Royal Ascot Racecard - Wednesday 18th June by Weatherbys

ROYAL ASCOT

10.30am – Gates Open

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

2.00pm – The Royal Procession

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

2.30pm – First Race

With prize money of over £10 million, Royal Ascot stages seven top-class Flat races each day contested by the world’s finest racehorses. Today’s opener is the Group 2 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 over £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, run over the minimum distance of five furlongs and restricted to two-year-olds

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 *Scan for Map

Village Enclosure – Loren Bar

Windsor Enclosure – Danedream Bar

Royal Ascot: A Brief History

“Ideal for horses to gallop at full stretch.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Trophy Presenters

We are delighted to welcome the following here today

The Queen Mary Stakes

Presentation by Mr Jasper Conran OBE

Jasper Conran is an internationally renowned British designer. He has dressed several members of the Royal Family, film stars and a large swathe of the British public. He has worked extensively in theatre, most recently designing the sets and costumes for Sir Frederick Ashton’s ‘Les Rendezvous’ for the Royal Ballet. Aside from that he is also a hotelier and restaurateur, opening his hotel ‘Villa Mabrouka’ in Tangier, Morocco in 2023.

The Queen’s Vase Presentation by Their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester

The Duke of Cambridge Stakes Presentation by Mr Robert Harris CBE

Robert Harris is a British novelist renowned for historical and political thrillers. Working as a BBC reporter and political editor before turning to fiction, his debut novel, Fatherland, became an international bestseller. Acclaimed for works including Enigma, Pompeii, and his Cicero Trilogy, his novels have sold more than ten million copies and been translated into forty languages. Nine of his books have been adapted for cinema and television including The Ghost Writer, An Officer and a Spy, for which he co-wrote the screenplays with director Roman Polanski, and most recently, Conclave. He was awarded a CBE in 2025 for services to literature.

The Prince of Wales’s Stakes Presentation by His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales

The Royal Hunt Cup Presentation by Mr Ben Callegari

Ben Callegari is Brand Manager of Longines UK & Ireland. Having spent 15 years in the watch and jewellery industry, he joined Longines in January 2024 after leading one of Swatch Group’s sister brands for the previous 4 years.

The Kensington Palace Stakes

Presentation by Dame Jessica Ennis-Hill DBE

Jessica Ennis-Hill is one of Great Britain’s most celebrated track and field athletes. A specialist heptathlete, the pinnacle of her athletic career was when she won the gold medal on Super Saturday at the London 2012 Olympics. She won three World titles in 2009, 2011 and 2015 (just fifteen months after giving birth to her son Reggie), and won a silver medal at the Rio Olympics in 2016. Since retiring, Jessica has become the cornerstone of the BBC’s athletics coverage and hosts the Golden Minds podcast. She was made a Dame in 2017 for services to athletics.

The Windsor Castle Stakes

Presentation by The Reverend Richard Coles

From pop star to priest, broadcaster and best-selling author, Reverend Richard Coles’ CV could easily be the work of a fantasist. He was the instrumentalist half of 1980s band the Communards who boasted the biggest-selling single of 1986, Don’t Leave Me This Way; making Richard the world’s only vicar to have had a No.1 record. Author of the Canon Clement murder mysteries and Sunday Times bestseller The Madness of Grief, in 2024 he reached the final of I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here! Richard regularly hosts industry award dinners and delivers keynote speeches at conferences on wide-ranging topics.

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 their ability and potential to perform at Group 1 level. American trainer Wesley Ward has an exceptional record in the race having saddled the winner four times since 2009.

3.05pm The Queen’s Vase (Group 2)

Promoted to Group 2 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 and winners of the race often go on to compete in the Gold Cup in future years. Estimate, owned by Queen Elizabeth II, and star stayer Stradivarius are the most recent Queen’s Vase winners (2012 and 2017 respectively) to win the historic Gold Cup in subsequent seasons.

3.40pm The Duke of Cambridge Stakes (Group 2)

Run as the Windsor Forest Stakes until 2013, this race was a new addition to the Royal Meeting in 2004 and part of an industry-wide initiative to encourage connections of the leading Classic generation fillies from the previous year to keep their stars in training. It is only open 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.

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 upgraded to Group 1 status and restricted to four-year-olds and upwards. The race is now worth £1 million in prize money and is one of the features of the week.

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 realigned as part of the previous redevelopment.

5.35pm The Kensington Palace Stakes (Class 2 Handicap)

A new handicap introduced in 2021 for four-year-old and upwards fillies and mares. 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 is now run over the minimum distance of five furlongs and restricted to two-year-olds. The 2020 renewal was won by Tactical for Queen Elizabeth II, a homebred 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.

HENRYCAVILL

Longines Spirit Zulu Time 1925 -

The Official Watch of Royal Ascot 2025

AtRoyal Ascot 2025,the Swisswatch brand Longines is proud to present a new model, the Longines Spirit Zulu Time 1925, marking the 100th anniversary of the brand’s first dual time zone wristwatch from 1925. Powered by a self-winding movement developed exclusively for Longines, this timepiece connects a legacy of horological innovation with the contemporary needs of global travellers.

Since the late 19th century, Longines has offered precise solutions for travellers navigating multiple time zones. In 1925, Longines introduced the first dual-time zone wristwatch, the “Zulu Time”. The dial featured the colourful maritime flag representing the letter “Z”, which signifies the time at the zero meridian in Greenwich, London, now known as Universal Time (UTC +0). In 2022, Longines reinterpreted this historic timepiece by launching the Longines Spirit Zulu Time collection, boasting state-of-the-art watchmaking technology The collection quickly established itself as an essential companion for modern globetrotters, with its precise GMT functionality and distinctive aesthetic.

Now in 2025, to celebrate the centennial of this groundbreaking timepiece, the brand proudly unveils the Longines Spirit Zulu Time 1925 This commemorative edition features a 39-mm stainless steel case with a bidirectional rotating bezel adorned with exquisite 18K rose-gold cap, circular-brushed insert a first for the collection and 24-hour graduations, enabling the wearer to track a third time zone. The meticulously engraved numbers and indexes add both depth and refinement to the design, whilethechoiceofrosegold,whichcontainscopper,payshomagetothecopperstripmarkingthePrime (or “zero”) Meridian that is embedded in the ground at the Royal Observatory at Greenwich, erected 350 years ago.

A true (or “traveller”) GMT watch, it is powered by the exclusive Longines calibre L844.4, a self-winding mechanical movement with a silicon balance spring and innovative components that make it up to 10 times more resistant to magnetic fields than the ISO 764 standard requires. The Longines Spirit Zulu Time 1925 comes with both a stainless steel bracelet featuring a doublefolding safety clasp and a black NATO strap with a pin buckle.

This timepiece honours not only the brand’s innovative past but also its continued commitment to precision, elegance and the pioneering spirit that has characterised Longines throughout its history, while connecting a legacy of horological innovation with the contemporary needs of global travellers. This anniversary edition stands as a testament to how the art of fine watchmaking can bridge both time and distance, remaining as relevant in today’s interconnected world as it was a century ago.

WHAT IS WORLD POOL?

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

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

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

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

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

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

1-4 declared runnersNo place pool

5 & 6 declared runners

7-20 declared runners

21 or more declared runners

1st or 2nd

(void if less than 4 runners)

1st, 2nd or 3rd

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

1st, 2nd, 3rd or 4th

(4 places remain for 20 or less runners)

At the Heart of our Community

As part of our Ascot Racecourse Supports community and charity programme, a number of initiatives and activities will be taking place throughout Royal Ascot. We have again created a dedicated schools viewing and picnic area on Ascot Heath for the Tuesday and Wednesday providing up to 500 local school children the opportunity to watch the spectacle of the Royal Procession and racing. This initiative forms part of our wider schools’ engagement programme which includes sustainability and hospitality educational tours; annual art, fashion, photography and baking competitions plus history tours incorporating a meet & greet with our equine ambassador, Side Glance.

On Monday, 16th June, we had the pleasure of inviting 270 staff members from across 34 local charities to enjoy a trial lunch service, giving our team the opportunity to hone their skills for the week ahead, whilst rewarding these hard-working guests.

Throughout the week we look forward to welcoming members of the local community including those who were successful in the annual local resident ticket ballot. We are incredibly grateful for their support during Royal Ascot and throughout the year and wish them all a marvellous afternoon of racing.

We would also like to take this opportunity to acknowledge the important role that our local services and personnel play in supporting the racecourse/racegoers and thank those that are working throughout the event

LONGINES MINIDOLCEVITA

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

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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

Get It - 1 min 10.48 seconds - 2025 Handicap Stakes

Blue Point - 1 min 11.05 seconds - 2017 Pavilion Stakes

Pinatubo - 1 min 25.73 seconds - 2019 Chesham Stakes

Galician - 1 min 24.28 seconds - 2013 International

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

Alpha Centauri - 1 min 35.89 seconds - 2018 Coronation Stakes

Ribchester - 1 min 36.60 seconds - 2017 Queen Anne Stakes

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

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

Illinois - 3 mins 0.57 seconds - 2024 Queen’s Vase

Mizzou - 3 mins 24.12 seconds - 2015 Sagaro Stakes

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

Pallasator - 4 mins 45.24 secs - 2018 Queen Alexandra Stakes

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

The Aga Khan IV’s Lasting Legacy

His Highness Prince Karim al-Hussaini Aga Khan IV was already well acquainted with Ascot by the time he had his first winner at the Royal Meeting with Dazari in 1983. In fact, Shergar’s victory in the 1981 King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes was by far his highest profile winner at the track, over his subsequent 17 Royal Ascot victories as an owner.

Shergar may have subsequently joined public folklore for his disappearance rather than for his amazing performances on the track, but the Aga Khan IV’s colt was a generational talent who had won the Derby by ten lengths and the Irish equivalent at a canter The King George proved to be his last victory, a four-length success achieved with authority and wowing the huge crowd in attendance at Ascot. He was retired to the Aga Khan’s stud after a fourthplaced effort in the St Leger but was abducted on 8th February 1983 and never seen again.

But Shergar was far from the last champion to race to victory with those vaunted bloodlines –both equine and human. The Aga Khan III, the grandfather of the Aga Khan IV, had his first win at the Royal Meeting in 1922 with Cos in the Queen Mary Stakes – 14 and a half years before the birth of the grandson who would eventually inherit his position.

The Aga Khan IV’s father, Prince Aly Khan, bought out his father’s bloodstock interests after his passing in 1957 Sadly, his most prominent Royal Ascot success came one month after his own untimely death in May 1960, when Sheshoon took the Gold Cup that June, with Venture VII winning the St James’s Palace Stakes in the same week. But with such passion, investment, and eyes for equine excellence in the family, it was only natural that the Aga Khan IV would continue that legacy.

With the vast majority of the Aga Khan family’s horses having been moved to Chantilly, France, in the 1950s, it was expected that Royal Ascot winners would become a less frequent occurrence after three generations of the family had enjoyed success. But in 1978, the Aga Khan IV resumed his interests in British racing by sending yearlings to Sir Michael Stoute and Fulke Johnson-Houghton – Shergar would be part of the second crop sent to Stoute in 1979. And in 1983, Dazari – also trained by Stoute – became the Aga Khan IV’s first Royal Ascot winner in the King George V Handicap, starting a four-year run of successes culminating with the progressive Dihistan winning the Hardwicke Stakes in 1986.

HH The Aga Khan

Azamour – 2004

The turn of the millennium would bring perhaps the best year for the Aga Khan IV at Royal Ascot – a treble on the opening day of the 2000 meeting. Kalanisi got things off to the perfect start with a battling victory over Dansili in the Queen Anne Stakes before Dalampour justified favouritism in the Queen’s Vase with a facile success. Sir Michael Stoute and Kieren Fallon combined for the first two, but the hat-trick was completed by the Oxx-Murtagh pairing once again as Katiykha held off Gallery God in the Duke Of Edinburgh Stakes.

The following day, Sendawar was sent off favourite for the Prince of Wales’s Stakes but couldn’t lay a hoof on the mighty Dubai Millennium. Meanwhile Enzeli was unable to repeat his Gold Cup heroics of the previous year as Kayf Tara regained the crown he’d lost in 1999. Nevertheless, that opening day treble meant the Aga Khan IV’s total of three wins was unmatched by any other owner at that year’s Royal Meeting.

Balakheri’s 2002 King Edward VII Stakes win was sandwiched by two winless years at Royal Ascot although 2003 saw Alamshar put in one of the iconic King George performances. After beating odds-on favourite Dalakhani – also owned by the Aga Khan IV – in the Irish Derby, Alamshar then came to Ascot and dismantled a top-class field including previous Group 1 winners Sulamani, Kris Kin, Bollin Eric, Falbrav, Warrsan, and favourite Nayef.

2004 brought another top-class colt to the Royal Meeting – Azamour. After an encouraging performance in the 2000 Guineas and an agonising near-miss in the Irish equivalent, he finally gained a Group 1 success in the St James’s Palace Stakes with a battling win over Diamond Green. The following year, with the Royal Meeting held at York due to Ascot’s redevelopment, he confirmed his status as one of the best middle-distance horses in the world when taking the Prince of Wales’s Stakes, beating the likes of Ouija Board and Elvstroem.

Following that golden era of success, Royal Ascot victories became rarer for the Aga Khan IV’s horses although the crowds were treated to some thrilling performances over the last 20 years. In 2015, Ervedya got up in the shadows of the post to beat Found in the Coronation Stakes, then eight years later, Tahiyra did what was expected of her in taking the same race.

His final winner at Royal Ascot was one of the most visually impressive of the 2024 meeting. Calandagan cruised away from his challengers in the King Edward VII Stakes, delivering a 17th winner at the Royal Meeting for the Aga Khan IV, who passed away on 4th February 2025. But with the likes of sires Erevann, Siyouni, Vadeni and Zarak as well as countless mares continuing the long-established bloodlines of his breeding empire, his influence on the sport will live on for a very long time.

Tahiyra - 2023

Retraining of Racehorses Donation

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

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

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

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

We wish Ryan the best of luck with his 4 rides today:

2.30pm – True Love

3.05pm – Shackleton

4.20pm – Los Angeles

5.00pm – The Liffey

THE ROYAL PROCESSION

A Regal Tradition Through the Ages

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Insuring Greatness

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

Equine Welfare at Royal Ascot

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

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

• A cardiac assessment

• A trot up over 25 metres in a straight line

• An examination of the musculoskeletal system

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

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

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

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

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

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How To Read Your Racecard

Colour of horse

B = Bay

Br = Brown

Ch = Chestnut

Gr = Grey

Horse’s number on saddlecloth

Sex of horse

c = colt

h = horse

g = gelding

f = filly

m = mare

Sire

Horse’s name

Dam

No. of days since last ran

Weight Stones/ lbs (lbs)

Age of horse

Damsire

7 ROSALLION (IRE) (24) 3

Draw

9 2 (128)

1131-21 C B c Blue Point (IRE) - Rosaline (IRE) (New Approach (IRE) SHEIKH MOHAMMED OBAID AL MAKTOUM Sean Levey

RICHARD HANNON, Marlborough Breeder - Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum)

DRAW

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

Owner’s Colours

C = Course winner

CD = Course & Distance winner

D = Distance winner

BF = Beaten favourite

Previous Performances

/ = denotes new season

– = denotes new year

d = disqualified

r = ran out

U= unseated rider

P= pulled up

Form Guide

Owner

Timeform Star Rating

Official BHA Rating

Trainer and location of training establishment

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

Country where horse is trained

Jockey’s Name

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

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

The Prince of Wales’s Stakes

THE LAST WINNERS HAD 36 GROUP

WINS BETWEEN THEM

1

SINCE THE RACE WAS UPGRADED TO A GROUP 1,

22 OF THE 25 WINNERS HAD CONTESTED A GROUP 1 LAST-TIME-OUT

10 OF THE LAST 22 WINNERS

W E R E IN TH E TO P 3 IN T H E BE TT IN G MA RK ET

THE AVERAGE WINNING STARTING PRICE IN THE LAST 10 Y E A R S 5/1 17

10 OF THE LAST 12 WINNERS HAD A RATING OF 119 OR HIGHER

3 OF THE LAST 10 WINNERS WERE TRAINED BY AIDAN O’BRIEN

Feature Race Analysis

Shadwell Estate Company Ltd are highly represented again with Anmaat after superstar Mostahdaf cruised to victory in 2023. The son of Awtaad is already a course and distance winner after landing last year’s QIPCO Champion Stakes at 40-1. Versatile on all ground, he should go well. Aidan O’Brien has won this three times in the last 10 years and today saddles two. Ryan Moore guided Auguste Rodin to victory last year and today picks the hat-trick seeking Los Angeles, who defied Anmaat in the Tattersalls Gold Cup by half a length. That form looks strong and these two can battle out the finish, while Wayne Lordan could be the pace angle on the Ballydoyle second string Continuous.

See The Fire couldn’t have been more impressive when bolting up by 12 lengths in the Dubai Middleton Stakes at York. Her fillies’ allowance could make her a key player here and it will be interesting to see how she gets on back against the males. Ombudsman was unbeaten as a three-year-old and returned to action with a strong performance in the Brigadier Gerard Stakes at Sandown. He has yet to tackle the highest level but could prove the new kid on the block in this company. The French raider Map Of Stars is the unknown quantity in the field but lots of his success have been produced on softer ground. It is almost impossible to rule out the connections of Wathnan Racing in what looks an ultra-competitive renewal of the Prince Of Wales’s Stakes.

Last year’s winner Auguste Rodin

2024 10/12 Auguste Rodin 13/8F

2021 111- Love 11/10F A P O’Brien (Ire) 1st Yorkshire Oaks

2020 2121-1 Lord North 5/1 J H M Gosden 1st Brigadier Gerard Stakes

2016 011-15 My Dream Boat 16/1 C G Cox 5th Prix d’Ispahan

2015 2-13- Free Eagle 5/2F D K Weld (Ire) 3rd QIPCO Champion Stakes

Top Rated Horses

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2 . 3 0 p m Th e Qu ee n Ma r y St ak e s ( Gr ou p 2)

19 SOCIETY KISS

Trainer: Ralph Beckett

3 .0 5 p m Th e Qu ee n’s Va s e ( G r o u p 2)

4 DEVIL’S ADVOCATE

Trainer: John & Thady Gosden

Jockey: Hector Crouch

1 CINDERELLA’S DREAM

Trainer: Charlie Appleby

Jockey: William Buick

1 ANMAAT

Trainer: Owen Burrows

27 MY CLOUD

Trainer: Roger Varian

1 RAINBOWS EDGE

Trainer: John & Thady Gosden

Jockey: Jim Crowley

OLD IS GOLD

Trainer: Andrew Balding

Jockey: Silvestre De Sousa

Jockey: William Buick

Jockey: James Doyle

2.30 First Race

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

The Queen Mary Stakes

(Group 2)

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

(Class 1) Advertised total prize fund £150,000 (FOR CONDITIONS OF THIS RACE SEE PAGE 78)

Stalls - Centre

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

1 AMERICA (IRE) (26) 9 2 (128)

31 B f Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Madonnadelrosario (IRE) (Caravaggio (USA))

D MEMO, PETER LEIDEL, LADY SHEILA STABLE Tom Marquand BRIAN MEEHAN, Manton

Groom - Mangu Singh (Breeder - Barronstown Stud)

Draw 24

TIMEFORM VIEW €190,000 yearling, Starspangledbanner ﬁlly who didn’t need to improve a great deal on her debut when landing 6-runner novice at Bath 4 weeks ago. Form is ordinary in the context of this TFRHHIII Official BHA Rating -

2 CAITLIN G (GB) (9)

0 B f Bangkok (IRE) - Sara Dream (FR) (Oasis Dream)

9 2 (128)

MR JIM GILL Kyle McHugh

MICHAEL KEADY, Newmarket

Groom - Marco Sanna (Breeder - DahlBury)

Draw 6

TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled April 11. 1,000 gns yearling, Bangkok ﬁlly. Dam French 2-y-o 1m winner out of useful winner up to 6.5f (including at 2 yrs) Kenouska. Brushed aside on debut at Windsor so easy to look elsewhere.

TFRHIIII Official BHA Rating -

3 CARDIFF BY THE SEA (IRE) (31)

9 2 (128)

2 B f St Mark’s Basilica (FR) - Piece of Paradise (IRE) (Holy Roman Emperor (IRE)) BERNICK/O’BRIEN/SHANAHAN/O’FLYNN Oisin Murphy J. A. STACK, Ireland

Groom - Sarah McCory (Breeder - Rockﬁeld Farm)

Draw 16

TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled February 23. 320,000 gns 2-y-o, St Mark’s Basilica ﬁlly. Half-sister to useful winner up to 1m Al Qudra. Dam 2-y-o 5f winner. Clearly very popular at the breeze-ups and produced a very promising effort behind a smart 2-y-o on debut at Naas. Will progress. TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating -

4 COME ON EIBHLIN (IRE)

(-) 9 2 (128)

B f Space Blues (IRE) - Absolutely Right (IRE) (Teoﬁlo (IRE))

HOLD MY BEER, B. LITTLE & N. CLARK Josephine Gordon DYLAN CUNHA, Newmarket

Groom - Mark Bent (Breeder - David Mooney)

Draw 1

TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled May 16. €15,000 foal, 22,000 gns yearling, Space Blues ﬁlly. Half-sister to 5f/6f Stay Smart. Dam 2-y-o 7f winner who stayed 1 1/4m. Very stiff ask on debut.

TFRHIIII Official BHA Rating -

The Queen Mary Stakes (Group 2) (Class 1) - continued

Form Owner

5 ESKIMO PIE (IRE) (20)

Trainer st lb (lbs)

23 B f Kodi Bear (IRE) - Sussex Garden (IRE) (Acclamation)

9 2 (128)

JANE CHAPPLE-HYAM & GORDON LI Dylan Browne McMonagle

JANE CHAPPLE-HYAM, Newmarket

Groom - Genevieve Hippisley (Breeder - Rathbarry Stud)

Draw 3

TIMEFORM VIEW Kodi Bear ﬁlly who showed plenty of speed when placed both starts at up to 6f. Capable of winning a race, but this could prove a tough ask.

6 ETERNAL SOLACE (GB) (33)

TFRHHIII Official BHA Rating -

9 2 (128)

15 B or Br f Tasleet - Yes Always (IRE) (No Nay Never (USA))

D THE COOL SILK PARTNERSHIP Jason Watson

OLLIE SANGSTER, Marlborough

Groom - Libby Swallow (Breeder - The Cool Silk Partnership)

Draw 22

TIMEFORM VIEW Bred to be sharp and made the perfect start in 7-runner maiden at Brighton in April. Made effort away from the action when 2 3/4 lengths ﬁfth of 9 to Secret Hideaway in Listed race at York and perhaps still has a bigger effort in her.

TFRHHIII Official BHA Rating -

7 FLOWERHEAD (IRE) (11)

21 B f Starman - Tuileries Garden (IRE) (Champs Elysees)

9 2 (128)

D AMO RACING LIMITED Colin Keane

CHARLIE CLOVER, Newmarket

Groom - Meredith Charter (Breeder - Tally-Ho Stud)

Draw 7

TIMEFORM VIEW Promising debut from a tricky draw at Wolverhampton and conﬁrmed that promise when landing 7-runner maiden at Chepstow 11 days ago. Should improve again, but she’ll certainly need to be more competitive here.

TFRHHIII Official BHA Rating -

8 GUERNSEY LADY (IRE) (18)

4301 B f Coulsty (IRE) - Grandee Daisy (Sepoy (AUS))

D TREVOR GALLIENNE & DAVID EVANS

DAVID EVANS, Abergavenny

Groom - Faye Clarke (Breeder - Baroda Stud)

9 2 (128)

John Egan

Draw 17

TIMEFORM VIEW Putexperiencetogooduseagainstthefavouredrailwhenwinning6-runnernoviceatLingﬁeld18daysago. This looks too demanding.

9 HARRY’S GIRL (GB) (33)

TFRHIIII Official BHA Rating -

9 2 (128)

12 Ch f Harry Angel (IRE) - Autumn Magic (Brazen Beau (AUS))

D BF CRAIG BLOOR, WILL SALTHOUSE & R HANNON Sean Levey

RICHARD HANNON, Marlborough

Groom - Mohammed Shamim Ahktar (Breeder - Peter Ridgers)

Draw 19

TIMEFORM VIEW Harry Angel ﬁlly who overcame greenness to bag 7-runner maiden at Newmarket (5f, good to soft) on debut in April. That race didn’t really work out but she stepped forward herself when 1/2-length second of 9 to Secret Hideaway in Listed race at York, collared late.

TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating -

The

Queen Mary Stakes (Group 2) (Class 1) -

Form Owner

10 JUSTICE TWICE (IRE) (18)

0222 B f Inns of Court (IRE) - Second Life (IRE) (Dubawi (IRE))

Trainer st lb (lbs)

9 2 (128)

AL JASRA RACING Hollie Doyle

HILAL KOBEISSI, Newmarket

Groom - Rosanna lambert (Breeder - Mr A. Al-Mulla)

Draw 20

TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden after 4 runs but stuck to her task 1 1/4 lengths second of 6 to Guernsey Lady in novice at Lingﬁeld, not as well positioned as the winner who had the rail. Looks up against it in this company.

TFRHIIII Official BHA Rating -

11 LENNILU (USA) (39)

11 Gr or Ro f Leinster (USA) - Lulu’s Pom Pom (USA) (Pomeroy (USA))

9 2 (128)

D BUSHNELL,DUNNE,HARRINGTON,HOFFMAN,MILEY,WILKINSON Luis Saez

PATRICK L. BIANCONE, USA

(Breeder - Helen Barbazon & Joseph Barbazon)

Draw 13

TIMEFORM VIEW Has made a promising start to career, winning 12-runner ﬁllies maiden special weight at Keeneland in April and followed up in 11-runner non-graded stakes on turf at Gulfstream last time by 3 3/4 lengths from Bibi Dahl, easily. Fascinating US raider. TFRHHHHI Official BHA Rating -

12 LOVE OLIVIA (GB) (33)

13 Gr f Havana Grey - Step Sister (Twilight Son)

D AMO RACING LIMITED

K. R. BURKE, Leyburn

Groom - Alice Kettlewell (Breeder - Whitsbury Manor Stud)

9 2 (128)

David Egan

Draw 8

TIMEFORM VIEW Havana Grey ﬁlly who landed the odds with the minimum of fuss on debut in 4-runner maiden at Wolverhampton (5.1f) 25 days ago. Merely matched that form when 1 1/4 lengths third of 9 to Secret Hideaway in Listed race at York. TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating -

13 MISS YECHANCE (IRE) (23)

1 Ch f Cotai Glory - Rosie Bassett (Wootton Bassett)

D AL LEITH RACING CLUB

JACK MORLAND, Newmarket

Groom - Rachel Davies (Breeder - Tally-Ho Stud)

9 2 (128)

Neil Callan

Draw 11

TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled February 7. £32,000 Cotai Glory ﬁlly. Dam, 2-y-o 5f winner, half-sister to useful winner up to 9f Fuente Ovejuna, out of half-sister to US Grade 1 11/4m winner Mast Track. Bred to be sharp and well on top at the ﬁnish when making all at Redcar 3 weeks ago. Open to progress.

14 PARIS CARVER (USA) (24)

TFRHHIII Official BHA Rating -

9 2 (128)

4 Br f Bolt D’oro (USA) - Orquidias Biz (USA) (Fed Biz (USA))

AMO RACING LIMITED Rossa Ryan

ADRIAN MURRAY, Ireland (Breeder - Machmer Hall)

Draw 14

TIMEFORM VIEW US-bred ﬁlly and sales price rocketed to £600,000 this year. Knew her job when fourth of 13 starting out at the Curragh over 6f and now drops back in trip.

TFRHHIII Official BHA Rating -

The Queen Mary Stakes (Group 2) (Class 1) - continued

Form Owner Trainer st lb (lbs)

15 REVIVAL POWER (IRE) (32)

1 Ch f Bungle Inthejungle - Titian Saga (IRE) (Titus Livius (FR))

9 2 (128)

D KING POWER RACING CO LTD David Allan

TIM EASTERBY, Malton

Groom - Amy Thorpe (Breeder - Newlands House Stud)

Draw 9

TIMEFORM VIEW €125,000 yearling, Bungle Inthejungle ﬁlly. Sister to 3 winners, including very smart 5f winner Winter Power and winner up to 6f Jungle Fever. Dam 2-y-o 6f winner. Managed to overcome obvious signs of inexperience when landing 8-runner maiden at Thirsk a month ago. Sure to progress.

16 SECRET HIDEAWAY (IRE) (33)

TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating -

9 2 (128)

21 B f Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Ejaazah (IRE) (Acclamation)

D MEDALLION WESTON TROMMER SHANAHAN HYDE P. J. McDonald

ADRIAN KEATLEY, Malton

Groom - Emma Dwan (Breeder - Summerhill Bloodstock)

Draw 18

TIMEFORM VIEW Starspangledbanner ﬁlly who was much sharper with her debut behind her and caused a 33/1 surprise in the Listed Marygate at York a month ago. Stiffer 5f will be in her favour and she can improve further.

TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating -

17 SHINE ON ME (GB) (18)

3 B f Havana Grey - Motsi Ma Boati (Fountain of Youth (IRE))

BF WATHNAN RACING

ARCHIE WATSON, Upper Lambourn

Groom - Remie Morgan (Breeder - Bearstone Stud)

9 2 (128)

James McDonald

Draw 12

TIMEFORM VIEW £160,000 breeze-up buy who showed something to work on behind Guernsey Lady and Justice Twice on debut at Lingﬁeld 18 days ago. No surprise were she to improve by that pair but still up against it in this level.

TFRHHIII Official BHA Rating -

18 SOCIAL EXCLUSION (GB) (42)

10 B f Lope Y Fernandez (IRE) - She’s Amazing (Showcasing)

9 2 (128)

D THE GREDLEY FAMILY Silvestre De Sousa

JAMES OWEN, Newmarket

Groom - Rhea Betts (Breeder - Ian Riggs)

Draw 23

TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled February 3. 8,000 gns foal, 45,000 gns yearling, Lope Y Fernandez ﬁlly. Knew her job and readily took care of 2 rivals at Southwell in April but found the Lily Agnes all too much a month later. Blinkers reached for. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 7/5/2025 it was reported that the horse never travelled.

19 SOCIETY KISS (GB) (40)

1 B f A’Ali (IRE) - One Kiss (Sayif (IRE))

TFRHIIII Official BHA Rating -

9 2 (128)

CD MR CLARENCE BENNIE ROBINSON Hector Crouch

RALPH BECKETT, Kimpton Down (Breeder - Llety Farms)

Draw 10

TIMEFORM VIEW A’Ali ﬁlly. Half-sister to 3 winners, including 5f-6f winner Just A Spark and 6f winner Heart of Darkness and she looked potentially useful herself when landing 13-runner C&D maiden by 2 1/2 lengths from Justice Twice, comfortably. Looks well worth a shot at this level with improvement on the cards. TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating -

The Queen Mary Stakes (Group 2) (Class 1) - continued

Form Owner Trainer st lb (lbs)

20 SOLANA ROSE (IRE) (20)

61 B f Mehmas (IRE) - Rabaabah (IRE) (Shamardal (USA))

9 2 (128)

AKELA THOROUGHBREDS LIMITED Daniel Tudhope

DAVID O’MEARA, Upper Helmsley

Groom - Charlotte Mulhall (Breeder - Tally-Ho Stud)

Draw 2

TIMEFORM VIEW Showed why she was pitched into Listed company on debut (sixth of 9 in the Marygate) when landing the odds over 6f at Ripon a fortnight later, showing plenty of dash. Sure to build on that and she could be useful.

TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating -

21 SPICY MARG (GB) (45)

1 B f Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Main Desire (IRE) (High Chaparral (IRE))

9 2 (128)

D ELB BLOODSTOCK LTD Kieran Shoemark

MICHAEL BELL, Newmarket

Groom - Abigail Francis (Breeder - Branton Court Stud LLP)

Draw 5

TIMEFORM VIEW Starspangledbanner ﬁlly. Half-sister to 7f-1m winner Urban Decay and 1m/8.6f winner Radiant Beauty Dam, 5f winner (including at 2 yrs), half-sister to useful 7f-1 1/4m winner Jungle Cove. Good-looking ﬁlly who looked a useful prospect when readily landing 4-runner novice at Newmarket last month. TFRHHHHI Official BHA Rating -

22 STAYA (GB) (27)

1 Gr f Havana Grey - Greach (IRE) (Gregorian (IRE))

9 2 (128)

D KHK RACING Callum Shepherd

GEORGE SCOTT, Newmarket

Groom - Rosie Beanland (Breeder - Whitsbury Manor Stud)

Draw 4

TIMEFORM VIEW Sales price shot up to 375,000 gns this year. Havana Grey half-sister to winner up to 6f Miss Show Off and 2-y-o 5f winner Miss Show Down. Dam useful Italian winner up to 1m (2-y-o 5f winner). Well on top at the ﬁnish when landing 7-runner novice at Yarmouth, a performance backed up by the clock. TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating -

TRUE LOVE (IRE) (32)

22 B f No Nay Never (USA) - Alluringly (USA) (Fastnet Rock (AUS))

9 2 (128)

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

Groom - Vedish Geerdharry (Breeder - Coolmore)

Draw 25

TIMEFORM VIEW Sister to useful 5f/6f winner Truly Enchanting and half-sister to useful 9f-10.7f winner Lily Pond. Found only one too good pitched into Listed company at the Curragh last month and while she failed to land the odds behind a stablemate at Navan, it was still another promising run.

TFRHHHHI Official BHA Rating -

24 VIAMARIE (GB) (70) 9 2 (128)

1 B f Mehmas (IRE) - Lilian Baylis (IRE) (Shamardal (USA)) D SHEIKH MOHAMMED OBAID AL MAKTOUM Billy Loughnane

GEORGE BOUGHEY, Newmarket

Groom - Beth Barton (Breeder - Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum)

Draw 21

TIMEFORM VIEW Bred to be quick and hammered in the betting, she made no mistake in 6-runner novice at Kempton in April. That wasn’t a strong race and she’s been absent since.

TFRHHIII Official BHA Rating -

The Queen Mary Stakes (Group 2) (Class 1) - continued

Form Owner Trainer st lb (lbs)

25 ZELAINA (GB) (14) 9 2 (128)

1 B f Mehmas (IRE) - Atlantic Drift (Oasis Dream)

D WATHNAN

RACING

K. R. BURKE, Leyburn

Groom - Sophie Clements (Breeder - Newsells Park Stud)

James Doyle

Draw 15

TIMEFORM VIEW £650,000 2-y-o, Mehmas filly. Closely related to 7f winner Arctician and 2-y-o 6f winner Definitive. Dam unraced half-sister to high-class miler Lightning Spear. Another very expensive one from Goffs Breeze Ups and she looked a bit special at Nottingham 2 weeks ago. Open to significant improvement. TFRHHHHH Official BHA Rating -

Result: 1st 2nd 3rd 4th

Distances: 1-2 2-3

Time: Min . Secs.

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 25

Blinkers worn ﬁrst time by No 18 Blinkers worn by No 11.

Record Time: 58.80 secs by No Nay Never age 2 wt 9-1 good to ﬁrm, 20/06/13 & 58.80 secs by Society Kiss age 2 wt 9-2 good to ﬁrm, 09/05/25

Median Time: 1 min 1.50 secs

2024: LEOVANNI (IRE) 2 9 2 James Doyle 22-1 (K R Burke) 24 ran

Forecast: Correct as of 4.00pm (17.06.25)

5-2 True Love (IRE), 11-4 Zelaina (GB), 7-1 Lennilu (USA), 9-1 Society Kiss (GB), 11-1 Spicy Marg (GB), Staya (GB), 14-1 Cardiff By The Sea (IRE), 16-1 Harry’s Girl (GB), 20-1 Revival Power (IRE), 25-1 Secret Hideaway (IRE), Solana Rose (IRE), 28-1 Love Olivia (GB), Paris Carver (USA), 40-1 America (IRE), Viamarie (GB), 50-1 Eskimo Pie (IRE), Eternal Solace (GB), Flowerhead (IRE), Miss Yechance (IRE), Shine On Me (GB), 80-1 Come On Eibhlin (IRE), 100-1 Guernsey Lady (IRE), Justice Twice (IRE), 100-1 Social Exclusion (GB), 250-1 Caitlin G (GB)

Timeform Summary

She’s understandably been very well found in the market, but ZELAINA looked all over a Group winner-in-waiting when annihilating the opposition at Nottingham a fortnight ago and expected to take a big leap forward from that, she’ll take some stopping from her middle stall. Spicy Marg may have only beaten 3 rivals on her debut but she looked the part beforehand so she’s on the shortlist, while unbeaten US raider Lennilu adds a bit of intrigue to the race.

1. ZELAINA

2. SPICY MARG

3. LENNILU (USA)

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 78)

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

1 AL WASL STORM (IRE) (11)

0210 Gr c Affinisea (IRE) - Dearborn (FR) (Martaline)

GREEN TEAM RACING

Trainer st lb (lbs)

9 2 (128)

David Probert

OWEN BURROWS, Lambourn

Groom - Umesh Babu (Breeder - Gavin Wallace)

Draw 1

TIMEFORM VIEW Made all in 1 1/2m Chester maiden last month but tailed off in the Derby since and likely ﬁrmly up against it again here.

2 ASMARANI (IRE) (27)

TFRHIIII Official BHA Rating 86

9 2 (128)

212 B c Sottsass (FR) - Azama (IRE) (Sea The Stars (IRE))

AGA KHAN STUDS SCEA Mickael Barzalona

FRANCIS-HENRI GRAFFARD, France

Groom - Othmane Benmosly (Breeder - His Highness The Aga Khan’s Studs S.C.)

Draw 13

TIMEFORM VIEW Won 1 1/2m Saint-Cloud maiden (soft) on second start and improved again when second in 11f Longchamp Group 3 (good to soft) since. Today’s likely quicker ground asks a different question but there’s more to come from him with the longer trip promising to suit.

3 CARMERS (IRE) (32)

TFRHHHHI Official BHA Rating 105

9 2 (128)

11 B c Wootton Bassett - Signe (IRE) (Sea The Stars (IRE))

MRS FIONA CARMICHAEL W. J. Lee

P. TWOMEY, Ireland

Groom - Anna Barlow (Breeder - Westward Bloodstock Ltd)

Draw 4

TIMEFORM VIEW Quickly made up into a useful performer this spring, with wins in Ballinrobe maiden and a Navan Listed event (both 13f, good) last month. Pulled 3 lengths clear in the latter and should be capable of even better after only 2 starts.

TFRHHHHI Official BHA Rating 100

4 DEVIL’S ADVOCATE (GB) (34) 9 2 (128)

31-64 B c Too Darn Hot - Precious Ramotswe (Nathaniel (IRE))

GODOLPHIN

JOHN & THADY GOSDEN, Newmarket

Groom - Devi Singh (Breeder - Hascombe & Valiant Stud Ltd)

William Buick

Draw 9

TIMEFORM VIEW Disappointing when only sixth in 1 1/4m Epsom Listed race on reappearance but quickly back on the up with cheekpieces added (retained) when 3 1/4 lengths fourth to Pride of Arras in Dante at York (1 1/4m, good) last month. This much longer trip an unknown but unlikely he’s reached his limit after 4 starts. TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 107

The Queen’s Vase (Group 2) (Class 1) - continued

Form Owner Trainer st lb (lbs)

5 FURTHUR (IRE)

(42)

02-15 Gr c Waldgeist - Danamight (IRE) (Danetime (IRE))

9 2 (128)

THE MERRY PRANKSTERS & PARTNER Oisin Murphy

ANDREW BALDING, Kingsclere

Groom - Macie Harris (Breeder - Max Morris)

Draw 2

TIMEFORM VIEW Readily off the mark in 11f Newbury maiden on reappearance in April and not seen to best effect (had a wide trip) when 10 1/2 lengths ﬁfth to Derby 1-2 Lambourn and Lazy Griff in Chester Vase (1 1/2m, good) since.

TFRHHIII Official BHA Rating 92

6 HALLELUJAH U (GB) (32)

651-341 B c Pinatubo (IRE) - Whazzat (Daylami (IRE))

THE GREDLEY FAMILY

JAMES OWEN, Newmarket

Groom - George Crossﬁeld (Breeder - Stetchworth & Middle Park Studs Ltd)

9 2 (128)

Jim Crowley

Draw 8

TIMEFORM VIEW Came good in ﬁrst-time cheekpieces (retained) when seeing off 6 rivals in 1 1/2m Thirsk handicap last month but a big chunk of improvement will be needed if he’s to follow up in this much higher grade.

TFRHHIII Official BHA Rating 81

7 PINHOLE (GB) (42)

51-4 B c Frankel - Nimble Thimble (USA) (Mizzen Mast (USA))

9 2 (128)

JUDDMONTE Colin Keane

RALPH BECKETT, Kimpton Down

Groom - Prempal Singh (Breeder - Juddmonte Farms Ltd)

Draw 5

TIMEFORM VIEW Frankel colt built on debut promise (for Sir Michael Stoute) when easily taking 1m novice at Southwell in December. Beaten 10 lengths into fourth by Lambourn in the Chester Vase (1 1/2m, good) on reappearance but he should come on for the run and remains with potential.

8 RAHIEBB (GB) (34)

1222 B c Frankel - Playful Sound (Street Cry (IRE))

TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 93

9 2 (128)

SHEIKH AHMED AL MAKTOUM Silvestre De Sousa

ROGER VARIAN, Newmarket

Groom - Ravinder Ramdass (Breeder - Newsells Park Stud)

Draw 10

TIMEFORM VIEW Frankel colt who overcame considerable greenness to make a winning debut in 1m novice at Newcastle in March and has improved when runner-up on all 3 outings since, shaping well when second on 1 1/2m York handicap debut last month. The step up to 1 3/4m should be right up his street. Considered. TFRHHHHH Official BHA Rating 92

9 SCANDINAVIA (USA) (32)

320-1 B c Justify (USA) - Fabulous (IRE) (Galileo (IRE))

9 2 (128)

MR M. TABOR, D. SMITH & MRS JOHN MAGNIER W. M. Lordan

AIDAN O’BRIEN, Ireland

Groom - Michael Webster (Breeder - Orpendale/Chelston/Wynatt)

Draw 7

TIMEFORM VIEW Off the mark at the fourth time of asking in maidens when making all on 1 1/4m Navan reappearance 32 days ago. Has plenty to ﬁnd on form but leaves the impression longer trips will bring about more improvement.

TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 90

The Queen’s Vase (Group 2) (Class 1) - continued

Form Owner Trainer st lb (lbs)

10 SHACKLETON (IRE) (26)

2213-4 B c Camelot - Damaniyat Girl (USA) (Elusive Quality (USA))

9 2 (128)

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

AIDAN O’BRIEN, Ireland

Groom - David Hickey (Breeder - Lynch Bages Ltd)

Draw 3

TIMEFORM VIEW Camelot colt who wasn’t seen to best effect when 2 3/4 lengths fourth of 5 in Group 3 Gallinule on Curragh reappearance (1 1/4m, good) 26 days ago. Remains open to improvement now stepping up signiﬁcantly in trip for a top stable with a good record in this. TFRHHHHI Official BHA Rating 101

11 SPINNING WHEEL (GB) (20)

11 B g Postponed (IRE) - Finespun (IRE) (Sea The Stars (IRE))

9 2 (128)

SHEIKH HAMDAN BIN MOHAMMED AL MAKTOUM Harry Davies

SIMON & ED CRISFORD, Newmarket (Breeder - Godolphin)

Draw 11

TIMEFORM VIEW Postponed gelding who has looked a very useful prospect when winning novices at Beverley (1 1/4m) and Yarmouth (11.5f) this spring. The type to keep on improving as his stamina is drawn out.

TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 98 (-2)

12 TITANIUM EMPEROR (IRE) (13)

1564 B c Night of Thunder (IRE) - My Titania (IRE) (Sea The Stars (IRE))

9 2 (128)

AMO RACING LIMITED/GISELLE DE AGUIAR David Egan

ADRIAN MURRAY, Ireland (Breeder - Sunderland Holding Inc.)

Draw 6

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful form, including good 4 lengths fourth of 9 to Zahrann in Listed race at Leopardstown (1 1/2m, good) 13 days ago. Not sure to beneﬁt from the 2f longer trip now. TFRHHIII Official BHA Rating 98

13 TOO SOON

(GB) (25)

9 2 (128)

5314-6 B c Too Darn Hot - Soon (IRE) (Galileo (IRE)) TOO SOON PARTNERSHIP Rhys Clutterbuck GARY & JOSH MOORE, Horsham

Groom - Lisa Willard (Breeder - Smarden Thoroughbreds)

Draw 12

TIMEFORM VIEW Progressive at 2. Met some trouble when 13 lengths sixth of 8 to Amiloc in Listed race at Goodwood (11f, good) on reappearance 25 days ago. Up 3f in trip. Improvement will be needed. TFRHHIII Official BHA Rating 98

Result: 1st 2nd 3rd 4th

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

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 13

Blinkers worn by No 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 4, 6.

Record Time: 3 mins 0.57secs by Illinos age 3 wt 9-0 good to ﬁrm, 19/06/24

Median Time: 3 mins 10.39 secs

2024: ILLINOIS (IRE) 3 9 2 Ryan Moore 7-4 (Aidan O’Brien) 11 ran

The Queen’s Vase (Group 2) (Class 1)

Forecast: Correct as of 4.00pm (17.06.25)

3-1 Shackleton (IRE), 9-2 Asmarani (IRE), 11-2 Rahiebb (GB), 6-1 Carmers (IRE), Devil’s Advocate (GB), 13-2 Scandinavia (USA), 14-1 Pinhole (GB), 16-1 Spinning Wheel (GB), 20-1 Furthur (IRE), 28-1 Too Soon (GB), 40-1 Titanium Emperor (IRE), 50-1 Al Wasl Storm (IRE), 80-1 Hallelujah U (GB)

Timeform Summary

Roger Varian took this with subsequent St Leger hero Eldar Eldarov in 2022 and he might be good for another Queen’s Vase success courtesy of RAHIEBB, who has improved with each start and promises to relish the step up to 1 3/4m. Like the selection, Asmarani has made good progress in his short career and is second choice ahead of Shackleton, the mount of Ryan Moore from the Aidan O’Brien pair, and Carmers.

1. RAHIEBB

Singing around the Bandstand

Racegoers in the Royal Enclosure and Queen Anne Enclosure are invited to join in with the unmissable singing around the bandstand after racing from 6.20pm.

It was the late Lady Jinny Beaumont, wife of Sir Nicky Beaumont, Clerk of the Course from 1969 to 1994, who first introduced this communal sing-along that has become synonymous with Royal Ascot.

She was famed for conducting the band and the event grew in popularity to such an extent that a bandstand was erected to recognise this prized Ascot tradition.

Union Jack flags are provided on a first come first served basis, so come with a good voice and be prepared to sing along to classics such as Land of Hope and Glory, My Way and We’ll Meet Again.

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

Scan for songbook

2. ASMARANI (IRE)

3. SHACKLETON (IRE)

3.40 Third Race

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

The Duke Of Cambridge Stakes (Group 2)

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

For Four Year Old And Upwards Fillies And Mares

(Class 1) Advertised total prize fund £225,000

(FOR CONDITIONS OF THIS RACE SEE PAGE 78)

Stalls - Inside

Owners Prize Money: Winner £100260, Second £41153, Third £20588, Fourth £10283, Fifth £5153, Sixth £2565. (Penalty Value £127597.50) A SS

Form Owner Trainer Age st lb (lbs)

1 CINDERELLA’S DREAM (GB) (45) 4 9 5 (131)

0112-21 B f Shamardal (USA) - Espadrille (Dubawi (IRE))

D GODOLPHIN

CHARLIE APPLEBY, Newmarket

Groom - Jamie Linwood (Breeder - Godolphin)

William Buick

Draw 3

TIMEFORM VIEW Tasted Grade 1 and 2 success in the US last summer (also second in Breeders’ Cup ﬁnal start) and improved again when proving 4 1/2 lengths too strong for the re-opposing Elmalka in Group 2 Dahlia at Newmarket (9f, good to ﬁrm) last month. Leading claims despite her 3lb penalty.

TFRHHHHH Official BHA Rating 115

2 CRIMSON ADVOCATE (USA) (46)

16/10-21 Ch f Nyquist (USA) - Citizen Advocate (USA) (Proud Citizen (USA))

4 9 2 (128)

C D WATHNAN RACING James McDonald

JOHN & THADY GOSDEN, Newmarket

Groom - Shakil Akter (Breeder - Whitehall Lane Farm)

Draw 6

TIMEFORM VIEW Queen Mary winner at this meeting in 2023. No impact in the 5f King Charles at this meeting last year but back on track reinvented as a miler this year, building on AW reappearance second to Soprano when going one better in Goodwood Listed race last month. This is a much stronger race, though.

3 ELMALKA (GB) (24)

1444-24 B f Kingman - Nahrain (Selkirk (USA))

TFRHHIII Official BHA Rating 106

4 9 2 (128)

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

Groom - Kerry Humphries (Breeder - Godolphin)

Draw 1

TIMEFORM VIEW Last year’s 1000 Guineas winner but beaten 4 1/2 lengths by Cinderella’s Dream in the Dahlia on reappearance and short of her best again when 5 1/2 lengths fourth of 6 to Sosie in 9f Longchamp Group 1 since. TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 111

4 FALLEN ANGEL (GB) (32) 4 9 2 (128)

1/0124-6 Gr f Too Darn Hot - Agnes Stewart (IRE) (Lawman (FR))

D WATHNAN RACING

TIMEFORM VIEW Moyglare and Irish 1,000 Guineas winner who was also second in the Matron last autumn. Shaped as if better for run when 5 1/2 lengths sixth of 8 to Lead Artist in Lockinge at Newbury (1m, ﬁrm) on reappearance. Wears ﬁrst-time cheekpieces. Leading form claims in this slightly lower grade. TFRHHHHI Official BHA Rating 114 S

K. R. BURKE, Leyburn

Groom - Alice Kettlewell (Breeder - Branton Court Stud LLP)

James Doyle

Draw 8

The Duke Of Cambridge Stakes (Group 2) (Class 1) -

Form Owner

5 ONE LOOK (IRE) (24)

Trainer Age st lb (lbs)

4 9 2 (128)

0212-12 B f Gleneagles (IRE) - Holy Salt (Holy Roman Emperor (IRE))

D CONNOLLY RACING

SYNDICATE

P. TWOMEY, Ireland

Groom - Aine Ryan (Breeder - Tullpark Ltd)

W. J. Lee

Draw 4

TIMEFORM VIEW Progressive in 2024 and took another step forward when accounting for 8 rivals in the Group 3 Park Express on her Curragh reappearance (good) in April. Fine 1/2-length second of 8 to Porta Fortuna in Group 2 back there (good) since. Each-way claims if fully effective on this likely quicker ground.

6 RUNNING LION (GB) (25)

TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 107

5 9 2 (128)

0102-52 Gr m Roaring Lion (USA) - Bella Nouf (Dansili)

CD BF MR D. P. HOWDEN

JOHN & THADY GOSDEN, Newmarket

Groom - Gary Bardwell (Breeder - The Bella Nouf Partnership)

Oisin Murphy

Draw 5

TIMEFORM VIEW Convincing winner of this 12 months ago. Latest 10.5f Haydock Listed second suggests she retains her ability, but this looks a stronger renewal than last year. First-time cheekpieces are added.

7 SOPRANO (IRE) (81)

TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 112

4 9 2 (128)

41320-1 Ch f Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Lealas Daughter (IRE) (Excelebration (IRE))

CD HIGHCLERE THOROUGHBRED RACING - DA VINCI Billy Loughnane

GEORGE BOUGHEY, Newmarket

Groom - Ruby Criscuolo (Breeder - Empire Bloodstock Ltd)

Draw 7

TIMEFORM VIEW Won the Sandringham at this meeting last year (also placed in Group 1s in autumn). Edged out Crimson Advocate in 1m Kempton Listed race on reappearance in March but more will be needed to prevail in this strong Group 2.

TFRHHIII Official BHA Rating 111

8 START OF DAY (GB) (27)

11125-5 B f Night of Thunder (IRE) - Paciﬁca Highway (USA) (Pulpit (USA))

HISAAKI SAITO

4 9 2 (128)

Aurelien Lemaitre

CHRISTOPHER HEAD, France

Groom - Stephane Bastard (Breeder - Overbury Stallions Ltd)

Draw 2

TIMEFORM VIEW Progressed into a smart ﬁlly for Henri-Francois Devin last year, winning Vichy Listed and second in Longchamp Group 3 (both 1 1/4m). Not seen to best effect when ﬁfth in 1m Longchamp Listed event on reappearance for new yard but even a return to her peak form is unlikely to be good enough here. TFRHHIII Official BHA Rating 106

Result: 1st 2nd 3rd 4th

Distances: 1-2 2-3

Time: Min . Secs.

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 8

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn ﬁrst time by No. 4, 6.

Record Time: 1 min 35.89 secs by Alpha Centauri age 3 wt 9-0 good to ﬁrm, 22/06/18

Median Time: 1 min 41.60 secs

2024: RUNNING LION 4 9 2 Oisin Murphy 6-1 (John & Thady Gosden) 14 ran

The Duke Of Cambridge Stakes (Group 2)

(Class 1) -

Forecast: Correct as of 4.00pm (17.06.25)

7-4 Cinderella’s Dream (GB), 3-1 Fallen Angel (GB), 11-2 One Look (IRE), 7-1 Running Lion (GB), 10-1 Elmalka (GB), 12-1 Soprano (IRE), 16-1 Start of Day (GB), 25-1 Crimson Advocate (USA)

Timeform Summary

CINDERELLA’S DREAM was most impressive when proving way too strong for a couple of these in the Group 2 Dahlia at the Newmarket Guineas meeting and might be up to giving the weight away if showing up here in similar form. Fallen Angel competes below the highest level for the ﬁrst time in nearly 2 years and can give Charlie Appleby’s ﬁlly most to do ahead of One Look.

1. CINDERELLA’S DREAM 2. FALLEN ANGEL 3. ONE LOOK (IRE)

4.20 Fourth Race

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

The Prince Of Wales’s Stakes

(Group 1)

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

For Four Year Olds And Upwards

(Class 1) Advertised total prize fund £1,057,500

(FOR CONDITIONS OF THIS RACE SEE PAGE 78)

Stalls - Inside

Owners Prize Money: Winner £471222, Second £193417, Third £96761, Fourth £48328, Fifth £24217, Sixth £12056. (Penalty Value £599708.25) A SS

Form Owner

1 ANMAAT (IRE) (24)

Trainer Age st lb (lbs)

7 9 2 (128)

21/151-2 B g Awtaad (IRE) - African Moonlight (UAE) (Halling (USA))

CD SHADWELL ESTATE COMPANY LTD Jim Crowley

OWEN BURROWS, Lambourn

Groom - Frankie McDonald (Breeder - Ringfort Stud)

Draw 8

TIMEFORM VIEW High-class gelding who signed off for 2024 with victory in Champion Stakes here, 1/2 length too strong for Calandagan. Returned at the very top of his game when 1/2-length second of 9 to Los Angeles in Tattersalls Gold Cup at the Curragh, travelling with purpose. Shouldn’t be much between them again. TFRHHHHI Official BHA Rating 123

2 CERTAIN LAD (GB) (40)

1221-36 B g Clodovil (IRE) - Chelsey Jayne (IRE) (Galileo (IRE))

9 9 2 (128)

D MR C. R. HIRST George Bass

JACK CHANNON, West Ilsley (Breeder - Barry Walters)

Draw 9

TIMEFORM VIEW High-end handicapper earlier in career and also successful in Listed race at Compiegne in June. Brace of runner-up efforts in Britain before regaining winning thread back in France (Group 3 company). Excellent return to action at Longchamp but last of 6 in the Huxley and he’s not at this level. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 9/5/2025 it was reported that the horse lost its left-fore shoe.

3 CONTINUOUS (JPN) (12)

0-30504 B h Heart’s Cry (JPN) - Fluff (IRE) (Galileo (IRE))

TFRHIIII Official BHA Rating 112

5 9 2 (128)

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

Groom - Anatoliy Komisar (Breeder - Orpendale, Chelston Ire & Wynatt)

Draw 7

TIMEFORM VIEW St Leger winner in 2023 but failed to hit the same heights last year and has largely been used for pacemaking duties in recent starts. Same tactics likely to be employed again for Los Angeles. TFRHIIII Official BHA Rating 110

4 FACTEUR CHEVAL (IRE) (74) 6 9 2 (128)

632-306 B g Ribchester (IRE) - Jawlaat (IRE) (Shamardal (USA))

GARY BARBER/TEAM VALOR INTERNATIONAL LLC Flavien Prat J. REYNIER, France

Groom - Jessy Cabot (Breeder - McCracken Farms)

Draw 4

TIMEFORM VIEW Group 1 winner on the turf in Dubai last year before a slightly underwhelming mid-ﬁeld effort in the Queen Anne (1m) at this meeting. Second in the Queen Elizabeth II Stakes for the second time in October but yet to hit the same heights this time and now tries a new trip.

TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 115

The Prince Of Wales’s Stakes (Group 1) (Class 1)

5 LOS ANGELES (IRE) (24)

1430-11 B or Br c Camelot - Frequential (Dansili)

4 9 2 (128)

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

Groom - Sumith Pathrannelage (Breeder - Lynch Bages Ltd & Longﬁeld Stud)

Draw 5

TIMEFORM VIEW 2024 Irish Derby victor and only blip since came in the Champion Stakes here in October. Battling qualities ﬁrmly in evidence both starts this season, supplementing his Group 2 win at the Curragh with a ﬁne effort in the Tattersalls Gold Cup at the Curragh. The one to beat. TFRHHHHH Official BHA Rating 123

6 MAP OF STARS (GB) (52)

141-112 Br c Sea The Stars (IRE) - Bateel (IRE) (Dubawi (IRE))

D WATHNAN RACING

4 9 2 (128)

James Doyle

FRANCIS-HENRI GRAFFARD, France

Groom - Antoine Coutier (Breeder - Al Asayl France)

Draw 2

TIMEFORM VIEW Very smart performer, won Prix Exbury at Saint-Cloud in March and Prix d’Harcourt at Longchamp (by 2 1/2 lengths from Horizon Dore) in April. Not seen to best effect when neck second of 6 to Sosie in Prix Ganay at latter course last time, conceding ﬁrst run and his limit may not yet have been reached.

7 OMBUDSMAN (IRE) (20)

TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 118

4 9 2 (128)

1111-2 B c Night of Thunder (IRE) - Syndicate (Dansili)

D BF GODOLPHIN William Buick

JOHN & THADY GOSDEN, Newmarket

Groom - Tousif Shaikh (Breeder - J. Hanly)

Draw 1

TIMEFORM VIEW Unraced at 2 yrs but quickly made up for lost time in 2024, winning all 4 starts, culminating in a Group 3 success at Longchamp (1 1/4m, good to soft). Met with defeat for the ﬁrst time but elevated his form when 1 3/4 lengths second of 7 to Almaqam in Brigadier Gerard Stakes and ceiling not yet reached.

8 ROYAL CHAMPION (IRE) (54)

TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 117

7 9 2 (128)

6201-14 B g Shamardal (USA) - Emirates Queen (Street Cry (IRE))

CD SHEIKH MOHAMMED OBAID AL MAKTOUM Clifford Lee

K. R. BURKE, Leyburn

Groom - Jack Lander (Breeder - Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum)

Draw 6

TIMEFORM VIEW Smart gelding who went 2-2 for his current yard (following a spell in Australia) in the Winter Derby at Southwell (11f) in February. Respectable fourth under a penalty in Gordon Richards Stakes at Sandown but this is a different level of opposition.

TFRHHIII Official BHA Rating 115

9 SEE THE FIRE (GB) (34) 4

8 13

(125)

2135-51 Ch f 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 3

TIMEFORM VIEW Smart and consistent ﬁlly who landed Group 3 Strensall (9f) in August and ended her campaign with a good ﬁfth of 11 in Champion Stakes here (10f) in October. Satisfactory return to action at Sandown and absolutely blew apart the Group 2 Middleton Stakes last month. Supplemented for this.

TFRHHHHI Official BHA Rating 119

Result: 1st 2nd 3rd 4th

Distances: 1-2 2-3

Time: Min . Secs.

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 9

Blinkers worn by No. 3.

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

Median Time: 2 mins 10.75 secs

2024: AUGUSTE RODIN (IRE) 4 9 2 Ryan Moore 13-8 (Aidan O’Brien) 10 ran

Forecast: Correct as of 4.00pm (17.06.25)

9-4 Los Angeles (IRE), 7-2 Anmaat (IRE), 9-2 See The Fire (GB), 5-1 Map of Stars (GB), Ombudsman (IRE), 18-1 Facteur Cheval (IRE), 66-1 Royal Champion (IRE), 100-1 Certain Lad (GB), Continuous (JPN),

Timeform Summary

LOS ANGELES was undoubtedly better placed than most of his rivals when landing the Tattersalls Gold Cup but he displayed a really likeable attitude to fend off Anmaat and a similar scenario is envisaged here. See The Fire has been supplemented following her Group 2 demolition job at York and in receipt of weight, she could be dangerous in a cracking renewal of the Prince of Wales’s Stakes

1. LOS ANGELES (IRE)

2. ANMAAT (IRE)

3. SEE THE FIRE

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 COURSE (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) Weights raised 4lbandparagraphs27to31oftheWeightsandHandicappingCodecompliedwithwhereapplicable.26EliminatedUnderRules(I)9and(I)10.SS

Form Owner

1 ARABIAN LIGHT (GB) (46)

Trainer Age st lb (lbs)

4 9 12 (138)

211-313 B g Kingman - Pure Diamond (Street Cry (IRE))

D GODOLPHIN

CHARLIE APPLEBY, Newmarket

Groom - Maroof Khan (Breeder - Godolphin)

William Buick

Draw 25

TIMEFORM VIEW Successful on 2 of his 3 starts last summer and resumed progress with victory in 16-runner handicap at Meydan (9f) in February. Posted a smart effort from career-high mark when third behind re-opposing Fox Legacy at Newmarket (9f) 46 days ago and respected for all this is a big ask off top weight. TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 106

2 HI ROYAL (IRE) (46)

35000-2 B g Kodiac - Majestic Roi (USA) (Street Cry (IRE))

D MR JABER ABDULLAH

5 9 10 (136)

Billy Loughnane

KEVIN RYAN, Hambleton

Groom - Jerome Richards (Breeder - Rabbah Bloodstock Limited)

Draw 6

TIMEFORM VIEW Placed in the English and Irish 2000 Guineas in 2023 but last season tailed off following a promising reappearance third in Group 3 company. However, showed much more spark back from 7 months off when runner-up in last month’s Thirsk Hunt Cup but now his task is to prove he can build on that. TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 104

3 WAHDAN (IRE) (38)

1430-04 B c Siyouni (FR) - Lamorlaye (IRE) (Danehill Dancer (IRE))

4 9 9 (135)

SHEIKH J. B.H. AL THANI/K. M. AL ATTIYAH Dylan Browne McMonagle

JOSEPH PATRICK O’BRIEN, Ireland

Groom - Adrian Vasile Pop (Breeder - Khalifa al Attiyah)

Draw 24

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful colt who was a winner on AW in France for Jean-Claude Rouget last year and left his reappearance/ stable debut effort behind under switch to positive tactics when fourth in Amethyst Stakes (Listed) at Leopardstown (1m) 38 days ago. More needed from what looks a high enough mark on handicap bow

4 JEFF KOONS (IRE) (26)

0-01426 B or Br h Frankel - Quidura (Dubawi (IRE))

TFRHHIII Official BHA Rating 103

5 9 9 (135)

D WATHNAN RACING Faleh Bughenaim

HAMAD AL JEHANI, GB (Breeder - White Birch Farm, SC)

Draw 4

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful performer who scored at Al Uqda (11.5f) in March but seemed to ﬁnd things too tough returned to these shores when sixth of 9 in Listed race at Goodwood (9.9f) 26 days ago. Return to shorter will hold no fears back in a handicap but his mark may well prove his biggest stumbling block.

TFRHHIII Official BHA Rating 103

The Royal Hunt Cup (Heritage Handicap) (Class

Form Owner

5 QIRAT (GB) (39)

65122-2 Ch g Showcasing - Emulous (Dansili)

BF JUDDMONTE

2) - continued

Trainer Age st lb (lbs)

4 9 8 (134)

Colin Keane

RALPH BECKETT, Kimpton Down

Groom - Prempal Singh (Breeder - Juddmonte Farms (East) Ltd)

Draw 21

TIMEFORMVIEWLanded2goodprizesover7fatGoodwoodlastsummerandendedthecampaignwithagoodsecondinListed company at Nottingham (8.3f, heavy). Resumed after 6 months off with an excellent second in Victoria Cup here 39 days ago and he’s a player for stable who won this 2 years ago. Blinkers on.

6 ANCIENT ROME (USA) (32)

TFRHHHHI Official BHA Rating 102

6 9 8 (134)

304-000 B or Br g War Front (USA) - Gagnoa (IRE) (Sadler’s Wells (USA))

D MRS FITRI HAY

CHARLES HILLS, Lambourn

Groom - Wilson Pillay (Breeder - Orpendale, Chelston & Wynatt)

Jamie Spencer

Draw 20

TIMEFORM VIEW Smart at his best, acquitting himself well in Group company last term (including here). However, down the ﬁeld in 2 starts in Meydan earlier this year and he ran poorly after 11 weeks off when 9 3/4 lengths ninth of 11 to My Cloud in handicap at Newbury (1m, ﬁrm) 32 days ago.

TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 102

7 SOLDIER’S EMPIRE (IRE) (90)

3-42414 Ch g Bated Breath - Mireille (IRE) (Dalakhani (IRE))

4 9 7 (133)

D ALMOHAMEDIYA RACING Neil Callan

MARCO BOTTI, Newmarket

Groom - Holly Wilkin (Breeder - Ballygallon Stud Limited)

Draw 9

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful 1m winner for Ger Lyons earlier in his career and cemented the early positives displayed for new yard when adding to his tally in Bahrain back in March. Not seen to best effect on ﬁnal start there later that month but this will demand a career-best returned to these shores.

8 EPICTETUS (IRE) (32)

540/56-5 B g Kingman - Thistle Bird (Selkirk (USA))

TFRHHIII Official BHA Rating 101

5 9 7 (133)

D DOMINIC GRIFFITHS AND DAVID KAVANAGH Saffie Osborne

JAMIE OSBORNE, Upper Lambourn

Groom - Madan (Roshan) Mohabeer (Breeder - George Strawbridge)

Draw 29

TIMEFORM VIEW Smart performer at 3, winning twice including Goodwood Group 3. Disappointed in 2 starts last term but did shape as if retaining much of his ability starting out for new yard/after 12 months off when 5 lengths ﬁfth of 11 to My Cloud in handicap at Newbury (1m) 32 days ago. Cheekpieces back on.

9 GALERON (IRE) (46)

TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 101

5 9 7 (133)

2300-50 B g Camacho - Society Gal (IRE) (Galileo (IRE))

AURA RACING

CHARLES HILLS, Lambourn

Groom - Mark Wilson (Breeder - Gigginstown House Stud)

Jason Watson

Draw 19

TIMEFORM VIEW Highly tried at 3 yrs for current yardand placed4 times in Australia in 2024 when trained by A Neasham & R Archibald. Returned with an encouraging ﬁfth in the Lincoln in March and better than distance beaten suggests when down the ﬁeld at Newmarket (9f) latest. Drop back to 1m can help.

TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 101

The Royal Hunt Cup (Heritage Handicap) (Class 2) - continued

Form Owner Trainer Age st lb (lbs)

10 SEAN (GER) (23)

024005 B h Excelebration (IRE) - Sharin (GER) (Areion (GER))

D BARRATT RACING

8 9 7 (133)

William Carver

JAMIE OSBORNE, Upper Lambourn

Groom - Oleksiy (Alex) Makhmudov (Breeder - Mr Gestut Rottgen)

Draw 23

TIMEFORM VIEW 8-y-o on a long losing run and in a lull since returning from a stint in Dubai, last of 5 in handicap at Windsor (8.1f, good to ﬁrm) 23 days ago. Easy enough to look elsewhere. TFRHHIII Official BHA Rating 101 (-2)

11 BLUE BROTHER (FR) (116)

51125-6 B c Intello (GER) - Audacious Girl (FR) (Dabirsim (FR))

D WATHNAN RACING

4 9 6 (132)

James McDonald

A. DE MIEULLE, France

Groom -Lise Annet & Chloe Mignonneau (Breeder - Gemini Stud)

Draw 22

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful French raider who landed handicaps at Deauville and Longchamp last summer prior to a career best second in Listed company in November Changed yards thereafter and not disgraced when sixth in 10.4f handicap over in Riyadh back in February. Return to 1m will hold no fears.

12 TONY MONTANA (GB) (33)

TFRHHIII Official BHA Rating 100

5 9 5 (131)

0335-22 B g Kingman - Mischief Making (USA) (Lemon Drop Kid (USA))

BF AMO RACING LIMITED

MICHAEL BELL, Newmarket

Groom - Abigail Francis (Breeder - Highclere Stud)

David Egan

Draw 12

TIMEFORM VIEW A dual 1m2f winner in 2024 who is building a really solid profile, runner-up on return at Goodwood and collared late in the day when filling same spot in class 2 York handicap (10.2f) 33 days ago. Mark is creeping up all the time but definite each-way claims with cheekpieces now enlisted.

13 LA TRINIDAD (GB) (34)

TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 99

8 9 4 (130)

1000-33 B g Bated Breath - High Drama (IRE) (High Chaparral (IRE))

D MRS D. W. DAVENPORT

ROGER FELL, Nawton

Groom - Emily Hodgson (Breeder - Exors of the Late Mr O. J. Williams)

Rowan Scott

Draw 18

TIMEFORM VIEW Registered a couple of handicap victories at Redcar/Thirsk (both at 1m) last season and returned better than ever at the age of 8, posting a solid third of 14 in handicap at York (7.9f, good) 34 days ago. This rates tougher again, however and he’s yet to defy a mark this high.

TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 98

14 THE LIFFEY (IRE) (31) 4 9 4 (130)

1/51-4 B g No Nay Never (USA) - Rain Goddess (IRE) (Galileo (IRE))

D MACLENNAN/SHANAHAN/MAGNIER/SMITH Ryan Moore

JOSEPH PATRICK O’BRIEN, Ireland

Groom - Ali Asghar (Breeder - Coolmore)

Draw 31

TIMEFORM VIEW Low-mileage 4-y-o who was successful on 2 of his 3 starts for Aidan O’Brien. Changed hands for 75,000 gns and promise after 12 months off when fourth in Naas Listed race (7f) 31 days ago. Been subject of strong support for this and he’s interesting with Ryan Moore booked. Cheekpieces/tongue tie on.

TFRHHHHI Official BHA Rating 98

The Royal Hunt Cup (Heritage Handicap) (Class 2) - continued

Form Owner

15 POPMASTER (IRE)

Trainer Age st lb (lbs)

(39) 7 9 3 (129)

303454 Gr g Gutaifan (IRE) - Best New Show (IRE) (Clodovil (IRE))

C LAURENCE BELLMAN Kieran Shoemark

ED WALKER, Upper Lambourn (Breeder - Grangemore Stud)

Draw 28

TIMEFORM VIEW 7-y-o who is a regular here, running creditably despite not being ideally placed when fourth of 17 in Victoria Cup (7f) 39 days ago. Mark is easing steadily but surely now going to ﬁnd some too good stepping back up in trip.

TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 97

16 EBT’S GUARD (GB) (12)

10-1034 B g Cable Bay (IRE) - Whims of Desire (Nathaniel (IRE))

4 9 3 (129)

CD MR JAYANT PINDOLIA Lewis Edmunds WILLIAM MUIR & CHRIS GRASSICK, Lambourn (Breeder - Bluehills Racing Ltd)

Draw 10

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner who showed improved form after 6 months off (also gelded) when just holding on in Spring Cup at Newbury (1m) in April. Similar form in making the frame on 2 of his 3 starts since, fourth of 10 in handicap at Epsom (8.5f) 12 days ago but there appears little wriggle room from present mark. TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 97

17 MAGNUM OPUS (IRE) (81)

035144 B g Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Menuetto (Dubawi (IRE))

4 9 3 (129)

D SHEIKH HAMDAN BIN MOHAMMED AL MAKTOUM Liam Wright (5)

SIMON & ED CRISFORD, Newmarket (Breeder - Godolphin)

Draw 16

TIMEFORM VIEW Been in good form in Dubai this year, including a 9f win at Meydan in February. Shouldered with a 5lb penalty for that and proved as good as ever when a solid fourth in the Lincoln at Doncaster (1m) 81 days ago and he’s another holding each-way claims. TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 97

18 TALIS EVOLVERE (IRE) (23)

501-034 B g Awtaad (IRE) - My Henrietta (USA) (Henrythenavigator (USA))

5 9 3 (129)

D MRS B. AUSTIN & PARTNER Sean Levey

RICHARD HANNON, Marlborough Groom - Narpat Singh (Breeder - Lynn Lodge Stud & Pier House Stud)

Draw 5

TIMEFORM VIEW 3-time winner on AW last year, latterly at Chelmsford (7f) in December. Stepped up on return when third in a C&D handicap in April but not in same form when fourth of 5 in handicap at Windsor (8.1f, good to ﬁrm) 23 days ago. Down the ﬁeld in this 12 months ago. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 26/5/2025 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed. TFRHHIII Official BHA Rating 97 (-2)

19 BULLET POINT (GB) (62)

54411-1

B g Advertise - Crying Lightening (IRE) (Holy Roman Emperor (IRE))

4 9 3 (129)

D THE MARATHON PARTNERSHIP Tom Marquand

WILLIAM HAGGAS, Newmarket (Breeder - Ben Sangster Bloodstock)

Draw 2

TIMEFORM VIEW Upwardly-mobile since attentions switched to handicaps, successful at Newcastle/Newmarket in the autumn. Made light of a 6lb rise after 6 months off when bringing up the hat-trick at latter-named venue 62 days ago and this presumably the target since. Interesting. TFRHHHHI Official BHA Rating 97

The Royal Hunt Cup (Heritage Handicap) (Class 2) - continued

Form Owner Trainer Age st lb (lbs)

20 SILAWI (IRE) (23)

5 9 3 (129)

3340-01 B g Dubawi (IRE) - Silasol (IRE) (Monsun (GER)) (in 5lb ex)

WATHNAN RACING

HAMAD AL JEHANI, GB (Breeder - Wertheimer et Frere)

James Doyle

Draw 14

TIMEFORM VIEW Had something of a mixed 2024 but strong in the betting after 5 months off/starting out for new yard when gaining a second career success in 6-runner handicap at Windsor (10f) on UK debut 23 days ago, very much having run of race. This understandably tougher under a penalty but not ruled out. TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 92 (+7)

21 URBAN LION (GB) (4)

4 9 3 (129)

454-121 B g Zoustar (AUS) - Vive Ma Fille (GER) (Doyen (IRE)) (in 5lb ex)

D MR J. MITCHELL

JACK CHANNON, West Ilsley (Breeder - Jonathan Mitchell)

Edward Greatrex

Draw 3

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual 1m winner at Chelmsford who has progressed further back on turf, just touched off behind Ebt’s Guard in Spring Cup at Newbury (1m) and gained compensation when a good winner of small-ﬁeld Sandown handicap on Saturday. More needed under a penaltybut he’s evidently thriving. STEWARDS NOTE: Followingits run on 14/6/2025 it was reported that the horse hung right-handed late-on.

22 BOPEDRO (FR) (12)

TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 92 (+5)

9 9 2 (128)

30-6226 B g Pedro The Great (USA) - Breizh Touch (FR) (Country Reel (USA))

D MR G. RUTTER

DAVID O’MEARA, Upper Helmsley

Groom - Muhammed Ifran (Breeder - Mr Daniel Cherdo)

Daniel Tudhope

Draw 1

TIMEFORM VIEW On a losing run but he went close in some competitive big-ﬁeld handicaps last term and comes here in good form, not ideally placed when sixth of 10 in handicap at Epsom (8.5f) 12 days ago. Still, others boast much more compelling claims for win purposes.

23 FOX LEGACY (GB) (46)

TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 96 (-1)

4 9 2 (128)

24104-1 B g Lope de Vega (IRE) - Baldovina (Tale of The Cat (USA))

KING POWER RACING CO LTD

ANDREW BALDING, Kingsclere

Groom - George Holmes (Breeder - King Power Racing Co Ltd)

Oisin Murphy

Draw 11

TIMEFORM VIEW Had a steadily progressive proﬁle for Sir Michael Stoute last season (wide margin winner at Salisbury) and off 7 months/gelded, improved further when a clear winner of 13-runner handicap at Newmarket (9f) 46 days ago. 6lb rise looks fair and unlikely we’ve seen all he has to offer.

TFRHHHHI Official BHA Rating 96

24 WHITCOMBE ROCKSTAR (GB) (196) 6 9 2 (128)

011110- B g Footstepsinthesand - Roshina (IRE) (Chevalier (IRE))

D MRS MICHELLE ANNE CROOK

Josephine Gordon

KEIRAN BURKE, Whitcombe

Groom - Trudie Smith (Breeder - Mrs M. A. Crook)

Draw 27

TIMEFORM VIEW Real success story in handicaps last year, successful in London Mile Final at Kempton in September and defying the assessor again back there a month later. Found Listed company a bridge too far on ﬁnal start though, and this rates a tall ask returning from 6 months off.

TFRHHIII Official BHA Rating 96

The Royal Hunt Cup (Heritage Handicap) (Class 2) - continued

Form Owner

GREEK ORDER

Trainer Age st lb (lbs)

(GB) (81) 5 9 1 (127)

23/60-04 B g Kingman - Trojan Queen (USA) (Empire Maker (USA))

D GREEK ORDER PARTNERSHIP C. Soumillon

MICHAEL BELL, Newmarket

Groom - Glen Magee (Breeder - Juddmonte Farms Ltd)

Draw 30

TIMEFORM VIEW Kingman gelding who had a smashing 3-y-o season for Harry & Roger Charlton winning back-to-back handicaps before an excellent second in Cambridgeshire that year. Lightly campaigned and not at same level campaigned in the US. Returns to these shores for new yard now.

TOIMY SON (FR)

TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 95

(49) 6 9 1 (127)

1436-00 B g Twilight Son - Miss Pimpernel (IRE) (Clodovil (IRE))

D TOIMY SON PARTNERSHIP Callum Shepherd

DAVID MENUISIER, Pulborough

Groom - Suraj Pal Singh (Breeder - Guillaume Vitse & Camille Laignel Porin) Draw 15

TIMEFORM VIEW Conﬁrmed previous promise when opening account for this yard in Golden Mile at Goodwood last August and even better form when third in Cambridgeshire thereafter. Hasn’t yet fully ﬁred in 2 starts this term but on the plus side his mark is steadily coming back down.

MY CLOUD (IRE)

TFRHHIII Official BHA Rating 95

(32) 4 9 1 (127)

221-11 B c Blue Point (IRE) - Beach Frolic (Nayef (USA))

CD KHK RACING Silvestre De Sousa

ROGER VARIAN, Newmarket

Groom - Garry Huntley (Breeder - Coolmore) Draw 32

TIMEFORM VIEW Smart prospect who overcame a 10lb rise for his C&D reappearance victory and had the run of the race when narrowly bringing up the hat-trick in 11-runner handicap at Newbury (1m, ﬁrm) 32 days ago. Looks tailor-made for the demands of this test and he’s high on the shortlist up 5lb.

28 SISYPHEAN (IRE) (34)

TFRHHHHH Official BHA Rating 95

4 9 0 (126)

10140-2 B c Dubawi (IRE) - Lunar Vega (IRE) (Lope de Vega (IRE))

D BF

SHEIKH MOHAMMED OBAID AL MAKTOUM Clifford Lee

KEVIN RYAN, Hambleton

Groom - Umar Muhammad (Breeder - Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum)

Draw 13

TIMEFORM VIEW Dubawi colt who was successful on 2 of his 5 starts as a 3-y-o and he shaped well after 7 months off when second of 14 in handicap (5/2) at York (7.9f, good) 34 days ago. Well-made sort who appeals as the type to continue to progress this season and he’s another of interest.

29 TOKENOMICS (FR) (43)

TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 94

4 9 0 (126)

11013-1 B g The Grey Gatsby (IRE) - Danni Samuel (IRE) (Elusive City (USA))

MR N. MOLLOY

DAVID MARNANE, Ireland

Groom - Danny O Connell & Tristan Merrigan (Breeder - Mr John Kilpatrick)

Luke McAteer

Draw 26

TIMEFORM VIEW Progressive Irish raider who bagged 3 handicaps at up to 9f last season and picked up where he left off when winning 9-runner handicap at Cork (7f) 6 weeks ago, overcoming trouble in running. This easily his toughest assignment to date but manner of that success suggests there’s more to come.

TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 94

The Royal Hunt Cup (Heritage Handicap) (Class 2)

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Form Owner Trainer Age st lb (lbs)

30 WHIP CRACKER (IRE)

(20) 4 9 0 (126)

34-4002 B g Cracksman - Wonderworld (GER) (Sea The Moon (GER))

MR ABDULLA AL MANSOORI David Probert

RICHARD HUGHES, Upper Lambourn

Groom - Pradeep Nath (Breeder - Macha Bloodstock Ltd & M. Downey)

Draw 33

TIMEFORM VIEW Shaped well when length fourth of 12 in the Lincoln Trial on Wolverhampton (8.6f) reappearance and best effort since with cheekpieces added when second of 12 in handicap at Sandown (1m) 20 days ago. Headgear retained here and he’s not without an each-way squeak. TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 94

Result: 1st 2nd 3rd 4th

Distances: 1-2 2-3

Time: Min . Secs.

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 30

Blinkers worn ﬁrst time by No. 5. Tongue Strap worn ﬁrst time by No. 14.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn ﬁrst time by No. 12, 14. Visor worn by No. 17, 22.

Tongue Strap worn by No 24 Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 8, 30 Hood worn by No 7.

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

Median Time: 1 min 41.40 secs

2024: WILD TIGER 5 9 0 Oisin Murphy 11-2 (Saeed bin Suroor) 29 ran

Forecast: Correct as of 4.00pm (17.06.25)

4-1 My Cloud (IRE), 11-2 The Liffey (IRE), 9-1 Bullet Point (GB), Greek Order (GB), Qirat (GB), 10-1 Fox Legacy (GB), 12-1 Arabian Light (GB), Tony Montana (GB), 16-1 Tokenomics (FR), 18-1 Sisyphean (IRE), 20-1 Ancient Rome (USA), Hi Royal (IRE), 22-1 Epictetus (IRE), Silawi (IRE), Urban Lion (GB), 25-1 Magnum Opus (IRE), 33-1 Blue Brother (FR), Bopedro (FR),Ebt’s Guard (GB), Jeff Koons (IRE), La Trinidad (GB), Popmaster (IRE), Sean (GER), 40-1 Talis Evolvere (IRE), Toimy Son (FR), Whip Cracker (IRE), 50-1 Galeron (IRE), Whitcombe Rockstar (GB), 66-1 Soldier’s Empire (IRE), Wahdan (IRE)

Timeform Summary

Roger Varian’s MY CLOUD did well to overcome the run of the race when defying a 10lb hike in the weights and bringing up the hat-trick at Newbury 32 days ago. Every inch a smart prospect, he looks tailor-made for the demands of this sort of test and can make a bold bid to complete the 4-timer. Qirat returned with a solid second in the Victoria Cup and he’s feared in ﬁrst-time blinkers, along with low-mileage 4-y-o The Liffey. Bullet Point and Fox Legacy complete the shortlist.

1.MY CLOUD (IRE)

2.QIRAT

3.THE LIFFEY (IRE)

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

(Fillies’ Handicap)

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

For Four Year Old And Upwards Fillies And Mares

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

(FOR CONDITIONS OF THIS RACE SEE PAGE 79)

Stalls - Centre

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

Form Owner

1 RAINBOWS EDGE (GB) (39)

Trainer Age st lb (lbs)

4 9 12 (138)

112-1 Ch f Night of Thunder (IRE) - Memory (IRE) (Danehill Dancer (IRE))

CD HM THE KING & HM THE QUEEN

JOHN & THADY GOSDEN, Newmarket

Groom - Sally Davison (Breeder - Queen Elizabeth II)

William Buick

Draw 17

TIMEFORM VIEW Night of Thunder ﬁlly who created a good impression at 3, winning 2 of her 3 starts, and showed improved form to make a successful handicap debut/reappearance over C&D last month. Capable of better still and holds leading claims. TFRHHHHH Official BHA Rating 104

SNELLEN (IRE) (104)

31-5464 B f Expert Eye - Illumined (IRE) (Sea The Moon (GER))

C D MR TIM PORTER

4 9 8 (134)

G. F. Carroll

GAVIN CROMWELL, Ireland

Groom - Justin McGovern (Breeder - Mr L. H. LaRoche)

Draw 20

TIMEFORM VIEW Won the 2023 Chesham and proved as good as ever when landing a handicap at Sakhir in December. Fared best of those from off the pace in a similar event there on most recent outing and has each-way claims. TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 100

3 AROLLA (GB) (11)

1106-2

B f Kingman - Icespire (Frankel)

D JUDDMONTE

4 9 8 (134)

Colin Keane

HARRY CHARLTON, Beckhampton

Groom - Jess Godwin (Breeder - Juddmonte Farms Ltd)

Draw 9

TIMEFORM VIEW Created a good impression when winning her ﬁrst 2 starts and got back on the up returning from 6 months off to gain some black type when second of 9 in Listed race at Musselburgh (7.1f, good to ﬁrm, 12/1) 11 days ago. Into handicaps now and her opening mark looks on the fair side. TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 100

4 ARISAIG (GB) (39) 4 9 5 (131)

065-552 Ch f Harry Angel (IRE) - Magic Nymph (IRE) (Galileo (IRE)) D BF CHASEMORE FARM

CHARLIE JOHNSTON, Middleham

Groom - Ratan Singh (Breeder - Hascombe & Valiant Stud Ltd)

Jamie Spencer

Draw 5

TIMEFORM VIEW Conﬁrmed herself an improved model this year when 3/4-length second of 6 to Rainbows Edge in handicap at this C&D (ﬁrm, 15/8) 39 days ago, clear of rest. Likely to be on the premises again if reproducing that.

TFRHHHHI Official BHA Rating 97

The Kensington Palace Stakes (Fillies’ Handicap) (Class 2) - continued

Form Owner

JULIA AUGUSTA

Trainer Age st lb (lbs)

(GB) (12) 6 9 5 (131)

60500-3 B m Ulysses (IRE) - Empress Livia (Paco Boy (IRE))

D MR J. C. G. CHUA Daniel Tudhope

DAVID O’MEARA, Upper Helmsley

Groom - Charlotte Mulhall (Breeder - Denniff Farms & Cheveley Park Stud Ltd)

Draw 4

TIMEFORM VIEW Fourteen runs since last win in 2022 but ran well having ﬁrst start in handicap company for current yard when third in 10-runner event at Epsom (8.5f, good to soft) 12 days ago. In the mix with a repeat.

6 AMBIENTE AMIGO (GB) (25)

TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 97

4 9 5 (131)

06-2144 B f Postponed (IRE) - Labise (IRE) (Azamour (IRE))

D THE GREDLEY FAMILY

JAMES OWEN, Newmarket

Groom - George Crossﬁeld (Breeder - Stetchworth & Middle Park Studs Ltd)

Elizabeth Gale (7)

Draw 3

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful ﬁlly who gained her Listed breakthrough win at Nottingham (1m2f) in April. Below form both starts since, albeit in the face of stiff tasks.

TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 97

7 FRANCOPHONE (GB) (25) 4 9 5 (131)

1044-45 B f Study of Man (IRE) - Francophilia (Frankel)

D MISS K. RAUSING

CHARLIE JOHNSTON, Middleham

Groom - Phoebe Young (Breeder - Miss K. Rausing)

C. Soumillon

Draw 11

TIMEFORM VIEW Went backwards from reappearance when ﬁfth of 7 in Listed race (6/1) at Haydock (10.4f, good to ﬁrm) 25 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Down in trip. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Must get back on track.

TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 97

KAYHANA

(IRE) (16) 5 9 3 (129)

20644-2 B m Harzand (IRE) - Katouna (IRE) (Dutch Art)

AMO RACING LIMITED David Egan

GAVIN CROMWELL, Ireland

Groom - Kyanna Van Buuren (Breeder - His Highness The Aga Khan’s Studs S.C.)

Draw 7

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful performer who ran well back in a more realistic grade on ﬁrst run since leaving D. K. Weld when second of 9 in handicap at Gowran (9.4f, good to ﬁrm) 16 days ago, well positioned. More needed here, though.

TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 95

9 ROSE PRICK (IRE) (50)

2554-53 Ch m No Nay Never (USA) - Ornelia Ruee (FR) (Sea The Stars (IRE))

5 9 2 (128)

DAVID WARD

ED WALKER, Upper Lambourn (Breeder - Viktor Tymoshenko & Andrey Milovanov)

Tom Marquand

Draw 18

TIMEFORM VIEW Thirteen runs since last win in 2022 but bounced back to her best when 1 1/2 lengths third of 6 to Ambiente Amigo in Listed race at Nottingham (10.2f, good, 11/1) 50 days ago. Back down in trip.

TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 94

The Kensington Palace Stakes (Fillies’ Handicap) (Class 2) - continued

Form Owner

10 MISS INFORMATION (IRE)

Trainer Age st lb (lbs)

(12) 4 9 1 (127)

435-510 B f Blue Point (IRE) - Newsletter (IRE) (Sir Percy) C BF NORMAN COURT STUD & SUSAN BUNNEY Oisin Murphy

ANDREW BALDING, Kingsclere

Groom - Evie Heyes (Breeder - Ballylinch Stud)

Draw 13

TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner who built on an encouraging reappearance when landing a 7f Newmarket handicap in May. Not seen to best effect following a slow start at Epsom subsequently and appeals as the type to bounce back quickly.

TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 93

11 MUDDY MOOY (IRE) (46)

12-140 B f Soldier’s Call - Hot To Rock (IRE) (Kalanisi (IRE))

4 9 1 (127)

MR GARY GILLIES Edward Greatrex

PAUL ATTWATER, Upper Lambourn

Groom - Graham Campbell (Breeder - Rockvale Stud & Ballyhampshire Stud)

Draw 12

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual winner on all-weather who ran below form making turf debut in Goodwood Listed event last time. Into handicaps now and others look better treated.

TFRHHIII Official BHA Rating 93

12 INDEPENDENT EXPERT (IRE)

(31) 6 9 1 (127)

006-041 B m Gutaifan (IRE) - Distinguish (IRE) (Refuse To Bend (IRE)) D SHAMROCK THOROUGHBREDS/RIVERSTOWN STABLE Jack Kearney (3)

STEPHEN THORNE, Ireland

Groom - Lisa Hagan (Breeder - Kevin Walsh)

Draw 2

TIMEFORM VIEW Proved at least as good as ever as she got off the mark for the season in 8-runner handicap at Naas (8f, good) 31 days ago, soon clear. 7lb higher here but hasn’t long been with current yard and should remain competitive.

TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 93

13 CIARA PEARL (GB) (17)

5 8 12

(124)

15-0514 B m Twilight Son - Upskittled (Diktat) D MR ANDREW STONEHILL Jim Crowley

DANIEL & CLAIRE KUBLER, Lambourn

Groom - Arla-Jade Cheshire (Breeder - Whatton Manor Stud)

Draw 16

TIMEFORM VIEW Proved as good as ever when recording a seventh career success at Nottingham in May. Ran with great credit under top weight at Chester (10f) subsequently and another good account seems likely ﬁtted with ﬁrst-time cheekpieces.

TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 90

14 KINDEST NATION (IRE) (11)

146-300 Br f Sioux Nation (USA) - The Dylan Show (IRE) (Showcasing)

4 8 10

(122)

JOHN BROWN & THE OWENS Harry Davies

HUGO PALMER, Malpas

Groom - Lydia Bradley (Breeder - Sherborough Developments Co Ltd)

Draw 10

TIMEFORM VIEW Tall ﬁlly who was well out of her depth when a well-beaten last of 11 in Princess Elizabeth Stakes at Epsom (8.5f, good to soft) 11 days ago. Will be better off back in handicap company but this is no easy task. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 7/6/2025 it was reported that the horse was slowly away. TFRHHIII Official BHA Rating 88

The Kensington Palace Stakes (Fillies’ Handicap) (Class 2) - continued

Form Owner

Trainer Age st lb (lbs)

15 THELMA’S ANGEL (IRE) (11) 4 8 10 (122)

31-6 B f Dark Angel (IRE) - Thesme (Exceed And Excel (AUS))

MR S. CHAPPELL

GEMMA TUTTY, Northallerton

Groom - Alicia Easdon (Breeder - Fools Gold)

Rossa Ryan

Draw 15

TIMEFORM VIEW Daughter of Dark Angel who left her debut form well behind when bagging 5-runner maiden at Ayr (6f, good) in spring of last year. Improved further on only start since when sixth of 9 in a Musselburgh Listed event 11 days ago and open to further progress if she can get a clear run at her racing.

16 ROCKYMOUNTAINWAY (GB)

TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 88

(34) 4 8 8 (120)

1212-02 Ch f Lope de Vega (IRE) - The Wagon Wheel (IRE) (Acclamation)

LADY BAMFORD & ALICE BAMFORD Callum Shepherd

CHARLIE FELLOWES, Newmarket

Groom - Daisy Woods (Breeder - Lady Bamford & Alice Bamford)

Draw 6

TIMEFORM VIEW Largely progressive last term, winning twice, and got back on the up returned to all-weather when second in 7f handicap at Kempton last month, racing freely but sticking on well. Of some interest upped to 1m for the ﬁrst time.

TFRHHHHI Official BHA Rating 86

17 SERIALISE (IRE)

(25) 4 8 7 (119)

2013-32 Ch f Footstepsinthesand - Dramatise (IRE) (Intikhab (USA))

D ROBERT LANIGAN

MRS J. HARRINGTON, Ireland

Groom - Paul Hulburd & Eliosia Boulger (Breeder - Tullamaine Castle Stud)

Shane Foley

Draw 24

TIMEFORM VIEW Stepped up on reappearance run when second of 18 in handicap at the Curragh (8f, good) 25 days ago, albeit seen to good effect under a positive ride. Should continue to run well. TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 85

18 SKY SAFARI (GB) (25)

101-12 B f Zoustar (AUS) - Moonlight Sonata (Galileo (IRE))

4 8 6 (118)

D MRS MARY SLACK Saffie Osborne

JAMES FANSHAWE, Newmarket

Groom - Agata Jasiega (Breeder - Wilgerbosdrift (UK) Ltd)

Draw 1

TIMEFORM VIEW Improving ﬁlly who made it 2 from 2 in handicaps back from 6 months off at Kempton (1m) in April. Still in need of the experience when ﬁnding only one too good in her hat-trick bid at Salisbury last time and remains of interest. TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 84

19 BINT AL DAAR (GB) (33)

230-420 Br m Muhaarar - Sharqeyih (Shamardal (USA))

D MR G.R.SMITH

5 8 6 (118)

Ray Dawson

KEVIN PHILIPPART DE FOY, Newmarket

Groom - Terry Hind (Breeder - Shadwell Estate Company Limited)

Draw 19

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual winner last season who seemed out of her depth when eleventh of 13 in a class 2 handicap at York (10.2f, good, 14/1) 33 days ago. Back down in trip and could well ﬁnd this too competitive again.

TFRHHIII Official BHA Rating 84

The Kensington Palace Stakes (Fillies’ Handicap) (Class 2) -

Form Owner

20 QUEEN OF ATLANTIS (GB)

Trainer Age st lb (lbs)

(81) 4 8 5 (117)

14622-0 B f Advertise - Waterways (IRE) (Alhaarth (IRE))

D SYNDICATES.RACING 1AND PARTNERS Sean Dylan Bowen PETER CHAPPLE-HYAM, Newmarket

Groom - Barry Tervitt (Breeder - D. Farrington, P. Gately, T. Killarney)

Draw 8

TIMEFORMVIEWFacedastifftaskwhenﬁnishinglastof10inListedraceatKempton(8f)onmostrecentoutinginMarch. Ran well in a brace of C&D handicaps last season, so no forlorn hope returned to handicap company here.

TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 83

21 CHESHIRE DANCER (IRE) (23)

4026-01 Gr f Phoenix of Spain (IRE) - Kristal Xenia (IRE) (Xaar)

4 8 5 (117)

D MANOR HOUSE STABLES SYNDICATE David Probert

HUGO PALMER, Malpas

Groom - Rebecca Bowring (Breeder - Ciara Eglington)

Draw 23

TIMEFORM VIEW Showed beneﬁt of reappearance run when winning 7-runner handicap at Leicester (8.2f, good to ﬁrm) 23 days ago. That wasn’t much of a race, however, and wouldn’t be an obvious type to follow up in a far more competitive affair.

22 SHALLOW (GB) (44)

6-11233 Ch f Rajasinghe (IRE) - Velvet Band (Verglas (IRE))

PHIL CUNNINGHAM

TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 83

4 8 3 (115)

Hollie Doyle

RICHARD SPENCER, Newmarket (Breeder - Hellwood Stud Farm & G. P. Clarke)

Draw 14

TIMEFORM VIEW 4-time winner on all-weather who turned in another good effort when third of 10 in handicap at Kempton (6f) 44 days ago, running on. Upped in trip for turf debut.

23 UNASSUMING (FR) (7)

TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 81

5 8 3 (115)

152-631 B m Lope de Vega (IRE) - Unpretentious (Invincible Spirit (IRE)) (in 5lb ex)

D MIDDLEHAM PARK, PARTNERS & M WATMOUGH Jack Callan (7)

GEORGE BOUGHEY, Newmarket

Groom - Hannah Heylings (Breeder - John Camilleri Fairway Thoroughbreds)

Draw 22

TIMEFORM VIEW Showed improved form back from 4 months off to win 7-runner handicap at Yarmouth (8f, good) 7 days ago, edging ahead late on. This is appreciably more competitive but could go well again under a 5lb penalty.

TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 76 (+4)

24 VIENNOISE (IRE) (12)

432051 B f Zoffany (IRE) - Voiscreville (IRE) (Le Havre (IRE))

D MR D. O’MEARA

4 8 2 (114)

Warren Fentiman (5)

DAVID O’MEARA, Upper Helmsley

Groom - Mahipal Singh (Breeder - Skara Stud Syndicate)

Draw 21

TIMEFORM VIEW Ran up to best to capitalise on a falling mark in 11-runner handicap at Doncaster (8f, good to ﬁrm) 12 days ago. Handy 5lb claimer takes over in the saddle, but this is a whole lot tougher. TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating 79

Result: 1st 2nd 3rd 4th

Distances: 1-2 2-3

Time: Min . Secs.

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 24

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn ﬁrst time by No. 7, 13. Visor worn by No. 14. Tongue Strap worn by No. 3, 18, 23. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 24.

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

Median Time: 1 min 41.40 secs

2024: DOHA 4 8 11 Hector Crouch 10-1 (Ralph Beckett) 24 ran

Forecast: Correct as of 4.00pm (17.06.25) 7-2 Rainbows Edge (GB), 6-1 Sky Safari (GB), 7-1 Arolla (GB), 9-1 Arisaig (GB), 10-1 Serialise (IRE), 12-1 Kayhana (IRE), 14-1 Miss Information (IRE), 16-1 Rockymountainway (GB), 18-1 Independent Expert (IRE), Julia Augusta (GB), Snellen (IRE), 20-1 Rose Prick (IRE), 22-1 Ambiente Amigo (GB), 25-1 Cheshire Dancer (IRE), Ciara Pearl (GB), Francophone (GB), 25-1 Muddy Mooy (IRE), Shallow (GB), Thelma’s Angel (IRE), 33-1 Bint Al Daar (GB), Queen of Atlantis (GB), Unassuming (FR), Viennoise (IRE), 66-1 Kindest Nation (IRE)

Timeform Summary

The one who stands out is top weight RAINBOWS EDGE, who showed smart form on just her fourth career start when winning a C&D handicap in good style on her reappearance and, with that form proving strong, she looks more than capable of defying a 5lb higher mark. Arisaig chased home the selection last time and is fancied to do so again, while Rockymountainway looks interesting stepping up to 1m given how she kept on behind a well-treated rival at Kempton on her most recent outing.

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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)

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

(Class 1) Advertised total prize fund £110,000

(FOR CONDITIONS OF THIS RACE SEE PAGE 79)

Stalls - Centre

Owners Prize Money: Winner £49016, Second £20119, Third £10065, Fourth £5027, Fifth £2519, Sixth £1254. (Penalty Value £62381) A SS

1 ARDISIA (IRE) (25)

1341 B c Ardad (IRE) - Garraun (IRE) (Tamayuz)

9 5 (131)

ARDISIA PARTNERSHIP Oisin Murphy

HUGO PALMER, Malpas

Groom - Michelle McCarthy (Breeder - Lynn Lodge Stud)

Draw 3

TIMEFORM VIEW Made a winning start at Musselburgh and improved again when scoring at Salisbury (5f). Oisin Murphy booked but needs plenty more to make an impact in this

2 AZIZAM (GB)

TFRHHIII Official BHA Rating -

(21) 9 5 (131)

1 Gr c Havana Grey - Mimram (Kheleyf (USA)) D BLACK TYPE/HARRELL/ADKISSON/ATKINSON Sam James K. R. BURKE, Leyburn

Groom - Leon Joughin (Breeder - Whitsbury Manor Stud)

Draw 23

TIMEFORMVIEW £46,000Havana Greycolt. Half-brother to 2-y-o 6fwinner Sweet Sonata. 9/1, looked a usefulperformer in the making as he made a successful start in 5f Hamilton maiden 3 weeks ago. More to come.

TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating -

3 BEACH PARTEE (GB) (18)

6 Ch c Lope Y Fernandez (IRE) - Parsnip (IRE) (Zebedee)

9 5 (131)

JOHN & PETER SEABROOK AND TIM FISHER Neil Callan

WILLIAM KNIGHT, Newmarket

Groom - Prem Singh (Breeder - Chasemore Farm)

Draw 16

TIMEFORM VIEW 28/1, shaped as if better for the run on debut at York (6f, ﬁrm ground) 3 weeks ago, making a mid-race move but not sustaining it. Capable of better but this is surely a bridge too far at this stage.

TFRHIIII Official BHA Rating -

4 BETTER AND BETTER (IRE) (7)

21 B c Acclamation - Petalite (Kingman) AL LEITH RACING CLUB

ADRIAN KEATLEY, Malton

Groom - Emma Dwan (Breeder - Mark & Stephanie Hanly)

9 5 (131)

P. J. McDonald

Draw 21

TIMEFORM VIEW Promising second at Carlisle (5f) on debut and built on that when scoring at Hamilton (6f) last week, still showing inexperience when it seemed he might sweep right past the front-running second. Type to keep on improving.

TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating -

The Windsor Castle Stakes (Listed Race) (Class 1) - continued

Form Owner Trainer st lb (lbs)

5

CALL ME BY MY

NAME

(GB) (18) 9 5 (131)

0203 B c Cable Bay (IRE) - Velocistar (IRE) (Starspangledbanner (AUS))

SLEEVE IT LTD Adam Farragher

JAMES HORTON, Newmarket

Groom - Katie Smith (Breeder - Sleeve It Ltd)

Draw 15

TIMEFORM VIEW 0-4 but back on track when third at Chester (6f) 3 weeks ago and was a bit better than the result considering the front runner did him no favours early. This is surely too tough. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 31/5/2025 it was reported that the horse lost both its hind shoes.

6 DICKENSIAN (GB) (49)

TFRHHIII Official BHA Rating -

9 5 (131)

16 B c Pinatubo (IRE) - Yourtimeisnow (Charm Spirit (IRE))

D BF SHEIKH MOHAMMED OBAID AL MAKTOUM Shane Gray

KEVIN RYAN, Hambleton

Groom - Abdul Mutalib (Breeder - Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum)

Draw 17

TIMEFORM VIEW Knew his job and went with plenty of enthusiasm when making a winning debut at Musselburgh (5f), although merely matched that form when midﬁeld in C&D contest 7 weeks ago, running out of steam late on. More needed.

TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating -

7 FIRST APPROACH (IRE) (24)

214 B c No Nay Never (USA) - Alphabet (Lawman (FR))

9 5 (131)

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

Groom - Vasyl Kizlyak (Breeder - Coolmore)

Draw 5

TIMEFORM VIEW Much improved from debut when winning 5f Naas maiden (Kansas third) but not so good behind impressive stablemate Albert Einstein in 6f Curragh Group 3 next time. This is easier back in trip.

TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating -

GAGA MATE (IRE) (19)

1 Ch c Mehmas (IRE) - Truth Prevails (Siyouni (FR))

9 5 (131)

D VICTORIOUS RACING Callum Shepherd GEORGE SCOTT, Newmarket

Groom - Shobhag Singh Inda (Breeder - John Connaughton)

Draw 9

TIMEFORM VIEW 9/2, made a successful debut in 5f Catterick maiden 3 weeks ago for Dylan Cunha, proving way too good for experienced rivals and eased a length near ﬁnish. Sure to progress for new connections.

TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating -

9 GOREY GOLD (IRE) (12)

51 Ch g Galileo Gold - Columbia Kid (IRE) (Big Bad Bob (IRE))

PORTLEE BLOODSTOCK

JONATHAN PORTMAN, Upper Lambourn

Groom - Brandon Williamson (Breeder - Miss S. Von Schilcher)

9 5 (131)

Rob Hornby

Draw 11

TIMEFORM VIEW Form of his debut run at Windsor worked out and he became another next-time-out winner from that race as he bagged a good prize at Bath a fortnight ago, quickening clear. Will go on improving and he’s on the shortlist.

TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating -

The Windsor Castle Stakes (Listed Race) (Class 1) - continued

Form Owner Trainer st lb (lbs)

10 HAVANA HURRICANE (GB) (12)

12 B c Havana Gold (IRE) - Spitﬁre Limited (Excelebration (IRE))

9 5 (131)

D J ALLISON & T CARTWRIGHT Charles Bishop

EVE JOHNSON HOUGHTON, Blewbury

Groom -Tom Clemmit (Breeder - Lady Cobham)

Draw 8

TIMEFORM VIEW Created a good impression when justifying support at Goodwood (5f) on debut 5 weeks ago from subsequent winner Logi Bear and ran well behind the promising Maximized in the Woodcote at Epsom. Could feature back down in trip. TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating -

11 JAN STEEN (GB) (34)

13 B c Sergei Prokoﬁev (CAN) - Athas An Bhean (Royal Applause)

9 5 (131)

D AMO RACING LIMITED David Egan

K. R. BURKE, Leyburn

Groom - Jack Lander (Breeder - Whitsbury Manor Stud)

Draw 13

TIMEFORM VIEW All the rage in the betting and had little trouble getting off the mark in 4-runner 5f Thirsk maiden on debut 23 days ago. Again attracted support and beaten only by 2 very promising and well-bred newcomers in hot York contest next time and should have more to offer. TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating -

12 KAMAKAMELEON (GB) (20)

615 Ch c Kameko (USA) - Moravia (Siyouni (FR))

9 5 (131)

D HOLD MY BEER, M. BROUGHTON & T. ELPHICK Tom Marquand DYLAN CUNHA, Newmarket

Groom - Mark Bent (Breeder - The Moravia Partnership)

Draw 4

TIMEFORM VIEW Much improved when landing fast-ground 5f Doncaster maiden on second start and ran well to a point in the National Stakes at Sandown next time. This isn’t any easier. First-time blinkers applied (the only runner in the ﬁeld in headgear).

TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating -

13 KANSAS (IRE) (11)

9 5 (131)

323 B c Wootton Bassett - Fire Fly (IRE) (Galileo (IRE))

BF M TABOR/D SMITH/MRS J MAGNIER/WESTERBERG

AIDAN O’BRIEN, Ireland

Groom - Megan Crosby (Breeder - Westerberg)

NON-RUNNER

95 n h on Naas), ﬁrml

Draw 24

TIMEFORM VIEW Yet to win but has offered plenty in 3 maidens all won by stablemates (First Approach on debut at Naas), once more showing speed but not sustaining it once the winner swept past at Navan last time. Should be ﬁrmly in the ﬁring line from stall 24. TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating -

14 LOGI BEAR (IRE) (12)

3214 B c Kodi Bear (IRE) - Moonlight Bay (Pivotal)

9 5 (131)

MR IAN WIGHT, MR TONY LYONS AND PTNR Sean Levey

RICHARD HANNON, Marlborough

Groom - Karan Singh (Breeder - Rathbride Farm)

Draw 10

TIMEFORM VIEW Stepped up on ﬁrst 2 runs when landing the odds at Newmarket (6f) a month ago and showed speed for a long way again in the Woodcote a fortnight ago. Looks vulnerable here. TFRHHIII Official BHA Rating -

The Windsor Castle Stakes (Listed Race) (Class 1) -

Form Owner

NUEVO SLOVO

Trainer st lb (lbs)

(IRE) (51) 9 5 (131)

61 B g James Garﬁeld (IRE) - Slovak (IRE) (Iffraaj)

D TEME VALLEY

JOHN S. O’DONOGHUE, Ireland (Breeder - Rathbarry Stud)

Colin Keane

Draw 19

TIMEFORM VIEW Very green on debut but much sharper second time up and put his experience to good use as he struck in 5f Ayr maiden 7 weeks ago. Colin Keane booked but this is surely too tough. TFRHHIII Official BHA Rating -

16 OLD IS GOLD (IRE)

(25) 9 5 (131)

31 B c Mehmas (IRE) - Lyons Lane (Showcasing)

D WATHNAN RACING

ANDREW BALDING, Kingsclere

Groom - Jack Fox (Breeder - Camogue Stud Ltd)

James Doyle

Draw 7

TIMEFORM VIEW Cost plenty and having shaped well on debut over C&D he impressed when landing 5f Beverley event, going sweetly on the bridle and quickening up well. Live contender.

17 ROGUE LEGEND

TFRHHHHI Official BHA Rating -

(GB) (22) 9 5 (131)

211 Gr c Havana Grey - Blue Crest (FR) (Verglas (IRE))

D RESOLUTE RACING

P. TWOMEY, Ireland

Groom - Aine Ryan. (Breeder - Llety Farms)

W. J. Lee

Draw 6

TIMEFORM VIEW Always well regarded (gone off odds-on all 3 starts) and improving fast, following up his Cork maiden victory in ﬁne style in 5f Tipperary event 3 weeks ago, recording a performance good enough to win all bar one renewal of this race in the last decade. Big-money buy since and the one to beat.

18 ROGUE SUPREMACY (GB)

TFRHHHHH Official BHA Rating -

(16) 9 5 (131)

1 B c St Mark’s Basilica (FR) - Mighty Spirit (IRE) (Acclamation)

D THE ROGUES GALLERY

DAVID O’MEARA, Upper Helmsley

Groom - Muhammed Ifran (Breeder - Coverdale Stud)

Daniel Tudhope

Draw 12

TIMEFORM VIEW £160,000 buy earlier this year and knew his job every bit as well as his strength in the betting suggested as he made a successful debut at Wetherby (5.5f), creating an excellent impression as he powered through the race and came clear with plenty in hand. Sure to improve.

TFRHHHHI Official BHA Rating -

19 SHAMAN CHAMPION (IRE) (39)

1 B c Shaman (IRE) - Angel Bright (IRE) (Dark Angel (IRE))

D MR JABER ABDULLAH

RICHARD HUGHES, Upper Lambourn

Groom - Lakh Singh (Breeder - Yeomanstown Stud)

9 5 (131)

Billy Loughnane

Draw 1

TIMEFORM VIEW 4/1, proved a class apart in 5f ﬁrm-ground Leicester maiden on debut 6 weeks ago, showing a striking turn of foot. This is obviously much tougher and he’s drawn in stall 1 but he could be good.

TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating -

The Windsor Castle Stakes (Listed Race) (Class 1)

- continued

Form Owner Trainer st lb (lbs)

20 SOVEREIGN SPELL (IRE)

(45) 9 5 (131)

2 B c Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Dalanijujo (IRE) (Night of Thunder (IRE))

AMO RACING LIMITED Rossa Ryan

RAPHAEL FREIRE, Newmarket (Breeder - Christopher Hirst)

Draw 18

TIMEFORM VIEW 120,000 gns buy this year and shaped well splitting a pair of subsequent winners in 5f novice at Newmarket (14/1) on debut at the Guineas Meeting, just showing inexperience once he got to the front. Will improve.

TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating -

B

21 TOUGH CRITIC (USA) (55)

1 B c Caravaggio (USA) - Thatchit (IRE) (Invincible Spirit (IRE))

D TOM BROCKLEY/DEW SWEEPER/R A HILL

GEORGE WEAVER, USA

Groom - Pedro Fragoso Perez (Breeder - Delehanty Stock Farm)

9 5 (131)

Flavien Prat

Draw 14

TIMEFORM VIEW £350,000 buy this year and overcame greenness to take 5.5f Keeneland maiden 8 weeks ago, outpaced early but making up plenty of ground to lead ﬁnal 1f. Open to improvement and yard saddled the 2023 Queen Mary winner.

TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating -

22 UTMOST RESPECT (IRE) (35)

2 B c Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Across The Sea (Dubawi (IRE))

9 5 (131)

MR M. A. SCAIFE Oisin Orr

RICHARD FAHEY, Malton

Groom - Cole Harris (Breeder - Irish National Stud)

Draw 22

TIMEFORM VIEW An expensive breeze-up buy and shaped very well in 5f York novice (11/4) 5 weeks ago, likely to have won on another day, passing all bar the winner in the ﬁnal 1f after a nightmare run through. Open to signiﬁcant improvement and could take a hand. TFRHHHII Official BHA Rating -

23 WYLE COP (USA) (22)

4 B or Br c Omaha Beach (USA) - True Egyptian (USA) (Pioneerof The Nile (USA))

MR D. R. PASSANT

JACK JONES, Newmarket

Groom - Liam McGaffin (Breeder - Mr & Mrs William L. Pape)

9 5 (131)

Dylan Hogan

Draw 20

TIMEFORM VIEW Cost £160,000 at the breeze-ups and made an encouraging start when fourth in 6f Leicester maiden 3 weeks ago. That race has produced winners but he’ll do well to become another in this. TFRHHIII Official BHA Rating -

24 OASIS DIAMOND (GB)

(16)

63 B f Oasis Dream - Belvoir Diva (Exceed And Excel (AUS))

G ROUTLEDGE RACING

MICHAEL & DAVID EASTERBY, Sheriff Hutton

Groom - Aleesha Williamson (Breeder - Bickmarsh Stud)

9 0 (126)

David Allan

Draw 2

TIMEFORM VIEW Showed a bit more behind Rogue Supremacy in Wetherby maiden a fortnight ago but up against it here. TFRHIIII Official BHA Rating -

Result: 1st 2nd 3rd 4th

Distances: 1-2 2-3

Time: Min . Secs.

The Windsor Castle Stakes (Listed Race) (Class 1) - continued

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 24

Blinkers worn ﬁrst time by No. 12.

Record Time: 58.80 secs by No Nay Never age 2 wt 9-1 good to ﬁrm, 20/06/13 & 58.80 secs by Society Kiss age 2 wt 9-2 good to ﬁrm, 09/05/25

2024: AIN’T NOBODY (IRE) 2 9 5 Jamie Spencer 5-1 (Kevin Ryan) 27 ran

Forecast: Correct as of 4.00pm (17.06.25)

9-2 Rogue Legend (GB), 11-2 Old Is Gold (IRE), 6-1 Rogue Supremacy (GB), 9-1 First Approach (IRE), Havana Hurricane (GB), 10-1 Utmost Respect (IRE), 12-1 Jan Steen (GB), 14-1 Tough Critic (USA), 16-1 Gaga Mate (IRE), 18-1 Azizam (GB), Shaman Champion (IRE), 22-1 Dickensian (GB), Gorey Gold (IRE), Logi Bear (IRE), Sovereign Spell (IRE), 28-1 Ardisia (IRE), 40-1 Better And Better (IRE), Kamakameleon (GB), Wyle Cop (USA), 50-1 Nuevo Slovo (IRE), 66-1 Call Me By My Name (GB), 100-1 Oasis Diamond (GB) 125-1 Beach Partee (GB), Timeform Summary

With a Timeform rating of 105 ROGUE LEGEND would have been a real player in Tuesday’s Coventry and he sets a very high standard in this Listed contest. He’s been the subject of what was reportedly a big-money sale since his Tipperary victory, however his former owners have a strong contender with impressive Wetherby winner Rogue Supremacy. Old Is Gold, Azizam and Gaga Mate are others in the picture.

1. ROGUE LEGEND

2. ROGUE SUPREMACY 3. OLD IS GOLD (IRE)

Breeders’ Cup Challenge Races at Royal Ascot

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

•The Queen Anne Stakes

•The King Charles III Stakes

•The Prince of Wales’s Stakes

•The Norfolk Stakes

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

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

It’s simple, they win and they’re in.

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

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

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

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Race Conditions

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; £85065 to the winning horse, the second to receive £32250, the third £16140, the fourth £8040, the ﬁfth £4035 and the sixth £2025. For two-year-old ﬁllies only. FIVE FURLONGS (5f ) (1,000 metres). Enter by noon, June 12th and pay £1500 stake, declare by 10.00 a.m. June 16th. 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. 29 entries at £1500. Closed June 12th, 2025

Second Race 3.05 - THE QUEEN’S VASE (CLASS 1) (Group 2) (see page 40)

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-year-olds only. ONE MILE about SIX FURLONGS (14f abt 34yds) (2,800 metres). Enter by noon, June 12th and pay £2650 stake, declare by 10.00 a.m. June 16th. Weights: Colts and geldings 9st 2lb, ﬁllies 8st 13lb Penalties, after August 31st, 2024, a winner of a Group 1 race 3lb ASCOT RACECOURSE LIMITED will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey 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. 20 entries at £2650. Closed June 12th, 2025

Third Race 3.40 - THE DUKE OF CAMBRIDGE STAKES (CLASS 1) (Group 2) (see page 44) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code; £127597 to the winning horse, the second to receive £48375, the third £24210, the fourth £12060, the fifth £6052 and the sixth £3037. For four-year-old and upwards fillies and mares only. OLD MILE (7f abt 213yds) (1,500 metres). Enter by noon, June 12th and pay £2250 stake, declare by 10.00 a.m. June 16th. Weights: 9st 2lb each. Penalties, after August 31st, 2024, 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). 11 entries at £2250 Closed June 12th, 2025 Fourth Race 4.20 - THE PRINCE OF WALES’S STAKES (CLASS 1) (Group 1) (see page 48)

Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code; £599708 to the winning horse, the second to receive £227362, the third £113787, the fourth £56682, the fifth £28446 and the sixth £14276. For four-year-olds and upwards. ONE MILE abt TWO FURLONGS (9f abt 212yds) (1,900 metres). Enter by noon, April 29th and pay £4370 stake, scratch by noon, May 27th or pay £5000, confirm by noon, June 12th and pay £3130 Supplementary Entry by noon, June 12th and pay £70000 stake. Declare by 10.00 a.m. June 16th. 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. Runners will be paraded in the order requested by the Managing Executive on the day. (No confirmation of entry is required for Supplementary entries). 27 entries, 9 at £4370, 8 at £9370, 9 at £12500, 1 at £70000 Closed April 29th, 2025

Fifth Race 5.00 - THE ROYAL HUNT CUP (CLASS 2) (Heritage Handicap) (see page 52)

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-year-olds and upwards. ONE MILE (1,600 metres) Royal Hunt Cup (Straight) Course (8f ). Enter by noon, May 20th and pay £295 stake, scratch by noon, June 3rd or pay £375, confirm by noon, June 12th and pay £195, declare by 10.00 a.m. June 16th. Lowest weight 8st 2lb; Highest weight not less than 9st 12lb. Penalties, after May 24th, 2025, 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. 83 entries, 10 at £295, 27 at £670, 46 at £865 Closed May 20th, 2025

Sixth Race 5.35 - THE KENSINGTON PALACE STAKES (CLASS 2) (Fillies’ Handicap) (see page60) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code; £56694 to the winning horse, the second to receive £26587, the third £13299, the fourth £6644, the ﬁfth £3322 and the sixth £1661. For four-year-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 (Straight) Course (8f ). Enter by noon, June 12th and pay £550 stake, declare by 10.00 a.m. June 16th. Lowest weight 8st 2lb; Highest weight not less than 9st 12lb. Penalties, after June 7th, 2025, 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. 31 entries at £550 Closed June 12th, 2025 Seventh Race 6.10 - THE WINDSOR CASTLE STAKES (CLASS 1) (Listed Race) (see page 66) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code; £62381 to the winning horse, the second to receive £23650, the third £11836, the fourth £5896, the fifth £2959 and the sixth £1485. For two-year-olds only. FIVE FURLONGS (5f ) (1,000 metres). Enter by noon, June 12th and pay £550 stake, declare by 10.00 a.m. June 16th. Weights: Colts and geldings 9st 5lb, fillies 9st. 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. 50 entries at £550. Closed June 12th, 2025

Royal Ascot Second Day Wednesday 18th June 2025

Ascot Board of Directors

Sir Francis Brooke Bt. o

(Chairman and His Majesty’s Representative)

Harry Morley o

Lady Celina Carter o

Lisa Perrin o

Felicity Barnard o*†

Stewards

Chief Steward Shaun Parker

Stewards’ Panel Chair 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 & Paul Champion

Veterinary Officers

Amy Hawthorn, Kate Maxwell, Graham Potts, Sally Taylor

Clerks of the Scales

Robert Cuthbert & Claudia Marelli

Equine Welfare and Integrity Officers

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

Ian McGregor CVO o*†

Nick Smith LVO o*†

Jonathan Parker o*

Jonathan Gregory *

Sam Thompson*

Christopher Collard †

Assistant Steward Chris Hill

Raceday Assistants Ben Ford, Gwen Thomas

Handicappers

Rachel Brierley-Ambrose & Dominic Gardiner-Hill

Medical Officers

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

Veterinary Surgeons

Simon Knapp, CVO, BVetMed,BSc, MRCVS

Bobby McEwen, BVSc, MRCVS

Clive Hamblin, BVetMed, MRCVS

Jamie Knapp, BVSc, MRCVS

Ian Wright, BVSc, MRCVS

Commentators

Ian Bartlett & Stewart Machin

Betting Ring Managers

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

Designated Safeguarding Lead

Ian McGregor CVO

Director of:

oAscot Authority (Holdings) Limited

*Ascot Racecourse Limited

†Ascot Racecourse Betting & Gaming Limited