Royal Ascot Racecard - Thursday 19th June by Weatherbys

ROYALASCOT

10.30am – Gates Open

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

2.00pm - The Royal Procession

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

2.30pm – First Race

With prize money of over £10 million, Royal Ascot stages seven top-class Flat races each day contested by the world’s finest racehorses. Today’s opener is the Group 2 Norfolk Stakes, a fivefurlong sprint for two-year-olds.

4.20pm – Feature Race

A parade of the runners ahead of the Gold Cup will take place in front of the Grandstand. The most prestigious and oldest race of Royal Ascot is always eagerly anticipated with the winner set to join a long list of high-class staying champions.

6.10pm – Last Race

The final race today is the Buckingham Palace Stakes, a competitive handicap for three-year-olds and upwards run over seven furlongs

After Racing Entertainment

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

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

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

9.00pm – Car Parks Close

Useful Information

Over 18 Wristbands

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

Lost Children/Vulnerable people

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

Baby Changing Facilities

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

Lost Property

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

Assistance and Queries

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

*Cashpoints (charges may apply)

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

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

Village Enclosure – Inside the enclosure next to the entrance

Windsor Enclosure – Ascot Avenue Food Market

*Cloakroom & Left Luggage

Royal Enclosure – Car Park 1 and Ticket Office West

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

Village Enclosure – Next to the Ticket Office

Windsor Enclosure – Opposite the Ticket Office

*Picnic Collection

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

Village Enclosure – Loren Bar

Windsor Enclosure – Danedream Bar

Royal Ascot: A Brief History

“Ideal for horses to gallop at full stretch.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Trophy Presenters

We are delighted to welcome the following here today

The Norfolk Stakes Presentation by Mr Joseph Fiennes

Joseph Fiennes is a renowned actor of stage and screen, in both television and film. Joseph is more recently recognised for starring in the series The Handmaid’s Tale, a standout performance for which he received an Emmy and two SAG award nominations. Other notable roles include the iconic Shakespeare in Love, Elizabeth, Enemy at the Gates and American Horror Story. In 2023, he returned to the stage in London to portray Gareth Southgate in a new play by James Graham, Dear England, earning him an Olivier Award nomination for Best Actor.

The King George V Stakes

Presentation by Their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh

The Ribblesdale Stakes Presentation by Miss Jerry Hall

Jerry Hall, born in Gonzales, Texas, moved to Paris at 16 to pursue an international modelling career. Now living in the UK, she has four children: Elizabeth, James, Georgia May and Gabriel. Hall’s acting career includes over 500 theatre performances, with notable roles in The Vagina Monologues, The Graduate and Bus Stop. She has appeared in films like Urban Cowboy and Batman and TV shows such as Married with Children and Saturday Night Live. A fashion icon, she has recently featured in campaigns for Chanel, Chloe and Saint Laurent. She is also a bestselling author.

The Gold Cup Presentation by Their Majesties The King and Queen

The Britannia Stakes Presentation by Mr David Howden CBE

David Howden is CEO and founder of Howden – a global insurance group with offices in 55 countries spanning six continents. He has a huge passion for both racing and eventing. Besides owning and breeding racehorses, David is the founder and president of Cornbury House Horse Trials. In 2024, he launched TAP – the Thoroughbred Aftercare Programme – which gives ex-racehorses a second life in other sports like eventing. Howden is a specialist provider of equestrian insurance solutions, an Official Partner of Ascot Racecourse, a proud sponsor of major race meetings worldwide and the Principal Partner of The British & Irish Lions.

The Hampton Court Stakes

Presentation by Mr Chesney Hawkes

Chesney Hawkes became one of the biggest pop stars of his era with The One and Only in 1991 becoming one of the most recognisable songs of a generation. Having spent over a decade in LA, Chesney is back in the UK with his comeback album, Living Arrows, securing BBC Radio 2’s coveted album of the week. Apart from his music career, he has appeared in television and film, including the 1991 movie Buddy’s Song. More recently he performed for BBC Radio 2’s Piano Room and advanced to the final of Celebrity Big Brother.

The Buckingham Palace Stakes Presentation by Mr Daryl Jacob

Daryl Jacob is a retired Irish National Hunt jockey, who rode 31 Grade 1 winners and won the 2012 Grand National on Neptune Collonges. Based in Britain from 2003, he was attached to the yard of Paul Nicholls from 2011 to 2014, initially as second jockey to Ruby Walsh and then as first jockey. From 2014 to his retirement in 2024, he was retained by owners Simon Munir and Isaac Souede. Over his career, Jacob achieved 1,002 wins (963 in Britian, 30 in Ireland and 9 in France), with 2016/17 being his best season when he rode 91 winners.

2.30pm

Race Histories

The Norfolk Stakes (Group 2)

First run in 1843, this race was formerly known as the New Stakes and staged over a distance of just under four furlongs. In 1973 it was renamed after the Duke of Norfolk, Queen Elizabeth II’s Representative at Ascot between 1945 and 1972. For two-year-olds, it was promoted to Group 2 status in 2006. In 2023 it was won by 150-1 outsider Valiant Force.

3.05pm The King George V Stakes (Handicap)

Like the Duke of Edinburgh Stakes, this is a Handicap for middle distance performers, staged over one and a half miles for three-year-olds only The inaugural running was in July 1946, as part of the fixture list expansion to include racing in July, September and October, before the race was transferred to Royal Ascot in 1948. The 2020 winner Hukum proved better than a handicapper in time, going on to Group 1 success. Meanwhile Desert Hero won the 2023 renewal for Their Majesties The King and The Queen – their first winner at the Royal Meeting.

3.40pm

The Ribblesdale Stakes (Group 2)

This race, mirroring the conditions of the Oaks, is named after the fourth Baron Ribblesdale, Master of the Buckhounds between 1892 and 1895. First run in 1919, this race was originally staged over a mile for three and four-year-olds. It is now restricted to Classic generation fillies and run over the longer distance of a mile and a half.

4.20pm

The Gold Cup (Group 1)

Founded in 1807, the Gold Cup (which, contrary to popular opinion is not called the “Ascot Gold Cup”) is the oldest and one of the most prestigious races at Royal Ascot. Staged over the marathon trip of two-and-a-half miles, the race is a stiff test of stamina and attracts the very best staying horses in Europe. Many horses have distinguished themselves with multiple Gold Cup wins, Sagaro won three times in the 1970s and Stradivarius claimed his third straight success in 2020 but Yeats still stands tallest of all, becoming a four-time winner in 2009. Estimate won the 2013 Gold Cup for Queen Elizabeth II, becoming the first horse to win the Gold Cup for a reigning monarch.

5.00pm The Britannia Stakes (Heritage Handicap)

First run in 1928 over the Straight Mile course and run under similar conditions today. Open to three-year-old colts and geldings only, the Britannia is almost as popular these days as the Royal Hunt Cup.

5.35pm

The Hampton Court Stakes (Group 3)

This 10-furlong event, restricted to three-year-olds, was originally part of the Saturday Heath Day card, under the title of the New Stakes, and joined Royal Ascot as part of the Golden Jubilee celebrations in 2002. It was rechristened The Tercentenary Stakes in 2011, when the racecourse celebrated 300 years since its inauguration and was also promoted from Listed to Group 3 in tandem. The race reverted back to the Hampton Court Stakes in 2017.

6.10pm

The Buckingham Palace Stakes (Handicap)

One of six races added to Royal Ascot for 2020, the seven-furlong Buckingham Palace Handicap was reintroduced to the card having been lost when The Commonwealth Cup was created in 2015. Available to three-year-olds and upwards, it was first established in 2002 when a fifth day was added to the meeting to mark the Golden Jubilee. In 2020 it opened the Royal Meeting; it is now retained permanently as part of the expanded programme and concludes the Thursday card.

JOCKEY DAY OF THE

An Extraordinary Journey

This year marks the five-year anniversary of the fantastic partnership between Howden and Ascot. It has been an extraordinary journey in which we have learnt so much about what great brand partnerships look like. We have also seen up-close the inordinate amount of joy that the Sport of Kings brings to so many in this, the supreme arena of the racing world, as well as the immense work that goes on behind the scenes to make racing great. Helpfully, it also means that quite a lot more people now know we don’t sell kitchens.

But, though I love racing in the depths of my bones, I must make the confession that I didn’t fully understand what Royal Ascot can do to you until last year I have felt before the drama and the celebration and the wonderful pomp and passion. Then last year my horse, Running Lion, won the Duke of Cambridge Stakes and I was suddenly a schoolboy in top hat and tails.

And I realised that there is real magic in Royal Ascot: it is a place where we get to step out of reality for a moment and feel something that’s incomparable - all the way from the hats to the rails and the winning post.

So I am excited about the future and looking forward to continuing our work with the brilliant team here at Ascot, who have always known its real magic.

I hope you have the most amazing time here this week. Good luck!

David Howden CBE CEO, Howden Group

WHAT IS WORLD POOL?

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

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

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

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

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

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

1-4 declared runnersNo place pool

5 & 6 declared runners

7-20 declared runners

21 or more declared runners

1st or 2nd

(void if less than 4 runners)

1st, 2nd or 3rd

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

1st, 2nd, 3rd or 4th

(4 places remain for 20 or less runners)

Celebrating Sagaro Fifty

Years Since His First Gold Cup Win

The Gold Cup has always been seen as a true test of class and stamina; a gruelling two-anda-half mile journey towards stardom and national acclaim. To repeat the feat was to prove endurance and heart beyond that of a normal equine athlete, and in the first 170 years of the Gold Cup, 11 horses managed to win the race twice. But never had it been achieved three times. Not until Sagaro.

Foaled in 1971, Sagaro was bred in Ireland by his owner, Gerald Oldham. He was sent into training with François Boutin and was quick to come to hand, winning as a two-year-old over an extended mile. His three-year-old season would see him emerge as a potential superstar, with staying success in the Grand Prix de Paris, then run over a trip of nearly two miles. With subsequent St Leger winner Bustino back in second, who would also finish runner-up in the ‘Race of the Century’ at Ascot in 1975, it would certainly prove strong form.

Staying trips were on the agenda entering his four-year-old season and connections weren’t too worried when Sagaro finished second in the Prix du Cadran – then run in May – saying that he wasn’t fully fit when following Le Bavard home. A month later, and fully tuned-up for his first tilt at the Gold Cup, he’d prove his trainer correct. Lester Piggott was always in prime position and Sagaro quickly put the race to bed once asked, displaying the quickening ability which would become a trademark of his finishing efforts Four lengths was the official winning distance, but in reality, Sagaro had won as he liked. Despite the ease of victory, this would somehow be Sagaro’s only win from six starts in 1975.

The following year would prove much more fruitful, both at home in France and of course at the Royal Meeting. The Prix de Barbeville and Prix du Cadran were once again taken in before Ascot, and this time Sagaro would make

Gerald Oldham & Sagaro - 1975

amends by winning both with consummate ease. The perfect warm-up for the Gold Cup, and once again Piggott enjoyed the perfect ride. Pulling widest of all entering the home straight, it was hands and heels from the champion jockey, supreme confidence in one of the greatest equine athletes ever seen, as Sagaro breezed past Crash Course inside the final furlong with Piggott standing up in his irons before even crossing the line.

A dual Gold Cup winner should have had plenty of value as a sire, but Sagaro reportedly garnered little interest at the end of his five-year-old season due to his stamina-based success as well as his unglamorous pedigree. Thus, Oldham decided to keep him in training for another year to bid for an historic third win in the big race. This time round though, a serious challenger had emerged in Buckskin.

Three times the pair faced off before the Royal Meeting, and three times it was the young Buck who had got the better of the battle. 20 lengths was the quite unbelievable margin of victory in their first tussle, the Prix de Barbeville, which was reduced to four lengths by the Prix Jean Prat and then just three quarters of a length in the Prix du Cadran. The latter might have been the shortest winning margin, but it also proved Buckskin’s battling qualities and stamina for extreme distances, outstaying the great champion who did not have any fitness excuses this time. The Gold Cup battle was well and truly on – and Buckskin would start as favourite.

With stamina assured, the die was cast early as Buckskin set out at the head of affairs and attempted to run the finish out of Sagaro. But once again, round the home turn the Ascot faithful bore witness to that now-familiar sight of Piggott with a double handful, toying with his opposition – even taking a glance over his shoulder at the two-furlong marker to see that Brian Taylor on Bruni was sending out warning signals And as with the last two years, it was a matter of when Piggott pushed the button. A furlong out, the moment came, and the

response from his willing partner was instant. Sagaro catapulted himself past Buckskin and into the history books, with Piggott once again enjoying a panic-free ride aboard the great champion. It was his first ride on Sagaro since his success in the previous year’s Gold Cup –what a moment to be reunited with the horse he called ‘a magnificent stayer, as good as any I rode’.

Oldham’s decision to keep Sagaro in training would prove an inadvertent masterstroke. Even after his racing career eventually did end in 1977, his stallion value was diminished – he was sold to the Horserace Betting Levy board for just £175,000, whilst that year’s Derby winner, Minstrel, went to the USA with a valuation of $9 million.

His legacy as a racehorse would last the test of time though, with Ascot’s two-mile Group 3 race on Royal Ascot Trials Day now named in honour of one of the true greats of the staying division. Whilst Stradivarius might have since matched, and Yeats usurped, his achievements, Sagaro will always stand as the first three-time champion of Royal Ascot’s blue riband.

Sagaro & Lester Piggott – 1975

LONGINES MINIDOLCEVITA

5f (2yo)

6f (2yo)

7f (2yo)

1m round (2yo)

1m round

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

2m 51/2 f

Record Times

No Nay Never - 58.80 seconds - 2013 Norfolk Stakes

Society Kiss - 58.80 seconds - 2025 Maiden Fillies Stakes

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

Get It - 1 min 10.48 seconds - 2025 Handicap Stakes

Blue Point - 1 min 11.05 seconds - 2017 Pavilion Stakes

Pinatubo - 1 min 25.73 seconds - 2019 Chesham Stakes

Galician - 1 min 24.28 seconds - 2013 International

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

Alpha Centauri - 1 min 35.89 seconds - 2018 Coronation Stakes

Ribchester - 1 min 36.60 seconds - 2017 Queen Anne Stakes

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

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

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

Mizzou - 3 mins 24.12 seconds - 2015 Sagaro Stakes

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

Pallasator - 4 mins 45.24 secs - 2018 Queen Alexandra Stakes

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

Charities to Benefit from Bookmaker Profits

5.00pm Britannia Stakes

For the sixth year, many of Britain’s leading bookmakers will donate all profits from the Britannia Stakes to charities and good causes.

Last year’s race generated £262,000 for beneficiaries including Prostate Cancer UK, Missing People, Heros, GoRacingGreen, Churchill Lines Foundation and our own charitable programme, adding to the £3M that the initiative has raised since inception. This year’s beneficiaries will be Ascot Racecourse Supports, Greenhouse Sports, Missing People, Prostate Cancer, Racing to School, SAS Regimental Association and Tempus Novo

Bookmakers have also committed that if they do not make a profit on the race, they will make a combined donation of £200,000 to be split amongst this year’s nominated charities.

The bookmakers involved are Flutter (Paddy Power, Betfair, Sky Bet), Entain (Ladbrokes, Coral), Evoke (888 William Hill), Kindred (Unibet), Betway, Rank Group (Grosvenor Sport), Virgin Bet, Star Sports, QuinnBet, Tote and Bet with Ascot. They will hand over all profits made from win and each-way bets, after levy and duties are deducted, on the big-field heritage handicap which is the fifth race on today’s card.

Ascot Racecourse Supports, the racecourse’s charity and community programme, is a beneficiary of the initiative with donations funding legacy projects including the sponsorship of an electric bus to provide community transport via People to Places, multi-year funding for the Windsor Homeless Shelter which is open January-March and funding to assist equine charity Heros with their expansion plans

Felicity Barnard, Chief Executive at Ascot Racecourse, said: “We are delighted that members of the Betting and Gaming Council continue to support this hugely successful initiative.

“We are again thrilled that Ascot Racecourse Supports is a beneficiary – the monies raised are helping to support key community and equine legacy projects and we are extremely grateful.”

THE ROYAL PROCESSION

A Regal Tradition Through the Ages

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Insuring Greatness

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

Equine Welfare at Royal Ascot

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

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

• A cardiac assessment

• A trot up over 25 metres in a straight line

• An examination of the musculoskeletal system

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

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

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

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

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

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

How To Read Your Racecard

Colour of horse

B = Bay

Br = Brown

Ch = Chestnut

Gr = Grey

Horse’s number on saddlecloth

Sex of horse

c = colt

h = horse

g = gelding

f = filly

m = mare

Sire

Horse’s name

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

Dam

No. of days since last ran

Weight Stones/ lbs (lbs)

Age of horse

7 ROSALLION (IRE) (24)

Damsire

Draw

3 9 2 (128)

1131-21 C B c Blue Point (IRE) - Rosaline (IRE) (New Approach (IRE) SHEIKH MOHAMMED OBAID AL MAKTOUM Sean Levey RICHARD HANNON, Marlborough Breeder - Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum)

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

Owner’s Colours

C = Course winner

CD = Course & Distance winner

D = Distance winner

BF = Beaten favourite

Previous Performances

/ = denotes new season

– = denotes new year

d = disqualified

r = ran out

U= unseated rider

P= pulled up

Form Guide

Owner

Timeform Star Rating

Official BHA Rating

Trainer and location of training establishment

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

Country where horse is trained

Jockey’s Name

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

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

Retraining of Racehorses Donation

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

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

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

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

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

2.30pm – Charles Darwin

3.05pm – Serious Contender

3.40pm – Garden of Eden

4.20pm – Illinois

5.00pm – Serengeti

5.35pm – Trinity College

6.10pm - Roi de France

9 OF THE LAST 2 WINNERS HAD RUN AT ASCOT AT LEAST ONCE BEFORE 12

AIDAN O’BRIEN

HAS TRAINED A RECORD

WINNERS

ONLY 4 WINNERS SINCE 1923 WERE OLDER THAN

9 THE AVERAGE WINNING STARTING PRICE IN THE LAST

RYAN MOORE HAS WON THE GOLD CUP

4 TIMES FRANKIE DETTORI (9) & LESTER PIGGOTT (11) HAVE THE BEST RECORDS IN THE RACE

15 OF THE LAST 18 W I N N E R S W O N TH EI R P R E V I O U S RA CE 1st

Y E A R S 4/1

3 HORSES HAVE WON THE GOLD CUP 3 OR MORE TIMES Y E A T S (4 ), SA GA RO (3 ) & ST RA DI VA RI US (3 )

Feature Race Analysis

With the unfortunate news that fan favourite Kyprios has now retired, the staying division will be crying out for a new superstar to take over the reigns. Illinois could well be the next Coolmore star, and with age and weight on his side as a four-year-old, he could well be worth chancing at the top of the market. Candelari is a very interesting contender, stepping up to the Gold Cup trip for the first time and has been a real handful in France. Landing the Prix Vicomtesse Vigier by three and a half lengths, he could be one to keep a keen eye on if handling the quicker ground.

As mentioned on the previous page, there have only been four winners of the Gold Cup in the last century that have been over the age of 6. This is a huge negative for the Godolphin duo in Dubai Future and the well-fancied Trawlerman. The latter finished second in this race last year and won a shade cosily in the Group 3 Henry II Stakes at Sandown, defying the re-opposing Coltrane by five lengths.

Surprising Sagaro Stakes winner Yashin proved better than ever when making his stable debut for Michael Bell (previously with Jessica Harrington). On the back of a wind surgery and first time tongue tie, he was green in the early stages of that race but could take another step forward today.

The ultra-consistent Sweet William never seems to give you a bad run for your money and will be bidding to improve on his third placed effort 12 months ago. The son of Sea The Stars showed he retained all of his ability over shorter in the Yorkshire Cup and going back up in trip should only eek out further improvement. Meanwhile, the hat-trick seeking Wonder Legend will need to show he has what it takes in Pattern company.

Last year’s winner Kyprios

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2 . 3 0 p m Th e No rf ol k St ak e s ( Gr ou p 2)

3 CHARLES DARWIN

Trainer: Aidan O’Brien

Jockey: Ryan Moore

3 .0 5 p m Th e Ki ng Ge or g e V St ak e s ( Cl as s 2) (H e r i t a g e Ha nd ic ap ) (G BB Pl us Ra ce )

14 PANTILE WARRIOR

Trainer: John & Thady Gosden

Jockey: Robert Havlin

3 .4 0 p m Th e Ri bb le s d a l e St ak e s ( G r o u p 2)

10 SERENITY PRAYER

Trainer: Andrew Balding Jockey: Oisin

8 ILLINOIS

Trainer: Aidan O’Brien

28 BRAVE MISSION

Trainer: Ralph Beckett

14 TRINITY COLLEGE

Trainer: Aidan O’Brien

12 ENGLISH OAK

Trainer: Ed Walker

Jockey: Ryan Moore

Jockey: Colin Keane

Jockey: Ryan Moore

Jockey: James Doyle

2.30 First Race

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

The Norfolk Stakes

(Group 2)

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

(Class 1) Advertised total prize fund £150,000

(FOR CONDITIONS OF THIS RACE SEE PAGE 78)

Stalls - Centre

Owners Prize Money: Winner £66840, Second £27435, Third £13725, Fourth £6855, Fifth £3435, Sixth £1710. (Penalty Value £85065) A SS

Form Owner Trainer st lb (lbs)

1 AFJAN (FR) (18) 9 3 (129)

1 B c Mehmas (IRE) - Al Johrah (Bated Breath)

D AL SHAQAB RACING Alexis Pouchin HENRI FRANCOIS DEVIN, France

Groom - Élodie Boistier & Valentin Wattrelot (Breeder - Al Shaqab Racing)

Draw 5

TIMEFORM VIEW Mehmas colt who impressively overcame the run of the race to make a successful debut in 9-runner maiden at Chantilly (5.5f, good) 18 days ago, quickening well to lead ﬁnal 1f. Tongue tie retained and has scope for plenty of improvement. TFRHHHHI Official BHA Rating -

2 AMEEQ (IRE) (18)

61 B c Mehmas (IRE) - Swiss Kiss (Dansili)

9 3 (129)

D SHEIKH ABDULLAH ALMALEK ALSABAH Kevin Stott

KEVIN RYAN, Hambleton

Groom - Frankie Nutter (Breeder - Coverdale Stud)

Draw 2

TIMEFORM VIEW Shaped much better than the result at Beverley suggested on debut and conﬁrmed that promise with victoryin7-runnermaidenatNottingham(5f,good,6/1)3weekslater.Opentofurtherimprovementbutthisisawholedifferent ball game. TFRHHIII Official BHA Rating -

3 CHARLES DARWIN (IRE) (32)

411 B c No Nay Never (USA) - Muirin (IRE) (Born To Sea (IRE))

9 3 (129)

D MRS J MAGNIER/M TABOR/D SMITH/WESTERBERG Ryan Moore AIDAN O’BRIEN, Ireland

Groom - Sarmite Loca (Breeder - Newstead Breeding)

Draw 15

TIMEFORM VIEW No Nay Never colt who conﬁrmed debut promise when running out a dominant winner of a 12-runner Navan maiden (5.8f, soft) in April, quickening clear over 1f out. Produced a near smart performance in following up in 4-runner minor event at Naas (5f) and sets a clear standard.

4

TFRHHHHH Official BHA Rating -

CLEAR FORCE (IRE) (21) 9 3 (129)

214 B c Supremacy (IRE) - Gecorja (IRE) (Kodiac)

D BF SHEIKH RASHID DALMOOK AL MAKTOUM Clifford Lee

K. R. BURKE, Leyburn (Breeder - Pier House Stud)

Draw 16

TIMEFORM VIEW Built on debut promise to readily land the odds in 5-runner novice at Ripon (5f, good to ﬁrm) in April. Not seen to best effect up in grade at Sandown since but others make more appeal nonetheless. TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating -

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

Form Owner Trainer st lb (lbs)

5 COMICAL POINT (IRE)

(35) 9 3 (129)

1 B c Blue Point (IRE) - Dandy’s Beano (IRE) (Dandy Man (IRE))

D MR SAEED SUHAIL Oisin Murphy

ANDREW BALDING, Kingsclere

Groom - Lily Jessup (Breeder - Jc Bloodstock & Goodwill Bloodstock)

Draw 6

TIMEFORM VIEW 140,000 gns yearling, Blue Point colt who made a winning start in uncomplicated fashion in 8-runner maiden at Salisbury (5f, good to ﬁrm) last month, pushed out. Hiked in grade but should improve.

TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating -

6 EXCLAMATION (IRE)

(43) 9 3 (129)

332 Gr c Acclamation - Amanda (FR) (Kendargent (FR))

FOXHILLS RACING LIMITED Finley Marsh

GRACE HARRIS, Shirenewton

Groom - Paul Gallagher and Sophie Bees (Breeder - A. V. Bloodstock)

Draw 12

TIMEFORM VIEW Acclamation colt out of a French 1 1/2m/12.5f winner. Produced his best effort to date when second of 8 in conditions stakes at Chester (5.1f, good) last month but is surely biting off more than he can chew here.

TFRHHIII Official BHA Rating -

7 FIRST LEGION (IRE) (21)

12 B c Mehmas (IRE) - Navette (IRE) (Invincible Spirit (IRE))

9 3 (129)

MR ZHANG YUESHENG Shane Foley

RICHARD HANNON, Marlborough

Groom - Munawwar Hussain (Breeder - Littlejohn Bloodstock Ltd)

Draw 13

TIMEFORM VIEW Mehmas colt created an excellent impression when making a winning debut in 11-runner novice at York (6f, good) on debut, showing a good turn of foot. Gave a good account up in grade when second in 7-runner Listed event at Sandown (5f) since and likely to progress further.

8 GRAFT (IRE) (18)

TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating -

3231 B c U S Navy Flag (USA) - Preobrajenska (Paco Boy (IRE))

9 3 (129)

MR ALI ANEIZI Kieran Shoemark

MRS JOSEPHINE SOUDAN, France

Groom - Olivier Baldauf & Josephine Soudan (Breeder - Mr R. Kavanagh)

Draw 4

TIMEFORM VIEW Much improved when off the mark at the fourth time of asking in 8-runner Listed race at Chantilly (5f, good) 18 days ago, helped by being held up in strongly-run race. Uncertain to reproduce that form, however.

TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating -

9 HEY TRU BLUE (GB) (23)

2 B c Blue Point (IRE) - Anahita (FR) (Turtle Bowl (IRE))

FIRST LIGHT RACING

GEORGE BOUGHEY, Newmarket

Groom - Chas Robertson (Breeder - Rabbah Bloodstock Limited)

9 3 (129)

Billy Loughnane

Draw 10

TIMEFORM VIEW Blue Point colt. 175,000gns breeze-up buy who unsurprisingly knew his job and made a promising start to career when second of 13 in 6f maiden at Leicester 23 days ago. Likely to improve.

TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating -

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

Form Owner

10 IRISH FIGHTER (IRE)

Trainer st lb (lbs)

(23) 9 3 (129)

2 B c Proﬁtable (IRE) - Sophistry (Make Believe)

MR ALI SALMAN Silvestre De Sousa

ISMAIL MOHAMMED, Newmarket (Breeder - John Brady & Derek Gibbons)

Draw 8

TIMEFORM VIEW Proﬁtable colt who showed plenty to work on when second of 9 in maiden at Wolverhampton (5.1f) on debut 23 days ago. Entitled to progress but faces a very stiff task at this level.

TFRHHIII Official BHA Rating -

11 LIL BROTHER (GB)

(7) 9 3 (129)

21 B c Showcasing - Blank Verse (Dubawi (IRE))

D MR GARY GILLIES

PAUL ATTWATER, Upper Lambourn

Groom - Georgina Norton (Breeder - J H R Horses Ltd)

Trevor Whelan

Draw 14

TIMEFORM VIEW Showcasing colt who conﬁrmed debut promise when winning 8-runner novice at Nottingham (5f, good to ﬁrm) last week, keeping on well. Still looked green there so further improvement should be forthcoming, but this is a big ask.

TFRHHIII Official BHA Rating -

12 LONDON BOY (GB)

(10) 9 3 (129)

1 Gr c Havana Grey - Lady Sparkles (IRE) (Sir Prancealot (IRE))

D AMO RACING LIMITED

RAPHAEL FREIRE, Newmarket (Breeder - Mickley Stud Ltd)

David Egan

Draw 1

TIMEFORM VIEW 90,000 gns foal, 300,000 gns yearling, Havana Grey colt who overcame greenness to make a winning debut in 5-runner maiden at Brighton (5.3f, good) 10 days ago, well on top finish. Bare form ordinary but seems sure to progress fitted with a first-time tongue strap. TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating -

13 NAVAL LIGHT (GB) (26)

2 B c Havana Grey - Ventura Jazz (Dandy Man (IRE))

WATHNAN RACING

K. R. BURKE, Leyburn

Groom - Lucy Brocklehurst (Breeder - Middleham Park Racing)

9 3 (129)

James Doyle

Draw 9

TIMEFORM VIEW An expensive breeze-up purchase who shaped very well amid greenness when 1 1/2 lengths second of 6 in conditions event at Beverley (5f, good) on debut 26 days ago, ﬁnishing strongly. Open to signiﬁcant improvement.

TFRHHHHI Official BHA Rating -

14 SANDAL’S SONG (USA) (40)

1 Ch c Mendelssohn (USA) - Sandal (USA) (Munnings (USA))

D WATHNAN RACING

GEORGE WEAVER, USA

Groom - Pedro Fragoso Perez (Breeder - Hunter Valley Farm & Tony Hegarty)

9 3 (129)

James McDonald

Draw 7

TIMEFORM VIEW From a good US family and overcame a tardy start to make a winning debut in a valuable 8-runner minor event at Gulfstream (5f, ﬁrm, 79/10) 40 days ago. Open to improvement and an interesting contender.

TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating -

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

Form Owner Trainer st lb (lbs)

15 STAR MATERIAL (IRE) (15) 9 3 (129)

621 B c Starman - Marriage Material (IRE) (Kodiac)

D MR S. RYAN Connor Beasley

ADRIAN KEATLEY, Malton

Groom - Emma Dwan (Breeder - Tally-Ho Stud)

Draw 11

TIMEFORM VIEW Improved further to get off the mark in 8-runner novice at Ripon (5f, good to ﬁrm) 15 days ago, responding well. This demands a whole lot more, though.

TFRHHIII Official BHA Rating -

16 WISE APPROACH (IRE) (35) 9 3 (129)

14 B c Mehmas (IRE) - Sagely (IRE) (Frozen Power (IRE))

CD BF GODOLPHIN

CHARLIE APPLEBY, Newmarket

Groom - Ali Saeed (Breeder - Tally-Ho Stud)

William Buick

Draw 3

TIMEFORM VIEW Well-made son of Mehmas who fetched 1,000,000 gns as a yearling. Highly promising start when seeing off one with experience in 13-runner C&D conditions race in April and ran at least as well in defeat when 1 3/4 lengths fourth of 11 to First Legion at York since. Remains open to improvement.

TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating -

Result: 1st 2nd 3rd 4th

Distances: 1-2 2-3

Time: Min . Secs.

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 16

Tongue Strap worn ﬁrst time by No. 12. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1.

Record Time: 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

2024: SHAREHOLDER (USA) 2 9 3 James Doyle 12-1 (K R Burke) 13 ran

Forecast: Correct as of 4.00pm (18.06.25)

5-4 Charles Darwin (IRE), 10-3 Naval Light (GB), 8-1 Afjan (FR), 11-1 First Legion (IRE), 12-1 Sandal’s Song (USA), 14-1 Wise Approach (IRE), 22-1 Graft (IRE), London Boy (GB), 25-1 Clear Force (IRE), Hey Tru Blue (GB), 28-1 Comical Point (IRE), 33-1 Ameeq (IRE), 40-1 Lil Brother (GB), 50-1 Star Material (IRE), 80-1 Irish Fighter (IRE), 100-1 Exclamation (IRE)

Timeform Summary

CHARLES DARWIN posted an outstanding timeﬁgure in seeing off a trio of newcomers at Naas and is very much the one to beat on that form, even before factoring in the potential for further improvement. Naval Light and Afjan both strike as the types to improve markedly from their debuts, so they look most interesting of the opposition.

1. CHARLES DARWIN (IRE) 2. NAVAL LIGHT 3. AFJAN (FR)

3.05 Second Race

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

The King George V Stakes

(Heritage Handicap) (GBBPlus Race)

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

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

(FOR CONDITIONS OF THIS RACE SEE PAGE 78)

Stalls - Inside

OwnersPrizeMoney:Winner£44693,Second£22352,Third£11176,Fourth£5588,Fifth£2794,Sixth£1397.(PenaltyValue£56694) Weightsraised9lbandparagraphs27to31oftheWeightsandHandicappingCodecompliedwithwhereapplicable.SS

Form Owner Trainer st lb (lbs)

1

MASAI MOON (GB) (41) 9 9 (135)

1-01 B g Siyouni (FR) - Mairwen (Dubawi (IRE))

GODOLPHIN William Buick

CHARLIE APPLEBY, Newmarket

Groom - Russell Archer (Breeder - Godolphin) Draw 13

TIMEFORM VIEW Stylish winner on 1m Kempton debut in October. Dropped away quickly in Listed race at Newmarket on reappearance but bounced back with a bang when edging out Boatswain in 1 1/4m Nottingham novice last month. Bred to stay 1 1/2m and top yard has tasted recent success in this. TFRHHHHI Official BHA Rating 95

2 NAUTICAL FORCE (GB) (38)

44-12 Ch g Ghaiyyath (IRE) - Sailing (GER) (Lope de Vega (IRE))

9 8 (134)

MR PATRICK J. WOODS Ben Coen

J. P. MURTAGH, Ireland

Groom - Valerie Keatley (Breeder - Fiona Gordon)

Draw 2

TIMEFORM VIEW Much improved when winning 18-runner maiden at Cork (10.5f, soft, 10/3) on reappearance in April. Backed that up when runner-up over the same trip at Roscommon the following month but it’s tough to argue his opening handicap mark looks generous. TFRHHIII Official BHA Rating 94

3 BOATSWAIN (GB) (24) 9 8 (134)

122 Ch g New Bay - Bay Light (IRE) (Lope de Vega (IRE))

BF SHEIKH HAMDAN BIN MOHAMMED AL MAKTOUM Mickael Barzalona SIMON & ED CRISFORD, Newmarket (Breeder - Highview Bloodstock Ltd)

Draw 1

TIMEFORM VIEW Debut winner and left that form behind when edged out by the reopposing Masai Moon in a 1 1/4m Nottingham novice in May. Not in quite the same form when suffering another narrow reversal at Leicester since but retains potential for handicaps. TFRHHHHI Official BHA Rating 94

4 DAIQUIRI BAY

(GB) (13) 9 7 (133)

3-12 Ch c New Bay - Strawberry Martini (Mount Nelson)

BF A STENNETT, G KENNINGTON & C HODGSON Rossa Ryan

ALAN KING, Barbury Castle

Groom - Ciara De La Cour (Breeder - The Strawberry Martini Partnership)

Draw 22

TIMEFORM VIEW Bolted up in 1 1/4m Chester maiden on reappearance. Not in quite the same form when narrowly denied under a penalty at Doncaster (1 1/4m again) since but remains the type to do well in handicaps. 1 1/2m ought to suit but the outside stall could make life awkward.

TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 93

The King George V Stakes (Heritage Handicap) (GBBPlus Race) (Class 2) - continued

Form Owner Trainer st lb (lbs)

5 SERIOUS CONTENDER

(IRE) (81) 9 6 (132)

421-1 B c Wootton Bassett - Lugnaquilla (IRE) (Galileo (IRE))

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

Groom - Aaron Moloney (Breeder - Coolmore)

Draw 21

TIMEFORMVIEW SonofWoottonBassett whohas improvedwitheachrun, postingausefulperformancewhenaccounting for 15 rivals in 1 1/4m Leopardstown handicap on reappearance. Should stay 1 1/2m. The mount of Ryan Moore from the yard’s 3 runners. Drawn wide but still respected.

TFRHHHHI Official BHA Rating 92

6 SING US A SONG (IRE) (55)

531-1 B c Camelot - Quiritis (Galileo (IRE))

WATHNAN RACING

RALPH BECKETT, Kimpton Down

Groom - Vinicio Malaquias (Breeder - Gce Farm Ltd)

9 6 (132)

James Doyle

Draw 17

TIMEFORM VIEW Goodwood maiden winner last autumn and followed up in 1 1/4m Sandown handicap on reappearance in April. That form has been boosted a few times since so a 7lb rise looks manageable and the step up to 1 1/2m should also be in his favour. Good shout for a yard with a strong recent record in this.

7 CHESS DAD (GB) (41)

TFRHHHHH Official BHA Rating 92

9 5 (131)

134 B c Study of Man (IRE) - Mosuo (IRE) (Oasis Dream)

COMMERCIUM

DR RICHARD NEWLAND & JAMIE INSOLE, Droitwich

Groom - Cameron Bushell-Burrows (Breeder - Niarchos Family)

Hollie Doyle

Draw 12

TIMEFORM VIEW Made a winning debut over 1m on Newcastle’s AW in January and much better form in defeat in 1 1/4m turf novices since, latterly 2 1/2 lengths fourth of 5 to the re-opposing Masai Moon at Nottingham (good). Will stay 1 1/2m. Handicap debut. TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 91

8 MERCHANT (IRE) (35)

021-31 B c Teoﬁlo (IRE) - Ceistiu (IRE) (Vocalised (USA))

9 4 (130)

D HIGHCLERE THOROUGHBRED RACING - BARN OWL Tom Marquand

WILLIAM HAGGAS, Newmarket

Groom - Danish Ahmad (Breeder - J. S. Bolger)

Draw 20

TIMEFORM VIEW Progressive proﬁle, producing a dominant display when stepping up to 1 1/2m for the ﬁrst time at last month’s York Dante meeting. Raised 8lb for that but it shouldn’t prevent another prominent showing from a colt who hails from the same stable as 2023 winner Desert Hero.

TFRHHHHI Official BHA Rating 90

9 OMNI MAN (IRE) (31) 9 4 (130)

3-321 B c Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Pretty Face (Rainbow Quest (USA))

GO RACING LTD

Dylan Browne McMonagle

JOSEPH PATRICK O’BRIEN, Ireland

Groom - Adrian Vasile Pop (Breeder - Bernard Cooke)

Draw 16

TIMEFORM VIEW Emphatic winner of a small-ﬁeld 1 1/4m maiden at Roscommon last month. Could be even more to come now moving into handicap company for his leading stable.

TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 90

The King George V Stakes (Heritage Handicap) (GBBPlus Race) (Class 2) - continued

Form Owner

10 GUNSHIP (IRE) (39)

Trainer st lb (lbs)

9 3 (129)

1-231 Br c Sea The Stars (IRE) - Lucky Clio (IRE) (Key of Luck (USA))

QATAR BS, CHINA HORSE CLUB & D. HOWDEN Oisin Murphy JAMES FERGUSON, Newmarket

Groom - Katie Webb & Pou Duheame (Breeder - Tourgar Bloodstock Limited)

Draw 10

TIMEFORM VIEW Built on his promising third to Sing Us A Song on his 1 1/4m Sandown handicap debut when accounting for next-time-out winner War Hawk over the same trip at Newcastle 16 days later. Deﬁnitely more to come from him.

TFRHHHHI Official BHA Rating 89

11 PROPOSE (IRE) (26)

0-21 B c Frankel - Prize Exhibit (Showcasing)

9 3 (129)

MR D. SMITH, MRS J. MAGNIER, MR M. TABOR Sean Levey

AIDAN O’BRIEN, Ireland

Groom - Anna Larsdottir (Breeder - Barronstown Stud)

Draw 9

TIMEFORM VIEW Frankel colt who landed the odds in a 1 1/4m Curragh maiden 26 days ago. Will stay 1 1/2m and very much the type to keep on improving.

TFRHHHHI Official BHA Rating 89

12 LIGHT AS AIR (IRE) (33)

33-23 B c Wootton Bassett - Fluff (IRE) (Galileo (IRE))

9 3 (129)

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

AIDAN O’BRIEN, Ireland

Groom - Sumith Pathrannelage (Breeder - Coolmore)

Draw 15

TIMEFORM VIEW Stepped up considerably on his exploits as a juvenile when chasing home re-opposing stablemate Serious Contenderin11/4mLeopardstownhandicaponreappearance.BackedthatupwhenaclosethirdatNavan(11/4magain)since, shaping as if ready for 1 1/2m. Cheekpieces are also added.

13 THE CURSOR (GB) (58)

5-20 B c Frankel - Villa Marina (Le Havre (IRE))

TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 89

9 1 (127)

KING POWER RACING CO LTD Rob Hornby ANDREW BALDING, Kingsclere

Groom - Padraic Dahill-Rowan (Breeder - Alpha Delta Stables LLC)

Draw 18

TIMEFORM VIEW 400,000 gns Frankel colt who left autumn debut behind when narrowly denied on 1 1/4m Doncaster reappearance in March. A step up to Listed level proved too much at Epsom since but he remains open to improvement with handicaps in mind. This longer trip should play to his strengths.

TFRHHHHI Official BHA Rating 87

14 PANTILE WARRIOR (GB) (12) 9 1 (127)

22-1443 Ch g Frankel - Bahia Breeze (Mister Baileys)

MR C. J. MURFITT

JOHN & THADY GOSDEN, Newmarket

Groom - Amar Paswan (Breeder - BB Bloodstock)

Robert Havlin

Draw 3

TIMEFORM VIEW His last 2 handicap efforts are solid (fourth to Merchant at York ﬁrst occasion) but he has a more exposed proﬁle than some of these and looks vulnerable for win purposes again.

TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 87

The King George V Stakes (Heritage Handicap) (GBBPlus Race) (Class 2) - continued

Form Owner Trainer st lb (lbs)

15 AMMES (IRE) (29)

4-231 B c No Nay Never (USA) - Crystal Diamond (Teoﬁlo (IRE))

9 0 (126)

D J MELVILLE AND A MEHRAD Silvestre De Sousa

JAMES OWEN, Newmarket

Groom - Cassie Owen & Lucia Gurrieri (Breeder - Barronstown Stud)

Draw 8

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful form, seeing off a next-time-out winner in a match race at Chepstow (1 1/2m, good) 29 days ago. Open to further progress now moving into ﬁrst handicap with cheekpieces going on.

TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 86

16 LIGHTENING MANN (GB) (33) 8 13 (125)

5-12312 B g Kameko (USA) - Lightening Dance (Nathaniel (IRE))

MYRACEHORSE AUSTRALIA AND CIARON MAHER Edward Greatrex

JACK CHANNON, West Ilsley (Breeder - Dalwhinnie Bloodstock)

Draw 19

TIMEFORM VIEW Much improved since tongue tied and stepped up to 1 1/4m, winning a handicap at the Newmarket Guineas meeting before getting worn down only in the ﬁnal strides in the valuable London Gold Cup at Newbury. That form is strong and the fact his dam was a 1 1/2m winner provides hope for the new trip. TFRHHHHI Official BHA Rating 85 (+1)

17 MAFTING (GB) (23)

221 B g Too Darn Hot - Sub Rose (IRE) (Galileo (IRE))

GALLOP RACING

DAVID O’MEARA, Upper Helmsley

Groom - Arjun Singh (Breeder - Redvers/Myriad/Stanley)

8 13 (125)

Daniel Tudhope

Draw 5

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful form, finishing runner-up on first 2 starts before landing short odds in a 1 1/4m maiden at Redcar (good to firm). Handicap debut.

TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 85

18 GRECIAN LEGACY (IRE) (12)

2224-12 B g Magna Grecia (IRE) - Eleanor Roosevelt (IRE) (Dalakhani (IRE))

CAPTURE THE MOMENT XIII

DANIEL & CLAIRE KUBLER, Lambourn (Breeder - Edgeridge Ltd)

8 12

(124)

Jim Crowley

Draw 11

TIMEFORM VIEW Winner of 1 1/4m Goodwood handicap on reappearance and even better form when narrowly denied over the same trip at Epsom (1 1/4m, soft) since. A further 4lb rise looks fair enough given he pulled 2 1/2 lengths clear of the third. Up in trip.

TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 84

19 WATERFORD FLOW (IRE) (38) 8 10 (122)

5-3243 B c Ghaiyyath (IRE) - Etesian Flow (Bated Breath)

B. TAYLOR/S. R. STAFFORD/MS. O. O’CONNOR Jamie Spencer

JOSEPH PATRICK O’BRIEN, Ireland

Groom - Damien Byrne (Breeder - Ballinacurra Stud Limited)

Draw 4

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful maiden. Tongue tied ﬁrst time, improved when 3 1/4 lengths third of 8 to Nautical Force in an auction race at Roscommon (10.5f, good) last time. Makes handicap debut from a mark which demands improvement.

TFRHHIII Official BHA Rating 82

King George V Stakes (Heritage Handicap) (GBBPlus Race) (Class 2) - continued

Result: 1st 2nd 3rd 4th

Distances: 1-2 2-3

Time: Min . Secs.

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 19

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn ﬁrst time by No. 12, 15. Hood worn by No. 14.

Tongue Strap worn by No. 9, 10, 16, 18, 19. Running for the ﬁrst time since Gelding No. 1.

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

Median Time: 2 mins 35.37 secs

2024: GOING THE DISTANCE (IRE) 3 9 2 Rossa Ryan 9-1 (Ralph Beckett) 19 ran

Forecast: Correct as of 4.00pm (18.06.25)

3-1 Merchant (IRE), 7-2 Serious Contender (IRE), 8-1 Sing Us A Song (IRE), 9-1 Masai Moon (GB), 10-1 Gunship (IRE), 14-1 Light As Air (IRE), Lightening Mann (GB), Propose (IRE), 20-1 Daiquiri Bay (GB), 22-1 Boatswain (GB), Omni Man (IRE), 28-1 Grecian Legacy (IRE), Nautical Force (GB), 33-1 Chess Dad (GB), 40-1 Ammes (IRE), Mafting (GB), Pantile Warrior (GB), The Cursor (GB), Waterford Flow (IRE)

Timeform Summary

SING US A SONG was purchased by Wathnan Racing after his 11/4m Sandown handicap debut success in April and looks to have been saved for this The step up to 11/2m should play to his strengths and he can provide Ralph Beckett with a third win in this since 2021. Merchant, Gunship and Masai Moon head the many dangers in a typically strong renewal of this 3-y-o handicap. 1. SING US A SONG (IRE) 2. MERCHANT (IRE) 3. GUNSHIP (IRE)

3.40 Third Race

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

The Ribblesdale Stakes

(Group 2)

One Mile About Four Furlongs (Approx. 2,400 metres), SWINLEY (11f abt 211yds) For Three Year Old Fillies

(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

Form Owner Trainer st lb (lbs)

CASPI STAR (GB)

(43) 9 2 (128)

60-213 B f Camelot - Encapsulation (IRE) (Zoffany (IRE))

D MR NURLAN BIZAKOV Silvestre De Sousa

CHARLIE JOHNSTON, Middleham

Groom - Prameshwar Singh (Breeder - Highview Bloodstock Ltd)

Draw 1

TIMEFORM VIEW Camelot ﬁlly who has been a big improver this year, winning a 12.5f Musselburgh maiden before a never-nearer third to subsequent Oaks winner Minnie Hauk in the Cheshire Oaks Deﬁnitely more to come. TFRHHHHI Official BHA Rating 96

2 CATALINA DELCARPIO (IRE) (54)

12 B f Lope de Vega (IRE) - Queen Guenevere (IRE) (Camelot)

9 2 (128)

ROBERT J. W. MORAN W. J. Lee P. TWOMEY, Ireland

Groom - Anna Barlow (Breeder - Ballylinch Stud & Ecurie Des Charmes)

Draw 3

TIMEFORM VIEW Made a highly promising start when easily winning 1 1/4m maiden at Leopardstown (good to soft) and conﬁrmed those good impressions when second in a Navan Listed over the same trip (soft) 17 days later. Likely to stay 1 1/2m and open to further improvement but the quicker ground asks a different question. TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating -

3 ECSTATIC (JPN) (33) 9 2 (128)

155-205 B f Lord Kanaloa (JPN) - Magic Wand (IRE) (Galileo (IRE))

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

Groom - Osmar De Souza Goncalves (Breeder - Coolmore Stud)

Draw 9

TIMEFORM VIEW Tipperary maiden winner last year who ran right up to her best when second in Group 3 at the Curragh (8f) on return in April.Alittlebelowthatlevelinher2outingssinceandneedsthestepupto11/2mtosparkimprovement.STEWARDSNOTE:Followingitsrun on 17/5/2025 it was reported that the horse was denied a clear run.

TFRHHIII Official BHA Rating 98

4 GARDEN OF EDEN (IRE) (40) 9 2 (128)

620-061 B f Saxon Warrior (JPN) - Komedy (IRE) (Kodiac)

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

Groom - Sarah Ryan (Breeder - Mark Hanly & Stephanie Hanly)

Draw 5

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful ﬁlly. Career best when winning 8-runner Listed Blue Wind at Naas (10.5f, good) 40 days ago by a length from Jaliyah, driven out. Top yard bids for a third successive win in this. TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 99

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

Form Owner Trainer st lb (lbs)

5 GO GO BOOTS (GB) (13)

1-130 Ch f Night of Thunder (IRE) - Hertford Dancer (Foxwedge (AUS))

9 2 (128)

MR BOBBY FLAY William Buick

JOHN & THADY GOSDEN, Newmarket

Groom - Kassandra Gagneux (Breeder - Highclere Stud & Mrs Michelle Morris)

Draw 7

TIMEFORM VIEW Won first 2 starts on the AW at Lingfield and took a big step forward on turf debut when 5 3/4 lengths third of 6 to Whirl in the Musidora at York. Well beaten in the Oaks at Epsom since and now fitted with blinkers in a bid to get back on track. Her dam was placed in this race.

TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 99

6 HOLLYS GRACES (IRE) (40)

1-6 Ch f Australia - Potion (Pivotal)

9 2 (128)

ENVIROGREEN HOUSING SERVICES LTD Colin Keane

HENRY DE BROMHEAD, Ireland

Groom - Sam Cottrill (Breeder - Mrs Sue Ann Foley)

Draw 11

TIMEFORM VIEW Winning debut at Dundalk (7f) in September. Acquitted herself well in a higher grade when 5 1/4 lengths sixth of 8 to re-opposing Garden of Eden in Listed Blue Wind at Naas (10.5f, good) on reappearance. May do better again but a big chunk of improvement needed to get heavily involved here.

TFRHHIII Official BHA Rating 90

7 ISLAND HOPPING (IRE) (40) 9 2 (128)

515-33 B f Wootton Bassett - Heaven of Heavens (IRE) (Galileo (IRE))

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

Groom - Killian Murphy (Breeder - Coolmore)

Draw 2

TIMEFORM VIEW Third in Navan Group 3 on reappearance before ﬁlling the same position behind re-opposing stablemate Garden of Eden in the Listed Blue Wind at Naas (10.5f, good) last month. This increased stamina test should play to her strengths. Blinkered ﬁrst time.

TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 96

8 LADY VIVIAN (IRE) (42) 9 2 (128)

5-211 B f Camelot - Ceol An Ghra (IRE) (Teoﬁlo (IRE))

D WATHNAN RACING

RALPH BECKETT, Kimpton Down

Groom - Sadie Marshall (Breeder - Paget Bloodstock)

James Doyle

Draw 8

TIMEFORM VIEW Beat the re-opposing Caspi Star when winning her maiden in March and followed up in a good style in a 1 1/2m Chester handicap in May. Sold privately since. Looks good enough to make her presence felt at a higher level.

TFRHHHHI Official BHA Rating 88

9 LIFE IS BEAUTIFUL (GB) (46) 9 2 (128)

1-22

Ch f Night of Thunder (IRE) - Beautiful Morning (Galileo (IRE))

LADY BAMFORD

JOHN & THADY GOSDEN, Newmarket

Groom - Casey Hunter (Breeder - Lady Bamford)

Tom Marquand

Draw 6

TIMEFORM VIEW Created a very good impression when winning 1m Kempton maiden in November. Second in a novice there on her return in April and improved again switched to turf when second in 1 1/4m Newmarket Listed race the following month. Up in trip again. Unlikely to have reached her limit after 3 starts.

TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 98

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

Form Owner

Trainer st lb (lbs)

10 SERENITY PRAYER (IRE) (36)

12 B f Dubawi (IRE) - Peach Tree (IRE) (Galileo (IRE))

WESTERBERG

ANDREW BALDING, Kingsclere

Groom - Noemi Jere (Breeder - Westerberg)

9 2 (128)

Oisin Murphy

Draw 10

TIMEFORM VIEW Made a winning debut over 1 1/4m at Newbury in April and produced an excellent effort on her second start when 5 1/2 lengths second to subsequent Oaks runner-up Whirl in the Musidora at York. Big player here with 1 1/2m bound to suit. TFRHHHHH Official BHA Rating 100

11 UNDERSTUDY (GB) (19)

41 Ch f Sea The Stars (IRE) - Sequester (Selkirk (USA))

D MR B. E. NIELSEN

JOHN & THADY GOSDEN, Newmarket

Groom - Anand Singh (Breeder - Bjorn Nielsen)

9 2 (128)

Robert Havlin

Draw 4

TIMEFORM VIEW Promising individual. Built on her encouraging Newmarket debut fourth when scoring comfortably over 1 1/2m at Southwell 4 weeks later. This is a jump in class but she will go on improving. TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating -

Result: 1st 2nd 3rd 4th

Distances: 1-2 2-3

Time: Min . Secs.

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 11

Blinkers worn ﬁrst time by No. 5, 7.

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

Median Time: 2 mins 35.37 secs

2024: PORT FAIRY (IRE) 3 9 2 Ryan Moore 12-1 (Aidan O’Brien) 12 ran

Forecast: Correct as of 4.00pm (18.06.25)

3-1 Catalina Delcarpio (IRE), 10-3 Serenity Prayer (IRE), 11-2 Garden of Eden (IRE) 13-2 Life Is Beautiful (GB), 10-1 Caspi Star (GB), 11-1 Lady Vivian (IRE), 14-1 Go Go Boots (GB), 16-1 Ecstatic (JPN), Island Hopping (IRE), 20-1 Understudy (GB), 33-1 Hollys Graces (IRE)

Timeform Summary

SERENITY PRAYER has come a long way in a short time and might prove the answer to an open Ribblesdale, with the step up to 11/2m promising to unlock more improvement from this Dubawi ﬁlly. Caspi Star has blossomed since stepped up to around 11/2m and is second choice ahead of Lady Vivian and Garden of Eden, the mount of Ryan Moore from the Aidan O’Brien trio

1. SERENITY PRAYER (IRE) 2. CASPI STAR

3. LADY VIVIAN (IRE)

4.20 Fourth Race

The Gold Cup

(Group 1)

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.

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

For Four Year Olds And Upwards

(Class 1) Advertised total prize fund £650,000

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

Stalls - Inside

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

Form Owner Trainer Age st lb (lbs)

1 COLTRANE (IRE) (21) 8 9 4 (130)

5643-22 B g Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Promise Me (IRE) (Montjeu (IRE))

CD MICK AND JANICE MARISCOTTI Oisin Murphy

ANDREW BALDING, Kingsclere

Groom - Ryan Gradwell (Breeder - Rockﬁeld Farm)

Draw 6

TIMEFORMVIEWAregularinstayingcontestshere,landingthe2022AscotStakes,secondinthisthefollowingyearandwinning the Sagaro last season. Solid seconds this term but no match for Trawlerman at Sandown 3 weeks ago. Place claims again. TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 112

2 DUBAI FUTURE (GB) (25)

204/-110

B g Dubawi (IRE) - Anjaz (USA) (Street Cry (IRE))

C GODOLPHIN

9 9 4 (130)

James McDonald

SAEED BIN SUROOR, Newmarket

Groom - Andre De Matos (Breeder - Godolphin)

Draw 5

TIMEFORM VIEW Won the 2022 Wolferton and made a most remarkable return to the track at Meydan this year, winning twice. Shaped as if amiss on ﬁrst start in Europe since September 2022 at Longchamp last month, however. Hood goes on. Bit to ﬁnd up in trip.

TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 116

3 SWEET WILLIAM (IRE) (34) 6

13212-3 B g Sea The Stars (IRE) - Gale Force (Shirocco (GER))

NORMANDIE STUD LTD

JOHN & THADY GOSDEN, Newmarket

Groom - Manohar Parmar (Breeder - Normandie Stud Ltd)

9 4 (130)

Robert Havlin

Draw 8

TIMEFORM VIEW Very smart stayer, winning the Sagaro here and Doncaster Cup (2 1/4m) last season. Inadequate test in the Yorkshire Cup on return 5 weeks ago and sure to have come on for that. Third in this last season and could better that.

TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 116

4 TRAWLERMAN (IRE) (21)

1/323-51 B g Golden Horn - Tidespring (IRE) (Monsun (GER))

C GODOLPHIN

7 9 4 (130)

William Buick

JOHN & THADY GOSDEN, Newmarket

Groom - Benario De Paiva (Breeder - Godolphin)

Draw 2

TIMEFORM VIEW Made up into a very smart stayer in 2023, landing the Long Distance Cup, and having chased home the mighty Kyprios in this race and that one last season, he resumed winning ways in the Henry II at Sandown 3 weeks ago, slamming Coltrane. Solid claims.

TFRHHHHH Official BHA Rating 118

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

Form Owner

5 WONDER LEGEND (IRE)

Trainer Age st lb (lbs)

(62) 5 9 4 (130)

231-211 B g Sea The Stars (IRE) - Sea of Wonders (IRE) (Fastnet Rock (AUS))

MR BONIFACE HO KA KUI Daniel Muscutt

JAMES FERGUSON, Newmarket

Groom - Katie Webb & Matilda Lanni (Breeder - Sunderland Holding Inc.)

Draw 3

TIMEFORM VIEW Been in ﬁne form on AW, drawing clear in good 2m Newcastle handicap on Good Friday. No reason why he won’t transfer progress back to turf and a stayer to be positive about, but this is a massive step up.

TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 108

6 YASHIN (IRE) (50)

6 9 4 (130)

33006-1 B g Churchill (IRE) - Mirdhak (Dansili) C MIZONS, BAKERS & LEWITTS Callum Shepherd

MICHAEL BELL, Newmarket

Groom - Kenny Roussety (Breeder - Mr Gerry Byrne)

Draw 7

TIMEFORM VIEW Goes well fresh and, following another breathing op ahead of return for new yard (also in ﬁrst-time tongue strap/visor discarded), proved at least as good as ever when seeing off Coltrane in 4-runner Sagaro here 7 weeks ago, displaying a superior turn of speed. Should stay but this is much tougher.

7 CANDELARI (IRE) (25)

1-1131 B g Frankel - Candara (FR) (Barathea (IRE))

TFRHHIII Official BHA Rating 106

4 9 3 (129)

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

(Breeder - Haras de Son Altesse l’Aga Khan SCEA)

Draw 4

TIMEFORM VIEW Progressive French challenger perhaps unfortunate not to remain unbeaten, showing a ﬁne turn of foot as he landed Group 1 at Longchamp (15.5f) last month. Longer trip will suit and he’s clearly of interest.

TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 118

8 ILLINOIS (IRE) (42)

12221-1 B c Galileo (IRE) - Danedrop (IRE) (Danehill (USA))

4 9 3 (129)

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

Groom - Anatoliy Komisar (Breeder - Coolmore)

Draw 1

TIMEFORM VIEW Won the Queen’s Vase last season and chasing a hat-trick after victories in 15f Longchamp Group 2 and the Ormonde at Chester. No doubt he’ll stay this sort of trip and this really likeable sort looks a great substitute for retired stablemate Kyprios. TFRHHHHI Official BHA Rating 116

Result: 1st 2nd 3rd 4th

Distances: 1-2 2-3

Time: Min . Secs.

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 8

Hood worn ﬁrst time by No 2. Hood worn by No 4. Visor worn by No 3. Tongue Strap worn by No. 6, 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 2.

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

Median Time: 4 mins 25.11 secs

2024: KYPRIOS (IRE) 6 9 4 Ryan Moore 11-10 (Aidan O’Brien) 9 ran

Forecast: Correct as of 4.00pm (18.06.25)

13-8 Illinois (IRE), 11-4 Trawlerman (IRE), 10-3 Candelari (IRE), 7-1 Sweet William (IRE), 25-1 Yashin (IRE), 28-1 Wonder Legend (IRE), 33-1 Dubai Future (GB), 40-1 Coltrane (IRE)

Timeform Summary

The retirement of Kyprios has blown this race wide open and that could pave the way for TRAWLERMAN, who pushed him very close 12 months ago, to make the breakthrough at the top level. He impressed when making all at Sandown last month, his ﬁrst victory since the 2023 Long Distance Cup here, and seems sure to give a good account. Illinois has some big shoes to ﬁll replacing Kyprios but could easily be up to the task. French raider Candelari is 4-5 and can go well.

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1. TRAWLERMAN (IRE)

2. ILLINOIS (IRE)

3. CANDELARI (IRE)

HENRYCAVILL

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 Britannia Stakes

(Heritage Handicap)

One Mile (1,600 metres), STRAIGHT COURSE (8f)

For Three Year Old Colts And Geldings

(Class 2) Advertised total prize fund £120,000

(FOR CONDITIONS OF THIS RACE SEE PAGE 79)

Stalls - Centre

OwnersPrizeMoney:Winner£48756,Second£24384,Third£12192,Fourth£6096,Fifth£3048,Sixth£1524.(PenaltyValue£61848)Weightsraised1lb andparagraphs27to31oftheWeightsandHandicappingCodecompliedwithwhereapplicable.14EliminatedUnderRules(I)9and(I)10.SS

Form Owner Trainer st lb (lbs)

1 WOLF OF BADENOCH (GB) (77) 9 9 (135)

1246-5 Ch g Pinatubo (IRE) - Miss Latin (IRE) (Galileo (IRE))

MRS FITRI HAY

Alec Voikhansky (3)

HUGO PALMER, Malpas

Groom - Rebecca Bowring (Breeder - Mrs Fitri Hay)

Draw 23

TIMEFORM VIEW Decisive winner of a Doncaster maiden on debut and ran a cracker when pitched into the Group 2 Vintage Stakes at Goodwood 6 weeks later Not so good in Group events at Doncaster and Newmarket in the autumn and ﬁfth of 7 switched to AW on reappearance. Headgear ﬁtted for handicap bow. TFRHIIII Official BHA Rating 100

2 LA BOTTE (GB) (48)

3-14 B c Too Darn Hot - Panmolle (Lawman (FR))

9 8 (134)

HALO RACING N GREENHALGH J DEGENHARDT Jamie Spencer

HARRY EUSTACE, Newmarket

Groom - Jerome Frandon (Breeder - Wood Farm Stud)

Draw 30

TIMEFORM VIEW Stepped up on debut when making a winning return in Newcastle maiden and further improvement when fourth in Listed race at Newmarket last month. Opening mark on the stiff side but has plenty about him physically and likely he will continue to progress.

3 HOTT SHOTT

TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 99

(GB) (42) 9 7 (133)

151-246 B c Too Darn Hot - Moohareeba (Invincible Spirit (IRE))

P COOK, P MERRITT & T VERRIER Finley Marsh

RICHARD HUGHES, Upper Lambourn

Groom - Mahipal Singh (Breeder - Essaﬁnaat UK Ltd)

Draw 4

TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden/novice winner at 2 and better form in defeat this year, albeit down the ﬁeld in Dee Stakes at Chester last time. Makes handicap debut but others have more potential.

TFRHIIII Official BHA Rating 98

4 SUPIDO (FR) (42)

12315-5 B g Blue Point (IRE) - Zanyeva (IRE) (Oasis Dream)

D BELL, LYONS & JAMES

IAN WILLIAMS, Alvechurch

Groom - Fabrice Smeulders (Breeder - Mr Moussa Mbacke)

9 7 (133)

Billy Loughnane

Draw 31

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual winner in France at 2 yrs (sold from P. Decouz €90,000 subsequently). Shaped well when close ﬁfth at Chester on yard/handicap debut 6 weeks ago and he’s no forlorn hope.

TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 98

The Britannia Stakes (Heritage Handicap) (Class 2) - continued

Form Owner Trainer st lb (lbs)

5 ARABIAN

STORY (IRE) (28) 9 6 (132)

601 B c Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Delphinidae (IRE) (Sepoy (AUS))

D GODOLPHIN Oisin Murphy

SAEED BIN SUROOR, Newmarket

Groom - Vijay Kadam (Breeder - Godolphin)

Draw 29

TIMEFORM VIEW Left his ﬁrst 2 starts (on dirt) well behind when winning 15-runner maiden at Chelmsford on UK debut 28 days ago by 3 lengths from Competizione, making all. Will ﬁnd this a totally different test but he remains unexposed.

TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 97

6 AFENTIKO (IRE) (26)

12126-3 B c Hello Youmzain (FR) - Missisipi Baileys (FR) (Aqlaam)

MR M. SHIACOLAS

9 6 (132)

Warren Fentiman (5)

PAUL & OLIVER COLE, Whatcombe (Breeder - Haras des Trois Chapelles)

Draw 6

TIMEFORM VIEW Twice a winner at 2 yrs and made an encouraging reappearance when 3/4-length third to Teroomm in handicap at Haydock, looking rusty before making strong late headway. This race should play to his strengths so not taken lightly.

TFRHHHHI Official BHA Rating 97

7 SEAGOLAZO (IRE) (250)

431042- Gr g Havana Grey - Soho Susie (IRE) (Montjeu (IRE))

9 5 (131)

TWO PLUS THREE TWO PLUS FOUR Harry Davies HUGO PALMER, Malpas

Groom - Holly Smith (Breeder - Soho Susie Partnership)

Draw 1

TIMEFORM VIEW Opened his account at the third attempt when landing the odds in 6-runner maiden at Chester and big improvement ﬁtted with headgear when fourth of 20 in valuable sales event at Doncaster. Backed that up when second in nursery at York but tough ask making comeback in a race like this.

8 TEROOMM (IRE) (26)

4-111 Ch c Iffraaj - Salayel (Bated Breath)

TFRHHIII Official BHA Rating 96

9 5 (131)

D SHEIKH AHMED AL MAKTOUM Silvestre De Sousa ROGER VARIAN, Newmarket

Groom - Kieran Braem (Breeder - Godolphin)

Draw 33

TIMEFORM VIEW Made it3 from3 thisseasonon handicapbowat Haydocklastmonth, ridden morepatiently thanpreviously. Improving in leaps and bounds and looks shortlist material.

TFRHHHHI Official BHA Rating 96

9 MR CHAPLIN (GB) (26)

10154-0 B g Without Parole - Midnight Hush (FR) (Anabaa (USA))

9 5 (131)

MICHAEL REMBAUM & TANYA REMBAUM Rossa Ryan

RALPH BECKETT, Kimpton Down

Groom - Sadie Marshall (Breeder - Silﬁeld Bloodstock)

Draw 5

TIMEFORM VIEW Twice a winner at 2 yrs, notably a nursery at Glorious Goodwood. Highly tried otherwise that season but shaped much better than bare result in handicap at Goodwood on return. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 24/5/2025 it was reported that the horse was denied a clear run late-on.

TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 96

The

Britannia Stakes (Heritage Handicap) (Class 2) -

Form Owner Trainer st lb (lbs)

10 THUNDER WONDER (IRE)

(12) 9 5 (131)

6-31401 Ch c Night of Thunder (IRE) - Princess Yaiza (IRE) (Casamento (IRE))

D JOHN BROWN & MEGAN DENNIS Joe Fanning

CHARLIE JOHNSTON, Middleham

Groom - Ratan Singh (Breeder - Mr L. H. LaRoche)

Draw 32

TIMEFORM VIEW Both his wins this season have come at Musselburgh, including a hard-fought success 12 days ago. Will ﬁnd this a lot tougher.

TFRHHIII Official BHA Rating 96

11 HAWKSBILL (GB) (48)

2146-22 Ch c Kameko (USA) - Like (IRE) (Frankel)

9 4 (130)

D PALMER, DULVERTON, REDVERS, WALL & FORD Mickael Barzalona

HUGO PALMER, Malpas

Groom - Michelle McCarthy (Breeder - Plantation Stud)

Draw 2

TIMEFORM VIEW Haydock novice winner last season and good runner-up efforts in class 2 events both starts this term. Opening mark demands further improvement, however. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 2/5/2025 it was reported that the horse ran too free in the early stages.

12

TFRHHIII Official BHA Rating 95

CONSOLIDATION (GB) (47)

6231-1 B g Too Darn Hot - Pure Line (Zamindar (USA))

WATHNAN RACING

RALPH BECKETT, Kimpton Down

Groom - Eric Ngwane (Breeder - W. & R. Barnett Ltd)

9 4 (130)

James Doyle

Draw 3

TIMEFORM VIEW Cost plenty at the breeze ups and getting the hang of things now, winning 13-runner novice at Kempton on ﬁnal 2-y-o start before following up on handicap bow at Goodwood on return last month, edging out a subsequent winner close home. 1m will suit and he’s a player.

13 DIVIDEND (GB) (55)

TFRHHHHI Official BHA Rating 95

501-116 B c Kodiac - Dabble (IRE) (Mastercraftsman (IRE))

D COMMERCIUM

DR RICHARD NEWLAND & JAMIE INSOLE, Droitwich

Groom - Jodie Wingrove (Breeder - Mr G. S. Bishop)

9 4 (130)

Hollie Doyle

Draw 27

TIMEFORM VIEW Completed AW hat-trick at Southwell in April but struggled off revised mark back on turf at Sandown since. Others preferred. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 25/4/2025 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe.

TFRHIIII Official BHA Rating 95

14 BRISE NOIR (FR) (26) 9 3 (129)

30-14 Ch g Almanzor (FR) - Tres Belle (IRE) (Holy Roman Emperor (IRE))

BURKLAND, SANGSTER, MEEHAN Tommie Jakes (5)

BRIAN MEEHAN, Manton

Groom - Jordan Milne-Piercy (Breeder - Trevor C. Stewart)

Draw 26

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair form both starts in France last year and took a step forward when winning 10f novice at Windsor on return. Seen to maximum effect when fourth in Listed event Bordeaux last month and looks badly handicapped as a result.

TFRHIIII Official BHA Rating 94

The Britannia Stakes (Heritage Handicap)

(Class 2) -

15 SERENGETI (FR)

(39) 9 3 (129)

631-00 Br c Wootton Bassett - Holy Roman Empress (IRE) (American Pharoah (USA))

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

AIDAN O’BRIEN, Ireland

Groom - Isaac Eduardo (Breeder - China Horse Club International)

Draw 17

TIMEFORM VIEW Opened his account at the third attempt in 11-runner maiden at Dundalk (7f) in October. However, no show at Naas on return and was used as a pacemaker in French 2000 Guineas last month.

16 GOD OF WAR (GB) (42)

4150-2 B g Mohaather - Lady Freyja (Mayson)

MOULTON RACING

TOM CLOVER, Newmarket

Groom - Abdul Haq (Breeder - Jon A. Thompson)

TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 94

9 3 (129)

Neil Callan

Draw 19

TIMEFORM VIEW Highly tried after winning a Doncaster novice last summer but made an encouraging return when close second on handicap debut at Chester last month. Worth a shot.

TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 94

17 DEFENCE MINISTER (GB)

(33) 9 3 (129)

116-0 B c Too Darn Hot - Tears of The Sun (Mastercraftsman (IRE))

WATHNAN RACING

HAMAD AL JEHANI, GB

Groom - Andrew McBride (Breeder - Mildmay Bloodstock Ltd)

James McDonald

Draw 7

TIMEFORM VIEW €210,000 breeze-up purchase who won ﬁrst 2 starts at Newmarket/Haydock. However, struggled in Middle Park ﬁnal 2-y-o start and only beat one home in Listed race at Newbury on return. Up in trip on handicap debut.

18 FEARNOT (IRE) (41)

CD MR J GODDARD

TFRHHIII Official BHA Rating 94

1231 B c Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Alsindi (IRE) (Acclamation)

CLIVE COX, Hungerford

Groom - Mykyta Yashchenko (Breeder - Rabbah Bloodstock Limited)

9 3 (129)

David Probert

Draw 28

TIMEFORM VIEW Invincible Spirit colt made a winning start in 7f Wolverhampton novice in March and has advanced his form since, resuming winning ways in impressive fashion in C&D handicap 6 weeks ago. Must be considered.

19 LINWOOD

(IRE)

Form Owner Trainer st lb (lbs) 92 (Sakhee’s

TFRHHHHI Official BHA Rating 94

(285) 9 2 (128)

4115- B c Inns of Court (IRE) - Ohsosecret (Sakhee’s Secret)

D MRS FITRI HAY

NON-RUNNER

RICHARD HANNON, Marlborough (Breeder - Mrs Oonagh McKeever)

Draw 22

TIMEFORM VIEW Much improved from debut when winning 16-runner novice at Newbury last summer and had more in hand then margin suggests when following up under a penalty at Ripon. Not disgraced in Listed race at Haydock ﬁnal start but this is a big ask on return off a stiff opening mark. NON RUNNER.

TFRIIIII Official BHA Rating 93

The Britannia Stakes (Heritage Handicap) (Class 2)

Form Owner

20 SHAMEFUL (IRE)

- continued

Trainer st lb (lbs)

(26) 9 2 (128)

1-22 B g Shaman (IRE) - Bear Cheek (IRE) (Kodiac)

TEME VALLEY AND AUSTIN WHELAN Kieran Shoemark CLIVE COX, Hungerford

Groom - Bhanwar Singh (Breeder - Bt Bloodstock & P. O’Callaghan)

Draw 8

TIMEFORM VIEW Newbury maiden winner on sole 2-y-o start and advanced his form when runner-up both starts this term, running to a useful level when 3/4-length behind Iceford at the Curragh on handicap bow last month (collared only late on). Respected. TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 93

21 ICEFORD (IRE) (26)

42-6221 B g Beckford - Princess Icicle (Iceman)

9 2 (128)

NEWTOWN ANNER STUD FARM Ben Coen

J. P. MURTAGH, Ireland

Groom - Johnny Sullivan (Breeder - Mr Maurice Regan)

Draw 13

TIMEFORM VIEW Responded well to headgear last 2 starts and off the mark in handicap at the Curragh last time by 3/4 length from Shameful. Likely to be suited by 1m but needs to take another step forward.

22 SHOUT (IRE) (41)

5131-23 B g Advertise - Poppet’s Promise (Bated Breath)

TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 93

9 2 (128)

GAIL BROWN RACING (XVII) Robert Havlin

SIMON & ED CRISFORD, Newmarket (Breeder - Kildaragh Stud)

Draw 21

TIMEFORM VIEW Twice a winner at 2 yrs, including when running out an impressive winner on nursery debut at Doncaster. Good placed efforts both starts this year, including when third off this mark here after a very slow start. Change of headgear.

TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 93

23 THE FINGAL RAVEN (IRE) (110)

013-332 B g Mehmas (IRE) - Chupalla (Helmet (AUS))

9 2 (128)

DOMINIC GRIFFITHS AND DAVID KAVANAGH Saffie Osborne

JAMIE OSBORNE, Upper Lambourn

Groom - Oleksiy (Alex) Makhmudov (Breeder - Tally-Ho Stud)

Draw 10

TIMEFORM VIEW Novice winner at Kempton in September. Placed all 3 starts at Meydan earlier this year, having no chance with Ruling Court in Listed race ﬁnal start. Opening mark looks fair.

TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 93

24 TRIBAL NATION (GB) (52)

521-53 Br c Wootton Bassett - Indian Blessing (Sepoy (AUS))

9 2 (128)

TEME VALLEY & NEWSELLS PARK STUD LTD Dylan Browne McMonagle

JOSEPH PATRICK O’BRIEN, Ireland

Groom - Shane Byrne (Breeder - Newsells Park Stud)

Draw 12

TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden winner at Galway in the autumn. Stiff task on return but big improvement when third at Naas on handicap bow 52 days ago. Unraced on going ﬁrmer than good.

TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 93

The Britannia Stakes (Heritage Handicap) (Class 2) - continued

Form Owner Trainer st lb (lbs)

25 RAAFEDD (IRE) (34)

6-61 B c Teoﬁlo (IRE) - Ejaazah (IRE) (Acclamation)

9 1 (127)

SHEIKH AHMED AL MAKTOUM Tom Marquand

WILLIAM HAGGAS, Newmarket (Breeder - Summerhill Bloodstock)

Draw 14

TIMEFORM VIEW Teofilo colt who left first 2 starts well behind fitted with a tongue strap when commanding winner of Newbury novice 5 weeks ago. More to come and opening mark may underestimate him.

26 PAROLE D’ORO (GB) (58)

TFRHHHHH Official BHA Rating 92

9 1 (127)

21-2 B c Without Parole - Pretty Paper (IRE) (Medaglia d’Oro (USA))

MRS I. CORBANI Callum Shepherd

MICHAEL BELL, Newmarket

Groom -Katie Craig (Breeder - Papillon Stables Sarl)

Draw 24

TIMEFORM VIEW Without Parole colt who conﬁrmed debut promise when landing novice at Epsom in August and arguably shaped best when 3/4-length second to Teroomm in novice at Thirsk on return, going down narrowly to a match-ﬁt rival (6lb better off with winner here on handicap bow). Tongue strap on.

TFRHHHHI Official BHA Rating 92

27 FIFTH COLUMN (IRE) (55)

0622-11 B g Kingman - Inner Secret (USA) (Singspiel (IRE))

D GODOLPHIN

JOHN & THADY GOSDEN, Newmarket

Groom - Amar Paswan (Breeder - Godolphin)

9 1 (127)

William Buick

Draw 9

TIMEFORM VIEW Took form to another level in the spring (had been gelded), off the mark in 1m Kempton maiden on reappearance before following up at Sandown on handicap debut. Player ﬁtted with headgear back from a break.

TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 92

28 BRAVE MISSION (GB) (41)

521-2 B c Frankel - Bravo Sierra (Siyouni (FR))

9 1 (127)

JUDDMONTE Colin Keane

RALPH BECKETT, Kimpton Down

Groom - Vinicio Malaquias (Breeder - Juddmonte Farms Ltd)

Draw 20

TIMEFORM VIEW Frankel colt who has improved with each start, winning a Kempton novice on ﬁnal 2-y-o start before showing useful form when runner-up on handicap bow here (7f) on return. Sort to go on improving and likely to go well again.

29 ARCTIC GREY (IRE) (27)

121 Gr c Dark Angel (IRE) - Postulant (Kyllachy)

TFRHHHHI Official BHA Rating 92

9 0 (126)

D MR SAEED BIN MOHAMMED AL QASSIMI Pat Dobbs

RICHARD HANNON, Marlborough

Groom - Vikram Singh (Breeder - Denis Noonan)

Draw 18

TIMEFORM VIEW Created a good impression in a couple of novice events and showed much-improved form to make a winning handicap debut at Goodwood last month, impressing with how easily he made up his ground. In the mix.

TFRHHHHI Official BHA Rating 91

The

Britannia Stakes (Heritage Handicap) (Class 2) - continued

Form Owner Trainer st lb (lbs)

30 THE LOST KING (GB) (55) 8 13 (125)

016-3 B c Kingman - King Power (Frankel)

KING POWER RACING CO LTD Daniel Tudhope ANDREW BALDING, Kingsclere

Groom - Mahipal Pamar (Breeder - King Power Racing Co Ltd)

Draw 25

TIMEFORM VIEW Left debut effort well behind when winning novice at Newmarket last summer. Only sixth of 8 in Haydock Listed race on ﬁnal 2-y-o start but made a highly encouraging return when 2 1/2 lengths third to Fifth Column on handicap bow at Sandown. 6lb better off with the winner here.

TFRHHHHI Official BHA Rating 90

31 COMPETIZIONE (FR) (28) 8 13 (125)

022 B c Too Darn Hot - Walk In Beauty (IRE) (Shamardal (USA))

THE THOROUGHBRED RACING CORPORATION LTD Daniel Muscutt

JOHN & THADY GOSDEN, Newmarket (Breeder - Merriebelle Irish Farm Ltd)

Draw 11

TIMEFORM VIEW Getting better with each run, 3 lengths second of 15 to Arabian Story in maiden at Chelmsford (8f) 28 days ago. Makes handicap debut.

TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 90

Result: 1st 2nd 3rd 4th

Distances: 1-2 2-3

Time: Min . Secs.

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 30

Visor worn ﬁrst time by No. 22. Tongue Strap worn ﬁrst time by No. 26.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn ﬁrst time by No. 1, 27. Hood worn by No. 18.

Blinkers worn by No. 7, 23. Tongue Strap worn by No. 25, 31.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 21. Running for the ﬁrst time since Gelding No 1.

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

Median Time: 1 min 41.40 secs

2024: MICKLEY (IRE) 3 8 11 Callum Rodriguez 15-2 (Edward Bethell) 29 ran

Forecast: Correct as of 4.00pm (18.06.25)

9-1 La Botte (GB), 10-1 Brave Mission (GB), Fifth Column (IRE), Raafedd (IRE), Teroomm (IRE), 11-1 Consolidation (GB), Parole d’Oro (GB), 12-1 Serengeti (FR), 14-1 Arabian Story (IRE), 16-1 Fearnot (IRE), 20-1 Competizione (FR) God of War (GB), Shout (IRE), 22-1 Afentiko (IRE), Arctic Grey (IRE), The Fingal Raven (IRE), Tribal Nation (GB), 25-1 Shameful (IRE), 28-1 Hawksbill (GB), Iceford (IRE), Mr Chaplin (GB), The Lost King (GB), 33-1 Thunder Wonder (IRE), 40-1 Brise Noir (FR), Seagolazo (IRE), Supido (FR), 50-1 Defence Minister (GB), Dividend (GB), 66-1 Hott Shott (GB), Wolf of Badenoch (GB),

Timeform Summary

Plenty of these are potentially ahead of their marks, including RAAFEDD, who very much looked the part when winning his novice at Newbury last month. He tops the shortlist ahead of Fearnot, who booked his place for this with an impressive C&D success 6 weeks ago. Arctic Grey and Parole d’Oro complete the shortlist.

RAAFEDD (IRE)

Reserves At Royal Ascot

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

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

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

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

Today’s race with a reserve running is The Britannia Stakes (Heritage Handicap)COMPETIZIONE

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 Hampton Court Stakes

(Group 3)

One Mile Abt Two Furlongs (9f abt 212yds) (Approx. 2,000 metres) For Three Year Olds

(Class 1) Advertised total prize fund £150,000 (FOR CONDITIONS OF THIS RACE SEE PAGE 79)

Stalls - Inside

Owners Prize Money: Winner £66840, Second £27435, Third £13725, Fourth £6855, Fifth £3435, Sixth £1710. (Penalty Value £85065) A SS

Form Owner Trainer st lb (lbs)

1 AL SHABABI (GB) (19)

20-13 B c Without Parole - Crossed Fingers (IRE) (Cape Cross (IRE)) BF GREEN TEAM RACING

OWEN BURROWS, Lambourn

Groom - Selwen Pandu (Breeder - Crossed Fingers Partnership)

9 2 (128)

Billy Loughnane

Draw 11

TIMEFORM VIEW Ran in a couple of strong all-weather races at 2 yrs and showed marked improvement on reappearance when landing a 1m Windsor maiden. Still green when a well backed third on handicap debut at Haydock (8.2f) last month. Could be more to come over this longer trip but this is a marked step up in class. TFRHHIII Official BHA Rating 83

2 ARABIAN FORCE (IRE) (35)

611

Ch c Lope de Vega (IRE) - October Queen (IRE) (Iffraaj)

9 2 (128)

D SHEIKH RASHID DALMOOK AL MAKTOUM Tom Marquand

WILLIAM HAGGAS, Newmarket

Groom - Nepal Singh (Breeder - Rabbah Bloodstock Limited)

Draw 14

TIMEFORM VIEW Needed debut run when sixth in a strong Kempton maiden. Progressive since making it 2-2 in novice company when beating another useful sort (won subsequently) at Salisbury (9.9f), still looking green under pressure. Improving sort is in excellent hands but this requires another step forward. TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 95 (+4)

3 DETAIN (IRE) (18)

116-163 B c Wootton Bassett - Nisriyna (IRE) (Intikhab (USA))

JUDDMONTE

JOHN & THADY GOSDEN, Newmarket

Groom - Godwin Atuko (Breeder - Swordlestown Little)

9 2 (128)

Colin Keane

Draw 5

TIMEFORM VIEW Promising juvenile last season and has developed into a smart 3-y-o, ran as well as could be expected when sixth in the French 2000 Guineas (left with too much to do) and duly improved for the longer trip when a close third in the French Derby 18 days ago. That form sets the standard here.

TFRHHHHH Official BHA Rating 113

4 EMIT (IRE) (27) 9 2 (128)

5315-22 B c Too Darn Hot - Light of Joy (USA) (Kitten’s Joy (USA))

FLAXMAN STABLES IRELAND LTD DylanBrowneMcMonagle

JOSEPH PATRICK O’BRIEN, Ireland

Groom - Ashley Hussey (Breeder - Flaxman Stables Ireland Ltd)

Draw 10

TIMEFORM VIEW Juvenile form has worked out well and is on the up as a 3-y-o. Shade unlucky not to win the Group 3 Gallinule Stakes at Curragh (10f) last month, just denied having suffered signiﬁcant interference from Reyenzi. Respected but this is tougher and we may see the best of him over 1 1/2m.

TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 102

The Hampton Court Stakes (Group 3) (Class 1) - continued

Form Owner

5 GLITTERING LEGEND (GB)

5141-11 B g Too Darn Hot - Eastern Belle (Champs Elysees)

Trainer st lb (lbs)

(62) 9 2 (128)

MR BONIFACE HO KA KUI Daniel Muscutt

JAMES FANSHAWE, Newmarket

Groom - Hannah Spurgeon (Breeder - Hascombe & Valiant Stud Ltd)

Draw 9

TIMEFORM VIEW Steadily improved as a juvenile and has carried on that progression into this season, building on winning reappearance when landing an all-weather Listed race at Newcastle (1m) in April. Remains open to improvement for all this is a very different test over 10f back on turf.

6 GREAT DAVID (GB)

TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 104

(42) 9 2 (128)

6441-13 B c Ribchester (IRE) - Prussian (Dubai Destination (USA))

D MR YERBOL ZHAXYLYKOV

JAMES TATE, Newmarket

Groom - Tegan Porter (Breeder - Mr Yerbol Zhaxylykov)

James Doyle

Draw 1

TIMEFORM VIEW Victorious on ﬁnal 2-y-o start and followed up in a 1 1/4m Nottingham handicap on reappearance this season. Found another chunk of improvement when third in the Dee Stakes at Chester (10f) last month, setting an honest pace having been drawn widest. Respected but may ﬁnd a couple too good in here. TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 102

7 HIGH STOCK (GB) (42)

12 B c Dubawi (IRE) - Proserpine (USA) (Hat Trick (JPN))

9 2 (128)

SHEIKH HAMED DALMOOK AL MAKTOUM William Buick

ANDREW BALDING, Kingsclere

Groom - Nathu Singh (Breeder - Rabbah Bloodstock Limited)

Draw 7

TIMEFORM VIEW Dubawi colt made a winning debut in the Wood Ditton at Newmarket (1m) prior to showing much improved form up in class/trip when runner-up in the Dee Stakes at Chester (10f), having missed the break. Likely to progress further on only his third career start and could prove a danger to all. TFRHHHHI Official BHA Rating 107

8 JACKKNIFE (GB) (21)

13 B or Br c Kameko (USA) - Dulkashe (IRE) (Pivotal)

9 2 (128)

QATAR RACING AND CIARON MAHER BLOODSTOCK Oisin Murphy ROGER VARIAN, Newmarket

Groom - Tony Nelson (Breeder - The Dulkashe Partnership)

Draw 3

TIMEFORM VIEW Half-brother to high-class winner up to 13f Defoe and confirmed himself a useful prospect following Epsom debut success when an unlucky third in the Heron at Sandown (1m) last month, travelled fluently and finished well having been denied a clear run. Open to further improvement upped in trip.

9 REYENZI (FR) (27)

TFRHHHHI Official BHA Rating 105

9 2 (128)

2-13 B c Saxon Warrior (JPN) - Reynira (IRE) (Lope de Vega (IRE)) D EXORS OF THE LATE H.H. AGA KHAN Ben Coen

J. P. MURTAGH, Ireland

Groom - Ryan McKeever (Breeder - H H Aga Khan)

Draw 8

TIMEFORM VIEW Built on debut promise when winning 20-runner maiden at Navan and confirmed himself a useful prospect when finishing first past the post in the Gallinule Stakes at the Curragh, subsequently demoted having caused interference (hung right and left). A work in progress but there may be more to come.

TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 102

The Hampton Court Stakes (Group 3) (Class 1) -

Form Owner Trainer st lb (lbs)

10 SEA SCOUT (IRE) (12)

51-100 B c Sea The Stars (IRE) - Wo de Xin (Shamardal (USA))

9 2 (128)

D MR ABDULLA AL MANSOORI Harry Davies

SIMON & ED CRISFORD, Newmarket (Breeder - Sunderland Holding Inc.)

Draw 13

TIMEFORM VIEW Sea The Stars colt who sprung a 40/1 surprise in the Blue Riband at Epsom. Wasn’t disgraced in the Dante next time but below form when ﬁnishing down the ﬁeld in the Derby having raced too keenly. Could be vulnerable to a more progressive type back in trip. TFRHHIII Official BHA Rating 105

11 STARDROP (GB) (10)

4001 Ch g Ulysses (IRE) - Starscope (Selkirk (USA))

D THE GREDLEY FAMILY

9 2 (128)

Sean Dylan Bowen

JAMES OWEN, Newmarket

Groom - Lucia Gurrieri & Cassie Owen (Breeder - Cheveley Park Stud Limited)

Draw 12

TIMEFORM VIEW Left maiden/novice form behind when making a mockery of his opening mark on handicap debut at Windsor (10f) earlier this month. Takes a huge step up in class and likely to be outclassed in this company.

TFRHIIII Official BHA Rating 62 (+12)

12 TIBERIUS THUNDER (IRE) (27)

1345 Ch c Night of Thunder (IRE) - Ellthea (IRE) (Kodiac)

9 2 (128)

AMO RACING LIMITED/GISELLE DE AGUIAR David Egan

ADRIAN MURRAY, Ireland (Breeder - Castlefarm Stud)

Draw 2

TIMEFORM VIEW Off the mark on debut (Dundalk, 1m) in February and conﬁrmed himself a useful colt when third in what proved to be a strong Ballysax over 10f next time. Unsuited by the track at Epsom prior to being denied a clear run and hampered in the Gallinule last month. Tougher task but not one to write off.

TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 100

13 TORNADO ALERT (IRE) (12) 9 2 (128)

31-46 B c Too Darn Hot - Bint Almatar (USA) (Kingmambo (USA))

GODOLPHIN

SAEED BIN SUROOR, Newmarket

Groom - Walter Lynch (Breeder - Godolphin)

James McDonald

Draw 4

TIMEFORM VIEW Won 1m AW maiden in October. Took a big step forward when 4 1/2 lengths fourth to Ruling Court in the 2000 Guineas on return but seemed stretched by the trip when sixth in the Derby 12 days ago. Could be interesting back at 1 1/4m.

TFRHHHHI Official BHA Rating 112

14 TRINITY COLLEGE (IRE) (18) 9 2 (128)

142-124 B c Dubawi (IRE) - Hermosa (IRE) (Galileo (IRE)) P SMITH/MRS MAGNIER/M TABOR/D SMITH Ryan Moore

AIDAN O’BRIEN, Ireland

Groom - Enora Hervio (Breeder - Coolmore)

Draw 6

TIMEFORM VIEW Superbly bred colt hasn’t always looked the most straightforward but excelled himself when a close fourth in the French Derby 18 days ago, although seen to maximum effect in a race where it paid to be handy. Strong claims if he can back that up

TFRHHHHI Official BHA Rating 113

The Hampton Court Stakes (Group 3) (Class 1)

Result: 1st 2nd 3rd 4th

Distances: 1-2 2-3

Time: Min . Secs.

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 14

Hood worn by No 11. Tongue Strap worn by No 4.

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

Median Time: 2 mins 10.75 secs

2024: JAYAREBE (FR) 3 9 2 Sean Levey 7-1 (Brian Meehan) 12 ran

Forecast: Correct as of 4.00pm (18.06.25)

11-4 Trinity College (IRE), 3-1 Detain (IRE), 9-2 High Stock (GB), 13-2 Jackknife (GB), 15-2 Tornado Alert (IRE), 11-1 Glittering Legend (GB), 18-1 Arabian Force (IRE), Reyenzi (FR), 25-1 Emit (IRE), 33-1 Great David (GB), 40-1 Sea Scout (IRE), 66-1 Tiberius Thunder (IRE), 100-1 Al Shababi (GB), 150-1 Stardrop (GB)

Timeform Summary

It may not prove a vintage renewal of the French Derby but DETAIN produced a career best when third in this year’s race and he sets the standard back down in class. Trinity College belied expectations when a close fourth at Chantilly and can go well again, while High Stock ran a race full of promise when runner-up on only his second career start in the Dee Stakes and may well progress again. Of the rest, 2000 Guineas fourth Tornado Alert and Jackknife both appeal now tackling 11/4m.

1. DETAIN (IRE) 2. TRINITY COLLEGE (IRE)

HIGH STOCK

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 Buckingham Palace Stakes

(Handicap)

Seven Furlongs (7f ) (1,400 metres) For Three Year Olds And Upwards

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

(FOR CONDITIONS OF THIS RACE SEE PAGE 79)

Stalls - Centre

Owners Prize Money: Winner £44693, Second £22352, Third £11176, Fourth £5588, Fifth £2794, Sixth £1397. (Penalty Value £56694) 22 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10. SS

Form Owner Trainer Age st lb (lbs)

1

ROI

DE FRANCE (IRE)

(40) 4 9 12 (138)

012-326 Br c Sea The Stars (IRE) - Danilovna (IRE) (Dansili)

SKY RACING CLUB Ryan Moore

JOHN & THADY GOSDEN, Newmarket

Groom - Shanavaz Hussain (Breeder - Bjorn Nielsen)

Draw 22

TIMEFORM VIEW Back on the up since disappointing in the Cambridgeshire, producing a smart handicap performance when second of 14 at Newcastle (1m) on Good Friday. Plugged on for sixth in the Victoria Cup over C&D and needs a good test kept to this trip, though cheekpieces may help him travel with more zest.

2 TARKHAN (GER) (41)

TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 105

6 9 12 (138)

31113-0 B g Soldier Hollow - Turfmaid (GER) (Call Me Big (GER))

D MR R A PEGUM AND MR P A HENRY Saffie Osborne

JAMIE OSBORNE, Upper Lambourn

Groom - Emilia Rogacka (Breeder - Gestut Auenquelle)

Draw 14

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful performer who completed a hat-trick in Munich Listed event (6.5f) in October. Solid third in Group 2 at Milan on ﬁnal start for Roland Dzubasz but judged on UK debut at Chester last month, his mark looks too high. Blinkers reached for. TFRHHIII Official BHA Rating 105

3 NEVER SO BRAVE (IRE) (19) 4

16020-2 B g No Nay Never (USA) - Chica Whopa (IRE) (Oasis Dream)

9 12 (138)

D BF MR SAEED SUHAIL Oisin Murphy

ANDREW BALDING, Kingsclere

Groom - Vydhir Singh (Breeder - C. O. P. Hanbury)

Draw 28

TIMEFORM VIEW Back-to-back winner last spring for Sir Michael Stoute and having moved yards (gelded) he looked an unlucky loser at Chester 3 weeks ago, having to wait for a gap before coming up a nose short. Raised 4lb but he’s of major interest.

TFRHHHHH Official BHA Rating 105

4 AAFOOR (USA) (21) 4 9 12 (138) 24-1150 Ch c Qurbaan (USA) - Filﬁla (USA) (Kitten’s Joy (USA))

AL JERYAN STUD Szczepan Mazur MOHAMMED BIN HAMAD KHALIFA AL ATTIYAH, Qatar

Groom - Wasi Anwer (Breeder - Shadwell Farm LLC)

Draw 11

TIMEFORM VIEW Good second in 1m Newmarket handicap last summer and since enjoyed a productive winter campaign in the Middle East, winning 3 times along with a good fourth in the Qatar Derby towards the end of December. Found the Brigadier Gerard all too much 3 weeks ago and this more suitable.

TFRHIIII Official BHA Rating 105

The Buckingham Palace Stakes (Handicap) (Class 2) - continued

Form Owner

WITCH HUNTER (FR)

Trainer Age st lb (lbs)

(19) 6 9 10 (136)

626000 B g Siyouni (FR) - Sorciere (IRE) (Orpen (USA))

CD MR WILLIAM STOBART

RICHARD HANNON, Marlborough

Groom - Hukam Singh (Breeder - Petra Bloodstock Agency Ltd)

Sean Levey

Draw 8

TIMEFORM VIEW Eighteen runs since last win in 2023 and does need everything to fall right given run style. That certainly didn’t happen when well backedat Chester 3 weeks ago (hampered) butthis straight7f looks morehis thing.STEWARDSNOTE:Following its run on 31/5/2025 it was reported that the horse stumbled leaving the stalls.

6 ARRAY (IRE) (40)

TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 103

4 9 9 (135)

1310/-35 B c No Nay Never (USA) - Joyeuse (Oasis Dream)

JUDDMONTE Colin Keane

ANDREW BALDING, Kingsclere

Groom - Dahill-Rowan (Breeder - Juddmonte Farms Ltd)

Draw 19

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful colt who won the Mill Reef on heavy ground at Newbury at 2 yrs. Missed the following season but shaped as if retaining all his ability back from 18 months off when third in a novice at Thirsk in April. Last of 5 in a Listed race since but retains some potential on handicap debut.

7 TWO TEMPTING (IRE)

TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 102

(13) 6 9 8 (134)

0-50410 Ch g New Bay - Dangle (IRE) (Desert Style (IRE))

C BERKELEY RACING

JONATHAN PORTMAN, Upper Lambourn (Breeder - Miss S. Von Schilcher)

Rob Hornby

Draw 24

TIMEFORM VIEW Enjoyed a ﬁne 2024, winning 5 times in all and looked as good as ever this spring, making most of plum draw when enhancing his strike rate in 14-runner handicap at Chester (7.6f) in May. Weakened before revised mark became an issue an Epsom so needs to bounce back down in trip.

TFRHHIII Official BHA Rating 101

8 WATCH MY TRACER (IRE) (139)

4 9 8 (134)

0601-40 Gr g Dandy Man (IRE) - Heavenly Angel (Dark Angel (IRE))

D VICTORIOUS RACING

GEORGE SCOTT, Newmarket

Groom - Sajid Hussain (Breeder - Mr Donnchadh Higgins)

Daniel Muscutt

Draw 17

TIMEFORM VIEW Fitted with a hood when making no impression in the Britannia at the meeting a year ago but well prepared to win a handicap at Sakhir 6 months later. Heavy defeat at that venue when last seen in January and current mark leaves no margin for error.

TFRHIIII Official BHA Rating 101

9 NORTHERN EXPRESS (IRE) (35) 7 9 8 (134)

102-500 Ch g Zoffany (IRE) - Hint of A Tint (IRE) (Danehill Dancer (IRE))

CD SEKURA GROUP Paul Mulrennan

MICHAEL DODS, Darlington

Groom - Charlene Collingwood (Breeder - Mrs Sue Ann Foley)

Draw 18

TIMEFORM VIEW 7-y-o is a credit to connections, winning the valuable International over C&D in ﬁrst-time cheekpieces last summer. Not at his best in 3 outings this year, though mid-ﬁeld effort at York with the headgear on was more like and he’s now below that winning mark. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 15/5/2025 it was reported that the horse ran too free.

TFRHHIII Official BHA Rating 101

The Buckingham Palace Stakes (Handicap) (Class 2) -

Form Owner

10 HOLGUIN (GB) (19)

Trainer Age st lb (lbs)

5 9 7 (133)

1040-03 Gr g Havana Grey - Roxie Lot (Exceed And Excel (AUS))

D WATHNAN RACING

HAMAD AL JEHANI, GB

Groom - Wasim Akram (Breeder - Whitsbury Manor Stud)

William Buick

Draw 32

TIMEFORM VIEW Ex Andrew Balding inmate who was campaigned abroad last year for A. De Mieulle, winning once. First run for new yard when very good 3/4-length third of 13 to Myal in handicap at Chester (7f, good, 18/1) 19 days ago, held when hampered close home. TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 100

11 MYAL

(GB) (19) 4 9 7 (133)

11-3101 B g Al Kazeem - Magic Destiny (Dubai Destination (USA))

D MR RAY BAILEY

STEPH HOLLINSHEAD, Rugeley

Groom - Jack Hamblett (Breeder - Ray Bailey)

Rossa Ryan

Draw 30

TIMEFORM VIEW Continued upward trajectory for win number 5 at Haydock in April and having raced closer to the pace than ideal in the Victoria Cup over C&D, he produced another career-best effort at Haydock. Far from certain to uphold the form with Never So Brave, though. TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 100

12 ENGLISH OAK (GB) (33)

620-006 B g Wootton Bassett - Forest Crown (Royal Applause)

CD WATHNAN RACING

5 9 7 (133)

James Doyle

ED WALKER, Upper Lambourn (Breeder - Car Colston Hall Stud)

Draw 27

TIMEFORM VIEW Huge career best when bolting up in this race a year ago. Has lost his way a little since, though run over 1m at Newbury from a poor track position last time isn’t a race to judge him harshly on. Cheekpieces on for the ﬁrst time and he’s clearly a very dangerous opponent.

TFRHHHHI Official BHA Rating 100

13 JAYYASH (FR) (71) 4 9 7 (133)

30-1033 B g Siyouni (FR) - Power of The Moon (IRE) (Acclamation)

D WATHNAN RACING

HAMAD AL JEHANI, GB

Groom - Malik Kashif (Breeder - S.A.S Haras Voltaire)

Mickael Barzalona

Draw 6

TIMEFORM VIEW NovicewinnerforJohn&ThadyGosdenin2024anddoubledcareertallyatAlUqdainJanuaryfornewyard. Solid-enough efforts at that venue during the spring but this mark demands a career-best performance.

TFRHHIII Official BHA Rating 100

14 OLIVER SHOW (IRE) (82) 5 9 6 (132)

310-422 Ch g No Nay Never (USA) - Ashley Hall (USA) (Maria’s Mon (USA))

D POMPEY VENTURES 2

GEORGE BOUGHEY, Newmarket

Groom - Lois Grimwood (Breeder - Epona Bloodstock Ltd)

Billy Loughnane

Draw 26

TIMEFORM VIEW Landed 3 AW wins for this yard last year and ﬁt from Bahrain, produced a career-best effort when mugged on the line in the Lincoln. Off the track since, but a well-run 7f should suit and revised mark looks perfectly fair. Since had a breathing operation.

TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 99

The Buckingham Palace Stakes (Handicap) (Class 2) -

Form Owner

Trainer Age st lb (lbs)

15 INSIDE MATTERS (FR) (362)

423/1- B g Lope de Vega (IRE) - Silimeri (FR) (Dansili)

4 9 5 (131)

D AKELA TB’S LTD, JINKY FARMS & G RUTTER Daniel Tudhope

DAVID O’MEARA, Upper Helmsley

Groom - Arjun Singh (Breeder - Monceaux, Skymarc Farm, Lordship Stud)

Draw 13

TIMEFORM VIEW Third in Preis des Winterfavoriten at Cologne on ﬁnal start in 2023. Didn’t need to improve when won 17-runner maiden at Compiegne by 3/4 length from Zeolakis on sole start following season. Sold from Henk Grewe €145,000 and gelded/breathing operation since last seen. Mark looks very stiff.

16 YORKSHIRE (IRE) (54)

TFRHHIII Official BHA Rating 98

5 9 5 (131)

211-514 B g Harry Angel (IRE) - Totsiyah (IRE) (Dalakhani (IRE))

D CLARENDON THOROUGHBRED RACING Callum Rodriguez

EDWARD BETHELL, Middleham

Groom - Claire Cottam (Breeder - Mr R. Kavanagh)

Draw 31

TIMEFORM VIEW Enhanced already good strike rate with win number 6 in 7-runner handicap at Kempton (7f) in April, just holding on but better than ever in the process. Continued the excellent work on turf later that month and same mark here back from a break.

17 APIARIST (IRE) (62)

TFRHHIII Official BHA Rating 98

4 9 5 (131)

216103 B g Night of Thunder (IRE) - Samdaniya (Machiavellian (USA))

D MR S. RYAN Tom Eaves

KEVIN RYAN, Hambleton

Groom - Frankie Nutter (Breeder - Rabbah Bloodstock Limited)

Draw 23

TIMEFORM VIEW Has had a productive time on AW this winter, winning for a third time when getting on top towards the ﬁnish over 7f at Southwell in February. Failed to translate his form to turf when disappointing in the Lincoln and while he got back on track at Newcastle, he does have to prove himself on grass.

18 NO RETREAT (IRE) (26)

TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 98

4 9 4 (130)

2-22123 B g Siyouni (FR) - Isabel de Urbina (IRE) (Lope de Vega (IRE))

D VICTORIOUS RACING

GEORGE SCOTT, Newmarket

Groom - Harry Williams (Breeder - Merriebelle Irish Farm Ltd)

Callum Shepherd

Draw 1

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful colt who had a productive spell in Dubai for Fawzi Nass earlier this year, including a 7f handicap win in February. Gelded ahead of debut for new yard and ran a cracker when third at Haydock. Tongue tie back on and cheekpieces ﬁtted for the ﬁrst time.

TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 97

19 THUNDER BALL (GB) (267) 5 9 4 (130)

1/04002- Ch g Night of Thunder (IRE) - Seradim (Elnadim (USA))

D TONY BLOOM

BRIAN TOOMEY, Chalfont St. Giles

Groom - Anna Blakebrough (Breeder - Deepwood Farm Stud)

Joseph Sheridan

Draw 16

TIMEFORM VIEW Fourth in the 2023 Britannia before signing off with a decisive success at Goodwood in October of that year. Down in the weights and returned to form at latter venue when second in September but off since and has left Paul and Oliver Cole.

TFRHHIII Official BHA Rating 97

The

Buckingham Palace Stakes (Handicap) (Class 2) -

Form Owner

20 CERULEAN BAY (IRE)

Trainer Age st lb (lbs)

(19) 4 9 3 (129)

110-005 B g New Bay - Kathy Sun (IRE) (Intikhab (USA))

D NICK CABLE David Probert

DAVID O’MEARA, Upper Helmsley

Groom - Bhawani Singh (Breeder - D. Ryan, D. S. Ryan & R. A. Williams)

Draw 4

TIMEFORM VIEW Racked up a hat-trick over 7f last summer. Low-key start to this campaign but much more like when ﬁfth to Myal at Chester, albeit he was seen to better effect than a few re-opposing rivals in that race.

TFRHHIII Official BHA Rating 96

21 RAMAZAN (IRE) (36)

030-600 B g Kodiac - Hanalei Memories (USA) (Hard Spun (USA))

D KHK RACING

5 9 3 (129)

Warren Fentiman (5)

RICHARD FAHEY, Malton

Groom - Libby Bamforth (Breeder - Mr M. Al Naemi)

Draw 5

TIMEFORMVIEWSmartperformerathisbestand,thoughwinlesslastterm,hewasrunner-uptwiceinbighandicaps,latterlygoingcloseintheGreat St Wilfrid at Ripon in August. Not seen to best effect all 3 starts this season and assessor has given him every chance. Well-run race right up his street. STEWARDSNOTE: Following itsrun on14/5/2025 it wasreported that thehorsewasslowly away. TFRHHHHI Official BHA Rating96

22 SPANGLED MAC (IRE) (74)

0-10505 B g Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Intermittent (Cacique (IRE))

6 9 2 (128)

D EXORS OF THE LATE ADRIAN MCALPINE Dylan Browne McMonagle

GEORGE BOUGHEY, Newmarket

Groom - Ruby Criscuolo (Breeder - Intermittent Partnership)

Draw 21

TIMEFORM VIEW Added to tally in Bahrain over 6f in January but ﬁfth is the best he’s managed since, including back in Britain at Southwell in April. Shaped that day as though worth another go at 7f and cheekpieces are on having undergone breathing operation. TFRHHIII Official BHA Rating 95

23 RUN BOY RUN (GB) (33)

13-2242 B g Rajasinghe (IRE) - Instructress (Diktat)

D PHIL CUNNINGHAM

4 9 2 (128)

George Wood

RICHARD SPENCER, Newmarket

Groom - Saleem Ahmed (Breeder - Phil Cunningham)

Draw 2

TIMEFORM VIEW Underlined his consistency by hitting the frame all 4 starts over 6f this season, just about better than ever when second at Newbury a month ago. Does stay this far but dominating this ﬁeld over 7f is a big ask.

TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 95

24 AKKADIAN THUNDER (GB) (12) 5 9 2 (128)

203-001 Ch g Night of Thunder (IRE) - Akhania (Dalakhani (IRE))

D WINDMILL HOUSE RACING & RASIO CYMRU W. J. Lee

DAVID O’MEARA, Upper Helmsley

Groom - Brijpal Singh (Breeder - Sam Sangster)

Draw 29

TIMEFORM VIEW Shaped well several times over C&D and conﬁrmed he’s better than ever when landing 14-runner handicap at Doncaster 12 days ago, dwelling at the start but had plenty in hand by the line. 6lb rise shouldn’t prevent a bold follow-up bid.

TFRHHHHI Official BHA Rating 95

The Buckingham Palace Stakes (Handicap) (Class 2) - continued

Form Owner

25 MIRSKY (GB) (13)

500-011 Ch g Siyouni (FR) - Latice (IRE) (Inchinor)

Trainer Age st lb (lbs)

6 9 2 (128)

MR J. N. BLACKBURN Tom Marquand

DAVID O’MEARA, Upper Helmsley

Groom - Jasa Ram (Breeder - George Strawbridge)

Draw 15

TIMEFORM VIEW Caught the eye on several occasions last term and, with a reappearance run behind him, justiﬁed good support to open his account for David O’Meara at Thirsk (1m) last month. Took the rise in grade in his stride when following up at Epsom a fortnight ago and a 5lb rise looks perfectly fair.

TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 95

26 GLENEAGLE BAY (IRE) (40)

5222-53 B g Gleneagles (IRE) - Charlotte Rua (IRE) (Redback)

5 9 2 (128)

AMO RACING LIMITED David Egan

STEPHEN THORNE, Ireland

Groom - Lisa Hagan (Breeder - Rossenarra Bloodstock Limited)

Draw 9

TIMEFORM VIEW Went close in big-field handicaps at Leopardstown (7f, good) and the Curragh (1m, good to soft) last autumn. Travelled well long way when fifth of 27 on Curragh reappearance in March and confirmed he’s on the up when shaping really well in third in the Victoria Cup in May. Not yet exposed.

27 FIFTY NIFTY (IRE) (48)

TFRHHHHI Official BHA Rating 95

4 9 2 (128)

1541-26 B g Ten Sovereigns (IRE) - Leala (IRE) (Montjeu (IRE))

D BF MR O. HUMPHREY

TOM CLOVER, Newmarket

Groom - Billy Crossland (Breeder - Empire Bloodstock Ltd)

Jamie Spencer

Draw 12

TIMEFORM VIEW Won 2 of his 4 starts at 3 yrs and took another step forward when second in 7-runner handicap at Newmarket on reappearance (7f). Too free back over the same C&D, heavily eased off so bounce back required. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 2/5/2025 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.

28 DIVINE LIBRA (IRE) (41)

TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 95

5 9 1 (127)

0020-65 Gr g Dark Angel (IRE) - Rakiza (IRE) (Elnadim (USA))

D MCLAREN HORSE RACING

CHARLES HILLS, Lambourn

Groom - Mark Wilson (Breeder - Mogeely Stud)

James McDonald

Draw 25

TIMEFORM VIEW Chester winner a year ago and shaped as though back in reasonable nick back at that venue last month, left with too much to do from a poor draw and also denied a clear run.

TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 94

29 BILLYJOH (GB) (12) 5 9 1 (127)

004-032 Gr g Mayson - Goadby (Kodiac)

CLEARTHERM GLASS SEALED UNITS LTD Frederick Larson

MICHAEL APPLEBY, Oakham

Groom - Madan Singh (Breeder - Cleartherm Glass Sealed Units & J. Holt)

Draw 3

TIMEFORM VIEW Hasn’t won on turf since debut but plenty of solid efforts in high-end handicaps last summer and he stuck to his task really well when 1 1/2 lengths second of 14 to Akkadian Thunder in handicap at Doncaster 12 days ago. Nudged up 2lb but he’s clearly in good order.

TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 94

Result: 1st 2nd 3rd 4th

Distances: 1-2 2-3

Time: Min . Secs.

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 29

Blinkers worn ﬁrst time by No. 2. Tongue Strap worn ﬁrst time by No. 18.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn ﬁrst time by No 1, 12, 18 Blinkers worn by No 19

Tongue Strap worn by No 14, 16, 22, 26, Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 9, 14, 22, 23, 26, 29

Running for the ﬁrst time since Gelding No 15

Running for the ﬁrst time since Wind Surgery No. 14, 15, 22.

Record Time: 1 min 24.28 secs by Galician age 4 wt 8-11 good to ﬁrm, 27/07/13

Median Time: 1 min 30.34 secs

2024: ENGLISH OAK 4 9 8 James Doyle 10-3 (Ed Walker) 26 ran

Forecast: Correct as of 4.00pm (18.06.25)

11-2 English Oak (GB), 15-2 Gleneagle Bay (IRE), 8-1 Never So Brave (IRE), Roi de France (IRE), 12-1Ramazan(IRE),14-1Billyjoh(GB),DivineLibra(IRE),OliverShow(IRE),16-1AkkadianThunder(GB), 18-1FiftyNifty(IRE),Holguin(GB), Mirsky(GB),WitchHunter(FR),20-1Array(IRE),25-1Myal(GB), No Retreat (IRE), 28-1 Inside Matters (FR), 33-1 Apiarist (IRE), Jayyash (FR), Northern Express (IRE), 40-1 Run Boy Run (GB), Spangled Mac (IRE), Two Tempting (IRE), 50-1 Cerulean Bay (IRE), Thunder Ball (GB), Yorkshire (IRE), 66-1 Aafoor (USA) Tarkhan (GER), 80-1 Watch My Tracer (IRE)

Timeform Summary

Hard to whittle the shortlist down but NEVER SO BRAVE is a low-mileage 4-y-o who should probably have made a winning start for Andrew Balding at Chester 3 weeks ago. There’s deﬁnitely a bigger performance in him so he gets the nod in favour of Ramazan, who hasn’t been seen to best effect this season and has been given a major chance by the assessor. Last year’s decisive winner English Oak is clearly dangerous, with Gleneagle Bay also of ﬁrm interest.

NEVER SO BRAVE (IRE)

RAMAZAN (IRE)

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First Race 2.30 - THE NORFOLK STAKES (CLASS 1) (Group 2) (see page 34)

Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code; £85065 to the winning horse, the second to receive £32250, the third £16140, the fourth £8040, the fifth £4035 and the sixth £2025 For two-year-olds only. FIVE FURLONGS (5f ) (1,000 metres). Enter by noon, June 13th and pay £1500 stake, declare by 10.00 a.m. June 17th. 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. 32 entries at £1500 Closed June 13th, 2025 Second Race 3.05 - THE KING GEORGE V STAKES (CLASS 2) (Heritage Handicap) (GBBPLUS RACE) (see page 38) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code; £56694 to the winning horse, the second to receive £26587, the third £13299, the fourth £6644, the fifth £3322 and the sixth £1661. For three-year-olds only, rated 0-105 (also open to such horses rated 106 and 107 - see Standard Conditions). ONE MILE about FOUR FURLONGS (2,300 metres) Swinley (Round)course (11f abt 211yds). Enter by noon, June 13th and pay £550 stake, declare by 10.00 a.m. June 17th. Lowest weight 8st 2lb; Highest weight not less than 9st 9lb Penalties, after June 7th, 2025, for each race won 6lb ASCOT RACECOURSE LIMITED will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey In addition, a Challenge Cup will be presented to the winning owner, to be held until May next year. The lad or girl in charge of the best turned out horse and the winning horse in this race will each receive a prize of £300. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of 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. The British Horseracing Authority will amend paragraphs 28 to 32 of the Weights and Handicapping Code and the Declaration of Jockey section of the Race Entries Code in the event that raising of the weights at the 24-hour stage proves necessary. This race will be restricted to 19 runners plus three reserves. The three reserves will be nominated as R20, R21 and R22. The procedure for the allocation and operation of the reserves protocol will be as detailed in the notice headed ‘Reserves’ which appears in the important notices following the Standard Conditions on the Racing Bulletin area of the BHA Racing Administration Internet site www2.racingadmin.co.uk. Trainers are reminded of the provisions of paragraph 41 of the Race Entry Code which require that they must notify the Racing Calendar Office immediately when the decision has been made not to run. This will maximise the list of runners and determine whether the weights will need to be raised. The British Horseracing Authority has modified the Declaration of Jockey section of the Race Entries Code and the Division of Races section of the Race Administration Code of the Rules of Racing for the purposes of this race. The British Horseracing Authority has authorised that the maximum number of runners in this race shall be determined by the normal Safety Factor applicable for the race and that a reduced Field Size Limit shall not apply. PLEASE NOTE: In accordance with the provisions of paragraph 9 of the Weights and Handicapping Code a horse must have run three times or more in order to qualify to run in this race. 40 entries at £550 Closed June 13th, 2025 Third Race 3.40 - THE RIBBLESDALE STAKES (CLASS 1) (Group 2) (see page 44)

Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code; £141775 to the winning horse, the second to receive £53750, the third £26900, the fourth £13400, the fifth £6725 and the sixth £3375. For three-year-old fillies only. ONE MILE about FOUR FURLONGS (2,300 metres) Swinley (Round) course (11f abt 211yds). Enter by noon, June 13th and pay £2500 stake, declare by 10.00 a.m. June 17th. Weights: 9st 2lb each. Penalties, after August 31st, 2024, a winner of a Group 1 race 3lb ASCOT RACECOURSE LIMITED will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey In addition, a Challenge Cup will be presented to the winning owner, to be held until May next year. The lad or girl in charge of the best turned out horse and of the winning horse in this race will each receive a prize of £300. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of 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. (No confirmation of entry is required for Supplementary entries). 12 entries at £2500 Closed June 13th, 2025 Fourth Race 4.20 - THE GOLD CUP (CLASS 1) (Group 1) (see page 48) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code; £368615 to the winning horse, the second to receive £139750, the third £69940, the fourth £34840, the fifth £17485 and the sixth £8775 For four-year-olds and upwards. TWO MILES about FOUR FURLONGS (19f abt 210yds) (3,900 metres). Enter by noon, April 29th and pay £2845 stake, scratch by noon, May 27th or pay £3250, confirm by noon, June 13th and pay £2030 Supplementary Entry by noon, June 13th and pay £46000 stake, declare by 10.00 a.m. June 17th. Weights: 4-y-o colts and geldings 9st 3lb; fillies 9st, 5-y-o and up colts and geldings 9st 4lb; fillies 9st 1lb NOTE: Horses will only be eligible to run in this race provided that they have a current BHA Handicap Rating of 80 or higher at midday of the confirmation stage. Horses which do not qualify for a rating may also be eligible providing the BHA Handicapper is satisfied that the horse’s racecourse performances up to and including the day before confirmation merit a provisional assessment of 80 or higher. Horses which have not run will not be eligible. Southern Hemisphere Allowance: 4-y-o 7lb. ASCOT RACECOURSE LIMITED will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey 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 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. THERE WILL BE A PARADE FOR THIS RACE. Runners will be paraded in the order requested by the Managing Executive on the day. (No confirmation of entry is required for Supplementary entries). The winning horse in the 2025 Sagaro Stakes (Class 1) (Group 3) will receive an automatic entry at the initial entry stage to the Gold Cup (Class 1) (Group 1) at Ascot on 19 June, 2025 This is on the proviso that, should the horse remain in and be eligible for the Gold Cup (Class 1) (Group 1) after any stages that follow the initial entry stage, the owner shall be liable to meet all payments due thereafter. Please note that this does not guarantee a place in the final field for the Gold Cup (Class 1) (Group 1) and the horse will be subject to the usual elimination procedure under the Elimination and Balloting Procedures of the Race Administration Code. In the event of a dead heat, both horses, if qualified as above, will receive an automatic entry to the Gold Cup (Class 1) (Group 1). 25 entries, 7 at £2845, 8 at £6095, 10 at £8125 Closed April 29th, 2025

Fifth Race 5.00 - THE BRITANNIA STAKES (CLASS 2) (Heritage Handicap) (see page 52)

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-year-old colts and geldings only, rated 0-105. ONE MILE (1,600 metres) Royal Hunt Cup (Straight) Course (8f ). Enter by noon, June 13th and pay £600 stake, declare by 10.00 a.m. June 17th. Lowest weight 8st 2lb; Highest weight not less than 9st 9lb. Penalties, after June 7th, 2025, a winner of a race 5lb, of 2 races 7lb. 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 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. The British Horseracing Authority will amend paragraphs 28 to 32 of the Weights and Handicapping Code and the Declaration of Jockey section of the Race Entries Code in the event that raising of the weights at the 24-hour stage proves necessary. This race will be restricted to 30 runners plus three reserves. The three reserves will be nominated as R31, R32 and R33. The procedure for the allocation and operation of the reserves protocol will be as detailed in the notice headed ‘Reserves’ which appears in the important notices following the Standard Conditions on the Racing Bulletin area of the BHA Racing Administration Internet site www2.racingadmin.co.uk. Trainers are reminded of the provisions of paragraph 41 of the Race Entry Code which require that they must notify the Racing Calendar Office immediately when the decision has been made not to run. This will maximise the list of runners and determine whether the weights will need to be raised. The British Horseracing Authority has modified the Declaration of Jockey section of the Race Entries Code and the Division of Races section of the Race Administration Code of the Rules of Racing for the purposes of this race. The Ascot Racecourse Executive reserves the right to transfer this race to the Old Mile Course. 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. 42 entries at £600. Closed June 13th, 2025 Sixth Race 5.35 - THE HAMPTON COURT STAKES (CLASS 1) (Group 3) (see page 60) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code; £85065 to the winning horse, the second to receive £32250, the third £16140, the fourth £8040, the fifth £4035 and the sixth £2025 For three-year-olds only, which have not won a Group 1 or Group 2 Pattern race. ONE MILE abt TWO FURLONGS (9f abt 212yds) (1,900 metres). Enter by noon, June 13th and pay £1500 stake, declare by 10.00 a.m. June 17th. Weights: Colts and geldings 9st 2lb, fillies 8st 13lb Penalties, after August 31st, 2024, a winner of a Group 3 race 4lb ASCOT RACECOURSE LIMITED will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey In addition, a Challenge Cup will be presented to the winning owner, to be held until May next year The lad or girl in charge of the best turned out horse and the winning horse in this race will each receive a prize of £300. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of 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. 24 entries at £1500. Closed June 13th, 2025 Seventh Race 6.10 - THE BUCKINGHAM PALACE STAKES (CLASS 2) (Handicap) (see page 64)

Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code; £56694 to the winning horse, the second to receive £26587, the third £13299, the fourth £6644, the ﬁfth £3322 and the sixth £1661. For three-year-olds and upwards, rated 0-105 (also open to such horses rated 106 and 107 - see Standard Conditions). SEVEN FURLONGS (7f ) (1,400 metres). Enter by noon, June 13th and pay £550 stake, declare by 10.00 a.m. June 17th. Lowest weight 8st 2lb; Highest weight not less than 9st 12lb Penalties, after June 7th, 2025, for each race won 3yo 6lb, 4yo to 6yo 5lb, 7yo and up 4lb ASCOT RACECOURSE LIMITED will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. In addition, a Challenge Cup will be presented to the winning owner, to be held until May next year. The lad or girl in charge of the best turned out horse and the winning horse in this race will each receive a prize of £300. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of 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. This race will be restricted to 29 runners plus three reserves The three reserves will be nominated as R30, R31 and R32. 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.

38 entries at £550 Closed June 13th, 2025

Royal Ascot Third Day Thursday 19th June 2025

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 William Barlow

Stewards Steve Drowne & Richard Westropp

Officials

Director of Racing and Public Affairs

Nick Smith LVO

Head of Racing and Clerk of the Course

Chris Stickels

Assistant Clerk of the Course

Keith Ottesen

Starters

Robert Supple, James Stenning & Sophia Upton

Judges

Nick Bostock & Guy Lewis

Veterinary Officers

Katherine Byam-Cook, Amy Hawthorn, Howard Newitt, Mark Tabachnik

Clerks of the Scales

Chris Hill & Claudia Marelli

Equine Welfare and Integrity Officers

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

Ian McGregor CVO o*†

Nick Smith LVO o*†

Jonathan Parker o*

Jonathan Gregory *

Sam Thompson*

Christopher Collard †

Assistant Steward Kate Smith

Raceday Assistants Ben Ford, Gwen Thomas

Handicappers

Rachel Brierley-Ambrose & Mark Olley

Medical Officers

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

Veterinary Surgeons

Simon Knapp, CVO, BVetMed,BSc, MRCVS

Bobby McEwen, BVSc, MRCVS

Clive Hamblin, BVetMed, MRCVS

Jamie Knapp, BVSc, MRCVS

Ian Wright, BVSc, MRCVS

Commentators

Alan Howes & Simon Holt

Betting Ring Managers

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

Designated Safeguarding Lead

Ian McGregor CVO

Director of:

oAscot Authority (Holdings) Limited

*Ascot Racecourse Limited

†Ascot Racecourse Betting & Gaming Limited