arguably Royal Ascot’s greatest equine legend, who won the race on six consecutive occasions between 1929 and 1934. The Queen Alexandra Stakes always closes the meeting and, perhaps because of its extreme distance in a time when so much emphasis is on speed, it has become a national institution and is affectionately supported by regulars.
50% winners to runners including Royal Velvet, 1st Chartwell Fillies’ Stakes, Gr.3 in 2026
Racing Welfare’s Racing Staff Week returns this year running from 20-26th June, celebrating the passion, skill and dedication of the people who power British horseracing.
With around 20,000 people directly employed within the industry - from stud and stable staff to trainers, breeders, administrators and racecourse teams - racing simply wouldn’t happen without them.
Here at Royal Ascot alone, it takes more than 3,000 staff to deliver the world-class racing on show this week, alongside the many horsemen and women travelling from across the country to compete
As racing’s dedicated human welfare charity, Racing Welfare supports the wellbeing of everyone in the sport. Racing Staff Week shines a spotlight on those often working behind the scenes to keep the show on the road.
Now in its tenth year and proudly supported by Betfair, the campaign brings racing communities together through events, activities and outreach across the country. You’ll also find Racing Welfare teams at racecourses this week, sharing information about their support services and community activities
To find out more or support Racing Welfare, visit racingwelfare.co.uk or follow Racing Welfare on social media.
Royal Ascot: Global Contenders
Over the last 25 years, any sprinter making the journey from Australia to Royal Ascot has been firmly on the radar when it comes to finding winners. From Choisir’s historic double in 2003, through the likes of Miss Andretti, Black Caviar and Nature Strip, and ending most recently with Asfoora in 2024, horses from Down Under have dominated the sprinting scene in Berkshire. Indeed, four days before Black Caviar’s dramatic success in 2012, Little Bridge – bred, born and originally trained in New Zealandwon the then-King’s Stand Stakes for Hong Kong trainer Danny Shum.
This year, those two countries combine to provide a hot favourite.
Joliestar may be based at Chris Waller’s Sydney training yard but with the handler himself a Kiwi, and owners Sir Brendan and Lady Jo Lindsay also hailing from New Zealand, this is very much a
joint production. As Sir Brendan puts it: “We feel like we’re the racing All Blacks at the moment!”
The man on board also hails from New Zealand. James McDonald has ridden Joliestar on her last seven starts including three victories from three this year – two of them at Group 1 level. Says McDonald: “She’s well named, she is a star She’s got this amazing race-winning record at the moment. She’s won all the best sprint races here in Australia. She’s won a Group 1 over a mile. The six furlongs at Ascot is just going to be, you would think, tailor-made for her. Especially that last furlong. She’s at the peak of her powers She’s a five-year-old, well-matured, ready to travel, and she is trained by an absolute master.” With their star mare proving better than ever this year, the Lindsays felt they couldn’t turn down the opportunity of glory on the biggest stage, with Lady Jo admitting: “We’re very fortunate to have a horse that can actually go to Ascot. The most exciting thing is getting to the races on a race day and watching her win.”
Sir Brendan adds: “It’s just too big of an opportunity to come from Australia, to be part of all this, and turn it down. It’s an adventure alright, and we can’t wait to get on the plane and start the adventure Life’s about making new memories This is going to be a new memory that we can make together. This is next-level stuff compared to what we are used to.”
Joliestar will be just one of the star attractions in a high-quality renewal of the Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes, where
Joliestar worked on the Ascot track last Friday ahead of today’s Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes
Japan came agonisingly close to a first Royal Ascot winner last year
Satono Reve was the hot favourite to become Japan’s lucky 13th runner at the Royal Meeting, with journalist and broadcaster Naohiro Goda in attendance for that history-making bid. He explained: “He’s one of the best sprinters in Japan’s history I was very excited, a Japanesetrained horse has never won a race at Royal Ascot. Joao Moreira started to make ground on the stands side, and I lost my mind. I shouted and hit the desk, ‘come on, come on’!
Dreams would be shattered though as France’s Lazzat held on to continue the drought of Japanese winners. But Goda is convinced that the attraction of the week means that duck will soon be broken, saying: “For horseracing fans in Japan, it’s a dream to attend Royal Ascot once in their lives. And it’s a dream for all owners and trainers to have a runner at Royal Ascot. The competition this year is as tough as last year, but I think he has a good chance
to become the first Japanese-trained winner at Royal Ascot.”
And McDonald knows the challenge he is likely to face when piloting Joliestar, adding: “Satono Reve, he’s competed everywhere around the world, he’s got the best form lines in terms of behind Ka Ying Rising, you can’t get better than that.”
McDonald will also be well aware of Overpass’ talents Fourth behind Joliestar in the T J Smith Stakes in April, the Australia-based, Bjorn Baker-trained seven-year-old finished third in the King Charles III Stakes on Tuesday and is declared to run again today over this slightly longer trip - which could suit him even better
The strong international challenge is what has cemented Royal Ascot’s enduring legacy as a global spectacle – that very much looks like continuing this year
You can watch the full series of Royal Ascot: Global Contenders on the Ascot Racecourse YouTube channel.
Overpass finished third in the King Charles III Stakes on Tuesday
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:
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7-20 declared runners
21 or more declared runners
1st or 2nd (void if less than 4 runners)
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1st, 2nd, 3rd or 4th (4 places remain for 20 or less runners)
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Showcasing Sustainability
At Ascot Racecourse we are committed to reducing the environmental impact of our events on every scale. This year, a dedicated area in the Queen Anne Enclosure will showcase our sustainability work to racegoers and provide them with an ideally placed hydration station in the shade.
To incentivise people to travel in a sustainable way, the first 50 racegoers that visit the area on each day will be able to claim a complimentary Royal Ascot water bottle if they have travelled to the racecourse by train, bus, electric car, bike, or walked.
Water bottles will also be available to purchase which can be used at the Hydration Stations around the site as we try to reduce the amount of single-use plastic on site.
We will also have Sustainability Ambassadors on hand to talk about the various things we are doing to rescue our environmental impact.
To learn more about Sustainability at Ascot, visit ascot.com/sustainability
Ascot & Retraining of Racehorses mark final year of Royal Ascot partnership
Ascot Racecourse Supports will once again donate £5,000 to Retraining of Racehorses for each winner that Ryan Moore rides this week
RoR is British horse racing’s official charity for the welfare of horses who have retired from racing. Last year, Ryan succeeded in winning six times across the meeting, equating to a charitable donation of £30,000.
“We are absolutely delighted that Ascot Racecourse Supports has chosen to partner with RoR once again for Royal Ascot. The visibility this initiative brings, combined with the generous financial support, plays a vital role in helping us drive forward our charitable mission. Our thanks go to Ascot and to Ryan Moore for their commitment to supporting the future of former racehorses.” David Catlow, Managing Director of RoR.
“It was great to raise £30,000 last year for this initiative and I’ll be hoping to make a significant contribution to this vital charity again this year.” Ryan Moore.
We wish Ryan the best of luck with his 7 rides today:
2.30pm – Carry The Flag
3.05pm – Jan Brueghel
3.40pm – Satono Reve
4.20pm – Neolithic
5.00pm – Completely Random
5.35pm – Amadeus Mozart
6.10pm - Illinois
5f (2yo)
5f
6f (2yo)
6f
7f (2yo)
7f
1m round (2yo)
1m round
1m straight
1m 2f
1m 4f
1m 6f 2m
2m 4f
2m 51/2 f
Record Times
No Nay Never - 58.80 seconds - 2013 Norfolk Stakes
Society Kiss - 58.80 seconds - 2025 Maiden Fillies Stakes
Miss Andretti - 57.44 seconds - 2007 King’s Stand Stakes
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
Hickory - 1 min 23.66 seconds - 2025 Victoria Cup
Joshua Tree - 1 min 39.55 seconds - 2009 Royal Lodge 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
Daiquiri Bay - 2 mins 59.32 seconds - 2026 Copper Horse Stakes
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 Time Partner 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 2026 Flat season. These will be indicated in yellow as the season progresses.
Royal Ascot Fashion Design Competition 2026
Our annual Royal Ascot Fashion Design Competition continues to inspire, with Colours Immortalis once again commissioned to deliver a Fashion Design Enrichment Programme across 10 local schools and colleges The programme engages students aged 15+ studying textiles, fashion and photography, challenging them to design an outfit suitable for the Queen Anne Enclosure at Royal Ascot.
A series of workshops helped build confidence, develop transferable skills and provide insight into the real world design process, enhancing students’ portfolios As part of the brief, participants were also required to incorporate a hat from the Royal Ascot Millinery Collective 2026 into their designs
This year saw an impressive 172 entries, judged by Daniel Fletcher, Creative Director of the Royal Ascot Handbook Poppy Bergin, aged 18, from Charters School in Sunningdale was named overall winner, alongside four highly commended designs recognised for their creativity, originality and interpretation of the brief
As part of her prize, Poppy visited Daniel’s London studio to select fabrics and gain hands-on insight into the design and manufacturing process She has also been offered work experience in the autumn an invaluable opportunity as she continues her studies
Poppy is attending Royal Ascot today with her family to showcase her elegant design, pictured to the right.
All competition entries will be exhibited at the Racing to Zero Summer Mile Family Raceday on Saturday 11 July, and a short film capturing the competition journey from start to finish will be released following Royal Ascot.
Poppy Bergin, aged 18, from Charters School in Sunningdale
The King’s Trust: 50 years of Working For Young People
The King’s Trust (formerly The Prince’s Trust) believes that every young person should have the chance to succeed.
By equipping 11 to 30-year-olds with the skills and confidence they need to get ready for work and access job opportunities, The Trust breaks down barriers and opens doors. In fact, over the past 50 years The Trust has helped more than 1.3 million young people across the UK to build better futures – and we’re just getting started.
With youth unemployment spiralling, the number of young people waking up with no job, training or education to go to could form the UK’s third biggest city. Their potential must not be allowed to go to waste
To find out more visit: kingstrust.org.uk
The King’s Trust at Royal Ascot
Racegoers can enjoy performances from Trust-supported musicians, Tiernan Heffron and John Nicholas, who will be playing in the Royal and Windsor Enclosures In the Village Enclosure, The Scran Man – a Trust-supported catering business – will serve delicious food.
The King’s Trust also has a dedicated presence on the ground floor concourse of the Grandstand, within the Queen Anne Enclosure, directly opposite the Parade Ring Step into five decades of impact, discovering powerful stories of what young people can achieve with the right support and how The King’s Trust continues His Majesty’s vision –championing young people to unlock their potential.
Designed to inspire as much as it informs, it’s a powerful experience to build into the day.
HRH The Prince of Wales meeting young people on their community project in 1998
Every horse competing at Royal Ascot this week is fitted with two lightweight GPS tracking devices supplied by Longines Total Performance Data uses the live GPS data to power a range of real-time insights for fans, including the live winning probabilities displayed on racecourse screens throughout the race.
These live percentages are calculated using the horses’ positions, speeds and race dynamics, combined with millions of historical race performances, to estimate each runner’s chance of winning at any given moment. As the race develops, these probabilities update continuously, helping fans understand which horses are travelling strongly, gaining momentum, or facing an increasingly difficult task
After each race, you’ll also see a graphical summary of the winner’s performance, highlighting a selection of key speed and stride metrics that help explain exactly how the race was won.
What do the metrics tell us?
Early Speed
How quickly the horse accelerated to 30mph after the start.
Average Speed
The horse’s average speed over the entire race.
Top Speed
The highest speed recorded by the winner at any point during the race.
Late Speed
The horse’s average speed over the crucial final two furlongs.
Run-Out Speed
Measured exactly two seconds after crossing the finish line, this can provide an indication of how much momentum remained at the end of the race.
Fastest Rankings
Shows how each of the speed metrics above ranked against every other runner in the field.
Stride Frequency
Also known as cadence, this measures the number of strides taken per second. While there are exceptions, sprinters typically exhibit higher stride frequencies than horses competing over longer distances
Stride Length
The average distance covered with each stride. Longer-distance Flat horses often produce longer, less frequent strides than sprinters, although stride length is also influenced by the horse’s physical build, the racing surface, and the characteristics of the racecourse itself.
Top Rated Horses
Smart View is an unbiased, comprehensive and intuitive tool for all racing fans. Using their unrivalled racing database, Racing Post’s team of data scientists uses mathematical modelling and machine learning techniques to generate an objective assessment across six key attributes for each horse. For race-by-race Smart View analysis visit smartview.racingpost.com or download the Racing Post app.F
2. 30pm - The Norfolk St akes (Gr oup 2)
3 CARRY THE FLAG
Trainer: Aidan O’Brien
3.05 pm - The Har dwicke St akes (Gr oup 2)
5 GOLIATH
Trainer: Francis-Henri Graffard
Jockey: Ryan Moore
(oldest on the left) 10 3-2 1
Jockey: C Soumillon
3.40pm - The Queen El iz abe th II Jubilee St akes (Gr oup 1)
14 SATONO REVE
Trainer: Noriyuki Hori
Jockey: Ryan Moore
4. 20 pm - The Je rs ey St akes (Gr oup 3)
10 MORRIS DANCER
Trainer: John & Thady Gosden
Jockey: Benoit de la Sayette
5.00pm - The Wo kin gham St akes (Class 2 Herita ge Handicap)
12 HAMMER THE HAMMER
Trainer: Kevin Ryan
Jockey: Kevin Stott
5. 35pm - The Golden Ga te s St akes (Class 2 Handicap)
3 EVANESCO
Trainer: Charlie Johnston Jockey: David Egan
6.10pm - The Queen Al exandra St akes (Class 2 Co nditions Ra ce) (GBBPlus Ra ce)
8 ILLINOIS
Trainer: Aidan O’Brien
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Jockey: Ryan Moore
8 OF THE LAST
OF THE LAST 12 WINNERS
HAD ALREADY WON A
GROUP 1 RACE
12 WINNERS WERE RATED 114 OR HIGHER
10 SINCE 2000, 13 WINNERS HAD A DOUBLE-FIGURE SP
9 OF THE LAST 12
3 OF THE LAST 12 WINNERS RAN IN THE MINSTER STAKES AT THE DANTE FESTIVAL IN MAY
8 OF THE LAST 12 WINNERS WERE AGED EITHER 4 OR 5 YEARS OLD
HAD PRE VIOUSLY RA N AT ASCOT, WITH 4 OU T OF TH E 12 COMIN G HOME SUCCE SSFUL THE AVERAGE WINNING STARTING PRICE IN THE LAST 10 YEARS 16/1
Feature Race Analysis
Saturday’s feature will see 19 go to post over six furlongs in what promises to be a fascinating spectacle. Overpass will try to improve on his third-placed finish from earlier in the week. The Australian-raider looks all about speed but may find this a stretch of stamina. The current favourite and fellow Australian representative Joliestar will bid to continue a fine week for James McDonald. The five-year-old has really come into her own this season, and the mare bids for her fourth straight success.
William Haggas’ five-year-old Lake Forest looks the most likely of the British representatives according to the market. He made a successful return at Haydock when taking Listed glory, but still needs to prove he has the speed after being campaigned over further.
The Wathnan pair Flora Of Bermuda and Kind Of Blue will likely prove popular once more. The former finished third in this contest last year and she can go close, while Kind Of Blue offers a similar profile and was given a nice pipe-opener at York last time out Sajir and Stolen Kiss are closely matched on their French form and can both go well but the strongest International runner could prove to be last year’s runner up Satono Reve once again.
2025 Winner Lazzat
Ascot unveils state-of-the-art jockey facilities
Ascot Racecourse is delighted to have completed a £2.5 million project to redevelop and refurbish the jockey facilities in time for the start of the 2026 Flat season.
The refurbishment has delivered world-class upgrades to the facilities in place for jockeys across the changing rooms, physio rooms, gym area, valet space and lounge suite. The changing rooms have been rebuilt from the ground up to meet modern standards in safeguarding, ergonomics, and operational flexibility with the existing facilities stripped out entirely
The project was shaped significantly by safeguarding mandates issued by the British Horseracing Authority (BHA), which now apply across every racecourse in the UK A shared central zone for valets to operate between the male and female changing areas has been designed to allow the female facilities to expand when required, with different configurations available depending on the day’s racing programme.
Dedicated under-18 cubicles have been incorporated, alongside carefully considered segregation and privacy measures throughout New ice baths have been installed across both male and female changing rooms,
alongside two dedicated physio rooms and a gym area that opens directly onto the valet tables – keeping jockeys and valets connected throughout the raceday. Saddle racks, wall-mounted hooks, additional benching and washing and drying equipment give the valets everything they need close to hand.
The new Lounge and Kitchen café-style space provides a quiet space for jockeys to rest throughout the day.
Nick Attenborough, Chair of the Professional Jockeys Association, said: “I’d like to thank the Trustees and Directors of Ascot for the superb new weighing room and changing facilities at the racecourse. These will make such a difference to the working lives of both our male and female jockeys. We understand that this upgrade came at very considerable cost when the sport is under financial pressure, so we greatly appreciate what’s been achieved.”
Hollie Doyle, one of British racing’s leading jockeys, said: “The new jockey changing rooms are really outstanding –the best I’ve seen in the UK.”
Fellow rider Tom Marquand was equally positive: “Ascot has done what they’ve always done – put jockeys in world-class changing facilities, as you’d expect at a racecourse of this calibre.”
Howtoreadyourracecard
Colour of horse
B = Bay
Br = Brown
Ch = Chestnut
Gr = Grey
Horse’s number on saddlecloth
Sex of horse
c = colt
h = horse
g = gelding
f = filly
m = mare
Sire
Horse’s name
Dam
Field Of Gold won The St James’s Palace Stakes at Royal Ascot in 2025
No. of days since last ran Weight Stones/ lbs (lbs)
Age of horse
Damsire
1 FIELD OF GOLD (IRE) (24)
Draw
3 9 2 (128)
114-121 C Gr c Kingman - Princess de Lune (IRE) (Shamardal (USA))
JUDDMONTE Colin Keane
JOHN & THADY GOSDEN, Newmarket (Breeder - Roundhill Stud)
TIMEFORM VIEW Probably should have won the 2000 Guineas at Newmarket, finishing strongly for 1/2-length second to Ruling Court after conceding first run. Made no mistake in the Irish 2,000 Guineas 3 weeks later and he can turn the tables on Ruling Court now TFRHHHHH Official BHA Rating 122 DRAW 9
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
Timeform Star Rating Owner
Form Guide Trainer and location of training establishment
Official BHA Rating
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 Stakes, July Cup, Coral-Eclipse and Sussex Stakes.
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 Norfolk Stakes
(Group 2)
Five Furlongs (5f) (1,000 metres)
For Two Year Olds
(Class 1) Advertised Total prize fund £175,000
(FOR CONDITIONS OF THIS RACE SEE PAGE 78)
Stalls - Centre
Owners Prize Money. Winner £77980, Second £32008, Third £16013, Fourth £7998, Fifth £4008, Sixth £1995. (Penalty Value £99242.50) A SS
Form Owner Trainer st lb (lbs)
1 AGAMEMNON (GB)
(33) 9 3 (129)
61 B c Mehmas (IRE) - Bermuda (Kodiac) D JASTAR CAPITAL & MURT KHAN Oisin Murphy RICHARD HUGHES, Upper Lambourn
TIMEFORM VIEW Sales price more than doubled at the Breeze-Ups and showed why he was punted on debut (failed to handle the track at Newmarket) when winning Wolverhampton novice in a good time under this rider. More to come so not to be underestimated. TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating -
2 BLAKE’S MONARCH (IRE) (21) 9 3 (129)
26 B c Ten Sovereigns (IRE) - Glencross (IRE) (Gleneagles (IRE))
THE GOOD RACING CO LTD & PARTNERS Silvestre De Sousa IVAN FURTADO, Easingwold
Groom - Molly Slater (Breeder - Lynn Lodge Stud)
Draw 12
TIMEFORM VIEW Just touched off on debut at Wolverhampton (6f) before too keen at Chester. Drop down in trip will help but this is a massive ask TFRHIIII Official BHA Rating -
3 CARRY THE FLAG (IRE) (2
7) 9 3 (129)
212 B c No Nay Never (USA) - Ejaazah (IRE) (Acclamation)
D SMITH,MAGNIER,TABOR,WESTERBERG,BRANT Ryan Moore AIDAN O’BRIEN, Ireland
TIMEFORM VIEW No Nay Never colt who made heavy weather of landing skinny odds at Naas on second start but looked much sharper when reeled in only late by subsequent Coventry winner Great Barrier Reef in Marble Hill at the Curragh 4 weeks ago. The one to beat on that form with this stiff 5f sure to suit. TFRHHHHH Official BHA Rating -
4 EL FLORIDITA (GB) (26)
51 B c Havana Grey - Ascot Jungle (IRE) (Bungle Inthejungle)
TIMEFORM VIEW Didn’t have to improve from debut to win Redcar maiden but that form is weak in the context of this TFRHIIII Official BHA Rating -
The Norfolk Stakes (Group 2) (Class 1) - continued
Form Owner Trainer st lb (lbs)
5 FLIGHT SIGNAL (GB) (29)
1 B c Mehmas (IRE) - Rebecca Rocks (Exceed And Excel (AUS))
D WATHNAN RACING
9 3 (129)
James Doyle ARCHIE WATSON, Upper Lambourn
Groom - Haji Khan (Breeder - Hunscote Stud Limited)
Draw 6
TIMEFORM VIEW 82,000 gns foal, £180,000 2-y-o, Mehmas colt. Half-brother to 5.7f-7f winner Thurso. Dam 5f winner. Bred to be speedy and looked just that when clocking a good time to win 5-runner Bath novice 4 weeks ago. Runner-up has since boosted the form in the Coventry but stable remain quiet. TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating -
6 FORCE NOIR (IRE) (54
)
21 B c Persian Force (IRE) - Princess Rose (Royal Applause)
9 3 (129)
D AMO RACING LIMITED David Egan KEVIN PHILIPPART DE FOY, Newmarket
Groom - Charlotte Allday (Breeder - John Martin McLoughney) Draw 19
TIMEFORM VIEW €68,000 foal, €130,000 yearling, Persian Force colt. Half-brother to several winners, including 2-y-o 7.4f winner Andromaca. Confirmed debut promise when easy winner of ordinary maiden at Naas when in the care of Robson De Aguiar. This much harder but he has potential. Headgear goes on.
7 MR MACARTNEY (GB) (23
TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating -
) 9 3 (129)
4106 B c Ubettabelieveit (IRE) - Blue Moonrise (Gutaifan (IRE)) D BARHAM MASTERTON SWEETING SEVERN EDDIS Ray Dawson OLI RIX, Newmarket
TIMEFORM VIEW Knew a lot more when landing maiden at Leicester but limitations have been exposed since. Headgear on. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 28/5/2026 it was reported that the horse was slow into stride.
TFRHIIII Official BHA Rating -
8 MUSSAB (GB) (28) 9 3 (129)
3 Br c Ten Sovereigns (IRE) - Exuding (Showcasing) SHEIKH ABDULLAH ALMALEK ALSABAH Colin Keane RICHARD & PETER FAHEY, Malton (Breeder - D. J. and Mrs Deer)
Draw 14
TIMEFORM VIEW 5,000 gns yearling, 52,000 gns 2-y-o, Ten Sovereigns colt. Dam 6f winner. Offered something to work on when third in a York novice but the 2 who beat him that day have since let the form down. TFRHIIII Official BHA Rating -
9 NEW YORKER (USA) (34
)
9 3 (129)
134 Br c No Nay Never (USA) - Fairyland (IRE) (Kodiac) D MR D. SMITH, MRS J. MAGNIER, MR M. TABOR W. M. Lordan AIDAN O’BRIEN, Ireland
TIMEFORM VIEW Landed the odds in workmanlike fashion in a 5f maiden at Dundalk on debut but has failed to match that form switched to turf in 2 starts since Hooded. TFRHHIII Official BHA Rating -
The Norfolk Stakes (Group 2) (Class 1) - continued
TIMEFORM VIEW 175,000 gns foal, €175,000 yearling, Havana Grey colt Half-brother to 1m winner Hello Sweetheart Dam, 2-y-o 5f winner, half-sister to smart 2-y-o 5f winner Heartache. All the rage for a Salisbury maiden on debut and delivered in likeable fashion. Form is ordinary but he has plenty of potential. TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating -
11 PERSIAN SPRING (IRE) (37)
51 B c Persian Force (IRE) - Darwell (IRE) (Zamindar (USA))
9 3 (129)
MRS FITRI HAY Jamie Spencer RICHARD HANNON, Marlborough
Groom - Karan Singh (Breeder - Michael O’Mahony)
10
TIMEFORM VIEW Persian Force colt who confirmed debut promise in spades when reeling in the front runner in 15-runner novice at York. Stable has good record in this and can go well under Spencer. TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating -
12 SAVAGE MARINER (IRE) (
25) 9 3 (129)
2 B c Blackbeard (IRE) - Voice of Truth (IRE) (Dubawi (IRE))
MRS FITRI HAY
Groom - Josh Jones (Breeder - Mr Gary Mullins) Draw 20
Tom Marquand HUGO PALMER, Malpas
TIMEFORM VIEW 80,000 gns 2-y-o, Blackbeard colt Half-brother to smart 9f-1 1/2m winner Eternal Hope. Dam, 2-y-o 7f winner, half-sister to very smart winner up to 1 1/4m Rio de La Plata. Pulled clear with Libertango (engaged to run in Albany on Friday) when second in Leicester maiden, shaping as if 5f will suit TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating -
13
SOCI
AL SYMBOL (USA) (17)
1 B c Violence (USA) - Bodacious Babe (USA) (Mineshaft (USA))
D RABBAH RACI
9 3 (129)
illiam Buick SIMON & ED CRISFORD, Newmarket (Breeder - Breffni Farm)
Draw 18
TIMEFORM VIEW £60,000 yearling, £145,000 2-y-o, Violence colt. Brother to smart US winner up to 8.5f Royal Spa. Dam US 5.5f-7f winner Knew what was required to make a winning start at Ripon despite having little strength behind him in betting. Third has since boosted the form and yard won this in 2019. TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating -
14 SOVEREIGN GLORY (GB) (39)
31 B c Cotai Glory - Enshrine (Ulysses (IRE))
9 3 (129)
D ROSEHILL RACING IV Jason Watson
CHARLES HILLS, Lambourn Groom - Wilson Pillay (Breeder - Cheveley Park Stud Limited)
Draw 17
TIMEFORM VIEW Confirmed debut promise ridden in contrasting fashion (held up) when winning Bath novice but this is a huge step up. TFRHIIII Official BHA Rating -
The Norfolk Stakes (Group 2) (Class 1) - continued
Form Owner Trainer st lb (lbs)
15 STAR PROSPECT (IRE) (34
)
13 B c Starman - Swiss Kiss (Dansili)
D BF MR JOHN C. OXLEY
9 3 (129)
Dylan Browne McMonagle
JOSEPH PATRICK O’BRIEN, Ireland
Groom - Aoife Monahan (Breeder - Lynn Lodge Stud)
Draw 7
TIMEFORM VIEW Looked something out of the ordinary when making a winning debut at the Curragh, having to wait for a gap before quickening up well to beat Carry The Flag. Not seen to best effect in a steadily-run event at Naas since and he remains with plenty of potential. Interesting. TFRHHHHI Official BHA Rating -
16 TRIBECA (IRE) (56)
1 B c Blue Point (IRE) - Tina Angelina (IRE) (Dansili)
9 3 (129)
AMO RACING LIMITED/MRS A.O’CALLAGHAN Donagh O’Connor ROBSON DE AGUIAR, Ireland
Groom - Gabriel Reis (Breeder - Moyglare Stud Farm Ltd)
Draw 5
TIMEFORM VIEW €250,000 yearling, resold 575,000 gns yearling, Blue Point colt Dam, 1 1/4m winner, sister to smart 9f/1 1/4m winner Carla Bianca. Looked a good prospect when coming from off the pace to make a winning debut in maiden at Navan under this rider That form has plenty of substance so he’s not taken lightly TFRHHHHI Official BHA Rating -
17 UNDERDOG (GB) (8)
1 B c Perfect Power (IRE) - Excelette (IRE) (Exceed And Excel (AUS))
9 3 (129)
D PHIL CUNNINGHAM Saffie Osborne RICHARD SPENCER, Newmarket (Breeder - Crossfields Bloodstock Ltd)
Draw 21
TIMEFORM VIEW £140,000 yearling, Perfect Power colt. Half-brother to several winners, including useful 2-y-o 5f winner Well Done Fox and 2-y-o 5f winner Excellently Poised. Made winning debut in Sandown novice last week but time/form is ordinary TFRHHIII Official BHA Rating -
18 WHERE LOVE LIVES (IRE) (23)
11 B c Cotai Glory - Bettys Hope (Anjaal)
9 3 (129)
D THE THOROUGHBRED RACING CORPORATION LTD Kevin Stott KEVIN RYAN, Hambleton Groom - Vikram Singh (Breeder - Tally-Ho Stud)
Draw 4
TIMEFORM VIEW £55,000 yearling, Cotai Glory colt Half-brother to 2-y-o 7f winner Inbetty Dam 2-y-o 5f/6f winner Justified favouritism in good style at Thirsk and overcame lingering greenness when following up in Listed race at Sandown, holding off subsequent Coventry runner-up Adaay of Scarlett TFRHHHHI Official BHA Rating -
19 EZ TINA (USA) (34)
9 0 (126)
1 Ch f Golden Pal (USA) - Risk Model (USA) (Into Mischief (USA)) D BREEZE EASY LLC/RESOLUTION ROAD STABLES Juan J. Hernandez WESLEY WARD, USA (Breeder - I-Hope Farms Llc)
Draw 3
TIMEFORM VIEW £600,000Y by Golden Pal. Dam, US 6.5f winner, half-sister to dual US Grade 3 winner. Looked a potentially smart prospect when making a winning debut in 6-runner maiden at Woodbine, making all and not fully extended. One of 3 runners for US trainer who has won this race twice. TFRHHHHI Official BHA Rating -
TIMEFORM VIEW £80,000 yearling by Corniche. Half-sister to several winners, mostly in North America. Dam US winner up to 1m (including minor stakes and 5.5f-7f at 2 yrs). Knew job when beating a next-time-out winner at Churchill Downs in April. One of 3 runners for US trainer who has won this race twice. TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating -
21 THROUGH THE YEARS (IRE) (37)
21 B f No Nay Never (USA) - Spirit Queen (IRE) (Invincible Spirit (IRE))
TIMEFORM VIEW No Nay Never filly Sister/closely related to 2 winners in North America. Dam, US 5f winner Put experience to good use when winning 5-runner maiden at Aqueduct, breaking track record in the process. One of 3 runners for US trainer who has won this race twice, including with this one’s sire.
TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating -
Result: 1st 2nd 3rd 4th
Distances: 1-2 2-3 Time: Min . Secs.
NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 21
Hood worn first time by No. 9. Blinkers worn first time by No. 6. Blinkers worn by No. 19, 20, 21. Visor worn first time by No. 7.
Standard Time: 1 min 1.50 secs
Record Times: 58.80 secs by No Nay Never age 2 wt 9-1 good to firm, 20/06/13 & 58.80 secs by Society Kiss age 2 wt 9-2 good to firm, 09/05/25
2025: CHARLES DARWIN (IRE) 2 9 3 Ryan Moore 8-13 (Aidan O’Brien) 15 ran
Forecast:
9-4 Carry The Flag (IRE), 11-2 Orthodox (GB), 7-1 Flight Signal (GB), 17-2 Ez Tina (USA), 10-1 Tribeca (IRE), 12-1 Force Noir (IRE), Star Prospect (IRE), Where Love Lives (IRE), 16-1 Savage Mariner (IRE), 22-1 Fanshell Beach (USA), 25-1 Agamemnon (GB), 28-1 New Yorker (USA), 33-1 Social Symbol (USA), Through The Years (IRE), Underdog (GB), 40-1 Mussab (GB), Persian Spring (IRE), 66-1 Sovereign Glory (GB), 80-1 El Floridita (GB), Mr Macartney (GB), 150-1 Blake’s Monarch (IRE)
Timeform Summary
CARRY THE FLAG is the obvious one having been reeled in only late by Tuesday’s Coventry winner Great Barrier Reef in the Marble Hill at the Curragh. This stiff 5f should be ideal for the son of No Nay Never (winner of this race in 2013) and he can provide Aidan O’Brien with a record-breaking fifth win. Where Love Lives is another whose form has been boosted by the Coventry, while the betting suggests Ez Tina is the pick of Wesley Ward’s 3 fillies
1.CARRY THE FLAG (IRE) 2. WHERE LOVE LIVES (IRE) 3. EZ TINA (USA)
3.05 Second Race The Hardwicke Stakes
(Group 2)
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
One Mile About Four Furlongs (Approx. 2,400 metres), ROUND COURSE (11f Abt 211yds)
For Four Year Olds And Upwards
(Class 1) Advertised Total prize fund £250,000 (FOR CONDITIONS OF THIS RACE SEE PAGE 78)
Stalls - Inside
Owners Prize Money. Winner £111400, Second £45725, Third £22875, Fourth £11425, Fifth £5725, Sixth £2850. (Penalty Value £141775) A SS
1 AMILOC (GB) (36)
11124-6 B g Postponed (IRE) - Colima (IRE) (Authorized (IRE))
3 (129)
CD BF MRS DAVID AYKROYD Rossa Ryan RALPH BECKETT, Kimpton Down Groom - Samundra Singh (Breeder - Mr & Mrs David Aykroyd) Draw 12
TIMEFORM VIEW Went from strength to strength last year, completing a 5-timer in the Group 2 King Edward VII Stakes at this meeting before shaping with plenty of credit in defeat in the Irish St Leger/Breeders’ Cup Turf, and he clearly didn’t give his running when turned over in the Yorkshire Cup on return. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 15/5/2026 it was reported that the horse hung right-handed. TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 115
2 BEST SECRET (FR) (48)
1311-61 B c Persian King (IRE) - Private Eye (FR) (American Post)
D WATHNAN RACING
S. WATTEL, France (Breeder - Mme Hilary Erculiani)
9 3 (129)
James Doyle
Draw 7
TIMEFORM VIEW Won 3 of 4 races since an encouraging third in the Golden Gates handicap at this meeting 12 months ago, decisively seeing off West Wind Blows in the Group 3 Prix d’Hedouville at Longchamp (soft) last time, though likely needs another career best to be in the mix TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 115
3
ETHICAL DIAMOND (IRE) (8
4) 6 9 3 (129)
24/111-5 B or Br g Awtaad (IRE) - Pearl Diamond (GER) (Areion (GER))
CD H. O. S. SYNDICATE Dylan Browne McMonagle W. P. MULLINS, Ireland
Groom - William Lerendu (Breeder - Mr W. J. Kennedy)
Draw 9
TIMEFORM VIEW Most progressive following his C&D success in 2025 Duke of Edinburgh, capping an unbeaten Flat season in the Breeders’ Cup Turf Things didn’t pan out as well for him in the Sheema Classic on return in late March, however, and he can get back on track in a race that should be run to suit TFRHHHHI Official BHA Rating 120
4
GIAV
ELLOTTO (IRE)
(84) 7 9 3 (129)
3142-33 Ch h Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Gerika (FR) (Galileo (IRE)) D SCUDERIA LA TESA LIMITED & VAIBHAV SHAH Oisin Murphy MARCO BOTTI, Newmarket
TIMEFORM VIEW Last season’s l’Arc de Triomphe fourth who couldn’t quite make it back-to-back victories in the Hong Kong Vase in December and was unable to land a blow when third in the Sheema Classic in late March. He’ll be suited by the bigger field and likely strong pace this time, though. TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 120 KG KG KG
Draw 4
The Hardwicke Stakes (Group 2) (Class 1)
Form Owner
- continued
Trainer Age st lb (lbs)
5 GOLIATH (GER) (
20) 6 9 3 (129)
2103-21 B g Adlerflug (GER) - Gouache (GER) (Shamardal (USA))
CD RESOLUTE BLOODSTOCK/BARON P. VON ULLMANN C. Soumillon FRANCIS-HENRI GRAFFARD, France
TIMEFORM VIEW Impressive winner of the King George VI and Queen Elizabeth stakes here in 2024 Since ran well in Group 1 company without scaling those heights, though this race has reportedly been a long-term target, and he arrives on the back of cosy Group 2 success at Chantilly. TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 119
6 JAN BRUEGHEL (IRE) (14
) 5 9 3 (129)
1/214-12 B h Galileo (IRE) - Devoted To You (IRE) (Danehill Dancer (IRE))
D WESTERBERG/MRS J MAGNIER/M TABOR/D SMITH Ryan Moore AIDAN O’BRIEN, Ireland
Groom - Jamie Lawrence (Breeder - Barronstown Stud)
3
KG KG KG
7 LAMBOURN (IRE) (14
123
TIMEFORM VIEW Produced a career best when outstaying Calandagan in the 2025 Coronation Cup but never went with the same fluency when a well-held second in this year’s renewal. He’s a high-class performer on his day, though, and the likely strong gallop should bring his stamina into play. TFRHHHHI
) 4 9 3 (129)
1154-13 B c Australia - Gossamer Wings (USA) (Scat Daddy (USA))
D MRS JOHN MAGNIER,MR M.TABOR & MR D.SMITH W. M. Lordan AIDAN O’BRIEN, Ireland
Groom - Anna Larsdottir (Breeder - Coolmore)
Draw 1
TIMEFORM VIEW Made all in the 2025 Derby before doubling up in the Irish Derby. Successful in the Huxley Stakes at Chester on return, though he ended up as a pacemaker for Jan Brueghel when a distant third in the Coronation Cup last time and may perform a similar role on this occasion. TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 118
8 PHANTOM FLIGHT (GB)
(63) 7 9 3 (129)
01-1016 B g Siyouni (FR) - Qushchi (Encosta de Lago (AUS))
D VICTORIOUS FOREVER
GEORGE SCOTT, Newmarket
Groom - Harmat Singh (Breeder - St Albans Bloodstock LLP)
Billy Loughnane
Draw 5
TIMEFORM VIEW Smart 7-y-o who enhanced a fine course record when winning the Group 3 HM The King’s Cup at Sakhir (Bahrain) in April. Hard to make a strong case for on the back of a below-par run in the Group 3 John Porter at Newbury later that month, but he should at least be fresher following a break
9 SONS AND LOVERS (GB) (44
TFRHHIII Official BHA Rating 110
) 5 9 3 (129)
513-144 B g Study of Man (IRE) - So In Love (Smart Strike (CAN)) D H. O. S. SYNDICATE Pierre-Charles Boudot
JOSEPH PATRICK O’BRIEN, Ireland
Groom - Michael Brophy (Breeder - Miss K. Rausing)
Draw 11
TIMEFORM VIEW Smart sort who has picked up plenty of prize money in the Middle East this year and he did as well as could be expected when 7 3/4 lengths fourth of 7 to Jan Brueghel in Ormonde Stakes at Chester. Worth a go in first-time cheekpieces back over shorter, though is probably vulnerable in a strong Group 2 TFRHHIII Official BHA Rating 111
The Hardwicke Stakes (Group 2) (Class 1) - continued
10 WEST WIND BLOWS (IRE) (
35) 7 9 3 (129)
1-42222 B g Teofilo (IRE) - West Wind (Machiavellian (USA)) D MR ABDULLA AL MANSOORI William Buick SIMON & ED CRISFORD, Newmarket (Breeder - Godolphin)
TIMEFORM VIEW Seen to maximum effect when chasing home Calandagan in Dubai Sheema Classic before running to a similar level in pushing the returning Kalpana close in the Aston Park Stakes at Newbury However, he’s probably flattered by the bare form of that run and is worse off at the weights this time.
11
KA
LPANA
(GB) (35) 5 9 0 (126)
22201-1 B m Study of Man (IRE) - Zero Gravity (Dansili)
CD JUDDMONTE Colin Keane ANDREW BALDING, Kingsclere
Groom - Shannon James (Breeder - Juddmonte Farms
TIMEFORM VIEW Very smart mare who chased home Calandagan in last year’s King George (Jan Brueghel in fourth) before landing a second successive win in Group 1 Fillies’ & Mares’ Stakes over C&D and, having won a shade cosily on return at Newbury, she looks primed for another big performance at this track
4112-12 B m Golden Horn - Livia’s Dream (IRE) (Teofilo (IRE)) D TONY BLOOM & IAN MCALEAVY Tom Marquand WILLIAM HAGGAS, Newmarket
TIMEFORM VIEW Progressive mare who bagged Group 2 success in the Jockey Club at Newmarket (1 1/2m) on return before showing a tenacious attitude back up in trip when narrowly denied in Longchamp Group 1 (15.5f) She’s the type to benefit from cheekpieces, though is unlikely to be able to dictate in a deeper race. TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 111
Result: 1st 2nd 3rd 4th
Distances: 1-2 2-3 Time: Min . Secs.
NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 12
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 9, 12. Hood worn by No. 3.
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 7, 11.
Standard Time: 2 mins 35.37 secs
Record Time: 2 mins 24.60 secs by Novellist age 4 wt 9-7 good to firm, 27/07/13
2025: REBEL’S ROMANCE (IRE) 7 9 3 William Buick 6-4 (Charlie Appleby) 12 ran
Forecast:
5-2 Kalpana (GB), 9-2 Jan Brueghel (IRE), 5-1 Goliath (GER), 17-2 Giavellotto (IRE), 10-1 Best Secret (FR), Ethical Diamond (IRE), 14-1 Amiloc (GB), 16-1 Santorini Star (IRE), 20-1 Lambourn (IRE), West Wind Blows (IRE), 66-1 Phantom Flight (GB) Sons And Lovers (GB)
Timeform Summary
The remarkably consistent and versatile KALPANA can confirm last year’s strong King George form with Jan Brueghel and record a third Ascot success. The Ballydoyle duo should ensure this is a thorough test, which could play into the hands of Ethical Diamond, who showed an impressive turn of foot off an end-to-end gallop when successful in the Breeders’ Cup last year.
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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
TheQueenElizabethIIJubileeStakes (Group1)
Six Furlongs (6f) (1,200 metres) For Four Year Olds And Upwards
(Class 1) Advertised Total prize fund £1,000,000 (FOR CONDITIONS OF THIS RACE SEE PAGE 78)
Stalls - Centre
Owners Prize Money. Winner £445600, Second £182900, Third £91500, Fourth £45700, Fifth £22900, Sixth £11400. (Penalty Value £567100) A SS
Form Owner Trainer Age st lb (lbs)
1 ALMERAQ (GB) (28)
21/21F-1 B c Dark Angel (IRE) - Manaajim (IRE) (Muhaarar)
4 9 5 (131)
D SHADWELL ESTATE COMPANY LTD Tom Marquand WILLIAM HAGGAS, Newmarket
Groom - Safid Alam (Breeder - Shadwell Estate Company Limited)
11
TIMEFORM VIEW Very impressive in running out a wide-margin winner of an 18-runner 6f handicap at Ayr last summer and was set to go close when badly hampered and falling in a Listed race at York in September Gained compensation on his Salisbury reappearance and could still be capable of even bigger performance. TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 109
2 ARAM
RAM (IRE) (38) 5 9 5 (131)
301-125 B h Blue Point (IRE) - Queen’s Pearl (IRE) (Exceed And Excel (AUS))
CD MR ZIAD A. GALADARI
Sean Levey RICHARD HANNON, Marlborough
Groom - Mahendra Singh (Breeder - Galadari Sons Stud Company Limited)
Draw 3
TIMEFORM VIEW Picked up where he left off last season when landing a Listed race at Doncaster on reappearance, scoring by a length from Jasour Solid efforts in defeat since but has a lot more on his plate now TFRHHIII Official BHA Rating 110
3 COMANCHE BRAVE (IRE)
(28) 4 9 5 (131)
13-3351 Br c Wootton Bassett - Ishvana (IRE) (Holy Roman Emperor (IRE))
D MR MUHAIDEB A. AL MUHAIDEB Pierre-Charles Boudot DONNACHA AIDAN O’BRIEN, Ireland
TIMEFORM VIEW Left 6 lengths in Ka Ying Rising’s wake in Group 1 at Sha Tin but returned from his International travels with a dominant display when winning 10-runner Greenlands Stakes at the Curragh (6f, good to firm) 4 weeks ago. Remains unexposed as a sprinter and well worth another crack at this level. TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 113
4 GREAT WISH (IRE) (84) 5 9 5 (131)
215-140 Ch h Night of Thunder (IRE) - Anthem Alexander (IRE) (Starspangledbanner (AUS)) D THE FOUNDATION OF LONE & KAJ NIELSEN Kieran Shoemark
BENT OLSEN, Denmark (Breeder - Mountarmstrong Stud)
Draw 8
TIMEFORM VIEW Caused a 66/1 upset in Listed race at Meydan in January Not beaten far in Grade 1 there on final outing in March but lacked a change of gear at the business end and looks up against it in an even hotter race. TFRHHIII Official BHA Rating 109
The Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes (Group 1) (Class 1) - continued
Form Owner
5 JASOUR (GB)
(38)
Trainer Age st lb (lbs)
5 9 5 (131)
066-266 Gr h Havana Grey - Twilight Thyme (Bahamian Bounty)
TIMEFORM VIEW Useful sort but without a win since 2024 reappearance and, while he’s run well on all 3 starts this season, he remains easy enough to take on from a win point of view at this level.
6 KHAADEM (IRE) (
28)
TFRHHIII Official BHA Rating 107
10 9 5 (131)
3130-00 B or Br g Dark Angel (IRE) - White Daffodil (IRE) (Footstepsinthesand)
CD MRS FITRI HAY C. Soumillon
CHARLES HILLS, Lambourn
Groom - Wilson Pillay (Breeder - Yeomanstown Stud)
Draw 14
TIMEFORM VIEW Veteran who sprang another surprise when landing this race for a second year running in 2024 Suited by a strong pace when adding to his tally in Group 2 at Keeneland in October but both runs this year haven’t been brimming with encouragement and he looks up against it.
7
KIND OF BLUE
HHIII Official BHA Rating 109
(GB) (38) 5 9 5 (131)
00320-2 B h Blue Point (IRE) - Blues Sister (Compton Place)
CD BF WATHNAN RACING
JAMES FANSHAWE, Newmarket
Groom - Amol Bharati (Breeder - Mr & Mrs M Morris, Mr & Mrs P Hopper)
William Buick
Draw 5
TIMEFORM VIEW Smart sort who landed the Champions Sprint at Ascot in 2024 and was back to that sort of level when runner-up in the Sprint Cup at Haydock in September. Disappointing in latest renewal of Champions Sprint but reappeared with a good second in the Minster Stakes at York (6f) last month.
8 LAKE FOREST (GB)
(42
)
TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 114
5 9 5 (131)
62200-1 Ch g No Nay Never (USA) - Lady Aquitaine (USA) (El Prado (IRE))
D TONY BLOOM & IAN MCALEAVY Cieren Fallon
WILLIAM HAGGAS, Newmarket
Groom - Gul Sher (Breeder - Sahara Group Holdings)
Draw 1
TIMEFORM VIEW Very smart performer who went winless last season but ran right up to his best when second in York Group 1 at the Ebor Meeting. Excuses on account of the ground at Flemington on final start and proved himself a cut above the opposition in 7f Listed event at Haydock on return. Interesting back at 6f. TFRHHHHI Official BHA Rating 119
9 LUGAL (JPN) (84
)
5021-32 B or Br h Duramente (JPN) - Atab (IRE) (New Approach (IRE))
6 9 5 (131)
D YOSHIMASA EMA Katsuma Sameshima HARUKI SUGIYAMA, Japan (Breeder - Mishima Bokujo)
Draw 4
TIMEFORM VIEW Smart horse who scrambled home in Grade 2 at Hanshin in December Ran at least as well when just touched off in Al Quoz Sprint at Meydan (6f, good) in March and that form has worked out well, so this Japanese raider shouldn’t be underestimated.
TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 114
The Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes (Group 1) (Class 1) - continued
Form Owner Trainer Age st lb (lbs)
10 OVERPASS (AUS) (4
)
8 9 5 (131)
0423-43 B g Vancouver (AUS) - Walkway (AUS) (Exceed And Excel (AUS))
BJORN BAKER, Australia (Breeder - Corumbene Stud)
Draw 7
TIMEFORM VIEW Hasn’t tasted success since the Group 1 Winterbottom Stakes in 2024 but he’s run some fine races in defeat, notably when fourth in last season’s Everest behind Ka Ying Rising. Fared best of those ridden close up in King Charles III Stakes earlier in the week but a step up to a stiff 6f is a niggle.
11 POWERFUL GLORY (IRE) (
116
28) 4 9 5 (131)
11/051-0 B c Cotai Glory - Wouldntitbelovely (IRE) (Kodiac)
CD SHEIKH RASHID DALMOOK AL MAKTOUM
Jamie Spencer RICHARD & PETER FAHEY, Malton (Breeder - C. Marnane)
Draw 10
TIMEFORM VIEW 2-2 as a 2-y-o, including the Mill Reef and resumed his progression with a bang when springing a 200/1 shock in Champions Sprint over C&D in October Given a very considerate reappearance in the Greenlands Stakes at the Curragh but still needs to prove that earlier success was no fluke.
12 REGIONAL (GB) (38)
TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 115
8 9 5 (131)
33340-3 B g Territories (IRE) - Favulusa (Dansili) D FUTURE CHAMPIONS RACING REGIONAL Callum Rodriguez EDWARD BETHELL, Middleham (Breeder - Razza del Sole Societa Agricola SRL)
Draw 2
TIMEFORM VIEW Enthusiastic sort who ran a cracker returning from 11 months off when third in the King Charles III Stakes at Royal Ascot last year and again showed his effectiveness fresh when filling same spot in Group 2 Minster Stakes at York (6) on return last month. Far from certain to back that up, though.
13 SAJIR (IRE) (20)
TFRHHIII Official BHA Rating 112
5 9 5 (131)
210-221 B h Make Believe - Simple Magic (IRE) (Invincible Spirit (IRE)) D PRINCE A. A. FAISAL Oisin Murphy A. FABRE, France (Breeder - Nawara Stud Limited)
Draw 6
TIMEFORM VIEW Very smart colt who ran out a commanding winner of Prix Maurice de Gheest at Deauville (6.5f, good to firm) last August. Runner-up in a pair of Listed events this year prior to resuming winning ways with a bit in hand in Group 3 at Chantilly (5f) and not one to take lightly back up in trip/grade. TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 115
14 SATONO REVE (JPN) (55)
7 9 5 (131)
2240-12 B h Lord Kanaloa (JPN) - Ciliege (JPN) (Sakura Bakushin O (JPN))
Japan
-
TIMEFORM VIEW Very smart performer, winning Group 1 for second year running at Chukyo in March. Proved no match once again for Ka Ying Rising in Chairman’s Sprint Prize at Sha Tin last time but ran a cracker in this last year and looks sure to go well again. Tops the shortlist.
The Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes (Group 1) (Class 1) - continued
Form Owner
15 STOLEN KISS (FR) (47)
24-0111 B c Chachnak (FR) - Satiriste (Shamardal (USA))
Trainer Age st lb (lbs)
4 9 5 (131)
D LOUIS BAUDRON & GOUSSERIE RACING Alexis Pouchin P. COTTIER, France
TIMEFORM VIEW Improving French sprinter who completed a hat-trick in 8-runner Listed race at Chantilly (6f, good) 47 days ago by 1/2 length from Sajir, pushed out Likely to find this a whole lot tougher, however TFRHHIII Official BHA Rating 107
16
FLORA OF BERMUDA (IRE) (
49) 5 9 2 (128)
23030-1 Ro m Dark Angel (IRE) - Dubai Power (Cadeaux Genereux)
D WATHNAN RACING
James Doyle ANDREW BALDING, Kingsclere
Groom - Evie Heyes (Breeder - Mr Francisco Bernal)
Draw 13
TIMEFORM VIEW Smart and consistent filly who came in a good third in this race last year and also in the Sprint Cup at Haydock. Had excuses in the Champion Sprint Stakes on final 2025 start and found the drop in grade liberating when bagging 6f Newmarket Listed event on return. Has solid each-way claims TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 111
17 JOLIESTAR (A
US)
(77) 6 9 2 (128)
153-111 B m Zoustar (AUS) - Jolie Bay (AUS) (Fastnet Rock (AUS))
D CAMBRIDGE STUD
CHRIS WALLER, Australia
Groom - Lee Mills (Breeder - C Barham)
James McDonald
Draw 9
TIMEFORM VIEW Has developed into a very smart mare and one of Australia’s leading sprinters, completing a hat-trick in good style in Group 1 at Randwick (6f, soft) in March. Leading chance on ratings if adapting to the unique demands of Ascot.
TFRHHHHI Official BHA Rating 115
18 SAYIDAH DARIYAN (IRE) (49) 4 9 2 (128)
34100-3 B f Dariyan (FR) - Tencaratrubieslace (FR) (Siyouni (FR))
D BF MR JABER ABDULLAH Billy Loughnane RICHARD HUGHES, Upper Lambourn
Groom - Lakh Singh (Breeder - Yeomanstown Stud)
Draw 19
TIMEFORM VIEW Smart filly who bagged the Group 3 Summer Stakes at York (6f) last July. Not at her best in Nunthorpe there and Haydock Sprint Cup later in the year but shaped as if retaining all her ability when 1 3/4 lengths third of 9 to Flora of Bermuda in Newmarket Listed event (6f) on reappearance. TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 107
19 TIME FOR SANDALS (IRE) (4) 4 9 2 (128)
130-500 B f Sands of Mali (FR) - Days of Summer (IRE) (Bachelor Duke (USA))
CD MR D BEVAN AND MRS D BEVAN Richard Kingscote HARRY EUSTACE, Newmarket
Groom - Dee Deacon (Breeder - Ballyhane) Draw 16
TIMEFORM VIEW Sent off a big price but no fluke about her win in Commonwealth Cup at this meeting a year ago. Run best excused from a difficult draw in York Group 2 on second start this season but seemingly had no excuses in King Charles III
Stakes here (5f) earlier in the week
Result: 1st 2nd 3rd 4th
Distances: 1-2 2-3
Time: Min . Secs.
NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 19
Tongue Strap worn by No. 5, 12, 14, 15.
Standard Time: 1 min 14.90 secs
Record Time: 1 min 10.48 secs by Get It age 7 wt 9-7 good to firm, 09/05/25
2025: LAZZAT (FR) 4 9 5 James Doyle 9-2 (J Reynier) 14 ran
Forecast:
7-4 Joliestar (AUS), 4-1 Satono Reve (JPN), 8-1 Overpass (AUS), 10-1 Lake Forest (GB), 12-1 Comanche Brave (IRE), Sajir (IRE), 14-1 Flora of Bermuda (IRE), 18-1 Kind of Blue (GB), 16-1 Lugal (JPN),25-1 Almeraq (GB), 28-1 Powerful Glory (IRE), 33-1 Sayidah Dariyan (IRE), Stolen Kiss (FR), 40-1 Aramram (IRE), Regional (GB), Time For Sandals (IRE), 66-1 Jasour (GB), Khaadem (IRE), 80-1 Great Wish (IRE)
Timeform Summary
SATONO REVE was no match for Ka Ying Rising in the Chairman’s Sprint Prize at Sha Tin last time, but there’s certainly no disgrace in that and he’s taken to go one better than in this race last year. Joliestar has developed into one of Australia’s leading sprinters and has an excellent chance on ratings if adapting to the unique demands of Ascot, while Lake Forest is also very interesting back at a sprint trip for the first time in a while.
1. SATONO REVE (JPN)
2. JOLIESTAR (AUS)
3. LAKE FOREST
4.20 Fourth Race
Ascot Racecourse is giving a prize of £300 to the lad or girl responsible for the best turned out horse, and a prize of £300 to the lad or girl responsible for the winning horse
The Jersey Stakes
(Group 3)
Seven Furlongs (7f) (1,400 metres)
For Three Year Olds
(Class 1) Advertised Total prize fund £175000
(FOR CONDITIONS OF THIS RACE SEE PAGE 79)
Stalls - Centre
Owners Prize Money. Winner £77980, Second £32008, Third £16013, Fourth £7998, Fifth £4008, Sixth £1995. (Penalty Value £99242.50) A SS
Form Owner Trainer st
1 DORSET (IRE) (41
) 9 6 (132)
5411-00 Gr c Wootton Bassett - Snowflakes (IRE) (Galileo (IRE))
D D.SMITH,MRS J.MAGNIER,M.TABOR,WESTERBERG W. M. Lordan AIDAN O’BRIEN, Ireland
TIMEFORM VIEW Won a Group 3 over this trip at Leopardstown last autumn but has come up short in another Group 3 at Leopardstown and the French 2000 Guineas this spring. Others are preferred. TFRHHIII Official BHA Rating 104
2 THESECRETADVERSARY (IRE) (
28) 9 6 (132)
215-156 Ch c St Mark’s Basilica (FR) - Too Soon To Panic (IRE) (Gleneagles (IRE))
D CAYTON PARK STUD/MRS JOHN MAGNIER Seamie Heffernan J. A. STACK, Ireland
Groom - Sarah McCory (Breeder - Coolmore & Cayton Park Stud)
Draw 2
TIMEFORM VIEW Free-going sort who reappeared to win a Group 3 at Leopardstown (7f) by 2 1/2 lengths from Power Blue. Respectable efforts in 2000 Guineas at Newmarket and Irish 2,000 Guineas at the Curragh since and the drop back to 7f is likely to help TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 108
3 ANDAB (IRE) (23
) 9 3 (129)
21-2323 B g Saxon Warrior (JPN) - Tickled Pink (IRE) (Invincible Spirit (IRE)) D AL SHAQAB RACING/TREVOR STEWART Dylan Browne McMonagle
JOSEPH PATRICK O’BRIEN, Ireland
Groom - Ashley Hussey (Breeder - T. Stewart)
Draw 12
TIMEFORM VIEW Listed winner at Dundalk on final 2-y-o start and has bettered that form in defeat this year, including 5 1/2 lengths third of 8 to Talk of New York in Listed race at Sandown (1m, good) 23 days ago, having to weave through. First-time visor replaces cheekpieces. TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 103
4 A
RDISIA (IRE)
(15) 9 3 (129)
20-0463 B g Ardad (IRE) - Garraun (IRE) (Tamayuz) ARDISIA PARTNERSHIP Colin Keane HUGO PALMER, Malpas
TIMEFORM VIEW Prolific juvenile, winning 5 times, including valuable Two-Year-Old Trophy at Redcar (Listed). Showed he’s trained on when fourth in the Group 3 Pavillion over 6f here last month but below that level when 3 1/2 lengths third of 6 to Ellusive Butterfly in Listed race at Epsom (7f, good to soft) latest TFRHHIII Official BHA Rating 103
The
Jersey Stakes (Group 3) (Class 1) -
Form Owner
5 AVICENNA (IRE) (
49)
9 3 (129)
11-20 Ch c Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Love Potion (IRE) (Galileo (IRE)) D GODOLPHIN Ray Dawson
ROGER VARIAN, Newmarket
Groom - Steven Edgar (Breeder - Mrs Sue Ann Foley) Draw 16
TIMEFORM VIEW 2-2 over 7f at Doncaster last year, latterly a Listed event. Lost unbeaten record but shaped well (despite not handling Dip) when 2 lengths second in Craven at Newmarket (1m, good to firm) on return. Can have a line put through his subsequent run in the 2000 Guineas there. Remains open to progress STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 2/5/2026 it was reported that the horse hung right-handed under pressure. TFRHHHHI Official BHA Rating 105
6 BILLECART (IRE) (49)
9 3 (129)
4-150 Ch c Night of Thunder (IRE) - Intense Pink (Pivotal) AMO RACING LTD & VALMONT Rowan Scott K. R. BURKE, Leyburn
Groom - Kishore Kadam (Breeder - James F. Hanly)
4
TIMEFORM VIEW All-weather novice winner on return in February but has seemingly had his limitations in a Newcastle Listed race and the 2,000 Guineas at Newmarket since. Has plenty to find on form. TFRHHIII Official BHA Rating 95
7
CA
TULLUS
(IRE) (28) 9 3 (129)
214-201 B g Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Communicate (Dubawi (IRE)) D GODOLPHIN William Buick
CHARLIE APPLEBY, Newmarket
Groom - Russell Archer (Breeder - Godolphin)
14
TIMEFORM VIEW Returned from breathing and gelding operations with a smart performance to blow apart a 17-runner Goodwood handicap (good to firm) 4 weeks ago. Definitely up to holding his own back in pattern company on that evidence. TFRHHHHI Official BHA Rating 107
8 COLORI FOREVER
(GB) (43) 9 3 (129)
152-121 B c Bated Breath - Colorando (Territories (IRE))
CD SCUDERIA ARCHI ROMANI Marco Ghiani
MARCO BOTTI, Newmarket
Groom - Bag Singh (Breeder - Scuderia Archi Romani)
Draw 13
TIMEFORM VIEW Took his record to 3-6 with a smart performance to see off 9 rivals in a handicap over C&D (good to firm) 6 weeks ago Looks good enough to make an impact outside of handicaps TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 103
S
9 INTO THE SKY (IRE) (49)
12-4 B c Starman - Kemble (IRE) (Kodiac)
9 3 (129)
MRS D TABOR, DR P WILSON & R STANBRIDGE Oisin Murphy JIM BOYLE, Epsom
Groom - Louisa Allen (Breeder - Pier House Stud) Draw 17
TIMEFORM VIEW Blitzed 12 rivals in 6.5f Newbury maiden (good to firm) on debut last summer and inexperience was the only thing which cost him victory in Group 2 Mill Reef back there (6f, soft) 23 days later. Failed to stay 1m in 2000 Guineas at Newmarket on return and remains a smart prospect back at shorter TFRHHHHI Official BHA Rating 107
The Jersey Stakes (Group 3) (Class 1) - continued
Form Owner
10 MORRIS DANCER (IRE) (311
)
9 3 (129)
0121- B c Palace Pier - Menuetto (Dubawi (IRE)) D GODOLPHIN Benoit de la Sayette JOHN & THADY GOSDEN, Newmarket
Groom - Vikram Singh (Breeder - Godolphin)
Draw 8
TIMEFORM VIEW Palace Pier colt who was edged out by Zavateri in Group 2 Vintage at Goodwood (7f, good) before taking his career record to 2-4 with a 1m Salisbury Listed success in August. Absent since but he appeals as one likely to make a smart 3-y-o TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 110
11 NEOLITHIC (IRE) (47)
9 3 (129)
001-313 B c Sioux Nation (USA) - Starlite Sienna (IRE) (Elusive Pimpernel (USA)) D WESTERBERG/MRS J MAGNIER/M TABOR/D SMITH Ryan Moore AIDAN O’BRIEN, Ireland
Groom - Bart O’Gorman (Breeder - T. Molan)
Draw 7
TIMEFORM VIEW Second success when comfortably taking a Gowran conditions race (7f, soft) in April. Creditable 2 1/4 lengths third of 7 to Causeway in Listed race at the Curragh (1m, good) since. More will be needed with first-time blinkers replacing cheekpieces. TFRHHIII Official BHA Rating 107
12
SABER STRIKE (IRE) (50)
9 3 (129) 1-1 B c Night of Thunder (IRE) - Swiss Air (Oasis Dream) D VICTORIOUS FOREVER Tom Marquand WILLIAM HAGGAS, Newmarket
TIMEFORM VIEW Night of Thunder colt who proved a class apart on his 6f Redcar debut last autumn and took the step up to Listed level in his stride when seeing off 5 rivals at the Newmarket Guineas meeting (7f, good) on reappearance in May Top prospect. TFRHHHHH Official BHA Rating 108
13 TAKE CHARGE STAR (IRE) (28) 9 3 (129)
316-250 B c Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Freedonia (Selkirk (USA)) D MARIBETH SANDFORD
J. P. MURTAGH, Ireland
Groom - Ryan McKeever (Breeder - Niarchos Family)
Ben Coen
Draw 1
TIMEFORM VIEW Useful but has just a Gowran maiden success from his 6 starts and there’s nothing in his record to suggest he can play a prominent role here. TFRHHIII Official BHA Rating 99
14 AMERICA QUEEN (IRE) (66)
124-2 Gr f Havana Grey - Misscomplacent (Compton Place)
TIMEFORM VIEW Won a Haydock maiden by 12 lengths on debut last summer and has made the frame in 3 subsequent starts at pattern level, seeing 7f out well when neck second of 12 to Azleet in Nell Gwyn at Newmarket on return 66 days ago. TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 108
The
Jersey Stakes (Group 3) (Class 1) - continued
Form Owner
15
DO
MINA IGNIS (FR) (48)
1-30 B f Pinatubo (IRE) - Your Ladyship (IRE) (Lawman (FR))
TIMEFORM VIEW €300,000 breeze-up purchase who created a very favourable impression when slamming 8 rivals on 6f debut at Southwell last November Hooded, shaped well when 2 lengths third in Fred Darling at Newbury (7f, good) 5 months later but disappointing in 1000 Guineas at Newmarket since. Hood left off now. TFRHHIII Official BHA Rating 97
16 GREEN SENSE (IRE) (20)
20130-6 B f Starman - Big Boned (USA) (Street Sense (USA))
BOYD RACING LLC
JOSEPH PATRICK O’BRIEN, Ireland
Groom - Justin Houlihan (Breeder - N. Hartery)
9 0 (126)
James McDonald
Draw 3
TIMEFORM VIEW Won Group 2 Prix Robert Papin at Chantilly (6f, good to soft) last summer. Respectable 4 1/2 lengths sixth of 8 to Naomis in Group 2 Prix de Sandringham there (1m, good to firm) on reappearance 20 days ago. Has something to find on form in what looks a strong renewal. TFRHHIII Official BHA Rating 106
17 THE PRETTIEST STAR (GB) (48)
12-4 B f Starman - Ediyva (IRE) (Kingman)
WATHNAN RACING
ED WALKER, Upper Lambourn (Breeder - Northern Star Bloodstock Ltd)
9 0 (126)
James Doyle
Draw 10
TIMEFORM VIEW Followed a debut win with a second in the Group 2 Rockfel at Newmarket (7f, good to firm). Returned with an even better effort when 3 1/2 lengths fourth of 19 to True Love in 1000 Guineas there (1m, good to firm) 48 days ago. Subsequently purchased by Wathnan Racing. Capable of winning at Group level. TFRHHHHI Official BHA Rating 109
Result: 1st 2nd 3rd 4th
Distances: 1-2 2-3 Time: Min . Secs.
NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 17
Blinkers worn first time by No. 11 Visor worn first time by No. 3 Tongue Strap worn by No. 13
Standard Time: 1 min 30.34 secs
Record Time: 1 min 23.66 secs by Hickory age 7 wt 8-5 good to firm 10/05/25
2-1 Saber Strike (IRE), 5-1 Into The Sky (IRE), 7-1 The Prettiest Star (GB), 9-1 Catullus (IRE), 10-1 Thesecretadversary (IRE), 12-1 Avicenna (IRE), 14-1 Morris Dancer (IRE), 16-1 America Queen (IRE), Colori Forever (GB), Neolithic (IRE), 20-1 Dorset (IRE), 22-1 Andab (IRE), 33-1 Green Sense (IRE), 66-1 Ardisia (IRE), Take Charge Star (IRE), 80-1 Billecart (IRE) Domina Ignis (FR)
The Jersey Stakes (Group 3) (Class 1) -
Timeform Summary
This looks a good Jersey. SABER STRIKE created a really good impression when winning a Newmarket Listed race over this trip on his second start and gets the vote but there are plenty of dangers, headed by 1000 Guineas fourth The Prettiest Star for last year’s winning stable. Avicenna is a lot better than he showed in the 2000 Guineas and is also shortlisted along with Into The Sky, who patently failed to stay 1m in the Guineas, and Catullus, so impressive in handicap company at Goodwood.
1. SABER STRIKE (IRE) 2. THE PRETTIEST STAR 3. AVICENNA (IRE)
5.00 Fifth Race
Ascot Racecourse is giving a prize of £300 to the lad or girl responsible for the best turned out horse, and a prize of £300 to the lad or girl responsible for the winning horse
The Wokingham Stakes
(Heritage Handicap)
Six Furlongs (6f) (1,200 metres) For Three Year Olds And Upwards
(Class 2) Advertised Total prize fund £175.000 (FOR CONDITIONS OF THIS RACE SEE PAGE 79)
Stalls - Centre
Owners Prize Money. Winner £71103, Second £35560, Third £17780, Fourth £8890, Fifth £4445, Sixth £2223. (Penalty Value £90195) Weights raised 2lbandparagraphs27to31oftheWeightsandHandicappingCodecompliedwithwhereapplicable.36EliminatedUnderRules(I)9and(I)10.SS Form Owner Trainer Age
1 SPY CHIEF (GB) (
28) 4 9 12 (138)
20630-2 B g Kingman - Shirocco Star (Shirocco (GER))
D GODOLPHIN William Buick
JOHN & THADY GOSDEN, Newmarket
Groom - Arif Karacaoglu (Breeder - Meon Valley Stud)
Dra
TIMEFORM VIEW Enthusiastic sort who acquitted himself well several times in 2025, including when second in Jersey Stakes here. Did best of those that raced near the strong pace when second in Salisbury Listed contest on return 4 weeks ago, albeit looking awkward under pressure. This tough on handicap bow
2 SOLDIER’S TREE (IRE)
TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 108
(28) 5 9 11 (137)
3-123 B g Soldier’s Call - Maontri (IRE) (Catcher In The Rye (IRE))
ROXHOLME RACING Silvestre De Sousa
JAMES OWEN, Newmarket
Groom - Conal Kavanagh (Breeder - Matthew Tynan)
Draw 14
TIMEFORM VIEW Progressive 5-y-o who won a maiden at Dundalk in January and further progress has followed, running a cracker starting out for new yard when third in Listed company at Salisbury (6f) in May, that despite racing freely Again goes minus a hood but he remains open to improvement now handicapping. TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 107
3
RUN
BOY RUN (GB)
(84) 5 9 9 (135)
060120 B g Rajasinghe (IRE) - Instructress (Diktat)
D PHIL CUNNINGHAM
RICHARD SPENCER, Newmarket
Groom - Saleem Ahmed (Breeder - Phil Cunningham)
George Wood
Draw 16
TIMEFORM VIEW Acquitted himself well in top-end handicaps last summer and he found things panning out well when landing Ayr Gold Cup (6f, soft) in September Added to his tally at Meydan (5f) in February and whilst he had excuses in Group 1 company last time, he has a career-high mark to contend with here. TFRHHIII Official BHA Rating 105
TIMEFORM VIEW Low-mileage 4-y-o who was most impressive when making a winning debut for Andrew Balding at Newmarket (6f) in April and, well in under a penalty, followed up with the minimum of fuss back there at the Guineas Meeting. 10lb higher now but he has to be high on the shortlist again.
TFRHHHHI Official BHA Rating 105
The
Wokingham Stakes (Heritage Handicap) (Class 2) - continued
Form Owner
5 MITBAAHY (IRE) (8
Trainer Age st lb (lbs)
4) 7 9 8 (134)
0100/2-0 B g Profitable (IRE) - Wrood (USA) (Invasor (ARG))
D MRS FITRI HAY
Billy Loughnane
CHARLES HILLS, Lambourn
Groom - Victoria Knight (Breeder - N. Hartery) Draw 27
TIMEFORM VIEW Smart performer at his best but he’s been very lightly raced in recent seasons and ran poorly after 14 months off in Listed company at Doncaster in March. That is hardly an ideal preparation ahead of an assignment like this on handicap debut. Tongue strap on 1st time following breathing operation. TFRHHIII Official BHA Rating 104
6 BINHAREER (IRE) (38)
12361-2 Gr g Dark Angel (IRE) - Silk Bow (Elusive City (USA))
D BF SALHIA STUD LIMITED
4 9 8 (134)
Tom Marquand WILLIAM HAGGAS, Newmarket
Groom - Moin Arif (Breeder - Yeomanstown Stud)
Dra
22
TIMEFORM VIEW Got back on the up with an impressive victory in 19-runner Coral Sprint Trophy at York (6f) in October Raised 10lb on the back of that and he improved further when second over same C&D on return to action in May, finishing off his race very well. Up further 5lb but one to be very positive about TFRHHHHI Official BHA Rating 104
Groom - Muhammad Ifran (Breeder - Miss Carla M Bowers)
TIMEFORM VIEW Smart gelding who won the International here last summer before running out a clear-cut winner of the Stewards’ Cup under a penalty a week later. Excuses when down the field in pair of Group contests at Meydan earlier this year and no surprise to see him give a good account (has gone well fresh). TFR
8 HEATHCLIFF (GB) (42)
3-31240 B g Iffraaj - Isola Verde (Oasis Dream) D JAN & PETER HOPPER & MICHELLE MORRIS
103
5 9 7 (133)
Cieren Fallon JAMES FANSHAWE, Newmarket
Groom - Jarek Dvorak (Breeder - Mr & Mrs P Hopper, Mr & Mrs M Morris)
Draw 19
TIMEFORM VIEW Multiple All-Weather scorer who added to his tally at Lingfield (7f) in February before a good second in Listed company next time. Below that level making belated turf debut in 7f Listed contest at Haydock 6 weeks ago and looks to have plenty on his plate from this mark back in a handicap TFRHHIII Official BHA Rating 103
9 DUBAI BLING (IRE) (44)
4 9 6 (132)
3-30012 B g Dark Angel (IRE) - Millicent Fawcett (Kingman) D HUSSEY OWEN WHOLEY Oisin Murphy HUGO PALMER, Malpas
Groom - Lydia Bradley (Breeder - Irish National Stud Mare Syndicate III) Draw 23
TIMEFORM VIEW Useful sort who doubled his career tally in a 16-runner handicap at Sakhir (Bahrain) in April and looked unlucky not to follow up back on these shores when second behind a stablemate at Chester 6 weeks ago, short of room at a crucial stage. This tougher back up in trip but he’s not ruled out TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 102
The Wokingham Stakes (Heritage Handicap) (Class 2) -
continued
10 ROYAL ZABEEL (IRE)
(42) 5 9 6 (132)
001-045 B g Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Lady’s Maid (USA) (More Than Ready (USA))
D THE HORSE WATCHERS 9 Jason Watson
MICHAEL APPLEBY, Oakham
Groom - Jonathan Elmslie (Breeder - Rabbah Bloodstock Limited)
Draw 3
TIMEFORM VIEW 5-y-o who enhanced his fine All-Weather record when taking Listed contest at Southwell (6f) in November. Lightly raced since, matching the best of his turf form when fifth in last month’s Victoria Cup (7f) and he’s another holding definite each-way claims returned to sprinting.
11 LEOVANNI (IRE) (119)
1130/4-4 B f Kodi Bear (IRE) - Kassandra (IRE) (Dandy Man (IRE))
4 9 5 (131)
C WATHNAN RACING James McDonald K. R. BURKE, Leyburn
Groom - Alex Cliffe (Breeder - KCS Bloodstock Ltd)
6
TIMEFORM VIEW Sparsely raced since running out a ready winner of the Queen Mary in 2024 but she shaped as if retaining all her ability after a further 9 months off when fourth in 6-runner Listed race at Lingfield (5f) in February. Tongue tie worn then is retained following a breathing operation.
12 HAMMER THE HAMMER (IRE)
(37) 4 9 5 (131)
12056-0 B c Coulsty (IRE) - Ranallagh Rocket (IRE) (Acclamation)
D MR B. T. MCDONALD Kevin Stott KEVIN RYAN, Hambleton
Groom - Vikram Singh (Breeder - N Hartery) Draw 7
TIMEFORM VIEW Completed a hat-trick last spring at Chester and ended the season with solid efforts in Ayr Gold Cup and Coral Sprint Trophy. Shaped as if the run was needed after 7 months off (also had breathing operation) when well held at York in May and this can reveal more. Tongue strap on 1st time.
13 C
ABURN (IRE) (56)
4 9 4 (130)
001-030 Gr g Twilight Son - Tigrilla (IRE) (Clodovil (IRE)) D ANTRAM, PEMBERTON, LANCASTER & HARROD Colin Keane JAMES TATE, Newmarket
TIMEFORM VIEW Dual winner as a juvenile who got back on scoreboard when taking small-field handicap at Yarmouth (6f) in September Bounced back to his best when third in Doncaster Listed event (6f) in March but he ran below-par when last of 12 in handicap at Haydock (7f) a month later. Return to 6f may well help. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on
5/
/
it was reported that the horse would prefer an easier surface. TFRHHIII Official BHA Rating 100
14 ROMAN DRAGON (GB) (
TIMEFORM VIEW Chester specialist who recorded his eighth course success when landing a 10-runner handicap there in May, beating Dubai Bling by a head Not seen to best effect either start since, left poorly placed when down the field at Epsom 2 weeks ago but he finished well held in this contest 12 months ago.
The
Wokingham Stakes (Heritage Handicap) (Class 2) - continued
Form Owner
15 FLASH HARRY (GB) (28)
Trainer Age st lb (lbs)
12310-6 Ch g Harry Angel (IRE) - Mrs Todd (Foxwedge (AUS)) D DEAUVILLE DAZE PARTNERSHIP
4 9 4 (130)
Rossa Ryan
CLIVE COX, Hungerford
Groom - Amy Dickens (Breeder - Lady Whent)
TIMEFORM VIEW Low-mileage 4-y-o who justified good support when landing small field Goodwood handicap (6f) in August. Had softer ground as an excuse in the Ayr Gold Cup on final start and feasible to think last month’s Salisbury run was needed. Return to quicker ground certainly rates a plus back in a handicap TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 100
16 FANDOM (GB) (20)
5 9 4 (130)
0-22631 B g Showcasing - Brogan (Pivotal) (in 5lb ex) D VOLARE AVIATION LTD
Sean Levey RICHARD HANNON, Marlborough
Groom - Karan Singh (Breeder - Chasemore Farm)
Draw 1
TIMEFORM VIEW Useful form in the US earlier in his career. Mixed record for a host of different yards recently but right back to best for Richard Hannon of late, his speed looking a real asset when landing 14-runner handicap at Thirsk (6f) 3 weeks ago. 5lb penalty to shoulder but that may not prove his limit. TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 95 (+4)
17 FAR ABOVE DREAM (IRE) (35) 4 9 3 (129)
6101-11 B g Far Above (IRE) - Silk Slippers (Oasis Dream) D MR GORDON MCDOWALL Kieran Shoemark JAMES OWEN, Newmarket
TIMEFORM VIEW Low-mileage 4-y-o who picked up where he left off after 7 months off when scoring at Goodwood in May and further progress when bringing up the hat-trick away from the Sussex Downs at Newbury (6f) 5 weeks ago. Respected for excellent stable who had a winner here on Wednesday. TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 99
18 TEN POUNDS (IRE) (21) 5 9 3 (129)
1-40002 B g Ten Sovereigns (IRE) - Lady Fashion (Oasis Dream) D VALMONT Jamie Spencer
TIMEFORM VIEW A smart 6f/7f winner who posted an excellent third in this race 12 months ago in the care of Harry Charlton. Yet to get his head in front for present yard but teed himself up nicely for another crack at this with a good second in Listed company at Carlisle (5f) 3 weeks ago TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 99 (+3)
19 COMPLETELY RANDOM (GB) (42
) 5 9 2 (128)
04-1100 Gr g Havana Grey - Random Success (IRE) (Shamardal (USA))
Groom - Chris Cogan
TIMEFORM VIEW Landed back-to-back handicap/Listed contests on All-Weather in January and shaped better than bare result having been poorly placed when tenth in last month’s Victoria Cup here 6 weeks ago. Shaped well when fifth in this race last year and he has services of Ryan Moore this time. Cheekpieces on. TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 98
The Wokingham Stakes (Heritage Handicap) (Class 2) - continued
Form Owner
20
THUNDERBEAR (IRE) (54)
Trainer Age st lb (lbs)
0514-60 B g Kodi Bear (IRE) - Speronella (Raven’s Pass (USA))
D WILLIAM ARMITAGE & JWD PARTNERSHIP
6 9 2 (128)
James J. G. Ryan JACK W DAVISON, Ireland
Groom - Paddy Stringer (Breeder - Killarkin Stud)
Draw 15
TIMEFORM VIEW Irish raider who ran right up to his best when successful in 10-runner Listed race at Naas (6f, soft) in October Looked a bit rusty on return to action at Cork but easy to overlook his latest run back at Naas having met with trouble in running. Returns to handicaps from a competitive mark. TFRHHIII Official BHA Rating 98
21 CANDY (GB) (259)
000416- B c Ardad (IRE) - Danzena (Denounce)
D PHIL CUNNINGHAM
4 9 2 (128)
Saffie Osborne RICHARD SPENCER, Newmarket
Groom - Molly Peters (Breeder - Exors of the Late Mr W C Wragg)
w 20
TIMEFORM VIEW Came into his own during autumn of 2-y-o campaign and has done likewise last season, impressing when landing the Ayr Silver Cup (6f, soft) in September. Appeared beaten on merit when sixth in Listed company here (5f) on final start but not ruled out on return for stable in excellent heart TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 98
22 FAST TRACK HARRY (GB) (
38) 4 9 1 (127)
0-11000 Ch g Harry Angel (IRE) - Olympic Runner (Exceed And Excel (AUS))
D MR J. C. SMITH Jack Nicholls (5)
CLIVE COX, Hungerford
Groom - Firooz Pascha (Breeder - Littleton Stud)
Draw 21
TIMEFORM VIEW Showed improved form when scoring at Lingfield and Newcastle first 2 starts this year. In better heart than recent form figures would imply, not ideally placed when eleventh of 22 in handicap at York (6f) 38 days ago. Unlikely we’ve seen all he has to offer yet on turf.
23 APOLLO ONE (GB) (14
TFRHHIII Official BHA Rating 97
) 8 9 1 (127)
002030 Ch g Equiano (FR) - Boonga Roogeta (Tobougg (IRE))
CD PCRACING.CO.UK
C. Soumillon P. CHARALAMBOUS & J. CLUTTERBUCK, Newmarket (Breeder - Peter Charalambous)
Draw 31
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner who finished runner-up in the Portland at Doncaster and in a Group 3 here last season. Exploits have been rather mixed since the turn of the year but he finds himself on a competitive mark if dispelling a lesser effort at Epsom (6f, soft) 2 weeks ago.
TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 97 (-2)
24 EVENING SAIGON (IRE) (50)
32/10-12 B g Harry Angel (IRE) - Hoodna (IRE) (Invincible Spirit (IRE)) D WA
4 9 1
(127)
Callum Rodriguez
TIMEFORM VIEW Low-mileage 4-y-o who impressed when making a winning return at Newcastle (6f) in April and further progress when finishing a neck second behind Far Above Dream at Goodwood since. Fact he hung/flashed tail under pressure issued warning signs but no doubting he has more wins in him. Cheekpieces on.
TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 97
The Wokingham Stakes (Heritage Handicap) (Class 2)
Form Owner
25 REALIGN (FR)
(21)
- continued
Trainer Age st lb (lbs)
4 9 1 (127)
0010-01 B g Blue Point (IRE) - Maggies Angel (IRE) (Dark Angel (IRE))(in 5lb ex)
D WATHNAN RACING
Groom - Safid Alam (Breeder - Sas Mata Horse) Draw 10
James Doyle WILLIAM HAGGAS, Newmarket
TIMEFORM VIEW Improved again following a gelding operation, successful at Haydock (6f) in September and all the better for his Newmarket reappearance with cheekpieces added when going in again at Carlisle (6f) 3 weeks ago. Remains low mileage and big player under a penalty for top stable. TFRHHHHH Official BHA Rating 92 (+6)
2
6
TOYOTOM
I (FR) (13) 5 9 1 (127)
05-5631 B g Blue Point (IRE) - Tribune (FR) (Grand Slam (USA))(in 5lb ex)
D JINKY FARMS
Daniel Tudhope DAVID O’MEARA, Upper Helmsley (Breeder - Ecurie Des Monceaux)
TIMEFORM VIEW Listed winner when trained in France and worked his way back to form this year for present yard, capitalising on a drop in grade when successful at Goodwood (6f) 2 weeks ago. Can remain competitive under a penalty back up in class
27 SONDAD (GB) (14) 5 9 1 (127)
2023-01 B g Washington DC (IRE) - Penny Garcia (Indesatchel (IRE))(in 5lb ex) CD G ROUTLEDGE RACING Joanna Mason MICHAEL & DAVID EASTERBY, Sheriff Hutton
Groom - Gypsy Liddelow (Breeder - Mr J. Bowers)
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner who was progressive throughout 2025 who stepped up plenty on his seasonal return at York when running out a convincing winner of 6f Epsom handicap (soft) for second consecutive season 2 weeks ago. Effective on this faster ground and he holds solid each-way claims. TFRHHHII Official BHA
28 TREFOR (IRE) (26)
3210-04 B g Invincible Army (IRE) - Silk Bow (Elusive City (USA)) D BF JULIE MARTI
5 9 0 (126)
CHARLES HILLS, Lambourn
Groom - John Cannon (Breeder - Yeomanstown Stud) Draw 9
TIMEFORM VIEW Won a big-field handicap at York, his third win of the campaign last summer, and shaped really when fourth of 7 in handicap at Windsor (6f, good to firm) 26 days ago, the gaps just not opening when he needed them to. This understandably rates much tougher, however TFRHHIII Official BHA Rating 96 (-1)
Result: 1st 2nd 3rd 4th
Distances: 1-2 2-3 Time: Min . Secs.
NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 28
Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 5, 12. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 19, 24. Hood worn by No. 15. Blinkers worn by No. 7. Visor worn by No. 3, 14, 27.
Tongue Strap worn by No. 11, 22. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 9, 13, 18, 25.
Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 5, 11.
The Wokingham Stakes
Standard Time: 1 min 14.90 secs
Record Time: 1 min 10.48 secs by Get It age 7 wt 9-7 good to firm, 09/05/25
2025: GET IT 7 9 3 Seamie Heffernan 28-1 (George Baker) 28 ran
Forecast:
4-1 Binhareer (IRE), 9-2 Double Rush (IRE), 8-1 Realign (FR), 11-1 Spy Chief (GB), Ten Pounds (IRE), 12-1 Completely Random (GB), 16-1 Fandom (GB), Far Above Dream (IRE), Royal Zabeel (IRE), Sondad (GB), 22-1 Evening Saigon (IRE), 22-1 Soldier’s Tree (IRE), 25-1 Two Tribes (GB), 28-1 Apollo One (GB), Candy (GB), Dubai Bling (IRE), Hammer The Hammer (IRE), Leovanni (IRE), Toyotomi (FR), Trefor (IRE), 33-1 Flash Harry (GB), Run Boy Run (GB), 40-1 Fast Track Harry (GB), 50-1 Mitbaahy (IRE), Thunderbear (IRE), 66-1 Heathcliff (GB), Roman Dragon (GB), 80-1 Caburn (IRE)
Timeform Summary
A smashing renewal of the Wokingham with any number holding chances. REALIGN had clearly come on plenty for his reappearance and made his class tell when scoring in good style at Carlisle 3 weeks ago and rates a big player again under a penalty. His stablemate Binhareer is feared on the back of an excellent York second, with Double Rush another of definite interest having made it 2-2 for Andrew Balding at Newmarket in May. Sondad, Far Above Dream and Completely Random also make each-way appeal.
1. RE
5.35 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 Golden Gates Stakes
(Handicap)
One Mile About Two Furlongs (9f Abt 212yds) (Approx. 2,000 metres) For Three Year Olds
(Class 2) Advertised Total prize fund £120,000 (FOR CONDITIONS OF THIS RACE SEE PAGE 79)
Stalls - Inside
Owners Prize Money. Winner £48756, Second £24384, Third £12192, Fourth £6096, Fifth £3048, Sixth £1524. (Penalty Value £61848) Weights raised 2lbandparagraphs27to31oftheWeightsandHandicappingCodecompliedwithwhereapplicable.14EliminatedUnderRules(I)9and(I)10.SS Form Owner Trainer st
1 BOURBON BLUES (GB)
(35) 9 9 (135) 5322-30 B g Space Blues (IRE) - Upper Street (IRE) (Dansili) M. HUGHES, M. KERR-DINEEN AND PARTNERS Joe Leavy BRIAN MEEHAN, Manton
Groom - Yousuf Mohammed (Breeder - Dunchurch Lodge Stud Company)
TIMEFORM VIEW Useful performer. Showed he’s trained on well when 2 1/2 lengths third of 7 to Morshdi in Listed race at Newmarket (9f, good) on reappearance but well behind a few of these in the London Gold Cup at Newbury since. TFRHIIII Official BHA Rating 103
2 SAHARA KING (GB) (35)
1-522 B c Too Darn Hot - Kahala Queen (IRE) (Shamardal (USA))
9 7 (133)
WATHNAN RACING James Doyle
RICHARD HANNON, Marlborough
Groom - Vikram Singh (Breeder - Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum)
TIMEFORM VIEW Too Darn Hot colt who is progressing very well, following his 3 3/4 lengths second to Evanesco on handicap debut with a near miss behind Lost Boys in the London Gold Cup at Newbury (1 1/4m, good to firm) last month Wears first-time cheekpieces Even better to come and top of the list. TFRHHHHH Official BHA Rating 101
3 EVANESCO (GB) (48)
2610-41 B c Too Darn Hot - Golden Gazelle (IRE) (Galileo (IRE)) D AMO RACING LIMITED
TIMEFORM VIEW Improved and very useful effort when winning 5-runner handicap at Newmarket (1 1/4m, good to firm, 9/2) 48 days ago by 3 3/4 lengths from the reopposing Sahara King, who has gone close in the London Gold Cup since. Has to enter calculations
4 SPYCE (GB) (35)
214-54 B c Too Darn Hot - Fly (Pastoral Pursuits)
TFRHHHHI Official BHA Rating 100
9 6 (132)
MARTIN TEDHAM & WASDELL PROPERTIES LTD. Rossa Ryan ALAN KING, Barbury Castle
Groom - Edie Garrett (Breeder - T. R. G. Vestey)
Draw 2
TIMEFORM VIEW Useful juvenile, including third in listed race. Fair reappearance fifth in the Classic Trial at Sandown before advancing his form when 3 1/4 lengths fourth of 10 to Lost Boys (Sahara King second) in London Gold Cup at Newbury (1 1/4m, good) 35 days ago, running on after meeting some trouble. Well drawn.
TFRHHHHI Official BHA Rating 100
The Golden Gates Stakes (Handicap) (Class 2) - continued
Form Owner
5 ACCREDIT (GB) (246)
311- B c Dubawi (IRE) - Entitle (Dansili)
JUDDMONTE
NON-RUNNER
JOHN & THADY GOSDEN, Newmarket (Breeder - Juddmonte Farms Ltd)
9 5 (131)
TIMEFORM VIEW Dubawi colt out of a half-sister to Enable who won over 1m at Sandown (maiden on heavy) and Haydock (novice on good to soft) last autumn. Faces very different ground on his handicap debut/reappearance but there’s surely more to come from him in 2026. Drawn widest NON RUNNER TFRIIIII Official BHA
6 BAYAANN (GB) (12)
1-21 B c Too Darn Hot - Madonna Dell’orto (Montjeu (IRE))
9 4 (130)
SHEIKH AHMED AL MAKTOUM Cieren Fallon WILLIAM HAGGAS, Newmarket
Groom - Jan Gazdik (Breeder - Genesis Green Stud Ltd)
Draw 5
TIMEFORM VIEW Promising start, making it 2-3 in 1m Windsor novice (good to soft) 12 days ago. Marquand seemingly prefers Princling but he’s well drawn and should have more to offer in handicaps for his top stable. TFRHHHHI Official BHA Rating 98
7 NIL BUA GAN DUA (USA) (40)
9 3 (129)
435-31 B c American Pharoah (USA) - Bellize (USA) (Noble Mission) D A.K. WHELAN/REEVES THOROUGHBRED RACING Dylan Browne McMonagle
JOSEPH PATRICK O’BRIEN, Ireland
Groom - Ricky Da Silva (Breeder - Thor-Bred Stables Llc.)
Draw 11
TIMEFORM VIEW Got off the mark at the fifth time of asking when seeing off 4 rivals in a conditions event at Roscommon (10.4f, good) 40 days ago. From a stable among the winners this week but he looks to face a stiff task now switching to a handicap off a mark of 97. TFRHHIII Official BHA Rating 97
8 HARMONICS (IRE) (15)
511 B c Lucky Vega (IRE) - Listentome (FR) (Galileo (IRE))
9 3 (129)
D ACE STUD Shane Foley
JOHN & THADY GOSDEN, Newmarket (Breeder - Yulong Investments)
Draw 10
TIMEFORM VIEW Struck at the second time of asking in 1m Southwell maiden in May and looked potentially smart when a 6-length winner of a 1 1/4m Doncaster novice (firm) a fortnight ago. Rapid improver for top yard. TFRHHHHI Official BHA Rating 97
9 SUNSET ON LEROS (GB) (50)
4143-03 Ch c Almanzor (FR) - Juliet Capulet (IRE) (Dark Angel (IRE)) MR PAUL HUNT & LUCIE BOTTI
MARCO BOTTI, Newmarket
Groom - Dilawar Khan (Breeder - Cheveley Park Stud Limited)
9 3 (129)
Marco Ghiani
Draw 6
TIMEFORM VIEW Useful juvenile. Well beaten on 1m Kempton reappearance but ran better with blinkers added (replaced by cheekpieces here) when 6 1/2 lengths third of 14 in Italian 2000 Guineas at Milan (1m, good) last month. Steps up in trip for handicap debut from a mark which isn’t obviously generous
TFRHHIII Official BHA Rating 97
The Golden Gates Stakes (Handicap) (Class 2) - continued
Form Owner
10 BALZAC (GER) (14
)
3-1330 B c Japan - Brit Wit (High Chaparral (IRE))
9 3 (129)
MRS JANE CHAPPLE-HYAM Billy Loughnane JANE CHAPPLE-HYAM, Newmarket
Groom - Sameer Khan (Breeder - Gunther Schmidt)
w 15
TIMEFORM VIEW Useful sort who was third in the Blue Riband at Epsom and Derby Trial at Lingfield (both Listed) this spring. Not up to the Derby at Epsom a couple of weeks ago. This is more realistic but it’s tough to argue a mark of 97 looks generous. TFRHHIII Official BHA Rating 97
11
AMADEUS MOZART (IRE) (
16) 9 2 (128)
1-202 B c Wootton Bassett - Pendant (IRE) (Galileo (IRE)) MR M. TABOR, D. SMITH & MRS JOHN MAGNIER Ryan Moore AIDAN O’BRIEN, Ireland
Groom - David Cagney (Breeder - Coolmore)
w 8
TIMEFORM VIEW Useful colt who was 7 lengths second of 4 to Endorsement in Listed race at Leopardstown (1 1/2m, soft) 16 days ago. Drops back in trip for handicap debut off a mark which demands improvement. TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 96
12 LOST BOYS (IRE) (
35) 9 2 (128)
331-11 Ch c Night of Thunder (IRE) - Ocean Wave (Le Havre (IRE)) D WATHNAN RACING James McDonald DAVID MENUISIER, Pulborough
TIMEFORM VIEW Night of Thunder colt who shaded a close finish in 1 1/4m Sandown handicap on reappearance (good) before improving a good chunk again to get the better of another photo with Sahara King for the London Gold Cup at Newbury (1 1/4m, good). Since purchased by Wathnan Racing. Will go on improving. TFRHHHHI Official BHA Rating 96
13 ALLEGRESSE (GB) (
14)
2110-40 B g Oasis Dream - A Legacy (Archipenko (USA))
8 13 (125)
MICK AND JANICE MARISCOTTI Oisin Murphy ANDREW BALDING, Kingsclere
Groom - Vishesh Jogessur (Breeder - Miss K. Rausing)
Draw 1
TIMEFORM VIEW Won back-to-back 1m novices at Kempton as a juvenile. Showed he’s trained on when 2 1/2 lengths last of 4 in a useful conditions race at Goodwood (1m) on reappearance and possibly unsuited by soft ground on 1 1/4m Epsom handicap debut since. Yard won this last year STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 6/6/2026 it was reported that the horse lost its action. TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 93
14 PERISHER (IRE) (42)
8 11 (123)
253-311 Gr g Australia - Lynn Britt Cabin (IRE) (Dark Angel (IRE)) D AUSTRALIA BLOODSTOCK TWO William Buick
JOSEPH PATRICK O’BRIEN, Ireland
Groom - Michael Freaney (Breeder - Knockainey Stud)
Draw 7
TIMEFORM VIEW Going the right way now, winning 1m Gowran maiden in April and producing a useful effort to follow up in 6-runner conditions event at Naas (10.4f, good, 11/8) 6 weeks ago, albeit having the run of the race. TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 91
The Golden Gates Stakes (Handicap) (Class 2) - continued
Form Owner Trainer st lb
15 PRINCLING (GB) (
21)
22-14 B c Kingman - Frankellina (Frankel)
8 11 (123)
BF MR A. E. OPPENHEIMER Tom Marquand WILLIAM HAGGAS, Newmarket
TIMEFORM VIEW Promising colt who landed short odds in 1m Wetherby novice on reappearance before producing a useful effort when fourth of 14 in rearranged Silver Bowl at Carlisle (1m, good) 3 weeks ago. Shapes as if this step up to 1 1/4m will suit One to be interested in.
16 FOLK PAGEANT (GB) (14) 8 10 (122)
2-10111 B f Masar (IRE) - Lady Marian (GER) (Nayef (USA)) D SHEIKH HAMDAN BIN MOHAMMED AL MAKTOUM Rowan Scott CHARLIE JOHNSTON, Middleham
Groom - Khet Singh (Breeder - Godolphin)
Draw 4
TIMEFORM VIEW Most progressive, making it 4 wins in last 5 starts when seeing off 8 rivals in 1 1/4m Epsom handicap (soft) on Derby day. Also a winner on good to firm. Handily drawn in stall 4 and looks capable of even better. TFRHHHHI Official BHA Rating 90
17 ECHO OF STARS (IRE) (22)
8 10 (122)
42-41 B c Sea The Stars (IRE) - Valais Girl (Holy Roman Emperor (IRE)) D MRS FITRI HAY Jamie Spencer OLIVER COLE, Whatcombe
TIMEFORM VIEW Son of Sea The Stars who was fitted with a tongue strap and didn’t need to improve on previous form to open his account in a Chepstow novice (1 1/4m, good to firm) 3 weeks ago. Did that cosily enough but pitched in deep on handicap debut TFRHHIII Official BHA Rating 90
Result: 1st 2nd
Distances: 1-2
NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 17
.
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 2, 9. Tongue Strap worn by No. 17.
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 14
Standard Time: 2 mins 10.75 secs
Record Time: 2 mins 1.90 secs by The Fugue age 5 wt 8-11 good to firm, 18/06/14
2025: QUAI DE BETHUNE (FR) 3 9 2 Oisin Murphy 12-1 (Andrew Balding) 15 ran
Forecast:
4-1 Lost Boys (IRE), 5-1 Sahara King (GB), 7-1 Princling (GB), 15-2 Harmonics (IRE), 10-1 Evanesco (GB), Perisher (IRE), 14-1 Amadeus Mozart (IRE), Bayaann (GB), Echo of Stars (IRE), 16-1 Spyce (GB), 18-1 Folk Pageant (GB), Nil Bua Gan Dua (USA), 25-1 Balzac (GER), 28-1 Bourbon Blues (GB), 33-1 Allegresse (GB), Sunset On Leros (GB)
The
Timeform Summary
Stakes
Wathnan Racing purchased SAHARA KING and Lost Boys after they finished 1-2 in last month’s London Gold Cup and that pair might fight out the finish to another top handicap The former was narrowly denied at Newbury but is seemingly preferred by James Doyle and is taken to turn the tables in new cheekpieces. Folk Pageant, Harmonics and Spyce, another from the London Gold Cup, are a few of many others to consider in this red-hot race. 1. SAHARA
with Gr.1 sire
Stakes horses from
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 Queen Alexandra Stakes
(GBBPlus Race)
Two Miles Five Furlongs Abt 143 Yards (21f Abt 143yds) (Approx. 4,400 metres)
For Four Year Olds And Upwards
(Class 2) Advertised Total prize fund £120,000 (FOR CONDITIONS OF THIS RACE SEE PAGE 79)
Stalls - Inside
Owners Prize Money. Winner £51204, Second £25596, Third £12804, Fourth £6396. (Penalty Value £64800) A SS
Form Owner Trainer Age st
1 A PIECE OF HEAVEN (FR)
(43) 8 9 4 (130)
32/3-221 B g Jukebox Jury (IRE) - Activa (GER) (Sendawar (IRE))
SYNDICATES.RACING Dylan Brow
JOSEPH PATRICK O’BRIEN, Ireland
Groom - Daire Davis (Breeder - Mrs Sheila Audoersch)
w 10
TIMEFORM VIEW Sent off favourite for the Copper Horse here on stable debut in 2024 (finished mid-field). Only one run last year but has been standing his racing better this season, landing the Chester Cup by 1/2 length from Maxi King 6 weeks ago. Had the plum draw last time but can give another good account
2 BERKSHIRE SUNDANCE
TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 105
(IRE) (43) 6 9 4 (130)
01-0116 Ch g Decorated Knight - Hugs ‘n Kisses (IRE) (Noverre (USA))
BERKSHIRE PARTS & PANELS LTD NO1 FANCLUB Oisin Murphy ANDREW BALDING, Kingsclere
Groom - James Le Gros (Breeder - Highfort Stud)
Draw 9
TIMEFORM VIEW Enhanced his very good strike rate in handicaps when winning over 2m at Newcastle on Good Friday in first-time cheekpieces From 7lb higher mark, ran at least as well back on turf when sixth behind a couple of today’s rivals in the Chester Cup, but more needed in this contest TFRHHIII Official BHA Rating 96
3 CARLTON (GB) (43) 6 9 4 (130)
21-2154 Br g Frankel - Chantra (GER) (Lando (GER))
TIMEFORM VIEW Recorded win number 7 at Chelmsford in February and followed up in convincing fashion back over hurdles at Huntingdon. Soon left behind a rare lesser effort when fourth of 17 in the Chester Plate 6 weeks ago, though faces a difficult task in this company.
4
COLUMBUS (GER) (244
TFRHHIII Official BHA Rating 82
) 5 9 4 (130)
4/24536- B g Oasis Dream - Cribbs Causeway (IRE) (Rip Van Winkle (IRE)) ANGELA SHAMOON,G.LOXTON,VINCENT CALDWELL
TIMEFORM VIEW Smart stayer for Christophe Ferland, winning Listed race and Group 3 in France in 2024 before placed in a German Group 1 last year Making stable/hurdling debut, shaped promisingly after 7 months off when second in a 2 1/2m Killarney novice in May Helps give yard a strong hand in the race.
TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 109
The Queen Alexandra Stakes (GBBPlus Race) (Class 2) - continued
Form Owner
5 DALLAS STAR (FR) (22)
Trainer Age st lb (lbs)
5 9 4 (130)
233254 B g Cloth of Stars (IRE) - Agathe Rare (IRE) (Sadler’s Wells (USA))
AMO RACING LIMITED David Egan
ROBSON DE AGUIAR, Ireland
Groom - Marcelo Soares (Breeder - E. Dieuaide & Domaine Billard Et Fils)
Draw 4
TIMEFORM VIEW Without a win since last year’s reappearance but was a good second to Scandinavia in 1 3/4m Listed race at Navan in April. Hasn’t reproduced that in 2 outings since, though, having the run of the race when fourth of 5 in 2m Listed event at Down Royal 22 days ago. TFRHHIII Official BHA Rating 101
6 FRENCH MASTER (IRE) (35)
1150-35 B g Frankel - French Dressing (Sea The Stars (IRE)) C WATHNAN RACING
TIMEFORM VIEW Won 1 3/4m handicap at Goodwood last spring and followed up in the Copper Horse at this meeting. Shaped well on return when third of 6 in 1 1/2m Group 2 at Newmarket, but wasn’t in the same form at Newbury 5 weeks ago. He’s interesting back here, though, trying further than 2m for first time.
7 HIPOP DE LOIRE (FR) (28)
5/4630-0 B g American Post - Louve Rose (Muhtathir)
GDM PARTNERSHIP
TFRHHHHI Official BHA Rating 108
9 9 4 (130)
George Wood NICK SCHOLFIELD, Lambourn
Groom - Jayne Shimpton (Breeder - A & A Mottais)
Draw 2
TIMEFORM VIEW One-time smart stayer who was pulled up over hurdles on final 3 outings for Willie Mullins this spring (subsequently sold for 15,000 gns). Back on the Flat for yard debut, offered little immediate encouragement when well held in 1 3/4m handicap at Goodwood last month.
8 ILLINOIS (IRE) (
14)
TFRHHIII Official BHA Rating 102
5 9 4 (130)
1220-36 B h Galileo (IRE) - Danedrop (IRE) (Danehill (USA)) C MR D. SMITH, MRS J. MAGNIER, MR M. TABOR Ryan Moore AIDAN O’BRIEN, Ireland
Groom - Anatoliy Komisar (Breeder - Coolmore)
Draw 13
TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up in the Gold Cup here and Goodwood Cup last year Third in the Ormonde at Chester (won same race in 2025) on this season’s return, but ran poorly when tailed off in Coronation Cup at Epsom 2 weeks ago, even if he was acting as pacemaker Dangerous if bouncing back from latest effort STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 6/6/2026 it was reported that the horse would prefer a quicker surface. TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 111
9 LE DESTRIER (IRE) (36) 7 9 4 (130)
1151/2/-3 Br h Le Havre (IRE) - Quanzhou (FR) (Dubawi (IRE)) STAWOMIR PEGZA William Buick W P. MULLINS, Ireland
Groom - Donal Redmond (Breeder - Haras de la Perelle)
Draw 7
TIMEFORM VIEW Listed winner in Poland as a 4-y-o before only one run in France for Alicja Karkosa in 2024 After nearly 2 years off, made a very encouraging stable debut when 1 1/4 lengths third of 6 to Scandinavia in the Saval Beg at Leopardstown in May. Major player for his much-respected yard. TFRHHHHH Official BHA Rating 106
The Queen Alexandra Stakes (GBBPlus Race) (Class 2) - continued
Form Owner
10
MAXI KING (IRE) (43)
0/3434-2 B g Belardo (IRE) - Pardoven (IRE) (Clodovil (IRE))
AMO RACING LIMITED
Trainer Age st lb (lbs)
6 9 4 (130)
Rowan Scott
KEVIN PHILIPPART DE FOY, Newmarket
Groom - Charlotte Allday (Breeder - Ringfort Stud)
Draw 8
TIMEFORM VIEW Good efforts without getting his head back in front last year, before enhancing his fine record fresh when 1/2-length second of 15 to A Piece of Heaven in the Chester Cup 6 weeks ago, looking unlucky after a troubled passage. Unexposed as a stayer and can make his presence felt TFRHHHHI Official BHA Rating 103
11 MR HOLLYWOOD (IRE) (269)
422541- B g Iquitos (GER) - Margie’s Music (FR) (Hurricane Run (IRE))
TIMEFORM VIEW Smart at best in Germany and useful form for H-A. Pantall in France last year, getting back to winning ways in 1 1/2m minor event at Toulouse in September Sent hurdling on first run for this yard, showed aptitude when third in 2 1/2m novice at Killarney last month, though was 7 1/2 lengths behind Columbus. TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 98
12 AAJEJ (GB) (43) 4 9 3 (129)
0255-10 Ch g Masar (IRE) - West Wind (Machiavellian (USA))
ADAM JEAVONS
RICHARD PHILLIPS, Moreton-in-Marsh
Groom - Delphi Parkinson (Breeder - Godolphin)
Kieran Shoemark
Draw 5
TIMEFORM VIEW Back to best in first-time blinkers when winning 1 3/4m handicap at Southwell in January, his final outing for Simon & Ed Crisford. Switched to cheekpieces for stable debut, finished down the field in 2m handicap here 6 weeks ago and looks to be up against it in this race. TFRHIIII Official BHA Rating 77
13 PIVOTAL DAYS (GB) (105) 4 9 3 (129)
3/0005-0 B g Mohaather - Wake Up Call (Noverre (USA)) MRS KATE KENYON & MR SYD HOSIE George Downing SYD HOSIE, Sherborne
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair handicapper on the Flat for Ed Walker, his only win over 7f back in October 2024. Failed to beat a rival in 7-runner event at Chelmsford (1m) on first run for current trainer in March and hasn’t offered much over hurdles in 3 subsequent outings TFRHIIII Official BHA Rating 63
Result:
Distances: 1-2 2-3 Time: Min . Secs.
NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 13
Blinkers worn by No. 7. Visor worn by No. 3. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 6, 12.
Standard Time: 4 mins 52.56 secs
Record Time: 4 mins 45.24 secs by Pallasator age 9 wt 9-2 good to firm, 23/06/18
Forecast:
9-4 Le Destrier (IRE) 7-2 Illinois (IRE), 9-2 French Master (IRE), 6-1 Columbus (GER), 15-2 A Piece of Heaven (FR), 14-1 Berkshire Sundance (IRE), 18-1 Mr Hollywood (IRE), 20-1 Dallas Star (FR), 22-1 Maxi King (IRE), 80-1 Hipop de Loire (FR), 100-1 Carlton (GB), 200-1 Aajej (GB), 250-1 Pivotal Days (GB)
Timeform Summary
The finale can go the way of LE DESTRIER who looked unlucky not to finish second in the Saval Beg on return from a lengthy absence, his first run for yard which has won this race 3 times in the last 5 years. French Master was successful at this meeting in 2025 so isn’t taken lightly, while Maxi King is also considered with more still to offer as a stayer.
1. LE DESTRIER (IRE)
2. FRENCH MASTER (IRE)
3. MAXI KING (IRE)
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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 2026 Breeders’ Cup World Championships at Keeneland:
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• The King Charles III Stakes
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• The Norfolk Stakes
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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
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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.
The Queen Anne Stakes form was once again well represented at the Breeders’ Cup last year, with Notable Speech – fourth in the opener at the Royal Meeting –winning the Breeders’ Cup Mile.
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Race Conditions
First Race 2 30 - THE NORFOLK STAKES (CLASS 1) (Group 2) (see page 34)
Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code; £99242 to the winning horse The second to receive £37625, the third £18830, the fourth £9380, the fifth £4707 and the sixth £2362; for two yrs old only; FIVE FURLONGS (5f) (1,000 metres); Enter by noon, June 15th and pay £1750 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. June 18th. Weights: Colts and geldings 9st 3lb; fillies 9st; ASCOT RACECOURSE LIMITED will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. In addition, a Challenge Cup will be presented to the winning owner, to be held until May next year. The lad or girl in charge of the best turned out horse and the winning horse in this race will each receive a prize of £300 Breeders’ Cup Owners’ Premiums and the Breeders’ Cup “Win and You’re In” Program apply to this race. For full details, please contact Ascot Racecourse. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of Howden. 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. 28 entries at £1750. - Closed June 15th, 2026
Second Race 3.05 - THE HARDWICKE STAKES (CLASS 1) (Group 2) (see page 40)
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 four yrs old and upwards; ONE MILE about FOUR FURLONGS (2,300 metres)Swinley (11f abt 211yds); Enter by noon, June 15th and pay £2500 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. June 18th. Weights: Colts and geldings 9st 3lb; fillies 9st;
ASCOT RACECOURSE LIMITED will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey In addition, a Challenge Cup will be presented to the winning owner, to be held until May next year. The lad or girl in charge of the best turned out horse and 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 Ascot Racecourse Ltd. 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). 16 entries at £2500. - Closed June 15th, 2026
Third Race 3.40 - THE QUEEN ELIZABETH II JUBILEE STAKES (CLASS 1) (Group 1) (see page 44)
Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code; £567100 to the winning horse The second to receive £215000, the third £107600, the fourth £53600, the fifth £26900 and the sixth £13500; for four yrs old and upwards; SIX FURLONGS (6f) (1,200 metres); Enter by noon, April 28th and pay £4370 stake, Scratch by noon, May 26th or pay £5000, Confirm by noon, June 15th and pay £3130, Supplementary Entry by noon, June 15th and pay £70000 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. June 18th. Weights: Colts and geldings 9st 5lb; fillies 9st 2lb NOTE: Horses will only be eligible to run in this race provided that they have a current BHA Handicap Rating of 80 or higher at midday of the confirmation stage. Horses which do not qualify for a rating may also be eligible providing the BHA Handicapper is satisfied that the horse’s racecourse performances up to and including the day before confirmation merit a provisional assessment of 80 or higher Horses which have not run will not be eligible.; ASCOT RACECOURSE LIMITED will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer, jockey and stable employee. In addition, a Challenge Cup will be presented to the winning owner, to be held until May next year The lad or girl in charge of the best turned out horse and of the winning horse in this race will each receive a prize of £300. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of Ascot Racecourse Ltd. 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). PLEASE NOTE: Any supplementary entry fees will not be added to the TPF, but instead will be used to support the increases in Class 1 Minimum Values 49 entries, 16 at £4370, 10 at £9370, 23 at £12500. - Closed April 28th, 2026 Fourth Race 4.20 - THE JERSEY STAKES (CLASS 1) (Group 3) (see page 50)
Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code; £99242 to the winning horse The second to receive £37625, the third £18830, the fourth £9380, the fifth £4707 and the sixth £2362; for three yrs old only; SEVEN FURLONGS (7f) (1,400 metres); Enter by noon, June 15th and pay £1750 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. June 18th. Weights: Colts and geldings 9st 3lb; fillies 9st Penalties, after August 31st, 2025, a winner of a Group 3 race 3lb Of a Group 1 or Group 2 race 5lb; ASCOT RACECOURSE LIMITED will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. In addition, a Challenge Cup will be presented to the winning owner, to be held until May next year. The lad or girl in charge of the best turned out horse and 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 Ascot Racecourse Ltd. 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.
28 entries at £1750. - Closed June 15th, 2026
Fifth Race 5.00 - THE WOKINGHAM STAKES (CLASS 2 HERITAGE HANDICAP) (see page 56)
Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code; £90195 to the winning horse The second to receive £42297, the third £21157, the fourth £10570, the fifth £5285 and the sixth £2642; for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-110; SIX FURLONGS (6f) (1,200 metres); Enter by noon, May 19th and pay £295 stake, Scratch by noon, June 2nd or pay £375, Confirm by noon, June 15th and pay £195, Declare by 10.00 a.m. June 18th. Lowest weight 8st 2lb; Highest weight not less than 9st 12lb Penalties, after May 23rd, 2026, a winner of a race 5lb Of 2 races 8lb; 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 Ascot Racecourse Ltd. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. This race will be restricted to 28 runners plus three reserves The three reserves will be nominated as R29, R30 and R31 The procedure for the allocation and operation of the reserves protocol will be as detailed in the notice headed ‘Reserves’ which has been published in The Racing Calendar and which also appears in the important notices following the Standard Conditions on the Racing Bulletin area of the BHA Racing Administration Internet site www2.racingadmin.co.uk. The British Horseracing Authority will amend the Weights and Handicapping Code in the event that raising of the weights at the 24-hour stage proves necessary Trainers are reminded of the provisions of paragraph 41 of the Race Entry Code which require that they must notify the Racing Calendar Office immediately when the decision has been made not to run and determine whether the weights will need to be raised. The British Horseracing Authority has modified the Declaration of Jockey section of the Race Entries Code and the Division of Races section of the Race Administration Code of the Rules of Racing for the purposes of this race. PLEASE NOTE: In accordance with the provisions of paragraph 9 of the Weights and Handicapping Code a horse must have run three times or more in order to qualify to run in this race. 70 entries, 8 at £295, 25 at £670, 37 at £865. - Closed May 19th, 2026 Sixth Race 5.35 - THE GOLDEN GATES STAKES (CLASS 2 HANDICAP) (see page 64) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code; £61848 to the winning horse The second to receive £29004, the third £14508, the fourth £7248, the fifth £3624 and the sixth £1812; for three yrs old only, Rated 0-105 (also open to such horses rated 106 and 107 - see Standard Conditions); ONE MILE abt TWO FURLONGS (9f abt 212yds) (1,900 metres); Enter by noon, June 15th and pay £600 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. June 18th. Lowest weight 8st 2lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after June 13th, 2026, 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 Ascot Racecourse Ltd. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. This race will be restricted to 16 runners plus three reserves The three reserves will be nominated as R17, R18 and R19. The procedure for the allocation and operation of the reserves protocol will be as detailed in the notice headed ‘Reserves’ which has been published in The Racing Calendar and which also appears in the important notices following the Standard Conditions on the Racing Bulletin area of the BHA Racing Administration Internet site www.racingadmin.co.uk. The British Horseracing Authority will amend the Weights and Handicapping Code in the event that raising of the weights at the 24-hour stage proves necessary. Trainers are reminded of the provisions of paragraph 41 of the Race Entry Code which require that they must notify the Racing Calendar Office immediately when the decision has been made not to run and determine whether the weights will need to be raised. The British Horseracing Authority has modified the Declaration of Jockey section of the Race Entries Code and the Division of Races section of the Race Administration Code of the Rules of Racing for the purposes of this race. PLEASE NOTE: In accordance with the provisions of paragraph 9 of the Weights and Handicapping Code a horse must have run three times or more in order to qualify to run in this race. 31 entries at £600 - Closed June 15th, 2026 Seventh Race 6.10 - THE QUEEN ALEXANDRA STAKES (CLASS 2 CONDITIONS RACE) (GBBPLUS RACE) (see page 78)
Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code; £64800 to the winning horse The second to receive £30420, the third £15216 and the fourth £7608; for four yrs old and upwards; TWO MILES FIVE FURLONGS abt 143 YARDS (21f abt 143yds) (4,300 metres); Enter by noon, June 15th and pay £600 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. June 18th. Weights: 4-y-o colts and geldings 9st 3lb; fillies 8st 12lb 5-y-o and up colts and geldings 9st 4lb; fillies 8st 13lb Penalties, after June 16th, 2025, for each Class 2 weight-for-age or Class 3 weight-for-age race won 3lb For each Class 1 weight-for-age race won 5lb (Penalties cumulative and maximum penalty 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 Ascot Racecourse Ltd. 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. For the purposes of future penalties and qualification, this race will be treated as a Conditions Stakes race. ELIMINATION: If elimination is necessary from this race, the elimination sequence will be determined by the Elimination and Balloting Procedures (contained in the Race Administration Code) 26 entries at £600. - Closed June 15th, 2026
Royal Ascot Fifth Day Saturday 20th June 2026
Ascot Board of Directors
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 Michael Andrews
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
Judges
David Hicks & Guy Lewis
Veterinary Officers
Amy Hawthorn, Howard Newitt, Sally Bainton, Sally Taylor
Clerks of the Scales
Graham Ford & Robert Cuthbert
Equine Welfare and Integrity Officers
Will Seely, Carol Leggett, Peter Double, Sarah Collins, Vince McKevitt, Darren Stone, Christine Hannaford, Sam Davis, Kelly Corke, Christopher Maiden, Mark Lashley
Ian McGregor CVO o*†
Nick Smith LVO o*†
Jonathan Parker o*
Tom Johnson*
Sam Thompson*
Christopher Collard †
Assistant Steward Kate Smith
Raceday Assistants Gwen Thomas & Chris Hill
Medical Officers
Dr Peter Johnson, Dr Linsey Whitley, 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 & David Fitzgerald
Betting Ring Managers
Andrew Boardley, Andy Collins, Will Sherwood, Grant Newman, Sarah Woodborne
