Take time to explore the racecourse and soak up the unique atmosphere of the day. This is the perfect time to pick up a coffee and peruse the racecard before indulging in a delicious bite to eat. If you have any questions throughout the day, please ask one of our stewards who will be delighted to help
2.00pm – The Royal Procession
The clock strikes two and the Royal Procession arrives along the famous Straight Mile. It’s a short but spectacular journey and one that since 1825 has signalled the start of the Royal Meeting.
2.30pm – First Race
With record prize money of £10.65m on offer, Royal Ascot stages seven top-class Flat races each day contested by the world’s finest racehorses The curtain raiser for the week is the Group 1 Queen Anne Stakes, run over the Straight Mile course.
4.20pm – Feature Race
A parade of the runners for the St James’s Palace Stakes will take place in front of the Grandstand. This Group 1 contest for three-year-old colts over a mile brings together the very best of the Classic generation and is not to be missed.
6.10pm – Last Race
The final race today is the Copper Horse Stakes, a competitive handicap run over one mile, six furlongs.
After Racing Entertainment
Royal Enclosure and Queen Anne Enclosure racegoers are invited to join the much-loved tradition of communal singing around the Ascot Bandstand after racing. Scan for songbook
Windsor Enclosure racegoers can enjoy live music after racing until 7.20pm.
9.00pm – Car Parks Close
Useful Information
Over 18 Wristbands
Ascot operates a strict over 18+ policy for betting and the purchase of alcohol. Racegoers aged 18 and above can collect an 18+ wristband from any entrance or information point with photographic proof of age. If you appear under the age of 25 you may be asked for ID
Lost Children/Vulnerable people
Free wristbands are available at entrances and information points for children and vulnerable racegoers to aid with a lost child/person. If this situation does arise, racegoers are encouraged to contact the nearest steward who will assist them to an area of safety.
Baby Changing Facilities
Available in the male and female WCs on most levels of the Grandstand at entrances A-D, also in the Pavilion, Exhibition Hall and Ticket Office West. Facilities are also available in the Village and Windsor Enclosures, please ask a steward for directions
Lost Property
Items found in the Royal Enclosure & Queen Anne Enclosure will be taken to the Queen Anne Reception, in the Village or Windsor Enclosure to the enclosure cloakroom, for collection before 7.00pm. After 7.00pm, please email lost.property@ascot.com with details of the lost item.
Assistance and Queries
If you have any questions during the day please ask one of our stewards who will be able to help
*Cashpoints (charges may apply)
Royal Enclosure - Grandstand Concourse near Entrance B and the Royal Enclosure Gardens
Queen Anne Enclosure – Grandstand Concourse near Entrance C and next to the Pavilion
Village Enclosure – Inside the enclosure next to the entrance
Windsor Enclosure – Ascot Avenue Food Market
*Cloakroom & Left Luggage
Royal Enclosure – Car Park 1 and Ticket Office West
Queen Anne Enclosure – Pavilion Entrance and adjacent to Car Park 3
Village Enclosure – Next to the Ticket Office
Windsor Enclosure – Opposite the Ticket Office
*Picnic Collection
Royal Enclosure and Queen Anne Enclosure – Brigadier Gerard Deli
Village Enclosure – Loren Bar
Windsor Enclosure – Danedream Bar
*Scan for Map
WINDSOR ENCLOSURE
Royal Ascot: A Brief History
“Ideal for horses to gallop at full stretch.”
These were the words spoken by Queen Anne that have shaped the history of Ascot Racecourse. It was whilst riding out from Windsor Castle in 1711 that she first saw the land that had such potential for horse racing. Inspired by what she had discovered, Ascot’s inaugural event - Her Majesty’s Plate - was held here upon her request that very same year For more than 300 years since, the patronage of thirteen monarchs has helped make Ascot one of the world’s best-loved racecourses.
The racecourse was laid out by William Lowen and Ascot’s first event was held on Saturday 11th August 1711, with its first four-day meeting taking place in 1768 A permanent building was erected to hold just over 1,600 people in 1793 and the now-renowned Gold Cup was introduced fourteen years later. It was at the beginning of the nineteenth century where the origins of today’s Royal Meeting lie.
It was around the same time that the roots of today’s traditional Royal Enclosure Dress Code emerged. Beau Brummell, a close friend of the Prince Regent, decreed that men of elegance should wear waisted black coats and white cravats with pantaloons.
Over the years, this evolved into the wearing of morning suits and equally formal attire for ladies, including of course hats - and today, the issuing of the Handbook maintains Royal Ascot’s unique event experience while encouraging racegoers to dress in an outfit authentic to their own personal style.
Ascot’s first major redevelopment came to fruition in 1954 with the relocation of the Straight Mile north to allow more space behind the stands This was quickly followed by the construction of the Queen Elizabeth II Grandstand in 1961 and the Members’ Stand in 1964.
Ascot’s much-loved tradition of singing around the Bandstand began in the 1970s under the stewardship of Lady Beaumont, wife of then Clerk of the Course, Captain Sir Nicholas Beaumont.
2002 saw plenty of change to the established pattern of Royal Ascot as it expanded to five days to mark the Golden Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II. The Cork & Orrery Stakes became The Golden Jubilee Stakes in celebration and would then go on to be renamed in line with subsequent Jubilees in 2012 and 2022.
Ascot Racecourse closed in September 2004 for redevelopment, which meant the Royal Meeting was staged at York in 2005. The new Ascot Grandstand was officially opened by Queen Elizabeth II on time and to its £220 million budget, on 20th June 2006
In 2009, the Aidan O’Brien-trained Yeats won an unprecedented fourth Gold Cup, beating the record set by Sagaro in the 1970s. A statue commemorating the great stayer’s remarkable achievement now stands in the Parade Ring
Ascot celebrated its Tercentenary in 2011 while the following year, the Royal Meeting played its part in The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations On the track, the incomparable Frankel won The Queen Anne Stakes in sensational style, and Australian legend Black Caviar just clung on in a dramatic Diamond Jubilee Stakes
In 2013, Estimate won The Gold Cup in the famous royal colours for Queen Elizabeth II to rapturous applause, having won The Queen’s Vase the previous year Further success for Queen Elizabeth II came in 2016 with Dartmouth winning the Hardwick Stakes
The Village Enclosure opened in 2017; the first new enclosure for 100 years offers racegoers a unique perspective from the centre of the track
2021 saw Queen Elizabeth II attend Royal Ascot for the final time before her death in 2022 - The Platinum Jubilee Stakes was permanently renamed as the Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes in her memory.
2023 saw King Charles III and Queen Camilla attend their first Royal Ascot as King and Queen, with His Majesty The King the 13th monarch to oversee the running of Ascot Racecourse. It was a memorable one for Their Majesties as Desert Hero won the King George V Stakes, their first winner at the Royal Meeting as owners.
In 2024, The King’s Stand Stakes was run as The King Charles III Stakes for the first time, after being permanently renamed with the kind permission of His Majesty
In 2025, the 200th anniversary of the Royal Procession was celebrated while in 2026 prize money has been raised to record levels with £10.65 million available across the 35-race programme, ensuring that Royal Ascot continues to deliver quality fields and world-class contenders from all over the globe.
Trophy Presenters
We are delighted to welcome the following here today
The Queen Anne Stakes Presentation by His Highness Sheikh Hamad bin Abdullah Al Thani
The eldest of six brothers, HH Sheikh Hamad is the first cousin to the Emir of Qatar, HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, and Chairman of one of the leading private investment companies in Qatar. Established in 1999, QIPCO is owned by Sheikh Hamad and his siblings and has a diverse range of interests, including real estate, construction, oil and gas, trading and services, finance and health. QIPCO has been an Official Partner of Ascot and Royal Ascot for 16 years, and title sponsor of QIPCO British Champions Day, the finale of the British Flat racing season and the richest raceday in the British calendar. QIPCO’s subsidiaries include the racing and bloodstock business, Qatar Racing.
The Coventry Stakes Presentation by Their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester
The King Charles III Stakes Presentation by His Majesty The King
The St James’s Palace Stakes Presentation by Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal
The Ascot Stakes Presentation by Ms Lisa Hogan
Lisa Hogan is an Irish television personality and entrepreneur known for her role in Amazon’s hit series Clarkson’s Farm. Alongside Jeremy Clarkson at Diddly Squat Farm and the Diddly Squat Farm Shop, she has helped to build one of the country’s most recognisable rural retail brands, championing British farming and local produce. Known for her warmth, wit and natural on-screen presence, Lisa has brought the charm and realities of rural life to a wide audience and has recently been announced as the presenter of ITV’s new show, Farming For Love.
The Wolferton Stakes Presentation by Mr Matthew Weston
Matt Weston is a British skeleton racer and one of the most accomplished athletes in British winter sports. Born in Surrey, England, he entered skeleton in 2017 through UK Sport’s Discover Your Gold programme after backgrounds in rugby and Taekwondo. Weston quickly rose to the top of the sport, becoming a World Cup, World and European Champion. At the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games, he made history by winning gold in the men’s skeleton and mixed team events. Known for his composure, professionalism and speed, Weston has become a defining figure in a new era of British Skeleton.
The Copper Horse Stakes Presentation by Mr Paul Cole
Paul Cole is widely regarded as one of Britain’s most successful trainers, with a career that spanned 38 years and more than 1,500 victories. The greatest of those successes came from Generous, who won the Derby, Irish Derby and King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes in 1991. Cole was Champion Flat Trainer that year and leading trainer at Royal Ascot in 1992. In all, he saddled 22 winners at the Royal Meeting, including Highland Chief in 2020 when he shared the licence with his son, Oliver, who took full control of the business in 2025 when Paul retired.
Race Histories
2.30pm The Queen Anne Stakes (Group 1)
The Royal Meeting commences with a celebration of the monarch who established racing at Ascot in 1711. Founded in 1840, the Queen Anne Stakes was awarded Group 3 status in 1971, then promoted to Group 2 in 1984 The race attracts Europe’s top older milers and achieved the highest three-year average rating of any Group 2 race in Britain from 1999 to 2002. This saw the race elevated to Group 1 status as of 2003 and it has been the opening race of the week since 2008 with elite milers Frankel and Baaeed winning since then.
3.05pm The Coventry Stakes (Group 2)
First run in 1890, the race was named after the ninth Earl of Coventry, Master of the Buckhounds between 1886 and 1892. This is traditionally the first Group contest of the year for juveniles and as a result attracts some of the very best precocious young horses, forming part of the high-class opening day card. Many top-quality horses have won this race before going on to achieve greatness, including Canford Cliffs, Dawn Approach and Caravaggio, since the race was promoted to Group 2 status in 2004. In 2025 it was won by Gstaad who went on to win the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf and the Irish 2,000 Guineas last month.
3.40pm The King Charles III Stakes (Group 1)
A Stand Plate was first run on the round course in 1837, becoming the Royal Stand Plate in 1858. The race was renamed the Queen’s Stand Plate in 1860 for two-year-olds, over the sprint distance of four furlongs, finally becoming the King’s Stand Plate in 1901. Today the race remains a sprint, although now run over the minimum trip of five furlongs for three-year-olds and upwards. In 2008 it was promoted to Group 1 and it has been a rich hunting ground for international raiders in recent years with Lady Aurelia winning for America in 2017 and then Nature Strip in 2022 and Asfoora in 2024 for Australia. The race was renamed The King Charles III Stakes for the 2024 renewal.
4.20pm The St James’s Palace Stakes (Group 1)
Named after the Tudor royal residence, the St James’s Palace Stakes was first run in 1834, when Derby winner Plenipotentiary claimed victory in a walkover. The race was originally classified as a Group Two however was elevated to Group 1 status in 1988. This race features the best male milers from the Classic generation, often attracting horses that have run in the British, French and Irish 2,000 Guineas. Frankel, Kingman and Palace Pier are recent stars to have won the race.
5.00pm The Ascot Stakes (Handicap)
First run in 1839, the Ascot Stakes is run over two-and-a-half miles. Like the Gold Cup and Queen Alexandra Stakes, this race provides a thorough test of stamina. It is one of just four races at the Royal Meeting in which the field passes the winning post twice. The race regularly attracts high class stayers from the Jumps sphere, with dual purpose trainer Willie Mullins having secured four victories. The race normally features horses that will go on to run in the major staying handicaps throughout the season including the Northumberland Plate and the Ebor.
5.35pm
The Wolferton Stakes (Listed)
First run in 2002 as part of the five-day Royal Ascot meeting to celebrate The Queen’s Golden Jubilee, this is a Listed race over 10 furlongs for four-year-olds and upwards, having been a Listed Handicap until 2017. Addeybb won the race in 2019 before going on to Group 1 success around the world while John Gosden is the leading trainer with five victories, the last with Israr in 2024 as part of a partnership with son Thady.
6.10pm The Copper Horse Stakes (Handicap)
Staged over a mile and three quarters, the Copper Horse Stakes was one of the six additional races to be run at Royal Ascot in 2020 Open to four-year-olds and upwards, Queen Elizabeth II graciously consented to the race’s name being included and it now forms part of the permanently expanded programme. It is inspired by the magnificent statue of King George III –mounted on horseback – which marks the end of the Long Walk in Windsor Great Park. The inaugural running was won by Fujaira Prince who went on to win the Ebor at York and was then second in the Group 1 Irish St. Leger and third in the British Champions Long Distance Cup on QIPCO British Champions Day.
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Showcasing Sustainability
At Ascot Racecourse we are committed to reducing the environmental impact of our events on every scale. This year, a dedicated area in the Queen Anne Enclosure will showcase our sustainability work to racegoers and provide them with an ideally placed hydration station in the shade.
To incentivise people to travel in a sustainable way, the first 50 racegoers that visit the area on each day will be able to claim a complimentary Royal Ascot water bottle if they have travelled to the racecourse by train, bus, electric car, bike, or walked.
Water bottles will also be available to purchase which can be used at the Hydration Stations around the site as we try to reduce the amount of single-use plastic on site.
We will also have Sustainability Ambassadors on hand to talk about the various things we are doing to rescue our environmental impact.
To learn more about Sustainability at Ascot, visit ascot.com/sustainability
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Welcome from QIPCO
There is nothing quite like Royal Ascot, a race meeting which is always a highlight of the British sporting summer and one which spectators and competitors alike have been looking forward to since the curtain came down 12 months ago.
For our family and our investment company QIPCO, which has enjoyeda flourishingassociation with Ascotasits first ever commercial partner for well over a decade now, the sense of anticipation and excitement remains as strong as ever
Royal Ascot is a colourful celebration of pageantry as well as a showcase for the world’s greatest horses and jockeys We once again extend our warmest wishes to Their Majesties the King and Queen for their patronage. British racing is so fortunate to receive their interest and support.
Our family’s involvement at Ascot was initiated from our love of the sport and the thoroughbred. It has included memorable moments of our own on this very track with Qatar Racing.
Beyond this week, QIPCO has also been a driving force behind the creation of British Champions Day in 2011. We are so proud to see how it has become established as the glittering finale of the Flat season back at Ascot each October
As owners, we have been able to reach the very summit with Champions Day winners Roaring Lion and Simple Verse, as well as Kameko, our brilliant Futurity Stakes victor and the fastest winner of the 2000 Guineas in its long history
Kamekocontinues to spearhead our breeding interests at Tweenhills Stud in Gloucestershire. He is already the sire of a top-level winner from his first crop of sons and daughters and we hope that his offspring will continue to go from strength-to-strength.
It is a privilege just to have a runner at Royal Ascot, let alone to be lucky enough to be among the winners. On behalf of QIPCO Iwisheveryone athoroughly enjoyable week, whether you are taking part or simply enjoying the show.
HisHighnessSheikhHamadbinAbdullahAlThani
Royal Ascot, 22nd June 2024
WHAT IS WORLD POOL?
World Pool is a collaboration between the Hong Kong Jockey Club, TDCO Limited and Tpoolco Limited (together trading as “Tote”) and Ascot Racecourse. It enables racegoers to bet into a global pool consisting of over 20 countries, resulting in significantly bigger pools and increasing the total amount that can be won.
All 35 races at Royal Ascot are part of the World Pool.
WIN, PLACE, FIRST TWO, FIRST THREE, TWO FROM THREE and the TREBLE will be the available World Pool bets on course and there are expected to be more than 30 races with pool sizes of over £1 million this year. Bet With Ascot screens will indicate pool sizes for each race.
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Bow Echo and Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum’s ongoing influence at Royal Ascot
A mainstay in the pantheon of iconic silks over three decades, Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum’s yellow colours with three black spots have heralded plenty of success at Royal Ascot and beyond. The leading breeder and owner passed away on 29th December 2025 but his legacy lives on, through his involvement in one of the dominant sires in the sport, but also the horses still running in his name.
The most high-profile and exciting of all of those is undoubtedly Bow Echo, who was one of the most impressive 2000 Guineas winners of recent years when bolting up at Newmarket at the start of May. That success was the result of multiple generations of homebred calculation – his dam Aristocratic Lady being out of Dubai Queen, and his sire Night Of Thunder having the colossal Dubawi as his own father Dubai Queen and Dubawi both came from the same mare – Zomaradah – making Bow Echo inbred 3x3 to horses who were both bred by Sheikh Mohammed Obaid. A true homebred success and he will look to assert his dominance over the Classic generation milers in today’s St James’s Palace Stakes, a race won by Rosallion for Sheikh Mohammed Obaid in 2024
In fact when it comes to the Royal Meeting, it all began with Zomaradah, the Group 1 Italian Oaks winner in 1998 and winner of a further three Group 2 races in different countries She was bred by Sheikh Mohammed Obaid and was one of a handful of horses owned by him to run in Great Britain that year
She might not have been the most celebrated of those on the track, with the 1998 Derby winner High-Rise – also second in that year’s King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes – also amongst that year’s cohort. But Zomaradah’s lasting influence would come at stud, her first foal coming from the ill-fated Dubai Millennium’s only crop – a colt, born at Godolphin’s Kildangan Stud under the Darley banner, called Dubawi. After a successful career on the track, his now legendary time at stud has produced over 60 individual top-level winners and counting Sheikh Mohammed Obaid’s part in creating one of the dominant sires of recent decades should not be understated.
It would be over a decade later that Sheikh Mohammed Obaid tasted Royal Ascot success for the first time. Afsare was unraced as a juvenile but made rapid progress in the space of just 46 days in 2010, progressing from a second-placed effort on debut at Kempton at the start of May, to victory in the Listed Hampton Court Stakes by the middle of June. By Dubawi, out of his own broodmare Jumaireyah, this was a true homemade success.
Closer to home, another of Jumaireyah’s offspring would deliver plenty of Sheikh Mohammed Obaid’s biggest names Reem Three, a Mark Of Esteem mare, enjoyed a relatively modest career on the track but managed to produce a remarkable
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nine flat winners, by nine different sires The best of those was undoubtedly Triple Time who caused one of the biggest shocks at Royal Ascot 2023 when winning the Group 1 Queen Anne Stakes on seasonal debut, beating the likes of Inspiral, Modern Games and Native Trail. Cape Byron also enjoyed success at the Royal Meeting but his success was far more predictable, justifying favouritism in the Wokingham Stakes from near the top of the handicap The most-raced (and winningmost) of Jumaireyah’s progeny was Ostilio, another Royal Ascot winner when taking the Britannia Stakes in 2018
Ajman Princess was narrowly denied in the Ribblesdale Stakes but, yet again, it was testament to the strength of the Sheikh Mohammed Obaid bloodlines that she would produce another Group 1 winner in Inisherin. The only surprise with him was that he proved far more adept at sprint trips, most notably when winning the 2024 Commonwealth Cup over six furlongs – half the distance his dam had thrived at
And even one of Reem Three’s unraced progeny got in on the act Rosaline may not have made the track but her best son was the sensational Rosallion. A Group 1 winner at two, he won the Irish 2,000 Guineas the following year and then the St James’s Palace Stakes at Royal Ascot a month later. That would be his last victory although a string of seconds at Group 1 level as a
four-year-old, including in the Queen Anne Stakes, marked him down as surely one of the unluckiest horses in training last year.
Rosallion and Inisherin marked the fifth and sixth Royal Ascot winners racing in Sheikh Mohammed Obaid’s colours out of either Jumaireyah, her daughter Reem Three, or her granddaughters The Group 1 double of Rosallion and Inisherin in 2024 was to be Sheikh Mohammed Obaid’s final flourish at Royal Ascot, without a winner in 2025 But his racing bloodlines have left an indelible mark on the Royal Meeting, and with top-class talent still racing in his colours this year, there’s no doubt that his legacy will live on - at Royal Ascot and beyond.
Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum and Defoe after winning the 2019 Hardwicke Stakes
Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum and Rosallion after winning the 2024 St James’s Palace Stakes
Every horse competing at Royal Ascot this week is fitted with two lightweight GPS tracking devices supplied by Longines Total Performance Data uses the live GPS data to power a range of real-time insights for fans, including the live winning probabilities displayed on racecourse screens throughout the race.
These live percentages are calculated using the horses’ positions, speeds and race dynamics, combined with millions of historical race performances, to estimate each runner’s chance of winning at any given moment. As the race develops, these probabilities update continuously, helping fans understand which horses are travelling strongly, gaining momentum, or facing an increasingly difficult task
After each race, you’ll also see a graphical summary of the winner’s performance, highlighting a selection of key speed and stride metrics that help explain exactly how the race was won.
What do the metrics tell us?
Early Speed
How quickly the horse accelerated to 30mph after the start.
Average Speed
The horse’s average speed over the entire race.
Top Speed
The highest speed recorded by the winner at any point during the race.
Late Speed
The horse’s average speed over the crucial final two furlongs.
Run-Out Speed
Measured exactly two seconds after crossing the finish line, this can provide an indication of how much momentum remained at the end of the race.
Fastest Rankings
Shows how each of the speed metrics above ranked against every other runner in the field.
Stride Frequency
Also known as cadence, this measures the number of strides taken per second. While there are exceptions, sprinters typically exhibit higher stride frequencies than horses competing over longer distances
Stride Frequency
The average distance covered with each stride. Longer-distance Flat horses often produce longer, less frequent strides than sprinters, although stride length is also influenced by the horse’s physical build, the racing surface, and the characteristics of the racecourse itself.
The King’s Trust: 50 years of Working For Young People
The King’s Trust (formerly The Prince’s Trust) believes that every young person should have the chance to succeed.
By equipping 11 to 30-year-olds with the skills and confidence they need to get ready for work and access job opportunities, The Trust breaks down barriers and opens doors. In fact, over the past 50 years The Trust has helped more than 1.3 million young people across the UK to build better futures – and we’re just getting started.
With youth unemployment spiralling, the number of young people waking up with no job, training or education to go to could form the UK’s third biggest city. Their potential must not be allowed to go to waste
To find out more visit: kingstrust.org.uk
The King’s Trust at Royal Ascot
Racegoers can enjoy performances from Trust-supported musicians, Tiernan Heffron and John Nicholas, who will be playing in the Royal and Windsor Enclosures In the Village Enclosure, The Scran Man – a Trust-supported catering business – will serve delicious food.
The King’s Trust also has a dedicated presence on the ground floor concourse of the Grandstand, within the Queen Anne Enclosure, directly opposite the Parade Ring Step into five decades of impact, discovering powerful stories of what young people can achieve with the right support and how The King’s Trust continues His Majesty’s vision –championing young people to unlock their potential.
Designed to inspire as much as it informs, it’s a powerful experience to build into the day.
HRH The Prince of Wales meeting young people on their community project in 1998
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Record Times
No Nay Never - 58.80 seconds - 2013 Norfolk Stakes
Society Kiss - 58.80 seconds - 2025 Maiden Fillies Stakes
Miss Andretti - 57.44 seconds - 2007 King’s Stand Stakes
Rajasinghe - 1 min 12.39 seconds - 2017 Coventry Stakes
Get It - 1 min 10.48 seconds - 2025 Handicap Stakes
Pinatubo - 1 min 25.73 seconds - 2019 Chesham Stakes
Hickory - 1 min 23.66 seconds - 2025 Victoria Cup
Joshua Tree - 1 min 39.55 seconds - 2009 Royal Lodge Stakes
Ribchester - 1 min 36.60 seconds - 2017 Queen Anne Stakes
The Fugue - 2 mins 1.90 seconds - 2014 Prince of Wales’s Stakes
Novellist -2 mins 24.60 seconds - 2013 King George VI And Queen Elizabeth Stakes
Carmers- 2 mins 59.53 seconds - 2025 Queen’s Vase
Mizzou - 3 mins 24.12 seconds - 2015 Sagaro Stakes
Trawlerman - 4 mins 15.02 secs - 2025 Gold Cup
Pallasator - 4 mins 45.24 secs - 2018 Queen Alexandra Stakes
Longines, The Official Time Partner of Ascot Racecourse, are generously offering one of their watches to the connections – owner, trainer, jockey and groom –of a horse which breaks a track record here during the 2026 Flat season. These will be indicated in yellow as the season progresses.
Breeders’ Cup Challenge Races at Royal Ascot
Winners of the following races will earn automatic berths, travel and paid entry fees into the equivalent races at the 2026 Breeders’ Cup World Championships at Keeneland:
• The Queen Anne Stakes
• The King Charles III Stakes
• The Prince of Wales’s Stakes
• The Norfolk Stakes
All four races will be televised live and streamed in the U.S. as part of NBC Sports Group’s live coverage of Royal Ascot.
The Breeders’ Cup Challenge Series presented by America’s Best Racing consists of the best races from around the world and awards each winner an automatic and free entry into the Breeders’ Cup World Championships
It’s simple, they win and they’re in.
In recent history, Queen Anne Stakes winners Barathea and Goldikova have gone on to win the Breeders’ Cup Mile while Prince of Wales’s Stakes winners Fantastic Light and Highland Reel went on to be successful in the Breeders’ Cup Turf
The winner of the Group 2 Norfolk Stakes, for two-year-olds over five furlongs, will receive a free berth into the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint while the King Charles III Stakes victor gains an automatic berth into the Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint, which will be run at 5 1/2 furlongs.
The Queen Anne Stakes form was once again well represented at the Breeders’ Cup last year, with Notable Speech – fourth in the opener at the Royal Meeting –winning the Breeders’ Cup Mile.
Royal Ascot Celebrates Community, Schools and Charity
As part of our Ascot Racecourse Supports community and charity programme, a range of initiatives and activities will take place throughout Royal Ascot. Once again, we have created a dedicated schools’ viewing and picnic area on Ascot Heath on Tuesday and Wednesday, with a total of 750 children from 17 local schools set to enjoy the spectacle of the Royal Procession and racing. Racing to School, celebrating its 25th anniversary, will also be in attendance, giving children the chance to experience a virtual race on the Ascot turf using equicisers and VR headsets
This initiative forms part of our wider schools’ engagement programme, which includes sustainability and hospitality tours, annual art, fashion, photography and baking competitions, and history tours featuring a meet and greet with our equine ambassador, Side Glance.
On Monday 15 June, we were delighted to welcome 270 staff members from 37 local charities to enjoy a trial lunch service, enabling our team to refine preparations for the week ahead while recognising these valued guests Throughout the week, we look forward to welcoming members of the local community, including those successful in the annual resident ticket ballot. We remain incredibly grateful for their continued support during Royal Ascot and throughout the year, and wish them an enjoyable afternoon of racing. We also take this opportunity to acknowledge and thank local services and personnel supporting the racecourse and racegoers during the event.
Ascot and Retraining of Racehorses mark final year of Royal Ascot partnership
Ascot Racecourse Supports will once again donate £5,000 to Retraining of Racehorses for each winner that Ryan Moore rides this week
RoR is British horse racing’s official charity for the welfare of horses who have retired from racing. Last year, Ryan succeeded in winning six times across the meeting, equating to a charitable donation of £30,000.
“We are absolutely delighted that Ascot Racecourse Supports has chosen to partner with RoR once again for Royal Ascot. The visibility this initiative brings, combined with the generous financial support, plays a vital role in helping us drive forward our charitable mission. Our thanks go to Ascot and to Ryan Moore for their commitment to supporting the future of former racehorses.” David Catlow, Managing Director of RoR
“It was great to raise £30,000 last year for this initiative and I’ll be hoping to make a significant contribution to this vital charity again this year.” Ryan Moore
We wish Ryan the best of luck with his 6 rides today:
2.30pm – First Conquest
3.05pm – Confucius
3.40pm – Mission Central
4.20pm – Gstaad
5.00pm – Reaching High
5.35pm – Survie
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4. 20 pm - The St Ja mes ’s Pa lace St akes (Gr oup 1)
1 BOW ECHO
Trainer: George Boughey Jockey: Billy Loughnane
5.00pm - The As co t St akes (Class 2) (Herita ge Handicap) (GBBPlus Ra ce)
4 REACHING HIGH
Trainer: Willie Mullins Jockey: Ryan Moore
5. 35pm - The Wo lfert on St akes (Lis te d Ra ce)
11
MAP OF STARS
Trainer: Francis-Henri Graffard Jockey: James Mcdonald
6.10pm - The Co pper Hor se St akes (Class 2) (Handicap) (GBBPlus Ra ce)
12 AERONAUTIC
(oldest on the left) 337 -3 6
Trainer: Joseph Patrick O’Brien Jockey: John R Velazquez
OF THE LAST 12 WINNERS HAD ALREADY WON A GROUP 1 AVERAGE WINNING TIME IN THE LAST 10 YEARS 1m 39.51s
26 WINNERS WERE TRAINED BY
PRI ZE MONE Y £700,000 9 8
GUINEAS THE AVERAGE WINNING STARTING PRICE IN THE LAST 10 YEARS 7/2 OF THE LAST
6OF THE LAST 12 WINNERS WERE SENT OFF AS FAVOURITES
23 OF THE LAST
27 • BRITISH & IRISH-TRAINED •
HAD RUN IN THE ENGLISH,
OR FRENCH
Feature Race Analysis
George Boughey’s star performer Bow Echo will face five other rivals to bid to maintain his perfect record. The mightily impressive 2000 Guineas winner at Newmarket makes his second start in Group 1 company and looks all the rage in the market after already beating the re-opposing Gstaad.
Gstaad, who won the Coventry Stakes as a juvenile on this card last year, was beaten by the market leader in the 2000 Guineas but quickly bounced back on home soil in the 2,000 Irish Guineas by three lengths. These two look set for battle once again, while Aidan O’Brien, who has landed this twice already in the last 10 years, also saddles Puerto Rico, who was fourth in the French equivalent at Longchamp.
Godolphin won this with Coroebus in 2021 and this year rely on the talented Talk Of New York He put in a career-best performance when winning the Listed Heron Stakes at Sandown by five-and-a-half lengths but now steps up markedly in Grade.
Among the outsiders are Lord Britain, who represents the newly formed training partnership of Ismail Mohammed and Jose Santos, and the Amo Racing-owned Power Blue, who finished fourth in the Irish 2,000 Guineas behind Gstaad.
Last year’s winner Field Of Gold
Ascot unveils state-of-the-art jockey facilities
Ascot Racecourse is delighted to have completed a £2.5 million project to redevelop and refurbish the jockey facilities in time for the start of the 2026 Flat season.
The refurbishment has delivered world-class upgrades to the facilities in place for jockeys across the changing rooms, physio rooms, gym area, valet space and lounge suite. The changing rooms have been rebuilt from the ground up to meet modern standards in safeguarding, ergonomics, and operational flexibility with the existing facilities stripped out entirely
The project was shaped significantly by safeguarding mandates issued by the British Horseracing Authority (BHA), which now apply across every racecourse in the UK A shared central zone for valets to operate between the male and female changing areas has been designed to allow the female facilities to expand when required, with different configurations available depending on the day’s racing programme.
Dedicated under-18 cubicles have been incorporated, alongside carefully considered segregation and privacy measures throughout New ice baths have been installed across both male and female changing rooms,
alongside two dedicated physio rooms and a gym area that opens directly onto the valet tables – keeping jockeys and valets connected throughout the raceday. Saddle racks, wall-mounted hooks, additional benching and washing and drying equipment give the valets everything they need close to hand.
The new Lounge and Kitchen café-style space provides a quiet space for jockeys to rest throughout the day.
Nick Attenborough, Chair of the Professional Jockeys Association, said: “I’d like to thank the Trustees and Directors of Ascot for the superb new weighing room and changing facilities at the racecourse. These will make such a difference to the working lives of both our male and female jockeys. We understand that this upgrade came at very considerable cost when the sport is under financial pressure, so we greatly appreciate what’s been achieved.”
Hollie Doyle, one of British racing’s leading jockeys, said: “The new jockey changing rooms are really outstanding –the best I’ve seen in the UK.”
Fellow rider Tom Marquand was equally positive: “Ascot has done what they’ve always done – put jockeys in world-class changing facilities, as you’d expect at a racecourse of this calibre.”
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g= gelding
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Field Of Gold won The St James’s Palace Stakes at Royal Ascot in 2025
No. of days since last ran Weight Stones/ lbs (lbs)
Age of horse
Damsire
1FIELD OF GOLD (IRE) (24)
Draw
3 92 (128)
114-121 C Gr c Kingman - Princess de Lune (IRE) (Shamardal (USA))
JUDDMONTE Colin Keane
JOHN & THADY GOSDEN, Newmarket (Breeder - Roundhill Stud)
TIMEFORM VIEW Probably should havewon the 2000 Guineas at Newmarket,finishing strongly for 1/2-length second to Ruling Court after conceding first run. Made no mistake in the Irish 2,000 Guineas 3 weeks later and he can turn the tables on Ruling Court now TFRHHHHH Official BHA Rating 122 DRAW 9
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C = Course winner
CD = Course & Distance winner
D = Distance winner
BF = Beaten favourite
Previous Performances
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–= denotes new year
d = disqualified
r = ran out
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Timeform Star Rating
Form Guide Trainer and location of training establishment
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If there is a number next to the name, this indicates that the jockey can claim that amount in weight (lbs) off the stated riding weight
These symbols denotes a horse is entered in The King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes, July Cup, Coral-Eclipse and Sussex Stakes.
2.30 First Race
Ascot Racecourse is giving a prize of £300 to the lad or girl responsible for the best turned out horse, and a prize of £300 to the lad or girl responsible for the winning horse
The Queen Anne Stakes
(Group 1)
One Mile (1,600 metres), STRAIGHT COURSE (8f) For Four Year Olds And Upwards
(Class 1) Advertised Total prize fund £800,000 (FOR CONDITIONS OF THIS RACE SEE PAGE 78)
Stalls - Centre
Owners Prize Money. Winner £356480, Second £146320, Third £73200, Fourth £36560, Fifth £18320, Sixth £9120. (Penalty Value £453680) A SS
Form Owner Trainer Age st lb (lbs)
1 CICERO’S GIFT (GB) (31)
2211-40 B g Muhaarar - Terentia (Diktat)
6 9 2 (128)
CD ROSEHILL RACING Jason Watson
CHARLES HILLS, Lambourn
Groom - Wilson Pillay (Breeder - Mrs F. S. Williams) Draw 6
TIMEFORM VIEW Surprise winner of the Group 1 Queen Elizabeth II Stakes on Champion Day at Ascot. However, he was seen to maximum effect on that occasion and has been put firmly in his place in the Sandown Mile and Lockinge this term. TFRHHIII Official BHA Rating 118
2 DAMYSUS (GB) (31)
2011-16 Ch c Frankel - Legerete (USA) (Rahy (USA))
WATHNAN RACING
4 9 2 (128)
James Doyle
JOHN & THADY GOSDEN, Newmarket
Groom - Matthew Sheppard (Breeder - Newsells Park Stud & Merry Fox Stud)
Draw 3
TIMEFORM VIEW Highly progressive in 2025 aside from a blip in the Derby, ending the year with listed/Group 3 wins before returning to easily defy a penalty in Newmarket Group 3 (9f). Failed to meet expectations in the Lockinge at Newbury but is probably worth another chance considering his overall profile.
3 DOCKLANDS (GB) (51)
4404-13 B h Massaat (IRE) - Icky Woo (Mark of Esteem (IRE))
TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 119
6 9 2 (128)
CD O.T.I. RACING Mark Zahra HARRY EUSTACE, Newmarket
Groom - Michael Vokins (Breeder - Mickley Stud) Draw 4
TIMEFORM VIEW Course specialist who recorded a first success at the highest level when emerging on top in a thrilling finish in this race last year. Looked as good as ever when landing the odds at Doncaster on reappearance and backed that up with an excellent third in Group 1 at Sha Tin. Respected. TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 118
4 FIRST CONQUEST (GB) (179) 5 9 2 (128)
133433- B g Teofilo (IRE) - Patroness (Dubawi (IRE)) D GODOLPHIN Ryan Moore
CHARLIE APPLEBY, Newmarket
Groom - Dina Heggum (Breeder - Godolphin) Draw 2
TIMEFORM VIEW Smart sort who completed a hat-trick in good style in Group 3 at Meydan (1 1/4m) in early 2025. Most creditable efforts in defeat later that year but could well act as a pacemaker on this occasion. TFRHHIII Official BHA Rating 111
The Queen Anne Stakes (Group 1) (Class 1) - continued
Form Owner Trainer Age st lb (lbs)
5 MORE THUNDER (IRE) (31)
5 9 2 (128)
12114-2 B h Night of Thunder (IRE) - Buying Trouble (USA) (Hat Trick (JPN))
TIMEFORM VIEW Vastly improved for this yard last year, running out a ready winner of Group 2 Hungerford Stakes (7f) in August. Left poorly placed when fourth of 16 in Group 1 Foret on final start last year and reappeared with an excellent second to Notable Speech in Lockinge at Newbury More to come at 1m.
6 NOTABLE SPEECH (GB) (31)
TFRHHHHH Official BHA Rating 121
5 9 2 (128)
5211-41 Ch h Dubawi (IRE) - Swift Rose (IRE) (Invincible Spirit (IRE))
D GODOLPHIN William Buick
CHARLIE APPLEBY, Newmarket
Groom - Kalu Ram (Breeder - Godolphin)
Draw 1
TIMEFORM VIEW Winner of the 2000 Guineas at Newmarket and Sussex Stakes at Goodwood as a 3-y-o. Proved as good as ever when gaining his fifth success at the top level in Lockinge Stakes at Newbury (1m) latest, displaying a striking turn of foot. The one to beat, even if the return to a stiffer track is a niggle.
7
OPERA BALLO (IRE) (53)
1121-11 B c Ghaiyyath (IRE) - Dubai Opera (Invincible Spirit (IRE))
D GODOLPHIN
125
4 9 2 (128)
Billy Loughnane
CHARLIE APPLEBY, Newmarket
Groom - Maroof Khan (Breeder - Ecurie de Cachene)
Draw 7
TIMEFORM VIEW High-class colt who made it a remarkable 7 wins from 9 starts when landing Sandown Mile in convincing fashion under a well-judged front-running ride (1m) in April. Leading contender on that form but it’s worth noting his 2 defeats have come on straight tracks. TFRHHHHI Official BHA Rating 125
8 TEN BOB TONY (IRE) (10) 5 9 2 (128)
030-401 Ch g Night of Thunder (IRE) - Hug (IRE) (Dark Angel (IRE))
TBT RACING
ED WALKER, Upper Lambourn (Breeder - Knocktoran Stud)
Kieran Shoemark
Draw 8
TIMEFORM VIEW Quickly left a poor run behind him when bagging a second Group 3 at Epsom (7f) 10 days ago but he’s likely to be outclassed back up in trip/grade. TFRHHIII Official BHA Rating 112
9 ZEUS OLYMPIOS (GB) (31)
1111-33 Ch c Night of Thunder (IRE) - Rhea (Siyouni (FR))
4 9 2 (128)
D EXORS OF THE LATE SHEIKH MOHAMMED OBAID Clifford Lee
K. R. BURKE, Leyburn
Groom - Leon Joughin (Breeder - Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum)
Draw 5
TIMEFORM VIEW Made rapid progress when winning all 4 starts last year, culminating with 2 1/4-length defeat of Opera Ballo in Group 2 Joel at Newmarket (1m). Stepped up on his reappearance when 2 3/4 lengths third of 10 to Notable Speech in Lockinge Stakes at Newbury (1m) latest but has work to do to reverse the form. TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 120
Result:
Distances: 1-2 2-3
Time: Min . Secs.
NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 9
Hood worn by No. 7. Tongue Strap worn by No. 3.
Standard Time: 1 min 41.40 secs
Record Time: 1 min 36.60 secs by Ribchester age 4 wt 9-0 good to firm, 20/06/17
2025: DOCKLANDS 5 9 2 Mark Zahra 14-1 (Harry Eustace) 10 ran
Forecast: (Correct as of 3.00pm 15/06/26) 7-4 Notable Speech (GB), 7-2 Opera Ballo (IRE), 4-1 More Thunder (IRE), 13-2 Docklands (GB), 9-1 Zeus Olympios (GB), 14-1 Damysus (GB), 33-1 First Conquest (GB), 40-1 Cicero’s Gift (GB), 66-1 Ten Bob Tony (IRE)
Timeform Summary
A mouth-watering renewal of the Queen Anne. MORE THUNDER made giant strides forward in his first season with William Haggas last year, and his second to Notable Speech in the Lockinge on his first try at 1m fully confirms he belongs at the highest level. The stiffer 1m should play perfectly to his strong-finishing style and it’s reasonable to believe he can reverse the Lockinge form with Notable Speech, who may not be ideally suited by a return to Ascot. Opera Ballo is a fascinating runner, too.
1. MORE THUNDER (IRE)
2. NOTABLE SPEECH 3. OPERA BALLO (IRE)
HBLB
The Horserace Betting Levy Board (HBLB) has allocated £77.1m in prize money for 2026.
Since 2000 HBLB has invested £1.5bn in prize money to support the British horseracing industry This includes an estimated £1.98m to Ascot from 16th June to 20th June 2026.
3.05 Second Race
Ascot Racecourse is giving a prize of £300 to the lad or girl responsible for the best turned out horse, and a prize of £300 to the lad or girl responsible for the winning horse
The Coventry Stakes
(Group 2)
Six Furlongs (6f) (1,200 metres)
For Two Year Olds
(Class 1) Advertised Total prize fund £200,000
(FOR CONDITIONS OF THIS RACE SEE PAGE 78)
Stalls - Centre
Owners Prize Money. Winner £89120, Second £36580, Third £18300, Fourth £9140, Fifth £4580, Sixth £2280. (Penalty Value £113420) A SS
Form Owner
1 ADAAY OF SCARLETT (IRE) (19)
112 B c Mehmas (IRE) - Adaay To Remember (Adaay (IRE))
C SVG, EXACT LIFESTYLE LTD & OWEN
Trainer st lb (lbs)
9 3 (129)
Billy Loughnane HUGO PALMER, Malpas
Groom - Maya James (Breeder - Tally-Ho Stud)
w 15
TIMEFORM VIEW Mehmas colt who was impressive when making a winning debut in 5-runner novice at Newmarket before coming out on top in 3-runner class 2 here (5f). However, unable to complete hat-trick in Listed race at Sandown and this much tougher TFRHHIII Official BHA Rating -
2 ARIZONA RAIDER (IRE) (29)
531 B c Arizona (IRE) - Kofariti (IRE) (Kodiac)
9 3 (129)
SEAN CAHILL W. J. Lee
MICHAEL MULVANY, Ireland (Breeder - Grange Stud)
Draw 2
TIMEFORM VIEW Didn’t have to improve when off the mark at the third attempt in maiden at Roscommon but form is ordinary. TFRHIIII Official BHA Rating -
3 BULL SHARK (IRE) (13)
3332 B c Mehmas (IRE) - Raas (USA) (Iffraaj)
AMO RACING LIMITED
ROBSON DE AGUIAR, Ireland (Breeder - Tally-Ho Stud)
9 3 (129)
David Egan
Draw 4
TIMEFORM VIEW Placed all 4 starts in maidens, his latest second at the Curragh (stepped up to 7f) easily his best effort. Very unlikely to be breaking his duck in this TFRHIIII Official BHA Rating -
4 CILICIAN (IRE) (13) 9 3 (129)
2 Ch g Blackbeard (IRE) - Serenely (IRE) (Australia) MANTON THOROUGHBREDS XI Joe Leavy BRIAN MEEHAN, Manton
Groom - Jack Tidby (Breeder - Whisperview Trading Ltd)
Draw 9
TIMEFORM VIEW £90,000 yearling, Blackbeard gelding. Half-brother to 2-y-o 1m winner Monte Vista. Promising start when second to The Ginger Kid in Nottingham novice, faring best of newcomers. Pitched into the deep end here but connections won this 2 years ago with one with a similar profile. TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating -
The Coventry Stakes (Group 2) (Class 1) - continued Form Owner
5 CONFUCIUS (IRE) (38)
9 3 (129)
21 Br c No Nay Never (USA) - Millisle (IRE) (Starspangledbanner (AUS)) D WESTERBERG/MAGNIER/TABOR/SMITH/BRANT Ryan Moore AIDAN O’BRIEN, Ireland
TIMEFORM VIEW No Nay Never colt 1,700,000 gns yearling. Dam won Cheveley Park Stakes Unlucky not to make a winning debut at the Curragh and had no trouble landing very skinny odds at Naas (placed horses have boosted the form since). The choice of Ryan Moore and strong contender. TFRHHHHI Official BHA Rating -
6 CUT A DASH (GB) (34)
9 3 (129)
1 B c Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Promising (IRE) (Invincible Spirit (IRE))
DENFORD STUD Sean Levey RICHARD HANNON, Marlborough
Groom - Jabar Singh (Breeder - Denford Stud Ltd)
Draw 19
TIMEFORM VIEW Starspangledbanner half-brother to 7.4f-9f winner Foretell. Dam, 6f winner Misbehaved in the preliminaries, including at the start, but proved very professional in the race itself when making a winning debut at York, sealing it with a turn of foot Exciting prospect who needs considering. TFRHHHHH Official BHA Rating -
7 EASY ANSWER (IRE) (27)
3 Ch c No Nay Never (USA) - Easily (IRE) (Galileo (IRE))
9 3 (129)
THE ROYAL ASCOT RACING CLUB Cristian Demuro MICHAEL BELL, Newmarket
TIMEFORM VIEW 70,000 gns No Nay Never colt. Dam, placed at 9.5f-1 1/2m, out of useful 7f-1 1/4m winner (stayed 1 1/2m) Beyond Brilliance. Showed plenty to work on when third in Yarmouth novice but time was ordinary and this is a massive step up TFRHIIII Official BHA Rating -
8 FINAL
OBJECTIVE
(IRE) (15) 9 3 (129)
2 Ch c Sioux Nation (USA) - Sneaky Snooze (IRE) (Exceed And Excel (AUS)) WATHNAN RACING Faleh Bughenaim HAMAD AL JEHANI, GB (Breeder - Richie Galway & Justin Carthy)
Draw 18
TIMEFORM VIEW €55,000 yearling, £115,000 2-y-o, Sioux Nation colt Closely related to 5f/6f winner Midnight Call. 2 3/4 lengths second of 7 to Mrair in novice at Lingfield on debut 15 days ago, green for the most part. Will improve but this a very tall order TFRHIIII Official BHA Rating -
9 GOD GIVEN TALENT (IRE) (32)
9 3 (129)
1 B c No Nay Never (USA) - Itmusthavebeenlove (IRE) (Galileo (IRE)) D MR MICHAEL BUCKLEY & MRS P SHANAHAN William Buick JAMES FERGUSON, Newmarket (Breeder - Lynch Bages Ltd & Longfield Stud)
Draw 8
TIMEFORM VIEW 95,000 gns yearling, No Nay Never colt. Closely related to 2-y-o 6f winner Must Be Ten and 1m/8.3f winner Vincent Rocks. Belied long odds when making a winning debut in a Newbury maiden that was won last year by Chesham winner Humidity. Showed signs of inexperience under pressure so can do better. TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating -
Form Owner
10 GREAT BARRIER REEF (IRE) (23)
11 Ch c No Nay Never (USA) - Gems (Haafhd)
9 3 (129)
D D.SMITH,MRS J.MAGNIER,M.TABOR,WESTERBERG W. M. Lordan AIDAN O’BRIEN, Ireland
TIMEFORM VIEW No Nay Never colt Brother to several winners, including useful winner up to 9f Mystery Power Justified market confidence at the Curragh on debut and still looked quite rough around the edges when following up in Marble Hill there. Form pick and strongly-run 6f here will suit. TFRHHHHI Official BHA Rating -
11 HIGH KING (IRE) (19)
01 Ch c Calyx - Magic America (USA) (High Yield (USA))
9 3 (129)
D FOWLER, OXLEY, CASSE, BERK & ROMANO Gavin Ryan DONNACHA AIDAN O’BRIEN, Ireland
Groom - Sasha Hutnik (Breeder - Mr R. Mcdonald)
Draw 13
TIMEFORM VIEW Bred to be useful and much sharper second-time out when running out a convincing winner in Fairyhouse novice 3 weeks ago. Needs to improve another chunk but he’s capable of better. TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating -
12
JAAN KI TUKRI (IRE) (25)
322 B c Kodiac - Sunset Dazzle (IRE) (Teofilo (IRE))
TIMEFORM VIEW Stepped up from debut when second in strong novice at Newmarket but disappointed at Bath since. Tough ask. TFRHIIII Official BHA Rating -
13 KAMAAL (IRE)
(32)
9 3 (129)
5 B c Minzaal (IRE) - La Australiana (USA) (Australia) MR D. R. PASSANT Cieren Fallon JACK JONES, Newmarket
TIMEFORM VIEW 100,000 gns yearling, 90,000 gns 2-y-o, Minzaal colt Half-brother to useful 2-y-o 7f/73f winner North Coast and 11f winner Super Goldendragon. Dam useful US 7.5f-9f winner. Encouraging start when 2 3/4 lengths fifth of 10 to God Given Talent in maiden at Newbury but needs to leave that well behind. TFRHIIII Official BHA Rating -
14 MRAIR (IRE) (15)
21 B c Mehmas (IRE) - Mia Divina (Exceed And Excel (AUS))
9 3 (129)
D VICTORIOUS FOREVER Oisin Murphy
GEORGE SCOTT, Newmarket
Groom - Bhojraj Singh (Breeder - C. Marnane)
Draw 14
TIMEFORM VIEW £880,000 breeze-up purchase by Mehmas who confirmed debut promise when landing very short odds in Lingfield (turf) novice, shaping as if a well-run race is likely to get the best out of him (raced freely).
TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating -
The Coventry Stakes (Group 2) (Class 1) -
15 NIGHT IN VEGAS (IRE) (25)
11 B c Lucky Vega (IRE) - Strait Power (IRE) (Rock of Gibraltar (IRE))
CD KENNET VALLEY SYNDICATES VI
9 3 (129)
Charles Bishop
EVE JOHNSON HOUGHTON, Blewbury (Breeder - Mountarmstrong Stud) Draw 21
TIMEFORM VIEW Lucky Vega colt who impressed with the way he went about things in C&D novice on debut and put himself firmly in the picture for this when comfortably landing the odds in 3-runner class 2 at Goodwood. TFRHHHHI Official BHA Rating -
16 ROYAL HERITAGE (GB) (6)
1 B c Blue Point (IRE) - Alaata (USA) (Smart Strike (CAN))
D WATHNAN RACING
9 3 (129)
James Doyle HAMAD AL JEHANI, GB (Breeder - Lofts Hall Stud & Willmo Bloodstock) Draw 10
TIMEFORM VIEW Blue Point colt 98,000 gns yearling, €800,000 2-y-o Closely related to useful 7f-1m winner Lattam and half-brother to 3 winners. Looked a mightily good prospect when making winning debut at Hamilton, outclassing rivals despite greenness That form yet to be tested but James Doyle sticks with him. TFRHHHHI Official BHA Rating -
17 RULER’S PRIDE (IRE) (27)
1 B c Mehmas (IRE) - Superiority (IRE) (Exceed And Excel (AUS))
WATHNAN RACING
K. R. BURKE, Leyburn
Groom - Alex Cliffe (Breeder - Tally-Ho Stud)
9 3 (129)
James McDonald
Draw 17
TIMEFORM VIEW 550,000 gns 2-y-o, Mehmas colt. Brother to 2-y-o 6f winner Naughty Eyes. Dam, placed at 5f/6f, closely related to Queen Mary/Commonwealth Cup winner Campanelle. Looked promising when making a winning debut at Ayr Beat only 2 rivals that day but second has since won the Hilary Needler at Beverley. TFRHHHHI Official BHA Rating -
18 SIOUXPERB (GB) (56)
1 B c Sioux Nation (USA) - Swing Out Sister (IRE) (Kodiac)
D VALMONT
ARCHIE WATSON, Upper Lambourn
Groom - Feri Szabo (Breeder - S R Hope Esq & S W Barrow Esq)
9 3 (129)
Hector Crouch
Draw 6
TIMEFORM VIEW 90,000 gns foal, 110,000 gns yearling, Sioux Nation colt Brother to useful winner up to 7f Ancestral Land. Booked his place for this with an impressive successful debut at Yarmouth, beating a subsequent winner by a wide margin. Stable won this in 2022
TFRHHHHI Official BHA Rating -
19 THE GINGER KID (IRE) (13) 9 3 (129)
01 Ch c Mehmas (IRE) - Bella de Medici (IRE) (Galileo (IRE))
TIMEFORM VIEW Mehmas colt out of an unraced half-sister to very smart 2-y-o 5f/6f winner Tiggy Wiggy. Failed a long way to meet expectations on debut (got rather worked up beforehand) but proved a different proposition when winning a Nottingham novice. Another big step forward needed but has potential.
TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating -
20 THE HARV (IRE) (9)
1 B c Ten Sovereigns (IRE) - Chitra (Sea The Moon (GER))
9 3 (129)
D MS ELEANORA KENNEDY Colin Keane
M D. O’CALLAGHAN, Ireland (Breeder - Dr Magid Abdelhalim)
Draw 11
TIMEFORM VIEW Ten Sovereigns half-brother to 2-y-o 5f winner Awraad. Dam 5f-6f winner (including at 2 yrs). This £260,000 breeze-up purchase needed every yard to catch an experienced rival when justifying short odds first time out at Goodwood but plenty of improvement required just 9 days on. TFRHHIII Official BHA Rating -
21 THE SCALLIONATOR (IRE) (16)
421 B c Calyx - Carpe Diem Lady (IRE) (Acclamation)
9 3 (129)
D CLEARYS SYNDICATE Wesley Joyce
MICHAEL MULVANY, Ireland (Breeder - BEC Bloodstock)
Draw 16
TIMEFORM VIEW Off the mark at the third attempt in maidens at Listowel 16 days ago. Going the right way but looks up against it here. TFRHHIII Official BHA Rating -
22 TREASURER (IRE) (16)
9 3 (129)
4 B c Persian Force (IRE) - Laureldean Lady (IRE) (Statue of Liberty (USA)) AMO RACING LIMITED Rowan Scott CHARLIE FELLOWES, Newmarket (Breeder - Ballybin Stud Ltd. & Patrick F. Kelly) Draw 1
TIMEFORM VIEW €40,000 yearling, Persian Force colt Half-brother to several winners, including useful winner up to 6f Es Raco and 2-y-o 5f winner Lorelei Rock. Dam 7.5f winner. Showed promise amid greenness when fourth in Nottingham maiden but likely out of his depth here. TFRHIIII Official BHA Rating -
Result:
Distances:
NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 22
Hood worn by No. 8.
Standard Time: 1 min 14.90 secs
Record Time: 1 min 12.39 secs by Rajasinghe age 2 wt 9-1 good to firm, 20/06/17
2025: GSTAAD 2 9 3 Ryan Moore 7-2 (Aidan O’Brien) 20 ran
Forecast:
15-8 Confucius (IRE), 6-1 Great Barrier Reef (IRE), 15-2 Royal Heritage (GB), 9-1 Cut A Dash (GB), NightInVegas(IRE),Ruler’sPride(IRE),14-1Mrair(IRE),Siouxperb(GB),22-1GodGivenTalent(IRE), 33-1AdaayofScarlett(IRE),40-1HighKing(IRE),TheHarv(IRE),TheScallionator(IRE),50-1Cilician(IRE), The Ginger Kid (IRE), 66-1 Bull Shark (IRE), Final Objective (IRE), 80-1 Easy Answer (IRE), 80-1 Jaan Ki Tukri (IRE), 100-1 Arizona Raider (IRE), Kamaal (IRE), Treasurer (IRE)
Timeform Summary
This is potentially more wide open than the market suggests so it could be worth chancing CUT A DASH, who created a very good impression when clocking a good time at York Aidan O’Brien has won this a record 11 times and holds a strong hand once again with Great Barrier Reef and Confucius, while Royal Heritage was extremely impressive at Hamilton and can leave the bare form well behind. 1. CUT A DASH
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
TheKingCharlesIIIStakes
(Group 1)
Five Furlongs (5f) (1,000 metres) For Three Year Olds And Upwards (Class 1) Advertised Total prize fund £700,000 (FOR CONDITIONS OF THIS RACE SEE PAGE 78)
Stalls - Centre
Owners Prize Money. Winner £311920, Second £128030, Third £64050, Fourth £31990, Fifth £16030, Sixth £7980. (Penalty Value £396970) A SS Form Owner Trainer Age st lb
1 AIN’T NOBODY (IRE) (34)
2000-00 B c Sands of Mali (FR) - Burmese Waltz (Showcasing)
4 9 7 (133)
CD J BLACKBURN & J MATTHEWS Kevin Stott KEVIN RYAN, Hambleton Groom - Louise Akehurst (Breeder - Ballyhane (Rathbride) Unlimited)
w 12
TIMEFORM VIEW Seemed to excel himself in first-time headgear when second in the Nunthorpe last season Hasn’t come close to matching that form in 5 subsequent starts and this another very stiff examination. Cheekpieces back on. TFRHIIII Official BHA Rating 106
2 AMERICAN AFFAIR (GB) (24)
1151-02 B g Washington DC (IRE) - Classy Anne (Orientor)
CD BARRASTON RACING & MR J S GOLDIE
6 9 7 (133)
Paul Mulrennan JIM GOLDIE, Glasgow
Groom - Alex Goldie (Breeder - John McGrandles) Draw 18
TIMEFORM VIEW Very likeable sprinter who improved again last season, winning 3 of his 4 starts, including this race (big career best). Was off 11 months prior to low-key appearance at York but came on plenty for that when length second of 12 to Night Raider in Temple Stakes at Haydock Bold bid expected. TFRHHHHI Official BHA Rating 111
3 BIG MOJO (IRE) (34)
4 9 7 (133)
02510-0 B or Br c Mohaather - Jm Jackson (IRE) (No Nay Never (USA)) C D RP RACING LTD Tom Marquand MICHAEL APPLEBY, Oakham
TIMEFORM VIEW Advanced his form further when winning 17-runner Sprint Cup at Haydock (6f, good to firm) in September, albeit seen to good effect racing close to the stand rail. Failed to fire in the Champions Sprint Stakes here final start and back at 5f after a mid-field effort in the Minster Stakes at York.
TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 117
4 COVER UP (IRE) (80) 6 9 7 (133)
141-130 B g Exceed And Excel (AUS) - Hushing (Pivotal)
CD MR KHALIFA SAEED SULAIMAN James McDonald
SIMON & ED CRISFORD, Newmarket (Breeder - Godolphin) Draw 21
TIMEFORM VIEW Handicap winner over C&D last summer and productive spell at Meydan during the winter/spring, winning Listed event and Group 2 Blue Point Sprint, both at 5f. Wasn’t seen to best effect when 3 lengths eighth of 11 to Native Approach in Al Quoz Sprint last time (6f) and well-run 5f is ideal.
TFRHHIII Official BHA Rating 109
The King Charles III Stakes (Group 1) (Class 1) - continued
Form Owner
5 GETREADYTORUMBLE (GB)
Trainer Age st lb (lbs)
(24) 4 9 7 (133)
2213-30 Gr g Rumble Inthejungle (IRE) - El Che (Winker Watson)
D NORMAN COURT STUD
Callum Rodriguez JACK CHANNON, West Ilsley
Groom - Marion Ripoll (Breeder - P Taplin & Mike Channon Bloodstock Ltd)
Draw 1
TIMEFORM VIEW Low-mileage 4-y-o who ended last season on the up, travelling sweetly when successful in handicap company at Doncaster prior to an excellent third in Listed C&D event. Shaped quite well on reappearance but limitations perhaps exposed when 4 1/2 lengths seventh of 12 to Night Raider in Temple Stakes. TFRHHIII Official BHA Rating 101
6 JAKAJARO (IRE) (24)
550-114 B g Too Darn Hot - Summer Flower (IRE) (Oasis Dream)
D MRS FITRI HAY
5 9 7 (133)
Jamie Spencer
ROBERT COWELL, Newmarket
Groom - Samran Akhter (Breeder - Godolphin)
w 23
TIMEFORM VIEW Returned from a 5-month break with back-to-back handicap victories at Newmarket in April, the latter saw him run out a most impressive winner of a 21-runner contest away from the main action. Confirmed he’s in top form when 1 1/4 lengths fourth of 12 to Night Raider in Temple Stakes at Haydock TFR
7 JM JUNGLE (IRE) (24)
3160-40 B g Bungle Inthejungle - The Shrew (Dansili)
D MPS RACING LTD & THE AYRSHIRE TRADESMEN
6 9 7 (133)
Jason Hart
JOHN & SEAN QUINN, Malton
Groom - William Dwan (Breeder - Lodge Park Stud)
Draw 14
TIMEFORM VIEW Made the leap from handicaps to pattern company last season, winning the King George at Goodwood and shaped with promise when fourth of 14 in a Group 3 at Newmarket after 7 months off in May Backward step when 6 3/4 lengths ninth of 12 to Night Raider in Temple Stakes at Haydock. TFRHHIII Official BHA Rating 108
8 NIGHT RAIDER (IRE) (24)
6450-11 Br g Dark Angel (IRE) - Dorraar (IRE) (Shamardal (USA))
TIMEFORM VIEW Always promised to be a Group 1 performer and gelding operation prior to reappearance has made a big difference, dominating the Group 3 Palace House Stakes and he overcame a tardy start when beating several of these in the Temple Stakes at Haydock Mid-field last year but much better expected here. TFRHHHHH Official BHA Rating 112
9 OVERPASS (AUS) (73)
8 9 7 (133)
50423-4 B g Vancouver (AUS) - Walkway (AUS) (Exceed And Excel (AUS)) DARBY RACING
Parr BJORN BAKER, Australia (Breeder - Corumbene Stud) Draw 19
TIMEFORM VIEW Hasn’t tasted success since the Group 1 Winterbottom Stakes in 2024 but he’s run some fine races in defeat, notably when fourth in last season’s Everest behind Ka Ying Rising. Bold showing when fourth of 9 in T. J. Smith Stakes at Randwick (6f) and he’s a very smart Australian sprinter. TFRHHHHI Official BHA Rating 116
The King Charles III Stakes (Group 1) (Class 1) - continued
Form Owner
10 RUMSTAR (GB) (45)
15560-2 B g Havana Grey - Stellarta (Sakhee’s Secret)
CD BF VINCENT AND RUSSELL WARD
Trainer Age st lb (lbs)
6 9 7 (133)
Rob Hornby
JONATHAN PORTMAN, Upper Lambourn (Breeder - Whitsbury Manor Stud)
Draw 4
TIMEFORM VIEW Picked up in 2025 where he left off the previous year when landing Group 3 Palace House Stakes at Newmarket Another smart effort when swooping late to land the Coral Charge in that grade 2 months later and reappearance second to Night Raider in former race was another cracking effort TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 110
CLIVE COX, Hungerford Groom - Thomas Ries (Breeder - Brendan & Anthony Murphy)
Hector Crouch
Draw 10
TIMEFORM VIEW Twice a Listed winner in 2025 for Michael Appleby (including over C&D) and shaped well before fitness told on recent stable debut when third to Night Raider and Rumstar in the Palace House Stakes Must have been amiss in the Temple Stakes given he was eased off. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 23/5/2026 it was reported that the horse was unsuited by the going. TFRHHIII Official BHA Rating 107
12 STARLUST (GB) (17)
5 9 7 (133)
010/04-6 B or Br h Zoustar (AUS) - Beyond Desire (Invincible Spirit (IRE))
D BF MRS FITRI HAY Rossa Ryan
RALPH BECKETT, Kimpton Down (Breeder - Branton Court Stud LLP) Draw 5
TIMEFORM VIEW Cracking third in the 2024 Nunthorpe and bagged a Grade 1 prize in the Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint at Del Mar 3 months later, suited by strong tempo Fourth in this race a year ago and returning from a spell at stud in Australia, he probably needed reappearance at Carlisle. TFRHHIII Official BHA Rating 109
13 ASFOORA (AUS) (24)
8 9 4 (130)
0101-00 B m Flying Artie (AUS) - Golden Child (AUS) (I Am Invincible (AUS)) CD NOOR ELAINE FARM PTY LTD Oisin Murphy HENRY DWYER (Breeder - Noor Elaine Farm) Draw
TIMEFORM VIEW One of the top sprinters around on her day, fifth in this fitted with blinkers before landing Group 1s at York (Nunthorpe) and Longchamp (Prix de l’Abbaye) last year Low-key start to 2026 but always a chance the returning headgear (and tongue tie) and firmer ground will see her in a better light. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 23/5/2026 it was reported that the horse was slow away and never travelled. TFRHHHHI Official BHA Rating 113
14 AZURE ANGEL (GB) (17) 6 9 4 (130) 001-615 Ch m Harry Angel (IRE) - Silken Skies (IRE) (Zoffany (IRE)) D FUTURE CHAMPIONS RACING AND PARTNER Daniel Tudhope EDWARD BETHELL, Middleham (Breeder - Mrs Tina Cox) Draw 25
TIMEFORM VIEW Has advanced her form for Ed Bethell with blinkers on but beaten on merit in Listed company at Carlisle 17 days ago and this a far harder assignment. TFRHIIII Official BHA Rating 98
The
King Charles III
Stakes
(Group 1) (Class 1) - continued
Form Owner Trainer Age st
15 FIRST INSTINCT (GB)
(45) 4 9 4 (130)
25410-0 Br f Bated Breath - Proportional (Beat Hollow) D DUNCHURCH LODGE STUD COMPANY Cieren Fallon
WILLIAM HAGGAS, Newmarket (Breeder - Dunchurch Lodge Stud Company)
Draw 7
TIMEFORM VIEW Good test over 5f suited when landing Group 3 at Newbury on soft in September but didn’t make much of an impact when ninth of 14 in the Palace House Stakes on return from 7 months off 45 days ago. In expert hands but this is a tough ask. TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 106
16 FROST AT DAWN (USA) (24)
2430-00 Gr or Ro m Frosted (USA) - Hawana (USA) (War Front (USA))
TIMEFORM VIEW Smart performer who peaked when runner-up in this race a year ago. Doesn’t arrive in the same form this time though with a pair of heavy defeats behind Night Raider this season. TFRHHIII Official BHA Rating 106
17 HEAVENLY HEATHER
(GB) (33) 5 9 4 (130)
152542 Ch m Shamardal (USA) - Right Direction (IRE) (Cape Cross (IRE))
TIMEFORM VIEW Progressive All-Weather handicapper who showed she’s equally effective on turf in recent weeks, running a cracker when second of 12 to Jakajaro at York. This is a big leap in class, though. TFRHIIII Official BHA Rating 92
18 MGHEERA (GB) (24) 6 9 4 (130)
2065-65 B m Zoustar (AUS) - Blue Aegean (Invincible Spirit (IRE))
D LORD LLOYD WEBBER AND ARTHUR MITCHELL Kieran Shoemark
ED WALKER, Upper Lambourn (Breeder - David Redvers & Framont Ltd)
Draw 2
TIMEFORM VIEW Ex-French mare who upped her game upon joining Ed Walker when winning a Group 3 and then Group 2 last spring. Ran up to form when fifth in a deeper renewal of the Temple Stakes 3 weeks ago but no obvious reason why she’ll reverse the form with a few of these.
19 MISS
ATTITUDE (GB)
(45) 6 9 4 (130)
010-045 B m Cityscape - Rebecca Romero (Exceed And Excel (AUS)) D NORMAN COURT STUD R. P. Whelan JACK CHANNON, West Ilsley Groom - Alfie Haynes (Breeder - Mike Channon Bloodstock Limited)
TIMEFORM VIEW Better than ever when landing Listed race at Deauville in August. Hasn’t come close to repeating that form since, missing the break a couple of times and she looks set to struggle in this company. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 2/5/2026 it was reported that the horse was slowly away. TFRHHIII Official BHA Rating 101
The King Charles III Stakes (Group 1) (Class 1) - continued
Form Owner Trainer Age st
20 MONTEILLE (GB) (80)
1016-05 B m Cable Bay (IRE) - Montviette (FR) (Le Havre (IRE))
5 9 4 (130)
D MR G. AUGUSTIN-NORMAND Cristian Demuro
MARIO BARATTI, France (Breeder - Franklin Finance)
Draw 13
TIMEFORM VIEW Smart mare who won a pair of Group 3s in France in 2025. Below-form 4 3/4 lengths seventh of 15 to Native Approach in Nad Al Sheba Turf Sprint on return in February but much more like it when 1 1/2 lengths fifth of 11 to Native Approach in Al Quoz Sprint at Meydan (6f) a month later. Back in trip. TFRHHIII Official BHA Rating 109
21 RAYEVKA (IRE) (37)
026-561 B f Blue Point (IRE) - Rayisa (IRE) (Holy Roman Emperor (IRE))
4 9 4 (130)
D AGA KHAN STUDS SCEA Mickael Barzalona
FRANCIS-HENRI GRAFFARD, France (Breeder - His Highness the Aga Khan’s Studs S.C.)
Draw 15
TIMEFORM VIEW Won Listed race at Chantilly and excellent third in Group 1 Commonwealth Cup at this meeting a year ago. Undone by poor track position in Nad Al Sheba Turf Sprint and down at 5f she produced a career best when winning 9-runner Prix de Saint-Georges at Longchamp Enters the reckoning on that form. TFRHHHHI
22 ROSY AFFAIR (GB) (25)
4411-21 B m Havana Grey - Secret Romance (Sakhee’s Secret)
TIMEFORM VIEW Ended 2025 on the up with 6f victories in Pontefract Listed event and Group 3 at Deauville in August. Good head second of 9 to Flora of Bermuda in listed race at Newmarket on reappearance before going one place better at Haydock (both 6f). This is a completely different assignment.
TFRHHIII Official BHA Rating 108
23 TIME FOR SANDALS (IRE) (34)
4 9 4 (130)
2130-50 B f Sands of Mali (FR) - Days of Summer (IRE) (Bachelor Duke (USA)) C BF MR D BEVAN AND MRS D BEVAN Richard Kingscote HARRY EUSTACE, Newmarket
Groom - Dee Deacon (Breeder - Ballyhane) Draw 9
TIMEFORM VIEW Sent off a big price but no fluke about her win in Commonwealth Cup at this meeting a year ago. Matched that form when third in the King George Stakes at Goodwood and with her York run easy-enough to excuse from a poor draw Better is expected here with stiff 5f likely to suit
24 ASPECT ISLAND (GB) (33)
(Cadeaux Genereux)
HHHII Official BHA Rating 109
3 9 1 (127)
TIMEFORM VIEW Nursery winner at Yarmouth during the autumn. Held his own in better company since without looking as though he’s capable of making an impact at this level. Visor on.
HIIII Official BHA Rating 106
The
King Charles III Stakes (Group 1) (Class 1) - continued
Form Owner
25 BEHIKE (IRE) (29)
A
3 9 1 (127)
3-11 B c Night of Thunder (IRE) - Sagrada Familia (Golden Horn) AL SHAQAB RACING & AMO RACING David Egan GEORGE SCOTT, Newmarket
Groom - Darren Yellowlees (Breeder - Irish National Stud Mare Syndicate Iv) Draw 8
TIMEFORM VIEW Sales price rocketed to 500,000 gns as a yearling and this promising Night of Thunder colt chased home the exciting Raaheeb on debut over 7f here in September Won both starts this spring and the way he goes about things suggests this first crack at 5f will suit. TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 100
26 MISSION CENTRAL (IRE) (30) 3
9 1
(127)
1610-11 B g No Nay Never (USA) - Thar She Blows (IRE) (Zoffany (IRE)) C D TABOR/SMITH/MAGNIER/WESTERBERG/BRANT Ryan Moore AIDAN O’BRIEN, Ireland
Groom - Liah Corcoran (Breeder - Gigginstown House Stud)
Draw 24
TIMEFORM VIEW Triple winner over 6f last season, including Curragh Group 3 and valuable conditions race here on Champions Day. Kicked on again this year, winning a pair of 5f Listed races at Naas and dangerous to think that’s his ceiling given the yard he represents TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 110
Result:
Distances: 1-2 2-3 Time: Min . Secs.
NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 26
Visor worn first time by No. 24 Visor worn by No. 16. Tongue Strap worn by No. 4, 19.
Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 13, 14. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 19.
Standard Time: 1 min 1.50 secs
Record Time: 5744 secs by Miss Andretti age 6 wt 9-1 good to firm, 19/06/07
2025: AMERICAN AFFAIR 5 9 7 Paul Mulrennan 11-1 (Jim Goldie) 20 ran
Forecast:
5-2 Overpass (AUS), 6-1 Night Raider (IRE), Rayevka (IRE), 7-1 American Affair (GB), 8-1 Asfoora (AUS), Mission Central (IRE), 12-1 Big Mojo (IRE), 14-1 Rumstar (GB), 20-1 Rosy Affair (GB), Time For Sandals (IRE), 28-1 Behike (IRE), Jakajaro (IRE), 33-1 Cover Up (IRE),Starlust (GB), 40-1 Jm Jungle (IRE), Monteille (GB), 50-1 Frost At Dawn (USA), Mgheera (GB), Shagraan (IRE), 66-1 Ain’t Nobody (IRE), Aspect Island (GB), Getreadytorumble (GB), Miss Attitude (GB), 80-1 First Instinct (GB), 100-1 Azure Angel (GB), Heavenly Heather (GB)
Timeform Summary
A gelding operation has seen NIGHT RAIDER start to fulfil his immense early promise, supplementing his Newmarket win despite a slow start forcing a change of tactics in the Temple Stakes and he could be the answer. Australian representatives have enjoyed plenty of success over the years and Overpass (providing he copes with a bare 5f) has the form to be a major factor, while the re-application of headgear will also surely see the classy Asfoora in a much better light.
1. NIGHT RAIDER (IRE) 2. OVERPASS (AUS)
3. ASFOORA (AUS)
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4.20 Fourth Race
Ascot Racecourse is giving a prize of £300 to the lad or girl responsible for the best turned out horse, and a prize of £300 to the lad or girl responsible for the winning horse
The St James’s Palace Stakes
(Group 1)
Old Mile (7f Abt 213yds) (Approx. 1,600 metres) For Three Year Old Colts
(Class 1) Advertised Total prize fund £700,000 (FOR CONDITIONS OF THIS RACE SEE PAGE 79)
Stalls - Inside
Owners Prize Money. Winner £311920, Second £128030, Third £64050, Fourth £31990, Fifth £16030, Sixth £7980. (Penalty Value £396970) A SS Form O
1 BOW ECHO (IRE) (45)
9 2 (128)
111-1 B c Night of Thunder (IRE) - Aristocratic Lady (IRE) (Invincible Spirit (IRE))
D EXORS OF THE LATE SHEIKH MOHAMMED OBAID Billy Loughnane GEORGE BOUGHEY, Newmarket (Breeder - Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum)
2
TIMEFORM VIEW Took his unbeaten record to 4 with a highly impressive defeat of the re-opposing Gstaad in the 2000 Guineas at Newmarket (1m, good to firm). That was one of the best modern-day performances in that race and he could be capable of even better. TFRHHHHH Official BHA Rating 126
2 GSTAAD (GB) (24)
9 2 (128)
2221-21 B or Br c Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Mosa Mine (Exceed And Excel (AUS)) C D MR D. SMITH, MRS J. MAGNIER, MR M. TABOR Ryan Moore AIDAN O’BRIEN, Ireland
Groom - Enora Hervio (Breeder - Maywood Stud)
Draw 1
TIMEFORM VIEW Easy winner of Coventry at this meeting last year. Second Group 1 success of career when pulling 3 lengths clear in Irish 2,000 Guineas 24 days ago but he was beaten a similar margin by Bow Echo in the 2000 Guineas at Newmarket prior to that. Sure to go well but his old rival looks too strong. TFRHHHHI Official BHA Rating 120
3
LORD BRITAIN (GB) (20)
130-401 B c Universal (IRE) - Time To Strike (IRE) (Muhaarar)
9 2 (128)
MR ABDULLA AL MANSOORI Benoit de la Sayette ISMAIL MOHAMMED & JOSE SANTOS, Newmarket
TIMEFORM VIEW Useful effort to win 7f Kempton handicap 3 weeks ago but down the field in the 2000 Guineas at Newmarket before that and could be out of his depth back at this level. TFRHIIII Official BHA Rating 88
4 POWER BLUE (IRE) (24)
9 2 (128) 531-204 B c Space Blues (IRE) - Visions (IRE) (Worthadd (IRE)) AMO RACING LIMITED David Egan ROBSON DE AGUIAR, Ireland
TIMEFORM VIEW Smart form to win the Group 1 Phoenix Stakes at the Curragh (6f) last summer but his limitations have been exposed in the Classics this spring. Got closer than at Newmarket when fourth in the Irish 2,000 Guineas but has 4 1/4 lengths to make up on Gstaad. TFRHHIII Official BHA Rating 109
The St James’s Palace Stakes (Group 1) (Class 1) - continued
Form Owner Trainer st lb (lbs)
5 PUERTO RICO (IRE) (37)
24111-4 B or Br c Wootton Bassett - April Showers (IRE) (Galileo (IRE))
9 2 (128)
D MRS JOHN MAGNIER,MR M.TABOR & MR D.SMITH C. Soumillon AIDAN O’BRIEN, Ireland
Groom - David Hickey (Breeder - April Showers Syndicate)
Draw 4
TIMEFORM VIEW Pair of Group 1 wins in France (7f/1m) last autumn. Respectable 1 1/4 lengths fourth of 13 to Rayif in French 2000 Guineas (1m, good to soft) on return last month but Gstaad looks very much the stable number one. TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 118
6 TALK OF NEW YORK (GB) (19)
9 2 (128)
1-311 B c Wootton Bassett - Usherette (IRE) (Shamardal (USA)) D GODOLPHIN William Buick CHARLIE APPLEBY, Newmarket
Groom - Ghamkhawar Hussain (Breeder - Godolphin)
Draw 3
TIMEFORM VIEW Highly progressive colt who has benefited from the addition of a hood and looked ready for a step up to the highest level when landing last month’s Listed Heron Stakes at Sandown (1m, good) by 5 1/2 lengths More to come but whether it’s enough to seriously trouble Bow Echo is another matter.
TFRHHHHI Official BHA Rating 112 Result:
Distances: 1-2
Time: Min . Secs.
NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 6
Hood worn by No. 6. Tongue Strap worn by No. 3.
Standard Time: 1 min 41.60 secs
Record Time: 1 min 35.89 secs by Alpha Centauri age 3 wt 9-0 good to firm, 22/06/18
2025: FIELD OF GOLD (IRE) 3 9 2 Colin Keane 8-11 (John & Thady Gosden) 7 ran
Forecast:
4-5 Bow Echo (IRE), 11-4 Gstaad (GB), 5-1 Talk of New York (GB), 11-1 Puerto Rico (IRE), 100-1 Power Blue (IRE), 200-1 Lord Britain (GB)
Timeform Summary
BOW ECHO is potentially one of the best milers of the century and can confirm his Newmarket superiority over Gstaad, who has boosted that form by comfortably winning the Irish Guineas since. The hugely exciting Talk of New York adds further lustre to what is always one of the highlights of the meeting.
1. BOW ECHO (IRE)
2. GSTAAD
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5.00 Fifth Race
Ascot Racecourse is giving a prize of £300 to the lad or girl responsible for the best turned out horse, and a prize of £300 to the lad or girl responsible for the winning horse
The Ascot Stakes
(Heritage Handicap) (GBBPlus Race)
Two Miles About Four Furlongs (19f Abt 210yds) (Approx. 4,000 metres) For Four Year Olds And Upwards
(Class 2) Advertised Total prize fund £120,000 (FOR CONDITIONS OF THIS RACE SEE PAGE 79)
Stalls - Inside
Owners Prize Money. Winner £48756, Second £24384, Third £12192, Fourth £6096, Fifth £3048, Sixth £1524. (Penalty Value £61848) 22 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10. SS
1 BEYLERBEYI (GB) (11)
322360 B g Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Gherdaiya (Shamardal (USA)) Midtech 2
6 9 12 (138)
Billy Loughnane
IAN WILLIAMS, Alvechurch
Groom - Alex Hughes (Breeder - Al Shaqab Racing) Draw 16
TIMEFORM VIEW Thriving on his racing when successful on his only previous start over a marathon distance in the Cesarewitch at Newmarket in October and having had a hopeless task from his usual hold-up position at Epsom (1 1/4m) last time, he’s certainly worth another chance over a more suitable test
2 BUNTING (FR) (248)
TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 100
6 9 10 (136)
1/3/453- B g Bathyrhon (GER) - That’s Crazy (IRE) (Lord Shanakill (USA))
TIMEFORM VIEW Useful dual-purpose performer who posted a personal best when third in the Cesarewitch on his latest Flat start and while more miss than hit over hurdles subsequently, he cannot be totally discounted with good-value apprentice taking over.
TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 98
3 BARNSO (GB) (248) 5 9 8 (134)
5/44460- Ch g Belardo (IRE) - Hayed (Azamour (IRE))
TIMEFORM VIEW Ran his best race when fourth behind a smart trio in the Copper Horse handicap here last year but clearly didn’t give his running in the Cesarewitch at Newmarket in October. Isn’t fully exposed over a longer trip on just third start for this yard, though, and could be interesting if back on song.
4 REACHING HIGH (IRE) (364)
TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 96
5 9 6 (132)
3210/20- B g Sea The Stars (IRE) - Estimate (IRE) (Monsun (GER))
HM THE KING & HM THE QUEEN Ryan Moore W P. MULLINS, Ireland
Groom - Adam Farrell (Breeder - Queen Elizabeth II)
Draw 8
TIMEFORM VIEW Unexposed stayer who just failed to make a winning start in a 1 1/2m Leopardstown handicap for Willie Mullins and looked sure to have goneclosegrantedanythingresemblingaclearrunwheneighthinthisrace12monthsago Lookstohavebeensavedforthissinceandhe’sfanciedtomake amends.STEWARDSNOTE:Followingitsrunon17/6/2025itwasreportedthatthehorsewasdeniedaclearrun. TFRHHHHH OfficialBHARating94
The Ascot Stakes (Heritage Handicap) (GBBPlus Race) (Class 2) - continued
Form Owner
5 LAVENDER HILL MOB
Trainer Age st lb
(GB) (60) 5 9 6 (132)
1003-06 B g Expert Eye - Whazzat (Daylami (IRE))
THE GREDLEY FAMILY
JAMES OWEN, Newmarket
(Breeder - Stetchworth & Middle Park Studs Ltd)
Cieren Fallon
Draw 2
TIMEFORM VIEW Winner of a 21f handicap hurdle on testing ground at Cheltenham in November, though has yet to prove his stamina for staying trips on the Flat, and he returns in a first-time visor having failed to show much spark in a couple of handicaps over the spring.
6 MORDOR (FR) (78)
31020-1 B g Roaring Lion (USA) - Secrete (FR) (Cape Cross (IRE))
MR RAY STOKES
4
6 9 6 (132)
Jamie Spencer
GORDON ELLIOTT, Ireland
Groom - Holly Peppard (Breeder - S.A.S.U. Ecurie Des Monceaux)
TIMEFORM VIEW Shaped well when runner-up in a valuable marathon event under Jamie Spencer at Goodwood last summer and while he backed up his winning return at Navan (1 3/4m) with an encouraging third in a Kilbeggan handicap hurdle, this requires another career best on return to the level.
7 GALILEO DAME (IRE) (39)
2/000-24 Ch m Galileo Gold - Two For Tea (IRE) (Mount Nelson) ANNUS MIRABILIS/S O’DRISCOLL/MIDDLE COW
94
5 9 6 (132)
Colin Keane
JOSEPH PATRICK O’BRIEN, Ireland (Breeder - Tally-Ho Stud)
Draw 20
TIMEFORM VIEW Hasn’t won on the Flat since her Leopardstown maiden success in 2024, though did shape well to finish fourth in the Chester Cup on her latest start and is one for the shortlist. TFR
8 COMFORT ZONE (IRE) (44)
Official BHA Rating 94
7 9 6 (132)
0003-0P B g Churchill (IRE) - Iveagh Gardens (IRE) (Mastercraftsman (IRE))
MR JOHN P. MCMANUS
JOSEPH PATRICK O’BRIEN, Ireland (Breeder - Mrs Noreen McManus)
Tom Marquand
Draw 14
TIMEFORM VIEW Useful in both codes, he’s likely to be spot on for this following a couple of spins over inadequate trips, and is only 1lb higher when a close third in this race 12 months ago.
TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 94
9 SIEMPRE ARTURO (GB) (38) 6 9 6 (132)
11630-5 B g Outstrip - La Donacella (Sir Percy)
MS VIVIENNE O’SULLIVAN
Jason Watson DANIEL & CLAIRE KUBLER, Lambourn
Groom - Jan Kasecky (Breeder - Ms Vivienne O’Sullivan)
Draw 18
TIMEFORM VIEW Shaped as though he could have more wins in him off this mark when an eye-catching fifth in a strong 1 1/2m handicap here on his return (100/1). The significantly longer trip is a complete unknown but he’s a fascinating contender, nevertheless.
TFRHHHHI Official BHA Rating 94
The Ascot Stakes (Heritage Handicap) (GBBPlus Race) (Class 2) - continued
Form Owner Trainer Age st lb
10
DEFIANTLY (FR) (35)
3140-04 Ch g Kameko (USA) - Roheryn (IRE) (Galileo (IRE))
AUSTRALIA BLOODSTOCK TWO
4 9 5 (131)
James Doyle
JOSEPH PATRICK O’BRIEN, Ireland (Breeder - Qatar Bloodstock Limited)
Draw 7
TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced sort who hasn’t matched his useful 3-y-o form in either start this year, latterly in a first-time visor at Killarney (1 3/4m), though did shape like an out-and-out stayer last season and benefits from more severe headgear here.
11 BAHADUR (GB) (25)
111-651 B c Make Believe - Ensaya (IRE) (Alhaarth (IRE))
MR J WILLIAM ROWLEY & MR S P C WOODS
94
4 9 5 (131)
Robert Havlin
S. P. C. WOODS, Newmarket
Groom - Oliver Daykin (Breeder - Richard Milner (Shropshire) Ltd)
Draw 13
TIMEFORM VIEW Landed a hat-trick on the All-Weather at the end of last year and ran his best race when successful on first start over 2m in a 5-runner handicap at Goodwood last time. This demands more but this straightforward sort is certainly worth trying over a marathon trip TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 94
12
SMALL FRY (IRE) (228)
2/31100- B g Harzand (IRE) - Duchess of Daars (IRE) (Zoffany (IRE))
5 9 4 (130)
O.T.I. RACING Oisin Murphy
JOSEPH PATRICK O’BRIEN, Ireland (Breeder - T. Boylan)
Draw 17
TIMEFORM VIEW Progressive sort for Gary & Josh Moore who seemed stretched by 2m in the Irish Cesarewitch on stable debut last season, but he had been off for 4 months prior to that run. Has another crack at a staying Flat handicap on the back of a career-best second in a Listowel maiden hurdle.
TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 92
13 WESTMINSTER MOON (IRE) (23)
000-001 B g Sea The Moon (GER) - My Daydream (IRE) (Oasis Dream)
6 9 4 (130)
CHEEKY PUPS,SURF COAST RACING,SEAN DUKE Seamie Heffernan
A J. MARTIN, Ireland (Breeder - Kenilworth House Stud)
Draw 11
TIMEFORM VIEW Having capitalised on a falling mark when landing a gamble at the Curragh (1 3/4m) last time, he still looks well treated on his smart form in Germany. Unexposed over a markedly longer trip for shrewd connections.
TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 92
14
ISMAHANE (GER) (206) 4 9 4 (130)
042322- B f Isfahan (GER) - Identity (GER) (Manduro (GER))
MRS EMMA KENNEDY/RINGFORT STUD LIMITED W. J. Lee
P. TWOMEY, Ireland
Groom - Aine Ryan (Breeder - Gestut Karlshof)
Draw 4
TIMEFORM VIEW Useful middle-distance performer in Italy/Germany who finished a well-backed runner-up on second start over hurdles at Ballinrobe last time. Looks interesting making a first Flat start for a very capable yard, over a trip at which she’s completely unexposed.
HHHII Official BHA Rating 93
The Ascot Stakes (Heritage Handicap) (GBBPlus Race) (Class 2) - continued
Form Owner Trainer Age
15
GLENROYAL (IRE) (246)
231011- Ch g Australia - Reine de Coeur (IRE) (Montjeu (IRE))
4 9 4 (130)
MR R. GREHAN Declan McDonogh
JOSEPH PATRICK O’BRIEN, Ireland (Breeder - Whitefrair Stud)
Draw 1
TIMEFORM VIEW Australia gelding who was most progressive when making it 3 wins from 4 in a conditions race at Roscommon (1 1/4m) last autumn. Subsequent hurdling debut at Killarney was likely a pipe-opener and he now explores longer trips for yard with a powerful hand in this race.
A
16
PUTURHANDSTOGETHER (IRE)
93
(39) 5 9 4 (130)
210/31-0 B g Caravaggio (USA) - Round of Applause (Galileo (IRE))
BF MR JOHN P. MCMANUS Dylan Browne McMonagle
JOSEPH PATRICK O’BRIEN, Ireland (Breeder - Mrs Noreen McManus)
Draw 5
TIMEFORM VIEW 2025 Fred Winter winner. Hasn’t been seen to best effect in either code since his win in the Irish Cesarewitch, coming from a hopeless position when seventh in the Chester Cup latest Looks the type to benefit from headgear and big run could be on the cards.
17
ALL IN YOU (FR) (756)
TFRHHHHI Official BHA Rating 92
6 9 3 (129)
1/10/- B g Triple Threat (FR) - Around Me (IRE) (Johannesburg (USA))
TIMEFORM VIEW Won 2 of his 3 starts on the level in France. Capped a promising rookie season over hurdles when fourth in the Scottish Champion Hurdle at Ayr in April (heavy) but needs to improve making handicap debut in this sphere. TFRHHIII Official BHA Rating 91
18 ANNABEL’S GHOST (IRE) (54)
50-1300 Ch g Waldgeist - Annabel’s Choice (Dubawi (IRE))
DARK BLUE RACING
5 9 3 (129)
Pierre-Charles Boudot
MICKAEL SEROR, France (Breeder - Ammerland GmbH & Co KG)
Draw 15
TIMEFORM VIEW Useful sort who’s won 4 times at trips ranging between 13f to 2m. Not seen to best effect from a less-than-ideal position on final start for Andre Fabre in late-April, though will need to improve for extra distance to be in the mix on stable debut
19 TIM TOE (IRE) (16)
TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 91
5 9 3 (129)
131 B g Joshua Tree (IRE) - Kilbarry Rose (IRE) (Doyen (IRE))
MRS C. ACHESON
HENRY DE BROMHEAD, Ireland (Breeder - Kilbarry Lodge Stud)
R. P. Whelan
Draw 19
TIMEFORM VIEW Bred for jumps but has proved remarkably versatile, adding to his bumper/1 1/2m maiden wins when successful in a 1m conditions event at Listowel last time. Completely unexposed on handicap debut over a significantly longer trip and may well have a bigger performance in him. TFRHHHHI
91
The Ascot Stakes (Heritage Handicap) (GBBPlus Race) (Class 2) - continued Form Owner
20 KIZLYAR (IRE) (35) 4 9 3 (129)
321-01 B g Make Believe - Kisanga (IRE) (Redoute’s Choice (AUS))
H. O. S. SYNDICATE Joseph Sheridan
JOSEPH PATRICK O’BRIEN, Ireland (Breeder - His Highness The Aga Khan’s Studs S.C.)
Draw 6
TIMEFORM VIEW Progressive 1 3/4m winner in France who got back on the up when successful on second Flat start for new yard at Killarney last time, finding plenty/showing a good attitude in seeing off subsequent winner Tim Toe, and that bodes well for his first crack over a marathon test. TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 92
Distances: 1-2
NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 20
Blinkers worn first time by No. 10. Visor worn first time by No. 5.
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 16. Hood worn by No. 17.
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Blinkers worn by No. 8. Tongue Strap worn by No. 13, 20. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 1
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 9, 14, 15.
Standard Time: 4 mins 25.11 secs
Record Time: 4 mins 16.92 secs by Rite of Passage age 6 wt 9-2 good to firm, 17/06/10
2025: ASCENDING (IRE) 6 9 7 W J Lee 20-1 (Henry de Bromhead) 20 ran
Forecast:
9-4 Reaching High (IRE), 6-1 Puturhandstogether (IRE), 11-1 Bunting (FR), 12-1 Beylerbeyi (GB), Westminster Moon (IRE), 14-1 Galileo Dame (IRE), Kizlyar (IRE), 16-1 Glenroyal (IRE), 18-1 Small Fry (IRE), 20-1 Comfort Zone (IRE), Mordor (FR), Tim Toe (IRE), 22-1 Bahadur (GB), Defiantly (FR), Ismahane (GER), 25-1 All In You (FR), Barnso (GB), 40-1 Lavender Hill Mob (GB), Siempre Arturo (GB), 50-1 Annabel’s Ghost (IRE)
Timeform Summary
This has likely been the long-term target for His Majesty’s REACHING HIGH, given his luckless passage in this race 12 months ago, and he can gain compensation for a stable that has already won this 4 times. The main danger could be Puturhandstogether, who rates the pick of Joseph O’Brien’s powerful hand, while Siempre Arturo and Tim Toe look fascinating tackling a markedly longer distance.
1. REACHING HIGH (IRE) 2. PUTURHANDSTOGETHER (IRE) 3. SIEMPRE ARTURO
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 Wolferton Stakes
(Listed Race)
One Mile About Two Furlongs (9f Abt 212yds) (Approx. 2,000 metres) For Four Year Olds And Upwards
(Class 1) Advertised Total prize fund £125,000 (FOR CONDITIONS OF THIS RACE SEE PAGE 79)
Stalls - Inside
Owners Prize Money. Winner £55700, Second £22863, Third £11438, Fourth £5713, Fifth £2863, Sixth £1425. (Penalty Value £70887.50) 7 Balloted Out Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10. A SS Form Owner
1 ADELAIDE RIVER
(IRE) (43) 6 9 5 (131)
00200-3 B g Australia - Could It Be Love (USA) (War Front (USA)) ADELAIDE RIVER PARTNERSHIP Tom Marquand JOSEPH PATRICK O’BRIEN, Ireland (Breeder - Coolmore) Draw 14
TIMEFORM VIEW Smart gelding who was placed in Group 1 company and won a Group 3 when trained by Aidan O’Brien in 2023 Failed to win in Australia subsequently but returned to action for new yard (in a tongue tie) with a good third in Curragh Group 2 in May However, has a bit to find with a few on these terms TFRHHIII Official BHA Rating 108
2 ANCIENT WISDOM (FR) (181)
025223- B g Dubawi (IRE) - Golden Valentine (FR) (Dalakhani (IRE))
GODOLPHIN
5 9 5 (131)
Billy Loughnane
CHARLIE APPLEBY, Newmarket
Groom - Tariq Mehmood (Breeder - Ecurie des Monceaux et al)
Draw 3
TIMEFORM VIEW Gelded after struggling in last season’s Coronation Cup and back on track when runner up in Listed/Group 2 contests thereafter Seemed unsuited by modestly-run race when third in Kempton Listed race (1 1/2m) when last seen in December and this test may be on the sharp side nowadays Cheekpieces go on.
3 ARABIAN LIGHT (GB) (19)
TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 114
5 9 5 (131)
305-124 B g Kingman - Pure Diamond (Street Cry (IRE)) D GODOLPHIN William Buick
CHARLIE APPLEBY, Newmarket
Groom - Saddam Khan (Breeder - Godolphin)
Draw 5
TIMEFORM VIEW At least as good as ever when winning handicap at Meydan (1 1/4m) in January and probably should have followed up in Group 3 there later that month. Resumed after 4 months off with a respectable fourth in the Brigadier Gerard at Sandown (1 1/4m, good) 3 weeks ago and he holds each-way claims
TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 111
4 DIVIDEND (GB) (80) 4 9 5 (131)
6-31125 B g Kodiac - Dabble (IRE) (Mastercraftsman (IRE))
CHRIS STEDMAN Rossa Ryan
DR RICHARD NEWLAND & JAMIE INSOLE, Droitwich (Breeder - Mr G. S. Bishop)
Draw 1
TIMEFORM VIEW Thrived equipped with cheekpieces in Meydan earlier this year, winning back-to-back handicaps in February Hard to knock his consistency thereafter, runner up in a Group 2 prior to a solid fifth in Group 1 in March. Relatively unexposed at this trip and he ran well at this meeting 12 months ago.
TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 111
The Wolferton Stakes (Listed Race) (Class 1) - continued
Form Owner
5 ENFJAAR (IRE) (25)
Trainer Age st lb (lbs)
6 9 5 (131)
52/543-3 B g Lope de Vega (IRE) - Tesoro (IRE) (Galileo (IRE))
D MR T & MRS L STANDISH & MRS A SPENCE Ray Dawson
ROGER VARIAN, Newmarket
Groom - Steven Edgar (Breeder - James Wigan)
Draw 7
TIMEFORM VIEW Smart performer who was a fine 1 1/2 lengths fourth behind Haatem in this race 12 months ago. Seen in action only twice since, setting himself up nicely for another tilt at this when third in a Goodwood Listed race (1 1/4m, good) 25 days ago and he ought to be on the premises. TFRHHHHI Official BHA Rating 108
6
GALEN (GB) (122)
5 9 5 (131)
23324-0 Ch g Gleneagles (IRE) - Apache Storm (Pivotal) D B.TAYLOR/T.FITZGERALD/P.REDMOND/B.FOWLER Dylan Browne McMonagle
JOSEPH PATRICK O’BRIEN, Ireland
(Breeder - Moyns Park Estate and Stud Ltd)
Draw 15
TIMEFORM VIEW Improved for the application of headgear last season, winning Curragh Group 3 prior to finishing an excellent second behind Haatem in this race. Held his own in Group company thereafter but absent since shaping as if amiss in Saudi Arabia in February Type to bounce back
7 GAUCHER (GB) (74)
01///41-12 Ch g Frankel - Left Hand (Dubawi (IRE))
TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 114
7 9 5 (131)
D MRS ROSE BOYD/MRS MARIE J. ARMSTRONG Colin Keane W. P. MULLINS, Ireland
Groom - TJ Comerford (Breeder - Wertheimer et Frere)
Draw 12
TIMEFORM VIEW Smart dual-purpose performer who landed a Grade 3 hurdle in October and in good form on All-Weather thereafter, successful twice at Dundalk prior to finishing an excellent second in Easter Classic at Newcastle (1 1/4m) in April. This asks for more but he’s a likeable type.
8 GHOSTWRITER (IRE) (360)
TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 108
5 9 5 (131)
335/463- B h Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Moorside (Champs Elysees)
ITED
Egan KEVIN PHILIPPART DE FOY, Newmarket
Groom - Connor Fox (Breeder - Norelands Bloodstock/Irish National Stud)
Draw 4
TIMEFORM VIEW Winless since the 2023 Royal Lodge at Newmarket but has recorded some decidedly smart performances, including when third in Group 2 Hardwicke at this meeting 12 months ago on final start for Clive Cox (had changed hands for £2 million prior to that). Should be ready to roll for new yard TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 116
9 HAATEM (IRE) (25) 5 9 5 (131)
54136-0 B h Phoenix of Spain (IRE) - Hard Walnut (IRE) (Cape Cross (IRE))
CD BF WATHNAN RACING
RICHARD HANNON, Marlborough
Groom - Mohamed Qumar (Breeder - Hyde Park Stud)
James Doyle
Draw 2
TIMEFORM VIEW Smart and versatile sort who landed 2024 Jersey Stakes and added another dimension to his game when taking this race 12 months ago, digging deep to work his way past re-opposing Galen. Left the impression he’d come on for last month’s Goodwood reappearance and this presumably been the target again. TFRHHHHH Official BHA Rating 112
The Wolferton Stakes (Listed Race) (Class 1) - continued
Form Owner
10 KING’S GAMBIT (IRE) (39)
Trainer Age st lb (lbs)
5 9 5 (131)
6352-20 Ch g Saxon Warrior (JPN) - Pure Symmetry (USA) (Storm Cat (USA))
D WATHNAN RACING
HARRY CHARLTON, Beckhampton
Groom - Rajendra Singh (Breeder - Roundhill Stud)
Jamie Spencer
Draw 6
TIMEFORM VIEW Useful gelding who got firmly back on track when third in this race 12 months ago. Returned to action with a good second in Earl of Sefton in April and whilst below his best in the Huxley at Chester since, he appeals as the type to bounce back (placed on both previous runs at the Royal Meeting). STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 8/5/2026 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.
11 MAP OF STARS (GB) (44)
TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 109
2420-35 Br g Sea The Stars (IRE) - Bateel (IRE) (Dubawi (IRE))
D WATHNAN RACING
5 9 5 (131)
James McDonald
FRANCIS-HENRI GRAFFARD, France (Breeder - Al Asayl France) Draw 10
TIMEFORM VIEW French raider who progressed into a very smart performer last spring but become a shade disappointing following his second in a German Group 1 last summer and well held in a Longchamp Group 3 on latest start in May Cheekpieces now reached for.
12
NAHRAAN (GB) (275)
1113- B c Make Believe - First Kingdom (IRE) (Frankel)
TIMEFORM VIEW Quickly reached a smart level last year, bringing up the hat-trick in Listed Glasgow Stakes at Hamilton (11f) in July. Lost little caste in defeat when chasing home a pair of high-class colts (including the subsequent Arc winner) at Longchamp on final outing and he’s very interesting on return TFRHHHHI Official BHA Rating 110
13 PERSICA (IRE) (11)
5600-42 Ch g New Bay - Rubira (AUS) (Lope de Vega (IRE))
5 9 5 (131)
D MARTIN HUGHES & MICHAEL KERR-DINEEN Sean Levey RICHARD HANNON, Marlborough
Groom - Surendra Singh (Breeder - The Applecross Syndicate)
Draw 16
TIMEFORM VIEW Produced a career best when landing last year’s Diomed Stakes at Epsom and this 5-y-o arrives having produced comfortably his best performance since when going down narrowly in this season’s renewal 11 days ago. However, worth noting he didn’t kick on last summer
14 ROYAL RHYME (IRE) (39)
TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 114
6 9 5 (131)
03/35-65 B h Lope de Vega (IRE) - Dubai Queen (USA) (Kingmambo (USA)) D EXORS OF THE LATE SHEIKH MOHAMMED OBAID
K. R. BURKE, Leyburn
Groom - Mark Simms (Breeder - Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum)
Clifford Lee
Draw 11
TIMEFORM VIEW Campaigned mostly in Group 1 company since winning the Brigadier Gerard Stakes 2 years ago. Ran only twice in 2025 and better than bare result both starts this season, latterly when fifth in last month’s Huxley Stakes at Chester. That should have put him spot on for this and he’s not discounted.
TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 113
The Wolferton Stakes (Listed Race) (Class 1) - continued Form Owner
15 WIMBLEDON HAWKEYE (GB) (19) 4 9 5 (131)
42210-5 B c Kameko (USA) - Eva Maria (Sea The Stars (IRE))
D THE GREDLEY FAMILY
Cieren Fallon
JAMES OWEN, Newmarket
(Breeder - Stetchworth & Middle Park Studs Ltd)
TIMEFORM VIEW Made the frame at pattern level 5 of first 6 starts last season, before gaining reward for his consistency when landing a Grade 3 at Kentucky in August. Feasible to think he’ll come on for last month’s reappearance fifth in the Brigadier Gerard and he’s a player STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 28/5/2026 it was reported that the horse was denied a clear run. TFRHHHHI Official BHA Rating 115
16
SURVIE (IRE) (44) 5 9 0 (126)
40-1343 B m Churchill (IRE) - Sotteville (FR) (Le Havre (IRE))
GEORGE BOUGHEY, Newmarket
(Breeder - Franklin Finance SA)
TIMEFORM VIEW Big-money purchase who completed a simple task at Lingfield on seasonal/stable debut Hasn’t looked the easiest of rides back up in grade of late, though, getting going too late when third in Group 2 Dahlia Stakes at Newmarket (9f) 44 days ago. In receipt of weight all round but others stronger STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run
reported that the horse was slowly into stride.
Distances: 1-2 2-3
NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 16
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 2, 11. Hood worn by No. 5.
Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 7, 14, 16. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4, 15.
Visor worn by No. 6.
Standard Time: 2 mins 10.75 secs
Record Time: 2 mins 1.90 secs by The Fugue age 5 wt 8-11 good to firm, 18/06/14
2025: HAATEM (IRE) 4 9 5 James Doyle 8-1 (Richard Hannon) 16 ran
Forecast:
6-1 Haatem (IRE), Nahraan (GB), 8-1 Galen (GB), Ghostwriter (IRE), Wimbledon Hawkeye (GB), 10-1 King’s Gambit (IRE), 11-1 Enfjaar (IRE), Map of Stars (GB), 12-1 Survie (IRE), 16-1 Arabian Light (GB), 18-1 Gaucher (GB), Royal Rhyme (IRE), 20-1 Ancient Wisdom (FR), Dividend (GB), Persica (IRE), 33-1 Adelaide River (IRE)
Timeform Summary
HAATEM has long since advertised his durability and unearthed newly-revealed stamina when adding a second Royal Ascot success to this tally in this race 12 months ago. Expected to be all the better for his reappearance at Goodwood 25 days ago, all looks set for another big run around here. Low-mileage Nahraan chased home a pair of high-class colts on his final start as a 3-y-o and rates an intriguing runner on return. Enfjaar, Wimbledon Hawkeye and Galen complete the dangers.
1. HAATEM (IRE)
2. NAHRAAN 3. ENFJAAR (IRE)
6.10 Seventh Race
Ascot Racecourse is giving a prize of £300 to the lad or girl responsible for the best turned out horse, and a prize of £300 to the lad or girl responsible for the winning horse
The Copper Horse Stakes
(Handicap) (GBBPlus Race)
One Mile About Six Furlongs (14f Abt 34yds) (Approx. 2,800 metres) For Four Year Olds And Upwards
(Class 2) Advertised Total prize fund £120,000 (FOR CONDITIONS OF THIS RACE SEE PAGE 79)
Stalls - Inside
Owners Prize Money. Winner £48756, Second £24384, Third £12192, Fourth £6096, Fifth £3048, Sixth £1524. (Penalty Value £61848) 20 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10. SS Form Owner
1 ASCENDING (IRE) (46)
7 9 12 (138) 1/1126-0 B g Awtaad (IRE) - Midnight Martini (Night Shift (USA)) C C. JONES W. J. Lee
HENRY DE BROMHEAD, Ireland (Breeder - Karis Bloodstock Ltd & Rathbarry Stud) Draw 6
TIMEFORM VIEW Progressive in 2025, bagging the 2 1/2m Ascot Stakes at this meeting before an excellent second of 22 in Ebor at York (1 3/4m, good to firm). Again performed with credit when sixth in the Irish Cesarewitch on final start but he needs to shrug off a disappointing reappearance in the Sagaro here (2m). TFRHHIII Official BHA Rating 100
TIMEFORM VIEW Consistent handicapper who ran well in competitive company last autumn, most notably when 4 lengths fourth in the Ebor at York and whenfifthinNovemberHandicapatDoncaster.GoodsecondonRiponreappearanceandthetypetobouncebackfromararebelow-parrunatYorklasttime.
STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 13/5/2026 it was reported that the horse was unsuited by a slow early pace. TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 100
3
PADDY THE
SQUIRE
(GB) (34) 6 9 12 (138)
32115-6 B g Golden Horn - Provenance (Galileo (IRE)) MR IAN JONES Andrew Mullen
IAIN JARDINE, Carrutherstown
Groom - Ailsa McClung (Breeder - Cheveley Park Stud Limited)
Draw 4
TIMEFORM VIEW Took his form up a level last season, winning 3 of his 6 starts. Proved his stamina for 1 3/4m when fifth of 15 in the Old Borough Cup at Haydock (good to firm) last autumn. Should be sharper for last month’s 1 1/2m York reappearance. Has refitted cheekpieces combined with his usual tongue tie. TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 100
4 DAIQUIRI
BAY
(GB) (45) 4 9 12 (138)
04353-1 Ch g New Bay - Strawberry Martini (Mount Nelson) A STENNETT, G KENNINGTON & C HODGSON Rossa Ryan ALAN KING, Barbury Castle
Groom - Ciara De La Cour (Breeder - The Strawberry Martini Partnership)
Draw 12
TIMEFORM VIEW Plenty of good efforts in defeat in strong 3-y-o handicaps last season and improved again to see off the re-opposing Gamrai on Newmarket reappearance (1 1/2m, good to firm) 45 days ago. The return to 1 3/4m should help him if anything. Has plenty going for him. TFRHHHHI Official BHA Rating 100
The Copper Horse Stakes (Handicap) (GBBPlus Race) (Class 2) - continued
Form Owner
5 HALLELUJAH U (GB) (318)
341630- B g Pinatubo (IRE) - Whazzat (Daylami (IRE))
Trainer Age st lb (lbs)
4 9 12 (138)
THE GREDLEY FAMILY Luke Morris
JAMES OWEN, Newmarket
(Breeder - Stetchworth & Middle Park Studs Ltd)
w 15
TIMEFORM VIEW Useful performer who was an excellent sixth of 13 in Group 2 Queen’s Vase over C&D (firm) at last year’s Royal Meeting. Didn’t take to hurdling at Cheltenham in November and off since. Tough ask on return.
TFRHHIII Official BHA Rating 100
6 REAL DREAM (IRE) (17)
5-64000 B g Lope de Vega (IRE) - Laganore (IRE) (Fastnet Rock (AUS))
7 9 11 (137)
CD MACABLE PARTNERSHIP Mickael Barzalona IAN WILLIAMS, Alvechurch (Breeder - Newtown Anner Stud)
Draw 1
TIMEFORM VIEW Generally a consistent performer in turf handicaps, including eighth in this off 2lb higher last year. Respectable seventh of 12 in handicap (25/1) at Carlisle (11f, good) 17 days ago. The step back up in trip should suit Also refitted with a tongue strap for yard which targets the big handicaps. TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 99
7 YASHIN (IRE) (44)
10606-0 B g Churchill (IRE) - Mirdhak (Dansili)
C D MIZONS, BAKERS & LEWITTS
7 9 11 (137)
Tom Marquand
MICHAEL BELL, Newmarket
Groom - James Walker (Breeder - Mr Gerry Byrne)
Draw 16
TIMEFORM VIEW Hasn’t kicked on from last year’s Sagaro win over 2m here and, despite a good record fresh, he didn’t run much of a race on seasonal reappearance at Newmarket. Hardly a sign of confidence that blinkers/hood are fitted, either. TFRHHIII Official BHA Rating 99
8 GAMRAI (GB) (45)
3/124-12 B g Lope de Vega (IRE) - Nouriya (Danehill Dancer (IRE))
TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced son of Lope de Vega who took a big step forward (gelded) when making a winning return in 13-runner handicap at Kempton (11f) in March. Improved again when length second of 8 to Daiquiri Bay in handicap at Newmarket (1 1/2m, good to firm) 45 days ago. Not obviously crying out for 1 3/4m.TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 99
9 ENEMY (GB) (17) 9
5-13100 B g Muhaarar - Prudenzia (IRE) (Dansili) C D TRACEY BELL & CAROLINE LYONS
TIMEFORM VIEW Posted useful performances when successful on All-Weather in January/February Disappointed at Newcastle on Good Friday but left the impression he’s back in better form over a trip short of his best at Carlisle (11f) 8 weeks later. His wide draw could make this difficult. TFRHHIII Official BHA Rating 98
The Copper Horse Stakes (Handicap) (GBBPlus Race) (Class 2) - continued
Form Owner
10
VALIANCY (IRE) (30)
21321-1 B g Cracksman - Dromana (IRE) (Dutch Art)
D WATHNAN RACING
Trainer Age st lb (lbs)
4 9 10 (136)
WILLIAM HAGGAS, Newmarket (Breeder - Airlie Stud & Mrs S. M. Rogers)
James Doyle
Draw 14
TIMEFORM VIEW Son of Cracksman who won a strong 3-y-o handicap over this trip at Haydock (good to firm) last September and progressed again to win 13f Hamilton handicap (good to firm) on reappearance. Almost certainly more to come, particularly now back at 1 3/4m. Makes obvious appeal. TFRHHHHH Official BHA Rating 98
11 GREEN CAPE (FR) (129)
3514-04 B g Lope de Vega (IRE) - Merimbula (USA) (Dalakhani (IRE))
4 9 10 (136)
RABBAH RACING
SIMON & ED CRISFORD, Newmarket (Breeder - Haras Voltaire)
Silvestre De Sousa
Draw 9
TIMEFORM VIEW Matched the pick of his form for Andre Fabre at the second time of asking for new yard when 5 1/2 lengths fourth of 8 to Royal Power in Listed race at Abu Dhabi (1 1/2m, good) in February. Tongue tie worn on that occasion is retained. His mark isn’t obviously generous TFRHHIII Official BHA Rating 98
12 AERONAUTIC (IRE) (116)
5330-36 B g Gleneagles (IRE) - Meri Shika (FR) (Spirit One (FR))
NEWTOWN ANNER STUD FARM
5 9 9 (135)
John R. Velazquez
JOSEPH PATRICK O’BRIEN, Ireland (Breeder - Newtown Anner Stud)
Draw 3
TIMEFORM VIEW Useful gelding who was fifth in this race last year. Creditable third of 12 in 1 1/2m Meydan handicap in January but well held in a Listed race over this trip there 5 weeks later. Off since. TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 97
13
DURAJI (IRE) (39) 5 9 9 (135)
4040-63 B h Dubawi (IRE) - Nightime (IRE) (Galileo (IRE))
JASTAR CAPITAL LIMITED
Finley Marsh RICHARD HUGHES, Upper Lambourn
Groom - Jabar Singh (Breeder - Springbank Way Stud)
Draw 17
TIMEFORM VIEW Useful performer who made a positive start for his new yard when length third of 15 in the Chester Cup (18.6f, good to firm) last month, going from the front and worn down only in the final 50yds. Similar tactics will be harder to pull off here, particularly from a wide stall.
14 SING US A SONG (IRE) (34)
1001-32 B g Camelot - Quiritis (Galileo (IRE)) D WATHNAN RACING
TFRHHIII Official BHA Rating 97
4 9 9 (135)
James McDonald RALPH BECKETT, Kimpton Down (Breeder - Gce Farm Ltd)
Draw 7
TIMEFORM VIEW Got back on track after a gelding operation when winning at Haydock (1 3/4m, good) on final 3-y-o start Has shaped well when placed in 1 1/2m handicaps at Epsom (good) and York (good to soft) this spring. The step back up in trip will suit James Doyle prefers Valiancy but he’s still high on the list.
TFRHHHHI Official BHA Rating 97
The Copper Horse Stakes (Handicap) (GBBPlus Race) (Class 2) - continued
Form Owner
15
ERNST BLOFELD (IRE) (20)
3400-41 B g Frankel - Quidura (Dubawi (IRE))
WATHNAN RACING
Trainer Age st lb (lbs)
4 9 8 (134)
Billy Loughnane
HAMAD AL JEHANI, GB (Breeder - White Birch Farm, SC)
Draw 10
TIMEFORM VIEW Came up well short in 3-y-o handicaps here and at Glorious Goodwood for the Gosdens last summer but firmly back on the up for new yard this year, winning 13-runner Kempton handicap (1 1/2m) under Billy Loughnane 20 days ago. Up in trip. TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 96
16 INCENSED (GB) (46)
1420-23 B m Ulysses (IRE) - Diyavana (FR) (Pivotal)
5 9 6 (132)
MRS S. CONWAY Kieran Shoemark
AMANDA PERRETT, Pulborough
Groom - Charlene Smith (Breeder - Cheveley Park Stud Limited)
Draw 11
TIMEFORM VIEW Three of her 4 wins have come on all-weather but latest third in a 1 1/2m Goodwood Listed race (good) was a career best. Raised in the handicap as a result and will need another improved performance to come out on top here. TFRHHIII Official BHA Rating 94
Result: 1st 2nd 3rd 4th
Distances: 1-2 2-3
Time: Min . Secs.
NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 19
Hood, Blinkers worn first time by No. 7. Tongue Strap worn by No. 3, 6, 7, 9, 11, 12
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3, 5.
Standard Time: 3 mins 10.39 secs
Record Time: 3 mins 0.57secs by Illinos age 3 wt 9-0 good to firm, 19/06/24
2025: FRENCH MASTER (IRE) 4 9 7 James Doyle 5-2 (John & Thady Gosden) 16 ran
Forecast:
2-1 Valiancy (IRE), 6-1 Gamrai (GB), 13-2 Daiquiri Bay (GB), 8-1 Sing Us A Song (IRE), 10-1 Aeronautic (IRE), Ernst Blofeld (IRE), 11-1 Ascending (IRE), 16-1 Duraji (IRE), 20-1 Incensed (GB), Stressfree (FR), 25-1 Paddy The Squire (GB), 28-1 Real Dream (IRE), 33-1 Green Cape (FR), Hallelujah U (GB), 50-1 Yashin (IRE), Enemy (GB)
Timeform Summary
VALIANCY has a similarly progressive profile to Wathnan’s 2025 winner French Master and is selected to make light of an 8lb rise for Hamilton. Daiquiri Bay’s Newmarket reappearance success appeals as strong form and he’s second choice ahead another Wathnan runner Sing Us A Song. Real Dream is one who could go well at bigger odds
1. VALIANCY (IRE)
2. DAIQUIRI BAY
3. SING US A SONG (IRE)
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Race Conditions
First Race 2 30 - THE QUEEN ANNE STAKES (CLASS 1) (Group 1) (see page 36)
Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code; £453680 to the winning horse The second to receive £172000, the third £86080, the fourth £42880, the fifth £21520 and the sixth £10800; for four yrs old and upwards; ONE MILE (1,600 metres)Royal Hunt Cup Course (8f); Enter by noon, April 28th and pay £3500 stake, Scratch by noon, May 26th or pay £4000, Confirm by noon, June 10th and pay £2500, Supplementary Entry by noon, June 10th and pay £56500 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. June 14th. Weights: Colts and geldings 9st 2lb; fillies 8st 13lb NOTE: Horses will only be eligible to run in this race provided that they have a current BHA Handicap Rating of 80 or higher at midday of the confirmation stage Horses which do not qualify for a rating may also be eligible providing the BHA Handicapper is satisfied that the horse’s racecourse performances up to and including the day before confirmation merit a provisional assessment of 80 or higher. Horses which have not run will not be eligible. Southern Hemisphere Allowance: 4-y-o 1lb; ASCOT RACECOURSE LIMITED will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey In addition, a Challenge Cup will be presented to the winning owner, to be held until May next year. The lad or girl in charge of the best turned out horse and of the winning horse in this race will each receive a prize of £300 Breeders’ Cup Owners’ Premiums and the Breeders’ Cup “Win and You’re In” Program apply to this race. For full details, please contact Ascot Racecourse. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of QIPCO The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. This race forms part of a Churchill Downs Wild Card Scheme. For full details see the notice posted on BHA Racing Admin headed Churchill Downs Wild Card Scheme The Ascot Racecourse Executive reserves the right to transfer this race to the Old Mile Course. (No confirmation of entry is required for Supplementary entries). The winning horse in the 2026 Paradise Stakes (Class 1) (Listed Race) at Ascot on Friday, 1 May, 2026, will receive an automatic entry at the initial entry stage to the Queen Anne Stakes (Class 1) (Group 1) at Ascot on 16 June, 2026. This is on the proviso that, should the horse remain in and be eligible for the Queen Anne Stakes (Class 1) (Group 1) after any stages that follow the initial entry stage, the owner shall be liable to meet all payments due thereafter Please note that this does not guarantee a place in the final field for the Queen Anne Stakes (Class 1) (Group 1) and the horse will be subject to the usual elimination procedure under the Elimination and Balloting Procedures of the Race Administration Code. In the event of a dead-heat, both horses, if qualified as above, will receive an automatic entry to the Queen Anne Stakes (Class 1) (Group 1). PLEASE NOTE: Any supplementary entry fees will not be added to the TPF, but instead will be used to support the increases in Class 1 Minimum Values. The winner of The Queen Anne Stakes (Class 1) (Group 1) on Tuesday, 16 June 2026 will receive automatic qualification to the Arlington Million (Grade 1)(1m 2f Turf) at Colonial Downs on 8 September, 2026. 30 entries, 12 at £3500, 8 at £7500, 10 at £10000.Closed April 28th, 2026
Second Race 3.05 - THE COVENTRY STAKES (CLASS 1) (Group 2) (see page 40)
Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code; £113420 to the winning horse The second to receive £43000, the third £21520, the fourth £10720, the fifth £5380 and the sixth £2700; for two yrs old only; SIX FURLONGS (6f) (1,200 metres); Enter by noon, June 10th and pay £2000 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. June 14th. Weights: Colts and geldings 9st 3lb; fillies 9st; ASCOT RACECOURSE LIMITED will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. In addition, a Challenge Cup will be presented to the winning owner, to be held until May next year The lad or girl in charge of the best turned out horse and the winning horse in this race will each receive a prize of £300. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of QIPCO The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. 31 entries at £2000 - Closed June 10th, 2026
Third Race 3 40 - THE KING CHARLES III STAKES (CLASS 1) (Group 1) (see page 46)
Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code; £396970 to the winning horse The second to receive £150500, the third £75320, the fourth £37520, the fifth £18830 and the sixth £9450; for three yrs old and upwards; FIVE FURLONGS (5f) (1,000 metres); Enter by noon, April 28th and pay £3060 stake, Scratch by noon, May 26th or pay £3500, Confirm by noon, June 10th and pay £2190, Supplementary Entry by noon, June 10th and pay £46000 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. June 14th. Weights: 3-y-o colts and geldings 9st 1lb; fillies 8st 12lb 4-y-o and up colts and geldings 9st 7lb; fillies 9st 4lb NOTE: Horses will only be eligible to run in this race provided that they have a current BHA Handicap Rating of 80 or higher at midday of the confirmation stage. Horses which do not qualify for a rating may also be eligible providing the BHA Handicapper is satisfied that the horse’s racecourse performances up to and including the day before confirmation merit a provisional assessment of 80 or higher. Horses which have not run will not be eligible.; ASCOT RACECOURSE LIMITED will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer, jockey and stable employee. In addition, a Challenge Cup will be presented to the winning owner, to be held until May next year. The lad or girl in charge of the best turned out horse and of the winning horse in this race will each receive a prize of £300 Breeders’ Cup Owners’ Premiums and the Breeders’ Cup “Win and You’re In” Program apply to this race. For full details, please contact Ascot Racecourse. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of QIPCO The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. This race forms part of a Churchill Downs Wild Card Scheme. For full details see the notice posted on BHA Racing Admin headed Churchill Downs Wild Card Scheme (No confirmation of entry is required for Supplementary entries). (Formerly known as The King’s Stand Stakes). PLEASE NOTE: Any supplementary entry fees will not be added to the TPF, but instead will be used to support the increases in Class 1 Minimum Values 61 entries, 19 at £3060, 15 at £6560, 26 at £8750, 1 at £46000. - Closed April 28th, 2026
Fourth Race 4.20 - THE ST JAMES’S PALACE STAKES (CLASS 1) (Group 1) (see page 54) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code; £396970 to the winning horse The second to receive £150500, the third £75320, the fourth £37520, the fifth £18830 and the sixth £9450; for three yrs old colts only; OLD MILE (7f abt 213yds) (1,500 metres); Enter by noon, April 28th and pay £3060 stake, Scratch by noon, May 26th or pay £3500, Confirm by noon, June 10th and pay £2190, Supplementary Entry by noon, June 10th and pay £46000 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. June 14th. Weights: 9st 2lb each NOTE: Horses will only be eligible to run in this race provided that they have a current BHA Handicap Rating of 80 or higher at midday of the confirmation stage. Horses which do not qualify for a rating may also be eligible providing the BHA Handicapper is satisfied that the horse’s racecourse performances up to and including the day before confirmation merit a provisional assessment of 80 or higher Horses which have not run will not be eligible.; ASCOT RACECOURSE LIMITED will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey In addition, a Challenge Cup will be presented to the winning owner, to be held until May next year The lad or girl in charge of the best turned out horse and the winning horse in this race will each receive a prize of £300 All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of QIPCO The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. THERE WILL BE A PARADE FOR THIS RACE Runners will be paraded in the order requested by the Managing Executive on the day. The Ascot Racecourse Executive reserves the right to transfer this race to the Royal Hunt Cup Course. (No confirmation of entry is required for Supplementary entries). This race forms part of a Churchill Downs “Wild Card” Scheme. For full details see the notice posted on BHA Racing Admin headed “Churchill Downs ‘Wild Card’ Scheme”. The winning horse in the German 2,000 Guineas (Group 2) at Cologne on 25 May, 2026, will receive an automatic entry at the initial entry stage to the St James’s Palace Stakes (Class 1) (Group 1) on 16 June, 2026. This is on the proviso that, should the horse remain in and be eligible for the 2026 St James’s Palace Stakes after any stages that follow the initial entry stage, the owner shall be liable to meet all payments due thereafter. Please note that this does not guarantee a place in the final field for the 2026 St James’s Palace Stakes and the horse will be subject to the usual elimination procedure under the Elimination and Balloting Procedures of the Race Administration Code. In the event of a dead-heat, both horses, if qualified as above, will receive an automatic entry to the 2026 St James’s Palace Stakes PLEASE NOTE: Any supplementary entry fees will not be added to the TPF, but instead will be used to support the increases in Class 1 Minimum Values. 43 entries, 18 at £3060, 16 at £6560, 9 at £8750. - Closed April 28th, 2026 Fifth Race 5.00 - THE ASCOT STAKES (CLASS 2 HERITAGE HANDICAP) (GBBPlus Race) (see page 56)
Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code; £61848 to the winning horse The second to receive £29004, the third £14508, the fourth £7248, the fifth £3624 and the sixth £1812; for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100 (also open to such horses rated 101 and 102 - see Standard Conditions); TWO MILES about FOUR FURLONGS (19f abt 210yds) (3,900 metres); Enter by noon, June 10th and pay £600 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. June 14th. Lowest weight 8st 2lb; Highest weight not less than 9st 12lb Penalties, after June 6th, 2026, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb; ASCOT RACECOURSE LIMITED will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey In addition, a Challenge Cup will be presented to the winning owner, to be held until May next year The lad or girl in charge of the best turned out horse and the winning horse in this race will each receive a prize of £300 All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of QIPCO The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. 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. 25 entries at £600 - Closed June 10th, 2026 Sixth Race 5.35 - THE WOLFERTON STAKES (CLASS 1) (Listed Race) (see page 62) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code; £70887 to the winning horse The second to receive £26875, the third £13450, the fourth £6700, the fifth £3362 and the sixth £1687; for four yrs old and upwards, which have not won a Group 1 or Group 2 Pattern race after August 31st, 2025; ONE MILE abt TWO FURLONGS (9f abt 212yds) (1,900 metres); Enter by noon, June 10th and pay £625 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. June 14th. Weights: Colts and geldings 9st 5lb; fillies 9st Penalties, after August 31st, 2025, a winner of a Listed race 3lb Of a Group 3 race 5lb; ASCOT RACECOURSE LIMITED will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. In addition, a Challenge Cup will be presented to the winning owner, to be held until May next year The lad or girl in charge of the best turned out horse and of the winning horse in this race will each receive a prize of £300. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of QIPCO The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. 23 entries at £625. - Closed June 10th, 2026 Seventh Race 6.10 - THE COPPER HORSE STAKES (CLASS 2 HANDICAP) (GBBPlus Race) (see page 66)
Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code; £61848 to the winning horse The second to receive £29004, the third £14508, the fourth £7248, the fifth £3624 and the sixth £1812; for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100 (also open to such horses rated 101 and 102 - see Standard Conditions); ONE MILE about SIX FURLONGS (14f abt 34yds) (2,800 metres); Enter by noon, June 10th and pay £600 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. June 14th. Lowest weight 8st 2lb; Highest weight 9st 12lb Penalties, after June 6th, 2026, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb; ASCOT RACECOURSE LIMITED will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. In addition, a Challenge Cup will be presented to the winning owner, to be held until May next year The lad or girl in charge of the best turned out horse and the winning horse in this race will each receive a prize of £300. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of QIPCO The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. This race will be restricted to 16 runners plus three reserves The three reserves will be nominated as R17, R18 and R19. The procedure for the allocation and operation of the reserves protocol will be as detailed in the notice headed ‘Reserves’ which has been published in The Racing Calendar and which also appears in the important notices following the Standard Conditions on the Racing Bulletin area of the BHA Racing Administration Internet site www.racingadmin.co.uk. The British Horseracing Authority will amend the Weights and Handicapping Code in the event that raising of the weights at the 24-hour stage proves necessary. Trainers are reminded of the provisions of paragraph 41 of the Race Entry Code which require that they must notify the Racing Calendar Office immediately when the decision has been made not to run and determine whether the weights will need to be raised. The British Horseracing Authority has modified the Declaration of Jockey section of the Race Entries Code and the Division of Races section of the Race Administration Code of the Rules of Racing for the purposes of this race. PLEASE NOTE: In accordance with the provisions of paragraph 9 of the Weights and Handicapping Code a horse must have run three times or more in order to qualify to run in this race. 37 entries at £600 - Closed June 10th, 2026
Royal Ascot First Day Tuesday 16th June 2026
Ascot Board of Directors
Sir Francis Brooke Bt o
(Chairman and His Majesty’s Representative)
Harry Morley o
Lady Celina Carter o
Lisa Perrin o
Felicity Barnard o*†
Stewards
Chief Steward Shaun Parker
Stewards’ Panel Chair Rupert Sweeting
Stewards Steve Drowne & Richard Westropp
Officials
Director of Racing and Public Affairs
Nick Smith LVO
Head of Racing and Clerk of the Course
Chris Stickels
Assistant Clerk of the Course
Keith Ottesen
Starters
Robert Supple, James Stenning & Sophia Upton
Judges
Nick Bostock & Jane Green
Veterinary Officers
Amy Hawthorn, Kate Maxwell, Kanichi Kusano, Sally Taylor, Lucinda Tyler
Clerks of the Scales
Robert Cuthbert & Chris Hill
Equine Welfare and Integrity Officers
Darren Stone, Nick Holman, Sam Davies, Carol Leggett, Kelly Corke, Sarah Collins, Vince McKevitt, Christine Hannaford, Peter Double, Steve Fox, Will Seely
Ian McGregor CVO o*†
Nick Smith LVO o*†
Jonathan Parker o*
Tom Johnson*
Sam Thompson*
Christopher Collard †
Assistant Steward Kate Smith
Raceday Assistant Ben Ford
Handicappers
Graeme Smith & Dominic Gardiner-Hill
Medical Officers
Dr Peter Johnson, Dr Fionna Moore, Dr Henry Knott, Dr Amy Lambert, Dr Guy Mitchell, Dr Ramy Saker
Veterinary Surgeons
Simon Knapp, CVO, BVetMed,BSc, MRCVS
Bobby McEwen, BVSc, MRCVS
Clive Hamblin, BVetMed, MRCVS
Jamie Knapp, BVSc, MRCVS
Ian Wright, BVSc, MRCVS
Commentators
Ian Bartlett & Alex Fussey
Betting Ring Managers
Andrew Boardley, Vicki Moore, Mike Oxley, Grant Newman, Sarah Woodborne
