Tuesday 20th - Saturday 24th June 2023 OWNER & TRAINER INFORMATION 2023
CONTENTS 3 Welcome to Ascot 4 Badge Information 6 Exclusive Facilities 7 Racing Information 9 Car Parking and Travelling to Ascot 10 Owners and Trainers’ Facilities Map 12 2022 Longines World’s Best Racehorse Rankings 13 Leading Royal Ascot Owners, Trainers and Jockeys 14 Order of Running 16 General Information 19 2022 Royal Ascot Winning Breeders 22 Contacts 23 Front Cover: Baaeed wins the Queen Anne Stakes at Royal Ascot 2022 for Shadwell Stud and William Haggis.
WELCOME TO ROYAL ASCOT 2023
A record £9.52 million of prize money will be on offer this year, a 10% increase on the 2022 total of £8.65 million.
All eight Group 1 races will be run for a minimum of £600,000 for the first time with increases to the King’s Stand Stakes, St James’s Palace Stakes, Gold Cup, Coronation Stakes and Commonwealth Cup (all £500,000 in 2022), while the Queen Anne Stakes will be worth £750,000 (£600,000 in 2022).
The Group 2 King Edward VII Stakes will be increased to £250,000 (£225,000 in 2022) while two Group 2 races for fillies and maresthe Duke of Cambridge Stakes and Ribblesdale Stakes - are raised to £225,000 (from £175,000 and £200,000).
Both the Group 3 Hampton Court Stakes and Jersey Stakes also receive increases to £150,000 (from £100,000 and £110,000).
As in 2022, no race at Royal Ascot will be run for less than £100,000.
We are delighted with the way the sevenrace programme has bedded in since being introduced permanently in 2021. The new races have all offered something different in terms of trip or conditions and provided additional opportunities for connections to experience the Royal Meeting.
There was a truly international flavour in 2022 with runners from across Europe as well as America, Australia and Japan. Of course, Nature Strip was the highlight and it was incredibly exciting to see him deliver a careerbest performance in the King’s Stand Stakes.
You will find much more information about the week in this brochure and on behalf of the whole team at Ascot, I wish you the very best for a successful and enjoyable 2023 Royal Meeting.
Nick Smith Director of Racing & Public Affairs
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2022 WINNERS - TUESDAY
The Queen Anne Stakes: Baaeed
The Ascot Stakes: Coltrane
The Coventry Stakes: Bradsell The King’s Stand Stakes: Nature Strip
The St James’s Palace Stakes: Coreoebus
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The Wolferton Stakes: Dubai Future The Copper Horse Stakes: Get Shirty
BADGE INFORMATION
Owners and trainers are entitled to an allocation of complimentary Owner/ Trainer badges on the day their horse(s) run. Badge allocation is laid out in the table opposite.
APPLICATION FOR BADGES
Applications for Owner/Trainer badges will open after declarations for each Royal Ascot raceday (10am, 48 hours before). Owner/Trainer badges must be applied for in advance by visiting ascot.com/royalascotowners
The PASS system will NOT be in operation.
For enquiries, please contact the Owners and Trainers’ Team on 01344 878529.
OWNER/TRAINER BADGES
These badges allow entrance to the Queen Anne Enclosure areas of the racecourse and all dedicated owners and trainers’ facilities, including the dining rooms, bar, and trackside viewing platforms. Badges will be named and are strictly non-transferable and non-refundable. Owner/Trainer badges DO NOT permit access to the Royal Enclosure.
The daily badge prices during Royal Ascot 2022 are as follows; Tuesday / Wednesday £90 and Thursday / Friday / Saturday £99
PARADE RING PASSES
Owner/Trainer badges will NOT admit access to the Parade Ring or the PreParade Ring. Owners will be issued up to six by race Parade Ring passes per runner, additional badge requests may be considered if field size allows. Trainers will be issued with by race, weekly or daily Parade Ring passes as necessary.
ROYAL ENCLOSURE MEMBERS
We were delighted to be awarded an ROA Gold Standard for the ownership experience on offer at Ascot in 2022.
Royal Enclosure members with runners may purchase their Royal Enclosure badges the day before racing by contacting the Royal Enclosure Office on 01344 878474.
BADGE COLLECTION
Exclusively for Royal Ascot, the Owners and Trainers’ Desk can be found in the dedicated marquee situated at the east end of Car Park 2. Please note, that an official form of photo identification will be required on arrival and failure to provide this may result in badges not being released.
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COMPLIMENTARY ALLOCATION AVAILABLE TO PURCHASE
Owner, joint owner, registered partnership or syndicate with a runner
Six Owner/Trainer daily badges
Four Owner/Trainer daily badges
EXCLUSIVE FACILITIES
Owner who has declared a runner at the overnight stage but has balloted out due to the safety figures
Owner of a reserve horse
Licensed trainer with a runner
Two Queen Anne Enclosure tickets
Two Queen Anne Enclosure tickets
Six Queen Anne Enclosure tickets -
Two Owner/Trainer badges* -
DINING ROOMS
We have two dining rooms available for the use of owners and licensed trainers with a runner on the day. These dining rooms are at either end of the Owners and Trainers’ Bar which overlooks the Pre-Parade Ring. Tables cannot be reserved and will be allocated on a first come, first serve basis.
OWNERS AND TRAINERS’ BAR
NTF registered assistant trainer with a runner
One Owner/Trainer daily badge -
Owners and trainers can enjoy two dedicated bars on site, the usual bar that over looks the Pre-Parade Ring and the Grundy Bar. Owners and trainers also have an exclusive fenced area of the Grundy and Bustino Lawn. Please refer to the map on page 12 for location but this is within close proximity to the other dedicated facilities.
Licensed trainer without a runner
Two Owner/Trainer daily badges**Jockey riding at the meeting (contact the PJA to apply for guest badges)
Licensed jockey without a ride (contact the PJA to apply)
Three Owner/Trainer daily badges (two for guest use) -
Two Owner/Trainer daily badges** -
*Trainers will be issued with weekly or daily badges as necessary. **Does not include lunch.
Please note, ROA, NTF, PJA and RCA badges are NOT valid for Royal Ascot and cannot be exchanged for badges.
VIEWING
Owners and trainers with runners have two exclusive viewing areas at the front of the Grandstand on Concourse Level, accessed with an Owner/Trainer badge.
The main viewing area is located to the left of the Iron Stand, beneath the Royal Box, allowing connections easy access from the Parade Ring. The second dedicated viewing area is located to the left of the Horsewalk, behind the Stable Lads’ Stand and accessible via the Horsewalk.
If you require wheelchair or pushchair access, please contact the Owners and Trainers’ Team.
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2022 WINNERS - WEDNESDAY
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The Queen Mary Stakes: Dramatised
The Royal Hunt Cup: Dark Shift
The Windsor Castle Stakes: Little Big Bear
The Kensington Palace Stakes: Rising Star
The Queen’s Vase: Eldar Eldarov
The Prince of Wales’s Stakes: State Of Rest
The Duke of Cambridge Stakes: Saffron Beach
RACING INFORMATION
GOING
For live weather station and going information please visit ascot.com/thegoing
For additional information please call Chris Stickels, Head of Racing & Clerk of the Course on 07970 621440.
STABLING AND RACING STAFF ACCOMMODATION
We have 205 stables situated in a secure yard away from the road and close to the hostel with ample parking for cars and lorries. We provide paper or shavings and while we will endeavour to meet your bedding requirements, your preferred bedding cannot be guaranteed.
The racing staff accommodation has 42 double rooms. This area also has a large dining room, lounge area and a bar. Additional single room temporary accommodation will be available on site. Accommodation must be booked in advance.
If you wish to stable your runners overnight or use the racing staff accommodation for your staff, we require advance notification the day before racing. Overnight stabling and racing staff accommodation forms are available from Tom Grantham, Stable Manager on 01344 878454 / 07717 631437 or via tom.grantham@ascot.com.
GALLOPS
Gallops are available between 7am and 8am each morning. Please book in with the Stable Manager before proceeding to the course.
HORSEBOXES
Horsebox entry to the stables is next to Car Park 2 from Ascot High Street. Please follow signs to Car Park 2 and then look for the stables sign on the High Street.
TROPHIES
In conjunction with our official trophy supplier, Garrard, owners of all Group 1 winners at Royal Ascot will be given trophies to keep, along with the Royal Hunt Cup and the Queen’s Vase. We will continue to present the traditional perpetual trophies, which are such an important piece of Ascot history.
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CAR PARKING AND TRAVELLING TO ASCOT
PARKING – CAR PARK 2
Trainers and jockeys are entitled to one free car parking space in the Trainers and Jockeys’ car park (Car Park 2). Please display your NTF or PJA car park label to gain access.
Owners’ car parking is situated in Car Park 2 and is allocated one car park label and one space for each horse running.
Owners with a declared runner will be emailed a digital car park pass which must be printed to access Car Park 2 on the day of your runner’
If you require additional parking, it is available in Car Park 8 and will be charged. Please contact the Owners and Trainers’ Team for further information.
DIRECTIONS TO CAR PARK 2
If you are arriving by car, please note that roads around the racecourse can be congested at times. Car Park 2 is an orange car park, so please follow signs for this route.
From London and the North: M4 Junction 6 onto the A332 Windsor by-pass and follow signs to Ascot.
From the West: M4 Junction 10 to the A329(M) signposted Bracknell and follow signs to Ascot.
From the South and East: M3 Junction 3 onto the A332 signposted Bracknell and follow signs to Ascot.
From the Midlands: M40 southbound, Junction 4. Take the A404 towards M4 (Junction 8/9). On M4 head towards Heathrow/London leaving at Junction 6 and follow the A332 Windsor by-pass to Ascot.
DISABLED CAR PARKING
Forward parking for disabled Blue Badge Holders can be arranged in Car Park 2, for owners and trainers with runners. This will need to be arranged in advance. Please contact the Owners and Trainers’ Team to arrange access.
DROP OFF POINT
The drop off area in Car Park 2 can be used by drivers or taxis for owners, trainers or jockeys. Please note that cars will not be able to wait in this area.
BY RAIL
There is a frequent service to Ascot from both Reading and London Waterloo. The average journey time is 27 minutes from Reading and 52 minutes from Waterloo. Regular services also run from Guildford. Ascot station is a sevenminute walk from the racecourse. For all train times please use National Rail Enquiries.
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HELICOPTER CHARTER & THE FLEXJET HELIPORT AT ROYAL ASCOT
If you wish to charter a helicopter to The Flexjet Heliport at Ascot please book via the heliport operator Fresh Air at ascot@freshair-uk.com or by calling 01869 278244
Please don’t hesitate to let us know if you will be arriving by helicopter so that we can arrange convenient badge collection. Car transfer will be provided to all guests arriving from the heliport to the racecourse.
To arrange badge collection, please contact the Owners and Trainers’ Team on 01344 878529.
If you would like to charter a private plane to the UK to attend a race meeting at Ascot please contact flexjethouse@flexjet.com or +44(0)203 856 8151
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This map is subject to change. For up to date information, please visit ascot.com owners-and-trainers
T R AINER S & JO C K EYS CAR PARK H CAR PARK R CAR PAR K L CAR PARK F D R OP OF F & P I C K U P PARADE RING MAIN RECEPTION HIGH STREET GRANDSTAND FINISH LINE FLAT TRACK PRE-PARADE RING 1 1 5 2 KEY Royal Enclosure Queen Anne Enclosure Village Enclosure Windsor Enclosure Heath Enclosure Entry Point 3 4 5 Owners and Trainers’ Dining Rooms Owners and Trainers’ Bar Exclusive Viewing Area Exclusive Lawn Area
and
Collection Marquee Grandstand Entrances 1 2 3 4
Owners
Trainers’ Badge
2022 LONGINES WORLD’S BEST RACEHORSE RANKINGS
RANK HORSE
1 Flightline (USA)
2 Baaeed (GB)
3 Equinox (JPN)
3 Nature Strip (AUS)
5 Epicenter (USA)
5 Life Is Good (USA)
5 Vadeni (F)
8 Golden Sixty (AUS)
8 Kyprios (IRE)
8 Olympiad (USA)
8 Pyledriver (GB)
8 Real World (IRE)
8 Romatic Warrior (IRE)
8 Titleholder (JPN)
8Z Torquator Tasso (GER) =
We saw six of the horses in the Longines World’s Best Racehorse top ten (including ties) run at Ascot in 2022.
Baaeed: Queen Anne Stakes winner and 4th in the QIPCO Champions Stakes
Nature Strip: King’s Stand Stakes winner
Kyprios: Gold Cup winner
Real World: Queen Anne Stakes second
Pyledriver: King George VI and Queen Elizabeth QIPCO Stakes winner
Torquator Tasso: King George VI and Queen Elizabeth QIPCO Stakes second
ran at Ascot in 2022
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Pyledriver and Torquator Tasso, first and second in the King George VI and Queen Elizabeth QIPCO Stakes
LEADING ROYAL ASCOT OWNERS, TRAINERS AND JOCKEYS
Pictured: Aidan O’Brien receiving the Royal Ascot Leading Trainer Award from Guy Henderson, former Chief Executive Ascot Racecourse
LEADING JOCKEY
LEADING TRAINER
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Year Jockey Wins 2022 Ryan Moore 6 2021 Oisin Murphy 5 2020 Frankie Dettori 6 2019 Frankie Dettori 7 2018 Ryan Moore 5 2017 Ryan Moore 6 2016 Ryan Moore 6 2015 Ryan Moore 9 2014 Ryan Moore 6 2013 Johnny Murtagh 4 2012 Ryan Moore 5 2011 Ryan Moore 3 2010 Ryan Moore 4
Year Trainer Wins 2022 Aidan O’Brien 5 2021 John & Thady Gosden 4 2020 John Gosden 6 2019 Aidan O'Brien 5 2018 Aidan O'Brien 4 2017 Aidan O'Brien 6 2016 Aidan O'Brien 7 2015 Aidan O'Brien 5 2014 Sir Michael Stoute 4 2013 Aidan O'Brien 4 2012 John Gosden 5 2011 Aidan O'Brien 4 2010 Richard Hannon snr 3
Year Owner 2022 Godolphin 2021 Godolphin 2020 Hamdan Al Maktoum 2019 Coolmore 2018 Coolmore 2017 Coolmore
OWNER*
in 2017
LEADING
*introduced
2022 WINNERS - THURSDAY
The Norfolk Stakes: The Ridler
The Britannia Stakes: Thesis
The King George V Stakes: Secret State
The Ribblesdale Stakes: Magical Lagoon
The Gold Cup: Kyprios
The Buckingham Palace Stakes: Inver Park
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The Hampton Court Stakes: Claymore
ORDER OF RUNNING
FIRST DAY - TUESDAY 20TH JUNE
SECOND DAY - WEDNESDAY 21ST JUNE
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ITV1 2.30 pm The Queen Anne Stakes (Group 1) 4+ £750,000 One mile ITV1 3.05 pm The Coventry Stakes (Group 2) 2 £150,000 Six furlongs ITV1 3.40 pm The King’s Stand Stakes (Group 1) 3+ £600,000 Five furlongs ITV1 4.20 pm The St James’s Palace Stakes (Group 1) 3 colts £600,000 Old mile ITV1 5.00 pm The Ascot Stakes (Handicap) 4+ £100,000 Two miles, four furlongs ITV1 5.35 pm The Wolferton Stakes (Listed) 4+ £110,000 One mile, two furlongs ITV4 6.10 pm The Copper Horse Stakes (Handicap) 4+ £100,000 One mile, six furlongs
ITV1 2.30 pm The Queen Mary Stakes (Group 2) 2 fillies £115,000 Five furlongs ITV1 3.05 pm The Kensington Palace Stakes (Handicap) 4 fillies & mares £100,000 Old mile ITV1 3.40 pm The Duke of Cambridge Stakes (Group 2) 4+ fillies & mares £225,000 One mile ITV1 4.20 pm The Prince of Wales’s Stakes (Group 1) 4+ £1,000,000 One mile, two furlongs ITV1 5.00 pm The Royal Hunt Cup (Heritage Handicap) 3+ £175,000 One mile ITV1 5.35 pm The Queen’s Vase (Group 2) 3 £265,000 One mile, six furlongs ITV4 6.10 pm The Windsor Castle Stakes (Listed) 2 £100,000 Five furlongs
ITV1 2.30 pm The Norfolk Stakes (Group 2) 2 £110,000 Five furlongs ITV1 3.05 pm The King George V Stakes (Handicap) 3 £100,000 One mile, four furlongs ITV1 3.40 pm The Ribblesdale Stakes (Group 2) 3 fillies £225,000 One mile, four furlongs THIRD DAY - THURSDAY 22ND JUNE
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2022 WINNERS - FRIDAY
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The Coronation Stales: Inspiral
The Albany Stakes: Meditate
The Sandringham Stales: Heredia The Duke of Edingburgh Stakes: Candleford The Palace of Holyrood House: Latin Lover
The King Edward VII Stakes: Changing Of The Guard
The Commonwealth Cup: Perfect Power
GENERAL INFORMATION
DRESS CODE
All owners and trainers must adhere with the Queen Anne Enclosure Dress Code as a compulsory minimum.
Gentlemen are required to dress for a formal daytime occasion; A full length two- or three-piece suit, jack and trousers of the same colour and fabric, a collared shirt, a neck tie and socks must be worn and should cover the ankle.
Ladies are required to dress for a formal daytime occasion; A dress or top and skirt (with shoulder or halter neck straps), trouser suits are welcome but must
be of matching colour and material and jumpsuits must fall below the knee. A hat, headpiece of fascinator should be worn at all times. Please note that dresses and tops that are strapless, one shouldered, off the shoulder or bardot are not permitted, along with sheer fabric. Midriffs must be covered.
Those with Royal Enclosure badges will need to adhere to the Royal Enclosure Dress Code.
For information on the full Royal Ascot Dress Code, please visit ascot.com/royalascot
HOSPITALITY AND DINING
Should you require assistance with any of our Fine Dining, hospitality, or Private Box packages, please call 01344 3463000 or via hospitality@ascot.com.
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2022 WINNERS - SATURDAY
The Chesham Stakes: Point Holloway Boy
The Wokingham Stakes: Rohaan
The Jersey Stakes: Noble Truth
The Hardwicke Stakes: Broome The Diamond Jubilee Stakes: Naval Crown
The Golden Gate Stakes: Missed The Cut
The Queen Alexandra Stakes: Stratum
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2022 ROYAL ASCOT WINNING BREEDERS
Each year we celebrate the success of breeders who produced winners at the Royal Meeting with a lunch on the Friday of The QIPCO King George Weekend. We look forward to welcoming this year’s winner on Friday 28th July.
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CONTACTS
ASCOT RACECOURSE
NICK SMITH
Director of Racing & Public Affairs
Mobile: 07771 791449
Email: nick.smith@ascot.com
CHRIS STICKELS
Head of Racing & Clerk of the Course
Mobile: 07970 621440
Email: chris.stickels@ascot.com
HANNAH PARLETT
Owners & Trainers’ Manager
Tel: 01344 878529
Mobile: 07738 716395
Email: hannah.parlett@ascot.com
MOLLY SMITH
Racing Executive
Tel: 01344 878023
Mobile: 07817 121835
Email: molly.smith@ascot.com
INTERNATIONAL RACING BUREAU
REON SANFORD
Head Groundsman
Tel: 01344 630135
Mobile: 07850 914607
Email: reon.sanford@ascot.com
TOM GRANTHAM
Stables Manager
Tel: 01344 878454
Mobile: 07717 631437
Email: thomas.grantham@ascot.com
HELICOPTER BOOKINGS: FRESH AIR
Tel: 01869 278244
Email: ascot@freshair-uk.com
ALL ENQUIRIES:
ADRIAN BEAUMONT
Tel: 01638 668881
Mobile: 07808 903158
Email: adrian@irbracing.com
ENQUIRIES RELATING TO FRENCH
PARTICIPATION:
CHANTAL CHAPPUIS
Mobile: +33 6077 63234
Email: chantalchappuis@orange.fr
ENQUIRIES RELATING TO GERMAN
PARTICIPATION:
DAVID-CONOLLY SMITH
Tel: +49 89 3303 8098
Mobile: +49 160 9674 7958
Email: david.conolly-smith@t-online.de
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