Take time to explore the racecourse and soak up the unique atmosphere of the day. This is the perfect time to pick up a coffee and peruse the racecard before indulging in a delicious bite to eat. If you have any questions throughout the day, please ask one of our stewards who will be delighted to help
2.00pm – The Royal Procession
The clock strikes two and the Royal Procession arrives along the famous Straight Mile. It’s a short but spectacular journey and one that since 1825 has signalled the start of the Royal Meeting.
2.30pm – First Race
With record prize money of £10.65m on offer, Royal Ascot stages seven top-class Flat races each day contested by the world’s finest racehorses. Today’s opener is the Group 2 Queen Mary Stakes, a competitive sprint for two-year-old fillies.
4.20pm – Feature Race
A parade of the runners for the Prince of Wales’s Stakes will take place in front of the Grandstand. One of the headline races of the week, this Group 1 contest is worth £1 million in prize money and is often one of the best middle distances races run anywhere in the world.
6.10pm – Last Race
The final race today is the Windsor Castle Stakes, a Listed two-year-old race run over 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 Mary Stakes Presentation by Sir Gareth Southgate OBE
Sir Gareth Southgate, former Head Coach of the England men’s senior team, took over the national team in 2016 during one of its most challenging periods and revived England’s fortunes, achieving back-to-back UEFA European Championships finals, as well as reaching the Quarter and Semi Finals of successive FIFA World Cups. In doing so he holds the record for winning more major tournament games than any other England Manager and representing England in more games than anyone else. Gareth is an international ambassador for The King’s Trust and in 2025 was honoured with a Knighthood for his services to football.
The Queen’s Vase Presentation by The Lady Sarah Chatto
The Duke of Cambridge Stakes Presentation by Ms Heather Small MBE
Heather Small rose to fame as the lead singer of M People, helping the band sell over 10 million albums and win BRIT Awards and the Mercury Music Prize. Known for her powerful voice and dynamic stage presence, she inspired millions with hits like Moving on Up and One Night in Heaven. Heather’s solo hit Proud, celebrating its 20th anniversary, became an inspirational anthem featured at the London 2012 Olympics and England Lionesses’ Euro 2025 victory. More recently, she has completed a 19-date tour as special guest with Wet Wet Wet, proving her energy and passion on stage remain unstoppable.
The Prince of Wales’s Stakes Presentation by His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales
The Royal Hunt Cup Presentation by Mr Patrick Aoun
Patrick Aoun, President & CEO of Longines, joined the Swatch Group in 2005, cultivating over two decades of leadership within the Group across the Middle East, Southeast Asia, and other global markets. He was appointed to lead Longines in 2025.
The Kensington Palace Stakes Presentation by Ms Emma Willis MBE DL
Emma Willis is a British shirtmaker and philanthropist, celebrated as the founder of the charity Style for Soldiers which, since 2008, has been dedicated to supporting injured service personnel by providing bespoke shirts and walking sticks for interviews and formal occasions to help with confidence and morale. She frequently organises events and workshops to help veterans reintegrate into civilian life and was awarded an MBE in 2017 in recognition of her significant impact on the armed forces community in the UK.
The Windsor Castle Stakes Presentation by Ms Carol Kirkwood
Carol Kirkwood grew up in the hamlet of Morar in the NW Highlands before gaining a BA in Commerce in Edinburgh. From there she joined the BBC in London as a production secretary, ironically working for BBC Breakfast where later in her career she presented the weather for 28 years. Some highlights of her career include presenting the weather at Royal Ascot, Wimbledon, the Chelsea Flower Show and being invited by the Sandringham WI to give a talk to guests including the late Queen Elizabeth II.
Race Histories
2.30pm The Queen Mary Stakes (Group 2)
Named after the consort of King George V, this race was first run in 1921. The Queen Mary Stakes is the first major race of the season exclusively for two-year-old fillies. Run over the minimum distance of five furlongs and promoted to Group 2 status in 2004, it provides a useful opportunity to assess ability and potential to perform at higher levels. The 2025 winner True Love went on to Group 1 success as a juvenile and then won the 1000 Guineas at Newmarket as a three-year-old.
3.05pm The Queen’s Vase (Group 2)
Promoted to Group 2 and reduced from 2 miles in 2017, the race was named to honour Queen Victoria and first run in 1838. This race became the King’s Vase in 1903 and reverted to its original name of the Queen’s Vase on the succession of Queen Elizabeth II. Run over a-mile-and three-quarters, this contest provides a test of stamina for three-year-olds. Winners of the race often go on to compete in the Gold Cup in future years including Estimate, owned by Queen Elizabeth II, and Stradivarius, the most recent to win the historic Gold Cup in subsequent seasons.
3.40pm The Duke of Cambridge Stakes (Group 2)
Previously known as the Windsor Forest Stakes until 2013 when it was renamed in honour of the then Duke of Cambridge. Created in 2004 as part of an initiative to encourage connections of the leading Classic generation fillies from the previous year to keep their stars in training, it is open only to fillies and mares aged four or over. As a Group 2 race, Group 1 winners carry a penalty, so the option of the Group 1 Queen Anne Stakes, where no penalties are carried, is still open to the very best fillies. In 2022, Saffron Beach underlined the race’s quality by going on to Group 1 success.
4.20pm The Prince of Wales’s Stakes (Group 1)
The Prince of Wales’s Stakes, first run at Royal Ascot in 1862, is named after the son of Queen Victoria (later to become King Edward VII). Originally staged over a mile and five furlongs, the race often attracted horses that had participated in the Classics.
There was no Prince of Wales’s Stakes from 1946 until 1968, a year before the Prince of Wales’s investiture in 1969, then it was reintroduced and the distance changed to one mile and two furlongs. In 2000, The Prince of Wales’s Stakes was elevated to Group 1 status and restricted to four-year-olds and older. Now worth £1 million in prize money it stands as one of the week’s headline events and has been won by some of the best middle distance horses in the world in recent years including Auguste Rodin and Ombudsman.
5.00pm The Royal Hunt Cup (Heritage Handicap)
The Royal Hunt Cup always provides one of the greatest spectacles of the Royal Meeting as a maximum field thunders up Ascot’s Straight Mile course for one of the biggest betting races of the season First run in 1843, it was originally staged over seven furlongs and 155 yards. The current distance of a mile was established in 1955 when the straight course was re-aligned as part of the previous redevelopment.
5.35pm The Kensington Palace Stakes (Handicap)
A new handicap introduced for the first time in 2021 for fillies and mares aged four-years-old and upwards. Kensington Palace, set in Kensington Gardens, has been a residence for Members of the Royal Family since the 17th century. The inaugural winner was Lola Showgirl, a first Royal Ascot winner for trainer David Loughnane and jockey Laura Pearson.
6.10pm The Windsor Castle Stakes (Listed)
First run in 1839 over the straight mile course, this race was originally designed to attract three-year-old colts and fillies that had competed in the early season Classics. It was then reduced to the minimum distance of five furlongs and restricted to two-year-olds in 2004. The 2020 renewal was won by Tactical for Queen Elizabeth II, a home bred son of Toronado Trained by Andrew Balding and ridden by James Doyle, he was Queen Elizabeth II’s 24th and final winner at the Royal Meeting. The race was increased to six furlongs from 2026 with sire conditions also introduced meaning it is restricted to two-year-olds whose sire won over seven furlongs or more as a two-year-old, or a mile or further at three-years-old and upwards.
The Longines Master Collection –the Official Watch of Royal Ascot 2026
At Royal Ascot 2026, the winged hourglass brand is proud to present a completely redesigned Longines Master Collection, introducing new models in 30-mm, 34-mm, 39-mm, and 41-mm diameters for both women and men. Powered by state-of-the-art automatic calibres, these timepieces celebrate the art of detail through intricate barleycorn patterns, expressive new dials, and newly imagined cases and bracelets – a contemporary expression of the elegance for which Longines has been renowned since 1832.
Since its launch in 2005, the Longines Master Collection represents the pinnacle of the brand’s horological craftsmanship, where expert mechanics meet enduring style. With this comprehensive redesign, every element has been reimagined – from dial and hands to bezel and bracelet – for timepieces that express a contemporary vision of classic elegance.
At the heart of the new design is the barleycorn pattern – a motif that adorns each dial, creating depth and visual texture that shifts with the light. Framing every dial is a distinctive concave-shaped bezel, its sculptural profile lending each case an architectural quality.
Each timepiece houses an exclusive Longines automatic movement the L592.5 calibre in the 30-mm models and the L888.5 in the 34-mm, 39-mm, and 41-mm models each equipped with a silicon balance-spring for enhanced precision and reliability.
Completing the experience, these watches are available with stainless-steel bracelets featuring the newly designed shortened links, or with leather straps in complementary tones, including blue, bordeaux, and anthracite.
Every detail, from dial to wrist, reflects the considered elegance that defines the Longines Master Collection.
With this renewed Longines Master Collection, the brand reaffirms its dedication to the art of watchmaking creating timepieces where every surface, every proportion, and every finishing speaks to a singular vision of refined design. Now available in four sizes and a range of dial and material combinations, the collection invites each wearer to discover an expression of elegance that is uniquely their own, with more to follow later this year.
WHAT IS WORLD POOL?
World Pool is a collaboration between the Hong Kong Jockey Club, TDCO Limited and Tpoolco Limited (together trading as “Tote”) and Ascot Racecourse. It enables racegoers to bet into a global pool consisting of over 20 countries, resulting in significantly bigger pools and increasing the total amount that can be won.
All 35 races at Royal Ascot are part of the World Pool.
WIN, PLACE, FIRST TWO, FIRST THREE, TWO FROM THREE and the TREBLE will be the available World Pool bets on course and there are expected to be more than 30 races with pool sizes of over £1 million this year. Bet With Ascot screens will indicate pool sizes for each race.
The Placepot, Jackpot and Quadpot will be managed by using the standard Bet With Ascot rules.
Under World Pool rules, in races with exactly 7 declared runners, the place market will pay three places. The place terms for all races are as follows:
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5 & 6 declared runners
7-20 declared runners
21 or more declared runners
1st or 2nd (void if less than 4 runners)
1st, 2nd or 3rd (3 places remain if 5 or 6 runners, void if less than 5 runners)
1st, 2nd, 3rd or 4th (4 places remain for 20 or less runners)
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All breeders of Stakes winners by a Tweenhills stallion will receive a credit to the value of the nomination to be used toward one or more of the stallions standing at Tweenhills*
ROYAL VELVET
(Lightning Spear)
Bred and owned by Susie Hartley
Winner of the Chartwell Fillies’ Stakes, Gr.3 in 2026
FIVE WAYS (Kameko)
Winner of the Sirenia Stakes, Gr.3 in 2025
Bred and owned by Dr John Hobby
SKY SAFARI
(Zoustar)
Winner of the Winter Derby Stakes, Gr.3 in 2026
Bred by Wilgerbosdrift (uk) Ltd
*For full terms and conditions please visit tweenhills.com
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.
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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.
Daryz and Graffard: Ready to Take the Crown
There’s a supreme confidence in the way Francis-Henri Graffard speaks about Daryz this season. Today, Royal Ascot gets to witness that greatness as last year’s Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe winner bids to add the Prince of Wales’s Stakes to his already glistening CV
This time a year ago, Daryz was still a horse being shaped; not yet the finished article. After four straight victories on French soil, his introduction to British racing was an underwhelming one, trailing home last behind Ombudsman in the Juddmonte International at York
“Last year, he was a horse in progression,” Graffard explains “Physically, he needed to strengthen.”
Twelve months on, that process has come to fruition. The horse Graffard now brings to Royal Ascot is one he describes as “much stronger, very powerful, and also much more mature mentally”, a deadly combination that has transformed promise into Group 1 substance and more. Today, he bids to wrest the Prince of Wales’s Stakes crown from his York conqueror, Ombudsman.
What has stood out most to Graffardand the racing world - is the manner of the improvement. Daryz has developed an ability to quicken that marks him out at the top level - a decisive turn of foot, delivered with authority. Last month’s Prix Aga Khan IV was a full three furlongs less than the Arc, on slightly faster ground - yet the end result was even more impressive.
“The power he can develop when he quickens it’s incredible,” Graffard says
“That’s why he is even better this year We are going there to be competitive The race is going to be amazing, but everyone knows how hard it is to win at Ascot.”
For Graffard, Daryz represents more than just a runner at the meeting. “He’s a very important horse for the colours,” he notes, underlining the significant support of the Aga Khan Studs which has produced some truly top-class talent in recent years.
And talking of those silks, Ascot is very familiar with Calandagan, the best horse in the world last year
Calandagan rocketed to the forefront of everyone’s attention when streaking away with the King Edward VII Stakes in 2024. Just over 12 months later, he would return to take the King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes – the second of four Group 1s he’d win in the space of six months Next was Ascot’s QIPCO Champion Stakes, the joint-best race in the world last year alongside the Japan Cup, which was also the final race of a remarkable close to 2025 for the all-conquering gelding.
Before Calandagan came Goliath. Trained by Graffard and then owned by Philip Baron Von Ullmann, he arrived at Ascot unheralded and left a giant. A shock winner of the 2024 King George, he’s set to return to the scene of his greatest triumph later in the week in the Hardwicke Stakes.
“We won the King George two years in a row, ” Graffard reflects “It’s very special.”
The trainer knows that better than most. Having spent formative years in Britain under the Darley (now Godolphin)
Flying Start Programme, he has a deep understanding of the racing culture and the demands placed on horses at meetings of this calibre. It is part of what draws him back each summer and what makes success here so meaningful.
“Ascot is very special, and Royal Ascot is very special,” he says “The racecourse is beautiful, they do an amazing job, everything looks fantastic. The people, the dress code - but the level of the races is incredible.”
It is precisely that combination that makes the meeting a defining target for trainers the world over
“This is a meeting you have to be present at,” Graffard continues “Owners want to come, it is very international, and if you want to show what you can do, this is the place.”
In 2026, his presence will be more significant than ever For the first time, Graffard expects to have runners on each day of the meeting, a statement of both the strength of his string and his intent
“It’s going to be a long week,” he says, with a smile. “Very tiring, but we’re really looking forward to it.”
Graffard is under no illusion about the scale of the challenge. Royal Ascot leaves little margin for error, and even the most progressive horses must prove themselves against elite opposition. Today’s Prince of Wales’s Stakes, with a deeply talented field, will be as tough an examination as he’s had in his nine-race career
“We go there with a lot of humility,” he says “Fingers crossed I hope we can have at least one winner.”
Map Of Stars’ Wolferton Stakes win yesterday will have eased those nerves, and now Daryz has a great chance of adding a second. He arrives as a horse who has done everything asked of him this season; the consummate professional. In races like the Prince of Wales’s Stakes, that capacity to respond in the moment is often what separates contenders from winners – as proven by Ombudsman’s electric, decisive turn of foot in last year’s renewal.
Whether Daryz can deliver that same decisive blow on one of racing’s grandest stages will become clear by about 4.23pm today.
Francis-Henri Graffard
Showcasing Sustainability
At Ascot Racecourse we are committed to reducing the environmental impact of our events on every scale. This year, a dedicated area in the Queen Anne Enclosure will showcase our sustainability work to racegoers and provide them with an ideally placed hydration station in the shade.
To incentivise people to travel in a sustainable way, the first 50 racegoers that visit the area on each day will be able to claim a complimentary Royal Ascot water bottle if they have travelled to the racecourse by train, bus, electric car, bike, or walked.
Water bottles will also be available to purchase which can be used at the Hydration Stations around the site as we try to reduce the amount of single-use plastic on site. We will also have Sustainability Ambassadors on hand to talk about the various things we are doing to rescue our environmental impact.
To learn more about Sustainability at Ascot, visit ascot.com/sustainability
Ascot & Retraining of Racehorses mark final year of Royal Ascot partnership
Ascot Racecourse Supports will once again donate £5,000 to Retraining of Racehorses for each winner that Ryan Moore rides this week
RoR is British horse racing’s official charity for the welfare of horses who have retired from racing. Last year, Ryan succeeded in winning six times across the meeting, equating to a charitable donation of £30,000.
“We are absolutely delighted that Ascot Racecourse Supports has chosen to partner with RoR once again for Royal Ascot. The visibility this initiative brings, combined with the generous financial support, plays a vital role in helping us drive forward our charitable mission. Our thanks go to Ascot and to Ryan Moore for their commitment to supporting the future of former racehorses.” David Catlow, Managing Director of RoR
“It was great to raise £30,000 last year for this initiative and I’ll be hoping to make a significant contribution to this vital charity again this year.” Ryan Moore
We wish Ryan the best of luck with his 7 rides today:
2.30pm – Victorious
3.05pm – Port of Spain
3.40pm – Carolina Jetstream
4.20pm – Minnie Hauk
5.00pm – Erzindjan
5.35pm – Radiant Beauty
6.10pm - Sergei Diaghilev
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
Top Rated Horses
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2. 30pm - The Queen Mary St akes (Gr oup 2)
26 VICTORIOUS SP
Trainer: Aidan O’Brien Jockey: Ryan Moore
3.05 pm - The Queen ’s Va se (Gr oup 2)
4 LIMESTONE
Trainer: Joseph Patrick O’Brien Jockey: Dylan Browne Mcmonagle
ABILITY
3.40pm - The Duke of Cambridge St akes (Gr oup 2)
6 CATHEDRAL
Trainer: Kevin Philippart De Foy Jockey: David Egan
4. 20 pm - The Prince of Wa les ’s St akes (Gr oup 1)
6 OMBUDSMAN
Trainer: John & Thady Gosden
(oldest on the left) 2 12 - 1 1
Jockey: William Buick
5.00pm - The Roya l Hun t Cu p (Class 2) (Herita ge Handicap)
29 SCOVILLE
Trainer: William Haggas
(oldest on the left) 1 10 4- 8
Jockey: Tom Marquand
5. 35pm - The Ke nsin gt on Pa lace St akes (Class 2 Fillies ’ Handicap)
4 CHESHIRE DANCER
Trainer: Hugo Palmer
Results (oldest on the left) 14 7- 05
Jockey: Billy Loughnane
6.10pm - The Winds or Cas tle St akes (Lis te d Ra ce)
8 DANCE A JIG
Trainer: Ralph Beckett
Results (oldest on the left) 22
Jockey: Rossa Ryan
The Prince of Wales’s Stakes
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THE LAST WINNERS HAD 38 GROUP 1 WINS BETWEEN THEM
SINCE THE RACE WAS UPGRADED TO A GROUP 1,
22 OF THE 26 WINNERS HAD CONTESTED A GROUP 1 LAST-TIME-OUT
10 OF THE LAST 13 WINNERS HAD A RATING OF 119 OR HIGHER
3 OF THE LAST 10 WINNERS WERE TRAINED BY AIDAN O’BRIEN
2 OF THE PREVIOUS 10 WINNERS W ENT OFF AS FAVOURITE
12 OF THE LAST 12 W INN ERS WERE AGE D 4 OR 5 THE AVERAGE WINNING STARTING PRICE IN THE LAST 10 YEARS 11/2
Feature Race Analysis
A blockbuster renewal of the Prince of Wales’s Stakes see eight superstars go to post. Last year winner Ombudsman bids to defend his crown but the three-time Group 1 winner will have no easy task and must fend off the challenge of the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe hero Daryz, just as he did in the Juddmonte International at York. These two look set for battle in what could be one of the races of the season.
Almaqam, who beat Ombudsman in the Brigadier Gerard last year, could prove the biggest danger to the big two, having won at Group 1 level for the first time at the Curragh to claim victory in the Tattersalls Gold Cup. Minnie Hauk won well in the Group 2 Mooresbridge Stakes but was subsequently unable to back that victory up when beaten by Almaqam at the Curragh. She gets a handy fillies allowance, along with the Andrew Balding-trained See The Fire.
Godolphin bid to make their stars life easier by running the likely pacemaker Devil’s Advocate, while Mississippi River will look to do the same for the Coolmore operation.
A strong field of eight concludes with the bet365 Mile winner Dancing Gemini, who has already proven he has what it takes at this level with two strong efforts in the Lockinge.
Last year’s winner Ombudsman
2017 212-01 Highland Reel 9/4 A P O’Brien (Ire) 1st Coronation Cup
2016 011-15 My Dream Boat 16/1 C G Cox 5th Prix d’Ispahan
Ascot unveils state-of-the-art jockey facilities
Ascot Racecourse is delighted to have completed a £2.5 million project to redevelop and refurbish the jockey facilities in time for the start of the 2026 Flat season.
The refurbishment has delivered world-class upgrades to the facilities in place for jockeys across the changing rooms, physio rooms, gym area, valet space and lounge suite. The changing rooms have been rebuilt from the ground up to meet modern standards in safeguarding, ergonomics, and operational flexibility with the existing facilities stripped out entirely
The project was shaped significantly by safeguarding mandates issued by the British Horseracing Authority (BHA), which now apply across every racecourse in the UK A shared central zone for valets to operate between the male and female changing areas has been designed to allow the female facilities to expand when required, with different configurations available depending on the day’s racing programme.
Dedicated under-18 cubicles have been incorporated, alongside carefully considered segregation and privacy measures throughout New ice baths have been installed across both male and female changing rooms,
alongside two dedicated physio rooms and a gym area that opens directly onto the valet tables – keeping jockeys and valets connected throughout the raceday. Saddle racks, wall-mounted hooks, additional benching and washing and drying equipment give the valets everything they need close to hand.
The new Lounge and Kitchen café-style space provides a quiet space for jockeys to rest throughout the day.
Nick Attenborough, Chair of the Professional Jockeys Association, said: “I’d like to thank the Trustees and Directors of Ascot for the superb new weighing room and changing facilities at the racecourse. These will make such a difference to the working lives of both our male and female jockeys. We understand that this upgrade came at very considerable cost when the sport is under financial pressure, so we greatly appreciate what’s been achieved.”
Hollie Doyle, one of British racing’s leading jockeys, said: “The new jockey changing rooms are really outstanding –the best I’ve seen in the UK.”
Fellow rider Tom Marquand was equally positive: “Ascot has done what they’ve always done – put jockeys in world-class changing facilities, as you’d expect at a racecourse of this calibre.”
Howtoreadyourracecard
Colour of horse
B = Bay
Br = Brown
Ch = Chestnut
Gr = Grey
Horse’s number on saddlecloth
Sex of horse
c = colt
h = horse
g = gelding
f = filly
m = mare
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 Sire
Horse’s name
Dam
Draw
Damsire
1 FIELD OF GOLD (IRE) (24)
3 9 2 (128)
114-121 C Gr c Kingman - Princess de Lune (IRE) (Shamardal (USA))
JUDDMONTE Colin Keane
JOHN & THADY GOSDEN, Newmarket (Breeder - Roundhill Stud)
TIMEFORM VIEW Probably should have won the 2000 Guineas at Newmarket, finishing strongly for 1/2-length second to Ruling Court after conceding first run. Made no mistake in the Irish 2,000 Guineas 3 weeks later and he can turn the tables on Ruling Court now TFRHHHHH Official BHA Rating 122 DRAW 9 Country where horse is trained
Owner’s Colours
C = Course winner
CD = Course & Distance winner
D = Distance winner
BF = Beaten favourite
Previous Performances
/ = denotes new season
– = denotes new year
d = disqualified
r = ran out
U= unseated rider
P = pulled up
Timeform Star Rating Owner
Form Guide Trainer and location of training establishment
Official BHA Rating
The BHA handicappers allot ratings to horses once they have taken part in a sufficient number of races to enable the handicappers to make a numerical assessment of each horse’s ability
Jockey’s Name
If there is a number next to the name, this indicates that the jockey can claim that amount in weight (lbs) off the stated riding weight
These symbols denotes a horse is entered in The King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes, July Cup, Coral-Eclipse and Sussex Stakes.
2.30 First Race
Ascot Racecourse is giving a prize of £300 to the lad or girl responsible for the best turned out horse, and a prize of £300 to the lad or girl responsible for the winning horse
The Queen Mary Stakes
(Group 2)
Five Furlongs (5f) (1,000 metres) For Two Year Old Fillies
(Class 1) Advertised Total prize fund £175,000 (FOR CONDITIONS OF THIS RACE SEE PAGE 78)
Stalls - Centre
Owners Prize Money. Winner £77980, Second £32008, Third £16013, Fourth £7998, Fifth £4008, Sixth £1995. (Penalty Value £99242.50) 12 Balloted Out Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10. A SS Form Owner
1 ALTA REGINA (IRE) (18)
1 B f Sioux Nation (USA) - Red Saree (IRE) (Moohaajim (IRE))
9 2 (128)
D WATHNAN RACING James McDonald HAMAD AL JEHANI, GB (Breeder - Guidenstown Dairy Farm Ltd)
Draw 24
TIMEFORM VIEW 240,000 gns breezer who justified market support with ease on her 5f Lingfield debut (good to firm) 18 days ago. Looks sure to progress but James Doyle sides with Wild Blossom. TFRHHHHI Official BHA Rating -
2 ARMOR SUPREME (IRE) (33) 9 2 (128)
12 B f Armor - Hayaku (USA) (Arch (USA)) D TEAM VALOR INTERNATIONAL, D.DIAS,M.EVES Rossa Ryan DIEGO DIAS, Ireland (Breeder - J. & F. Reilly)
TIMEFORM VIEW Made all on Goodwood debut and useful effort when caught only in the dying strides by Love A Giggle in 5f York Listed event a fortnight later. Should be more to come. TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating -
3 BIG N
EGOTIA
TOR (GB) (5) 9 2 (128)
321 B f Havana Grey - Star Spirit (Deep Impact (JPN)) D BOND THOROUGHBRED LIMITED P. J. McDonald P. TWOMEY, Ireland
Groom - Israel Santos Nascimento (Breeder - Lady Bamford)
TIMEFORM VIEW Pushed out to just hold off a fast-finishing runner-up and make it third time lucky in novice at York (5f, good) on Saturday. Faces a much stiffer task turned out again quickly. Cheekpieces are added. TFRHHIII Official BHA Rating -
4 BINT ARCHANGE (IRE) (40) 9 2 (128)
31 B f Ubettabelieveit (IRE) - Archange (FR) (Arcano (IRE))
TIMEFORM VIEW Built on promising Newmarket debut when a ready 4-length winner of a C&D novice (good to firm) 6 weeks ago Likely to progress again but Buick switches to Senorita Bonita. TFRHHHHI Official BHA Rating -
The Queen Mary Stakes (Group 2) (Class 1) - continued
Form Owner Trainer st lb (lbs)
5 CELTIC DISPUTE (USA) (39)
21 B f Leinster (USA) - Bert’s Altarcation (USA) (Bertrando (USA))
TIMEFORM VIEW Both starts at Gulfstream, finishing second on dirt before going one better on fast turf 23 days later. Wears blinkers. Likely capable of better with Christophe Soumillon doing the steering. TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating -
6 CROWNBREAKER (IRE)
(30) 9 2 (128)
32 B f Minzaal (IRE) - Swirral Edge (Hellvelyn) BF AMO RACING LIMITED David Egan KEVIN PHILIPPART DE FOY, Newmarket
TIMEFORM VIEW Promising third on Newmarket debut but slammed by Wild Blossom at Carlisle since. Perhaps the soft ground was against her in Cumbria but hard to fancy after that even though David Egan seemingly prefers her to Lover Girl. TFRHHIII Official BHA Rating -
7 CRYSTAL QUEEN (IRE) (1
8)
21 B f Cotai Glory - Silver Sabre (IRE) (Epaulette (AUS))
9 2 (128)
D SHEIKH RASHID DALMOOK AL MAKTOUM Colin Keane
RICHARD & PETER FAHEY, Malton (Breeder - Ballyhampshire Stud Ltd)
Draw 3
TIMEFORM VIEW Confirmed her debut promise when winning the 8-runner Hilary Needler at Beverley (5f, good to firm) 18 days ago. Open to improvement for a stable which has tasted 2-y-o success at this meeting.
TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating -
8 DRAZINDA (FR) (36) 9 2 (128)
1 Gr f Sioux Nation (USA) - Darbanza (FR) (Siyouni (FR))
D PRINCESS ZAHRA AGA KHAN Mickael Barzalona
FRANCIS-HENRI GRAFFARD, France (Breeder - Princesse Z Aga Khan)
Draw 8
TIMEFORM VIEW Made a winning start to her career in 8-runner maiden at Chantilly (5f, soft) 36 days ago. Likely to progress for her top French yard
9 ENVISION (GB) (16)
41 B f Mohaather - Never Miss (Shamardal (USA))
D THE GREDLEY FAMILY
TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating -
JAMES OWEN, Newmarket (Breeder - Stetchworth & Middle Park Studs Ltd)
9 2 (128)
Silvestre De Sousa
Draw 12
TIMEFORM VIEW Mohaather filly who was very green in the preliminaries prior to finishing fourth of 10 at Thirsk on debut and left that well behind with blinkers added (retained) when making all at Windsor (5f, good to firm) 16 days ago. That form is nothing special but she can improve again.
TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating -
The Queen Mary Stakes (Group 2) (Class 1) - continued
Form Owner
10 FAST TRACK (IRE) (14
Trainer st lb (lbs)
) 9 2 (128)
32 B f Blue Point (IRE) - Hala Hala Hala (IRE) (Exceed And Excel (AUS))
TIMEFORM VIEW Stepped up on debut third when short-head second of 10 to Senorita Bonita in maiden at Nottingham (5f, good to soft) 14 days ago, showing good speed. Might prove slightly flattered by her proximity to that re-opposing rival but she’s likely still capable of better again.
11 HAVANA LIGHTNING (GB)
51 Gr f Havana Grey - Persaria (Equiano (FR))
D MR SHAPOOR MISTRY
TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating -
(28) 9 2 (128)
Billy Loughnane
GEORGE BOUGHEY, Newmarket (Breeder - Whitsbury Manor Stud) Draw 6
TIMEFORM VIEW Only fifth when 6/5 for her Newmarket debut but showed why she was a short price that day with a win at Yarmouth (5f, good) 5 weeks later. Will go on improving.
12 KENTUCKY RAIN (IRE) (
TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating -
26) 9 2 (128)
2 B f Lucky Vega (IRE) - Equanimity (IRE) (Exceed And Excel (AUS))
AMO RACING LIMITED
LEMOS DE SOUZA, Newmarket
Groom - Jose Dos Santos (Breeder - Pegasus Bloodstock Ltd)
Cieren Fallon
Draw 9
TIMEFORM VIEW Lucky Vega filly who was 1 1/4 lengths second of 8 to Pershaada in novice at Goodwood (5f, good) on debut 26 days ago, finishing with running left. Open to progress. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 22/5/20
reported that the horse was denied a clear run. TFRHHHII Official
13 LOVE A
GIGGLE
(IRE) (33) 9 2 (128)
11 B f Kodiac - Silver Bullet Lady (IRE) (Decorated Knight)
D MR C. WATERS
K. R. BURKE, Leyburn
Groom -Emma Kettlewell (Breeder - Peter & Hugh McCutcheon)
-
Clifford Lee
Draw 2
TIMEFORM VIEW Kodiac filly who made it 2-2 when pipping Armor Supreme on the line in listed Marygate at York (5f, good) 33 days ago. The stiffer 5f here should see her in an even better light. Respected for yard seeking a third win in this since 2022. TFRHHHHI Official BHA Rating -
14 LOVER GIRL (IRE) (33)
113 Gr f Gregorian (IRE) - Jungle Jane (IRE) (Bungle Inthejungle)
9 2 (128)
D AMO RACING LIMITED Rowan Scott
KEVIN PHILIPPART DE FOY, Newmarket
Groom - James Staves (Breeder - Rathasker Stud)
Draw 4
TIMEFORM VIEW Won first 2 starts and bit better than the result (raced close to strong pace) when 2 lengths third of 10 to Love A Giggle and Armor Supreme in York listed event (5f, good) 33 days ago. David Egan looks elsewhere but she remains open to progress TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating -
The Queen Mary Stakes (Group 2) (Class 1) - continued
Form Owner
15 MAGIC EFFORT
Trainer st lb (lbs)
(GB) (26) 9 2 (128)
14 B f Good Effort (IRE) - Muhadathat (Showcasing)
D MR ABDULLA AL MANSOORI Benoit de la Sayette ISMAIL MOHAMMED & JOSE SANTOS, Newmarket
Groom - Ob Singh (Breeder - Rabbah Bloodstock Limited)
Draw 17
TIMEFORM VIEW Had Bint Archange and Havana Lightning behind her when making a winning debut in 8-runner maiden at Newmarket (5f, good) in April but she went backwards from that when 4 3/4 lengths fourth of 8 to Pershaada at Goodwood (5f, good) since. TFRHHIII Official BHA Rating -
1
6 M
ISS LIZZY
(GB) (17) 9 2 (128)
0415 B f Oasis Dream - Lady Loulou (IRE) (Dark Angel (IRE))
MR A.ABUKHADRA Paddy Bradley CHARLIE FELLOWES, Newmarket
Groom - Mikkel Mortensen (Breeder - Mr Ahmaed Abu Khadra)
Draw 28
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair form. Won 6f maiden at Wolverhampton in May but her subsequent fifth of 9 in 5f Chantilly Listed event suggests she’s unlikely to be up to the required standard here. TFRHHIII Official BHA Rating -
17 MORE CHAMPAGNE (USA) (54) 9 2 (128)
1 B f Golden Pal (USA) - Wildcat Gaze (USA) (Wildcat Heir (USA))
D STARLADIES/CONNOLLY/TITLETOWN/U RACING John R. Velazquez THOMAS MORLEY, USA
Groom - Joseph Scally (Breeder - Helen Barbazon & Joseph Barbazon)
Draw 14
TIMEFORM VIEW Promising type. Won 5-runner maiden at Keeneland (5.5f, firm) 54 days ago by 6 1/2 lengths from re-opposing Shining Moment. A very interesting contender from the US. TFRHHHHI Official BHA Rating -
18 NIEWIADOMA (IRE) (33) 9 2 (128)
10 B f Cotai Glory - Virginia Plane (Mehmas (IRE))
D S.A.S. THOROUGHBREDS Luke Morris ARCHIE WATSON, Upper Lambourn
Groom - Remie Morgan (Breeder - Tally-Ho Stud)
Draw 18
TIMEFORM VIEW Overcame inexperience to win 6-runner novice at Thirsk (5f) on her debut but disappointed behind a few of these in the Marygate at York since. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 15/5/2026 it was reported that the horse was restless in the stalls TFRHIIII Official BHA Rating -
19 PERSHAADA (IRE) (26)
321 B f Persian Force (IRE) - Mild Illusion (IRE) (Requinto (IRE))
D MIDDLEHAM PARK RACING XXIX
9 2 (128)
Sean Levey RICHARD HANNON, Marlborough
Groom - Paul Fleming (Breeder - Tally-Ho Stud)
Draw 23
TIMEFORM VIEW Progressive form, accounting for Kentucky Rain when making it third time lucky in novice at Goodwood (5f, good) 26 days ago. May do better again but it will be needed. TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating -
The Queen Mary Stakes (Group 2) (Class 1) -
Form Owner
20 PRINCESSE D’ORANGE
continued
Trainer st lb (lbs)
(GB) (20) 9 2 (128)
153 B f Ardad (IRE) - Anna of Lorraine (Dutch Art)
D CHEVELEY PARK STUD
DAVID O’MEARA, Upper Helmsley
Groom - Nirmal Singh (Breeder - Cheveley Park Stud Limited)
Daniel Tudhope
TIMEFORM VIEW Easily made all in novice at Beverley (5f). Went off too hard in the Marygate at York next time but confirmed she’s quite useful when 3/4-length third of 8 to Where Love Lives in Listed National at Sandown (5f, good) 20 days ago. TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating -
THREE CHIMNEYS FARM, LLC Juan J. Hernandez WESLEY WARD, USA (Breeder - Three Chimneys Farm LLC)
TIMEFORM VIEW Blinkered, pulled 7 lengths clear of a next-time-out winner for an impressive debut success at Churchill Downs (4.5f) 7 weeks ago. Surely more to come for American yard which knows what it takes to win this. TFRHHHHI Official BHA Rating -
22 SENORITA BONITA (IRE)
(14) 9 2 (128)
1 Ch f Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Belicious (IRE) (Ruler of The World (IRE))
D VICTORIOUS FOREVER William Buick
SIMON & ED CRISFORD, Newmarket
Groom - Jason Thompson (Breeder - Hawes Stud & Churchtown House Stud)
TIMEFORM VIEW 900,000 gns breeze-up purchase who looked a very good prospect when picking off Fast Track late on to make a winning start to her career at Nottingham (5f, good to soft) 14 days ago, quickening up smartly having been denied a clear run. Open to significant improvement so lots to like. TFRHHHHH Official BHA Rating -
23 SHIMMERING SUN (IRE) (25) 9 2 (128)
1 B f Havana Grey - Stubble Field (Adaay (IRE)) D MR SHAPOOR MISTRY Dylan Browne McMonagle HARRY EUSTACE, Newmarket
Groom - Kiera Savage (Breeder - C. Marnane)
w 25
TIMEFORM VIEW Well backed when making a winning start to her career in 9-runner novice at Salisbury (5f, good to soft, 3/1) 25 days ago. Yet another in this line-up who is open to progress.
TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating -
24 SHINING MOMENT (USA) (27) 9 2 (128)
21 B f Golden Pal (USA) - Blind Copy (USA) (Distorted Humor (USA)) D QATAR RACING, BREEZE EASY & RILEY J WARD Oisin Murphy WESLEY WARD, USA (Breeder - Fred W.Hertrich Iii, John D. Fielding &)
Draw 21
TIMEFORM VIEW No match for the reopposing More Champagne on debut but showed the benefit of that experience with a 3-length win at Churchill Downs (5f, firm) 4 weeks later. Wears blinkers. One of 2 for Wesley Ward.
TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating -
The Queen Mary Stakes (Group 2) (Class 1) -
Form Owner
25 VELOZEE
continued
Trainer st lb (lbs)
(IRE) (31) 9 2 (128)
114 B f Sioux Nation (USA) - Ocean Life (IRE) (Territories (IRE))
D GARY MATTHEWS, STEVE WESTON & LUCKY HAT W. J. Lee P. TWOMEY, Ireland
TIMEFORM VIEW Sioux Nation filly who looked good when making it 2-2 in a 5f Curragh Listed race (good) last month but beaten 6 1/2 lengths into fourth by Victorious in 6f Naas Group 3 a fortnight later. Quickly reverts to 5f TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating -
26 VICTORIOUS (IRE)
(31)
11 B f Wootton Bassett - Heaven On Earth (IRE) (Galileo (IRE))
9 2 (128)
MRS J MAGNIER/M TABOR/D SMITH/WESTERBERG Ryan Moore AIDAN O’BRIEN, Ireland (Breeder - Westerberg)
Draw 5
TIMEFORM VIEW Wootton Bassett filly who is 2-2 over 6f at Naas, latterly a Group 3 by a neck from highly promising newcomer Controlla, with the pair 6 lengths clear of the third. The drop to 5f poses a different question but she’s a very exciting prospect TFRHHHHI Official BHA Rating -
27 WILD BLOSSOM (IRE) (30)
1 B f Mehmas (IRE) - Duchess Rose (IRE) (Dream Ahead (USA))
D WATHNAN RACING
K. R. BURKE, Leyburn
Groom - Rebecca Yates (Breeder - Tally-Ho Stud)
9 2 (128)
James Doyle
Draw 7
TIMEFORM VIEW 300,000 gns breeze-up purchase who looked something out of the ordinary when bolting up by 10 lengths from Crownbreaker on her 5f Carlisle debut (soft) last month, the same race the stable won with Venetian Sun before she took last year’s Albany. A bold show looks assured.
28 YOUR SONG (IRE) (31)
TFRHHHHI Official BHA Rating -
9 2 (128)
61 B f Coulsty (IRE) - Galaktea (IRE) (Statue of Liberty (USA))
D K. RADCLIFFE/A.P. HOYEAU/G. DE AGUIAR
ROBSON DE AGUIAR, Ireland
NON-RUNNER
(Breeder - Loughtown Stud)
Draw 1
TIMEFORM VIEW Faded on heavy-ground debut but saw it out much better on a sounder surface when making all at Naas (5f, good to soft) last month. Did that more comfortably than the neck winning margin suggests. TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating -
Result: 1st 2nd 3rd 4th
Rating -
Distances: 1-2 2-3 Time: Min . Secs.
NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 28
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 3. Blinkers worn by No. 5, 9, 21, 24. Tongue Strap worn by No. 16.
Standard Time: 1 min 1.50 secs
Record Times: 58.80 secs by No Nay Never age 2 wt 9-1 good to firm, 20/06/13 & 58.80 secs by Society Kiss age 2 wt 9-2 good to firm, 09/05/25
2025: TRUE LOVE (IRE) 2 9 2 Ryan Moore 9-4 (Aidan O’Brien) 23 ran
Forecast:
4-1 Senorita Bonita (IRE), 9-2 Victorious (IRE), 11-2 Wild Blossom (IRE), 9-1 Alta Regina (IRE), 12-1 More Champagne (USA), 14-1 Drazinda (FR), Ruiva (USA), 18-1 Love A Giggle (IRE), 20-1 Celtic Dispute (USA), 22-1 Crystal Queen (IRE), Velozee (IRE), Bint Archange (IRE), 25-1 Armor Supreme (IRE), 28-1 Shining Moment (USA), Shimmering Sun (IRE), 40-1 Fast Track (IRE), Pershaada (IRE), 50-1 Big Negotiator (GB), Havana Lightning (GB), KentuckyRain(IRE),66-1Envision(GB),LoverGirl(IRE),Niewiadoma(IRE),Princessed’Orange(GB), 80-1 Crownbreaker (IRE), 100-1 Miss Lizzy (GB), 150-1 Magic Effort (GB)
Timeform Summary
Having met trouble it was striking how much ground SENORITA BONITA made up inside the final furlong to collar the reopposing Fast Track at Nottingham and she can take the step up in class in her stride. Victorious has to show she can cope with a drop back to 5f but is still feared most. Karl Burke has won this twice in recent years and has two solid contenders in wide-margin Carlisle winner Wild Blossom and York listed scorer Love A Giggle. US raider More Champagne also looked good on debut.
Congratulations to Ryan Moore who has been appointed MBE for his services to racing and British sport in the King's birthday honours list.
Ryan has been the leading rider at Royal Ascot 12 times and had ridden 92 winners at the Royal Meeting prior to the start of this week, including most famously Estimate for Queen Elizabeth II in the 2013 Gold Cup.
Every horse competing at Royal Ascot this week is fitted with two lightweight GPS tracking devices supplied by Longines Total Performance Data uses the live GPS data to power a range of real-time insights for fans, including the live winning probabilities displayed on racecourse screens throughout the race.
These live percentages are calculated using the horses’ positions, speeds and race dynamics, combined with millions of historical race performances, to estimate each runner’s chance of winning at any given moment. As the race develops, these probabilities update continuously, helping fans understand which horses are travelling strongly, gaining momentum, or facing an increasingly difficult task
After each race, you’ll also see a graphical summary of the winner’s performance, highlighting a selection of key speed and stride metrics that help explain exactly how the race was won.
What do the metrics tell us?
Early Speed
How quickly the horse accelerated to 30mph after the start.
Average Speed
The horse’s average speed over the entire race.
Top Speed
The highest speed recorded by the winner at any point during the race.
Late Speed
The horse’s average speed over the crucial final two furlongs.
Run-Out Speed
Measured exactly two seconds after crossing the finish line, this can provide an indication of how much momentum remained at the end of the race.
Fastest Rankings
Shows how each of the speed metrics above ranked against every other runner in the field.
Stride Frequency
Also known as cadence, this measures the number of strides taken per second. While there are exceptions, sprinters typically exhibit higher stride frequencies than horses competing over longer distances
Stride Length
The average distance covered with each stride. Longer-distance Flat horses often produce longer, less frequent strides than sprinters, although stride length is also influenced by the horse’s physical build, the racing surface, and the characteristics of the racecourse itself.
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 Queen’s Vase
(Group 2)
One Mile About Six Furlongs (14f Abt 34yds) (Approx. 2,800 metres) For Three Year Olds
(Class 1) Advertised Total prize fund £265,000 (FOR CONDITIONS OF THIS RACE SEE PAGE 0)
Stalls - Inside
Owners Prize Money. Winner £118084, Second £48469, Third £24248, Fourth £12111, Fifth £6069, Sixth £3021. (Penalty Value £150281.50) A SS
Form Owner Trainer st lb (lbs)
1 ASAKIR (IRE) (32
)
312 B g Zarak (FR) - Askerana (IRE) (Pivotal)
9 2 (128)
EXORS OF THE LATE H.H. AGA KHAN Ben Coen J. P. MURTAGH, Ireland
Groom - Johnny Sullivan (Breeder - His Highness the Aga Khan’s Studs S.C.)
w 2
TIMEFORM VIEW Zarak gelding from the family of top-class winner up to 1 1/2m Azamour who has improved with each run to date, opening account in 1 1/4m Leopardstown maiden in April before finishing second of 5 to Limestone in 13f Listed race at Navan. Step up to 1 3/4m may unlock more with first-time cheekpieces applied. TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 100
TIMEFORM VIEW Progressive at 2 yrs without winning and has continued on an upward trajectory this season, comfortably landing the odds in a 1 1/4m novice at Yarmouth on his return and just touch off in a small-field Listed event at Goodwood (11f) on most recent outing. Step up to 1 3/4m not certain to suit, though. TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 102
3 GALIYAN (GB) (40) 9 2 (128)
41 Ch c Galiway - Via Manzoni (IRE) (Monsun (GER))
RASHID AL SAUD Oisin Murphy
ANDREW BALDING, Kingsclere
Groom - Nathu Singh (Breeder - Newsells Park Stud & Merry Fox Stud)
Draw 9
TIMEFORM VIEW Galiway colt who built on his debut promise when staying on well to land a well-run 1 1/2m maiden at Chester last month, well on top finish. Sure to be suited by the still longer trip on that evidence and looks very promising. TFRHHHHH Official BHA Rating -
4 LIMESTONE (IRE) (32)
321-11 B c New Bay - Modernstone (Duke of Marmalade (IRE))
VALMONT/AL SHAQ
9 2 (128)
CING/BALLYLINCH STUD Dylan Browne McMonagle JOSEPH PATRICK O’BRIEN, Ireland
Groom - Frank Quinlan (Breeder - Ballylinch Stud)
Draw 8
TIMEFORM VIEW New Bay colt who continues to rise through the ranks, taking the step up in class and distance in his stride as he completed the hat-trick in 5-runner Listed race at Navan (13f, good to soft) last month, albeit aided by a well-judged ride. Has a likeable attitude and one to keep on right side of
102
Form Owner
5 MAGNETUDE
(GB) (41) 9 2 (128)
043-121 B c Palace Pier - Bark (IRE) (Galileo (IRE))
THE GREDLEY FAMILY
JAMES OWEN, Newmarket
(Breeder - Stetchworth & Middle Park Studs Ltd)
Harry Davies
Draw 4
TIMEFORM VIEW Well-bred Palace Pier colt who made it 2 wins from 3 starts in handicap company in first-time cheekpieces at Chester (1 1/2m) last month but this demands a whole lot more. TFRHHIII Official BHA Rating 81 (+3)
6 MR COLONEL (IRE)
(42) 9 2 (128)
225-13 B c Frankel - Proserpine (USA) (Hat Trick (JPN))
SHEIKH HAMED DALMOOK AL MAKTOUM
Colin Keane RICHARD & PETER FAHEY, Malton (Breeder - Rabbah Bloodstock Limited)
Draw 10
TIMEFORM VIEW Progressive as a 2-y-o, twice a runner up before posting very good fifth in Newmarket’s Zetland Stakes in October Reappeared with an all-the-way win in 4-runner novice at Redcar (1 1/4m) and ran well back up in grade in Chester Vase and has got the physical scope for further progress. Tongue strap on. TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 97
7 POINT OF LAW
(GB) (33) 9 2 (128)
21 B c Frankel - Portfolio (JPN) (Deep Impact (JPN))
HM THE KING & HM THE QUEEN
JOHN & THADY GOSDEN, Newmarket
Groom - Konstantinos Vaketatzis (Breeder - King Charles III)
James Doyle
Draw 6
TIMEFORM VIEW Well-bred Frankel colt who showed bags of promise when runner-up in a useful 1 1/4m Yarmouth novice on debut in April and didn’t need to reproduce that form to land the odds at Newbury (1 1/4m) since. Looked a little less than straightforward but he’s bred to stay at least 1 1/2m and retains potential. TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating -
8 PORT OF SPAIN (IRE) (32)
9 2 (128)
31530-5 B c St Mark’s Basilica (FR) - Alive Alive Oh (Duke of Marmalade (IRE)) WESTERBERG/MRS J MAGNIER/M TABOR/D SMITH
Ryan Moore AIDAN O’BRIEN, Ireland
Groom - Enora Hervio (Breeder - Mrs Sue Ann Foley)
Draw 5
TIMEFORM VIEW Useful form at 2 yrs, winning 1m maiden at Punchestown and finishing third in 9f Leopardstown Group 3. Showed improved form fitted with first-time cheekpieces when fifth of 10 in strong 1 1/4m Newbury handicap on reappearance last month, shaping as though 1 1/2m+ will suit even better. TFRHHHHI Official BHA Rating 103
9 RANGA TANG (GB) (45)
542-31 Ch c Lope de Vega (IRE) - Rose of Miracles (Dalakhani (IRE))
THE GREDLEY FAMILY
9 2 (128)
Cieren Fallon JAMES OWEN, Newmarket (Breeder - Blue Diamond Stud Farm (UK) Ltd)
Draw 11
TIMEFORM VIEW Lope de Vega colt who improved with each run as at 2 yrs. Cheekpieces fitted when a good third of 8 on his handicap debut/reappearance at Newmarket (1 1/4m) prior to opening his account in 1 1/2m maiden at Salisbury. Likely to stay this still longer trip but has plenty on at the weights
TFRHHIII Official BHA Rating 83
10 RAVENSPIRE (IRE) (53
)
11 B c Sea The Stars (IRE) - Imperial Charm (Dubawi (IRE))
9 2 (128)
EXORS OF THE LATE SHEIKH MOHAMMED OBAID Clifford Lee K. R. BURKE, Leyburn (Breeder - Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum)
Draw 7
TIMEFORM VIEW Hails from a family that has brought plenty of success to connections, including at the highest level, and has looked a bright prospect in winning both his starts to date, latterly 4-runner novice at Haydock (1 1/2m). Step up in trip likely to suit and he’s an interesting contender up in grade. TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 91
11 WAREETH (IRE) (34
)
161 B c Sea The Stars (IRE) - Shahah (Motivator)
9 2 (128)
SHEIKH AHMED AL MAKTOUM Tom Marquand ARCHIE WATSON, Upper Lambourn Groom - Feri Szabo (Breeder - Sunderland Holding Inc.)
Draw 1
TIMEFORM VIEW Out of a Group 3 winner in France and won by a street on his introduction in a Newcastle novice (1m) in March. Found the Feilden Stakes coming too soon in his development next time and made short work of the drop back in grade at Salisbury (1 1/4m). Likely to stay 1 3/4m and remains open to improvement. TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 100
Result:
Distances: 1-2 2-3 Time: Min . Secs.
NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 11
Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 1
Tongue Strap worn by No. 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 5, 8.
Standard Time: 3 mins 10.39 secs
Record Time: 3 mins 0.57secs by Illinois age 3 wt 9-0 good to firm, 19/06/24
2025: CARMERS (IRE) 3 9 2 W J Lee 9-2 (P Twomey) 13 ran
Forecast: 5-2 Galiyan (GB), 3-1 Limestone (IRE), 15-2 Asakir (IRE), Port of Spain (IRE), 8-1 Wareeth (IRE), 17-2 Point of Law (GB), 12-1 Del Maro (GER), 16-1 Ravenspire (IRE), 18-1 Mr Colonel (IRE), 66-1 Magnetude (GB), Ranga Tang (GB)
Timeform Summary
GALIYAN was notably strong at the line when opening his account in a well-run 1 1/2m maiden at Chester in May, which bodes well for further improvement over this still longer trip, so he’s fancied to take the rise in class in his stride in what doesn’t look the strongest renewal of this Group 2. Limestone has a likeable attitude which is sure to continue to stand him in good stead now that he tackles even better company, while Port of Spain promises to be suited by the further increase in trip.
1. GALIYAN
2. LIMESTONE (IRE)
3. PORT OF SPAIN (IRE)
3.40 Third Race
Ascot Racecourse is giving a prize of £300 to the lad or girl responsible for the best turned out horse, and a prize of £300 to the lad or girl responsible for the winning horse
TheDukeOfCambridgeStakes (Group2)
Old Mile (7f Abt 213yds) (Approx. 1,600 metres) For Four Year Old And Upwards Fillies And Mares
(Class 1) Advertised Total prize fund £250,000 (FOR CONDITIONS OF THIS RACE SEE PAGE 78)
Stalls - Inside
Owners Prize Money. Winner £111400, Second £45725, Third £22875, Fourth £11425, Fifth £5725, Sixth £2850. (Penalty Value £141775) A SS Form Owner
1 JANCIS (IRE) (24)
A
5 9 5 (131)
5462-15 Ch m Tamayuz - Blame The Ruler (IRE) (Ruler of The World (IRE))
BF MR ARTURO COUSINO Sean Levey W. MCCREERY, Ireland (Breeder - Mr Arturo Cousino)
Draw 9
TIMEFORM VIEW Patiently-ridden mare who produced a career best when landing the Dahlia Stakes at Newmarket (9f) on return, seen to good effect to reel in Cathedral. Found next run at the Curragh playing out less favourably but she’s a player if they go hard here. TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 112
2 ARISAIG (GB) (46) 5 9 2 (128)
5330-24 Ch m Harry Angel (IRE) - Magic Nymph (IRE) (Galileo (IRE))
TIMEFORM VIEW Several fine efforts in defeat last season and has continued the good work this time around, second under top weight in Newmarket handicap on return and not beaten far (just behind She’s Perfect) in Listed race at Goodwood. Tough ask here, however, and will need some luck from stall 1
3 BLUE BOLT (IRE)
TFRHHIII Official BHA Rating 102
(46) 4 9 2 (128)
11122-1 B f Blue Point (IRE) - Mayhem (IRE) (Whipper (USA))
D JUDDMONTE
ANDREW BALDING, Kingsclere
Groom - Izzy Van Lienden (Breeder - C-Squared Investments)
Colin Keane
Draw 11
TIMEFORM VIEW Progressive filly who completed hat-trick when making all in Sandown Listed race last summer. Ended her 3-y-o campaign with an excellent second in Group 1 Sun Chariot at Newmarket and looks set for another good season given how she quickened past Kon Tiki when making a winning return at Goodwood. TFRHHHHI Official BHA Rating 110
4 CAROLINA JETSTREAM (GB)
(24) 4 9 2 (128) 2-11402 B f Pinatubo (IRE) - Queen of The Stars (Sea The Stars (IRE)) D AMO RACING LIMITED/GISELLE DE AGUIAR Ryan Moore ROBSON DE AGUIAR, Ireland
TIMEFORM VIEW All 4 career victories at Dundalk but posted a career best when runner-up in Group 2 at the Curragh last month. However, she was seen to good effect from the front that day and will find this much harder
The
Duke Of Cambridge
Stakes
(Group 2) (Class 1) - continued
Form Owner Trainer Age st lb (lbs)
5 CATALINA DELCARPIO (IRE) (
38) 4 9 2 (128)
123-41 B f Lope de Vega (IRE) - Queen Guenevere (IRE) (Camelot) D LORDSHIP STUD W. J. Lee
P. TWOMEY, Ireland
Groom - Aine Ryan (Breeder - Ballylinch Stud & Ecurie Des Charmes)
4
TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced filly who was seen only 3 times last season but was a decent third when fancied for the Ribblesdale at this meeting. Back down to 1m both starts this spring and she left comeback run well behind when landing a Listed event at Leopardstown, suited by strong pace. Can do better again. TFRHHHHI
6 CATHEDRAL (GB) (45)
A Rating 104
4 9 2 (128)
2454-32 B f Too Darn Hot - War And Peace (Frankel) AMO RACING LIMITED David Egan
KEVIN PHILIPPART DE FOY, Newmarket
Groom - Lily Needham-Bray (Breeder - Exors of the Late Sir Robert Ogden)
Draw 15
TIMEFORM VIEW Without a win since 2-y-o debut but made the frame 3 times at the highest level last season, including when fourth in Coronation Stakes over C&D at this meeting. All the better for return when good second to Jancis (seen to better effect) in Dahlia at Newmarket Good chance on form but drawn widest TFRHHHHI Official BHA Rating 113
7 DASH OF AZURE (GB) (39) 4 9 2 (128)
00120-0 B f Blue Point (IRE) - Miss Dashwood (Dylan Thomas (IRE)) TONY BLOOM & IAN MCALEAVY Rossa Ryan RALPH BECKETT, Kimpton Down
Groom - Lucy Cooper (Breeder - Meon Valley Stud) Draw 13
TIMEFORM VIEW Dual handicap winner last season who found plenty of improvement when narrowly beaten in 7f Listed race here in October However, ran poorly at Lingfield on return and plenty to find even if back to her best TFRHIIII Official BHA Rating 98
8 FALAKEYAH (GB) (45) 4 9 2 (128)
1/106-6 B f New Bay - Alaflaak (USA) (War Front (USA)) BF SHADWELL ESTA
COMPANY LTD Tom Marquand OWEN BURROWS, Lambourn
Groom - Arif Mohammed (Breeder - Shadwell Estate Company Limited)
Draw 8
TIMEFORM VIEW Made it 2-2 when an impressive winner of a Listed race at Newmarket last spring. However, disappointed in 3 starts since, looking a difficult ride (pulls hard).STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 3/5/2026 it was reported that the horse ran green. TFRHHIII Official BHA Rating 102
9 FRANCOPHONE (GB) (24)
5 9 2 (128)
5561-40 B m Study of Man (IRE) - Francophilia (Frankel) D MISS K. RAUSING C. Soumillon CHARLIE JOHNSTON, Middleham
Groom - Liam Dyson (Breeder - Miss K. Rausing)
Draw 14
TIMEFORM VIEW Useful filly but she has been found out at this level twice already this season. TFRHIIII Official BHA Rating 105
The Duke Of Cambridge Stakes (Group 2) (Class 1) - continued
Form Owner
10 FRIENDLY SOUL (GB)
10111/-P B m Kingman - In Clover (Inchinor)
(25)
Trainer Age st lb (lbs)
5 9 2 (128)
CD BF MR GEORGE STRAWBRIDGE Oisin Murphy
JOHN & THADY GOSDEN, Newmarket
Groom - Kristyna Dolinkova (Breeder - George Strawbridge)
Draw 5
TIMEFORM VIEW Won 4 of her 5 starts as a 3-y-o, notably the Prix de l’Opera at Longchamp Missed the following season but was in the process of showing she retains all her ability back from 20 months off at Haydock before her race was ended by putting her foot in a hole. Can make a bold bid if none the worse. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 23/5/2026 it was reported that the horse badly lost its action. TFRHHHHH Official BHA Rating 113
11 GODSPEED (FR) (55)
4 9 2 (128)
30140-2 B f Hello Youmzain (FR) - Mary’s Precedent (FR) (Storming Home)
D WATHNAN RACING James Doyle C & Y LERNER, France (Breeder-EcurieHarasDuCadran,EcurieMelanie&SGilibert) Draw 12
TIMEFORM VIEW French challenger who picked up a Group 2 at Chantilly last summer and was also a good 2 1/4 lengths fourth of 13 to Fallen Angel in Prix Rothschild at Deauville. Unlucky not to make a winning return in Listed event at Longchamp and she’s not to be underestimated.
12 KON TIKI
(GB)
(46)
TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 109
4 9 2 (128)
1/110-2 Ch f Night of Thunder (IRE) - Maid Up (Mastercraftsman (IRE))
TIMEFORM VIEW Won first 3 starts, completing hat-trick in York Listed race last spring. Underwhelming seventh in Coronation Stakes at this meeting final 3-y-o start but made an encouraging comeback after 11 months off when 3/4-length second to Blue Bolt in Listed race at Goodwood. Can build on that.
13 NOCHE CLASICA (IRE) (2
5)
TFRHHHHI Official BHA Rating 105
4 9 2 (128)
1131-14 B f Night of Thunder (IRE) - Isabel de Urbina (IRE) (Lope de Vega (IRE))
TIMEFORM VIEW Progressive filly who looked right at home stepped up to listed level when fourth at Haydock last month but likely to find this company too demanding. TFRHHIII Official BHA Rating 98
14 SHES PERFECT (IRE) (11)
3/220-36 Ch f Sioux Nation (USA) - Galeaza (Galileo (IRE))
4 9 2 (128)
BASHER WATTS RACING 2 Kieran Shoemark CHARLIE FELLOWES, Newmarket
Groom - Poppy Watson (Breeder - Denis McDonnell)
Draw 6
TIMEFORM VIEW First past post in French 1000 Guineas last year but was subsequently disqualified for interference. Missed second half of last season with an injury but shaped as if retaining ability when third to Blue Bolt in Goodwood Listed race on return. Poor run at Epsom since, though, and headgear goes on. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 6/6/
it was reported that the horse was unsuited by the going. TFRHHIII Official BHA Rating 108
2
(Class
15 SNELLEN (IRE) (38)
64216-3 B m Expert Eye - Illumined (IRE) (Sea The Moon (GER))
5 9 2 (128)
C D MR TIM PORTER Mark Zahra
GAVIN CROMWELL, Ireland
Groom - Kyanna Van Buuren (Breeder - Mr L. H. LaRoche)
Draw 7
TIMEFORM VIEW Held form well last season, good second in the Kensington Palace (straight track) at this meeting before a narrow winner of 4-runner Group 3 at Leopardstown. Typically gave her running on comeback run but likely to find a few too strong here. TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 107
Result: 1
Distances: 1-2
NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 15
. Secs.
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 14. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 14.
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: CRIMSON ADVOCATE (USA) 4 9 2 James McDonald 13-2 (John & Thady Gosden) 7 ran
The classy FRIENDLY SOUL was a winner at the highest level as a 3-y-o so looks the one to beat if none the worse for her experience at Haydock (shaped as if retaining all her ability after a long absence). Blue Bolt is another who brings Group 1 form to the table so rates the main threat ahead of Cathedral, who has the ability to run a big race but has the widest stall to overcome.
1. FRIENDLY SOUL
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.
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
ThePrinceOfWales’sStakes
(Group 1)
One Mile About Two Furlongs (9f Abt 212yds) (Approx. 2,000 metres)
For Four Year Olds And Upwards
(Class 1) Advertised Total prize fund £1,000,000
(FOR CONDITIONS OF THIS RACE SEE PAGE 78)
Stalls - Inside
Owners Prize Money. Winner £445600, Second £182900, Third £91500, Fourth £45700, Fifth £22900, Sixth £11400. (Penalty Value £567100) A SS
Form Owner Trainer Age st lb
1 AL
MA
QAM (GB) (24) 5 9 2 (128)
31233-1 B h Lope de Vega (IRE) - Talmada (USA) (Cape Cross (IRE))
D SHEIKH AHMED AL MAKTOUM Kieran Shoemark
ED WALKER, Upper Lambourn (Breeder - Godolphin)
Draw 1
TIMEFORM VIEW Excellent third to Calandagan and Ombudsman in last year’s Champion over C&D and grabbed a Group 1 success of his own in the Tattersalls Gold Cup at the Curragh (10.5f, good) on reappearance. That form looks even better in light of runner-up Bay City Roller’s easy Coronation Cup win since.
2 DANCING GEMINI (IRE)
TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 122
(32) 5 9 2 (128)
0300-64 B h Camelot - Lady Adelaide (IRE) (Australia)
FISHDANCE LTD Rossa Ryan
ROGER TEAL, Lambourn (Breeder - Fishdance)
Draw 3
TIMEFORM VIEW Really smart miler (including fourth in last month’s Lockinge) but he’ll need to advance his form significantly for a step up in trip if he’s to play a leading role here. TFRHHIII Official BHA Rating 118
3 DARYZ (FR) (27) 4 9 2 (128)
1621-11 B c Sea The Stars (IRE) - Daryakana (FR) (Selkirk (USA))
D AGA KHAN STUDS SCEA Mickael Barzalona
FRANCIS-HENRI GRAFFARD, France
Groom - Jean-Philippe Bresler (Breeder - Suc S A Aga Khan)
Draw 2
TIMEFORM VIEW Mowed down Minnie Hauk late on in last year’s Arc and has looked equally as good back at Longchamp over shorter trips this spring, quickening clear for impressive 3 1/2-length wins in the Ganay and Aga Khan. Quick ground asks a different question but he increasingly looks a colt out of the top drawer. TFRHHHHI Official BHA Rating 127
4
DEVIL’S ADVOCATE (GB) (54) 4 9 2 (128)
0410-24 B g Too Darn Hot - Precious Ramotswe (Nathaniel (IRE))
TIMEFORM VIEW Smart performer but surely in here as a pacemaker for Ombudsman.
Draw 4
The Prince Of Wales’s Stakes (Group 1) (Class 1) - continued Form Owner Trainer Age st lb
5 MISSISSIPPI RIVER (IRE)
(32) 4 9 2 (128)
451-500 B c Lope de Vega (IRE) - Cursory Glance (USA) (Distorted Humor (USA))
D SMITH/MRS MAGNIER/M TABOR/P BRANT W. M. Lordan AIDAN O’BRIEN, Ireland
Groom - Jamie Lawrence (Breeder - Merry Fox Stud Limited)
Draw 7
TIMEFORM VIEW Acted as a pacemaker in last month’s Lockinge and he’s presumably here to fulfil the same role for Minnie Hauk TFRHIIII Official BHA Rating 99
6 OMBUDSMAN (IRE)
(20) 5 9 2 (128)
1212-11 B h Night of Thunder (IRE) - Syndicate (Dansili)
N William Buick
JOHN & THADY GOSDEN, Newmarket
Groom - Devi Singh (Breeder - J. Hanly)
w 8
TIMEFORM VIEW Top-class performer who burst onto the Group 1 scene when showing a potent turn of foot to land this last year Added the International at York in August and has returned to win the Dubai Turf and Brigadier Gerard this spring. A bold bid looks assured. TFRHHHHH Official BHA Rating 128
CE KG CE
7 MINNIE HAUK (IRE) (24
1126-15 B f Frankel - Multilingual (Dansili)
) 4 8 13 (125)
D BF MR D. SMITH, MRS J. MAGNIER, MR M. TABOR Ryan Moore AIDAN O’BRIEN, Ireland
Groom - Siobhan Bergin (Breeder - B. V. Sangster)
Draw 5
TIMEFORM VIEW Progressed into a high-class filly last year, winning Oaks, Irish Oaks and Yorkshire Oaks before close second to Daryz in the Arc. Completed a simple task in Curragh Group 2 on reappearance and subsequent fifth to Almaqam there can be forgiven as she was found to be slightly lame behind after TFRHHHHI Official BHA Rating 123
8 SEE THE FIRE (GB) (34) 5 8 13 (125)
3420-11 Ch m Sea The Stars (IRE) - Arabian Queen (IRE) (Dubawi (IRE))
D MR J. C. SMITH
Oisin Murphy ANDREW BALDING, Kingsclere
Groom - Shannon James (Breeder - Littleton Stud)
Draw 6
TIMEFORM VIEW Smart mare who has won a Nottingham Listed and York Group 2 (for second year in succession) this spring. Good third to Ombudsman last year but surely playing for place money at best again in such a strong renewal. TFRHHIII Official BHA Rating 116
Result: 1st 2nd 3rd 4th
Distances: 1-2 2-3 Time: Min . Secs.
NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 8
Blinkers worn by No. 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 4.
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: OMBUDSMAN (IRE) 4 9 2 William Buick 7-1 (John & Thady Gosden) 8 ran
The Prince Of Wales’s Stakes (Group 1) (Class 1) -
Forecast:
11-8 Ombudsman (IRE), 7-4 Daryz (FR), 6-1 Almaqam (GB), 15-2 Minnie Hauk (IRE), 18-1 See The Fire (GB), 50-1 Dancing Gemini (IRE), 125-1 Devil’s Advocate (GB), 250-1 Mississippi River (IRE)
Timeform Summary
Races don’t come much better than this. Last year’s winner OMBUDSMAN is rock solid and the fact he’s proven on fast ground tips the vote his way over Arc hero Daryz, who has been most impressive on a couple of return visits to Longchamp this spring. Minnie Hauk, who is closely matched with Daryz on Arc form, had an excuse for a below-par effort behind Almaqam at the Curragh last time and can bounce back to form and also play her part in what promises to be a thriller.
1. OMBUDSMAN (IRE)
SIGNATURE CO CK TA IL
Royal Ascot Blush
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 Royal Hunt Cup
(Heritage Handicap)
One Mile (1,600 metres), STRAIGHT MILE (8f) For Three Year Olds And Upwards
(Class 2) Advertised Total prize fund £175,000 (FOR CONDITIONS OF THIS RACE SEE PAGE 79)
Stalls - Centre
Owners Prize Money. Winner £71103, Second £35560, Third £17780, Fourth £8890, Fifth £4445, Sixth £2223. (Penalty Value £90195) 41 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10. SS Form Ow
1 HOLLOWAY BOY (GB) (47)
1-53232 Ch g Ulysses (IRE) - Sultry (Pivotal)
C D N WHITE, S WHITE, T WHITE & E BURKE
6 10 0 (140)
Jack Nicholls (5)
K. R. BURKE, Leyburn (Breeder - Cheveley Park Stud Limited)
Draw 4
TIMEFORM VIEW Successful debut in the Chesham here in 2022 and holding his form well these days, runner-up in the Balmoral in October before going one better in Listed race at Kempton in December Ran up to his best back on these shores when second in Listed contest over C&D last month but this is a tall order TFRHHIII Official BHA Rating 112
2 SKUKUZA (GB) (12)
43-4566 B h Blue Point (IRE) - Shingwedzi (SAF) (Trippi (USA))
5 9 12 (138)
D CAYTON PARK STUD LIMITED C. Soumillon
ED DUNLOP, Newmarket (Breeder - Cayton Park Stud Ltd)
Draw 17
TIMEFORM VIEW Won handicap and Listed race at the Curragh last season and returned with a couple of respectable efforts, beaten 1 1/2 lengths when mid-field in Group 3 at Saint-Cloud in March. However, below form back in Britain the last twice, including at Epsom 12 days ago. Visor reached for.
3 LINWOOD (IRE) (60)
TFRHHIII Official BHA Rating 110 (-3)
4 9 10 (136)
5/3351-1 B g Inns of Court (IRE) - Ohsosecret (Sakhee’s Secret)
TIMEFORM VIEW Took his form up a notch in handicaps last year, easily making all at Newmarket in November to end the campaign. Repeated the feat in 24-runner Spring Cup at Newbury on return, scoring by 3/4 length from Classic, though tougher ask to pull off the same tactics here.
4 NO RETREAT (IRE) (123)
TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 108
5 9 9 (135)
302-115 B g Siyouni (FR) - Isabel de Urbina (IRE) (Lope de Vega (IRE))
D VICTORIOUS FOREVER
GEORGE SCOTT, Newmarket
Groom - Harry Williams (Breeder - Merriebelle Irish Farm Ltd)
Billy Loughnane
Draw 7
TIMEFORM VIEW Making only fourth start for current yard, returned to winning ways in Bahrain (7f) in January and followed up in good style at the same course (1m). Ran to similar level when mid-field in Listed event at Doha the following month, but has work to do in this company.
TFRHHIII Official BHA Rating 107
The Royal Hunt Cup (Heritage Handicap) (Class 2) - continued
Form Owner
Trainer Age st lb (lbs)
5 EXCELLENT BELIEVE (GB) (38)
6122-33 B g Make Believe - Lambeth Walk (Charm Spirit (IRE))
D BF MR JABER ABDULLAH
4 9 8 (134)
Toby Moore (7) JACK CHANNON, West Ilsley (Breeder - David Ward) Draw 11
TIMEFORM VIEW Back-to-back novice winner last year and made a successful handicap debut at Haydock in August Runner-up at Group 3/Listed level on final 2 outings but hasn’t matched that form so far this season, failing to come on for reappearance when third in Listed race at Leopardstown in May. TFRHHIII Official BHA Rating 106
6 ARCHIVIST (GB) (96)
4 9 7 (133)
113-531 Ch g Dubawi (IRE) - Provenance (Galileo (IRE)) D WATHNAN RACING James McDonald HAMAD AL JEHANI, GB
(Breeder - Cheveley Park Stud Limited)
Draw 18
TIMEFORM VIEW Won twice last summer for William Haggas Campaigned in Meydan for current trainer to start this year and has gone the right way with each of his 3 starts, in first-time hood when landing 14-runner handicap in March. Could go well under James McDonald.
7
CERULEAN
BAY
(IRE) (34
HHHII Official BHA Rating 105
) 5 9 7 (133)
1103-42 B g New Bay - Kathy Sun (IRE) (Intikhab (USA))
D NICK CABLE
DAVID O’MEARA, Upper Helmsley (Breeder - D. Ryan, D. S. Ryan & R. A Williams)
Daniel Tudhope
Draw 22
TIMEFORM VIEW Ended 2025 on the up, landing back-to-back Goodwood handicaps in the autumn and third in Listed race at Nottingham on final outing. Has picked up where he left off in 2 starts this spring, beaten only a neck in 18-runner contest at York last month, though has career-high mark to overcome.
8 EBT’S
GUARD (GB) (
TFRHHIII Official BHA Rating 105
32) 5 9 6 (132)
0224-04 B g Cable Bay (IRE) - Whims of Desire (Nathaniel (IRE))
CD MR JAYANT PINDOLIA Lewis Edmunds WILLIAM MUIR & CHRIS GRASSICK, Lambourn (Breeder - Bluehills Racing Ltd)
Draw 32
TIMEFORM VIEW Winner of the Spring Cup at Newbury last season and took his form up a notch later in the campaign, scoring over this C&D in August and going on to finish second in the Balmoral. Excuses on return before creditable 2 3/4 lengths fourth of 15 to Classic at Newbury last month.
9 HENLEIN (AUS) (53)
TFRHHIII Official BHA Rating 104
5 9 6 (132)
262/00-0 B g Dundeel (NZ) - Time Awaits (AUS) (Nicconi (AUS))
EXORS OF THE LATE SHEIKH MOHAMMED OBAID Kevin Stott KEVIN RYAN, Hambleton Groom - Umar Muhammad (Breeder - Muir Woodside Pty Ltd, Nsw)
Draw 2
TIMEFORM VIEW Smart form at best in Australia, runner-up in 1 1/4m Group 1 at Randwick in October 2024. Down the field in only 2 starts early last year, but after 14 months off (had a breathing operation) he wasn’t disgraced on stable debut when 2 3/4 lengths seventh of 12 in 7f handicap at Haydock in April.
HHIII Official BHA Rating 104
The Royal Hunt Cup (Heritage Handicap) (Class 2) - continued
Form Owner
10 THUNDER RUN (IRE) (33
Trainer Age st
) 5 9 5 (131)
1640-02 Ch g Night of Thunder (IRE) - Astonished (IRE) (Sea The Stars (IRE))
D THE JC ORGANIZATION & PARTNER
K. R. BURKE, Leyburn (Breeder - Forenaghts Stud Farm)
Clifford Lee
TIMEFORM VIEW Got back on the up with a strong-travelling success at York (1 1/4m) in May last year Ended the season on a low-key note, but with reappearance run behind him he finished a good second in latest renewal of the same York race. Task is now to build on latest effort
11 CHIBITTY (FR) (117)
0123-40 B g Zelzal (FR) - Amesa Spenta (FR) (Slickly (FR))
4 9 5 (131)
D MRS FITRI HAY Sean Levey DAVID SIMCOCK, Newmarket
TIMEFORM VIEW 3-time winner in France for M. Delzangles in 2025 and ended the year with placed efforts at Listed/Group 3 level. Making second start for present stable, wasn’t ideally placed in a Meydan handicap (9.5f) when last seen in February, though faces a difficult task here. TFRHHIII
12 URBAN LION (GB) (60)
5300-10 B g Zoustar (AUS) - Vive Ma Fille (GER) (Doyen (IRE))
(130)
D MR J. MITCHELL Edward Greatrex
JACK CHANNON, West Ilsley (Breeder - Jonathan Mitchell) Draw 20
TIMEFORM VIEW Generally progressive in 2025 and took another step forward when digging deep for success in the Lincoln at Doncaster on return. However, shaped as if amiss when well held in Spring Cup at Newbury last time, reported to have lost a shoe. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 18/4/2026 it was reported that the horse lost its left-hind shoe. TFRHHIII Official BHA
13 JAGGED EDGE (IRE)
(31) 4 9 4 (130)
31010-1 B g Blue Point (IRE) - Jaega (IRE) (Fastnet Rock (AUS))
TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden winner on second start and also landed the Irish Cambridgeshire last summer. Well held on final outing in 2025, but making first run since leaving D. K. Weld he proved better than ever when scoring in impressive style at Naas last month. Interesting contender. TFRHHHHI Official BHA Rating 102
14 CHECKANDCHALLENGE (GB) (32
) 7 9 4 (130)
3630-06 B or Br g Fast Company (IRE) - Likeable (Dalakhani (IRE)) D MR A. HETHERTON Rossa Ryan WILLIAM KNIGHT, Newmarket
Groom - Rewat Singh (Breeder - Meon Valley Stud)
TIMEFORM VIEW Hasn’t got his head in front since successful in Listed race at Newmarket in November 2023 Not discredited in handicaps both starts this year, 4 lengths sixth of 15 to Classic at Newbury last time, though looks vulnerable in this contest. Cheekpieces back on. TFRHHIII
The Royal Hunt Cup (Heritage Handicap) (Class 2) - continued
Form Owner Trainer Age st lb (lbs)
1
5
FIFTH COLU
MN (IRE) (46) 4 9 4 (130)
5100-02 B g Kingman - Inner Secret (USA) (Singspiel (IRE)) D GODOLPHIN William Buick
JOHN & THADY GOSDEN, Newmarket
Groom - Amar Paswan (Breeder - Godolphin)
14
TIMEFORM VIEW Enjoyed a productive campaign at 3 yrs, including a valuable event at York With a reappearance run proving as good as ever when 1/2-length second of 12 to Erzindjan at Newmarket (9f) last month, he could be one to note TFR
16 LA
BOTTE
(GB) (26) 4 9 4 (130)
42-4000 B c Too Darn Hot - Panmolle (Lawman (FR)) HALO RACING N GREENHALGH J DEGENHARDT Mark Zahra
TIMEFORM VIEW Unlucky second in Britannia at this meeting last year Eye-catching return when fourth in Lincoln Trial at Wolverhampton but hasn’t confirmed that promise since, though was switched to making the running in Listed race at Goodwood (1 1/4m) last time. No surprise to see a bold show back over 1m here. TFRHHHHI Official BHA Rating 102
17 MISTER WINSTON (GB) (12) 4 9 4 (130)
140-161 B g Churchill (IRE) - Crazee Diamond (Rock of Gibraltar (IRE))(in 5lb ex)
D NORMAN COURT STUD Oisin Murphy
ANDREW BALDING, Kingsclere
Groom - Nathu Singh (Breeder - Norman Court Stud)
Draw 10
TIMEFORM VIEW Has quickly developed into a smart performer, making a successful return at Newmarket and quickly bouncing back from a lesser effort (had excuses) when overcoming interference to land 18-runner event at Epsom 12 days ago. 1lb well-in under a penalty.
TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 97 (+6)
18 ERZINDJAN (IRE) (46) 8 9 3 (129)
40450-1 B g Lope de Vega (IRE) - Eshera (IRE) (Oratorio (IRE))
D MR MOHAMMED AL SUBOOSI Ryan Moore
T. J. KENT, Newmarket
Groom - Ryan Kent & Pascal Brejon (Breeder - His Highness the Aga Khan’s Studs S.C.)
Draw 24
TIMEFORM VIEW Shaped up well for current yard last season, including a never-nearer fourth of 23 in the Cambridgeshire when faring easily best of the stand side group. Overcame pace bias when making a winning return at Newmarket (9f) by 1/2 length from Fifth Column and the nature of this race should suit
19 ONE SMACK MAC (IRE) (277)
5/43200- B g Kodiac - Khaimah (Nayef (USA))
TFRHHHHI Official BHA Rating 101
4 9 3 (129)
EMMA BANKS DAVID MANASSEH AUSTIN WHELAN Saffie Osborne JAMIE OSBORNE, Upper Lambourn
TIMEFORM VIEW Without a win since debut but produced best effort when runner-up in Listed race at Naas last spring. However, well held both subsequent outings, in the Jersey at this meeting on first occasion. Off 9 months ahead of first run since leaving G. M Lyons Hood applied.
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The Royal Hunt Cup (Heritage Handicap) (Class 2) - continued
Form Owner
2
0
GODWINSON
(GB) (34) 6 9 2 (128)
11500-0 B g Saxon Warrior (JPN) - Malabar (Raven’s Pass (USA))
D JON AND JULIA AISBITT
JACK CHANNON, West Ilsley (Breeder - Jon and Julia Aisbitt)
George Bass
w 6
TIMEFORM VIEW Made a winning return in the Lincoln last season and improved again when following up at Newcastle in June. Wasn’t in the same form on final 3 starts of the campaign, though, and having left William Haggas he fared little better at York on last month’s reappearance. TFRHHIII
21
OZ
A
T (FR) (12) 5 9 2 (128)
5240-00 B g Kingman - Ollie Olga (USA) (Stormy Atlantic (USA))
D MISS LAUREN KIELY
Cieren Fallon IAN WILLIAMS, Alvechurch
Groom - Megg Burton (Breeder - Sumbe)
Draw 1
TIMEFORM VIEW 4-time winner in France and made the frame in a Group 3 in Milan in October However, he failed to come on for seasonal/stable debut when 6 1/4 lengths tenth of 18 to Mister Winston in handicap at Epsom 12 days ago, albeit racing closer to pace than ideal. TFRHIIII Official BHA Rating 100 (-2)
22
BLUE RC (IRE) (32)
4 9 2 (128)
22-1220 B c Blue Point (IRE) - Making Memories (IRE) (New Approach (IRE))
D SHEIKH JUMA DALMOOK AL MAKTOUM Hector Crouch JAMES TATE, Newmarket
Groom - Noor Mudassir (Breeder - Rabbah Bloodstock Limited)
Draw 23
TIMEFORM VIEW 3-time winner last year and added to his tally at Southwell in January. Confirmed himself a smart performer with runner-up efforts at Newcastle on Good Friday and in the Thirsk Hunt Cup, though needs to bounce back from a lesser effort in race won by Classic at Newbury last time.
23 WAR SOCKS (GB) (
28)
TFRHHIII Official BHA Rating 100
4 9 1 (127)
01-4331 Ch c Kameko (USA) - Courteous Crown (Helmet (AUS)) D JWC BLOODSTOCK LTD David Egan NIELS PETERSEN, Norway
Groom - Kjell Iver Brekstad (Breeder - Wayne Clifford)
Draw 21
TIMEFORM VIEW Ran well when sixth of 15 in the Golden Gates at this meeting last year and made the frame in a trio of handicaps at Meydan to start 2026. Returned to winning ways with a comfortable success in 7-runner event at Bro Park in May, but this is much more competitive. TFRHHIII Official BHA Rating 99
24 SHOUT (IRE) (34)
014-003 B g Advertise - Poppet’s Promise (Bated Breath)
&
4 9 1 (127)
Jack Callan (3)
CRISFORD, Newmarket (Breeder - Kildaragh Stud)
w 26
TIMEFORM VIEW Smooth winner of 17-runner handicap here in September and shaped well when fourth in the Balmoral next time. Wasn’t seen to best effect on first 2 outings this season before matching the pick of last year’s form when third at York in May, faring best of those ridden prominently
HHHII Official BHA Rating 99
The Royal Hunt Cup (Heritage Handicap) (Class 2) - continued Form Owner
2
5 CLA
SSIC
(GB) (32) 6 9 1 (127)
2120-21 B g Dubawi (IRE) - Date With Destiny (IRE) (George Washington (IRE))
D MRS J. WOOD Pat Dobbs
RICHARD HANNON, Marlborough
Groom - Channa Ram (Breeder - Newsells Park Stud)
TIMEFORM VIEW Has returned in tremendous heart, runner-up in the Spring Cup at Newbury before going one better in 15-runner contest at the same course in May, scoring by a neck from Indalo having typically travelled well. Can give another good account. TFRHHHHI Official BHA Rating 99
26 SWING VOTE (GB) (109) 6 9 1 (127)
1500/-60 B g Shamardal (USA) - Qualify (IRE) (Fastnet Rock (AUS)) D MR SULTAN ALI Silvestre De Sousa SIMON & ED CRISFORD, Newmarket (Breeder - Godolphin)
TIMEFORM VIEW Smart performer at his best, recording a hat-trick at Jebel Ali in 2023/24 However, after 15-month absence he was a long way below that level in 2 starts in February, seventh of 11 in Group 3 at Meydan when last seen.
HIIII Official BHA Rating 99
27 INDALO (IRE) (32
) 5 9 0 (126)
41412-2 Gr g Phoenix of Spain (IRE) - Pearly Empress (FR) (Holy Roman Emperor (IRE))
D VARIAN RACING IX Ray Dawson ROGER VARIAN, Newmarket Groom - Chloe Cheverton (Breeder - Pearly Empress Partnership) Draw 8
TIMEFORM VIEW Gradually progressive in handicaps last year, successful at Sandown and Southwell during the summer before only narrowly denied in the Cambridgeshire, though was well drawn. Better than ever on return when neck second of 15 to Classic at Newbury last month, but will need to find more again.
2
8
ROGUE DIPLOMAT (IRE)
TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 98
(24) 4 9 0 (126)
111-250 B c Calyx - Only Young Once (IRE) (Galileo (IRE)) THE ROGUES GALLERY Harry Davies JAMES OWEN, Newmarket (Breeder - Mrs Noreen McManus)
Draw 33
TIMEFORM VIEW Ended 2025 with a handicap 4-timer over 7f and improved again on return when edged out by Urban Lion in the Lincoln at Doncaster. Ran well when fifth in the Spring Cup at Newbury, before a below-par effort in Listed race at Longchamp last month. Needs to get back on the up
29 SCOVILLE (GB) (68)
1104-0 B g Too Darn Hot - Ribbons (Manduro (GER))
D SIR M ARBIB,B ARBIB,C BUDGETT & A KHEIR
TFRHHIII Official BHA Rating 98
4 9 0 (126)
Tom Marquand WILLIAM HAGGAS, Newmarket (Breeder - Pursuit of Success LLC)
Draw 9
TIMEFORM VIEW Looked good prospect when winning 1m novices at Windsor and Newmarket first 2 starts. Hasn’t kicked on since, too free when down the field in 7f conditions race at Thirsk on return, but he’s well worth another chance on handicap debut having had a breathing operation with tongue strap back on. TFRHHHHH Official BHA Rating 98
The
Form Owner
Trainer Age st lb (lbs)
30 WITCH HUNTER (FR) (32) 7 9 0 (126)
140000 B g Siyouni (FR) - Sorciere (IRE) (Orpen (USA))
C D MR WILLIAM STOBART
Joe Leavy RICHARD HANNON, Marlborough
Groom - Hukam Singh (Breeder - Petra Bloodstock Agency Ltd)
Draw 3
TIMEFORM VIEW Winner of Buckingham Palace Stakes here in 2023 and proved he’s still capable of running to a smart level when successful at Newcastle in January Hasn’t been in the same form since, though, finishing well held at Newbury a month ago. TFRHHIII Official BHA Rating 98
Result:
Distances: 1-2 2-3
NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 30
Hood worn first time by No. 19. Visor worn first time by No. 2.
Hood worn by No. 6, 27. Tongue Strap worn by No. 26, 29.
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 14, 15.
Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 29.
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: MY CLOUD (IRE) 4 9 1 Silvestre De Sousa 3-1 (Roger Varian) 30 ran
The vote goes to SCOVILLE, who created an excellent impression when winning his first 2 starts and could yet get back to that level as he goes handicapping for his leading yard. Heading the list of dangers is Erzindjan, who promises to be suited by the demands of this race, while La Botte looked unlucky not to win at this meeting last year Others to note include Classic and Jagged Edge.
1. SCOVILLE
2. ERZINDJAN (IRE)
3. LA BOTTE
with Gr.1 sire
Stakes horses from
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 Kensington Palace Stakes
(Handicap)
One Mile (1,600 metres), STRAIGHT MILE (8f)
For Four Year Old And Upwards Fillies And Mares
(Class 2) Advertised Total prize fund £120,000 (FOR CONDITIONS OF THIS RACE SEE PAGE 79)
Stalls - Centre
Owners Prize Money. Winner £48756, Second £24384, Third £12192, Fourth £6096, Fifth £3048, Sixth £1524. (Penalty Value £61848) SS
Form Owner Trainer Age st
1 STATEIRA (FR) (
24) 4 9 12 (138)
012-113 Ch f Persian King (IRE) - Douda (IRE) (Sea The Stars (IRE))
D WATHNAN RACING
James Doyle ANDREW BALDING, Kingsclere
Groom - Mia De Marco (Breeder - L. Dassault & Ecurie Saba)
w 13
TIMEFORM VIEW Successful at Newcastle on 3 of her last handicap 4 starts, returning from a break with a straightforward success in a valuable event there on Good Friday. Confirmed her effectiveness on turf and was unlucky not to finish closer still when third in a Curragh Group 2 (1m) last month. Respected. TFRHHHHI Official BHA Rating 105
2 SAND GAZELLE (GB) (
0120-06 Ch f Frankel - Desirous (Kingman)
25) 4 9 7 (133)
THE THOROUGHBRED RACING CORPORATION LTD William Buick
JOHN & THADY GOSDEN, Newmarket
Groom - Benario Goncalves De Paiva (Breeder - Mr Faisal Meshrf Al Qahtani)
Draw 8
TIMEFORM VIEW Improved form when making all in Listed race at York (1 1/4m, good) last summer and good second in Group 3 at the Curragh next time. Below par at Group 2/Listed level both starts so far this season, but mark looks workable if first-time blinkers spark a revival on this belated handicap debut
3 MUDDY MOOY (IRE)
TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 100
(54) 5 9 7 (133)
4042-35 B m Soldier’s Call - Hot To Rock (IRE) (Kalanisi (IRE))
MR GARY GILLIES Edward Greatrex
CHARLIE PIKE, Stockbridge (Breeder - Rockvale Stud & Ballyhampshire Stud)
Draw 9
TIMEFORM VIEW Excellent second in Listed event at Chantilly last July on her final outing for Paul Attwater. Returned from 9 months off with a good third in Kempton Listed contest (1 1/4m) in April and was out of her depth in the Gordon Richards Stakes last time but others make more appeal back in a handicap
TFRHHIII Official BHA Rating 100
4 CHESHIRE DANCER (IRE) (25) 5 9 6 (132)
2140-05 Gr m Phoenix of Spain (IRE) - Kristal Xenia (IRE) (Xaar)
CD MANOR HOUSE STABLES SYNDICATE Billy Loughnane HUGO PALMER, Malpas Groom - Graeme Geddes (Breeder - Ciara Eglington)
Draw 17
TIMEFORM VIEW Better than ever in 2025, the highlight being a narrow success in 1m Group 3 here in July Shaped as if still needing the outing when 8 3/4 lengths fifth of 8 in a Listed race at Haydock (10.5f, good to soft) 25 days ago but would need to step up markedly on that to land a handicap of this nature
TFRHHIII Official BHA Rating 99
The
Stakes
5 GAGA GIRL (FR) (34
)
4 9 4 (130)
6642-12 B f The Grey Gatsby (IRE) - Cinnamon Girl (FR) (Canford Cliffs (IRE)) JAYNE MCGIVERN C. Soumillon G. MOSSE, France (Breeder - Ecurie Haras Du Cadran)
Draw 24
TIMEFORM VIEW Made a winner return at Compiegne in April and proved better than ever when 3/4-length second of 10 to Anakova in Listed race at Longchamp (1m, soft) 34 days ago. Well drawn but probably needs a couple of her rivals to falter if she’s to get seriously involved. TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 97
6
AMERICAN GAL (GB) (45)
4 9 4 (130)
0200-00 B f Kameko (USA) - Granny Franny (USA) (Grand Slam (USA)) D MILDMAY RACING AG Kieran Shoemark
ED WALKER, Upper Lambourn (Breeder - The Granny Franny Partnership)
Draw 5
TIMEFORM VIEW Took her record to 3 from 4 when scoring at Listed level at Chantilly last spring and was a good second to Cheshire Dancer here later in the season. No real impact on her last 4 outings, though, so bit to prove on handicap debut TFRHHIII Official BHA Rating 97
7
BETTY
CLOVER
(GB) (11) 4 9 2 (128)
000-554 Gr f Time Test - Reprieval (FR) (Kendargent (FR))
THE ASCOT REVELLERS & PARTNER Charles Bishop EVE JOHNSON HOUGHTON, Blewbury (Breeder - Eve Johnson Houghton)
Draw 11
TIMEFORM VIEW Highly tried since winning a Listed race at York at 2 and though she shaped as if still in decent form when 10 3/4 lengths fourth of 7 to Sparks Fly in Princess Elizabeth Stakes (22/1) at Epsom (8.5f, good to soft) 11 days ago, her mark looks on the stiff side having just a second handicap start.
8 RADIANT BE
A
UTY
TFRHHIII Official BHA Rating 95
(GB) (39) 5 9 0 (126)
4113-61 B m Churchill (IRE) - Main Desire (IRE) (High Chaparral (IRE)) CD MR & MRS S & D TURNER Ryan Moore JAMES OWEN, Newmarket (Breeder - Branton Court Stud LLP)
Draw 14
TIMEFORM VIEW Progressed well when a 4-time winner (around 7f/1m) in 2025 and confirmed herself as still on the up when taking 9-runner handicap at this C&D (good to firm) 39 days ago by 2 1/2 lengths from Song N Dance. Had run of the race there, though, so might need more again from 6lb higher mark TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 93
9 RHAPSODY (IRE) (248)
4 8 13 (125)
600513- Ch f Ghaiyyath (IRE) - Soul Searcher (IRE) (Motivator) D HIGHCLERE THOROUGHBRED RACING - SKYLARK Cieren Fallon WILLIAM HAGGAS, Newmarket (Breeder - Lynn Lodge Stud) Draw 25
TIMEFORM VIEW Improved when coming from rear to land a York handicap (9f) in September and matched that form when a close third in a Listed race at Milan the following month, but this looks a very stiff task on return from 8 months off TFR
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The Kensington Palace Stakes (Class 2
) - continued
Form Owner Trainer Age st lb
10 ALOBAYYAH (GB) (39)
1/05-3 B f Ghaiyyath (IRE) - Aquatinta (GER) (Samum (GER))
D SALHIA STUD LIMITED
4 8 11 (123)
Tom Marquand
WILLIAM HAGGAS, Newmarket (Breeder - Rabbah Bloodstock Limited) Draw 16
TIMEFORM VIEW Has made the track only 3 times since a winning debut in October 2024 but she arguably shaped best when 2 1/2 lengths third of 9 to Radiant Beauty in handicap at this C&D (good to firm) last month, nearest at the finish having been left with plenty to do Can improve again and makes plenty of appeal. TFRHHHHH Official BHA Rating 90
11
MISS NIGHTFALL (GB) (50)
4500-05 B f Sands of Mali (FR) - Dusky Maid (IRE) (Dark Angel (IRE))
4 8 10 (122)
BF THE COOL SILK PARTNERSHIP David Egan
JAMES FANSHAWE, Newmarket
Groom - Reece D’Arcy (Breeder - The Cool Silk Partnership)
Draw 21
TIMEFORM VIEW Good fifth in an 18-runner Group 3 at Doncaster in September and though she failed to land a blow in Listed company on her next 3 starts, she weakened only late after chasing down a pair that got first run at Yarmouth last time. Ran well over C&D in the Sandringham last year and she’s shortlisted. TFRHHHHI Official BHA Rating 89
12 ZGHARTA (IRE) (39)
4 8 9 (121)
10540-6 B f Ghaiyyath (IRE) - Broadway Duchess (IRE) (New Approach (IRE))
BF MR IMAD ALSAGAR Oisin Murphy
ANDREW BALDING, Kingsclere
Groom - Tyla MacFarlane (Breeder - The Broadway Partnership)
Draw 6
TIMEFORM VIEW Progressive in handicaps last season after landing 1 1/4m Newmarket maiden in May. Not seen to best effect in a slowly-run race behind Radiant Beauty over C&D on her return and she’s still the type to do better again, for all low draw isn’t ideal.
13 SEREN STAR (IRE)
TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 88
(31) 4 8 9 (121)
11510-3 Ch f Profitable (IRE) - Seren Devious (Dr Devious (IRE)) D SERENDIPITY
Harry Davies WILLIAM HAGGAS, Newmarket (Breeder - Owenstown Bloodstock Ltd)
Draw 18
TIMEFORM VIEW Progressive 3-time winner in 2025 who looked rusty when third of 8 in handicap at Hamilton (9f, good to firm) 31 days ago. Tongue tie goes on and she should come on for that outing.
14 CRYSTAL FLYER (GB) (31)
TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 88
5 8 9 (121)
0560-00 B m Magna Grecia (IRE) - Mount Crystal (IRE) (Montjeu (IRE))
CASTLE RACING CO LTD & MPS RACING LTD Ray Dawson BEN HASLAM, Middleham
Groom - Ellie Rabjohn (Breeder - The Pocock Family)
Draw 2
TIMEFORM VIEW Highly tried after winning Southwell handicap over 1 1/2m on last year’s return Tailed off in Listed race at Goodwood (1 1/2m, good) on yard debut/reappearance and was ridden too aggressively at Hamilton last time, but all of her best form comes over much longer trips New headgear
TFRHIIII Official BHA Rating 88
The Kensington Palace Stakes (Class 2) - continued
Form Owner
1
5
OOLONG POOBONG
Trainer Age st lb (lbs)
(IRE) (32) 4 8 9 (121)
02/214-5 B f Make Believe - Boo Boo Bear (IRE) (Almutawakel)
CLARENDON THOROUGHBRED RACING
EDWARD BETHELL, Middleham
Groom - Millie Beddard (Breeder - Black Crow Syndicate)
Jamie Spencer
Draw 3
TIMEFORM VIEW Continued to improve last season, winning at Haydock before a fine effort upped to this trip in the Sandringham over C&D, not so well placed as a couple who beat her. Not given a hard time when fifth at Thirsk (1m) on return fitted with tongue tie, though low draw here has to temper enthusiasm. TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 88
16 RUMBA NUMBA (GB) (12) 4 8 9 (121)
6124-1 B f Too Darn Hot - Astonishing (IRE) (Galileo (IRE))
D APPLE TREE STUD
ROGER VARIAN, Newmarket
Groom - Prath Singh (Breeder - Apple Tree Stud)
Jack Mitchell
Draw 20
TIMEFORM VIEW Has improved with every start in a light career to date, producing a useful effort after 10 months off to win a 5-runner handicap at Doncaster (1m, firm) 12 days ago, Big-field scenario should suit given her strong-travelling style and she enters calculations from 4lb higher.
TFRHHHHI Official BHA Rating 88
17 ALL MOONSHINE (GB) (126) 4 8 8 (120)
31-11 B f Oasis Dream - Alla Luna (Sea The Moon (GER))
D MISS K. RAUSING
ANDREW BALDING, Kingsclere
Groom - Amelia Dickinson (Breeder - Miss K. Rausing)
Jason Watson
Draw 12
TIMEFORM VIEW Progressive filly, completing a hat-trick on her handicap debut at Kempton in February Likely better still to come, though this is her first start on turf and it’s a competitive environment to be pitched into after 126 days off.
TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 87
18 PERFECT PART (IRE) (17) 4 8 7 (119)
00-4642 Ch f Mehmas (IRE) - Queensbrydge (Dutch Art)
MR KEITH BROWN Cam Hardie
BRIAN ELLISON, Malton
Groom - Andy Robertson (Breeder - John Cullinan)
Draw 10
TIMEFORM VIEW Useful handicapper who returned with a good fourth in Spring Mile at Doncaster and against several unexposed rivals, proved at least as good as ever when second of 11 at Thirsk (1m, good, 15/2) 17 days ago. Not ruled out
19 UNASSUMING (FR) (75)
TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 86
6 8 7 (119)
3-45050 B m Lope de Vega (IRE) - Unpretentious (Invincible Spirit (IRE))
CD MIDDLEHAM PARK, PARTNERS & M WATMOUGH Zac Lloyd
GEORGE BOUGHEY, Newmarket (Breeder - John Camilleri Fairway Thoroughbreds)
Draw 7
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner last summer and proved pretty reliable on All-Weather thereafter, scoring at Wolverhampton in October. Badly drawn when last seen at Lingfield in April but might prove a shade vulnerable here.
TFRHHIII Official BHA Rating 86
The Kensington Palace Stakes (Class 2
) - continued
Form Owner Trainer Age st lb (lbs)
20 SONG N DANCE (GB) (39) 4 8 6 (118)
6211-22 B f Bated Breath - Poets Dance (Poet’s Voice)
D MRS J. E. WALLSGROVE
Saffie Osborne
S. P. C. WOODS, Newmarket (Breeder - Joyce Wallsgrove)
TIMEFORM VIEW Ended 2025 with back-to-back 7f/1m wins Leicester and Newcastle. Took another step forward when a strong-travelling second of 6 at Southwell (1m) on her return in April and ran at least as well with the benefit of a handy position when second to Radiant Beauty at C&D last time. Up another 1lb here. TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 85
21
C
ALLIANASSA (IRE)
(40) 5 8 2 (114)
3-15506 B m Invincible Army (IRE) - Doris Bleasedale (IRE) (Intikhab (USA))
D MR P. BOYLE
Silvestre De Sousa BRIAN ELLISON, Malton
Groom - John Wiley (Breeder - Eamonn McEvoy)
Draw 15
TIMEFORM VIEW All 4 wins on All-Weather, the latest on reappearance at Newcastle (1m). Respectable efforts in defeat since, including when upped in trip to finish sixth of 11 in handicap at Chester (10.3f, good to firm, 66/1) 40 days ago. Others look better treated from 1lb out of the weights
22 GOLDILOCKS CEN (GB) (330)
6421- B f Teofilo (IRE) - Yulong Gold Fairy (Mount Nelson)
THE KEG PARTNERSHIP I
4 8 2 (114)
Luke Morris
ARCHIE WATSON, Upper Lambourn
Groom - Hana Macdonald (Breeder - Yeguda Centurion S.L.U.)
Draw 22
TIMEFORM VIEW Teofilo filly out of a Group 3 winning dam. Off the mark at the fourth attempt in a first-time hood (discarded here) in a 9-runner maiden at Dieppe last summer for H-F Devin. Changed hands for €13,000 in February and is probably best watched making handicap debut after almost a year off.
23 QUAMBY (IRE) (18)
TFRHHIII Official BHA Rating 80
4 8 2 (114)
5/233-44 B f Sea The Moon (GER) - Candiland (IRE) (Shamardal (USA))
HALO RACING SERVICES Nicola Currie DAVID SIMCOCK, Newmarket
Groom - Pep Singh (Breeder - J. C. Bloodstock)
Draw 23
TIMEFORM VIEW Stepped forward on her handicap bow when third at Lingfield (1 1/4m) in December and showed plenty to work on after a 5-month break when fourth of 9 at C&D in May. Poorly placed after reverting to her slow-starting ways back at Lingfield 18 days ago, so others are preferred from 2lb out of weights STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 30/5/2026 it was reported that the horse was slowly into stride.
24 LADY MARIKO (GB) (13
TFRHHIII Official BHA Rating 79
) 4 8 2 (114)
52-1606 B f Kameko (USA) - Ashadihan (Kyllachy) QUEST THOROUGHBREDS - LADY MARIKO Andrew Slattery
DYLAN CUNHA, Newmarket (Breeder - Mr T. A. Rahman)
Draw 4
TIMEFORM VIEW Picked up where she left off and proved better than ever after 5 months off when scoring at Kempton (6f) in April and looked back in the groove after a pair of low-key efforts when sixth of 14 at Wetherby (7f) last time. Probably up against it racing from out of the weights in this company, though.
TFRHHIII Official BHA Rating 78
The Kensington Palace Stakes (Class
25 RE
NES
MEE (GB) (12)
6 8 2 (114)
132526 B m Iffraaj - Magique (IRE) (Jeremy (USA)) D DYNASTY RACING Molly Keegan-Price (7)
TIMEFORM VIEW Won at Chelmsford (1m) in March and was a good second of 15 at Chester (1 1/2m) on her penultimate outing. Would’ve benefited from a stronger pace when mid-field at Goodwood (1 1/2m) last time but she’s 4lb out of the weights down markedly in trip here and surely up against it. TFRHIIII Official BHA Rating 77
Result:
Distances: 1-2
Time: Min . Secs.
NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 25
Hood worn first time by No. 14. Blinkers worn first time by No. 2.
Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 13 Tongue Strap worn by No. 5, 15, 19.
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4, 18, 25.
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: MISS INFORMATION (IRE) 4 9 1 Oisin Murphy 11-1 (Andrew Balding) 23 ran
Forecast:
4-1 Alobayyah (GB), Stateira (FR), 13-2 Radiant Beauty (GB), 10-1, Zgharta (IRE), 11-1 Miss Nightfall (GB), Song N Dance (GB), 12-1 Oolong Poobong (IRE), Rumba Numba (GB), All Moonshine (GB), Rhapsody (IRE), Sand Gazelle (GB), 22-1 Gaga Girl (FR), 25-1 American Gal (GB),28-1 Unassuming (FR), Quamby (IRE), 33-1 Betty Clover (GB), Cheshire Dancer (IRE), Muddy Mooy (IRE), 33-1 Perfect Part (IRE), Seren Star (IRE), 40-1 Goldilocks Cen (GB), 66-1 Callianassa (IRE), 100-1 Crystal Flyer (GB), Lady Mariko (GB), Renesmee (GB)
Timeform Summary
ALOBAYYAH is still unexposed and couldn’t have shaped much better granted her disadvantageous track position over C&D last time. She’s fancied to reverse form with the pair that finished ahead of her and take this competitive event. Miss Nightfall ran well at this meeting last season and is very interesting with the benefit of a positive draw, whilst top-weight Stateira is also appealing reverting to handicap company after a fine effort in a Group 2 last time.
1. ALOBAYYAH
2. MISS NIGHTFALL
3. STATEIRA (FR)
6.10 Seventh Race
Ascot Racecourse is giving a prize of £300 to the lad or girl responsible for the best turned out horse, and a prize of £300 to the lad or girl responsible for the winning horse
The Windsor Castle Stakes
(Listed Race)
Six Furlongs (6f) (1,200 metres)
For Two Year Olds
(Class 1) Advertised Total prize fund £125,000
(FOR CONDITIONS OF THIS RACE SEE PAGE 79)
Stalls - Centre
Owners Prize Money. Winner £55700, Second £22863, Third £11438, Fourth £5713, Fifth £2863, Sixth £1425. (Penalty Value £70887.50) A SS
Form Owner Trainer st lb
1 A
BEAR AFFA
IR (IRE) (20) 9 2 (128)
130 B c Kodi Bear (IRE) - Jeanie B (Bated Breath) A BIT ON THE SIDE & PARTNER Sean Levey RICHARD HANNON, Marlborough
Groom - Paul Fleming (Breeder - Rathbarry Stud) Draw 16
TIMEFORM VIEW Kodi Bear colt who knew what was required when providing his trainer with a third Brocklesby in 5 years in March. That form hasn’t really worked out, and he failed to meet expectations when down the field in a Listed race at Sandown (5f, good) just under 3 weeks ago Now upped in trip
TIMEFORM VIEW Cracksman colt who left debut form well behind to open his account in 12-runner maiden at Windsor (6f, good to firm) last month, responding well to assert final 100 yds. Likely to progress further but he’ll need another significant step forward to get involved. TFRHHIII Official BHA Rating -
3 A
LFRED WALLACE (GB)
(17) 9 2 (128)
51 Ch c Dubawi (IRE) - Snow Lantern (Frankel)
ROCKCLIFFE STUD Kieran Shoemark
ED WALKER, Upper Lambourn (Breeder - Rockcliffe Stud)
Draw 17
TIMEFORM VIEW Dubawi colt out of a 4-time Group 1 winner. Knew more than on debut and clearly benefited from the longer trip when winning 10-runner novice at Thirsk (7f, good) last month. Has a way to go to live up to his pedigree but looks sure to go on improving. TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating -
4 A
LPE D’HUEZ
(IRE) (12) 9 2 (128)
12 B c Kodi Bear (IRE) - Sea of Joy (IRE) (Galileo (IRE))
WATSON, Upper Lambourn
Groom - Alex Dove (Breeder - Mrs S. Rowley-Williams)
Luke Morris
Draw 9
TIMEFORM VIEW Kodi Bear colt who knew his job when landing odds in 7-runner novice at Lingfield (6f) in April. Showed plenty of ability again when second of 13 in Woodcote Stakes at Epsom (6f, good to soft) 12 days ago and he remains with potential. TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating -
The Windsor Castle Stakes (Listed Race) (Class 1) - continued
5 BOLETO (IRE) (
15)
1 B c Wootton Bassett - Sorteo (IRE) (Invincible Spirit (IRE))
9 2 (128)
MIDDLEHAM PARK RACING XCIII Callum Rodriguez CLIVE COX, Hungerford
TIMEFORM VIEW Wootton Bassett colt who made a winning start despite obvious inexperience in 7-runner maiden at Pontefract (6f, good) just over a fortnight ago, edging a tight finish despite going markedly right under pressure. Open to improvement. TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating -
6 CELERO
N (GB) (14)
1 B c Mohaather - Fataliste (FR) (Siyouni (FR))
9 2 (128)
Keane M. D. O’CALLAGHAN, Ireland
Grooms - Alan Maciel & Cara Archbold (Breeder - Branton Court Stud LLP)
Draw 7
TIMEFORM VIEW Mohaather colt who proved easy to back but knew his job when winning 13-runner maiden at the Curragh (6f, good) on debut a fortnight ago by 2 lengths from One Number, asserting final 100 yds. Entitled to progress.
TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating -
7 CHARTED COURSE (GB) (2
7) 9 2 (128)
2 B c Palace Pier - Majmu (AUS) (Redoute’s Choice (AUS))
BF WATHNAN RACING
RICHARD & PETER FAHEY, Malton (Breeder - Shadwell Estate Company Limited)
James Doyle
Draw 8
TIMEFORM VIEW Palace Pier colt who was an expensive buy at the breeze-ups and showed plenty to work on despite being a bit uneasy as favourite when second of 6 in novice at Haydock (6f, soft) just under 4 weeks ago, leading briefly last 1/2f. Sure to have learnt plenty from that and will improve.
8
DANCE A JIG (GB)
(47)
TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating -
9 2 (128)
22 B c Naval Crown - Strictly Dancing (IRE) (Danehill Dancer (IRE))
MR J. C. SMITH
Rossa Ryan RALPH BECKETT, Kimpton Down
Groom - Eric Ngwane (Breeder - Littleton Stud)
Draw 11
TIMEFORM VIEW Naval Crown colt who finished runner-up to A Bear Affair in Brocklesby Stakes at Doncaster then again filled that position in 3-runner conditions stakes at this course (5f, good to firm) early last month, just finding the better-positioned winner a bit too clued up More needed here. TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating -
9 DORIGO (IRE) (29)
2 B c Space Blues (IRE) - Arodene (IRE) (Caravaggio (USA))
TIMEFORM VIEW Space Blues colt who showed promise when second of 7 in maiden at Newcastle (6f, 9/1) on debut last month, headed entering final 1f having made most. Entitled to progress but will need to do so significantly to figure. TFRHHIII Official BHA Rating -
The Windsor Castle Stakes (Listed Race) (Class 1) - continued
Form Owner
10 GREEN SOVEREIGN (GB) (26)
51 B c Lope Y Fernandez (IRE) - Twist of Hay (Showcasing)
9 2 (128)
D TEME VALLEY Tom Marquand
HARRY EUSTACE, Newmarket
Groom - Finley Lawson (Breeder - Mr J. A. Knox and Mrs M. A. Knox) Draw 18
TIMEFORM VIEW Lope Y Fernandez colt who left debut form well behind and was fairly impressive in 9-runner maiden at Pontefract (6f, good to soft) last month, regardless that he had the perfect trip up the inside and hung across the track when in control. Will go on improving. TFRHHHHI Official BHA Rating -
11
ISCHGL (IRE) (17)
242 B g Inns of Court (IRE) - Dame Dandy (IRE) (Dandy Man (IRE))
TIMEFORM VIEW Proving consistent rather than progressive in maidens so far, making the frame for a third time in as many starts when second of 11 at Listowel (6.3f, good) last month. Very tough to see him involved. TFRHIIII Official BHA Rating -
12 KING OF CLOUGHAN (IRE) (33)
9 2 (128)
42 B c St Mark’s Basilica (FR) - Mystic Eyes (USA) (Maclean’s Music (USA))
TIMEFORM VIEW St Mark’s Basilica colt who again shaped well when second of 7 in maiden at Leopardstown (7f, good) last month, just unable to hold off a stronger stayer having looked all over a winner turning for home. Remains open to improvement and this return to 6f looks a good move. TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating -
13 ONE NUMBER (USA) (14)
9 2 (128)
2 B c Jack Christopher (USA) - Ghostinhim (USA) (Ghostzapper (USA)) MUNIR/SOUEDE/MACLENNAN ET AL Dylan Browne McMonagle
JOSEPH PATRICK O’BRIEN, Ireland
Groom - Aoife Monahan (Breeder - First Row Partners)
Draw 10
TIMEFORM VIEW Jack Christopher colt who shaped very well when 2 lengths second of 13 to Celeron in maiden at the Curragh (6f, good) on debut a fortnight ago, the only one of those held up to land any sort of blow Sure to improve and seemingly yard’s first string on jockey bookings. TFRHHHHI Official BHA Rating -
14 OUR BOY BAILEY (IRE) (37)
9 2 (128)
2 B g Bayside Boy (IRE) - Zaafran (Singspiel (IRE)) WOODRIDGE STABLES LTD Shane Foley
MRS J. HARRINGTON, Ireland (Breeder - Woodridge Stables Ltd)
Draw 21
TIMEFORM VIEWBayside Boygeldingwhoshowedplentyto workon first time up whensecondof 10 inmaiden atRoscommon (7.5f, good) last month. Dropped to a sprint trip immediately and he’s open to improvement. TFRHHIII Official BHA Rating -
The Windsor Castle Stakes (Listed Race) (Class 1) - continued
Form Owner Trainer st lb (lbs)
15 RULER’S CONTROL (IRE) (94)
1 B c Territories (IRE) - Reinette (Dansili)
9 2 (128)
REEVES THOROUGHBRED RACING Joseph Sheridan
JOSEPH PATRICK O’BRIEN, Ireland
Groom - Michael Freaney (Breeder - Harriet & Jenny Byrne)
Draw 23
TIMEFORM VIEW Territories colt who attracted support and knew job when winning 7-runner maiden at the Curragh (5f, heavy) on debut back in March, just lasting home having gone on entering final 1f. Has since joined powerful connections and is open to improvement TFRHHHHI Official BHA Rating -
16 SALE SHARK (IRE) (21
)
1 Ch c Bayside Boy (IRE) - Bayja (IRE) (Giant’s Causeway (USA))
9 2 (128)
ORANGE & OWEN Oisin Murphy HUGO PALMER, Malpas
Groom - Paul Dell (Breeder - Ballylinch Stud)
Draw 3
TIMEFORM VIEW Bayside Boy colt who was favoured by the betting over those with experience and showed why when winning 6-runner maiden at Hamilton (5f, firm) 3 weeks ago, quickening to lead entering final 1f. Open to a fair amount of improvement with Murphy booked to ride. TFRHHHHI Official BHA Rating -
17 SERGEI DIAGHILEV (IRE) (25)
1 B c Wootton Bassett - Embellish (IRE) (Galileo (IRE))
9 2 (128)
D WESTERBERG/MRS J MAGNIER/M TABOR/D SMITH Ryan Moore AIDAN O’BRIEN, Ireland
TIMEFORM VIEW Wootton Bassett colt who justified odds-on favouritism in 8-runner maiden at the Curragh (6f, good to firm) last month, leading over 1f out. Sure to progress and demands considerable respect for connections who have won this race 3 times in the past 11 years. TFRHHHHI Official BHA Rating -
18 V
ICTORY GOLD
(IRE) (22) 9 2 (128)
24 B c Space Blues (IRE) - Jollify (IRE) (Manduro (GER)) BF GODOLPHIN David Probert SAEED BIN SUROOR, Newmarket
Groom - Vilas Shinde (Breeder - Godolphin)
Draw 13
TIMEFORM VIEW Space Blues colt who went the wrong way from his debut despite enjoying an experience edge over nearly all his rivals when fourth of 8 in maiden at Leicester (6f, firm) just over 3 weeks ago. First-time hood goes on. TFRHHIII Official BHA Rating -
19 WILD TERRAIN (GB) (12)
9 2 (
128)
10 Ch c Territories (IRE) - Child of Wild (FR) (Sepoy (AUS)) D BATTERS AND OWEN Zac Lloyd HUGO PALMER, Malpas
Groom - Ruth Hankey (Breeder - Child Of Wild Partnership)
TIMEFORM VIEW Territories colt who made a winning start at Hamilton (6f, good to firm) last month. Towards the head of the betting but failed to handle the track when twelfth of 13 in Woodcote Stakes at Epsom (6f, good to soft) 12 days ago. First-time blinkers now reached for. TFRHHIII Official BHA Rating -
The Windsor Castle Stakes (Listed Race) (Class 1) - continued
Form Owner
20 CONTROLLA (IRE) (31)
2 Gr f Night of Thunder (IRE) - Elshaadin (Dalakhani (IRE))
TIMEFORM VIEW Night of Thunder filly who ran a remarkable race pitched straight into pattern company when neck second of 6 to Victorious in Group 3 at Naas (6f, good to soft) on debut last month, though chance she might have been a bit flattered having challenged closest to stand rail. Clear pick on form. TFRHHHHH Official BHA Rating -
21 FREEDOM FLAME (IRE) (22)
41 B f Kodi Bear (IRE) - Fanrouge (IRE) (Red Clubs (IRE))
8 11 (123)
D THE WEATHERCOCK FIVE Hector Crouch RICHARD HUGHES, Upper Lambourn
Groom - Pradeep Singh (Breeder - Mrs Tina Cox)
Draw 20
TIMEFORM VIEW Kodi Bear filly who showed improved form to get off the mark switched to turf in 9-runner maiden at Redcar (6f, good to firm) just over 3 weeks ago. First-time hood goes on and she’ll need to improve significantly to have a say. TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating -
22 HARLEQUIN SKY (IRE) (19)
35 B f Dubawi Legend (IRE) - Its In The Air (IRE) (Whipper (USA))
8 11 (123)
JANE CHAPPLE-HYAM & HARLEQUIN DIRECT Cieren Fallon JANE CHAPPLE-HYAM, Newmarket
Groom - Ruby Tallant (Breeder - Philip & Orla Hore)
Draw 25
TIMEFORM VIEW Dubawi Legend filly who had shaped quite well on debut and wasn’t seen to best effect switched to all-weather/upped in trip when fifth of 6 in novice at Wolverhampton (7f) last month, weakening when badly hampered final 1f. Remains with potential. TFRHHIII Official BHA Rating -
23 MOONRISE (IRE) (21
)
8 11 (123)
1 B f Churchill (IRE) - Queen of Silca (Kingman) D MR AHMAD ALKHALLAFI P. J. McDonald ANDREW BALDING, Kingsclere
Groom - Gretel Heiden (Breeder - Mr A. A. Alkhallafi)
Draw 14
TIMEFORM VIEW Churchill filly who made a winning start to her career in 5-runner novice at Kempton (6f) 3 weeks ago, making all to score in cosy fashion. Looks sure to progress and win more races. TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating -
24 ON THE QUEUE TEE (GB) (26)
34 B f Massaat (IRE) - Kodikova (IRE) (Speightstown (USA))
MS H N PINNIGER & PARTNERS
J. S. MOORE, Upper Lambourn
Groom - Chantelle Still (Breeder - Mickley Stud Ltd)
8 11 (123)
Clifford Lee
Draw 5
TIMEFORM VIEW Massaat filly who knew her job when third of 6 in maiden at Salisbury (5f, good to soft) on debut last month. Matched that form when fourth of 5 in novice at Bath (5f, good to firm) 8 days later but is out of her depth in this. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 22/5/2026 it was reported that the horse ran without its right-fore shoe. TFRHHIII Official BHA Rating -
The Windsor Castle Stakes (Listed Race) (Class 1)
- continued
Form Owner Trainer st lb (lbs)
25 TROUBLESOME GUEST (IRE) (32) 8 11 (123)
3 B f Kodi Bear (IRE) - Trouble Afoot (IRE) (Acclamation)
TIMEFORM VIEW Kodi Bear filly who didn’t shape at all badly when third of 7 in novice at Newmarket (6f, good to firm) on debut last month. Entitled to progress but this is a completely different kettle of fish. TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating -
Result: 1st 2nd 3rd 4th
Distances: 1-2 2-3
Time: Min . Secs.
NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 25
Hood worn first time by No. 18, 21. Blinkers worn first time by No. 19.
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: HAVANA HURRICANE 2 9 5 Charles Bishop 7-1 (Eve Johnson Houghton) 23 ran
Forecast:
9-4 Sergei Diaghilev (IRE), 7-2 Controlla (IRE), 9-1 Ruler’s Control (IRE), Sale Shark (IRE), 11-1 Celeron (GB), 12-1 One Number (USA), 18-1 Alfred Wallace (GB), Green Sovereign (GB), 20-1 Boleto (IRE), Dance A Jig (GB), King of Cloughan (IRE), 25-1 Victory Gold (IRE), Moonrise (IRE), 28-1 Charted Course (GB), 33-1 A Bear Affair (IRE), Alpe d’Huez (IRE), Our Boy Bailey (IRE), 40-1 Freedom Flame (IRE), 66-1 Agitator (GB), 50-1 Dorigo (IRE), Troublesome Guest (IRE), 66-1 Ischgl (IRE), Wild Terrain (GB), 100-1 Harlequin Sky (IRE), 150-1 On The Queue Tee (GB)
Timeform Summary
A new-look Windsor Castle designed to strengthen the middle-distance and staying horse divisions. Preference is for CONTROLLA, who ran a remarkable race pitched straight into pattern company when finding only Victorious (leading contender for the Queen Mary earlier on the card) too strong at Naas Ballydoyle have a strong recent record in this and Sergei Diaghilev rates as a significant threat, while Joseph O’Brien looks to have a strong hand and One Number may prove best of his trio.
1. CONTROLLA (IRE)
2. SERGEI DIAGHILEV (IRE)
3. ONE NUMBER (USA)
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First Race 2 30 - THE QUEEN MARY STAKES (CLASS 1) (Group 2) (see page 34)
Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code; £99242 to the winning horse The second to receive £37625, the third £18830, the fourth £9380, the fifth £4707 and the sixth £2362; for two yrs old fillies only; FIVE FURLONGS (5f) (1,000 metres); Enter by noon, June 11th and pay £1750 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. June 15th. Weights: 9st 2lb each; ASCOT RACECOURSE LIMITED will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey In addition, a Challenge Cup will be presented to the winning owner, to be held until May next year The lad or girl in charge of the best turned out horse and the winning horse in this race will each receive a prize of £300 All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of LONGINES 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. 35 entries at £1750. - Closed June 11th, 2026
Second Race 3.05 - THE QUEEN’S VASE (CLASS 1) (Group 2) (see page 42)
Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code; £150281 to the winning horse The second to receive £56975, the third £28514, the fourth £14204, the fifth £7128 and the sixth £3577; for three yrs old only; ONE MILE about SIX FURLONGS (14f abt 34yds) (2,800 metres); Enter by noon, June 11th and pay £2650 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. June 15th. Weights: Colts and geldings 9st 2lb; fillies 8st 13lb Penalties, after August 31st, 2025, a winner of a Group 1 race 3lb; ASCOT RACECOURSE LIMITED will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey The lad or girl in charge of the best turned out horse and the winning horse in this race will each receive a prize of £300 The British Horseracing Authority’s Development Fund has generously contributed £15000 towards the prize money for this race. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of LONGINES 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. 17 entries at £2650. - Closed June 11th, 2026 Third Race 3 40 - THE DUKE OF CAMBRIDGE STAKES (CLASS 1) (Group 2) (see page 46) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code; £141775 to the winning horse The second to receive £53750, the third £26900, the fourth £13400, the fifth £6725 and the sixth £3375; for four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only; OLD MILE (7f abt 213yds) (1,500 metres); Enter by noon, June 11th and pay £2500 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m.
June 15th. Weights: 9st 2lb each Penalties, after August 31st, 2025, a winner of a Group 2 race 3lb Of a Group 1 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 both the best turned out horse and the winning horse in this race will receive a prize of £300 All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of LONGINES The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. The Ascot Racecourse Executive reserves the right to transfer this race to the Old Mile Course. (No confirmation of entry is required for Supplementary entries). 22 entries at £2500. - Closed June 11th, 2026 Fourth Race 4 20 - THE PRINCE OF WALES’S STAKES (CLASS 1) (Group 1) (see page 50) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code; £567100 to the winning horse The second to receive £215000, the third £107600, the fourth £53600, the fifth £26900 and the sixth £13500; for four yrs old and upwards; ONE MILE abt TWO FURLONGS (9f abt 212yds) (1,900 metres); Enter by noon, April 28th and pay £4370 stake, Scratch by noon, May 26th or pay £5000, Confirm by noon, June 11th and pay £3130, Supplementary Entry by noon, June 11th and pay £70000 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. June 15th. Weights: Colts and geldings 9st 2lb; fillies 8st 13lb NOTE: Horses will only be eligible to run in this race provided that they have a current BHA Handicap Rating of 80 or higher at midday of the confirmation stage. Horses which do not qualify for a rating may also be eligible providing the BHA Handicapper is satisfied that the horse’s racecourse performances up to and including the day before confirmation merit a provisional assessment of 80 or higher Horses which have not run will not be eligible. Southern Hemisphere Allowance: 4-y-o 2lb; ASCOT RACECOURSE LIMITED will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey In addition, a Challenge Cup will be presented to the winning owner, to be held until May next year The lad or girl in charge of the best turned out horse and the winning horse in this race will each receive a prize of £300 Breeders’ Cup Owners’ Premiums and the Breeders’ Cup “Win and You’re In” Program apply to this race. For full details, please contact Ascot Racecourse. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of LONGINES 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. THERE WILL BE A PARADE FOR THIS RACE 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 Runners will be paraded in the order requested by the Managing Executive on the day. (No confirmation of entry is required for Supplementary entries). The winner of The Prince of Wales’s Stakes (Class 1) (Group 1) on Wednesday, 17 June 2026 will receive automatic qualification to the Arlington Million (Grade 1)(1m 2f Turf) at Colonial Downs on 8 September, 2026. Japan Cup Bonus: the JRA will offer a bonus to any horse successful in the 2026 Prince of Wales’s Stakes (Class 1) (Group 1) which goes on to win or be placed in the Japan Cup. 24 entries, 7 at £4370, 8 at £9370, 9 at £12500. - Closed April 28th, 2026
Fifth Race 5.00 - THE ROYAL HUNT CUP (CLASS 2) (Heritage Handicap) (see page 54)
Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code; £90195 to the winning horse The second to receive £42297, the third £21157, the fourth £10570, the fifth £5285 and the sixth £2642; for three yrs old and upwards; ONE MILE (1,600 metres)Royal Hunt Cup Course (8f); Enter by noon, May 19th and pay £295 stake, Scratch by noon, June 2nd or pay £375, Confirm by noon, June 11th and pay £195, Declare by 10.00 a.m. June 15th. Lowest weight 8st 2lb; Highest weight not less than 9st 12lb Penalties, after May 23rd, 2026, a winner of a race 5lb Of 2 races 7lb NOTE: Any horse rated above 110 shall initially be treated as having that rating and the highest weight allotted shall be 9st 12lb. Subsequently, the excess over 110 in any rating shall be allotted to that horse without limitation to the highest weight to be carried.; ASCOT RACECOURSE LIMITED will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. The lad or girl in charge of the best turned out horse and the winning horse in this race will each receive a prize of £300 All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of LONGINES The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. The Ascot Racecourse Executive reserves the right to transfer this race to the Old Mile Course. This race will be restricted to 30 runners plus three reserves The three reserves will be nominated as R31, R32 and R33 The procedure for the allocation and operation of the reserves protocol will be as detailed in the notice headed ‘Reserves’ which has been published in The Racing Calendar and which also appears in the important notices following the Standard Conditions on the Racing Bulletin area of the BHA Racing Administration Internet site www2.racingadmin.co.uk. The British Horseracing Authority will amend the Weights and Handicapping Code in the event that raising of the weights at the 24-hour stage proves necessary Trainers are reminded of the provisions of paragraph 41 of the Race Entry Code which require that they must notify the Racing Calendar Office immediately when the decision has been made not to run and determine whether the weights will need to be raised. The British Horseracing Authority has modified the Declaration of Jockey section of the Race Entries Code and the Division of Races section of the Race Administration Code of the Rules of Racing for the purposes of this race. PLEASE NOTE: In accordance with the provisions of paragraph 9 of the Weights and Handicapping Code a horse must have run three times or more in order to qualify to run in this race. 62 entries, 6 at £295, 20 at £670, 36 at £865. - Closed May 19th, 2026
Sixth Race 5.35 - THE KENSINGTON PALACE STAKES (CLASS 2 FILLIES’ HANDICAP) (see page 62)
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 fillies and mares only, Rated 0-105 (also open to such horses rated 106 and 107 - see Standard Conditions); ONE MILE (1,600 metres) Royal Hunt Cup Course (8f); Enter by noon, June 11th and pay £600 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. June 15th. 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 LONGINES 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 30 runners plus three reserves. The three reserves will be nominated as R31, R32 and R33. The procedure for the allocation and operation of the reserves protocol will be as detailed in the notice headed ‘Reserves’ which 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. 33 entries at £600. - Closed June 11th, 2026 Seventh Race 6.10 - THE WINDSOR CASTLE STAKES (CLASS 1) (Listed Race) (see page 68)
Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code; £70887 to the winning horse The second to receive £26875, the third £13450, the fourth £6700, the fifth £3362 and the sixth £1687; for two yrs old only, whose SIRE won a race in excess of six furlongs and 110 yards (in excess of 1308 metres) as a two-year-old, or a race in excess of seven furlongs and 110 yards (in excess of 1509m) as a three-year-old or older; SIX FURLONGS (6f) (1,200 metres); Enter by noon, June 11th and pay £625 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. June 15th. Weights: Colts and geldings 9st 2lb; fillies 8st 11lb Penalties, a winner of a Listed race 3lb Of a Pattern race 5lb; ASCOT RACECOURSE LIMITED will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. In addition, a Challenge Cup will be presented to the winning owner, to be held until May next year. The lad or girl in charge of the best turned out horse and the winning horse in this race will each receive a prize of £300 All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of LONGINES
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. 41 entries at £625. - Closed June 11th, 2026
Royal Ascot Second Day Wednesday 17th 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 Richard Fuller
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 & David Hicks
Veterinary Officers
Amy Hawthorn, Kanichi Kusano, Kate Maxwell, Sally Taylor, Lucinda Tyler
Clerks of the Scales
Paul Champion & Graham Ford
Equine Welfare and Integrity Officers
Will Seely, Darren Stone, Carol Leggett, Christine Hannaford, Vince McKevitt, Kelly Corke, Sam Davies, Peter Double, Sarah Collins, Steve Fox, Mark Lashley
Ian McGregor CVO o*†
Nick Smith LVO o*†
Jonathan Parker o*
Tom Johnson*
Sam Thompson*
Christopher Collard †
Assistant Steward Chris Hill
Raceday Assistants Ben Ford & Gwen Thomas
Handicappers
Dominic Gardiner-Hill & Rachel Brierley-Ambrose
Medical Officers
Dr Peter Johnson, Dr Linsey Whitley, Dr Henry Knott, Dr Amy Lambert, Dr Guy Mitchell, Dr Ramy Saker
Veterinary Surgeons
Simon Knapp, CVO, BVetMed,BSc, MRCVS
Bobby McEwen, BVSc, MRCVS
Clive Hamblin, BVetMed, MRCVS
Jamie Knapp, BVSc, MRCVS
Ian Wright, BVSc, MRCVS
Commentators
Ian Bartlett & Stewart Machin
Betting Ring Managers
Andrew Boardley, Vicki Moore, Mixe Oxley, Grant Newman, Sarah Woodborne
