Royal Ascot Media Guide 2024

Welcome to Royal Ascot 2024, which is set to be run for record prize money of just over £10 million.

This forms part of an overall increase in Ascot’s annual prize money from £16.8 million to £17.5 million and demonstrates an ongoing commitment to maintaining Ascot’s position on the world stage. In the 2023 Flat Season, no fewer than six of the top ten horses that featured in the Longines World’s Best Racehorse Rankings ran at Ascot and we always aspire to maintain those standards.

Prize money increases have been made across the 35-race Royal Ascot programme with the minimum race value now at £110,000 while no Group One race will be run for a prize fund less than £650,000.

Amongst those Group One races is the King Charles III Stakes, formerly the King’s Stand Stakes, which has been renamed in perpetuity with the kind permission of His Majesty.

Their Majesties The King and Queen attended all five days of last year’s Royal Meeting which provided many memories but none more popular than Desert Hero’s win in the royal colours in the King George V Stakes.

As we look forward to the 200th anniversary of the Royal Procession, first seen in 1825 during the reign of King George IV, it is gratifying to think that the very special traditions of this great week are still very much alive.

We are constantly looking at ways to celebrate our royal association and this year, students and graduates of the Royal Drawing School will be drawing and painting at the racecourse during the Royal Meeting and also displaying some of their existing work.

At Ascot, we have always tried to blend tradition with innovation and with that in mind, it was tremendous for all who worked so hard on the project to see our net-zero Village Enclosure at Royal Ascot last year nominated as a finalist for the Environmental Sustainability Award at this year’s FEVO Sport Industry Awards. Ascot operates its annual sustainability programme under the banner Racing To Zero and earlier this year, became the first racecourse globally to be ECOsmart accredited by Greengage.

Fashion of course plays a pivotal part in what makes Royal Ascot what it is and creates so many colourful pictures around the world. This year, our annual Lookbook was produced for the first time under the direction of celebrated British fashion designer Daniel Fletcher – our first creative director of that much anticipated publication.

Royal Ascot will be broadcast in some 180 territories this year and we are delighted to be sharing our own production, Queens of the Turf, with all our partner broadcasters. This feature documentary celebrates the rise of female jockeys in the UK and their achievements at Royal Ascot.

Once again World Pool, in partnership with the Hong Kong Jockey Club and the Tote, will operate on all five days. Four of the top five turnover days since World Pool’s inception have been at Royal Ascot and three of the top five individual races to date were also Ascot events.

I would like to welcome and thank our Official Partners, QIPCO, Longines and Howden and to extend my thanks to you, the world’s media, for your ongoing support for Royal Ascot.

We hope you enjoy the week.

Sir Francis Brooke BT. His Majesty’s Representative

Front Page: Desert Hero and Tom Marquand win the 2023 King George V Stakes.

RACING

AT ROYAL ASCOT

THE RACING

RECORD PRIZE MONEY AT ROYAL ASCOT 2024

For the first time, Royal Meeting prize money reaches eight figures with the total fund across all 35 races reaching £10 million, an increase of over 5% on 2023’s figures.

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.

In 2023 the Royal Meeting featured five races in the Longines World’s Top 100 Races for three-year-olds and upwards. The Prince of Wales’s Stakes, Queen Anne Stakes, St James’s Palace Stakes, Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes and Gold Cup all delivered toplevel drama and iconic performances, with the likes of Mostahdaf, Paddington and Courage Mon Ami gracing the hallowed turf of Ascot and thrilling viewers the world over.

Royal Ascot 2024 will be worth a record £10 million with no race run for less than £110,000 (up from £100,000) and all Group 1 races worth a minimum of £650,000 (up from £600,000).

This includes increases to the King Charles III Stakes (formerly the King’s Stand Stakes), St James’s Palace Stakes, Gold Cup, Commonwealth Cup and Coronation Stakes, which were all run for £600,000 in 2023.

Nick Smith, Director of Racing and Public Affairs at Ascot Racecourse, said: “We are pleased to be delivering these prize money increases in 2024 against a backdrop of uncertainty and an unprecedented number of negative headwinds for the industry. The financial impact on all facets of the industry is already being acutely felt.

“It is, however, crucial for Royal Ascot to maintain its position on the global stage at a time when participants at home and abroad have so many alternative lucrative options away from Britain.

“Whilst the main increases have been made to the Royal Meeting to enable us to get to £10 million for the first time, we have made increases in other areas of the programme as well.

“These include increases to fit with the new Premier fixture structure, including at the Dubai Duty Free Shergar Cup, where there is a particular focus on maintaining full fields.

“Importantly, no race at Ascot will be run for less than in 2023 including at our Core (non-Premier) fixtures. This is in spite of a reduction in central funding to this element of the programme, which has therefore required further increases in executive contribution.”

ROYAL ASCOT PRIZE MONEY HISTORY

KING’S STAND STAKES RENAMED THE KING CHARLES III STAKES

With the permission of His Majesty, the King’s Stand Stakes, the Group 1 five furlong sprint run on the opening day of Royal Ascot, has been renamed the King Charles III Stakes.

In 2024 the race will become the fifth on the Royal Ascot programme to be named after a British monarch with His Majesty The King joining Queen Anne, King Edward VII, King George V and Queen Elizabeth II on the order of running.

The King George VI & Queen Elizabeth Stakes in July commemorates a further monarch, alongside Queen Elizabeth, The Queen Mother.

Queen Elizabeth II is remembered at both Royal Ascot and on QIPCO British Champions Day.

Sir Francis Brooke Bt., His Majesty’s Representative at Ascot, said: “We are delighted to have renamed our premier five furlong sprint in honour of His Majesty The King. The Royal Meeting last year was the first of the new reign and Their Majesties attended on each day. The highlight of the week was Desert Hero’s victory in the royal colours when he won the King George V Stakes in thrilling style. Desert Hero remains a possible runner in the Hardwicke Stakes at this year’s meeting. We are all looking forward to welcoming Their Majesties to Ascot in June.”

Originally created as The Queen’s Stand Plate in 1860, the race title changed to The King’s Stand Stakes with the accession of King Edward VII in 1901. The initiation of the race only occurred because heavy rain made it impossible for the two-mile Royal Stand Plate to take place, so the race was renamed the Queen’s Stand Plate and run over four furlongs, the only raceable part of the course. Fittingly, a horse named Queen Of The Vale was the first winner.

Nowadays, the £650,000 Group 1 sprint takes place over five furlongs and is one of the highlights on the opening day. Over the years it has been graced by some of the fastest equine athletes the sport has ever seen with Abernant, Dayjur, Lochsong, Sole Power, Blue Point and Battaash all adorning the roll of honour.

12 horses have won the race twice, starting with Woolsthorpe in 1895 and 1897 all the way through to Blue Point in 2018 and 2019. That latter renewal was the top-rated sprint race in the world that year, as Blue Point led home Battaash.

Trailblazer Choisir was the first Australian-trained horse to win in Britain when successful in 2003 - he has been followed by four more, including Miss Andretti’s track record in 2007 which stands to this day, and most recently Nature Strip in 2022 (above).

More history was created last year as Hollie Doyle became the first female jockey to win a Group 1 at the Royal Meeting, on Bradsell. The most successful jockey in the race’s history is the mighty Lester Piggott with a remarkable seven wins spread over 28 years, starting with Right Boy in 1957 and finishing with Never So Bold in 1985. For three of those victories ‘The Long Fellow’ teamed up with Vincent O’Brien, who is still the leading trainer with five winners.

Nature Strip, the 2022 winner of the King’s Stand Stakes.

CHANGES TO THE ORDER OF RUNNING

This year we have made a few changes to the running order following trainer and jockey feedback, and in order to maximise exposure of the Group 1 races with the men’s UEFA European Championship also taking place this June.

On the second day, The Queen’s Vase will be the second race on the card, with The Kensington Palace Stakes the sixth race. In addition, The Duke of Cambridge Stakes will take place on the Round (Old) Mile, with the Kensington Palace Stakes on the Straight Mile.

On the fourth day, The Coronation Stakes will be the third race on the card, with The Duke of Edinburgh Stakes the fourth race.

On the fifth day, The Hardwicke Stakes will be the second race on the card, and The Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes the third race, with The Jersey Stakes the fourth race on the card.

In addition, a change to the race conditions for the Chesham Stakes will see horses no longer eligible to qualify via their dam’s performance. The race will return to a stallion-only qualification as the race was prior to 2019 (sire must have won over 10f+).

Villanova Queen wins the 2023 Kensington Palace Stakes.

2024 ORDER OF RUNNING

DAY ONE TUESDAY 18TH JUNE

ITV1 2.30pm The Queen Anne Stakes (Group 1) 4+ £750,000 One mile (straight)

ITV1 3.05pm The Coventry Stakes (Group 2) 2 £175,000 Six furlongs

ITV1 3.45pm The King Charles III Stakes (Group 1) 3+ £650,000 Five furlongs

ITV1 4.25pm The St James’s Palace Stakes (Group 1) 3 colts

Old mile (round)

ITV1 5.05pm The Ascot Stakes (Handicap) 4+ £110,000 Two miles, four furlongs

ITV1 5.40pm The Wolferton Stakes (Listed) 4+ £120,000 One mile, two furlongs

ITV4 6.15pm The Copper Horse Stakes (Handicap) 4+ £110,000 One mile, six furlongs

DAY TWO WEDNESDAY 19TH JUNE

TOTAL PRIZE MONEY £10,050,000 TOTAL PRIZE MONEY £2,565,000 TOTAL PRIZE MONEY £2,035,000

ITV4 2.30pm The Queen Mary Stakes (Group 2) 2 fillies

Five furlongs

ITV4 3.05pm The Queen’s Vase (Group 2) 3 £265,000 One mile, six furlongs

ITV4 3.45pm The Duke of Cambridge Stakes (Group 2) 4+ fillies & mares £225,000 Old mile (round)

ITV1 4.25pm The Prince of Wales’s Stakes (Group 1) 4+ £1,000,000 One mile, two furlongs

ITV1 5.05pm The Royal Hunt Cup (Handicap) 3+

One mile (straight)

ITV1 5.40pm The Kensington Palace Stakes (Handicap) 4+ fillies & mares £110,000 One mile (straight)

ITV4 6.15pm The Windsor Castle Stakes (Listed) 2 £110,000 Five furlongs

DAY THREE THURSDAY 20TH JUNE

ITV4 2.30pm The Norfolk Stakes (Group 2) 2

Five furlongs

ITV4 3.05pm The King George V Stakes (Handicap) 3 £110,000 One mile, four furlongs

ITV4 3.45pm The Ribblesdale Stakes (Group 2)

ITV1 4.25pm The Gold Cup (Group 1)

ITV1 5.05pm The Britannia Stakes (Handicap) 3 colts & geldings

One mile (straight)

ITV1 5.40pm The Hampton Court Stakes (Group 3) 3 £150,000 One mile, two furlongs

ITV4 6.15pm The Buckingham Palace Stakes (Handicap) 3+

DAY FOUR FRIDAY 21ST JUNE

ITV1 2.30pm The Albany Stakes (Group 3)

ITV1 3.05pm The Commonwealth Cup (Group 1) 3 colts & fillies

ITV1 3.45pm The Coronation Stakes (Group 1) 3 fillies

ITV4 4.25pm The Duke of Edinburgh Stakes (Handicap) 3+

TOTAL PRIZE MONEY £1,540,000 TOTAL PRIZE MONEY £2,005,000

Seven furlongs

One mile, four furlongs

ITV4 5.05pm The Sandringham Stakes (Handicap) 3 fillies £110,000 One mile (straight)

ITV4 5.40pm The King Edward VII Stakes (Group 2) 3 colts & geldings £250,000 One mile, four furlongs

ITV4 6.15pm The Palace of Holyroodhouse Stakes (Handicap) 3 £110,000 Five furlongs

DAY FIVE SATURDAY 22ND JUNE

TOTAL PRIZE MONEY £1,905,000

ITV1 2.30pm The Chesham Stakes (Listed) 2 £110,000 Seven furlongs

ITV1 3.05pm The Hardwicke Stakes (Group 2) 4+

ITV1 3.45pm The Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes (Group 1) 4+

ITV4 4.25pm The Jersey Stakes (Group 3) 3

ITV4 5.05pm The Wokingham Stakes (Handicap) 3+

ITV4 5.40pm The Golden Gates Stakes (Handicap) 3

ITV4 6.15pm The Queen Alexandra Stakes (Conditions) 4+

£250,000 One mile, four furlongs

£1,000,000 Six furlongs

£150,000 Seven furlongs

£175,000 Six furlongs

£110,000 One mile, two furlongs

£110,000 Two miles, six furlongs

2023 LONGINES WORLD’S BEST RACEHORSE RANKINGS

wins the Prince of Wales’s Stakes at Royal Ascot 2023.

Six of the horses in the Longines World’s Best Racehorse top ten (including ties) ran at Ascot in 2023.

Mostahdaf: Prince of Wales’s Stakes winner

Big Rock: Queen Elizabeth II Stakes (Sponsored By QIPCO) winner

Hukum: King George VI And Queen Elizabeth QIPCO Stakes winner

Westover: 2nd in the King George VI And Queen Elizabeth QIPCO Stakes

Auguste Rodin: Ran in the King George VI And Queen Elizabeth QIPCO Stakes

Paddington: St James’s Palace Stakes winner

Mostahdaf

TRACK CONDITION AND EQUINE WELFARE

GOING REPORTS

Live weather data and track conditions will once again be available for Royal Ascot in 2024 through Weather Trax Live available on Ascot’s website via https://www.ascot.com/thegoing

In 2020, Ascot became the first racecourse in the UK to publish live weather data via this innovative App developed by TurfTrax, which streams live meteorological data from equipment located near to the four-furlong marker on the stand side of the Straight Course.

A wealth of information including rainfall figures for the past 24 hours and seven days as well as wind speed and direction and daily evapotranspiration figures, are all available in realtime.

Chris Stickels, Head of Racing and Clerk of the Course at Ascot Racecourse said:

“We continue to have excellent feedback regarding the live weather data that was used by owners, trainers, jockeys, racing followers, punters, media and broadcasters.

“The system has been in place for every raceday since Royal Ascot 2020 and once again people will be able to monitor weather conditions and check for Going updates remotely in real time during this year’s Royal Meeting. We hope it will be informative and useful for those enjoying the racing all over the world.”

Alongside the WeatherTrax Live data, from 11th June, daily Going reports will be provided combined with GoingStick readings coinciding with the timing of entries and declarations. Going maps, rail positions and irrigation information will also be available. For Royal Ascot, GoingStick and soil moisture data is collected independently by TurfTrax.

The first assessment takes place seven days before the meeting begins, then readings are taken four days, 48hrs and 24hrs prior to the meeting and on every race day morning.

GOINGSTICK & MOISTURE READINGS PLAN

TUESDAY 11TH JUNE

GoingStick reading pre entries confirmation (reading by around 2pm)

FRIDAY 14TH JUNE

Reading early afternoon

SUNDAY 16TH JUNE

Reading to be completed by 8am ahead of Day One declarations

MONDAY 17TH JUNE

– SATURDAY 22ND JUNE

Readings completed daily by 8am

The electromechanical GoingStick is used to measure 108 grid locations on the track including 72 on the Straight Course split across the stand, centre and far side. A further 36 measurements are taken on the Round Course.

The measurements are representative of forces exerted by the horse’s hoof when it is in contact with the ground.

Additionally, a volumetric soil moisture content reading is carried out at 24 positions on the Straight Course and 36 on the Round Course. The data is analysed each day by Ascot and TurfTrax alongside 15 years’ of historic weather and Going data to assist with irrigation planning if required.

STATE-OF-THE-ART FACILITIES AND EQUINE CARE

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

During the redevelopment between 2004-2006, a safer race track was created by cambering the home and old paddock bends and removing the road crossing over the track, replacing them with underpasses.

Further improvements to equine welfare provision were made as part of a £700,000 project to create a new enhanced unsaddling area in 2016. Increased in size to accommodate large field races more comfortably, the Unsaddling Enclosure lawn is positioned to benefit from maximum shade from the crown of an adjacent mature tree as well as a repositioned tulip tree, which sits to the south of the oval. Equine misting fans were also installed to aid with post-race cooling of horses.

The Flat Course Pop-Up irrigation system underwent a £150,000 overhaul in 2017 to ensure consistent and enhanced watering of the racing surface. All 300 of the pop ups around the track

were replaced and a new filter system fitted to the pump station delivering a more efficient system.

Last year, we also worked closely with Duralock, the leading supplier of PVC fencing to the racing industry, to install non-metal ground fixing for our midcourse fencing and rail. The new rail uses no metal below or above ground with a design that enhances safety for horses and jockeys in the event of a major collision.

Five specifically qualified equine vets are on duty every day at Royal Ascot, 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.

There are three equine ambulances on course at all times and three ambulances for any incidents involving injuries to jockeys. Ascot’s two permanent veterinary boxes are supplemented with an X-Ray machine to assist with swift diagnosis before administration of treatment on site or any movement necessary to equine hospitals.

The jockeys’ facilities at Ascot include a medical treatment room, rest rooms and a dedicated room for physiotherapy. There are six doctors on site specifically to deal with any jockey injuries.

PRE-RACE EXAMINATIONS

As with last year’s Royal Meeting, enhanced pre-race examinations will be carried out on every horse running throughout the week.

The process involves:

• A cardiac assessment using a stethoscope

• A trot up over a distance of approximately 25 metres, with the horse asked to trot up and back in a straight line on a firm surface

• An examination of the musculoskeletal system

These are standard methods of pre-race examination which have been used to examine individual horses at Flat and Jump meetings for many years and will be performed by the BHA’s Veterinary Officers in the racecourse stable area.

Through this process, we can help ensure that all horses are lining up in the best possible condition following their journey to the racecourse.

The vets can work with trainers to evaluate the gait and address any questions about the horse’s suitability to race in advance of racing. Any trainers that are concerned about horses that might be described as ‘poor movers’ or have an ‘asymmetrical gait’, are encouraged to contact the BHA in advance to discuss the individual circumstances and explain how they can provide further information about their horse.

This may include supporting videos of the horse trotting in hand before and after exercise and reports from the trainers’ home vets. This process is aimed to include and involve all the professionals associated with each horse in the making of decisions about their suitability to race.

These examinations are designed to support the work of the whole sport to reduce avoidable risk, adding an extra layer of protection so that we know horses are lining up in the best possible health post-travel, whilst avoiding a situation where a sound horse is prevented from running.

BRITISH RACING’S COMMITMENT TO OUR RACEHORSES

The horse racing industry takes its responsibility to the welfare of the racehorse extremely seriously and they receive the best care and training available. There are 20,000-plus horses in training who race over the course of a year and they receive almost constant attention from the 6,000 stable staff who are dedicated to their care on a daily basis.

Over the last 20 years, the sport has invested more than £40 million in equine veterinary science to make sure our athletes are cared for, healthy and happy. As a result, horse racing today is

safer than it has ever been. The number of horses that have suffered fatal injuries in flat racing has decreased to 0.08% of runners.

British Racing has an independently-chaired Horse Welfare Board which published its five-year strategic plan - ‘A Life Well Lived’ - in February 2020. The plan includes 26 projects covering continuous improvements across the areas of safety, wellbeing, and traceability.

Support is also provided to racehorses in their post-racing careers and thoroughbreds retrain into many other equine sports including polo, eventing, dressage, hacking and many more. The sport has its own dedicated charity – Retraining of Racehorses (RoR). Partly through the work of RoR, and due to the adaptability and versatility of the thoroughbred, an active market for rehoming and retraining of racehorses has developed. Tens of thousands of former racehorses go on to fulfilling second careers.

HORSEPWR

British racing has this year launched HorsePWR, a new communications campaign designed to share and promote the facts around welfare in horse racing.

The campaign’s new platform www.horsepwr.co.uk provides the facts about the sport and the Thoroughbred, to share information about their purpose, the lives they lead, and the high welfare and safety standards that underpin British racing.

Racing’s new digital hub brings together in one place all the most important information on horse welfare – easy to find, easy to read – with facts and data provided and questions answered. HorsePWR also explores the areas that racing has committed to improve, from reducing risk on and off the racecourse to better supporting horses when they leave the sport.

The campaign’s name is centred on a clear need to better connect with people around ‘purpose, welfare, and responsibility’ in British racing, with these core values underpinning the campaign and its PWR acronym. Visually, HorsePWR takes a bold and confident approach, putting the Thoroughbred front and centre of the entire campaign to promote its status as an equine athlete.

Commenting on this bold new approach to welfare communications, Kinross-based Jump trainer Lucinda Russell said: “This is just what racing needs. We must provide the facts, help educate, and confront the tough questions head on. The facts matter. We understand our responsibility and respect our horses, and we want to make sure the public know this too. It’s good to see us taking a new approach, showing pride in the lives we give our horses, and challenging and correcting inaccurate information which is put into the public domain by those who are opposed to the sport.”

Racing broadcaster Richard Hoiles added: “Following the welfare debates around last year’s Grand National it was felt the sport lacked a single source for accurate facts about racing, and this campaign fills that vacuum. This is about providing credible data and information, in the right context, so that people can make informed opinions.”

Gabi Whitfield, Head of Welfare Communications, Great British Racing said: “This is a positive shift for British racing. The public want to know that horses bred for racing are leading good lives, that racing acts responsibly and in the best interests of the horse, and that all efforts are being made to reduce risk wherever possible. That’s why HorsePWR has been created. And it will cover the full spectrum, from helping rebut misinformation through to promoting the many aspects of racehorse welfare that the sport can be rightly proud of.”

Over the past 10 years, consumer research has repeatedly highlighted that concerns about horse welfare are a barrier to following or engaging with the sport. Areas of concern include injuries and fatalities on racecourses, questions about the ethics of racing, and worries about what happens to horses after their career ends. The HorsePWR campaign has been created to tackle these concerns head on, and in a new way.

With plans to grow and develop over time, racing’s more confident and dynamic approach aims to educate, reassure, and inspire racing’s existing fans, and the potential fans of the future.

Robin Mounsey, Head of Communications, BHA, and member of the sport’s Horse Welfare Board explained: “The HorsePWR campaign sees the sport take a new approach when it comes to talking about welfare. It is about being up-front, open, and transparent. It is about tackling head-on the elements of the sport that we know are areas of concern and providing information to educate and reassure.

“Those who work in the sport are rightly proud of our record and standards when it comes to welfare. This campaign provides a platform to allow those connected with the sport to share their pride. It will be aimed at racing’s current and potential fans, seeking to ensure that future generations of racing followers are not lost to the sport due to negative perceptions around the welfare issues which are tackled by this campaign.

“HorsePWR has received significant support from across the racing industry, and we are especially grateful to the Jockey Club for providing additional funding to support the initial stage of the campaign.”

This first stage of HorsePWR has been funded by the BHA, GBR, and the Jockey Club and is fully supported by the sport’s Horse Welfare Board as a key deliverable from racing’s ‘Life Well Lived’ strategy. In its initial phase, the campaign will be rolled-out to racing stakeholders and racecourses, with new advertising and social graphics around important proof points created to engage the sport’s five-million annual racegoers. In the longer-term the ambition is to grow the campaign to connect and engage with significantly wider audiences.

The BHA and GBR also worked with representatives of Stand Up For Racing in developing the campaign.

Kevin Blake, racing broadcaster and founder member of Stand Up For Racing, said: “Stand Up For Racing was founded this time last year to help counter the misinformation and negative scrutiny our sport was targeted with in the media coverage around the Grand National protests. The HorsePWR campaign will serve a hugely-important purpose of providing pertinent facts, data and information to help all of us be the best ambassadors we can be for our industry going forward.”

A YEAR IN THE LIFE OF SIDE GLANCE, ASCOT

RACECOURSE’S EQUINE AMBASSADOR

What happens to horses after they retire from the track? It’s one of the most common questions around racing. The vast majority of thoroughbreds are rehomed and spend their life at grass, grazing in fields and enjoying their well-earned down time. But a second career can beckon for some.

Retraining of Racehorses aim to help equine athletes enjoy a new lease of life through other pursuits, and their Horses For Courses initiative – providing racecourses with an Equine Ambassadorshowcases the care and opportunities afforded to racehorses after the track.

Side Glance is Ascot’s Equine Ambassador – if you’ve visited Ascot over the last 12 months there’s a chance you’ve seen him here, greeting racegoers and posing for photos with children.

And after a spectacular career which took him to Dubai, Australia, the USA and Singapore, ‘Sidey’ has been just as well-travelled in the past year, albeit with slightly less time spent on planes!

Leanne White is the proud owner of Side Glance now, having known him as a foal since her time at Kingsclere with Andrew Balding, then travelling around the world with him for his international escapades.

“I don’t know how I would have coped without him, having been with him for so many years. You get such a close bond with these horses you travel with because often you’re on your own. They sort of become your best friend.”

Whilst he might not be competing on the racetrack any more, Sidey has not lost that competitive edge. He’s had a go at side saddle, dressage and jumped over poles, and taken part in Working Hunter sessions locally, even winning his class to the delight of Leanne.

“I think it’s really important for people to understand that these horses can go on and have another career. We saw it in the last Olympics, there were ex-racehorses that were competing. They’re really versatile, with a bit of patience, care and retraining, they can go on and do anything really.”

And he’s certainly kept drawing in the crowds after racing. Sidey has done plenty of school visits in the local area, thrilling the kids with his calm temperament and magnificent aura.

“The school visits have been fantastic. To see the kids get so excited to see him, and even the ones that are a little bit timid will come up and give him a stroke or a Polo! Hopefully we can inspire the next generation to come into the industry.”

And the older generation have delighted in his presence too, with care home residents even indulging in selfies with our Equine Ambassador!

“That was really special to see them come up to him, and he just stands there and lets them pet him. Thoroughbreds are a really special breed and they know when they are around someone vulnerable.”

You might have even seen ‘Sidey’ on some of our Royal Ascot campaign artwork, both in 2023 and 2024. Last year he was the face of the ‘Ascot You’ next to a cycle stand, and this year he was front and centre again (pictured left).

It’s been a captivating year for Sidey and Leanne, proving the versatility of these magnificent animals and showing that there’s plenty of life in the thoroughbred post-retirement.

DOYLE’S ROYAL ASCOT ASCENT

The spectacular story of Hollie’s groundbreaking Group 1 victory.

Every year, Royal Ascot creates extraordinary memories, delivers captivating moments, and pushes the boundaries of both human and equine achievement. In 2023, Hollie Doyle took triumph at the Royal Meeting to an unprecedented level. Bradsell’s victory in the King’s Stand Stakes saw Doyle become the first female jockey to ride a Group 1 winner at the summer showpiece. A memory treasured, a glass ceiling shattered – and a dream fulfilled.

In an exclusive interview with Ascot ahead of the Royal Meeting, Hollie shared just how much she treasures that triumph.

“We ride at Ascot all year round but there’s nothing like Royal Ascot week. It’s our Olympics, that equivalent for jockeys and trainers. We’re always looking for the next superstar to bring us here, it’s the place we all want to be really. It’s a big occasion, not only does the jockey feel the atmosphere but the horse does as well.

“Bradsell loves it here at Ascot, he won here as a two-year-old. He just travelled so amazingly. I asked him the question a long way out and he did it well. He’s such a talented horse. When you get a horse that loves it here, they are so effective on this track.

“On the day I was just delighted as a jockey to ride a Group 1 winner. The female thing didn’t really play on my mind at all, in ten or twenty years nobody can take that away from me, but as a jockey, a Group 1 winner at Royal Ascot is pretty high on the list.”

It’s been a long time coming for Doyle, who was born into a racing family with both parents having ridden for a living. Pony riding soon turned to horse riding for Hollie, who started as an amateur jockey before becoming an apprentice in 2014. But the path to greatness was not an easy one.

“From as far back as I can remember, I have always wanted to be a jockey, thankfully it worked out okay! I wasn’t ever pushed towards anything, or told ‘you can’t do that, you can’t do this’, I was left to my own accord to make my own decisions or mistakes. I had no interest in school, I just wanted to get home and get on the back of a horse!

“There were times when I struggled, I went three years only riding six winners, then I made the move to Richard Hannon’s and I was at a point where I thought ‘if I don’t make it here, I’m not good enough’. That was tough. If I hadn’t had that chance then I wouldn’t be anywhere.”

“From as far back as I can remember, I have always wanted to be a jockey, thankfully it worked out okay!”

Doyle is one half of racing’s ‘power couple’, being married to fellow star jockey Tom Marquand – the pair met in their early teens and married two years ago. And whilst Doyle’s breakthrough success led to rapturous scenes on the Tuesday of Royal Ascot 2023, it was Marquand’s victory on Desert Hero, owned by Their Majesties The King and The Queen, which really brought the house down two days later.

“Tom was so happy, it was The King’s first winner at Royal Ascot, it was really special. I remember a few weeks later he received a handwritten letter from The King, he was so scared that he had to write back and it took him weeks and weeks to think of what to say! They wrote a few letters to each other. We are going to get it framed! It was nice to see The King have such a thrill out of it as well.

“Cantering up to post, you always have a peek at the Royal Box, you know they’re up there! When you’ve had a winner, the whole world is watching Royal Ascot, it’s the biggest event of the year so it’s extra special. We are so lucky to have support from the Royal Family, they are so passionate about it, so as a sport to have been supported by the Royal Family for so long is pretty significant.”

It’s not just at the Royal Meeting that Doyle has shone at Ascot. The Dubai Duty Free Shergar Cup offers a unique team-based competition with one team composed entirely of female jockeys. The Ladies team have won the competition in three of the last five years, with Doyle winning the Alistair Haggis Silver Saddle award for top jockey in 2023.

“I’m still going forward, I’ve got so many more goals. I’m still improving as a rider, I’m always trying to be better.”

“The Shergar Cup is really popular, I’ve been lucky enough to do it a few times now and won the Silver Saddle last year. It’s a very chilled atmosphere, it’s really good fun and nice to have a bit of competition as a team.”

But Doyle isn’t resting on her laurels, seeing plenty more opportunities to shine whilst in the prime of her career.

“I don’t think it will sink in until the end of my career, what I’ve done, because at the moment it’s insignificant to me, because I’m still going forward, I’ve got so many more goals. I’m still improving as a rider, I’m always trying to be better, I know I can compete at the top level with the other jockeys, which is satisfying. You just have to keep looking for the opportunities.

“A few years ago, if you had asked me if I saw myself as a role model, I would have said no. But over the last year or two, I’ve been noticing that a lot of young girls or kids in the pony club have been taking a liking to me, sending me loads of messages or following me on social media, so I do see it as a responsibility to set a good example. Our sport is so open and anyone can get involved, so I feel a bit of responsibility to sell the sport as a whole.”

It hasn’t always been this way for Doyle, or other female jockeys. But in recent years, records have tumbled and the opportunities have continued to come – with countless achievements on the track justifying the continued push for equality within the sport.

“I think the vision of female jockeys has changed thanks to the likes of Hayley Turner, Gay Kelleway, Rachael Blackmore, Nina Carberry, those girls riding over jumps have proven it. For me, the moment Rachael crossed the line in the Grand National I thought

‘conversation over’, but it’s alright for me to say because I’ve had a pretty easy go of things. People like Hayley, Cathy Gannon, and others before me have had it a lot tougher.”

A trail blazer and a record breaker, just like the countless other women that have come before her and continue to fly the flag for female success. Long live the Queens of the Turf.

Hollie Doyle and her first Royal Ascot winner, Scarlet Dragon, in the 2020 Duke of Edinburgh Stakes.

QUEENS OF THE TURF

The history of female jockeys breaking barriers in British racing

1987

Gay Kelleway becomes the first female jockey to win at Royal Ascot onboard Sprowston Boy in the Queen Alexandra Stakes.

Gay Kelleway on Sprowston Boy: “I said to my dad “why don’t you put Lester Piggott on, he’s there, he hasn’t got a ride in the race!” To be fair to the owners, they actually wanted me to ride their horse, which was lovely, because I had won on him so many times. I can remember the day like yesterday. I punched the air, I thought “I’ve done something with my riding career”, that was such an achievement, whether it be for women, or for myself.”

1997

Alex Greaves claims the first British Group 1 win for a female jockey as Ya Malak dead-heats with Coastal Bluff in the Nunthorpe Stakes.

2005

Hayley Turner becomes the first woman to be crowned Britain’s champion apprentice.

2006

Turner and Emma-Jayne Wilson make history as the first female jockeys in the Dubai Duty Free Shergar Cup.

2011

Turner wins the July Cup on Dream Ahead, becoming the first female jockey to win a domestic Group 1 outright.

2015

The Ladies team win the Dubai Duty Free Shergar Cup for the first time, with Sammy Jo Bell winning the Alistair Haggis Silver Saddle.

2019

Turner wins the Sandringham Stakes on Thanks Be, becoming the first female jockey to win at Royal Ascot since Kelleway.

Hayley Turner on Thanks Be: “My first Royal Ascot winner was my favourite because it was an outsider, a huge field, we thought we had a chance. It was the first since Gay, and selfishly, if it had been one of the other girls I’d have been really disappointed!”

2020

Hollie Doyle rides Glen Shiel to Group 1 victory in the QIPCO British Champions Sprint on QIPCO British Champions Day.

Hollie Doyle on Glen Shiel: “It was a really tight photo finish, I didn’t know if I had won or not, I remember pulling up and a few of the lads were saying ‘well done Hols!’ I was in denial! I remember when they called out ‘Glen Shiel’ it was a crazy feeling, I nearly started crying!”

2023

Doyle becomes the first female Group 1 winning jockey at Royal Ascot onboard Bradsell in the King’s Stand Stakes.

Hollie Doyle on Bradsell: “He loves it here at Ascot, he won here as a two-year-old. He just travelled so amazingly. I asked him the question a long way out and he did it well. He’s such a talented horse. When you get a horse that loves it here, they are so effective on this track.”

2023

The Ladies win the Dubai Duty Free Shergar Cup for the third time in the last five runnings, with Doyle winning the Alistair Haggis Silver Saddle.

MY FIRST ROYAL ASCOT WINNER: MICK APPLEBY

Spend a few minutes in the company of trainer Mick Appleby and you are left in no doubt just how much his first Royal Ascot winner last year with Big Evs meant to him.

It had been quite a journey to the Windsor Castle Stakes for the boy from Barnsley but one with potential to get even better given Big Evs went on to win the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint in California in November to give Rutland-based Appleby his first Group 1 race success.

Appleby’s training credentials are not in doubt. He has developed a reputation for revitalising

racehorses which have struggled to shine in former stables and in March he was crowned champion All-Weather trainer for a remarkable eighth time.

Along the way he has handled some pretty smart performers but Big Evs was a first genuine chance to play at the top table. With his Listed victory at Royal Ascot, then wins in the Group 3 Molecomb Stakes at Glorious Goodwood and the Group 2 Flying Childers Stakes at Doncaster, the man who left school at 16 to head for the Northern Racing School in Doncaster made sure he did not waste his first serious Group 1 contender.

Mick Appleby celebrates after Jason Hart and Big Evs win the 2023 Windsor Castle Stakes.

“It is still sometimes quite hard to believe what happened. A Royal Ascot winner was something we’d always wanted.”

Appleby said, “It is still sometimes quite hard to believe what happened. A Royal Ascot winner was something we’d always wanted. We have had placed horses there and been successful at the track, including at the Dubai Duty Free Shergar Cup meeting. But we had never had a winner at the Royal Meeting.

“To go on and be successful at Glorious Goodwood as well – we had never had a winner there either – and then top it off with the win at the Breeders’ Cup, days like those make all the hard work worth it.”

Appleby’s joy was shared by the sport because the Big Evs story was also compelling and poignant.

Owner Paul Teasdale, who had only just begun supporting Appleby following the retirement of his previous trainer Les Eyre, had named the son of three-time Royal Ascot winner Blue Point after his larger-than-life pal of 40 years Paul Evans who died of lung cancer six months before the Royal Ascot success.

Some of the sport’s biggest operations dangled their cheque books in front of Teasdale and started talking telephone numbers when Big Evs started winning but none could tempt the owner to part with the horse of a lifetime he was so emotionally connected to.

Big Evs had only been in Appleby’s stable for a few weeks when he told Teasdale that he had unearthed a gold nugget.

Appleby recalled: “We have never really had too many twoyear-olds but as soon as we started working Big Evs we knew he was something special. No other two-year-old in the yard could go with him.

“He had to work with good older horses – the likes of Raasel and Annaf – after a month when we started doing proper work with him.

“We thought he’d win on his Redcar debut but on the day if you were drawn stands side you had no chance whatsoever. He had to cut across and do a lot of work early on which probably cost him the race.

“We did fancy him going into Ascot but there was no pressure. It wasn’t like he was favourite. He’d been written off as a nohoper but I had a little bet on him at 50-1.

“When you watch the Windsor Castle Stakes back he is up near the front all the time but the commentator didn’t pick him up until half-way. He didn’t give us a mention but it was just amazing watching it.”

If the Big Evs story seems unlikely, Appleby’s stretches credulity to its limits. His publican grandfather had taken him racing to Doncaster and Pontefract as a kid so, bereft of ideas what to do when he left school and only weighing seven stone, he went to jockey school.

Appleby’s first job was with Cotswold permit holder Jane Pilkington and every morning he would ride Willie Wumpkins,

the retired Cheltenham Festival legend Pilkington had trained to win what is now known as the Pertemps Hurdle Final three times, the last of which was in 1981 aged 13. The gelding also won the 1973 Baring Bingham Novices’ Hurdle when trained in Ireland.

“He was the horse I learned to ride on and he buried me every day,” Appleby remembers with a smile. “I was 16 and had never left home before. My dad drove me down to Stow-on-theWold. There were no mobile phones then and I had to cycle to the phone box once a week to ring my mum. It was a good grounding.”

Even then Appleby knew that it was training racehorses rather than riding them that interested him so he worked for a clutch of trainers including Roger Curtis and the eccentric John Manners with a plan in his mind.

He said: “I thought I would work for as many trainers as I could and I don’t think I stayed with any trainer more than two years. People thought it was because I couldn’t hold a job but I wanted to try to pick things up from them all.”

But when he first dipped his toe in the training water, it was a sobering experience.

“I was based near Stratford in a small yard. We had bad horses and no facilities. One of our main gallops was on a grass verge by the side of the road. We couldn’t make it pay.”

What followed for Appleby was a spell as head lad to Andrew Balding and even, when feeling sour about racing, a stint running his father’s bar in Ibiza before the lure of the sport proved too much and he was tempted back.

There were still bumps in the road but Appleby has risen through the ranks in the ultimate results business by successfully trading in the most important currency in racing – winners.

His stable is full with 105 horses and Big Evs’ successes have resulted in Arab owners joining his list of patrons for the first time after being sent three yearlings by Rabbah Bloodstock.

As for Big Evs, Appleby has Royal Ascot in his sights again.

He said: “He has not grown much but he has filled out. He will still have the speed of last year and he has strengthened up over the winter. He could be even better. That is very exciting.”

He made a successful reappearance in the Westow Stakes at York, giving weight and a beating to his rivals, keeping dreams of another victory at the Royal Meeting very much alive for Appleby.

BY MARCUS TOWNEND

RON AND RAGSTONE

96-year-old former jockey Ron Hutchinson reflects on his Gold Cup victory half a century ago.

Australian jockey Ron Hutchinson rode over 1,000 winners in Europe during a visit that extended to 18 years, yet for him, there is one win that towers above them all — the Gold Cup triumph on Ragstone at the Royal Meeting in 1974.

Hutchinson rode three British Classic winners and three in Ireland, but it was his association with the Duke and Duchess of Norfolk that led to that memorable day at Royal Ascot when he wore the renowned owner’s sky blue and scarlet silks, guiding a horse with questionable staying powers to a glorious victory in the most exacting long-distance test of them all.

Ron Hutchinson and Ragstone win the 1974 Gold Cup.

On the 50th anniversary of Ragstone’s Gold Cup, ‘Hutchy,’ as he is universally known, recalls a day when his retaining owners were so overjoyed they broke accepted rules on decorum, baring their emotions and feelings after the race. Breaking all protocol, the Duchess ran out on to the course to lead in their winner.

“The Duke had said to me that the only race he really wanted to win was the Gold Cup at Ascot. I remember him saying ‘You can have the Derby and the other big races, the race I’d love to win is the Gold Cup.’ When Ragstone won, the Duke was absolutely delighted. It was a dream come true for him.

“It was his one ambition as an owner, and I was so happy to be able to help him achieve that. The Gold Cup was in June 1974, and he died the following January. He was 66. Unfortunately, he didn’t have long to appreciate his greatest day on the turf,” he reflects.

Ron Hutchinson is a sprightly 96 years of age, living these days near Cranbourne, an outer suburb of sprawling Melbourne in the southern state of Victoria. He swims half a mile four times a week and regularly attends race meetings at Flemington and Caulfield, where he is a life member and rightly feted in racing circles.

His memory is amazing, his recollection of certain events detailed and historically accurate. He first came to Europe, aged 32, as retained jockey to Paddy Prendergast in Ireland, and although landing an English Classic on his first ride in England — the 2000 Guineas at Newmarket, aboard the Prendergast-trained Martial — he accepted an offer to ride for the Norfolks.

Bernard Fitzalan-Howard, 16th Duke of Norfolk, was a formidable figure. He had served as Agricultural Secretary for four years in Winston Churchill’s war cabinet, he organised the Coronation of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth, then the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II. He also arranged the funeral of Churchill, as well as taking part in the investiture of Prince Charles as the Prince of Wales. His responsibilities were vast.

In sporting circles, although a great cricket enthusiast, he was a surprise choice to manage the MCC team to tour Australia in the winter of 1962-63. And, on top of all that, he was also Her Majesty’s Representative at Ascot Racecourse for 27 years.

His wife Lavinia, the Duchess, lived and breathed racing. From a hunting background, she rode out regularly on the gallops in the grounds of Arundel Castle in her younger days. She was handson with the horses at Castle Stables, where, in 1966, John Dunlop was to succeed Gordon Smyth as trainer.

The Duchess was also known to like a gamble on her horses. Ron Hutchinson succeeded Scobie Breasley as first jockey to the Norfolks and he fondly recalls mornings riding out at Arundel. “The Duchess would very often greet us as we came off the gallops and she would invite me to breakfast, where she would sit and take notes as I reported what I had seen and felt in those workouts with their horses. She wanted my version of what she had seen.”

Bernard Fitzalan-Howard at Ascot on the day of Ragstone’s victory in 1974.

Bernard Fitzalan-Howard, Her Majesty’s Representative (1945 - 1972), at Ascot in 1961.

Ron never regretted leaving Ireland after his initial stint with Prendergast. “I liked Ireland very, very much but the cold weather was hard to take. I had been approached by Bernard van Cutsem (the trainer of Park Top, the 1969 King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes winner), who asked whether I would be interested in riding for his friends the Duke and Duchess of Norfolk.

“Essentially, it was to be their number two jockey because Scobie was their first choice and had ridden them many winners. I would ride the horses in their first few runs and then Scobie would take over on the big day. This went on for a season or so, then the Duke said, ‘This is unfair on Ron, and Scobie is approaching 50, so Ron can ride them all.’ I ended up riding for them for 17 years,” he recalls.

It was fortuitous for Ron, who was clearly held in the highest regard at Arundel. As a matter of interest, John Dunlop, who went on to train 10 English Classic winners and was champion in 1995, would later discourage the practice of his raceday jockeys coming to Castle Stables to ride out in the mornings.

Ragstone, who was to become the banner horse for the Duke of Norfolk, was not an overnight staying star, though when lifting the Gold Cup he was recording his seventh win on the trot. His progression through the ranks was gradual, one step at a time, and his prep races for his Royal Ascot assignment included victories in the Aston Park Stakes at Newbury and the Henry II Stakes at Sandown Park. His tendency to pull hard in his races was seen as a drawback over two and a half miles.

Ron takes up the Gold Cup story: “We thought he had a good chance. While he wasn’t a great staying horse, he was a useful one. He hadn’t gone beyond a mile and three-quarters and there were doubts about whether he would stay the trip. So the Duke decided to buy a horse called Hornet as a pacemaker for Ragstone.

“It worked out well. I sat behind Hornet and followed him, and at the right point in the straight, I pulled out and went past him. It was straightforward after that. Tommy Carter did a great job on the pacemaker. It worked out exactly as we thought it would. Our worry beforehand was that Ragstone could get excited. But he was cool on the day. It was meant to be.”

The excitement generated post-race carried on into the night. “There was a great party that night and everyone associated with the horse and the stable was invited. It was a very happy day for the Duke and Duchess and all of us,” he adds.

Ron Hutchinson and Ragstone, the Duke and Duchess of Norfolk, as well as John Dunlop are all celebrated on this 50th anniversary of one of the memorable triumphs for the Ascot establishment.

In his relaxed Aussie tones, Ron Hutchinson concludes: “It is wonderful to think we can still look back on such a great day. 50 years is a long time…and I’m still here. I think most of them have gone to God. I cherish those memories of that day at Royal Ascot so much.”

BY JA MCGRATH

Ron Hutchinson at his home in Melbourne, Australia.

VIVE LA FRANCE

Success beckons once again for nation with proud Royal Ascot history.

Over the course of its long and storied history, Royal Ascot has often been enlightened and enriched by the success of French trained, bred and owned horses.

French interest and triumph at the Royal Meeting can be tracked all the way back to the mid-1800s when Count Frédéric de Lagrange bred and owned the 1866 Gold Cup winner Gladiateur. In those days, horses were generally perceived to take their nationality from where they were bred and so Gladiateur was very much a French victory despite being trained by Tom Jennings from his Phantom House base in Newmarket.

Maxime Guyon and Solow win the 2015 Queen Anne Stakes.

Jennings had similar joy in The Gold Cup with Mortemer, Henry and Verneuil through the 1870s – the former two racing in the ‘tricolore’ colours of Claude Lefèvre - but the first Royal Ascot winner to actually be based in France came in 1874 when Boiard made the trip across the English Channel from the Chantilly yard of Tom Carter.

Since then, there has been a steady flow of French winners at the Royal Meeting with The Gold Cup in particular proving a rich hunting ground for the stoutly bred stayers from the continent.

In 1946, Caracalla won The Gold Cup for trainer Charles Semblat who also sent over Arbar two years later to take the showpiece event. Both were ridden by Charlie Elliott who subsequently went on to train the winner of The Gold Cup from France in 1954 and 1956 in the shape of Elpenor and Macip – all four of those horses owned by legendary entrepreneur Marcel Boussac. In fact, between 1946 and 1962, French trained horses won the Royal Meeting’s most prestigious race a remarkable nine times.

Of course, the most decorated and famous of French stayers was the François Boutin-trained Sagaro, the first horse to win the Gold Cup three times, between 1975 and 1977. He was beautifully suited to the stamina test that Ascot provides, as summarised by regular partner Lester Piggott who said, “He really was a magnificent stayer, as good as any I rode, and his turn of foot was – for a longdistance performer – phenomenal.” Twelve horses had previously won two Gold Cups in a row – Sagaro and Boutin broke new ground with their historic treble.

Winners from la République are not restricted to the long-distance highlight though. At the opposite end, we have seen speedsters Last Tycoon, Don’t Worry Me and Chineur win the five-furlong King Charles III Stakes, while French raiders won the Prince of Wales’s Stakes three times between 2007 and 2010 in the shape of Manduro, Vision D’Etat and Byword. The first and last of those were trained by the peerless André Fabre who has nine Royal Ascot winners in total.

Solow headlined a sensational French treble in 2015 along with the brilliant Ervedya and Suits You, while Qemah was successful two years running in 2016 and 2017 for the master Jean-Claude Rouget.

In all, during the period from the end of the Second World War to 2017 there were 54 victories for French trained horses but since then it has been slim pickings with Watch Me in 2019 the sole winner.

But that might be about to change. If 2023 is anything to go by then the French are on the rise again and within their ranks last year they possessed two horses in the Longines World’s Best Racehorse Rankings in Ace Impact and Big Rock.

Ace Impact, the brilliant Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe winner, has been retired to produce the next generation of French thoroughbreds but Big Rock remains in training and could be one of the star turns at Royal Ascot in 2024. His astonishing victory in the Queen Elizabeth II Stakes on QIPCO British Champions Day, when trained by Christopher Head, earned him the mantle of the world’s best miler. The

pair are greeted by owner Gerald Oldham post-race.

Lester Piggott and Sagaro win the 1975 Gold Cup.

As the son of the legendary Freddy Head and the nephew of Treve’s trainer Criquette, Christopher is a fifth-generation descendent of the Head family to train at the very top level. His grandfather, Alec, is as revered as they come and enjoyed several Royal Ascot successes in the late 1950s and early 1960s. Freddy won the Queen Anne Stakes with two brilliant milers, Solow and Goldikova, with Christopher adding to a long and prized family history with that Ascot victory last October.

In April, Big Rock was moved by owners Yeguada Centurion from Christopher’s stables to Maurizio Guarnieri, just across Chantilly. The Italian trained in his home country for 30 years, winning two Group 1 races with Shibuni’s Falcon and Aoife Alainn, before moving to La Teste just under a decade ago, then relocating to his current base last year. He’ll be hoping Big Rock can give him his first top-level winner since that Premio Lydia Tesio victory in 2010 – what a story it would be to break that duck with his debut Royal Ascot runner.

Facteur Cheval will also fly the flag for France having already tasted international success this year when winning the Group 1 Dubai Turf at Meydan. Prior to that, he chased home Big Rock

in the Queen Elizabeth II Stakes (Sponsored by QIPCO) and connections have indicated that the Queen Anne Stakes is their big summer target.

The five-year-old is trained by Jérôme Reynier who said in the aftermath of the win on Dubai World Cup night: “We’re likely to prioritise Royal Ascot and try to write some more history with him there. He performed so well up the straight mile in the QEII that I think we could have a crack at the Queen Anne without any problem.”

That would be some clash to look forward to on 18th June.

Reynier, based in Marseille, is part of a new generation of trainers emerging from France. Along with the old guard of Rouget, Fabre and Francis-Henri Graffard, who have 13 Royal Ascot winners between them - he will hope they can break the French drought at the Royal Meeting and they certainly look to have plenty of firepower to do so.

Aurelien Lemaitre and Big Rock streak away in the Queen Elizabeth II Stakes (Sponsored by QIPCO).

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 2024 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.

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 Valiant Force (pictured above), winner of the Norfolk Stakes, took up that invitation and finished second in the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint behind fellow Royal Ascot winner Big Evs, who was victorious in the Windsor Castle Stakes. In fact four of the first six in that race ran at the Royal Meeting, including Queen Mary Stakes winner Crimson Advocate and No Nay Mets, who was fifth in the Norfolk Stakes.

Meanwhile Warm Heart, who won the Group 2 Ribblesdale Stakes at the Royal Meeting last year, went on to be second in the Breeders’ Cup Filly & Mare Turf behind Inspiral, herself a runner-up here

last June. There continues to be a strong line of correlation between success at Royal Ascot and taking that form to the Breeders’ Cup.

In terms of American runners coming to England, Ascot’s partnership with 1/ST Racing and Gulfstream Park continues in 2024. Last year, winners of the Royal Palm Juvenile Stakes and Royal Palm Juvenile Fillies Stakes at Gulfstream Park each earned an automatic entry into one of Royal Ascot’s six two-year-old races in addition to a $25,000 equine travel stipend.

Crimson Advocate (pictured below) won the Royal Palm Juvenile Fillies Stakes in 2023, then followed up in the Queen Mary Stakes in dramatic, unforgettable fashion as she bounced out of the stalls and made all, holding off the late challenge of Relief Rally and getting the verdict in the photo finish. Since that victory, Crimson Advocate has been

purchased by Wathnan Racing and ran respectably in the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint behind two other Royal Ascot winners, Big Evs and Valiant Force.

This year the Royal Palm Juvenile Stakes was won impressively by Gabaldon, with trainer Jose D’Angelo keen to try his luck at the Royal Meeting, saying: “We’re very excited to go to Royal Ascot. I’m feeling so blessed and happy to go to all the places the horses have brought me. For a while my goal was to run there, now we have to win over there.”

At the time of printing, as many as six trainers from the USA are expected to bring horses to Royal Ascot, showing that the links between Ascot and America remain resilient.

Showcasing the very best of British racing throughout the season

Staged for the first time in 2011, QIPCO British Champions Series incorporates the 35 top Flat races and festivals in the British horse racing calendar.

The Series takes place over several racedays throughout the Flat racing season, starting in May with the QIPCO Guineas Festival and ending in October at QIPCO British Champions Day. In between, the Series hosts races at some of the most prestigious racecourses anywhere in the world including Ascot, Epsom, Newmarket and Goodwood.

British Champions Series comprises five championship categories; Sprint, Mile, Middle Distance, Long Distance and Fillies & Mares. Each category features the seven highest-rated races in Britain for that distance and brings together the finest horses, jockeys and trainers to compete for the sport’s most prestigious prizes.

QIPCO British Champions Day is the climax to the QIPCO British Champions Series. It is Britain’s richest raceday with £4 million in prize money up for grabs and includes some of the best races in Britain, including the feature QIPCO Champion Stakes won in the past by the likes of Frankel, Noble Mission, Cirrus Des Aigles, Almanzor and Magical. Last year proved another classic, with a European fairytale farewell for Frankie Dettori on-board King Of Steel.

Including the five category finales on QIPCO British Champions Day, Ascot stages no less than 14 of the 35 QIPCO British Champions Series races.

BROADCASTERS AT ROYAL ASCOT

The 2024 Royal Meeting, taking place from Tuesday 18th June to Saturday 22nd June, is set to be carried by 31 broadcasters showcasing the event in 180 territories – seeing the reach and interest of Royal Ascot magnify once again.

This jewel in the crown of international horse racing year-on-year has attracted significant broadcaster interest, with HBA Media delivering widespread coverage on behalf of Ascot Racecourse.

A strong international challenge is expected with a powerful contingent from France including Facteur Cheval, Horizon Dore and Ramatuelle all likely to travel to Royal Ascot. Meanwhile as many as six US trainers are expected to send runners, including a clutch of Wesley Ward two-year-olds and Royal Palm Juvenile Stakes winner Gabaldon.

The showpiece of the Thursday racecard is the Group 1 Gold Cup where Kyprios will vie to regain the trophy he won in 2022, whilst Big Evs bids to prove himself the new sprinting sensation in the King Charles III Stakes. And we could be set for a classic St James’s Palace Stakes, with 2,000 Guineas winner Notable Speech, runner-up Rosallion, and Aidan O’Brien’s Henry Longfellow all intended runners.

Ascot has commissioned a special 24-minute feature titled Queens of the Turf, starring Hollie Doyle, Hayley Turner, Gay Kelleway and Laura Pearson – all Royal Ascot winning jockeys.

Produced by Filmnova and involving an all-female crew, the short documentary is presented by ITV presenter Francesca Cumani and captures the former challenges lady jockeys encountered to the modern-day opportunities and female success within the sport. Queens of the Turf will be available to international broadcasters and streamed on Ascot digital platforms in the lead up to the Royal Meeting. This will be complemented by a suite of promotional material delivered throughout the week.

CONTENT PACKAGES AVAILABLE TO BROADCASTERS:

· Daily five-hour coverage of ITV Racing’s World Feed, which includes the full 35-race card taking place across the week. In addition, the World Feed will be executively produced and enhanced by Ascot Racecourse and HBA Media to provide broadcasters with continuous coverage across the Royal Meeting.

· The Golden Hour – a bespoke one-hour live show that provides international viewers with the best of the action and lifestyle on Gold Cup Day (Thursday). Presented by Tom Stanley and Michelle Yu, the programme will celebrate all aspects of this year’s Royal Meeting through a distinctly international lens.

· Queens of the Turf – a 24-minute all-women documentary starring Hollie Doyle, Hayley Turner, Gay Kelleway and Laura Pearson, presented by Francesca Cumani.

DISTRIBUTION:

In their eighth year as the host broadcaster, ITV Racing will present their award-winning coverage live from Ascot Racecourse in daily five-hour programmes from Tuesday 18th June to Saturday 22nd June streamed on ITV and ITV4 Sky Sports Racing and Virgin Media reinforce the UK and Irish audience offering with additional coverage.

In the US, NBC and Peacock will showcase the Royal Meeting across their linear and digital channels, as well as providing an on-course presence. Fans across Latin and South America can watch all the action courtesy of ESPN with SportsMax providing additional coverage in the Caribbean. In Canada, Rogers have acquired the rights for the first time, bringing the Royal Meeting to a wide audience on SportsNet

Channel 9, Australia’s leading sports broadcaster will air the full Royal Meeting with Sky Thoroughbred Central and Entain (AUS and NZ) also catering for the Oceanic audience.

European coverage will be complemented by returning broadcasters RAI (Italy), Setanta (Baltics and Eurasia), Polsat (Poland), CYTA (Cyprus), WeDoTV (Germany, Switzerland and Austria) and Silknet (Georgia). Viaplay will give coverage across Scandinavia, as well as incorporating dedicated Dutch commentary for fans in the Netherlands.

TransVision will bring coverage to fans in Indonesia with NTV (Mongolia) being a newcomer to the sport and reinforcing the Asian reach alongside Sony Pictures Network (Indian Subcontinent).

Additionally, for 2024 horse racing fans from 20 dark market territories will be able to watch Royal Ascot through a partnership

with EBU, who will showcase the entire five-days live and free-to-air on the digital streaming platform Eurovision Sport

Elsewhere SuperSport have renewed their deal to bring the races across 48 countries in sub-Saharan Africa. DMI will service 19 countries across the MENA region, while The Green Channel will cover the event for Japanese fans.

BBC HD Maritime will make sure the full Royal Meeting is available on Anuvu cruise ships. In the skies and seas, Sport24 will also broadcast the Royal Ascot Golden Hour to 11 airlines and 18 cruise ships worldwide. Once again Reuters and Transworld Sports will distribute the full event to their wide networks of news outlets.

Henry Birtles, Chief Executive of HBA Media, said: “We are delighted to have extended our working relationship with Ascot Racecourse for a further four years (2024 – 2027) and are immensely proud of the distribution achieved for the Royal Meeting.”

“Championed by HBA, the enhanced World Feed and the coproduced Golden Hour now befits the international audience and the commission of Queens of the Turf documentary ensures that Royal Ascot is the jewel in the racing calendar for their broadcast partners.”

Felicity Barnard, Commercial Director and Deputy Chief Executive at Ascot Racecourse, added: “It is fantastic to see the interest and engagement in Royal Ascot continue to grow to record levels. The global nature of the meeting is so important, and we are thrilled that there is such a wide range of broadcasters planning to showcase the week once again. From world-class racing to unique, behind-the-scenes content, we look forward to ensuring the millions watching around the world enjoy another memorable Royal Meeting.”

World Pool is an exciting version of international commingling, combining the finest racing from around the globe with the Hong Kong Jockey Club’s betting operation, which boasts the deepest and most liquid pari-mutuel pools on the planet.

By gathering more investments from different countries, it adds liquidity, stability and smaller fluctuations in odds. Last year, World Pool had a 24 per cent year-on-year increase in turnover totalling HK$7.4 billion (approx £769.5 million/€885.5m), of which HK$1.5 billion was bet at Royal Ascot.

The first World Pool event took place at Royal Ascot in 2019. Since launch it has expanded to meetings including the Dubai World Cup at Meydan, the 2000 Guineas at Newmarket and the Oaks and Derby at Epsom in the United Kingdom, Gold Cup day and Champions Cup day in South Africa and Irish Champions Day at Leopardstown in Ireland.

Since launching five years ago, World Pool has been expanding worldwide with more tote operators joining the huge liquidity pool. Hailing from six continents, the map below shows the jurisdictions with operators commingling into World Pool.

Promoting major international racing events is a key strategy of the World Pool brand. Additionally, World Pool meetings generate additional income streams, especially for the rights holders, expand international commingling partnerships, allow like-minded partners to collaborate for the long-term betterment and sustainability of the racing industry and promote the benefits of pari-mutuel betting as a funding model.

The top four biggest World Pool turnover days since inception have all come at Royal Ascot, headlined by the Friday in 2022 when Inspiral won the Coronation Stakes. Meanwhile the Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes at last year’s Royal Meeting, which featured Hong Kong runner Wellington as well as contenders from the USA, Australia and Spain, set a new single race turnover record of HK$66.2m, overtaking the 2022 Derby at Epsom which totalled HK$66.1m.

Royal Ascot produced five of the top six World Pool days by total turnover in 2023, whilst Ascot’s QIPCO King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes raceday in July produced the biggest jump in turnover for a UK or Irish raceday, rising by more than 13 per cent to HK$287m.

The World Pool Jockeys’ Championship is a brand-new initiative for elite jockeys to compete against one another based on the World Pool WIN odds for all UK & Ireland World Pool races. The Championship began on 2000 Guineas Day on 4 May and ends at British Champions Day on Ascot 19 October.

World Pool has been promoting the best international racing events and enhancing customer experience since its launch in 2019. This Championship provides a different perspective for racing fans to follow top class jockeys, their horses and high calibre races in UK and Ireland. TOP 5 WORLD

For the winning jockey of every World Pool race, points are awarded based on the World Pool WIN odds. Different to most jockeys’ championship or challenges, the concept of this point system offers a level playing field for all jockeys, from leaders to rising stars, and their chances of winning are dictated by the public as reflected by the tote odds.

A Championship leader’s cap will be presented to the leading jockey after each World Pool Day.

The above table shows how the Championship would have ended in 2023.

SUSTAINABILITY AT ROYAL ASCOT

In 2022, Ascot Racecourse launched its Racing to Zero strategy, with the ambitious target of becoming net-zero by 2040. Since then, Ascot has become a signatory of the United Nations’ Sports for Climate Action Framework, which aims to unite global sporting organisations as we collectively move to a future of low-carbon emissions.

Last year, for the first time ever, the Village Enclosure operated as a net-zero carbon emissions area, welcoming 20,310 racegoers across the three days it was open. That will be the case again in 2024 and some of the actions that enable that to happen include:

• Generating electricity from solar power and storing this energy in batteries.

• Close monitoring of water usage.

• Procuring and serving locally sourced and British food and beverage.

• 50% of all food on menus will be plant-based.

• All cutlery and crockery will be compostable or reusable.

• Only organic cleaning materials and recycled paper materials will be used.

• Furniture and temporary builds will be constructed from vintage, hired and refurbished materials.

• Staff will be hired as locally as possible with their journeys being strictly limited to train or electric buses.

In 2023, Village Enclosure carbon emissions were 50% less when compared to previous operation while recycling rose 55.6%. General non-recyclable waste was down 27.5% while electric vehicles were used for bin collections with the electricity to power the vehicles generated from customer waste through Grundon’s Energy from Waste plant.

To complete the project for 2023, CUR8 has been commissioned to remove the carbon emissions generated from the Village Enclosure. The portfolio comprises a diverse range of carbon removal projects including innovative approaches like; Biochar, Enhanced Rock Weathering and Direct Air Capture. This carbon removals initiative will complement the emissions reductions efforts Ascot has implemented. In 2024, the partnership will expand to cover additional areas and residual emissions.

The delivery of a net-zero Village Enclosure saw Ascot win the Racing Foundation Green Award at the 2023 RCA Showcase Awards while we were also nominated as a Finalist for the Environmental Sustainability Award at the 2024 FEVO Sport Industry Awards.

Ascot has also been ECOsmart accredited, making it the first racecourse globally to be awarded this accolade for its sustainability success. ECOsmart, an industry-specific accreditation awarded by Greengage, recognises organisations demonstrating a comprehensive approach to environmental sustainability. Operating within the framework of the Global Sustainable Tourism Council, a thorough assessment of Ascot’s sustainable processes resulted in Silver accreditation.

This year, we will be applying many of the actions and learnings to the Windsor Enclosure which will operate as an eco-conscious enclosure for the first time across all five days of Royal Ascot.

Other year-round sustainability initiatives now in place at Ascot include:

• Use of 100% renewable gas.

• Installation of solar energy technology.

• Zero waste to landfill.

• Considered supply chain of local, ethical suppliers.

• Biodiversity projects - beehives, nesting encouragement and wildflower meadows.

• Implementation of a Building Management System (currently undergoing a £1M upgrade to allow for improved control and monitoring) resulting in a 70% reduction in lighting energy consumption.

Participation in carbon offsetting program.

• Installation of electric car charging points to facilitate sustainable transportation for our vast number of guests.

Jonathan Parker, Managing Director of 1711 by Ascot – Ascot’s catering division, said: “Sustainability is a key focus for us at Ascot and we have made great progress to reduce our carbon footprint in the past few years, including the delivery of a net-zero Village Enclosure for the first time in 2023.

“An enormous amount of research and planning went into that project and the learnings will help us immensely as we build towards a sustainable future. We are thrilled to be able to expand those learnings into the Windsor Enclosure this year while our focus on sustainability is now a huge part of day-to-day operations as we work towards a low-carbon future.”

FROM THE TRACK

ASCOT UNVEILS ITS FIRST ROYAL ASCOT LOOKBOOK UNDER THE CREATIVE DIRECTION OF FASHION DESIGNER

DANIEL FLETCHER

It marks a significant and historic step change for the British racing institution, appointing Daniel as creative director – a first in the world-renowned event’s 300+ year history.

Taking the helm of this year’s style direction, Daniel has brought a renewed approach to dressing for occasions, applying his signature aesthetic to create a bold new look. The 2024 Royal Ascot Lookbook continues to shine a light on tailoring – a longstanding and signature style in occasionwear – with two bespoke suits from Daniel’s eponymous brand DANIEL w. FLETCHER.

This is complimented by a fresh take on its eagerly anticipated edits, which help racegoers to be inventive in the way they source their looks to create an inspired outfit that is authentic to their personal style. This year’s Lookbook includes five consolidated edits that showcase a range of looks appropriate across all enclosure dress codes, from the Royal Enclosure through to the Windsor Enclosure where there are no dress rules but Fletcher’s guidance can still influence. Highlights include ‘New Guard’ – a category which showcases rising stars and independent brands including designers from Daniel’s graduating class at Central Saint Martins. Consider this a personal homage to his peers and contemporaries.

THE BEST OF BRITISH EDIT

Showcasing a selection of the UK’s finest homegrown craft and talent, Best of British takes inspiration from Fletcher’s career and long fascination with British heritage. There is a playful wit to the way unexpected styles are combined with clashing stripes and ties worn against A-line silk dresses.

The edit features heritage brands such as Hunstman, to London Fashion Week favourite Emilia Wickstead, and a bespoke look designed specifically by Fletcher for Ascot - featuring multi coloured stripes inspired by the silks worn by jockeys.

THE NEW GUARD EDIT

Dedicated to the next generation of independent designers paving the way in fashion, this edit offers up a new take on occasion dressing. It pays homage to Fletcher’s Central Saint Martins peers with fellow classmates WED Studios, Chopova Lowena and Stefan Cooke featuring.

THE CONSCIOUS EDIT

This edit aims to showcase how racegoers can dress up whilst simultaneously thinking about the impact their fashion choices have on the environment. It brings together designers including Stella McCartney and Vivienne Westwood famed for their ethos of creating in a sustainably conscious manner, alongside vintage garments and hired items that champion recycling, instead of buying new. Highlights include a custom suit designed and made in London by Fletcher using a deadstock lightweight tweed thus heroing product that is made and sourced locally to reduce carbon footprint.

While the official Royal Ascot Dress Code remains unchanged, the new direction of the Lookbook offers a range of inspiration beyond a day at the races with the aim of enticing audiences to get lost in the magical world of style. Each look nods toward modern approaches and attitudes when it comes to occasion dressing, celebrating primarily a deep sense of personal style, while also adhering to the dress codes of Royal Ascot’s four enclosures.

Fletcher brought together an enviable cast of creatives to realise his latest project, legendary makeup artist Andrew Gallimore, hair stylist Hiroshi Matsushita, and celebrated photographer James Robjant.

Daniel Fletcher, creative director for Royal Ascot: “This season, I wanted to bring a fresh take on fashion at the races and the magical world of occasion dressing. Inspiration came from my lifelong fascination with British heritage, and the stylish characters one might find at the racecourse this summer and beyond, whilst also paying homage to the array of styles able to be showcased across each enclosure, as well as my favourite Royal Ascot looks throughout the decades that I discovered during my research delving through the pictorial archives. This includes my signature style of building an outfit based on neutrals and my love of tailoring, which I’ve then

THE LUXURY EDIT

For racegoers looking to elevate their look with a touch of glamour, this edit features some of the world’s most celebrated designers, with quality craftsmanship showcased through sumptuous fabrics, and the manufacturing techniques befitting of high fashion. From Missoni intarsia knit dresses to intricate pleating from Zimmermann, and exquisite draping from Marc Jacobs, each has been personally chosen by Fletcher for their high-fashion credentials.

THE TAILORING EDIT

An emblematic part of Royal Ascot, and a signature style in occasion dressing, that you can never go wrong with is a classic top hat and tails. Here, this is highlighted in fresh ways to incorporate tailoring into raceday dressing. From the relaxed to the razor-sharp, this tailoring edit aims to showcase the breadth of options available across the high street — from Moss and LK Bennett — to the bespoke end of the spectrum, with investment pieces from the world-renowned Savile Row.

juxtaposed with more playful maximalist looks that highlight a sense of British sartorial elegance and the glamour of Royal Ascot.

“Be it flamboyant or understated, Royal Ascot gives us the chance to embrace the famous dress codes and dress up, encouraging freedom of expression through dressing. For 2024, I want to capture that joy and inspire racegoers to push the boundaries with their own unique style, and to embrace their own creativity.”

Alexandra Bertram, brand and creative lead, Ascot Racecourse: “There is no occasion the world over quite like Royal Ascot where the dress codes are woven into the very fabric of the event. While these dressing rules remain unchanged for 2024, the fresh take from Daniel Fletcher’s signature style and incredible vision has lifted this year’s Lookbook to new heights. Royal Ascot style transcends simply dressing for the races and the array of looks Fletcher has curated brings an authentic aesthetic which perfectly mirrors Ascot’s passion for individuality and personal style. From quintessentially ‘Royal Ascot’ looks that embody our sartorial heritage, through to the playful elegance of vintage dressing and relaxed formalwear, there’s a look that speaks to every style generation across every enclosure.”

THE HISTORY OF FASHION AT ROYAL ASCOT -

KEY DATES:

L ate 1700 s

Beau Brummell, a close friend of the Prince Regent, who decreed that “men of elegance should wear waisted black coats and white cravats with pantaloons” and this set the tone for the dress code that is still adhered to by men in the Royal Enclosure.

1830 s

Queen Victoria’s visit to Royal Ascot saw her arrive in a pretty lace dress with a full bell skirt and shawl. She also started a craze for the porter bonnet, shielding the wearer from male eyes.

1890 s

As the dawn of a new century arrived, fashion took on an almost celebratory tone. Skirts were less full, but silhouettes made a greater statement with angular hips and puffed sleeves. Hats were large and full of feathers and adornments.

1900 s

One of fashion’s most iconic images; that of Audrey Hepburn in My Fair Lady was inspired when costume designer Cecil Beaton saw images of Black Ascot, The 1910 Royal Ascot meeting was in full mourning over the death of King Edward.

1920 s

Hemlines were shorter and cuts were smaller in the 1920s reflecting a post-war generation’s rebellion against old traditions. Pearls and furs were the accessories of the day.

1950 s

Christian Dior’s New Look, a small waist and full skirt, was proving popular however it was when the newly crowned Queen Elizabeth and her stylish sister Princess Margaret wore the style at Royal Ascot that it was cemented in history.

1960 s

Royal Ascot’s glamorous profile elevated when Italian actress Sophia Loren was photographed in the Royal Enclosure. In modern times some of the biggest names in Hollywood and fashion have attended.

1970 s

Trouser suits became more popular following their introduction to the dress code in 1971. Gertrude Shilling, The Ascot Mascot, delighted the press with her extravagant outfits. One year, one of her son David’s millinery designs outgrew the Shilling’s long-wheel-based Rolls Royce, so the hat had to follow in a van behind.

1980 s

Sharp lines and bright colours took centre stage during this decade. With statement hats and pointed heels, there was little room for floaty florals in 1980s glamour.

2012

Royal Ascot officially launches its Style Guide to racegoers outlining dress code regulations for the Royal Enclosure and Queen Anne Enclosure (formally known as Grandstand).

2017

The jumpsuit is formally accepted in the Royal Enclosure Dress Code and the Queen Anne Enclosure Dress Code is extended to the new Village Enclosure.

2018

Royal Ascot introduces Style Guides for the Village Enclosure and Windsor Enclosure.

2020

Royal Ascot runs behind closed doors for the first time in the event’s history during the global COVID-19 pandemic.

2021

Navy morning suits were permitted in the Royal Enclosure.

2024

Ascot appoints its first ever Creative Director, Daniel Fletcher, to oversee the launch of the Lookbook and Millinery Collective.

2024 MILLINERY COLLECTIVE

CELEBRATING NEW-GEN DESIGNERS AND ACCLAIMED MILLINERY ARTISTS

JESS COLLETT

CHERRY ON TOP

jesscollettmilliner.com

@jesscollettmilliner

£2,200 | London, UK

EDWINA IBBOTSON

PAPILLON AVEC ROSE

edwinaibbotson.co.uk

@edwinaibbotson

£2,455 | London, UK

EVETTA PETTY THE BLUE NOTE

harlemsheaven.com

@harlemsheavenhats

$699 | New York, USA

AWON GOLDING HUZZAH

awongolding.com @awongolding

£725 | London, UK

Originally conceived as an inspirational guide for racegoers to explore the global world of hat design, drawing inspiration from bygone eras as well as innovative techniques and materials, the 2024 Royal Ascot collection features 12 bespoke hats crafted by industry veterans and emerging talents.

Curated by Daniel Fletcher, this year’s Collective showcases a diverse array of designers from around the globe, spanning from Dubai to New York, London to Ireland. It aims to spotlight and support the millinery industry’s finest creatives.

Among the roster are emerging and international milliners such as Evetta Petty, Rafa Peinador, Nikole Tursi, and Evelyn McDermott, known for their innovative crafting methods, designs, and sustainable practices.

STEPHEN JONES OBE GO!

stephenjonesmillinery.com

@stephenjonesmillinery

£690 | London, UK

CAROL KENNELLY HARLOW

carolkennellymillinery.com

@carol_kennelly

€895 | Co. Kerry, Ireland

Established names including Stephen Jones OBE, Awon Golding, Noel Stewart, Edwina Ibbotson, and Alison Tod, renowned for their traditional practices and extraordinary designs, have previously adorned the heads of royalty and celebrities like Rihanna and Beyoncé.

The campaign imagery was captured by renowned photographer David Vail, who collaborated with Fletcher to create this year’s Millinery Collective. This showcased a stripped back and contemporary approach to millinery through its inspired use of lighting and portraiture format, which focused on the hat, and the incredible artistry behind them.

ALISON TOD JACQUELINE VIOLETTA

alisontod.co.uk

@alisontod

£3,450 | Abergavenny, Wales

NIKOLE TURSI HYPNOTICA

tursi.art

@ _______tursi_______

£2,320 | London, UK

NOEL STEWART CAGE VEILED COCKTAIL HAT

noelstewart.com

@noelstewart

£470 | London, UK

JANE TAYLOR ASTRIA

janetaylorlondon.com @jtmillinery

£5,225 | London, UK

Daniel Fletcher, creative director for Royal Ascot: “It’s been a huge privilege for me to work with some of the world’s best milliners on this year’s Royal Ascot Millinery Collective. Hat design is a unique art, and each of the 12 milliners has brought something different through the pieces they have created.

“Bringing together some of Britain’s most famed milliners with emerging talent, and designers from around the world has resulted in a beautiful collection to inspire racing style for the summer season. It was incredibly important for me to incorporate the work of emerging designers who are leading the way in this field, and I love the innovative and unexpected twist they have added to the overall look and feel of the collection.”

EVELYN MCDERMOTT JANAAH

evelynmcdermott.com

@evelynmcdermottmillinery

£650 | Dubai, UAE

RAFA PEINADOR REINVENTION

rafapeinador.com

@rafa_peindador

£950 | London, UK

Alexandra Bertram, brand and creative lead, Ascot Racecourse: “It’s always such a pleasure to work with such talented milliners and to understand how each design is turned into reality. There is such a rich history to hat wearing, and there isn’t another occasion on earth quite like Royal Ascot, where hats are such an iconic part of the landscape. Whether it’s a top hat or a finely crafted piece of millinery art, it’s a total joy to see people feel their very best.

“This year’s collective really represents a new approach under the creative direction of Daniel Fletcher. Alongside his first Royal Ascot Lookbook launched in March, I cannot think of a better place for the most trusted source of style inspiration for this summer’s social season!”

CHEFS IN RESIDENCE FOR ROYAL ASCOT 2024

This year’s ‘Chefs in Residence’ at Royal Ascot boasts two exciting new faces, Lisa Goodwin-Allen and Tom Shepherd, combining a remarkable eleven Michelin stars and three Michelin Green Stars between them.

Elevating the already unforgettable Royal Ascot experience, the lineup features renowned Michelin-starred chefs celebrated for their innovation and delectable creations. With a promise to deliver a dining experience that mirrors the elegance and grandeur of the races, these chefs will present an array of exquisite canapés to decadent desserts, ensuring each guest experiences a distinct yet equally delightful gastronomic moment.

The full list of chefs is:

• Raymond Blanc OBE, the two Michelin-Star and Michelin Green-Star chef, returns to the regal embrace of the Panoramic Restaurant, his culinary haven and resident restaurant, to play his pivotal role as Chef Ambassador to the racecourse, making it the epitome of Royal Ascot fine dining.

• Lisa Goodwin-Allen, the executive chef of the Michelin-starred Northcote Restaurant in Lancashire, makes her debut at Royal Ascot in the Queen Anne Enclosure’s flagship fine dining restaurant, ON 5.

• Tom Shepherd, the chef of the eponymous Michelin-starred restaurant Upstairs by Tom Shepherd, will also be making his first appearance at Royal Ascot, set to bring his modern British dishes to The Sandringham in the Royal Enclosure.

• Tom Barnes, former Executive Head Chef at three Michelin-starred L’Enclume and one Michelin-starred Rogan & Co. in Cumbria, is making his third solo appearance at Royal Ascot, presenting his very special tasting menu in the Old Press Room.

• Simon Rogan, the seven Michelin-star and two Michelin Green Star chef returns to Royal Ascot for his sixth year to offer the very best in fresh, local, and seasonal produce at the Parade Ring Restaurant.

• Tom Booton, from The Grill by Tom Booton at The Dorchester, returns for a third year, bringing his exciting signature style to his pop-up in the Royal Enclosure Gardens.

• James Tanner, Chef Patron at The Kentish Hare and Barbican Kitchen, and a regular on TV, returns to Royal Ascot to take the helm of the new restaurant, The Deck, partnering with his brother, Chris Tanner. Alongside this, he will also be presenting his menu of al fresco delights skillfully crafted for sharing at The Queen Anne Kitchen.

• Master pâtissier Eric Lanlard, celebrated for his expertise at Cake Boy in Battersea and throughout his illustrious career, returns with his exclusive Royal Ascot Afternoon Tea.

THE ROYAL DRAWING SCHOOL

AT ROYAL ASCOT

The Royal Drawing School has collaborated with Ascot Racecourse over the last six months to produce an exhibition of equestrian artworks to celebrate Royal Ascot 2024.

Royal Drawing School alumni, Michelle Cioccoloni and Gideon Summerfield, made a series of visits to Ascot and local stables over the spring to create work which captures the essence and excitement of horse racing. Michelle has produced a series of delicate, still life drawings that focus on the quiet, behind the scenes moments of the racing world, examining everyday equestrian objects such as riding boots, bridles and jockeys’ silks. Gideon chose to represent the drama, energy and excitement of horse racing; expressing the movement of the horses, the changing weather and the atmosphere of the grandstand.

The exhibition will be based primarily in the Royal Enclosure Gardens throughout Royal Ascot and brings together this new work alongside a diverse selection of works on paper and sculpture by Royal Drawing School alumni and faculty, all focusing on equestrian themes.

Exhibiting artists include Jade Anthony, Susan Bacon, Meg Buick, Alice Carter, Michelle Cioccoloni, Marcus Cornish, Clare Drummond, Jack Fawdry Tatham, Edie Flowers, Hire Gedikoglu, Luca Guarino, Louise Reynolds, Kitty Rice, Alice Shirley, Gideon Summerfield and Tara Versey.

Throughout the Royal Meeting, alumna Sammi Lynch will also be working across the site, recording one of the most exciting weeks in the racing calendar and producing a final artwork in situ.

The Royal Drawing School was founded in 2000 by His Majesty The King, then the Prince of Wales, and artist Catherine Goodman CBE LVO. It is an independent charity that aims to raise the standard and profile of drawing through teaching and practice. All the courses provided by the charity are subsidised and come with a generous provision of scholarships and bursaries.

ROYAL ASCOT FASHION DESIGN COMPETITION 2024 WINNER

ROYAL ASCOT LOCAL SCHOOLS

ART COMPETITION 2024 WINNERS

The third annual Royal Ascot Fashion Design Competition was held this year in partnership with Official Sponsor, LK Bennett. Congratulations to Felicitas Petersen, aged 16yrs from St George’s School, Ascot who also won £500 for her school’s fashion/textile department.

Her vibrant design will now be manufactured by British luxury fashion brand LK Bennett. Felicitas has been invited to their Bond Street HQ to work through her design with their creative team. She will also meet Alexandra Harper, esteemed member of the British Hat Guild who will size and manufacture her complementary hat.

Felicitas will also have the opportunity of work experience in October as the team create their Autumn Winter Coat Collection 2025. Felicitas will be wearing her stunning design and be part of our Royal Ascot celebrations alongside her family on Saturday, 22nd June 2024.

The 2024 Royal Ascot Local Schools Art Competition saw a record 26 schools participate with 1,300 entries received. The competition was promoted via Ascot social channels and local networks; receiving over 4,000 online votes with jockey Hayley Turner also taking part in the judging process.

All of the winners and runners-up were invited to the Victoria Cup Raceday for a celebratory presentation tea. These images will be reproduced and displayed in the Heath Tunnel ahead of Royal Ascot for racegoers and the local community to enjoy.

The winners will also form a Jockeys’ Guard of Honour on the final day of Royal Ascot.

RETRAINING OF RACEHORSES DONATION

Ascot Racecourse Supports to donate £5,000 for each Ryan Moore winner.

As part of the Ascot Racecourse Supports community and charity programme, for every race our Racing Ambassador, Ryan Moore, wins during Royal Ascot, Ascot Racecourse Supports will donate £5,000 to Retraining of Racehorses, British horse racing’s official charity for the welfare of horses who have retired from racing.

Ryan said: “I’m delighted to be an ambassador for Ascot Racecourse Supports and to help with the work it does in the community. Hopefully, I can raise a bit of money at the Royal Meeting for an important cause in Retraining of Racehorses.”

David Catlow, Retraining of Racehorses Managing Director, added: “We are thrilled that Ascot Racecourse Supports has chosen RoR as a nominated charity for this year’s Royal Ascot. RoR’s mission is to safeguard the wellbeing of former racehorses for life, and we cannot do it

GIVING BACK TO THE COMMUNITY

Last year we launched a dedicated schools viewing and picnic area on Ascot Heath to celebrate the Coronation year. For 2024, the capacity has been increased to accommodate up to 500 students per day –double the amount of last year.

Scotty, the Ascot Colts & Fillies Club Mascot, will visit the Enclosure, with each student being given a free goody-bag and a Union Jack flag. In excess of 25 schools have booked to attend.

Meanwhile 500 pairs of Queen Anne Enclosure tickets for the second day of Royal Ascot have been balloted to locals within a three-mile radius of the racecourse. That takes the total number of Royal Ascot tickets donated to residents beyond 2,500 since 2021.

without the vital and very generous support of organisations such as Ascot Racecourse.

“It promises to be a very exciting Royal Ascot for RoR. With each winner ridden by the brilliant Ryan Moore raising funds for RoR, we will certainly be cheering him on from the sidelines.”

Ryan Moore’s total winners at Royal Ascot 2017-2023.

ASCOT RACECOURSE SUPPORTS

“Ascot Racecourse Supports” was launched in 2017 and brings together all Ascot Racecourse’s community and charity work into one programme for the benefit of the local community and beyond. Its goals are to support small, local charities and community groups with a focus on children and mental health issues in addition to equine charities.

The programme celebrated its five-year anniversary in 2022 with £5 million raised via onsite charitable activities during that time in collaboration with third party partners. The work has placed the racecourse at the heart of the community and Ascot is extremely proud of everything it has achieved so far.

As well as the initiatives on the previous pages, lots of charity, community and CSR activity will be in action during Royal Ascot 2024 including:

CHARITY/COMMUNITY GROUPS TO SAMPLE POP-UP RESTAURANTS

27 charitable organisations, with up to 230 attendees, will be invited to trial our pop-

up restaurants on the Monday before Royal Ascot. Not only does this provide a special day out for many of the benefactors who get to experience high-quality Fine Dining from celebrity chefs, it also helps our team to test things and prepare properly for the week ahead.

TRI-FORCES WITH US ON WEDNESDAY & FRIDAY OF ROYAL ASCOT

The three principal single service armed forces charities, comprising the Royal Navy and Royal Marines Charity, ABF The Soldiers’ Charity and the RAF Benevolent Fund, will once again be the official nominated charity partners for Royal Ascot 2024.

This year we will welcome the three charities on the Wednesday and Friday of Royal Ascot to dovetail with the “50% discount” ticket offer that has been extended to serving military personnel for both days. A dedicated Armed Forces Bar will be available for all personnel and around 60 of the charity volunteers will also be bucket collecting on both days. Our long-term support of the charities also includes a donation from concessions and

the sale of certain beverages across our enclosures on those days, which combined with bucket collections over the past seven years, has raised over £282,000.

BOOKMAKERS TO DONATE

ALL PROFITS FROM BRITANNIA STAKES ONCE AGAIN

Britain’s leading bookmakers will donate all profits from the Britannia Stakes race at this year’s Royal Ascot to some of the UK’s top charities.

Ascot Racecourse Supports, Prostate Cancer UK, HEROS, Churchill Lions Foundation, Go Racing Green and Missing People will all benefit from the race, which takes place on the third day of Royal Ascot.

Betting and Gaming Council members Flutter (Paddy Power, Betfair, Sky Bet), Entain (Ladbrokes, Coral), Evoke (888 William Hill), Kindred (Unibet), Betway, Rank Group (Grosvenor Sport), Virgin Bet, Fitzdares, Star Sports, QuinnBet, Tote and Bet with Ascot have all signed up to the fundraising initiative.

They will hand over all profits made from win and each-way bets, after levy and duties are deducted, on the big-field heritage handicap.

Last year’s race raised £1.2 million from BGC members for a host of worthy causes. And if bookmakers fail to make a profit on this year’s renewal, they have agreed to make a combined donation of £200,000 to be split among the nominated charities.

Since its creation in 2019, BGC members have raised over £5.5 million for a range of good causes including Prostate Cancer UK, Sue Ryder, NHS Charities Together, the Royal Navy & Royal Marines Charity, ABF the Soldier’s Charity and the RAF Benevolent Fund.

2023 HIGHLIGHTS

£250K RAISED FOR CHARITY VIA THE BRITANNIA STAKES INITIATIVE RUN WITH THE BGC

£90K

LAUNCHED IMPACT FUND TO SUPPORT MULTIYEAR CHARITY PROJECTS

71 STAFF MEMBERS VOLUNTEERED 391 HRS

IN TOTAL ACROSS 12 LOCAL CHARITIES

5,000 RACEDAY TICKETS DONATED TO CHARITY / COMMUNITY WITH OVER 2,500 DONATED TO BLUE LIGHT TICKETS OVER

ROYAL ASCOT FASHION DESIGN COMPETITION IN PARTNERSHIP WITH LK BENNETT SIDE GLANCE

450 PEOPLE ENGAGED WITH OUR FIRST EVER EQUINE AMBASSADOR HOSTED 1,060 CHARITY BENEFICIARIES

390 HRS

4,000 STUDENTS HAVE PARTICIPATED IN OUR YOUTH ENGAGEMENT INITIATIVES OVER

3.3 TONNES OF SURPLUS FOOD DONATED OVER

8,050 MEALS DELIVERED

OF EMPLOYMENT FOR EVENT CREW WHO HAVE BEEN AFFECTED BY HOMELESSNESS

£57K RAISED FOR THE ARMED FORCES IN COLLABORATION WITH OUR CONCESSIONAIRES AND PARTNERS DURING ROYAL ASCOT

OTHER BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE:

SCULPTURES IN THE ROYAL ENCLOSURE

The Royal Enclosure will once again be the site for exquisite fine art this year, with 11 captivating sculptures installed throughout the enclosure with the support of Justin Gardner from Muse, The Sculpture Company. Following up their previous majestic installations, the likes of Holly Hickmore, Hamish Mackie and Frippy Jameson return to Royal Ascot with more exceptional pieces - Justin will be taking guided tours of the sculptures daily.

ARCADIA

A sensitive life-size piece to celebrate the gentle nature of the horse. Measuring 90cm x 117cm x 43cm, this piece is part of a bronze A/P world edition of 9, cast by the Morris Singer Foundry in Hampshire.

Location: On the Grundy and Bustino lawn.

Holly says, “For me this piece is about the relationship between horse and owner, inspired by those quiet moments of companionship.”

Holly Hickmore

ARTEMIS

Holly’s largest work to date, ‘Artemis’, will be seen for the first time at this year’s Royal Ascot week. Standing 4.5m high and weighing over 2 tons, this piece is part of a bronze world edition of 3, cast by the Morris Singer Foundry in Lasham, Hampshire.

Location: Next to Sandringham on Lavender Courtyard at the entrance to the Royal Enclosure from Car Park 1.

Holly says, “I have really enjoyed combining classical and contemporary languages within this piece, creating something new from an ancient motif.”

THE GREET

A classic depiction of a pair of thoroughbreds as they regard one another in a respectful bow.

The two works, individually titled ‘Appraise’ (measuring 61cm x 59cm x 13cm) and ‘Regard’ (measuring 56cm x 74cm x 13cm) are part of a bronze A/P World edition of 9, cast by Morris Singer Foundry in Hampshire.

Location: On the Concourse divide within the Grandstand on the Queen Anne Enclosure side.

Holly says, “I wanted to comment on the grace of these athletes, not only in movement but also in attitude.”

Holly Hickmore

Holly Hickmore

Nicola Toms STABLE MATES

Born in 1969, Nicola Toms’ fascination and passion for wildlife stems from growing up on a cattle and game ranch in Zimbabwe. From an early age she studied animal character and behaviour in the wild. After studying art in Harare, she moved to London and worked in a fine art foundry. Today she is acknowledged as one of the leading wildlife sculptors. Her work is in numerous private collections in Britain and throughout the world and she has exhibited with galleries in Britain, America, South Africa and New Zealand.

It is her understanding of process and what can be achieved in Bronze that has led her to create her lovely wall mounted work ‘Stable Mates’. The work, depicting two life size horse studies, is part of a bronze world edition of just 8 and was cast by the Bronze Age foundry in Limehouse, London.

Location: On the end of the marquees next to Buck’s Club.

Frippy Jameson lives and works in the Scottish borders creating distinctive works depicting the horse as calm, strong, noble, and yet fragile. She studied at both The City and Guilds and Goldsmiths colleges before exploring stone carving with The Portland trust and the traditional stones carvers of southern India.

Her work ‘Hold’, measuring 170cm high standing on its plinth, was cast in the UK and is part of a bronze world edition of just three.

Location: Along the side of the Jockey Club marquee facing out towards the Saddling Club and lawns.

Adam Roud NO.51

Adam Roud studied Fine Art at Liverpool’s John Moore university and served an apprenticeship with Atelier Fine Art Castings in Hampshire. His deep understanding of the sculpting and casting process has allowed Adam to excel exploring both the figurative and abstract.

His work, ‘No51’, stands 2m high and is part of a world bronze edition of just 9, cast with the Sculpture Castings foundry in Basingstoke.

Location: At the end of the marquee by Windsor Greys.

Frippy Jameson HOLD

AMERICAN BALD EAGLE

British wildlife sculptor Hamish Mackie has had the privilege of observing wildlife in many corners of the world at first hand. “Observing animals in their own environment, in their natural habitat, is essential to understanding the subject’s physical and instinctive traits. For example, the disposition of a captive predator is very different from that of a predator the wild,” he says. This close observation, often involving intense research trips and sculpting from life in the field, informs Hamish’s whole approach to his work, which resonates with his passion for the natural world.

Hamish Mackie is the UKs premier wildlife sculptor. He works on pieces both tabletop and monumental with the same physical and gestural style imbuing life and energy in his work. Hamish studied at Falmouth School of Art and Kingston University. He works from his studio in Oxfordshire and works closely with The Lockbund Foundry in Croperdy, Oxfordshire. resonates with his passion for the natural world.

Location: In the centre of the roundabout in the paved pathway, directly in front of the brick archway entrance into the Royal Enclosure.

Location: On the lawns near the Ascot Shop.

Hamish Mackie

Hamish Mackie PROWLING, WOLF FEMALE, WOLF ON MOUND

HORSE TRIO

Edward Waites was born in 1988 in Suffolk. Completely self-taught, Edward has dedicated himself to his craft since leaving school and despite his young age his distinctive sculpture has already earned him international recognition and acclaim. Edward’s sculptures feature in distinguished public, corporate and private collections around the world, including several royal collections. Notable commissions include those for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh, the ruling family of Dubai and Lord and Lady Bamford.

Location: On the Concourse divide within the Grandstand on the Royal Enclosure side.

Location: Alongside the Royal Enclosure Crossing entrance into the Royal Enclosure.

Geoffrey

Geoffrey Dashwood is a renowned sculptor of birds in bronze, eliminating all superficial detail to attain refined forms with smooth surfaces, enhanced by the application of coloured and multi-coloured patinas. Although his work can be placed within the genre of wildlife art, Dashwood has transcended the subject matter and his bronzes are firmly established in the wider field of contemporary art.

Location: On Lavender Courtyard inline with the paved walkway that runs between the clubs, acting as a focal point with the track in the backdrop.

Dashwood PEACOCK

Edward Waites

Edward Waites

MONUMENTAL HORSE HEAD

Key First Aid

WC Toilets Water Station

A Royal Enclosure Track Crossing

B Helicopter pick up and drop off point

C Lavender Courtyard

D Winning Post Track Crossing

E ATM

F Left Luggage

G Royal Enclosure Gardens

H Ascot Shop

I Pre-Parade Ring

J Longines Boutique

K Royal Enclosure Trackside Viewing Lawns

L Picnic Collection

M LK Bennett Boutique

N Sunflower Lawn

O Royal Enclosure Parade Ring Viewing

P Parade Ring

Q Betfred Betting Shop

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The Trianon Bar by Moët & Chandon

The Orangerie Bar by Moët & Chandon

Mill Reef Bar & Kitchen

The Grill by Tom Booton, The Dorchester

The Norfolk Restaurant

Miss Andretti by Lavazza

Windsor Greys Restaurant

Tepin Bar by Slingsby Gin

Numero 7 Restaurant

Fame and Glory Bar & Kitchen

Leading Light Bar by Fever-Tree 15 Maison 1743 by Moët & Chandon 16 Wright Bros Seafood

Champagne & Cocktails at the

Terrace

Brigadier Gerard Deli by Lavazza

QUEEN ANNE ENCLOSURE

Fish & Chips

The Bandstand Kitchen & Bar

Generous Bar 8 Pall Mall Bar by Moët & Chandon 9 Bandstand Lawn Bar by Fever-Tree 10 Le Mistral by Whispering Angel

Bandstand Bar 12 Burger Kitchen 13 The Ivy Wall: Piri Piri Chicken, Mac & Cheese, Banh Mi, Lavazza Coffee, Grace Bar 14 Cedar Tree Café by Lavazza 15 Pizza & Co. 16 Stewards’ House Cocktail Bar

Queen Anne Lawn Bar by The House of Peroni Nastro Azzurro 18 Queen Anne Kitchen by James Tanner 19 The Rosé Champagne Bar by Moët & Chandon

20 The Mindful Drinking Bar by Harrogate Spring Water

21 1768 Grill by Gaucho

22 Lochangel Bar

Chandon

Brigadier Gerard Deli by Lavazza

Yeats by Chapel Down

23 Equus Bar 24 Cheese on Toast

25 Magnum Ice Cream 26 Duckshed

27 Silks Lawn Cocktail Bar, Baked Bird Fried Chicken, Hermanos Tacos

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WINDSOR ENCLOSURE

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PARTNERS, SPONSORS AND SUPPLIERS

OFFICIAL PARTNERS

OFFICIAL SPONSORS

OFFICIAL SUPPLIERS

PARTNERS

QIPCO HOLDING, OFFICIAL PARTNER AND SPONSOR OF THE BRITISH CHAMPIONS SERIES

QIPCO Holding, based in Doha, was established in 1999 and is considered one of the leading investment companies in Qatar. QIPCO has a diverse range of interests including real estate, construction, oil and gas, trading and services, finance and health. In more recent years QIPCO has made a significant investment in horse racing, not only as sponsors but also as owners and breeders through its global racing and bloodstock company, Qatar Racing, a subsidiary of QIPCO, founded and chaired by Sheikh Fahad bin Abdullah Al Thani.

QIPCO is an Official Partner of Ascot and Royal Ascot, sponsor of the King George VI & Queen Elizabeth QIPCO Stakes at Ascot in July and of the QIPCO British Champions Series, which commenced at the QIPCO Guineas Festival in May alongside the start of this season’s Flat Jockeys’ Championship and culminates on QIPCO British Champions Day at Ascot in October.

The ten-year deal, signed in 2015, with British Champions Series and Ascot is the largest in the history of British racing.

There are five QIPCO British Champions Series race categories: Sprint, Mile, Middle Distance, Long Distance and Fillies & Mares. Royal Ascot, with all eight Group 1 races designated to their appropriate categories, will play a significant part in the Series once again, along with the King George VI & Queen Elizabeth QIPCO Stakes back at Ascot in July.

QIPCO British Champions Day, held at Ascot on Saturday 19th October, is the finale of the British Flat racing season and the richest raceday in the British calendar with over £4 million on offer this year. The QIPCO Champion Stakes is set to be one of the richest races

in the UK with £1.3 million in prize money, with the Queen Elizabeth II Stakes (sponsored by QIPCO) at £1.1 million – both feature races are the richest of their kind in Europe. The three remaining pattern races on the card; the QIPCO British Champions Long Distance Cup, the QIPCO British Champions Sprint and the QIPCO British Champions Fillies & Mares Stakes, will offer a total prize fund of £1.4 million. The programme for QIPCO British Champions Day consists of four Group 1 races, a Group 2, and the Balmoral Handicap (sponsored by QIPCO), Europe’s most valuable mile handicap.

The QIPCO British Champions Series Hall of Fame, the first of its kind in British Flat racing, launched in 2021 to immortalise the modern greats of the sport from 1970 onwards.

Last year, QIPCO British Champions Series launched Club 26, a free to join club for young people between 18 to 26-years-old, to help encourage younger fans to attend Great Britain’s 26 finest Flat racedays this summer – Club 26 now boasts over 10,000 members.

The initial ticket offers to be announced were £10 general admission tickets for club members to attend the QIPCO Guineas Festival and QIPCO British Champions Day at Ascot in October. Further discounted ticket offers will follow throughout the summer at QIPCO British Champions Series racedays exclusively, with high-quality action at 10 of the finest racecourses in the country. There will also be other benefits for club members, such as behindthe-scenes tours and raceday previews.

For more information please visit: qipco.com.qa

OFFICIAL TIMEKEEPER

Longines is proud to be the Official Partner, Official Timekeeper and Official Watch of Royal Ascot. At this year’s event, the Swiss watch brand continues its unwavering commitment to equestrian sports that dates back to the nineteenth century, only a few years after the inception of the company’s factory in the Swiss village of Saint-Imier. Today, this passion is more alive than ever, with the brand’s presence in major equestrian institutions and events across the world. This time Longines reinforces its firm dedication to Royal Ascot.

Longines’ passion for the equestrian world dates back to 1869, when the brand created its first equestrian pocket watch found to date. Not long after, in 1878, Longines developed a famous chronograph movement, fitted in a case engraved with a jockey and his mount. Seen on the American racetracks since the late nineteenth century, this type of timepieces proved extremely popular among jockeys and horse-lovers, as it enabled its user to time performances to the second. Designed in the workshops of the factory in Saint-Imier, these first creations marked the beginning of Longines’ very early involvement in the equestrian world.

The name of Longines thus very quickly became associated with sports timekeeping. While the brand was constantly pushing the boundaries of precision, its involvement in the equestrian world progressively intensified. In 1912, a further step was taken when Longines concluded its first official partnership with a show jumping event in Lisbon, Portugal, marking the beginning of a long and fruitful relationship with the discipline.

Throughout the years, countless equestrian competitions enjoyed the qualities and reliability of the chronograph calibres and automated instruments that Longines had developed to time sports performances. As a result of its legitimacy and expertise, Longines’ involvement in equestrian sports today includes Flat racing, show jumping, dressage and eventing disciplines.

Howden Broking is a leading independent provider of insurance brokerage, risk consulting and employee benefits advice.

OFFICIAL PARTNER

Celebrating our 30th anniversary this year, we are a truly global business with almost 17,500 people based in Europe and the Middle East, Asia and Africa as well as Latin America, Australia and New Zealand.

Headquartered in the UK but with offices in 55 countries, we provide specialist broking expertise to 100 territories.

But we’re here at Ascot because a love of horses is embedded into our company DNA.

In fact, there’s not much our specialist insurance brokers don’t know about equestrian risk – which is why we’re working with everyone from racecourses to racehorse trainers to the owners themselves.

That passion comes from the very top. Our founder and CEO David Howden is the founder and President of Cornbury Horse Trials.

And through The Howden Way, he is investing in developing the next exciting generation of British event riders.

LAVAZZA AND ASCOT

CELEBRATE A DECADE OF PARTNERSHIP AND PRESTIGE AHEAD OF ROYAL ASCOT 2024

Lavazza, the globally renowned Italian coffee brand, is proud to announce the celebration of its 10th anniversary as the Official Coffee of Ascot and Royal Ascot. The Lavazza Flagship Store, opposite Liberty, will be celebrating in true Royal Ascot fashion with a visit from some of the Ascot Greencoats, wearing their distinctive livery of forest green coats with gold facings. The Greencoats attend Royal Ascot each year, serving as the ceremonial guard for His Majesty The King and other members of the Royal Family.

This milestone marks a decade of a successful collaboration which has brought the finest Italian coffee experience to one of the most prestigious events in the British social calendar. In celebration, Lavazza and Ascot have announced an

extension to their legacy partnership, ensuring that visitors will continue to enjoy not only world-class horse racing but also the best of Italian coffee culture.

To get in the mood for Royal Ascot or for those unable to make it to the Royal Meeting this year, Lavazza will be serving a selection of Ascot inspired coffees and sweet treats including the ‘Royal Crumble Gelato’ at its London Flagship Store on Great Marlborough Street from 16th May to 17th June.

To celebrate the anniversary whilst at Royal Ascot, guests are invited to visit the two Lavazza Pop-ups as soon as they arrive, the Cedar Tree Café in the Queen Anne Enclosure, and Miss Andretti in the Royal Enclosure, where the first 30 coffees ordered every day during Royal Ascot will be accompanied by a complimentary slice of cake created for this occasion by Ascot Chief Pastry Chef and Master Pâtissier, Eric Lanlard.

Massimo Pepe, General Manager & Regional Director UK & Nordics, said: ”We are thrilled to celebrate this significant milestone with Ascot and we’re looking forward to Royal Ascot 2024 and beyond. Our partnership over the last decade has been a wonderful journey of blending the best of Italian coffee culture with British heritage. We look forward to continuing our collaboration and the renewal of our Official Partnership is testament to this.”

Felicity Barnard, Deputy CEO & Commercial Director, Ascot Racecourse, said: “Lavazza has been an outstanding partner for Ascot over the past ten years. Their passion and their commitment to excellence and tradition mirrors our own, and we are delighted to continue offering our visitors the finest coffee experiences in partnership with Lavazza.”

CHAPEL DOWN RELEASES LIMITED EDITION

ENGLISH SPARKLING WINE FOR ROYAL ASCOT 2024

Chapel Down, England’s leading and most celebrated winemaker, has released a limited edition English sparkling wine to mark its inaugural year as the ‘Official English Sparkling Wine’ of Royal Ascot.

‘Chapel Down Royal Ascot Edition’ is a traditional method English sparkling wine made from Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier and Pinot Blanc. With extended ageing of 18 months on lees, the resulting wine is fresh, crisp and elegant with notes of apple, light red berries and brioche. Just 2,000 bottles of this exceptional wine have been produced and are available with or without gift box.

Earlier this year, Chapel Down announced its latest partnership as the Official English

Sparkling Wine of Ascot Racecourse. This is the first time in the 300-year+ history of the prestigious British racecourse that an English wine brand has become an official supplier.

As well as this latest product launch for Royal Ascot, the English wine producer will also be opening a Chapel Down English sparkling wine bar within the racecourse for Royal Ascot week. Serving its award-winning English sparkling wines to 250,000 spectators expected during the week, its English sparkling wines will also be served in the main bars and hospitality boxes during the race week.

Liam Newton, Chapel Down Chief Marketing Officer, commented: “Chapel Down has a long-lasting relationship with Ascot and we are extremely proud to become the Official English sparkling wine

of the world’s most famous racecourse. To commemorate the occasion, our new limited edition will enable racegoers, and those watching from home, to enjoy a ‘fresher way to celebrate’ Royal Ascot this year.”

Chloé Hamlett, Head of Partnerships, Ascot Racecourse, added: “Royal Ascot is the pinnacle of the British summer season and it’s wonderful that Chapel Down has chosen to commemorate the 2024 Royal Meeting in this special way. This is the perfect way to mark Chapel Down’s inaugural year as the Official English Sparkling Wine of Royal Ascot – the first of many we hope.”

SPONSORS AND SUPPLIERS

OFFICIAL SPONSOR

OFFICIAL SPONSOR

Founded on 20th December 1983, Dubai Duty Free celebrated its 40th anniversary in December 2023 and achieved an annual all-time sales record of US$2.16 billion. Now employing over 5,500 people, the operation has consistently raised the benchmark for airport retailing and it continues to grow.

In 2023 Dubai Duty Free recorded over 20 million sales transactions throughout the year, or an average of 55,000 sales transactions per day, while a staggering 55.2 million units of merchandise were sold. The bestselling categories are Perfume followed by Liquor, Gold, Cigarettes & Tobacco and Electronics. Sales in Departures reached US$1.93 billion and accounted for 90% of total 2023 sales.

Currently operating at Dubai International and Al Maktoum International airports, Dubai Duty Free has continued its investment in the development and expansion of its retail offer including the refurbishment in Concourse B and the renovations of three Arrivals shops.

In addition to the retail division Dubai Duty Free operates a Leisure Division which includes The Irish Village both in Garhoud and Studio One Hotel, the Century Village, the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Stadium, home to the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships, and The Jumeirah Creekside Hotel.

Horse racing has formed an integral part Dubai Duty Free’s sports sponsorship portfolio since 1996 with title sponsorship of four prestigious events in the UK & Ireland.

These comprise the hugely popular Dubai Duty Free Shergar Cup held at Ascot in August and widely regarded as the world’s premier international jockeys’ challenge, the Dubai Duty Free Spring Trials Weekend and Dubai Duty Free International Weekend staged at Newbury Racecourse in April and September respectively and one of Europe’s most important fixtures, Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby Day at The Curragh in June.

LK Bennett is a brand with a British heritage feel, born in the 90s, with our first boutique in Wimbledon. Our pieces are designed in our London HQ to be full of vibrant prints, iconic silhouettes and beautiful fabrics.

Since then, they’ve become well-loved thanks to our effortless, luxurious collections – known for our wearable footwear to signature ready-to-wear pieces. Creating investment pieces to love forever – only now, we inspire women to bring the extraordinary to the ordinary, everyday.

So, visit the LK Bennett race side boutique by the Parade Ring for styles that spark joy for occasions big and small.

OFFICIAL CHAMPAGNE

Moët & Chandon has been associated with the equestrian world since 1908 when two three-year-old horses, one named “Moët” and the other “Chandon”, belonging to Monsieur Alfred Simon, the House’s sales representative in London, finished first in Epsom and Newbury respectively. That same year, “Moët” ran fourth in the Hunt Cup at Ascot and as a result, Alfred Simon referred to it as his “lucky” race.

As the champagne of celebration, Moët & Chandon brings people together to toast the most iconic moments throughout the year, with Royal Ascot as one of the highlights of the British Summer season. Moët & Chandon Grand Vintage, Official Champagne of Royal Ascot, is made only in remarkable years and is available across the racecourse in a variety of formats and vintages.

We are pleased to welcome Chapel Down as the ‘Official English Sparkling Wine’ of Royal Ascot. This is the first time in the 300-year history of the racecourse that an English wine brand has become an official sponsor.

Chapel Down are England’s leading winemaker with a mission to change the way the world thinks about English wine. Based in the Garden of England, their world-class winemaking team produce award-winning sparkling wines of exceptional quality.

Asahi UK is home to an exceptional portfolio of premium beer, ale and cider brands - including international brands Peroni Nastro Azzurro, Japan’s No.1 beer, Asahi Super Dry and iconic Dutch premium beer, Grolsch as well as local ale, craft and cider heroes: Fuller’s London Pride, Meantime, Dark Star and Cornish Orchards. Asahi UK’s focus is on enriching experiences for our customers and consumers through innovation, unrivalled service and offering brands with undeniable quality.

Asahi UK believes that every business has a responsibility to understand and act upon its environmental impact and we continuously work towards sharing more information with our suppliers, customers and consumers about both the footprint of our beers, and how we are working to reduce it. For more information on Asahi UK visit www.asahibeer.co.uk, follow us on Twitter @AsahiUKLTD

Betfred has been the Official Bookmaker of Ascot and Royal Ascot since 2019. Founded in 1967 with a single shop in Salford, Greater Manchester, Betfred is one of the world’s largest independent bookmakers with over 1350 shops throughout the UK and a global online business rapidly expanding in the United States and South Africa.

Betfred remain committed to offering excellent customer service and added value via their unparalleled bonuses and look forward to welcoming Ascot racegoers to one of their on-course betting shops.

To mark this exciting new partnership, Chapel Down have released a limited edition commemorative Royal Ascot Edition sparkling wine for Royal Ascot this summer. Visit the Chapel Down website to learn more and to order your six-bottle case.

During Royal Ascot, the English wine producer will also be serving its sparkling wines from the ‘Yeats Bar by Chapel Down’ located within the Queen Anne Enclosure. Its wines will also be served in the main bars and hospitality boxes each day.

OFFICIAL BOOKMAKER

OFFICIAL ENGLISH SPARKLING WINE

OFFICIAL BEER

OFFICIAL MIXER

In 2005, Fever-Tree co-founders Charles Rolls and Tim Warrillow pioneered the premium mixer category, bringing choice, quality and excitement back into the category. They travelled to the ends of the earth to source the finest ingredients, including quinine from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, ginger from the Ivory Coast, India and Nigeria, and lemons from the slopes of Mount Etna, Sicily. Having initially launched as a tonic brand, Fever-Tree has since added a gingers range, flavoured sodas range and most recently a new cocktail mixers range to its portfolio, all expertly crafted from the finest naturally sourced ingredients to create the perfect mixers to pair with all spirits. Fever-Tree is now the world’s leading premium mixer, with distribution to over 108 countries worldwide. Fever-Tree has been voted as the ‘No.1 Best Selling’ and ‘No.1 Top Trending’ Mixer for the tenth year running by the world’s best bartenders in Drinks International Annual Brands Report. In addition to the mixers range, in 2023 Fever-Tree launched a new sparkling soft drink range, offering adults a lower sugar, full flavour sophisticated non-alcoholic option.

OFFICIAL PRIVATE AVIATION

Sharing a long-held commitment to passion, performance and exquisite style, Flexjet is proud to be the Official Private Aviation Supplier for Ascot and Royal Ascot, and host of the Royal Ascot Heliport. As one of the world’s leading providers of private aviation and a member of the Directional Aviation family of companies, Flexjet has been long-established in the U.S. fractional jet ownership market since 1995. Its European operation launched in 2019 based in London’s Mayfair, with a Tactical Control Centre at Farnborough Airport, and a second Operational Centre in Malta. In Europe, Flexjet offers shared ownership of its premium fleet of business jets, including the Embraer Praetor 600 and the Gulfstream G650, alongside a helicopter fleet including the Sikorsky S-76. Its wider group offering in Europe includes private jet charter and jet cards from PrivateFly. Flexjet’s European operation is compliant with the International Standard for Business Aviation Operators (IS-BAO) and is a Wyvern Wingman Certified Operator. In Europe Flexjet holds a 4AIR Silver Rating, recognising its leading approach to sustainability which includes offsetting 300% of carbon emissions for every flight.

OFFICIAL TROPHIES AND SILVERWARE

From the diamond Festoon necklace, worn by Catherine, Princess of Wales at the King’s coronation, to Princess Diana’s engagement ring, Garrard has crafted some of the most famous jewels in existence. Appointed the first official Crown Jeweller in 1843, we have proudly played our part in British history ever since, creating jewels that capture imaginations throughout the world.

Garrard makes trophies that commemorate some of the hardestwon sporting achievements in the world, including Royal Ascot’s Gold Cup, the Queen’s Vase and the Royal Hunt Cup. Garrard also provides the trophies for winning owners in all Group 1 races at Royal Ascot and supplies the silver snuff boxes, picture frames and strawberry dishes that are awarded to owners, trainers and jockeys.

OFFICIAL WINE

Established in 1933, Hallgarten & Novum Wines celebrated its 90th anniversary in 2023. As one of the UK’s leading ‘specialist’ wine merchants, Hallgarten imports wines from around the world, supplying the premium hospitality and retail trade across the UK. In 2023 Hallgarten was named ‘Drinks Company of the Year’ by Drinks Business, ‘On Trade Supplier of the Year’ by the International Wine Challenge, and ‘Wine Distributor of the Year’ by the International Wine & Spirit Competition, thanks to its focus on comprehensive service and support for its customers. Its experienced buying team, including one of the UK’s most respected palates in Steve Daniel, and Master of Wine Beverly Tabbron, has constructed a diverse and award-winning portfolio of over 1,100 wines from 24 wine-producing countries. It blends some of the world’s greatest producers from the classic wine growing regions together with innovative, up-andcoming wineries and winemakers from the emerging and esoteric winemaking world. Hallgarten is proud to supply all the wines for Royal Ascot.

After the discovery of the first mineral spring in 1571, Harrogate became a destination for health & enjoyment. 450 years later and Harrogate Spring Water are proud to bring to life the essence of Harrogate and bringing people together. As the No. 1 water in out of home, we’re proud to keep you hydrated and enjoy life’s moments with you.

Building on last year’s success, Harrogate Spring is returning to one of the summer’s most anticipated events, Royal Ascot, with the return of the Mindful Drinking Bar, a destination for racegoers to discover a more mindful way to experience life’s moments.

Harrogate Spring Water is encouraging racegoers to make the most of life’s moments by ‘doubling up’ with water. Traditionally, ‘doubling up’ implies more, but in the context of mindful drinking, Harrogate Spring Water is showing the nation how they can double up the fun, the memories and the moment by drinking less alcohol and ‘doubling up’ with Harrogate Spring Water instead.

‘Join us at Harrogate Spring’s Mindful Drinking Bar in the Queen Anne Enclosure and try out this year’s exclusive non-alcoholic cocktail, the Lemon Royale Spritz.’

OFFICIAL COFFEE

Steeped in Italian history, for over 125 years, Lavazza has been sourcing, roasting and blending to create the highest quality coffee possible. The company’s passion for excellence and sustainability is demonstrated by the attention given to every step of the journey, from the selection of the raw material to the product in the cup. Lavazza’s authentic Italian espresso and creamy lattes, as well as the Lavazza Martini and other signature Coffeetails can be enjoyed throughout the racecourse, from Lavazza on 4 or the Espresso Martini Cart in the Royal Enclosure, to the Tierra Bar and the Cedar Tree Lawn in the Queen Anne Enclosure.

OFFICIAL WATER

“Since 1989 pleasure seekers around the world have been enjoying Magnum ice cream. Masterfully crafted, high quality ingredients create an experience that triggers all 5 senses. From the first crack of chocolate to the very last drop of ice cream on the stick. At Royal Ascot all racegoers can indulge in the perfect combination of cracking chocolate and velvety at ice-cream concessions throughout the enclosures. Keep it classic or elevate your experience with a visit to the exclusive Magnum Dipping Experience. Magnum is delighted to be the Official Ice Cream of Royal Ascot.”

OFFICIAL HOSPITALITY

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ASCOT HISTORY

HISTORY AND TRADITIONS

It was Queen Anne who first saw the potential for a racecourse at Ascot, which in those days was called East Cote. Whilst out riding in 1711, she came upon an area of open heath, not far from Windsor Castle, that looked an ideal place for “horses to gallop at full stretch.”

The first race meeting ever held at Ascot took place on Saturday, August 11, 1711. Her Majesty’s Plate, worth 100 Guineas and open to any horse, mare or gelding over the age of six, was the inaugural event. Each horse was required to carry a weight of 12st and seven runners took part.

This contest bore little resemblance to racing seen at Ascot today. The seven horses were all English Hunters, quite different to the speedy thoroughbreds that race on the Flat now. The race consisted of three separate heats which were four miles long (each heat was about the length of the Grand National), so the winner would have been a horse with tremendous stamina.

Sadly, there is no record of the winner of the first Plate. The racecourse was laid out by William Lowen, who was assisted by a team of helpers; William Erlybrown, a carpenter, Benjamin Cluchett, a painter, and John Grape, who prepared the paperwork for racing. The first permanent building was erected in 1793 by George Slingsby, a Windsor builder. It held 1,650 people and was used until 1838.

In 1813, Parliament passed an Act of Enclosure. This Act ensured that Ascot Heath, although the property of the Crown, would be kept and used as a racecourse for the public in the future. Racing at Ascot was now secure. The precise origin of the Royal Meeting is unclear.

It was an event that evolved, perhaps, rather than was introduced at a specific time, but the first four-day meeting took place in 1768. Arguably, the meeting as we know it today started to take shape with the introduction of the Gold Cup in 1807. Gold Cup Day is the third day of Royal Ascot.

Although you won’t find it in any marketing or promotional literature, Thursday is colloquially known as Ladies’ Day. The term Ladies’ Day seems to have been first used in 1823, when an anonymous poet described the Thursday of the Royal Meeting as “Ladies’ Day, when the women, like angels, look sweetly divine.”

In the formative years, Thursday was certainly the dominant day in terms of the racing, attracting the largest crowds and, it must be assumed from the emergence of the term, more ladies! Almost every racecourse markets a Ladies’ Day now but the great charm of the original is that it has not been manufactured. It is the public, not the racecourse, who call it Ladies’ Day.

The Gold Cup is Ascot’s oldest surviving race, and the winning owners receive a gold trophy which becomes their property. Trophies to keep are only awarded for ten races at the Royal Meeting, the others being the Queen’s Vase, inaugurated in 1838 to commemorate Queen Victoria’s accession, the Royal Hunt Cup (1843) and the remaining Group 1 races.

The Gold Cup is Ascot’s oldest surviving race, and the winning owners receive a gold trophy which becomes their property. Trophies to keep are only awarded for ten races at the Royal Meeting, the others being the Queen’s Vase, inaugurated in 1838 to commemorate Queen Victoria’s accession, the Royal Hunt Cup (1843) and the remaining Group 1 races.

It was at around the time of the first running of the Gold Cup 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 has evolved into the wearing of morning suits and equally formal clothes for ladies, who must wear hats. Although a Royal Stand dates back to the 1790s, the Royal Enclosure that current regulars are used to at Ascot was conceived in 1822 when King George IV commissioned a two storey stand to be built with a surrounding lawn. Access was by invitation of the King. In 1825, the Royal Procession as an annual tradition began.

The King, leading four other coaches with members of the royal party, drove up the centre of the racecourse in front of the crowds and this has continued to the present day. The administration of Ascot has always been handled by a representative appointed by the monarch.

Today, as Ascot Authority (Holdings) Limited, Ascot has a formal board sitting under the three Trustee structure.

In 1955, the rules of divorce were relaxed and divorcees were able to enter the Royal Enclosure. However, a redevelopment of the Enclosure shortly before this had added the new Queen’s Lawn, which was by invitation and the Court rules governing divorce still

applied. 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.

The racecourse was run on behalf of the Sovereign by the Master of the Royal Buckhounds up until 1901 when Lord Churchill was appointed as the first official Representative of His Majesty, a post held today by Sir Francis Brooke BT.

In 1913, when the Ascot Authority was established by an Act of Parliament, His Majesty’s Representative became Senior Trustee of the Authority with the Clerk of the Course acting as Secretary.

This was the second such move and even this time around, they didn’t go quite far enough as the track was moved a further 42 metres north as part of the 2005 redevelopment. Prior to the second move, the straight track cut right through the existing Number One Car Park into the current site of Heatherwood Hospital.

The Queen Elizabeth II Grandstand, built by Wimpey, was erected between the 1960 and 1961 Royal Meeting and the Members’ Stand went up between Royal Ascot 1963 and 1964. The car parks at Ascot

almost certainly play more part in the event than at any other venue – they are far from merely functional with lavish picnics, including butlers, candelabra and silver service not uncommon, especially in Car Park 1 and Car Park 2.

In 2006, a Country Life survey found that Royal Ascot is the South of England’s most popular picnic spot and the most popular sporting occasion at which to picnic in the country. Although Ascot likes to think it runs Car Park 1, it is far from uncommon for berths in this sought after spot to be passed down formally from generation to generation. There is currently a waiting list of 400 names.

Ascot’s much loved tradition of “singing around the bandstand” or “community singing” began in the 1970s under the stewardship of Lady Beaumont, wife of the then Clerk of the Course, Captain Sir Nicholas Beaumont. The now unmissable sing song of British favourites and flag waving after racing was an immediate success with thousands of racegoers staying on and making it an integral part of their day. Now, traditional singing is listed as part of the day’s formal proceedings in the racecard and song books and flags are handed round.

2002 saw plenty of change to the established pattern at Royal Ascot as the meeting expanded to five days to mark Queen Elizabeth II’s Golden Jubilee. In addition, one race name was changed as the newly promoted Cork & Orrery Stakes became the Golden Jubilee Stakes (then was renamed the Diamond Jubilee Stakes in 2012).

The racecourse closed for redevelopment in September 2004 –with the Finale Meeting ending with singing around the bandstand, the only time this has been done outside Royal Ascot. The 2005 Royal Meeting was staged in York, providing the city with its biggest ever sporting event.

The city, region and racecourse threw themselves into the extravaganza, which saw expansion into the Knavesmire so as to accommodate circa 50,000 people each day. Royal Ascot at York took place with a Royal Enclosure and Royal Procession every day. The bell used to instruct jockeys to mount at Ascot travelled up along with the Brown Jack statue commemorating the Ascot legend.

The “Greencoats,” who form the ceremonial guard for the Monarch at Royal Ascot, came to York. Their garb rather speaks for itself and it is rumoured that the original velvet uniforms were made from material left over from curtains in Windsor Castle.

Historically, Ascot Racecourse redevelops every 50 years or so, once a generation, and throughout considerable changes the Royal Meeting has maintained its position as a much loved event at the heart of the national sporting and social calendar.

Ascot’s traditions remain as strong, strictly observed and loved now as they ever were, whilst the racing goes from strength to strength (Group 1 races have increased from three in 1999 to eight, with the addition of the Commonwealth Cup in 2015).

The new Ascot was officially reopened by Queen Elizabeth II, on time and to its £220 million budget, on 20th June, 2006. The modern era immediately had a new equine legend in Yeats, who won an unprecedented four Gold Cups before retiring in 2009. A statue to commemorate his achievements now stands in the Parade Ring.

2011 saw Ascot celebrate its tercentenary and 2012 was another exciting landmark occasion for the racecourse as the Royal Meeting played its part in Queen Elizabeth II’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations. On the track, the great Frankel won the Queen Anne Stakes and Black Caviar made her only appearance outside Australia, winning the Diamond Jubilee Stakes. There was a royal winner in 2012 when Estimate won the Queen’s Vase.

That horse went on to provoke scenes of unbridled joy from the crowd when winning the following year’s Gold Cup. Estimate’s jockey in 2012 was Ryan Moore, who broke another record at Royal Ascot in 2015 with nine winners across the week. In 2016, Queen Elizabeth II’s success continued with Dartmouth winning the Hardwicke Stakes.

In 2017, The Village Enclosure was opened, the first new enclosure for 100 years.

In 2020, for the first time in its history Royal Ascot was run behind closed doors, due to the global COVID-19 pandemic. Tactical won the Windsor Castle Stakes and proved to be the 24th and final Royal Ascot winner for Queen Elizabeth II.

Queen Elizabeth II attended Royal Ascot for the final time in 2021 when a reduced crowd of 12,000 was allowed to attend each day as the COVID-19 restrictions were lifted slowly across the country.

2022 saw a full scale Royal Ascot return in all its colour and wonder. On the track, Nature Strip was a brilliant winner of the King’s Stand Stakes for Australia while runners from Japan and America also returned the Royal Meeting to its full international flavour.

In 2023, after the death of Queen Elizabeth II the previous year, the six-furlong Group 1 sprint on the final day of Royal Ascot was renamed The Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes in her honour. Meanwhile, King Charles III and Queen Camilla attended all five days of the Royal Meeting in their Coronation year. In 2024, The King’s Stand Stakes will be run as The King Charles III Stakes for the first time, having been permanently renamed with the permission of His Majesty.

KEY DATES

Summer, 1711

It was Queen Anne who first saw the potential for a racecourse at Ascot, which in those days was called East Cote. Whilst out riding she came upon an area of open heath, not far from Windsor Castle, that looked an ideal place for “horses to gallop at full stretch.”

June, 1711

Charles, Duke of Somerset instructed Sir William Wyndham, Master of the Royal Buckhounds, to have the open heath cleared of scrub and gorse in preparation for a race meeting.

11 August 1711

The first race meeting ever held at Ascot took place. Her Majesty’s Plate, worth 100 guineas and open to any horse, mare or gelding over the age of six, was the inaugural event. Each horse was required to carry a weight of 12st and seven runners took part.

September 17, 1711

The success of Her Majesty’s Plate in August meant the second meeting followed soon after in September.

July 31, 1727

John Cheny published a prototype form book, which evolved into the Racing Calendar, recording the conditions of each race and the prize.

1744

The Yeoman Prickers were formed. Employed by the Master of the Buckhounds, their distinctive livery of forest green coats with gold facings are worn today by the Ascot Greencoats, who attend Royal Ascot each year.

1752

The popularity of attending the racing at Ascot was becoming apparent in social circles, prompting the Duke of Bedford to write that when arriving in London ‘I could find no soul to dine or sup with’.

1762

The first use of racing colours was introduced, although it wasn’t mandatory for another two decades.

1768

The first four-day meeting took place.

1773

James Weatherby, Keeper of the Match Book (the book of records for match races), was authorised by the Jockey Club to publish a racing calendar. James Weatherby began a family firm, still in existence today. Weatherbys are the secretariat of horse racing in Britain.

June, 1791

The Oatlands Stakes was run at Ascot – an important landmark race as it was the first handicap race, where the weights of the runners were adjusted according to their form to give them, in theory, equal chances.

1793

The first permanent building was erected by George Slingsby, a Windsor builder. It held 1,650 people and was used until 1838.

1807

The inaugural running of the Gold Cup for three-year-olds and upwards. It is significant that the first Gold Cup was won by a three-year-old, this was an event designed to attract horses bred to compete much younger than had been the case the previous century. In the modern era, three-year-olds do not run in the race.

1813

Parliament passed an Act of Enclosure. This Act ensured that Ascot Heath, although the property of the Crown, would be kept and used as a racecourse for the public in the future. Racing at Ascot was now secure. The Master of the Buckhounds continued to manage the races and the racecourse – just as it was more than 100 years before.

1820

George III died and the Prince Regent ascended the throne as George IV. He immediately ordered alterations to be made to the Royal Stand by John Nash. Nash’s alterations did not satisfy the King and so, in 1822, Nash designed a brand new Royal Stand, erected in just five weeks.

1822

The Royal Enclosure was born when King George IV commissioned a two-storey stand to be built with a surrounding lawn. Access was by invitation of the King where he entertained his friends in style.

1825

King George IV’s greatest legacy to Royal Ascot was the Royal Procession. The King leading four other coaches with members of the royal party drove up the Straight Mile in front of the crowds. A diarist of the day commented; ‘the whole thing looked very splendid’.

1837

Turf on the track was relaid by the Clerk of the Course, William Hibburd, to improve the ground. Rails and posts were constructed along the track.

1838

Queen Victoria made her first visit to Ascot as Sovereign. To mark her first visit, the Queen inaugurated a new race over one and a half miles, known today as the Queen’s Vase (now two miles).

1838

Horses were numbered in the racecard.

July, 1838

A decision was made to construct a new stand between the betting stand and the Royal Stand. The new stand took 10 months to build and was warmly welcomed when it opened on May 20, 1839. The lower half of the stand could hold about 3,000 people and contained a betting hall.

1839

For the first time at Ascot, the judge hoisted the number of the winner onto a large blackboard, thus putting an end to the disputes as to which horse had won.

1856

The railway was brought to Ascot with the opening of the Staines to Wokingham line.

1861 (approx)

Racing in the mid-19th century was becoming more professional with Ascot appointing its first official Clerk of the Scales, James Manning (whose family stayed in the post until 1970, latterly working for the Jockey Club).

1861

Prince Albert, husband of Queen Victoria, died and Queen Victoria did not return to Ascot again.

1862

A new race at the meeting was named after Prince Albert: The Prince of Wales’s Stakes.

1863

Prince Albert, eldest son and second child of Victoria and Albert, known as Bertie, attended his first Ascot meeting aged 21 and continued to lend his support to the Royal Meeting with enthusiasm. He restored the Royal Procession and revived the custom of inviting overseas visitors to Ascot.

1873

Ascot witnessed the first victory for the riding phenomenon Fred Archer. Over 14 years, he rode 80 winners at the racecourse.

1896

The Grandstand had a clock tower erected.

1901

Racing at Ascot took place in sombre mood to mark the death of Queen Victoria. Prince Albert ascended the throne as King Edward VII.

1901

The role of Master of the Buckhounds was disbanded and a new role created, that of the King’s representative. The first man to undertake this role was Viscount Churchill.

1901

All three stands in the Royal Enclosure were demolished under the instruction of King Edward VII and two new stands were built between September, 1901 and May, 1902. The total cost was £28,350.

1902

A third stand was built at a cost of £27,636. This stand included lifts, the first to be installed on a British racecourse. In order to have the work completed by May, 1902, some 500 men were employed on the task, working day and night shifts.

1908

The ‘Five Shilling Stand’ was built – later known as the Silver Ring Stand at a cost of £30,000.

1912

Racegoers began to arrive by car and for the first time, motor cars were allowed to park on the Heath.

1913

The Ascot Authority was established by an Act of Parliament. His Majesty’s Representative became Senior Trustee of the Authority with the Clerk of the Course acting as Secretary.

1926

The Royal Enclosure buildings were extended and a new Iron Stand was erected. Ascot began to install a new watering system, with the facility to dispense around two million gallons of water onto the turf.

1929

The Tote building was constructed (still standing today, beside the Pre-Parade Ring). The designs had been agreed by the Racecourse Betting Control Board (RBCB), the authority overseeing wagering at this time.

1936

George V died and was succeeded by his eldest son, who became Edward VIII. The new King was a keen follower of horse racing but he never attended the Royal Meeting as reigning monarch. By the end of the year Edward VIII had abdicated in order to marry Wallis Simpson.

1937

George VI & Queen Elizabeth attend their first Ascot race meeting.

1940

Racing at Ascot cancelled. The racecourse was commandeered by the army, the Grandstand providing accommodation for gunners of the Royal Artillery.

15 May 1943

Racing at Ascot resumed, with an eight-race card.

May 21, 1945

Ascot staged its first post-war fixture and the 19-year-old Princess Elizabeth attended for the first time.

1946

Major Crocker Bulteel was appointed as the Clerk of the Course, regarded as ‘the outstanding racing administrator of his day.’ The Duke of Norfolk was appointed as the King’s Representative.

1946

The Ascot fixture list extended to include racing in July, September and October.

1953

Queen Elizabeth II crowned on June 2 (ascended the throne on February 6, 1952).

1955

The rules of divorce were relaxed and divorcees were able to enter the Royal Enclosure. However, a redevelopment of the Enclosure shortly before this had added the new Queen’s Lawn. Entrance was by invitation only and the Court rules governing divorce still applied.

June 13, 1961

The Grandstand was demolished and the Queen Elizabeth II Stand was built. It took 11 months to build, with 550 workers at a cost of £1 million. The stand represented a state-of-the-art facility at the time, accommodated 13,000 people and had 280 private boxes.

1975

The BBC outside-broadcast staff picketed and there was no television coverage.

April, 1998

Lord Hartington, Her Majesty’s Representative, revealed that changes to the racecourse were being contemplated.

2001

In order to facilitate the redevelopment, Ascot incorporated as Ascot Authority (Holdings) Limited, the most significant milestone in its structure since the 1913 Act of Parliament.

2002

Plans were announced to redevelop Ascot Racecourse. The existing Queen Elizabeth II stand was to be replaced and the course realigned. The Golden Jubilee was celebrated. Royal Ascot extended from four to five days.

September, 2004

Ascot held its last meeting with the old facilities. Demolition of the stand began and the redevelopment programme commenced.

2005

Royal Ascot takes place at York Racecourse.

June, 2006

The new Ascot Grandstand was opened on time and on budget.

2009

Yeats won his fourth Gold Cup, beating Sagaro’s record, set in the 1970s.

2011

Ascot celebrated its Tercentenary.

June, 2012

The country celebrates Queen Elizabeth II’s Diamond Jubilee. The Golden Jubilee Stakes became The Diamond Jubilee Stakes and was won by Black Caviar.

2010 to 2012

Frankel, officially the greatest horse since ratings began, made five appearances at Ascot, winning at two, three and four. He retired unbeaten with 14 wins.

2015

Following an extensive review of the European sprinting programme, a new Group 1 six furlong race, the Commonwealth Cup, was added to the Royal Ascot programme.

2017

The new Village Enclosure opened and the jumpsuit was introduced to the Royal Enclosure dress code. ITV Racing became the host broadcaster.

2020

Royal Ascot takes place behind closed doors without spectators during the COVID-19 pandemic.

2021

Queen Elizabeth II attended for the final time.

2023

King Charles III attended his first Royal Ascot as King, the 13th monarch to oversee the running of Ascot Racecourse. The Platinum Jubilee Stakes was permanently renamed as the Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes in memory of Queen Elizabeth II.

2024

The King’s Stand Stakes is set to be run as The King Charles III Stakes for the first time, after being permanently renamed with the kind permission of His Majesty.

TUESDAY

RACE HISTORIES & CONDITIONS

The Queen Anne Stakes (Group 1)

One Mile I Four Year Olds & Upwards

Founded in 1840, the Queen Anne Stakes commemorates the monarch who established racing at Ascot in 1711. Run as the Trial Stakes until 1929, the Queen Anne Stakes was first awarded Group 3 status in 1971, becoming Group 2 in 1984. The race, attracting Europe’s top older milers, achieved the highest three-year average rating of any Group 2 race in Britain from 1999 to 2002 according to the then International Classifications and was elevated to Group 1 status accordingly in 2003. Run as the opening race of the week since 2008, it will once again get the Royal Meeting underway and includes Frankel and Baaeed on the recent roll of honour.

The Coventry Stakes (Group 2)

Six furlongs I Two Year Olds

First run in 1890, the race was named after the ninth Earl of Coventry, Master of the Buckhounds between 1886 and 1892. This is traditionally the first Group contest of the year for juveniles and as a result attracts some of the very best precocious young horses, forming part of the high-class opening day card. Many top-quality horses have won this race before going on to achieve greatness, including Canford Cliffs, Dawn Approach and Caravaggio, since the race was promoted to Group 2 status in 2004.

The

King Charles III Stakes (Group 1)

Five furlongs I Three Year Olds & Upwards

A Stand Plate was first run on the round course in 1837, becoming the Royal Stand Plate in 1858. The race was renamed the Queen’s Stand Plate in 1860 for two-year-olds, over the sprint distance of four furlongs, finally becoming the King’s Stand Plate in 1901. Today the race remains a sprint, although now run over the minimum trip of five furlongs for three-year-olds and upwards. In 2008 it was promoted to Group 1. The 2019 renewal was officially the highest-quality sprint race in the world with a rating of 120.25 after Blue Point and Battaash fought out the finish. Nature Strip was a brilliant winner for Australia in 2022 and ended the year as the world’s best sprinter. The race was renamed The King Charles III Stakes ahead of the 2024 running.

The St James’s Palace Stakes (Group 1)

One Mile I Three Year Old Colts

Named after the Tudor Royal residence, the inaugural running of the St James’s Palace Stakes in 1834 was a walkover for the Derby winner Plenipotentiary. This race features the best male milers from the Classic generation, often attracting horses that have run in the British, French and Irish 2,000 Guineas. Frankel, Kingman and Palace Pier are recent stars to have won the race.

The Ascot Stakes (Handicap)

Two miles, four furlongs I Four Year Olds & Upwards First run in 1839, the Ascot Stakes is run over two-and-a-half miles. Like the Gold Cup and Queen Alexandra Stakes, this race provides a thorough test of stamina. It is one of just four races at the Royal Meeting in which the field passes the winning post twice. As well as attracting some high-class horses from the Jumps sphere, the race normally features horses that will go on to run in the major staying handicaps throughout the season including the Northumberland Plate and the Ebor.

The Wolferton Stakes (Listed)

One mile, two furlongs I Four Year Olds & Upwards

First run in 2002 as part of the five-day Royal Ascot meeting to celebrate The Queen’s Golden Jubilee, this is a Listed race over 10 furlongs for four-year-olds and upwards, having been a Listed Handicap until 2017. Addeybb won the race in 2019 before going on to Group 1 success around the world while John Gosden is the leading trainer with four victories.

The Copper Horse Stakes (Handicap)

One mile, six furlongs I Four Year Olds & Upwards

Staged over a mile and three quarters, the Copper Horse Stakes was one of the six additional races to be run at Royal Ascot in 2020. Open to four-year-olds and upwards, Queen Elizabeth II graciously consented to the race’s name being included and it now forms part of the permanently expanded programme. It is inspired by the magnificent statue of King George III – mounted on horseback –which marks the end of the Long Walk in Windsor Great Park. The inaugural running was won by Fujaira Prince who went on to win the Ebor at York and was then second in the Group 1 Irish St. Leger and third in the British Champions Long Distance Cup on QIPCO British Champions Day.

WEDNESDAY

The Queen Mary Stakes (Group 2)

Five furlongs I Two Year Old Fillies

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, including most recently with Campanelle in 2020.

The Queen’s Vase (Group 2)

One mile, six furlongs I Three Year Olds

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-andthree-quarters, this contest provides a test of stamina for threeyear-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.

The Duke of Cambridge Stakes (Group 2)

Old mile I Four Year Olds & Upwards Fillies & Mares

Run as the Windsor Forest Stakes until 2013, this race was a new addition to the Royal Meeting in 2004 and part of an industrywide initiative to encourage connections of the leading Classic generation fillies from the previous year to keep their stars in training. It is open only to fillies and mares aged four or over. As a Group 2 race, Group 1 winners carry a penalty, so the option of the Group 1 Queen Anne Stakes, where no penalties are carried, is still open to the very best fillies.

The Prince of Wales’s Stakes (Group 1)

One mile, two furlongs I Four Year Olds & Upwards

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.

The Royal Hunt Cup (Heritage Handicap)

One mile I Three Year Olds & Upwards

The Royal Hunt Cup always provides one of the greatest spectacles of the Royal Meeting as a maximum field thunders up Ascot’s Straight Mile course for one of the biggest betting races of the season. First run in 1843, it was originally staged over seven furlongs and 155 yards. The current distance of a mile was established in 1955 when the straight course was re-aligned as part of the previous redevelopment.

The Kensington Palace Stakes (Handicap)

One Mile I Four Year Olds & Upwards Fillies

A new handicap introduced for the first time in 2021 for fouryear-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.

The Windsor Castle Stakes (Listed)

Five furlongs I Two Year Olds

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 home bred son of Toronado. Trained by Andrew Balding and ridden by James Doyle, he was Queen Elizabeth II’s 24th and final winner at the Royal Meeting.

THURSDAY

The Norfolk Stakes (Group 2)

Five furlongs I Two Year Olds

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

The King George V Stakes (Handicap)

One mile, four furlongs I Three Year Olds

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

The Ribblesdale Stakes (Group 2)

One mile, four furlongs I Three Year Old Fillies

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

The Gold Cup (Group 1)

Two miles, four furlongs I Four Year Olds & Upwards

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

The Britannia Stakes (Heritage Handicap)

One mile I Three Year Old Colts & Geldings

First run in 1928 over the straight mile of the Royal Hunt Cup course and run under similar conditions today. Open to three-yearold colts and geldings only, the Britannia is almost as popular these days as the Royal Hunt Cup.

The Hampton Court Stakes (Group 3)

Ten furlongs I Three Year Olds

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

The Buckingham Palace Stakes (Handicap)

Seven furlongs I Three Year Olds & Upwards

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

FRIDAY

The Albany Stakes (Group 3)

Six furlongs I Two Year Old Fillies

This race was first run in 2002 as the Henry Carnarvon Stakes, honouring the former racing manager of Queen Elizabeth II, and proved so successful that it was promoted to Group 3 status in 2005. Restricted to two-year-old fillies, the six-furlong event provides one of the first opportunities of the season for promising types to prove their ability and go on to harbour Guineas aspirations.

The Commonwealth Cup (Group 1)

Six furlongs I Three Year Olds Colts & Fillies

The Commonwealth Cup was a completely new race in 2015 and joined the King’s Stand Stakes and Platinum Jubilee Stakes to become the third Group 1 sprint at Royal Ascot. The race, run over six furlongs, is restricted to three-year-old colts and fillies and was put in place as a Europe-wide measure to create a better Pattern for young sprinters and improve the quality of sprint races across the continent. Several races in the run up to the Commonwealth Cup were promoted in tandem, including the Commonwealth Cup Trial at Ascot, in April to Group 3. The 2019 renewal of the Commonwealth Cup, won by Advertise, was the joint highest rated three-year-old race in the world.

The Coronation Stakes (Group 1)

One mile I Three Year Old Fillies

First run in 1840 to commemorate the Coronation of Queen Victoria two years previously, the Coronation Stakes is for threeyear-old fillies and regularly attracts the winners of the British, Irish and French 1,000 Guineas. It has also started to attract some of the top American fillies and so is a race that acts to crown the best of that year’s Classic generation over a mile. It was promoted to Group 1 level in 1988 and in recent years the likes of Sky Lantern, Winter, Alpha Centauri, and Tahiyra have won one of the 1,000 Guineas races before following up in the Coronation Stakes.

The

Duke of Edinburgh Stakes (Handicap)

One mile, four furlongs I Three Year Olds & Upwards

Originally the Bessborough Stakes, named after the fifth Earl of Bessborough, who was Master of the Buckhounds between 1848 and 1866, the race was renamed the Duke Of Edinburgh Stakes in 1999. First run in 1914 as a five-furlong event for two-year-olds, it has now evolved into a middle distance handicap for three-year-olds and upward.

The

Sandringham Stakes (Handicap)

One mile I Three Year Old Fillies

Originally registered as the Fern Hill Stakes, this race was part of the traditional Heath Day card on the Saturday after Royal Ascot. It was renamed after the Norfolk royal residence when the Royal Meeting was expanded to five days as part of the Golden Jubilee celebrations in 2002. This is a competitive handicap over a mile, limited to three-year-old fillies only.

The King Edward VII Stakes (Group 2)

One mile, four furlongs I Three Year Old Colts & Geldings

Formerly known, and still colloquially referred to as the Ascot Derby, this race was inaugurated in 1834 and regularly featured horses of both sexes that had competed in the middle-distance Classics. First run as the King Edward VII Stakes in 1926, it is now restricted to three-year-old colts and geldings. Three of the most recent winners, Japan, Pyledriver and Alenquer, all went on to Group 1 success.

The Palace of Holyroodhouse Stakes (Handicap)

Five furlongs I Three Year Olds

The final race on Friday was among six prizes added to the Royal Ascot race programme in 2020. A five-furlong sprint for three-yearolds, Queen Elizabeth II graciously consented to the race name, which recognises the Monarchy’s official Scottish residence. A race with similar conditions used to be run regularly on the Saturday Heath Day card and featured as part of the full Royal Ascot programme in 2002 and 2003 as the Balmoral Handicap. Upon its return in 2020, it was won by Art Power who went on to win a Group 3 at Naas before contesting the major Group 1 sprints later in the season.

SATURDAY

The Chesham Stakes (Listed)

Seven furlongs I Two Year Olds

Named after the third Baron Chesham, who was the last Master of the Buckhounds from 1900 to 1901. First run in 1919, the Chesham Stakes replaced the first leg of the Triennial Stakes, which had been run over five furlongs for two-year-olds. Now a Listed contest, the race takes place over the longer distance of seven furlongs and is restricted to youngsters whose sire has won over ten furlongs or further. It was won in 2019 by the champion two-year-old that year, Pinatubo, in a track record time.

The Hardwicke Stakes (Group 2)

One mile, four furlongs I Four Year Olds & Upwards

Named after the fifth Earl of Hardwicke, Master of the Buckhounds between 1874 and 1879, the race was first run in 1879. The Group 2 contest continues to attract the best older middle distance horses and is often an informative guide to the King George VI & Queen Elizabeth QIPCO Stakes in July. It is run with no Group 1 or 2 winners’ penalties as a quasi-Group 1 race with top level horses regularly competing.

The Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes (Group 1)

Six furlongs I Four Year Olds & Upwards

First run in 1868, this six-furlong contest was originally named after Lord Cork, another Master of the Buckhounds, and known as the Cork and Orrery Stakes. Royal Ascot’s most prestigious sprint was given a new name – the Golden Jubilee Stakes - and elevated to Group 1 status to celebrate The Queen’s Golden Jubilee in 2002. It then assumed the mantle of the Diamond Jubilee Stakes and the Platinum Jubilee Stakes for subsequent celebrations. In 2023 it was permanently renamed in memory of Queen Elizabeth II, as the Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes. Now worth £1 million in prize money, it is routinely won by some of the best sprinters in the world, including Black Caviar, Undrafted and Blue Point in recent years.

The Jersey Stakes (Group 3)

Seven furlongs I Three Year Olds

The Jersey Stakes replaced the second leg of the Triennial Stakes in 1919. Named after the fourth Earl of Jersey, who was the Master of the Buckhounds between 1782 and 1783, this specialist seven furlong contest is framed for three-year-olds who have often competed at the top level, including in the Guineas.

The Wokingham Stakes (Heritage Handicap)

Six furlongs I Three Year Olds & Upwards

The inaugural running of the Wokingham Stakes took place in 1813, making this race the oldest handicap at Royal Ascot. This famous sprint is named after the market town seven miles from Ascot Racecourse, and the first dual winner was appropriately also named Wokingham (1881 and 1882). Over the years, the race has developed a reputation as a fiercely competitive handicap and one of the major betting heats of the season.

The Golden Gates Stakes (Handicap)

One mile, two furlongs I Three Year Olds

The penultimate contest at Royal Ascot was among the six prizes added to the race programme in 2020 and one of three newly named contests to be staged. The Golden Gates are the ceremonial entrance point as the Royal Procession arrives at the top of Ascot’s famous Straight Mile. Queen Elizabeth II graciously consented to the race title which is run over a mile and a quarter for three-year-olds only. The inaugural running proved a highclass contest with the winner, Highland Chief, subsequently being placed at Group 2 level.

The Queen Alexandra Stakes (Conditions)

Two miles, six furlongs I Four Year Olds & Upwards

Run over the marathon trip of two-and-three-quarter miles, the Queen Alexandra Stakes is not only the longest race of the meeting, but also the longest contest run under Flat racing rules. Named after the consort of King Edward VII, the race was first run in 1864 as the Alexandra Plate over three miles. It will always be associated with Brown Jack, arguably Royal Ascot’s greatest equine legend, who won the race on six consecutive occasions between 1929 and 1934. The Queen Alexandra Stakes always closes the meeting and, perhaps because of its extreme distance in a time when so much emphasis is on speed, it has become a national institution and is affectionately supported by regulars.

DID YOU KNOW...?

Since Queen Anne founded Ascot Racecourse back in 1711, a further 12 monarchs have acceded to the British throne.

Mrs Gertrude Shilling was undeniably the premier indefatigable sartorial dame of Ascot (nicknamed The Ascot Mascot), but she has met with competition from all over the world, including in 1976 when Australia’s Dame Edna Everage, alias Barry Humphries, attended with a four foot Sydney Opera House perched on “her” head. Following the successes of Choisir, Takeover Target, Miss Andretti, Scenic Blast and Black Caviar on the track, Royal Ascot is as much an institution in Australia as at home these days, but back then Dame Edna said to the assembled press that she: “wasn’t aware it was a racing event until the other day. I always thought it was an exhibition of gas water heaters!”

Viscount Churchill was appointed as the first sovereign’s representative at Ascot in 1901. He is reputed to have taken personal charge of vetting applications for entrance into the Royal Enclosure, sorting letters into three baskets marked ‘Certainly’ ‘Perhaps’ and ‘Certainly Not.’ Viscount Churchill loved this task and became notorious for recognising faces in the Royal Enclosure and challenging those who should not be there. For this purpose he was granted special access to the Divorce Registry, as those on it were not permitted access to the Royal Enclosure.

Many people were sympathetic to the Ascot Authority in June, 1964, after the Royal Meeting had to be curtailed due to severe rain, thus blighting the opening of the new Royal Enclosure Stand. None more so than the old lady who sent the Authority £1 because she was so distressed to hear of the course’s bad luck. The Duke of Norfolk, Her Majesty’s Representative at the time, responded with equal magnanimity, thanking the lady and inviting her to a day’s racing.

In the days before actors were allowed in the Royal Enclosure, King Edward VII asked the actor Charles Hawtrey if he would be seeing him at Royal Ascot. Hawtrey explained that rules prevented it, whereupon the King took it upon himself personally to send Hawtrey the necessary badge. When Ascot came, Hawtrey entered the Enclosure to the great surprise of Lord Churchill, His Majesty’s Representative at Ascot, who said: “I don’t remember sending you a badge.” Hawtrey explained that this was not surprising as he hadn’t – “King Edward did!”

It is said that when Queen Anne was in residence at Windsor Castle, she imported a large quantity of green velour material from France, in which she dressed her “Yeoman Prickers,” who were armed with pikes to move people out of the way at the races! That particular practice doesn’t sit comfortably with the modern day customer service ethic but the outfits are remembered with today’s “Greencoats”, the ceremonial guard for The King at Ascot, wearing the livery.

In the early 1920s, Lord Lonsdale drove every day from his rented house adjoining the Winkfield Road crossing, up the High Street to the racecourse entrance with outriders, drivers and footmen, all wearing his distinctive yellow livery. The proceedings were so grand that critics claimed he was trying to rival the Royal Procession.

The Duke of Norfolk must have been dismayed to read in The Times and The Telegraph on April 27, 1971 that Ascot would permit ‘hot pants’ in the Royal Enclosure! The next day he corrected the misinformation in no uncertain terms.

Back in 1954, Queen Elizabeth II had a famous Royal Ascot triumph with the brilliant Aureole, who had suffered a minor eye injury a few days before the Meeting. When visiting the paddock just before the race, Queen Elizabeth II asked her jockey, Eph Smith, who wore a hearing-aid, whether he would win. The reply came: “Well, Ma’am, we are rather handicapped. The horse is blind in one eye and I’m deaf!”

King Edward VII’s mother, Queen Victoria, was known to have frowned upon her son’s general and unparalleled enthusiasm for good living and, of course, racing, but on his accession in 1901, the new King closed the Royal Stand completely for the Royal Meeting due to the death of his mother and requested that all those who attended within the Royal Enclosure wear black.

Due to the knock on effects of the General Election, the 2001 Royal Procession was restricted to two days as the horses and carriages were required to convey Queen Elizabeth II to Wesminster for the State Opening of Parliament on the Wednesday and had to be in place for a practice on Tuesday. The Royal Party, including Queen Elizabeth II, came by car on both days and arrived in time for racing.

Sir John Crocker Bulteel was Clerk of the Course from 1946 until his death in 1956. A figure of great importance in the history of Ascot Racecourse, Sir John Crocker Bulteel was known as an outstanding racing administrator but it was his love of racing that he is most famous for. It is due mainly to the dedication of Sir John that today Ascot stages more than just the Royal Meeting. The King George VI & Queen Elizabeth Stakes, initially run as the Festival of Britain Stakes, was his brainchild. The race was first run in 1951 and did more than any other race to change the face of top-level racing in this country and, ultimately, the world. It promoted the cause of international inter-age competition and more often than not, its winner is the seasonal champion.

During the foot and mouth outbreak in 2001, the management suggested that ladies bear in mind the precautionary foot and mouth disinfectant mats on all entrances to the racecourse when considering their footwear. Not everyone listened which made for some interesting pictures in the likes of “Hello” and “Harpers” that year!

In 1964, Trelawny was to bid for a third consecutive Ascot Stakes/Queen Alexandra Stakes double. He was beaten in the Ascot Stakes but would have walked over in the Queen Alexandra on Friday had the meeting not been abandoned due to waterlogging. This is the answer to a question which appeared in the Racing Post Christmas quiz in 2001 and resulted in numerous calls to all departments at the racecourse!

In 2005, Ascot auctioned some 300 lots of memorabilia associated with the old stand. The auction raised £389,965 with Racing Welfare the primary beneficiary with the bulk of this coming from a bid of £280,000 for the wrought cast iron entranceway from the track to the Winners’ Enclosure, purchased by leading owner Bill Gredley. The crowd fell silent as the bid just kept going up and up from an original reserve of just £20,000 - £30,000!

Jockeys at Ascot are called to mount by a bell in the parade ring and, unique to Ascot, a bell is also rung as the horses swing into the straight for races run on the Round course.

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RACING FACTS

& FIGURES

THE RACES

Background

THE QUEEN ANNE STAKES

First run in 1840, the Queen Anne Stakes commemorates the monarch who established racing at Ascot. In the early summer of 1711, while being driven in a carriage from Windsor Castle, Queen Anne decided that Ascot Heath would be a good place to establish a racecourse. A few weeks later, on August 11, 1711, the Royal Meeting was founded. Between 1840 and 1929, this race was known as the Trial Stakes.

Run over Ascot’s straight mile, the Queen Anne Stakes attracts the leading older milers from across Europe and beyond. The establishment of the Pattern race system for categorising the top events in 1971 saw the Queen Anne Stakes have G3 status, before becoming a G2 in 1984. The race was elevated to G1 status in 2003, when it also became restricted to four-year-olds and older.

A remarkable renewal in 1974 saw the first three horses - Confusion, Gloss and Royal Perogative - disqualified for causing interference, with the race awarded to the Italian challenger Brook who went pass the post in fourth for trainer Mario Benetti and jockey Brian Taylor.

The race is part of the QIPCO British Champions Series and a Breeders’ Cup ‘Win and You’re In’ contest.

Notable winners include Cape Cross (1999) – went on to become a top stallion, siring Derby winners Sea The Stars and Golden Horn, plus wonderful mare Ouija Board, who was successful in seven G1 races including the 2006 Prince Of Wales’s Stakes at Royal Ascot.

Goldikova (2010) – brilliant mare and winner of 14 G1 contests; became the first horse to win three renewals of the Breeders’ Cup Mile.

Frankel (2012) – perhaps the greatest racehorse of all time, with an unprecedented Timeform rating of 147; unbeaten in 14 starts, 10 of which came at G1 level; won five races at Ascot in total, including the St James’s Palace Stakes, the Queen Elizabeth II Stakes sponsored by QIPCO and the QIPCO Champion Stakes. His Queen Anne Stakes performance was simply breathtaking as he stormed to an 11-length success.

Tepin (2016) – became the first US-trained victor of the race and the second winner from the USA of a non-juvenile race at Royal Ascot. The champion mare, a six-time G1 winner, was later sold to Coolmore for $8 million at the Fasig-Tipton Kentucky 2017 November Mixed Sale.

Baaeed (2022) – took his unbeaten record to eight when winning the race as a four-year-old. Would go on to win the Sussex Stakes at Goodwood and the International at York as well, being awarded an official rating of 135, the highest given on turf since Frankel in 2012 and just one below is own sire, Sea The Stars, in 2009.

Overseas-trained winners (since 1946)

Ireland (7): Southbourne (1952), Upadee (1954), Imperial March (1975), Ad Valorem (2006), Haradasun (2008), Declaration Of War (2013), Circus Maximus (2020)

France (6): Solina (1948), Argur (1953), Roi Soleil (1971), Valixir (2005), Goldikova (2010), Solow (2015)

Italy (1): Brook (1974)

USA (1): Tepin (2016)

Oldest winner (since 1946)

Eight-year-old Welsh Rake in 1963, trained by Jack Jarvis and ridden by Ron Hutchinson.

Betting (since 1946)

Longest-priced winner: Garrick 50/1 (1950)

Shortest-priced winner: Frankel 1/10 (2012)

Market leaders: 23 favourites or joint favourites have succeeded in the 78 runnings

Most successful trainer (since 1946)

7 wins: Saeed bin Suroor – Charnwood Forest (1996), Allied Forces (1997), Intikhab (1998), Cape Cross (1999), Dubai Destination (2003), Refuse To Bend (2004), Ramonti (2007)

Most successful jockey (since 1946)

7 wins: Frankie Dettori – Markofdistinction (1990), Allied Forces (1997), Intikhab (1998), Dubai Destination (2003), Refuse To Bend (2004), Ramonti (2007), Palace Pier (2021)

Most successful owner (since 1946)

8 wins: Godolphin – Charnwood Forest (1996), Allied Forces (1997), Intikhab (1998), Cape Cross (1999), Dubai Destination (2003), Refuse to Bend (2004), Ramonti (2007), Ribchester (2017)

QUEEN ANNE STAKES WINNERS

Background

THE COVENTRY STAKES

The six-furlong Coventry Stakes is the early season highlight for two-year-olds. First run in 1890, it is named after the ninth Earl of Coventry, who was Master of the Buckhounds between 1886 and 1892 and again between 1895 and 1901.

The Coventry Stakes regained G2 status in 2004, having been a G3 since 1984. It is the first Group race for two-year-olds in Britain each year.

Notable winners include

The Tetrarch (1913) – one of the fastest two-year-olds ever and described as “the spotted wonder” after winning all seven starts as a juvenile, including a 10-length demolition in the Coventry Stakes, before injury forced retirement; champion sire in 1919 and left lasting impression on the breed through daughter and influential broodmare Mumtaz Mahal.

Mill Reef (1970) – European horse of the year in 1971 thanks to dominant victories in the Derby, Eclipse, King George VI & Queen Elizabeth Stakes and Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe; sired winners of the Derby and 2,000 Guineas.

Chief Singer (1983) – won the Coventry Stakes by four lengths on debut; returned the following year to win the St James’s Palace Stakes by eight lengths prior to victories in the July Cup at Newmarket and Sussex Stakes at Goodwood.

Canford Cliffs (2009) – achieved rare feat of winning at Royal Ascot three years in row; romped home by six lengths in the Coventry Stakes, won the 2010 St James’s Palace Stakes during a sparkling three-year-old campaign and defeated outstanding French mare Goldikova in 2011 Queen Anne Stakes.

Coventry Stakes/2,000 Guineas double

The double has been achieved five times since the Second World War – Tudor Minstrel (1946), Palestine (1949), Martial (1959), Henrythenavigator (2007) and Dawn Approach (2012)

Overseas-trained winners (since 1977)

Ireland (13): Solinus (1977), Verglas (1996), Harbour Master (1997), Fasliyev (1999), Landseer (2001), Statue of Liberty (2002), Henrythenavigator (2007), Power (2011), Dawn Approach (2012), War Command (2013), Caravaggio (2016), Arizona (2019), River Tiber (2023)

Betting (since 1977)

Longest-priced winner: Nando Parrado 150/1 (2020)

Shortest-priced winner: Primo Dominie 4/7 (1984)

Market leaders: 22 favourites or joint favourites have been successful in the 47 runnings

Most successful trainer (since 1977)

10 wins

Aidan O’Brien IRE – Harbour Master (1997), Fasliyev (1999), Landseer (2001), Statue of Liberty (2002), Henrythenavigator (2007), Power (2011), War Command (2013), Caravaggio (2016), Arizona (2019), River Tiber (2023)

Most successful jockey (since 1977)

4 wins

Ryan Moore – Power (2011), Caravaggio (2016), Arizona (2019), River Tiber (2023)

Most successful owner (since 1977)

10 wins

Coolmore partnerships - Harbour Master (1997), Fasliyev (1999), Landseer (2001), Statue of Liberty (2002), Henrythenavigator (2007), Power (2011), War Command (2013), Caravaggio (2016), Arizona (2019), River Tiber (2023)

COVENTRY STAKES WINNERS

Background

THE KING CHARLES III STAKES

Bad weather played a crucial role in the origins of the King Charles III Stakes. In 1860 heavy rain made it impossible for the two-mile Royal Stand Plate to take place so the race was renamed the Queen’s Stand Plate and run over four furlongs, the only raceable part of the course.

The race was then run over five furlongs and, with the accession of King Edward VII in 1901, was renamed the King's Stand Stakes, but curiously did not revert to its original name when Queen Elizabeth II came to the throne in 1952. It became the King Charles III Stakes in November last year to mark The King's 75th birthday.

The King Charles III Stakes regained G1 status in 2008, having been a G2 since 1988, G1 from 1973 to 1987 and G2 in 1971 and 1972. There have been 12 overseas-trained winners since the turn of the century. The King Charles III Stakes is part of the QIPCO British Champions Series and a Breeders’ Cup ‘Win and You’re In’ contest.

Notable winners include

Abernant (1949) – considered the greatest sprinter of the 20th century with a Timeform rating of 142; won 14 of his 17 career starts including back-to-back victories in the July Cup, King George Stakes and Nunthorpe Stakes in 1949 and 1950.

Dayjur (1990) – followed up Ascot success by setting a course record at York in the Nunthorpe Stakes before victories in the Haydock Sprint Cup and the Prix de l’Abbaye.

Choisir (2003) – the first Australian-trained horse to win in Britain. He doubled up four days later in the six-furlong Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes, making him the first horse since Stanerra in 1983 to win twice at the same Royal Meeting.

Miss Andretti (2007) – the Australian-trained mare had the 2006 victor and fellow Australian Takeover Target back in fourth when setting a track record time of 57.44s (the course was remodelled in 2005), which still stands.

Blue Point (2019) – landed the King Charles III Stakes for the second successive year and emulated Choisir later in the week by doubling up in the Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes; won all bar one of his six starts at Ascot.

Multiple winners

There have been 12 dual winners of the King Charles III Stakes but only four since the Second World War – Elbio (1991 & 1993), Equiano (2008 & 2010), Sole Power (2013 & 2014) and Blue Point (2018 & 2019)

Oldest winner (since 1946)

Four horses aged seven have succeeded – The Tatling (2004), Takeover Target (2006), Sole Power (2014) and Nature Strip (2022)

Overseas-trained successes (since 1946)

Ireland (8): Sound Track (1950), Cassarate (1952), Abergwaun (1973), Godswalk (1977), Solinus (1978), Bluebird (1987), Sole Power (2013 & 2014)

France (7): Palariva (1956), Amber Rama (1970), Flirting Around (1975), Last Tycoon (1986), Don’t Worry Me (1997), Nuclear Debate (2000), Chineur (2005)

Australia (5): Choisir (2003), Takeover Target (2006), Miss Andretti (2007), Scenic Blast (2009), Nature Strip (2022)

Hong Kong (1): Little Bridge (2012)

Spain (1): Equiano (2008)

USA (1): Lady Aurelia (2017)

Betting (since 1946)

Longest-priced winners: Squander Bug (1948) & Don’t Worry Me (1997), both 33/1

Shortest-priced winner: Lochsong 3/10 (1994)

Market leaders: 20 favourites or joint favourites have been successful in the 77 runnings

Most successful trainer (since 1946)

5 wins: Vincent O’Brien IRE - Cassarate (1952), Abergwaun (1973), Godswalk (1977), Solinus (1978), Bluebird (1987)

Most successful jockey (since 1946)

7 wins: Lester Piggott - Right Boy (1957), Majority Rule (1963), Swing Easy (1971), Abergwaun (1973), Godswalk (1977), Solinus (1978), Never So Bold (1985)

KING CHARLES III STAKES WINNERS

Background

THE ST JAMES’S PALACE STAKES

Named after the Tudor Royal residence, the inaugural running of the St James’s Palace Stakes in 1834 gave little indication of the high-quality and competitive fields that the race would later produce - while it attracted a Derby winner in Plenipotentiary, the colt was the only runner and consequently allowed a walkover.

A host of Derby winners have gone on to win the St James’s Palace Stakes, notably British Triple Crown winners Ormonde (1886), Rock Sand (1903) and Bahram (1935).

In the post-war period, the Epsom graduates surrendered their dominance to the emerging category of thoroughbred, the mile specialist, and the St James’s Palace Stakes usually features colts that won or were placed in the English, Irish or French 2,000 Guineas.

The race started out with G2 status in 1971 and was promoted to G1 for the 1988 renewal. It is part of the QIPCO British Champions Series, open to three-year-old colts and staged over the round mile.

Notable winners include Tudor Minstrel (1947) – champion two-year-old of 1946; eight-length victor of the 2,000 Guineas at Newmarket despite being eased down, the biggest winning distance in the Classic’s history.

Brigadier Gerard (1971) – won 17 of his 18 careers starts over distances from five furlongs to a mile and a half; successful in one of the best renewals of the 2,000 Guineas that also featured Mill Reef and My Swallow; unbeaten in five starts at Ascot.

Frankel (2011) – unbeaten in 14 starts, 10 of which came at G1 level; won five races at Ascot in total, including the Queen Anne Stakes by 11 lengths, the Queen Elizabeth II Stakes and the QIPCO Champion Stakes; rated 147 by Timeform, the highest in the organisation’s history.

Major 2,000 Guineas/St James’s Palace Stakes double (since 1946)

English Guineas (16): Tudor Minstel (1947), Palestine (1950), Nearula (1953), Darius (1954), Right Tack (1969), Brigadier Gerard (1971), Bolkonski (1975), To-Agori-Mou (1981), Rock Of Gibraltar (2002), Henrythenavigator (2008), Frankel (2011), Dawn Approach (2013), Gleneagles (2015), Galileo Gold (2016), Poetic Flare (2021), Coroebus (2022)

French Guineas (3): Kingmambo (1993), Sendawar (1999), Shamardal (2005)

Irish Guineas (13): Right Tack (1969), Jaazeiro (1978), Dara Monarch (1982), Shaadi (1989), Black Minaloushe (2001), Rock Of Gibraltar (2002), Araafa (2006), Henrythenavigator (2008), Mastercraftsman (2009), Canford Cliffs (2010), Kingman (2014), Gleneagles (2015), Paddington (2023)

Overseas-trained winners (since 1946)

Ireland (17): Chevastrid (1957), Thatch (1972), Jaazeiro (1978), Dara Monarch (1982), Brief Truce (1992), Giant’s Causeway (2000), Black Minnaloushe (2001), Rock Of Gibraltar (2002), Azamour (2004), Excellent Art (2007), Henrythenavigator (2008), Mastercraftsman (2009), Dawn Approach (2013), Gleneagles (2015), Circus Maximus (2019), Poetic Flare (2021), Paddington (2023)

France (3): Venture VII (1960), Kingmambo (1993), Sendawar (1999)

Betting (since 1946)

Longest-priced winner: Brief Truce 25/1 (1992)

Shortest-priced winner: Venture VII 1/33 (1960)

Market leaders: 38 favourites or joint favourites have been successful in the 78 runnings

Most successful trainer (since 1946)

9 wins: Aidan O’Brien IRE – Giant’s Causeway (2000), Black Minnaloushe (2001), Rock of Gibraltar (2002), Excellent Art (2007), Henrythenavigator (2008), Mastercraftsman (2009), Gleneagles (2015), Circus Maximus (2019), Paddington (2023)

Most successful jockey (since 1946)

6 wins: Mick Kinane - Dara Monarch (1982), Brief Truce (1992), Grand Lodge (1994), Giant’s Causeway (2000), Rock of Gibraltar (2002), Azamour (2004)

Most successful owners (since 1946)

9 wins: Coolmore partnerships – Giant’s Causeway (2000), Black Minnaloushe (2001), Rock of Gibraltar (2002), Excellent Art (2007), Henrythenavigator (2008), Mastercraftsman (2009), Gleneagles (2015), Circus Maximus (2019), Paddington (2023)

ST JAMES’S PALACE STAKES WINNERS

Background

THE ASCOT STAKES

Founded in 1839, the two-and-a-half-mile handicap is one of only four races at the Royal Meeting in which the field passes the winning post twice.

Trainers whose main emphasis is Jump racing have enjoyed great success in the race, particularly Martin Pipe and Willie Mullins.

Pipe, who was Britain’s champion Jump trainer 15 times, enjoyed five successes in the Ascot Stakes, while Willie Mullins, Ireland’s champion Jump trainer on 18 occasions, has gained four victories since 2012.

Notable winners include

Junior (2010) – trained by Martin Pipe’s son David, Junior completed a rare double when successful in the Fulke Walwyn Kim Muir Handicap Chase at the 2011 Cheltenham Festival.

Simenon (2012) – also ran away with the Queen Alexandra Stakes later in the same week and was beaten a neck by Estimate in the 2013 Gold Cup.

Coltrane (2022) – has established himself as one of the leading stayers around with G2 successes in the Doncaster Cup and Lonsdale Cup, as well as finishing second in last year's Gold Cup.

Ascot Stakes/Queen Alexandra Stakes double

Three horses have won these two long-distance races at Royal Ascot in the same week since 1977 – Mountain Cross (1978), Baddam (2006) and Simenon (2012)

Overseas-trained winners (since 1977)

Ireland (9): San Sebastian (1998), Barba Papa (2000), Leg Spinner (2005), Simenon (2012), Domination (2014), Clondaw Warrior (2015), Jennies Jewel (2016), Thomas Hobson (2017), Lagostovegas (2018)

Betting (since 1977)

Longest-priced winner: Reshoun 66/1 (2021)

Shortest-priced winner: Mountain Cross 11/4 (1978)

Market leaders: 8 favourites or joint favourites have been successful in the 47 runnings

Most successful trainer (since 1977)

5 wins

Martin Pipe – Right Regent (1983), Balasani (1993), Sweet Glow (1994), Riyadh (2002), Sindapour (2003)

Most successful jockey (since 1977)

3 wins

Willie Carson – Popsis Joy (1982), Rikki Tavi (1986), Cabochon (1991)

Fran Berry – Leg Spinner (2005), Well Sharp (2013), Domination (2014)

Ryan Moore – Simenon (2012), Clondaw Warrior (2015), Thomas Hobson (2017)

Most successful owner (since 1977)

2 wins

Sheikh Mohammed – Zero Watt (1988), High And Mighty (1999)

at York

ASCOT STAKES WINNERS

Background

THE WOLFERTON STAKES

The race conditions changed in 2018, with the Wolferton Stakes becoming a Listed contest rather than a Listed handicap, which it had been since its inauguration in 2002 with the extension of Royal Ascot to a five-day meeting.

The mile and a quarter contest for older horses takes its name from the Norfolk village of Wolferton, situated near the King’s country retreat, the Sandringham Estate.

Notable winners include

Contributer (2014) – subsequently a dual G1 winner in Australia, capturing the Chipping Norton Stakes and Ranvet Stakes.

Addeybb (2019) – continued his excellent record at Ascot with victory in the 2020 QIPCO Champion Stakes; three-time G1 winner in Australia.

Overseas-trained winners

Ireland (2) – In Time’s Eye (2003), Sir Isaac Newton (2016)

Betting

Longest-priced winner: Imperial Stride (2005), Championship Point (2007), Snoano (2017), all 25/1

Shortest-priced winner: Rainbow Peak 13/8 (2010)

Market leaders: 3 favourites or joint favourites have been successful in the 22 runnings

Most successful trainer 4 wins

John Gosden - Beachfire (2011), Gatewood (2012), Mahsoob (2015), Monarchs Glen (2018)

Most successful jockey

2 wins

Ryan Moore - Perfect Stride (2009), Sir Isaac Newton (2016)

William Buick - Beachfire (2011), Gatewood (2012)

Daniel Tudhope - Addeybb (2019), Dubai Future (2022)

Most successful owner

2 wins

Saeed Suhail – Imperial Stride (2005), Perfect Stride (2009)

Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum – Juan Elcano (2021), Royal Champion (2023)

WOLFERTON STAKES WINNERS

Background

THE COPPER HORSE HANDICAP

Run over a mile and three-quarters, this handicap for four-year-olds and upwards was introduced as part of the enhanced order of running for Royal Ascot in 2020. It is named after The Copper Horse, a statue of King George III mounted on horseback marking the end of the Long Walk in Windsor Great Park, adjacent to the racecourse. The statue was sculpted by by Sir Richard Westmacott and erected in October 1831.

Notable winners

Fujaira Prince (2020) – won the Ebor on his next start and finished second in the Irish St Leger.

COPPER HORSE HANDICAP WINNERS

Background

THE QUEEN MARY STAKES

The Queen Mary Stakes for two-year-olds fillies was founded in honour of the consort of King George V.

Selene was runner-up in the initial running in 1921 and would later produce the great Hyperion, the Derby winner in 1933 and one of the most influential sires in history.

The five-furlong contest was promoted from G3 to G2 status in 2004 after a string of top-class winners.

Notable winners include Mumtaz Mahal (1923) – won by 10 lengths in 1923 and went on to become an important broodmare; her descendants include champions such as Abernant, Secretariat, Mill Reef, Shergar and Oh So Sharp.

Marling (1991) – following an agonising defeat in the 1,000 Guineas at Newmarket, she gained a G1 hat-trick in the Irish 1,000 Guineas, Coronation Stakes and Sussex Stakes.

Lyric Fantasy (1992) – the first two-year-old filly to go on and win the all-aged Nunthorpe Stakes (5f) at York in August.

Queen’s Logic (2001) – crowned champion two-year-old filly of Europe after a seven-length success in the Cheveley Park Stakes; retired unbeaten.

Lady Aurelia (2016) – the most impressive of US trainer Wesley Ward’s four Queen Mary Stakes winners; made all to win by seven lengths and was dominant again when returning to Royal Ascot in 2017 to win the King Charles III Stakes.

Queen Mary Stakes/1,000 Guineas double

Two fillies have done the double since the Second World War – Waterloo (1971) and Attraction (2003)

Overseas-trained winners (since 1977)

Ireland (5): Gloriella (1988), Damson (2004), Elletelle (2007), Anthem Alexander (2014), Quick Suzy (2021) USA (5): Jealous Again (2009), Acapulco (2015), Lady Aurelia (2016), Campanelle (2020), Crimson Advocate (2023)

Betting (since 1977)

Longest-priced winner: Night Of Wind 50/1 (1983)

Shortest-priced winner: Amaranda 4/6 (1977)

Market leaders: 16 favourites or joint favourites have been successful in the 47 runnings

Most successful trainer (since 1977)

5 wins

Richard Hannon snr – Fly Baby (1981), Lyric Fantasy (1992), Risky (1993), Gilded (2006), Best Terms (2011)

Most successful jockey (since 1977)

4 wins

Frankie Dettori – Bint Allayl (1998), Lady Aurelia (2016), Raffle Prize (2019), Campanelle (2020)

Most successful owner (since 1977)

2 wins

Coolmore partnerships – Damson (2004), Acapulco (2015)

Jaber Abdullah – Queen’s Logic (2001), Flashy Wings (2003)

Hamdan Al Maktoum – Nadwah (1997), Maqaasid (2010)

at York

QUEEN MARY STAKES WINNERS

Background

THE QUEEN’S VASE

Queen Victoria donated a gold vase for a mile and a half race at Ascot in 1838. This race would become the Gold Cup Vase and then in 1960 was renamed the Queen’s Vase after Queen Elizabeth II. It was restricted to three-year-olds in 1987.

In 2017, the distance of the Queen’s Vase was reduced to a mile and six furlongs, having previously been run at two miles, while the race was upgraded to G2 status for the first time.

Notable winners include

Le Moss (1978) – one of the greatest stayers of modern times; completed the stayers’ Triple Crown in 1979 by winning the Gold Cup, Goodwood Cup and Doncaster Cup; did the treble again in 1980, defeating future Gold Cup hero Ardross on each occasion. Joanna Morgan became the first female jockey to ride at Royal Ascot in the 1978 Queen’s Vase on Gallowshill Boy, who finished ninth.

Estimate (2012) – subsequently gained a memorable success in the 2013 Gold Cup, establishing Queen Elizabeth II as the first reigning monarch to win the prestigious race.

Stradivarius (2017) – prolific stayer who won three successive editions of the Gold Cup; also a four-time winner of the Goodwood Cup; crowned Europe’s champion stayer in 2018, 2019 & 2020.

Kew Gardens (2018) – captured the Grand Prix de Paris next time out before winning the St Leger at Doncaster; ended Stradivarius’ 10-race winning streak when the pair clashed for the first time in the QIPCO British Champions Long Distance Cup at Ascot in October 2019.

Queen’s Vase/St Leger double

The Queen’s Vase has become a classier race in recent years. This is emphasised by Leading Light (2013), Kew Gardens (2018) and Eldar Eldarov (2022) all going on to victory in the St Leger at Doncaster.

Queen’s Vase/Irish Derby double

Santiago (2020) continued the excellent record of recent winners when going on to take the Irish Derby eight days later.

Overseas-trained winners (since 1977)

Ireland (9): Ore (1981), Gordi (1996), Mahler (2007), Mikhail Glinka (2010), Leading Light (2013), Aloft (2015), Sword Fighter (2016), Kew Gardens (2018), Santiago (2020)

France (1): Infrasonic (1993)

Betting (since 1977)

Longest-priced winner: Stavordale (1986) & Sword Fighter (2016), both 33/1

Shortest-priced winner: Gregory, Evs (2023)

Market leaders: 17 favourites or joint favourites have been successful in the 47 runnings

Most successful trainer (since 1977)

7 wins

Mark Johnston – And Beyond (2001), Shanty Star (2003), Melrose Avenue (2005), Soapy Danger (2006), Holberg (2009), Namibian (2011), Hartnell (2014)

Aidan O’Brien IRE – Mahler (2007), Mikhail Glinka (2010), Leading Light (2013), Aloft (2015), Sword Fighter (2016), Kew Gardens (2018), Santiago (2020)

The late Sir Henry Cecil won the race eight times between 1972 and 1999

Most successful jockey (since 1977)

5 wins

Ryan Moore – Patkai (2008), Estimate (2012), Aloft (2015), Kew Gardens (2018), Santiago (2020)

Most successful owner (since 1977)

7 wins

Coolmore partnerships – Mahler (2007), Mikhail Glinka (2010), Leading Light (2013), Aloft (2015), Sword Fighter (2016), Kew Gardens (2018), Santiago (2020)

QUEEN’S VASE WINNERS

Background

THE DUKE OF CAMBRIDGE STAKES

The Duke Of Cambridge Stakes was introduced in 2004 with the aim of encouraging connections to keep fillies and mares in training beyond their three-year-old campaigns.

Run over the straight mile for older fillies and mares and originally titled the Windsor Forest Stakes, the race was renamed in honour of Prince William, the Duke of Cambridge, in 2013.

Notable winners include Soviet Song (2006) – five-time G1 winner whose finest moment came when beating the boys in the Sussex Stakes at Goodwood in 2004.

Integral (2014) – built on her Ascot success with G1 triumphs in the Falmouth Stakes and Sun Chariot Stakes, both at Newmarket.

Nazeef (2020) – emulated Integral by going on take the Falmouth Stakes and Sun Chariot Stakes.

Overseas-trained winners

France (3): Sabana Perdida (2008), Usherette (2016), Qemah (2017) Ireland (2): Lolly For Dolly (2011), Duntle (2013)

Betting

Longest-priced winner: Amazing Maria 25/1 (2015)

Shortest-priced winner: Soviet Song 11/8 (2006)

Market leaders: 6 favourites or joint favourites have been successful in the 20 runnings

Most successful trainer

4 wins

John Gosden – Nannina (2005), Joviality (2012), Nazeef (2020), *Indie Angel (2021) Sir Michael Stoute – Favourable Terms (2004), Peeress (2005), Strawberrydaiquiri (2010), Integral (2014) *as part of a training partnership

Most successful jockey

3 wins

William Buick – Joviality (2012), Aljazzi (2018), Saffron Beach (2022)

Most successful owner 5 wins

Cheveley Park Stud – Peeress (2005), Nannina (2007), Spacious (2009), Integral (2014), Indie Angel (2021)

DUKE OF CAMBRIDGE STAKES WINNERS

Background

THE PRINCE OF WALES’S STAKES

The Prince Of Wales’s Stakes was first run at Royal Ascot in 1862, a year after the death of Prince Albert. The popular Prince of Wales (later to become King Edward VII) had taken over many of the social duties previously carried out by his mother, Queen Victoria, who continued to remain in mourning for her late husband.

In the early years, it was mainly three-year-olds who competed in the race, then run over one mile and five furlongs. Horses often ran in the Prince Of Wales’s Stakes after having participated in one or more of the Classics. In the first half of the 20th century, it generally became rarer for horses of the Classic generation to run in the Prince Of Wales’s Stakes. One very notable exception was the great Hyperion, who was successful in 1933, the same year that he won the Derby and St Leger.

When racing resumed at Royal Ascot in 1946, there was no Prince Of Wales’s Stakes because George VI was on the throne and, as he had no male heirs, there was no Prince of Wales. The race did not take place again until 1968, a year before the former Prince of Wales’s investiture in 1969, with the distance changed to a mile and a quarter.

The Prince Of Wales’s Stakes, which became a G1 contest for four-year-olds and upwards in 2000, is part of the QIPCO British Champions Series and a Breeders’ Cup ‘Win and You’re In’ contest.

Notable winners include

Brigadier Gerard (1972) – won 17 of his 18 careers starts over distances from five furlongs to a mile and a half; successful in one of the best renewals of the 2,000 Guineas that also featured Mill Reef and My Swallow; Timeform rating of 144, bettered only by Frankel and Sea-Bird.

Mtoto (1987 & 1988) – dual winner who won two Eclipse Stakes as well as Ascot’s King George VI & Queen Elizabeth Stakes.

Bosra Sham (1997) – fragile filly who showed her class with a memorable eight-length victory, having captured the 1,000 Guineas and Champion Stakes the season before.

Dubai Millennium (2000) – one of the modern-day greats on dirt and turf; won the Dubai World Cup by six lengths before an eight-length victory in the Prince Of Wales’s Stakes.

Ouija Board (2006) – star racemare who racked up seven G1 successes on three continents during her career; dam of 2014 Derby winner Australia.

So You Think (2012) – won back-to-back Cox Plates, Australia’s most prestigious race, for legendary trainer Bart Cummings; continued his career in Europe for Aidan O’Brien – adding five G1s to his CV including the Prince Of Wales’s Stakes, Eclipse Stakes and Irish Champion Stakes.

Multiple winners

There have been three dual winners – Connaught (1969 & 1970), Mtoto (1987 & 1988) and Muhtarram (1994 & 1995)

Overseas-trained winners (since 1968)

Ireland (8): Stanerra (1983), Azamour (2005), Duke Of Marmalade (2008), So You Think (2012), Free Eagle (2015), Highland Reel (2017), Love (2021), State Of Rest (2022) France (5): Gift Card (1973), Admetus (1974), Manduro (2007), Vision d’Etat (2009), Byword (2010)

Betting (since 1968)

Longest-priced winner: Bob Back 33/1 (1985)

Shortest-priced winner: Royal Palace 1/4 (1968)

Market leaders: 22 favourites or joint favourites have been successful in the 56 runnings

Most successful trainer (since 1968)

5 wins: Sir Henry Cecil – Lucky Wednesday (1977), Gunner B (1978), Perpendicular (1992), Placerville (1993), Bosra Sham (1997); John Gosden – Muhtarram (1994 & 1995), The Fugue (2014), Lord North (2020), *Mostahdaf (2023)

*as part of a training partnership

Most successful jockey (since 1968)

5 wins: Pat Eddery – Record Run (1975), English Spring (1986), Two Timing (1989), Batshoof (1990), Placerville (1993)

Most successful owner (since 1968)

5 wins: Godolphin – Faithful Son (1998), Dubai Millennium (2000), Fantastic Light (2001), Grandera (2002), Rewilding (2011)

Background

THE ROYAL HUNT CUP

The Royal Hunt Cup is not only one of the major betting races of the season. The inaugural running in 1843 was won decisively by Knight Of Whistle, but behind was a desperate battle for second place between Garry Owen, Epaulette and Bourra Tomacha - the judge could not split them and eventually awarded a triple dead-heat for the runner-up position.

The Royal Hunt Cup has long been the subject of heavy gambles and two notable touches were landed at the turn of the 20th century. Prior to the 1900 running, Royal Flush had shown form only in minor races and appeared to be out of his depth. But his trainer, Enoch Wishard, had perfected the technique of doping and was able to induce the necessary improvement. Royal Flush won and netted a fortune for his unscrupulous American owners.

The next significant tilt at the ring was executed by the infamous Druid’s Lodge Confederacy. Lally, one of the best horses ever trained at Druid’s Lodge, was thought to be a certainty for the 1906 Derby at Epsom over a mile and a half, and was backed down to favouritism. Unable to stay the trip, he was prepared for the 1907 Royal Hunt Cup, which he won defeating Andover by half a length.

The handicap was originally over a distance of seven furlongs and 155 yards, until the course was re-aligned and a straight mile laid out in time for the 1955 meeting. A maximum field of 30 is allowed.

Fly To The Stars, favourite in 1998 to defy 9st 11lb, could not cope with 20/1 chance Refuse To Lose, but went on to success in three Group races culminating in the G1 Lockinge Stakes at Newbury in 1999, demonstrating what a competitive race the Royal Hunt Cup is.

Notable winners include

Master Vote (1947 & 1948) – the only horse to win two editions of the Royal Hunt Cup.

Buzzards Bay (1982) – completed prestigious handicap double when winning what is now the John Smith’s Cup at York the following month; returned to Ascot later in the year to win the Queen Elizabeth II Stakes.

Cesare (2006) – progressed into a high-class miler, with his most notable success coming at Ascot in the 2007 Summer Mile; also runner-up to Paco Boy in 2009 Queen Anne Stakes.

Real World (2021) – followed up his Ascot triumph with four straight wins in Stakes company, including G2 victories in France and Dubai, before chasing home Baaeed in the Lockinge Stakes and Queen Anne Stakes.

Overseas-trained winners (since 1960)

Ireland (3): Continuation (1966), Portage (2016), Settle For Bay (2018)

Betting (since 1960)

Longest-priced winner: Pontenuovo 50/1 (1990)

Shortest-priced winner: Forgotten Voice 4/1 (2009)

Market leaders: Only 4 favourites or joint favourites have been successful in the 64 runnings

Most successful trainer (since 1960)

3 wins

John Sutcliffe jnr – Tempest Boy (1972), My Hussar (1977), Tender Heart (1980)

John Dunlop – Camouflage (1973), Patriarch (1986), Eurolink The Lad (1991)

Most successful jockey (since 1960)

4 wins

Lester Piggott – Spaniard’s Close (1963), Casabianca (1965), Kamundu (1969), Jumping Hill (1976)

Most successful owner (since 1960)

4 wins

Godolphin – Invisible Man (2010), Portage (2016), Dark Vision (2020), Real World (2021)

ROYAL HUNT CUP WINNERS

Background

THE KENSINGTON PALACE HANDICAP

Introduced in 2021, the Kensington Palace Handicap is run over the Old Mile for four-year-old and upwards fillies and mares rated 0-105. Kensington Palace, set in Kensington Gardens, has been a residence for Members of the Royal Family since the 17th century.

THE WINDSOR CASTLE STAKES

Background

Established in 1839, the Windsor Castle Stakes was originally aimed at three-year-old colts and fillies who had competed in the Classics. It is now restricted to two-year-olds and run over five furlongs.

Notable winners include Pharaoh's Delight (1989) – took high rank among that season's juvenile fillies, defeating the boys in the Phoenix Stakes as well as finishing second in the Moyglare Stud Stakes.

Strike The Tiger (2009) – first success at Royal Ascot for pioneering US-based trainer Wesley Ward; also the first Americantrained horse to win at Royal Ascot.

Tactical (2020) – Queen Elizabeth II's 24th and final Royal Ascot winner.

Little Big Bear (2022) – graduated to G1 honours with a seven-length victory in the Phoenix Stakes.

Big Evs (2023) – followed up with wins in the Molecomb Stakes, Flying Childers Stakes and Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint.

Overseas-trained winners (since 1977)

Ireland (5): Tardot (1977), Cooliney Prince (1980), Washington DC (2015), Southern Hills (2019), Little Big Bear (2022) USA (2): Strike The Tiger (2009), Hootenanny (2014)

Betting (since 1977)

Longest-priced winner: Flashman’s Papers 100/1 (2009)

Shortest-priced winner: Space Cruiser 8/11 (1987)

Market leaders: 11 favourites or joint favourites have been successful in 47 runnings

Most successful trainer (since 1977)

3 wins

Mick Channon – Great Deeds (1993), Kalindi (1999), Holborn (2003)

Aidan O'Brien IRE – Washington DC (2015), Southern Hills (2019), Little Big Bear (2022)

Most successful jockey (1977)

6 wins

Pat Eddery – Barry’s Gamble (1988), Pharaoh’s Delight (1989), Gipsy Fiddler (1990), Satank (1992), Autumnal (2000), Irony (2001)

Most successful owner (since 1977)

4 wins

Coolmore partnerships – Hootenanny (2014), Washington DC (2015), Southern Hills (2019), Little Big Bear (2022)

*run at York

WINDSOR CASTLE STAKES WINNERS

Background

THE NORFOLK STAKES

First run in 1843, this race was formerly known as the New Stakes and staged over a distance of just under four furlongs. It was renamed in 1973 after the Duke of Norfolk, His and Her Majesty's Representative at Ascot between 1945 and 1972, and is for two-year-olds over five furlongs.

The Norfolk Stakes was promoted to G2 status in 2006 and is part of the Breeders’ Cup ‘Win and You’re In’ series.

Notable winners include Pall Mall (1957) – followed up victory in the Norfolk Stakes with success in the 2,000 Guineas in 1958, becoming Queen Elizabeth II's first home-bred Classic winner.

Godswalk (1976) – returned to Royal Ascot in 1977 to win the King’ Stand Stakes, despite stumbling leaving the stalls; became one of Coolmore’s early stallions and the first to shuttle between Ireland and Australia.

Johannesburg (2001) – crowned champion juvenile on both sides of the Atlantic following a brilliant unbeaten campaign that included G1 victories in the Phoenix Stakes, Prix Morny, Middle Park Stakes and on dirt in the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile.

No Nay Never (2013) – trained by US handler Wesley Ward to break the two-year-old track record (which he still holds), stopping the clock at 58.80s; won the Prix Morny at Deauville on his next start; now a successful stallion.

Perfect Power (2021) – recorded a G1 double later in the campaign, with dominant victories in the Prix Morny at Deauville and Newmarket’s Middle Park Stakes, and returned to Royal Ascot to win the 2022 Commonwealth Cup.

Overseas-trained winners (since 1973)

Ireland (8) – Faliraki (1975), Godswalk (1976), Day Is Done (1981), Magic Mirror (1984), Johannesburg (2001), Waterloo Bridge (2015), Sioux Nation (2017), Valiant Force (2023)

USA (2) – No Nay Never (2013), Shang Shang Shang (2018)

Betting (since 1973)

Longest-priced winner: 150/1 Valiant Force (2023)

Shortest-priced winner: 4/11 Precocious (1983)

Market leaders: 11 favourites or joint favourites have been successful in the 51 runnings

Most successful trainer (since 1973)

3 wins

Richard Hannon snr – Niche (1992), Lucky Lionel (1995), Baron’s Pit (2002)

Peter Chapple-Hyam – Turtle Island (1993), Dutch Art (2006), Winker Watson (2007)

Aidan O’Brien IRE – Johannesburg (2001), Waterloo Bridge (2015), Sioux Nation (2017)

Most successful jockey (since 1973)

5 wins*

Lester Piggott – Faliraki (1975), Emboss (1977), Precocious (1983), Magic Mirror (1984), Niche (1992) *Piggott also won on Abermaid (1961), Tin King (1965), Falcon (1966) and Swing Easy (1970).

Most successful owner (since 1973)

3 wins

Coolmore Partners – Johannesburg (2001), Waterloo Bridge (2015), Sioux Nation (2017)

Fillies (since 1973)

Four fillies have triumped since 1973 – Petillante (1989), Niche (1992), Superstar Leo (2000), Shang Shang Shang (2018)

NORFOLK STAKES WINNERS

Background

THE KING GEORGE V HANDICAP

The King George V Handicap, a 12-furlong contest for three-year-olds, was first run in July 1946 before moving to Royal Ascot in 1948.

Notable winners include

Moon Madness (1986) – went on to win the St Leger at Doncaster later that season before gaining further G1 success in the 1987 Grand Prix de Saint-Cloud.

Dandino (2010) – progressed to win the Jockey Club Stakes at Newmarket in 2011; runner-up in the 2013 Hardwicke Stakes and ran several excellent races throughout the world, including seconds in the Canadian International and Caulfield Cup.

Brown Panther (2011) – runner-up in the 2011 St Leger before gaining a first G1 success in the Irish equivalent three years later; a homebred by former footballer Michael Owen, the top stayer also finished third in the 2014 Gold Cup.

Hukum (2020) – multiple Pattern-race winner, including a G1 success in the 2022 Coronation Cup at Epsom Downs; full-brother to champion Baaeed.

Desert Hero (2023) – provided His Majesty The King and Her Majesty The Queen with their first Royal Ascot success.

Overseas-trained winners (since 1977)

Ireland (1): South Pacific (2019)

Betting (since 1977)

Longest-priced winner: 66/1 Cosmic Sun (2009)

Shortest-priced winner: 9/4 Carlingford (1989)

Market leaders: 10 favourites or joint favourites have been successful in the 47 runnings

Most successful trainer (since 1977)

6 wins

Mark Johnston – Diaghilef (1995), Systematic (2002), Fantastic Love (2003), Linas Selection (2006), Fennell Bay (2012), Baghdad (2018)

Most successful jockey (since 1977)

4 wins

Pat Eddery – John O’Groats (1980), Carlingford (1989), Source Of Light (1992), Give The Slip (2000)

Most successful owner (since 1977)

4 wins

Highclere Thoroughbred Racing – Heritage (1997), Beekeeper (2001), Admiral (2004), Colony (2008) Godolphin – Elite Army (2014), Space Age (2015), Atty Persse (2017), Secret State (2022)

at York

KING GEORGE V HANDICAP WINNERS

Background

THE RIBBLESDALE STAKES

First run in 1919, the Ribblesdale Stakes was originally staged over a mile for three and four-year-olds.

Named after the fourth Baron Ribblesdale, Master of the Buckhounds between 1892 and 1895, it is now run over a mile and a half, restricted to three-year-old fillies and mirrors the equivalent contest for colts and geldings, the King Edward VII Stakes.

Notable winners include

Park Top (1967) – won the Ribblesdale as a three-year-old but blossomed as a five-year-old, returning to Ascot to win both the Hardwicke Stakes and the King George VI & Queen Elizabeth Stakes as well as the Coronation Cup at Epsom Downs.

Shoot A Line (1980) – went on to capture both the Irish Oaks and Yorkshire Oaks later in the same season; finished runner-up to Ardross in the 1981 Gold Cup and was the grand-dam of US champion Thunder Gulch, winner of the 1995 Kentucky Derby.

Hellenic (1990) – subsequently won the Yorkshire Oaks and was runner-up in the the St Leger; enjoyed great success as a broodmare, producing G1 winners Islington, Mountain High and Greek Dance.

Star Catcher (2019) – notched up a G1 hat-trick following her Ascot triumph, landing the Irish Oaks, Prix Vermeille and QIPCO British Champions Fillies & Mares Stakes.

Warm Heart (2023) – secured three G1 prizes afterwards, taking the Yorkshire Oaks, Prix Vermeille and Pegasus World Cup Turf Invitational.

Overseas-trained winners (since 1977)

Ireland (12) – Nanticious (1977), Relfo (1978), Sahara Slew (2001), Irresistible Jewel (2002), Banimpire (2011), Princess Highway (2012), Bracelet (2014), Curvy (2015), Even Song (2016), Magic Wand (2018), Magical Lagoon (2022), Warm Heart (2023) France (1) – Tulipa (1996)

Betting (since 1977)

Longest-priced winner: 25/1 Mont Etoile (2006)

Shortest-priced winner: 11/8 Frankly Darling (2020)

Market leaders: 10 favourites or joint favourites have been successful in the 47 runnings

Most successful trainer (since 1977)

5 wins

John Dunlop – High Hawk (1983), Gull Nook (1986), Third Watch (1991), Thawakib (1993), Thakafaat (2005)

Saeed bin Suroor – Bahr (1998), Fairy Queen (1999), Punctilious (2004), Flying Cloud (2009), Hibaayeb (2010)

John Gosden – Michita (2008), Coronet (2017), Star Catcher (2019), Frankly Darling (2020), *Loving Dream (2021) *as part of a training partnership

Most successful jockey (since 1977)

8 wins

Frankie Dettori – Phantom Gold (1995), Bahr (1998), Fairy Queen (1999), Punctilious (2004), Flying Cloud (2009), Hibaayeb (2010), Star Catcher (2019), Frankly Darling (2020)

Most successful owner (since 1977)

5 wins

Khalid Abdullah – Ballinderry (1984), Bolas (1994), Yashmak (1997), Spanish Sun (2003), Riposte (2013) Godolphin – Bahr (1998), Fairy Queen (1999), Punctilious (2004), Flying Cloud (2009), Hibaayeb (2010) Coolmore partnerships – Bracelet (2014), Curvy (2015), Even Song (2016), Magic Wand (2018), Warm Heart (2023)

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RIBBLESDALE STAKES WINNERS

THE GOLD CUP

Background

Founded in 1807, the Gold Cup is one of the most prestigious races at Royal Ascot. At two miles and four furlongs, it thoroughly tests a horse’s stamina, but is not the longest contest of the meeting, with that accolade going to the Queen Alexandra Stakes over approaching two miles and six furlongs on the final day.

Pretty Polly’s defeat by Bachelor’s Button in 1906 is arguably the race’s greatest upset. The brilliant 1904 Oaks winner seemed to be unsettled by the sweltering conditions and a wart on her belly.

Winners of the Derby rarely run in the Gold Cup nowadays, but for much of its history, the race served as the primary objective after Epsom Classic glory. West Australian, the first winner of the Triple Crown (2,000 Guineas, Derby, St Leger), The Flying Dutchman (1850), Gladiateur (1866) and Isinglass (1895) are other famous winners of both races. Ocean Swell, successful in 1945, is the last horse to have completed the Derby/Gold Cup double. Blakeney, who was runner-up in 1970, and Serpentine (2021, 8th) are the most recent Derby winners to have lined up.

The Gold Cup is part of the QIPCO British Champions Series.

Notable winners include

Sagaro (1975, 1976 & 1977) – one of the greatest stayers of all time and the first horse to win the Gold Cup on three occasions; renowned for being a stayer with a true turn of foot, he also won the Grand Prix de Paris and the Prix du Cadran.

Ardross (1981 & 1982) – part of a vintage era of stayers that also included Sagaro and Le Moss; went down by three-quarters of a length to Le Moss in the 1980 Gold Cup before going on to dominate the staying division for the next two years; beaten a head on final appearance in Europe’s premier middle-distance contest, the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe, in 1982.

Yeats (2006, 2007, 2008 & 2009) – the only horse to win the Gold Cup four times; one-time Derby contender who also won the Coronation Cup, Irish St Leger, Prix Royal-Oak and Goodwood Cup; became the oldest winner (8yo) of the Gold Cup since Merman in 1900 when gaining his fourth success in 2009 and is commemorated with a statue in Ascot’s parade ring.

Estimate (2013) – Queen Elizabeth II's stayer created history by becoming the first horse owned by a reigning monarch to win the Gold Cup. A half-sister to the 1999 Gold Cup winner Enzeli, Estimate also won the Queen’s Vase at Royal Ascot in 2012.

Stradivarius (2018, 2019 & 2020) – big race haul also included four Goodwood Cups, three Lonsdale Cups, three Yorkshire Cups, two Doncaster Cups as well as further success at Ascot in the Queen’s Vase, QIPCO British Champions Long Distance Cup and Sagaro Stakes.

Overseas-trained winners (since 1946)

France (15) – Caracalla II (1946), Souverain (1947), Arbar (1948), Pan II (1951), Elpenor (1954), Macip (1956), Wallaby II (1959), Sheshoon (1960), Balto (1962), Pardallo II (1968), Lassalle (1973), Sagaro (1975, 1976 & 1977), Westerner (2005) Ireland (12) – Gladness (1958), Levmoss (1969), Enzeli (1999), Yeats (2006, 2007, 2008 & 2009), Rite Of Passage (2010), Fame And Glory (2011), Leading Light (2014), Order Of St George (2016), Kyprios (2022) Italy (1) – Botticelli (1955)

Betting (since 1946)

Longest-priced winner: 25/1 Indian Queen (1991); Shortest-priced winner: 1/5 Ardross (1981); Market leaders: 31 favourites or joint favourites have been successful in the 77 runnings

Most successful trainer (since 1946)

8 wins: Aidan O’Brien IRE – Yeats (2006, 2007, 2008, 2009), Fame And Glory (2011), Leading Light (2014), Order Of St George (2016), Kyprios (2022)

Most successful jockey (since 1946)

11 wins: Lester Piggott – Zarathustra (1957), Gladness (1958), Pandofell (1961), Twilight Alley (1963), Fighting Charlie (1965), Sagaro (1975, 1976, 1977), Le Moss (1979), Ardross (1981, 1982)

Most successful owner (since 1946)

8 wins: Coolmore Partners – Yeats (2006, 2007, 2008, 2009), Fame And Glory (2011), Leading Light (2014), Order Of St George (2016), Kyprios (2022)

GOLD CUP WINNERS

Background

THE BRITANNIA HANDICAP

First run in 1928, the Britannia takes place over the straight mile of the Royal Hunt Cup course.

The race is a handicap for three-year-old colts and geldings.

Notable winners include Teleprompter (1983) – subsequently won the Queen Elizabeth II Stakes at Ascot in 1984 and the following year’s Arlington Million in Chicago, USA.

Fly To The Stars (1997) – went on to capture the Lockinge Stakes at Newbury in 1999.

Overseas-trained winners (since 1977)

Ireland (2) – Roca Tumu (2013), War Envoy (2015)

Betting (since 1977)

Longest-priced winner: 100/1 Fox Chapel (1990)

Shortest-priced winner: 100/30 Mostashaar (2005)

Market leaders: 11 favourites or joint favourites have been successful in the 47 runnings

Most successful trainer (since 1977)

4 wins

Sir Michael Stoute – Finite (1977), Bal Dancer (1982), Ajaad (1991), Mostashaar (2005)

John Gosden – North Song (1996), Plan-B (1998), El Gran Papa (2000), Analyser (2001)

Most successful jockey (since 1977)

4 wins

Pat Eddery – Rhineland (1978), Dallas (1986), Foreign Survivor (1988), Show Faith (1993)

Jamie Spencer – New Seeker (2003), Sir Gerard (2006), Defrocked (2016), Bless Him (2017)

Most successful owner (since 1977)

3 wins

Hamdan Al Maktoum – Mostasaar (2005), Fareer (2009), Khaloosy (2020)

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BRITANNIA HANDICAP WINNERS

Background

THE HAMPTON COURT STAKES

Initially run as the New Stakes as part of the Saturday Heath Day card after the four days of Royal Ascot, the Hampton Court Stakes became a Royal Ascot contest in 2002 when the Royal Meeting was extended to five days.

The 10-furlong contest for three-year-olds was named the Tercentenary Stakes between 2011 and 2016 as the racecourse celebrated 300 years since its inauguration but reverted to the Hampton Court Stakes in 2017.

Notable winners include Collection (2008) – went on to become one of Hong Kong’s top middle-distance performers, winning both the Hong Kong Derby in 2009 and the Hong Kong Gold Cup in 2010.

Cannock Chase (2014) – graduated to G1 honours when taking the Canadian International Stakes at Woodbine in 2015.

Hawkbill (2016) – followed up Royal Ascot success with victory in the Eclipse Stakes next time out, his sixth consecutive victory; added another G1 to his CV at Meydan, taking the 2018 Dubai Sheema Classic.

Benbatl (2017) – Godolphin flagbearer who subsequently landed G1 prizes in Australia, Germany and Dubai.

Overseas-trained winners

Ireland (4) – Moscow Ballet (2004), Indigo Cat (2006), Hunting Horn (2018), Russian Emperor (2020) Germany (1) – Energizer (2012)

Betting

Longest-priced winner: 33/1 Snoqualmie Boy (2006)

Shortest-priced winner: 11/8 Mohaafeth (2021)

Market leaders: 7 favourites or joint favourites have been successful in the 22 runnings

Most successful trainer

4 wins

Aidan O’Brien IRE – Moscow Ballet (2004), Indigo Cat (2005), Hunting Horn (2018), Russian Emperor (2020)

Most successful jockey

4 wins

Ryan Moore – Glass Harmonium (2009), Cannock Chase (2014), Hunting Horn (2018), Russian Emperor (2020)

Most successful owner

4 wins

Khalid Abdullah – Burning Sun (2002), Remote (2013), Time Test (2015), Sangarius (2019) Coolmore partners – Moscow Ballet (2004), Indigo Cat (2005), Hunting Horn (2018), Russian Emperor (2020)

HAMPTON COURT STAKES WINNERS

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Background

THE BUCKINGHAM PALACE HANDICAP

The Buckingham Palace Handicap was reinstated in 2020 as part of the extended race programme following a six-year hiatus.

It was originally introduced to the expanded Royal meeting in 2002, the year of Queen Elizabeth II's Golden Jubilee, and named after the London royal residence. Staged over seven furlongs for three-year-olds and upwards, the contest typically attracted a maximum field and was one of the big betting races on Friday.

It was removed from the race programme ahead of Royal Ascot 2015 to allow space for the G1 Commonwealth Cup.

Notable winners include

Jedburgh (2005) – subsequently captured the Minstrel Stakes at the Curragh for his owner-breeder, The Earl Cadogan; also runner-up in Goodwood’s Celebration Mile.

Regal Parade (2008) – went on to win the Ayr Gold Cup later in the season and proved even better as he got older, taking the 2009 Haydock Sprint Cup and the Prix Maurice de Gheest at Deauville in 2010.

Highfield Princess (2021) – having started out in handicaps with an official rating of 57, progressed to win a hat-trick of G1 sprints in 2022 - the Prix Maurice de Gheest, Nunthorpe Stakes and Flying Five Stakes.

Witch Hunter (2023) – followed up his shock 50/1 Royal Ascot success with victory in the Hungerford Stakes at Newbury.

Overseas-trained winners

None

Oldest winner

Uhoomagoo was eight when scoring in 2006.

Betting

Longest-priced winner: Witch Hunter 50/1 (2023)

Shortest-priced winner: Unscrupulous (2004) & Jedburgh (2005), both 8/1 Market leaders: No market leaders were successful in the previous 17 runnings.

Most successful trainer

2 wins: Kevin Ryan - Uhoomagoo (2006), Lightning Cloud (2013) Richard Hannon – Motakkayyel (2020), Witch Hunter (2023)

Most successful jockey

3 wins: Neil Callan - Uhoomagoo (2006), Eton Forever (2012), Lightning Cloud (2013)

BUCKINGHAM PALACE HANDICAP WINNERS

Background

THE ALBANY STAKES

This race was first run in 2002 as the Henry Carnarvon Stakes, honouring Queen Elizabeth II's late racing manager, and the Listed event proved so successful that it was promoted to G3 status in 2005.

Restricted to two-year-old fillies, the six-furlong contest provides one of the first opportunities of the season for promising types to prove their ability and go on to harbour Guineas’ aspirations.

Notable winners include Samitar (2011) – progressed to land the Irish 1,000 Guineas in 2012.

Cursory Glance (2014) – successful in Ireland’s Moyglare Stud Stakes later in the season.

Brave Anna (2016) and Porta Fortuna (2023) – gained G1 honours in Newmarket's Cheveley Park Stakes in the autumn.

Meditate (2022) – defeated subsequent QIPCO 1,000 Guineas heroine Mawj; twice runner-up at G1 level later that season before a dominant success in the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf.

Overseas-trained winners

Ireland (4): Cuis Ghaire (2008), Brave Anna (2016), Meditate (2022), Porta Fortuna (2023)

France (1): Different League (2017)

Betting

Longest-priced winner: Nijoom Dubai 50/1 (2007)

Shortest-priced winner: Cuis Ghaire 8/11 (2008)

Market leaders: 5 favourites or joint favourites have been successful in the 22 runnings

Most successful trainer

3 wins

Mick Channon – Silca’s Gift (2003), Nijoom Dubai (2008), Samitar (2011)

Most successful jockey

4 wins

Jamie Spencer – La Chunga (2005), Nijoom Dubai (2007), Samitar (2011), Kiyoshi (2013)

Most successful owner

2 wins

Sir Robert Ogden – La Chunga (2005), Sander Camillo (2006)

ALBANY STAKES WINNERS

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Background

THE COMMONWEALTH CUP

The inaugural running of the Commonwealth Cup in 2015 marked the first G1 sprint contest in Europe confined to three-yearolds.

It was also the first new race in the 44-year history of the European Pattern to go straight in with G1 status, rather than with a probationary period at a lower level or no grade at all.

The Commonwealth Cup is part of the QIPCO British Champions Series

Notable winners include

Muhaarar (2015) – remained unbeaten for the rest of the year in three more G1 sprints, the July Cup, the Prix Maurice De Gheest and the QIPCO British Champions Sprint, becoming European champion sprinter.

Quiet Reflection (2016) – proved more than a match for her elders later that season with a dominant victory in the Sprint Cup at Haydock Park.

Caravaggio (2017) – 2016 Coventry Stakes winner doubled his tally at Royal Ascot in an oustanding renewal of the race; chased home by Harry Angel, who ended the year as Europe’s champion sprinter, and Blue Point, who in 2019 emulated Choisir by winning the King Charles III Stakes and Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes.

Overseas-trained winners

Ireland (1): Caravaggio (2017) USA (1): Campanelle (2021)

Fillies

Two fillies have been successful – Quiet Reflection (2016) and Campanelle (2021)

Betting

Longest-priced winner: 12/1 Eqtidaar (2018)

Shortest-priced winner: 5/6 Caravaggio (2017)

Market leaders: three favourites or joint-favourites have been successful in the nine runnings

Most successful trainer No multiple winners

Most successful jockey 2 wins

Frankie Dettori – Advertise (2019), Campanelle (2021)

Most successful owner 2 wins

Hamdan Al Maktoum – Muhaarar (2015), Eqtidaar (2018) COMMONWEALTH CUP WINNERS

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Charlie

Background

THE CORONATION STAKES

First run in 1840, the Coronation Stakes was founded to commemorate the crowning of Queen Victoria in 1838. The mile event for three-year-olds became the fillies’ equivalent of the St James’s Palace Stakes and established itself as a natural progression for fillies who had run in the the 1,000 Guineas at Newmarket in early May.

The first filly to complete the 1,000 Guineas/Coronation Stakes double was the Jos Dawson-trained Lady Augusta in 1863. Twelve fillies have done the double in the post-war period – Belle Of All (1951), Zabara (1952), Happy Laughter (1953), Festoon (1954), Fleet (1967), Humble Duty (1970), One In A Million (1979), Russian Rhythm (2003), Attraction (2004), Ghanaati (2009), Sky Lantern (2013) and Winter (2017).

The Coronation Stakes, run over the round mile, is part of the QIPCO British Champions Series and was promoted to G1 status in 1988.

Notable winners include

Pretty Polly (1904) – one of the greatest fillies of all time. Won 22 of her 24 races, including the 1,000 Guineas, Oaks, St Leger, two renewals of the Coronation Cup and the Champion Stakes; went on to become an outstanding broodmare.

Book Law (1927) – runner-up in the 1,000 Guineas before going on to Classic glory in the St Leger at Doncaster over three quarters of a mile further; dam of Archive, who went on to sire brilliant chaser Arkle.

Meld (1955) – gained the fillies’ Triple Crown with victories in the 1,000 Guineas, Oaks and St Leger; dam of the 1966 Derby winner Charlottown.

Humble Duty (1970) – top miler, who won the 1,000 Guineas by seven lengths, and then Goodwood’s Sussex Stakes.

Ridgewood Pearl (1995) – a G1 winner in four countries, winning the Irish 1,000 Guineas, the Prix du Moulin and the Breeders’ Cup Mile in addition to her Royal Ascot success.

Attraction (2004) – captured the 1,000 Guineas, Irish 1,000 Guineas and the Coronation Stakes; also won the Queen Mary Stakes at Royal Ascot during an unbeaten juvenile campaign.

Alpha Centauri (2018) – won by six lengths in a track record time of 1m 35.89s, over a second inside the previous best set by Barney Roy in the 2017 St James’s Palace Stakes; won four G1 prizes in 2018.

Overseas-trained winners (since 1946)

Ireland (16) – Display (1962), Calve (1972), Lisadell (1974), Orchestration (1977), Sutton Place (1978), Cairn Rouge (1980), Flame Of Tara (1983), Kooyonga (1991), Ridgewood Pearl (1995), Sophisticat (2002), Lush Lashes (2008), Lille Langtry (2010), Winter (2017), Alpha Centauri (2018), Alpine Star (2020), Tahiyra (2023) France (12) – Midget II (1956), Toro (1957), Barbaresque (1960), Kesar Queen (1976), Golden Opinion (1989), Gold Splash (1993), Shake The Yoke (1996), Banks Hill (2001), Immortal Verse (2011), Ervedya (2015), Qemah (2016), Watch Me (2019)

Betting (since 1946)

Longest-priced winner: 25/1 Rebecca Sharp (1997)

Shortest-priced winner: 1/6 Humble Duty (1970)

Market leaders: 34 favourites or joint favourites have been successful in the 78 runnings

Most successful trainer (since 1946)

5 wins

Sir Henry Cecil – Roussalka (1975), One In A Million (1979), Chalon (1982), Chimes of Freedom (1990), Kissing Cousin (1994)

Most successful jockey (since 1946)

4 wins

Joe Mercer – Festoon (1954), Rosalba (1959), Haymaking (1966), One In A Million (1979)

Lester Piggott – Aiming High (1961), Lisadell (1974), Roussalka (1975), Chalon (1982)

Walter Swinburn – Sonic Lady (1986), Milligram (1987), Marling (1992), Exclusive (1998)

Most successful owner (since 1946)

4 wins

Cheveley Park Stud – Exclusive (1998) , Russian Rhythm (2003), Nannina (2006), Inspiral (2022)

CORONATION STAKES WINNERS

Background

THE DUKE OF EDINBURGH HANDICAP

First run over five furlongs as the Bessborough Stakes in 1914, the race is now a mile and a half handicap open to three-yearolds and upwards rated 0-105.

It was renamed the Duke Of Edinburgh Handicap in 1999.

Notable winners include Blueprint (1999) – owned by Queen Elizabeth II; captured the following year’s Jockey Club Stakes at Newmarket and was subsequently placed in G1s in the USA.

Young Mick (2006) – Ascot specialist, who completed a four-timer at the course during the 2006 season, culminating in the Cumberland Lodge Stakes in September.

Fox Hunt (2011) – won German St Leger for Mark Johnston before being transferred to Godolphin and winning the Nad Al Sheba Trophy at Meydan in 2012.

Arab Spring (2014) – dual G3 winner for Sir Michael Stoute and Ballymacoll Stud.

Quickthorn (2021) – multiple Group-race winner, headlined by a stunning front-running victory in the 2023 Goodwood Cup.

Overseas-trained winners (since 1977)

Ireland (2): Katiykha (2000), Okita Soushi (2023)

Betting (since 1977)

Longest-priced winner: Scarlet Dragon 33/1 (2020)

Shortest-priced winner: Arab Spring 11/4 (2014)

Market leaders: 11 favourites or joint favourites have been successful in the 47 runnings

Most successful trainer (since 1977)

6 wins

Sir Michael Stoute – Greek Palace (1998), Blueprint (1999), Notable Guest (2005), Sugar Ray (2008), Opinion (2013), Arab Spring (2014)

Most successful jockey (since 1977)

5 wins

Ryan Moore – Sugar Ray (2008), Opinion (2013), Arab Spring (2014), Baghdad (2019), Okita Soushi (2023)

Most successful owner (since 1977)

2 wins

Robert Sangster – Sikorsky (1984), Clanrallier (1985)

Khalid Abdullah – Source Of Light (1993), Notable Guest (2005)

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DUKE OF EDINBURGH HANDICAP WINNERS

Background

THE SANDRINGHAM HANDICAP

The Sandringham Handicap was first staged at Royal Ascot in 2002 when the meeting was expanded to five days. Before that, it was known as the Fern Hill Stakes and formed part of the traditional Heath Day card on the Saturday after the four-day Royal Meeting.

The race, for three-year-old fillies over the straight mile, had Listed status until 2017. It is now a handicap for three-year-old fillies rated 0-105.

Notable winners include

Red Evie (2006) - captured the Matron Stakes in 2006 before repelling Ramonti in a thrilling finish to the following season’s Lockinge Stakes; dam of champion racemare Found.

Timepiece (2010) - went on to win the Falmouth Stakes at Newmarket in 2011.

Persuasive (2016) - finished her career in 2017 with G1 success at Ascot in the Queen Elizabeth II Stakes (Sponsored by QIPCO).

Con Te Partiro (2017) - successful on three continents; started her career in North America and went on to establish herself as a top mare in Australia with two G1 wins.

Overseas-trained winners

Ireland (3): Beautyandthebeast (2005), Duntle (2012), Create Belief (2021) USA (1): Con Te Partiro (2017)

Betting

Longest-priced winner: Thanks Be (2019) and Onassis (2020), both 33/1

Shortest-priced winner: Persuasive 11/4 (2016)

Market leaders: 8 favourites or joint favourites have been successful in the 22 runnings

Most successful trainer

2 wins

John Dunlop – Tashawak (2002), Festivale (2008)

Michael Bell – Red Evie (2006), Moneycantbuymelove (2009)

Richard Hannon – Osaila (2015), Heredia (2022)

Charlie Fellowes – Thanks Be (2019), Onassis (2020)

John Gosden – Persuasive (2016), *Coppice (2023)

*as part of a training partnership

Most successful jockey

4 wins

Frankie Dettori – Hold To Ransom (2003), Osaila (2015), Persuasive (2016), Coppice (2023)

Jamie Spencer – Red Evie (2006), Moneycantbuymelove (2009), Con Te Partiro (2017), Agrotera (2018)

Most successful owner

2 wins: Hamdan Al Maktoum – Tashawak (2002), Muteela (2014)

SANDRINGHAM HANDICAP WINNERS

Background

THE KING EDWARD VII STAKES

Formerly known by the name, and still colloquially referred to as the Ascot Derby, the King Edward VII Stakes was inaugurated in 1834 and regularly featured horses of both sexes who had competed in the middle-distance Classics.

First run as the King Edward VII Stakes in 1926 and now restricted to three-year-old colts and geldings, the G2 contest still attracts horses that have competed in the Derby and takes place over a mile and a half.

Notable winners include

Supreme Court (1951), Ile De Borbon (1978) and Nathaniel (2011) – all progressed to win the King George VI & Queen Elizabeth Stakes at Ascot in the same season.

Shareef Dancer (1983) – won the Irish Derby next time out; dam sire of Dubai Millennium.

Light Cavalry (1980) and Mutafaweq (1999) – both won the final British Classic, the St Leger, at Doncaster in September.

Japan (2019) – after a close third in the Derby, proved arguably the best middle-distance colt of his generation with G1 victories in the Grand Prix de Paris and Juddmonte International.

King Of Steel (2023) – Derby runner-up who returned to Ascot to win the QIPCO Champion Stakes.

Overseas-trained winners (since 1977)

Ireland (3): Five Dynasties (2004), Japan (2019), Changingoftheguard (2022)

Betting (since 1977)

Longest-priced winner: Amfortas 66/1 (1996)

Shortest-priced winner: Cacoethes 8/13 (1989)

Market leaders: 19 favourites or joint favourites have been successful in the 47 runnings

Most successful trainer (since 1977)

8 wins

Sir Henry Cecil – Light Cavalry (1980), Lanfranco (1985), Bonhomie (1986), Private Tender (1990), Royal Anthem (1998), Subtle Power (2000), Father Time (2009), Thomas Chippendale (2012)

Most successful jockey (since 1977)

4 wins*

Pat Eddery – Classic Example (1977), Love The Groom (1987), Cacoethes (1989), Kingfisher Mill (1997)

William Buick – Nathaniel (2011), Eagle Top (2014), Permian (2017), Old Persian (2018)

*Eddery also won on English Prince (1974)

Most successful owner (since 1977)

5 wins

Sheikh Mohammed – Head For Heights (1984), Bonhomie (1986), Foyer (1994), Plea Bargain (2005), Boscobel (2007)

KING EDWARD VII STAKES WINNERS

THE PALACE OF HOLYROODHOUSE HANDICAP

Background

Inaugaurated as part of Royal Ascot’s enhanced order of running in 2020, this five-furlong handicap for three-year-olds (0-105) is named after the Palace of Holyroodhouse, the official residence of the Monarchy in Scotland.

Notable winners include Art Power (2020) – multiple Group-race winner in Ireland and gained first G1 success at Ascot in the 2023 QIPCO British Champions Sprint.

PALACE OF HOLYROODHOUSE HANDICAP WINNERS

Background

THE CHESHAM STAKES

First run in 1919, the Chesham Stakes takes its name from the third Baron Chesham, who was the last Master of the Buckhounds at Ascot (1900-1901) – the role was replaced by His or Her Majesty’s Representative at Ascot on King Edward VII’s accession to the throne.

The Chesham Stakes took over from the first leg of the Triennial Stakes, a five-furlong two-year-old contest. The middle leg of the Triennial Stakes, a seven-furlong contest for three-year-olds, became the Jersey Stakes, while the final leg, for four-yearolds over two miles, became the Churchill Stakes.

Extended to its current distance of seven furlongs in 1996 after being run at five furlongs and then six furlongs, the Chesham Stakes is restricted to two-year-olds whose sire won over a distance in excess of nine and a half furlongs (or 1900m).

Notable winners include

Abernant (1948) – champion juvenile of 1948 with victories in the Champagne Stakes and Middle Park Stakes to add to his Royal Ascot success; beaten a short-head in the following year’s 2,000 Guineas at Newmarket before establishing himself as a brilliant sprinter.

Major Portion (1957) – went on to capture the Middle Park Stakes before returning to Ascot to win the St James’s Palace Stakes in 1958; also successful in the Queen Elizabeth II Stakes and Sussex Stakes.

Be My Chief (1989) – unbeaten in six starts as a two-year-old, including the Vintage Stakes, Solario Stakes and Futurity Trophy.

Churchill (2016) – crowned Europe’s champion juvenile of 2016 following impressive displays in the Futurity Stakes, National Stakes and Dewhurst Stakes; victorious in the English and Irish 2,000 Guineas the following spring.

Pinatubo (2019) – ended his unbeaten two-year-old season with an official rating of 128, the highest awarded to a juvenile since Celtic Swing in 1994; the pick of his six victories came in the Vincent O’Brien National Stakes, when he powered to a ninelength success.

Overseas-trained winners (since 1977)

Ireland (8) – Sookera (1977), Bach (1999), Maybe (2011), Churchill (2016), September (2017), Battleground (2020), Point Lonsdale (2021), Snellen (2023)

France (1) – Suits You (2015)

Betting (since 1977)

Longest-priced winner: Jacamar 50/1 (1988)

Shortest-priced winner: Main Reef 8/15 (1978)

Market leaders: 20 favourites or joint favourites have been successful in the 47 runnings

Most successful trainer (since 1977)

6 wins

Aidan O’Brien – Bach (1999), Maybe (2011), Churchill (2016), September (2017), Battleground (2020), Point Lonsdale (2021)

Most successful jockey (since 1977)

5 wins

Ryan Moore – Maybe (2011), Churchill (2016), September (2017), Battleground (2020), Point Lonsdale (2021)

Most successful owner (since 1977)

6 wins

Coolmore partnerships – Bach (1999), Maybe (2011), Churchill (2016), September (2017), Battleground (2020), Point Lonsdale (2021)

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CHESHAM STAKES WINNERS

Background

THE HARDWICKE STAKES

First run in 1879 and named after the fifth Earl of Hardwicke, Master of the Buckhounds between 1874 and 1879. Initially run as a weight-for-age conditions race open to three-year-olds, the 12-furlong contest is now for four-year-olds and upwards.

Early winners of the Hardwicke Stakes include Tristan, the only three-time victor (1882-1884) who also captured the July Cup, the Coronation Cup twice and the Gold Cup in an outstanding career, and the brilliant Triple Crown winner Ormonde (1886 & 1887).

The race conditions were enhanced in 2012, with no penalties for G1 or G2 winners, along with a significant injection of prize money.

Notable winners include

Aureole (1954) – one of Queen Elizabeth II's best horses; second in the 1953 Derby and followed up success in the Hardwicke with victory in the King George VI & Queen Elizabeth Stakes at Ascot, becoming the first horse to complete that big-race double; went on to become champion sire in Britain.

Rheingold (1973) – also runner-up in the previous year’s Derby and subsequently defeated the mighty Allez France in the 1973 Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe.

Stanerra (1983) – top-class mare who became the first horse since Shaddock in 1896 to win both the Prince Of Wales’s Stakes and the Hardwicke Stakes at the same Royal Ascot, breaking the track record in the latter race; captured the Japan Cup later that year.

Harbinger (2010) – the most recent of five horses to follow up victory in the Hardwicke Stakes by taking the King George VI & Queen Elizabeth Stakes, joining Aureole (1954), Aggressor (1960), Park Top (1969) and Doyen (2004); won the King George VI & Queen Elizabeth Stakes by a record 11 lengths, a performance judged to be the best in the world that year by the World Thoroughbred Rankings.

Overseas-trained winners (since 1977)

Ireland (7) – Meneval (1977), Stanerra (1983), Oscar Schindler (1996), Macarthur (2008), Await The Dawn (2011), Idaho (2017), Broome (2022)

France (2) – Montcontour (1978), Scorpio (1980)

Oldest winners (since 1977)

The oldest winners have been six-year-olds Jupiter Island (1985), Posidonas (1998), Zindabab (2002), Bandari (2005), Maraahel (2007), Broome (2022), Pyledriver (2023).

Betting (since 1977)

Longest-priced winner: 50/1 Assatis (1990)

Shortest-priced winner: 4/11 Assatis (1989)

Market leaders: 15 favourites or joint favourites have been successful in the 47 runnings

Most successful trainer (since 1977)

11 wins

Sir Michael Stoute – Dihistan (1986), Rock Hopper (1991, 1992), Maraahel (2006, 2007), Harbinger (2010), Sea Moon (2012), Telescope (2014), Snow Sky (2015), Dartmouth (2016), Crystal Ocean (2018)

Most successful jockey (since 1977)

6 wins*

Pat Eddery – Orange Bay (1976), Dihistan (1986), Assatis (1989), Rock Hopper (1991, 1992), Posidonas (1998)

Ryan Moore – Harbinger (2010), Await The Dawn (2011), Sea Moon (2012), Telescope (2014), Crystal Ocean (2018), Broome (2022)

*Eddery also won on Charlie Bubbles in 1975

Most successful owner (since 1977)

4 wins

Hamdan Al Maktoum – Almaarad (1988), Bandari (2005), Maraahel (2006 & 2007)

Coolmore partners – Macarthur (2008), Await The Dawn (2011), Idaho (2017), Broome (2022)

HARDWICKE STAKES WINNERS

THE QUEEN ELIZABETH II JUBILEE STAKES

Background

Royal Ascot’s most valuable sprint was renamed the Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes last year in memory of Her Late Majesty. It was elevated to G1 status to celebrate her Golden Jubilee in 2002 and run as the Golden Jubilee Stakes from 2002-2011, the Diamond Jubilee Stakes from 2012-2021 and the Platinum Jubilee Stakes in 2022. Prior to 2002, the contest was known as the Cork & Orrery Stakes.

The inaugural running of this six-furlong contest took place in 1868. The race was named the Cork & Orrery Stakes after Lord Cork, a Master of the Buckhounds, from 1926 to 2001. It was restricted to four-year-olds and upwards with the first running of the Commonwealth Cup in 2015. The Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes is part of the QIPCO British Champions Series.

Notable winners include

Right Boy (1958 & 1959) – the last of this race’s six multiple winners, Right Boy also won the King Charles III Stakes in 1957; one of the leading post-War sprinters, he also gained two victories in both the July Cup and the Nunthorpe Stakes.

Danehill (1989) – top sprinter who also won the Haydock Sprint Cup in 1989 before going on to establish himself as one of the most influential stallions of modern times, becoming champion sire in both Europe and Australia.

Choisir (2002) – the first Australian-trained horse to triumph in Britain, annexing both the King Charles III Stakes and the Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes in the same year – the first horse to complete the Royal Ascot sprint double since Diadem in 1920.

Black Caviar (2012) – one of the best sprinters of all-time and unbeaten in 25 starts in a glittering career. The Australian-trained mare had already won 11 G1 races before lining up at Royal Ascot in 2012 and scored at odds of 1/6, despite jockey Luke Nolen almost snatching defeat from the jaws of victory by easing up near the line.

Blue Point (2019) – emulated Choisir by winning the King Charles III Stakes and Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes in the same week; also captured the King Charles III Stakes in 2018.

Overseas-trained winners (since 1946)

Ireland (18) – Solonaway (1949), Abadan (1950), Bun Penny (1961), Majority Blue (1965), Current Coin (1966), Welsh Saint (1970), King’s Country (1971), Saritamer (1974), Swingtime (1975), Sweet Mint (1978), Thatching (1979), Kearney (1980), Committed (1984), Big Shuffle (1987), College Chapel (1993), Starspangledbanner (2010), Slade Power (2014), Merchant Navy (2018)

Australia (2) – Choisir (2003), Black Caviar (2012)

Hong Kong (1) – Cape Of Good Hope (2005)

USA (1) – Undrafted (2015)

Oldest winners (since 1946)

Seven-year-olds Cape Of Good Hope (2005), Dream Of Dreams (2021) and Khaadem (2023).

Betting (since 1946)

Longest-priced winner: 80/1 Khaadem (2023)

Shortest-priced winner: 1/6 Black Caviar (2012)

Market leaders: 26 favourites or joint favourites have been successful in the 77 runnings

Most successful trainer (since 1946)

5 wins: Vincent O’Brien – Welsh Saint (1970), Saritamer (1974), Swingtime (1975), Thatching (1979), College Chapel (1993)

Most successful jockey (since 1946)

9 wins: Lester Piggott – Right Boy (1958, 1959), Tin Whistle (1960), El Gallo (1963), Mountain Call (1968), Welsh Saint (1970), Saritamer (1974), Thatching (1979), College Chapel (1993)

Most successful owner (since 1946)

3 wins

Godolphin - So Factual (1995), Blue Point (2019), Naval Crown (2022)

QUEEN ELIZABETH II JUBILEE STAKES WINNERS

Background

THE JERSEY STAKES

Named after the 4th Earl of Jersey, the Jersey Stakes was established in 1919 and replaced the second leg of the Triennial Stakes, a three-year cycle of races which was discontinued after the First World War. The 4th Earl of Jersey was Master of the Buckhounds in 1782 and 1783.

Notable winners include Indian Ridge (1988) – returned to Ascot in 1989 to win the five-furlong King Charles III Stakes; successful stallion and broodmare sire.

Zilzal (1989) – awarded the highest Timeform rating (137) of the year, ahead of Nashwan and Old Vic, following dominant displays in Goodwood’s Sussex Stakes and the Queen Elizabeth II Stakes back at Ascot.

Diktat (1998) – proved himself a top-class sprinter in 1999 with G1 victories in the Prix Maurice de Gheest and Haydock Sprint Cup; sire of 2011 European champion sprinter Dream Ahead.

Mozart (2001) – dropped back in trip to win the six-furlong July Cup at Newmarket and five-furlong Nunthorpe Stakes at York.

Ribchester (2016) – progressed to win the Prix Jacques le Marois at Deauville later that year as well as the Lockinge Stakes at Newbury and Queen Anne Stakes at Royal Ascot in 2017.

Overseas-trained winners (since 1977)

Ireland (5): Mozart (2001), Ishvana (2012), Gale Force Ten (2013), Mustajeeb (2014), Age Of Kings (2023) France (1): Le Brivido (2017)

Betting (since 1977)

Longest-priced winner: Lucayan Prince 50/1 (1996)

Shortest-priced winner: Zilzal 10/11 (1989)

Market leaders: 13 favourites or joint favourites have been successful in the 47 runnings.

Most successful trainer (since 1977)

6 wins

Sir Michael Stoute – Etienne Gerard (1977), Hard Fought (1980), Zilzal (1989), Among Men (1997), Jeremy (2006), Expert Eye (2018)

Most successful jockey (since 1977)

3 wins

Steve Cauthen – Merlins Charm (1982), Midyan (1987), Stain Flower (1991) Richard Hughes – Sergeyev (1995), Lucayan Prince (1996), Strong Suit (2011) Mick Kinane – Among Men (1997), Mozart (2001), Jeremy (2006)

Most successful owner (since 1977)

4 wins

Godolphin – Kheleyf (2004), Ribchester (2016), Creative Force (2021), Noble Truth (2022) Hamdan Al Maktoum – Aqlaam (2008), Ouqba (2009), Mustajeeb (2014), Molatham (2020) Coolmore partnerships – Among Men (1997), Mozart (2001), Gale Force Ten (2013), Age Of Kings (2023)

JERSEY STAKES WINNERS

Background

THE WOKINGHAM HANDICAP

The inaugural Wokingham took place in 1813, making the race the oldest of the handicaps still run at Royal Ascot.

The famous sprint, which has been run over six furlongs since its inception, is named after the market town seven miles from the Royal course.

The attraction of a handicap as a betting medium was a prime reason for the Wokingham’s initial success.

Notable winners include

Fayr Jag (DH 2003) – dead-heated with Ratio before returning to Royal Ascot a year later to capture the Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes.

Iffraaj (2005) – readily won by two lengths in 2005, when the Royal Meeting was run at York due to the redevelopment of Ascot; subsequently won three G2 races and was beaten a head in the 2006 July Cup before establishing himself as a top stallion.

Laddies Poker Two (2010) – had been off the racecourse for 610 days before scoring emphatically for trainer Jeremy Noseda; the talented but fragile mare, who didn’t race following her Royal Ascot success, is the dam of the dual Guineas and 2017 Coronation Stakes winner Winter.

Rohaan (2021 & 2022) – one of only two horses alongside Selhurstpark Flyer in 1997 & 1998 to win multiple editions of the Wokingham in the post-war period.

Overseas-trained winners (since 1960)

Ireland (3) – Boone’s Cabin (1975), Time Machine (1985), Dandy Boy (2012) France (1) – Ratio (DH 2003)

Oldest winner (since 1960)

Eight-year-old Out Do, trained by David O’Meara, became the oldest winner in 2017

Betting (since 1960)

Longest-priced winner: 33/1 Red Rosen (1992), Emerging Market (1996), Dandy Boy (2012), Bacchus (2018)

Shortest-priced winner: 9/4 Iffraaj (2005) Market leaders: 11 favourites or joint favourites have been successful in the 63 runnings

Most successful trainer (since 1960)

3 wins

Paul Cole – Calibina (1977), Queen’s Pride (1980), Bel Byou (1987)

Most successful jockey (since 1960)

3 wins

Willie Carson – Plummet (1973), Great Eastern (1981), Time Machine (1985)

Johnny Murtagh – Nice One Clare (2001), Laddies Poker Two (2010), Deacon Blues (2011)

Most successful owner (since 1960)

3 wins

Benny Schmidt-Bodner – Spaniard’s Mount (1967), Virginia Boy (1970), Whistling Fool (1971)

WOKINGHAM HANDICAP WINNERS

Background

THE GOLDEN GATES HANDICAP

A 10-furlong handicap for three-year-olds only, this race was introduced as part of Royal Ascot’s enhanced progamme in 2020. The Golden Gates are the ceremonial entrance point for the Royal Procession at the end of Ascot’s straight mile.

Notable winners include Highland Chief (2020) – graduated to G1 honours stateside in the 2022 Man o'War Stakes.

GOLDEN GATES HANDICAP WINNERS

THE QUEEN ALEXANDRA STAKES

Background

Named after the consort of King Edward VII, the Queen Alexandra Stakes was first run in 1864 as the Alexandra Plate over three miles.

Now contested over nearly two and three quarter miles (2m 5f 143y), it is not only the longest race of the meeting, but also the longest contest run under Flat racing rules in Britain.

Notable winners include

Brown Jack (1929, 1930, 1931, 1932, 1933 & 1934) – won the Champion Hurdle and Ascot Stakes in 1928, but is better known for his remarkable six consecutive victories in the Queen Alexandra Stakes; also successful in the Goodwood Cup, Doncaster Cup, Chester Cup and the Ebor. One of the most popular horses of the 20th century, he is commemorated at Ascot by the Brown Jack Handicap, a two-mile handicap run in July.

Sprowston Boy (1987) – Gay Kelleway made headlines when partnering Sprowston Boy to glory, becoming the first female jockey to succeed at Royal Ascot.

Simenon (2012) - talented dual-code performer who completed the Ascot Stakes/Queen Alexandra double; went down by a neck to Estimate in the 2013 Gold Cup.

Overseas-trained winners (since 1977)

Ireland (11) – Ore (1982), Erins Invader (1984), San Sebastian (1999), Honolulu (2008), Simenon (2012), Pique Sous (2014), Commissioned (2016), Pallasator (2018), Stratum (2021 & 2022), Dawn Rising (2023)

Oldest winner (since 1977)

Caracciola (2009) – triumphed at the sprightly age of 12, having captured the Cesarewitch Handicap at Newmarket the previous year.

Betting (since 1977)

Longest-priced winner: 25/1 Corrib Esclipse (2004)

Shortest-priced winner: 8/13 Mountain Cross (1978)

Market leaders: 15 favourites or joint favourites have been successful in the 47 runnings

Most successful trainer (since 1977)

4 wins

Willie Mullins – Simenon (2012), Pique Sous (2014), Stratum (2021 & 2022)

Most successful jockey (since 1977)

5 wins

Ryan Moore – Bergo (2010), Simenon (2012), Pique Sous (2014), Stratum (2021), Dawn Rising (2023)

Most successful owner (since 1977)

4 wins

Lord Weinstock – Cuff Link (1994 & 1995), Cover Up (2002 & 2003)

QUEEN ALEXANDRA STAKES WINNERS

TRAINERS & OWNERS

WINNERS OF THE QIPCO ROYAL ASCOT TOP TRAINER AWARD

*Aidan O’Brien and the late Sir Henry Cecil hold the post-war record of seven for the number of Royal Ascot winners trained in a year. Cecil achieved the feat in 1987 when the Royal Meeting consisted of four days and 24 races, while O’Brien’s seven came in 2016 over five days and 30 races.

Among current trainers, Aidan O’Brien has topped the table on 12 occasions, with Sir Michael Stoute achieving six annual accolades, and Saeed bin Suroor four.

NB: In some years, the winner was decided on the number of placed horses.

TOP CURRENT TRAINERS AT THE ROYAL MEETING

RECENT LEADING TRAINER AWARD STANDINGS

ROYAL ASCOT LEADING OWNER AWARD

RECENT LEADING OWNER AWARD STANDINGS

WINNING RECORDS OF SELECTED TRAINERS AT ROYAL ASCOT

Owen Burrows (1)

Peter Chapple-Hyam (7)

Paul Cole (22) (NB - 21 Royal Ascot wins for Paul Cole, 1 for Paul & Oliver Cole)

Jarlath Fahey IRE (1)

Lee Freedman AUS (1)

John Gosden (64) (NB - 55 Royal Ascot wins for John Gosden, 9 for John & Thady Gosden)

18/19/06

*21/15/06

Francis-Henri Graffard

William Haggas (15)

Jens Hirschberger

Joe Janiak AUS (1)

Hughie Morrison (8)

(1)

William Muir & Chris Grassick (3) (NB - 2 Royal Ascot wins for

Willie Mullins IRE (9)

09/18/06

10/18/06

11/14/06

11/18/06

11/18/06

13/19/06

13/21/06

15/16/06

Smith, Sue Magnier, Michael Tabor, Fitri Hay 11/8F

DAWN

18/23/06

19/20/06

20/16/06 Queen Anne Stakes CIRCUS MAXIMUS

20/17/06 Hampton Court Stakes RUSSIAN EMPEROR

Stakes

LONSDALE

23/20/06

& Michael Tabor 6/4F

Paul Perry AUS (2)

Kevin Prendergast IRE (4)

Jean-Claude Rouget FR (3)

JOCKEYS

WINNERS OF THE LEADING JOCKEY AWARD

*Ryan Moore set a new post-war record of nine winners for a single Royal Ascot Meeting in 2015. The previous best total of eight since 1945 was achieved by Lester Piggott in 1965 and 1975 and Pat Eddery in 1989 when Royal Ascot took place over four rather than the current five days (since 2002). The best ever score by a jockey at Royal Ascot is 12, set by Fred Archer in 1878.

Four female riders have enjoyed success at Royal Ascot, the first being Gay Kelleway on Sprowston Boy in the 1987 Queen Alexandra Stakes. Hayley Turner, Hollie Doyle and Laura Pearson have ridden winners in recent years (see records below).

Joanna Morgan became the first female jockey to ride at Royal Ascot in the 1978 Queen’s Vase on Gallowshill Boy, who finished ninth.

TOP CURRENT JOCKEYS AT THE ROYAL MEETING

RECENT LEADING JOCKEY AWARD STANDINGS

WINNING RECORDS OF SELECTED JOCKEYS AT ROYAL ASCOT

JOCKEY (NO. OF WINS)

Ahmed Ajtebi (1) 08/20/06

David Allan (1)

Steven Arnold (1)

Andrea Atzeni (8)

18/21/06

Gregory Benoist (2)

Boudot (2)

Tom Eaves (1)

John Egan (4)

Jason Hart (2)

Seamie Heffernan (5)

Callum

Fergal

Declan McDonogh (1)

Kerrin McEvoy (3) 05/14/06

15/16/06 Windsor Castle Stakes WASHINGTON DC Aidan O’Brien IRE Sue Magnier, Michael Tabor, Derrick Smith 5/1

21/19/06

23/20/06

Colm O’Donoghue (2)

David Probert (2)

Joel Rosario (2)

Rossa Ryan (3)

Kieran Shoemark (1)

Christophe Soumillon (3)

Silvestre de Sousa (7)

Oscar Urbina (1)

John Velazquez (4) 09/16/06

Adrie de Vries (1)

OVERSEAS-TRAINED WINNERS AT ROYAL ASCOT

*record number of overseas-trained winners at a single Royal Ascot is 14, achieved in 2016.

Year Race

2023 (13) Coventry Stakes

St James's Palace Stakes

Copper Horse Handicap

Queen Mary Stakes

Kensington Palace Handicap

Norfolk Stakes

Ribblesdale Stakes

Albany Stakes

Duke Of Edinburgh Handicap

Coronation Stakes

Chesham Stakes

Jersey Stakes

Queen Alexandra Stakes

2022 (9) King Charles III Stakes

Prince Of Wales's Stakes

Windsor Castle Stakes

Ribblesdale Stakes

Gold Cup

Albany Stakes

King Edward VII Stakes

Hardwicke Stakes

Queen Alexandra Stakes

2021 (7) St James’s Palace Stakes

Queen Mary Stakes

Winner

RIVER TIBER

PADDINGTON

VAUBAN

CRIMSON ADVOCATE

VILLANOVA QUEEN

VALIANT FORCE

WARM HEART

PORTA FORTUNA

OKITA SOUSHI

TAHIYRA

SNELLEN

AGE OF KINGS

DAWN RISING

NATURE STRIP

STATE OF REST

LITTLE BIG BEAR

MAGICAL LAGOON

KYPRIOS

MEDITATE

CHANGINGOFTHEGUARD

BROOME

STRATUM

POETIC FLARE

QUICK SUZY

Prince Of Wales’s Stakes LOVE

Commonwealth Cup

Sandringham Handicap

Chesham Stakes

CAMPANELLE

CREATE BELIEF

POINT LONSDALE

Queen Alexandra Stakes STRATUM

2020 (6) Queen Anne Stakes

Hampton Court Stakes

Chesham Stakes

Queen’s Vase

Queen Mary Stakes

CIRCUS MAXIMUS

RUSSIAN EMPEROR

BATTLEGROUND

SANTIAGO

CAMPANELLE

Coronation Stakes ALPINE STAR

2019 (6) Coventry Stakes

St James’s Palace Stakes

Windsor Castle Stakes

King George V Handicap

King Edward VII Stakes

ARIZONA

CIRCUS MAXIMUS

SOUTHERN HILLS

SOUTH PACIFIC

JAPAN

Coronation Stakes WATCH ME

2018 (9) Ascot Stakes

Queen’s Vase

Royal Hunt Cup

Norfolk Stakes

Hampton Court Stakes

Ribblesdale Stakes

Coronation Stakes

Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes

Queen Alexandra Stakes

2017 (12)

King Charles III Stakes

Ascot Stakes

LAGOSTOVEGAS

KEW GARDENS

SETTLE FOR BAY

SHANG SHANG SHANG

HUNTING HORN

MAGIC WAND

ALPHA CENTAURI

MERCHANT NAVY

PALLASATOR

LADY AURELIA

THOMAS HOBSON

Jersey Stakes LE BRIVIDO

Duke Of Cambridge Stakes QEMAH

Prince Of Wales’s Stakes

Sandringham Handicap

Norfolk Stakes

Albany Stakes

Commonwealth Cup

Coronation Stakes

Chesham Stakes

Hardwicke Stakes

*2016 (14) Queen Anne Stakes

record Coventry Stakes

Ascot Stakes

Queen Mary Stakes

HIGHLAND REEL

CON TE PARTIRO

SIOUX NATION

DIFFERENT LEAGUE

CARAVAGGIO

WINTER

SEPTEMBER

IDAHO

TEPIN

CARAVAGGIO

JENNIES JEWEL

LADY AURELIA

Trainer

Aidan O'Brien IRE

Aidan O'Brien IRE

Willie Mullins IRE

George Weaver USA

Jessica Harrington IRE

Adrian Murray IRE

Aidan O'Brien IRE

Donnacha O'Brien IRE

Joseph O'Brien IRE

Dermot Weld IRE

Gavin Cromwell IRE

Aidan O'Brien IRE

Joseph O'Brien IRE

Chris Waller AUS

Joseph O'Brien IRE

Aidan O'Brien IRE

Jessica Harrington IRE

Aidan O'Brien IRE

Aidan O'Brien IRE

Aidan O'Brien IRE

Aidan O'Brien IRE

Willie Mullins IRE

Jim Bolger IRE

Gavin Cromwell IRE

Aidan O’Brien IRE

Wesley Ward USA

Johnny Murtagh IRE

Aidan O’Brien IRE

Willie Mullins IRE

Aidan O’Brien IRE

Aidan O’Brien IRE

Aidan O’Brien IRE

Aidan O’Brien IRE

Wesley Ward USA

Jessica Harrington IRE

Aidan O’Brien IRE

Aidan O’Brien IRE

Aidan O’Brien IRE

Aidan O’Brien IRE

Aidan O’Brien IRE

Francis-Henri Graffard FR

Willie Mullins IRE

Aidan O’Brien IRE

David Marnane IRE

Wesley Ward USA

Aidan O’Brien IRE

Aidan O’Brien IRE

Jessica Harrington IRE

Aidan O’Brien IRE

Gordon Elliott IRE

Wesley Ward USA

Willie Mullins IRE

Andre Fabre FR

Jean-Claude Rouget FR

Aidan O’Brien IRE

Wesley Ward USA

Aidan O’Brien IRE

Matthieu Palussiere FR

Aidan O’Brien IRE

Aidan O’Brien IRE

Aidan O’Brien IRE

Aidan O’Brien IRE

Mark Casse USA

Aidan O’Brien IRE

Jarlath Fahey IRE

Wesley Ward USA

2015 (13)

Duke Of Cambridge Stakes

Royal Hunt Cup

Ribblesdale Stakes

Gold Cup

Albany Stakes

Coronation Stakes

Queen’s Vase

Chesham Stakes

Wolferton Stakes

Queen Alexandra Stakes

Queen Anne Stakes

St James’s Palace Stakes

Ascot Stakes

Windsor Castle Stakes

Queen Mary Stakes

Prince Of Wales’s Stakes

Norfolk Stakes

USHERETTE

PORTAGE

EVEN SONG

ORDER OF ST GEORGE

BRAVE ANNA

QEMAH

SWORD FIGHTER

CHURCHILL

SIR ISAAC NEWTON

COMMISSIONED

SOLOW

GLENEAGLES

CLONDAW WARRIOR

WASHINGTON DC

ACAPULCO

FREE EAGLE

WATERLOO BRIDGE

Ribblesdale Stakes CURVY

Britannia Handicap

Coronation Stakes

Queen’s Vase

Chesham Stakes

Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes

2014 (9)

WAR ENVOY

ERVEDYA

ALOFT

SUITS YOU

UNDRAFTED

King Charles III Stakes SOLE POWER

Ascot Stakes DOMINATION

Windsor Castle Stakes HOOTENANNY

Jersey Stakes MUSTAJEEB

Queen Mary Stakes

ANTHEM ALEXANDER

Ribblesdale Stakes BRACELET

Gold Cup

LEADING LIGHT

Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes SLADE POWER

Queen Alexandra Stakes

2013 (9) Queen Anne Stakes

PIQUE SOUS

DECLARATION OF WAR

King Charles III Stakes SOLE POWER

St James’s Palace Stakes

DAWN APPROACH

Coventry Stakes WAR COMMAND

Jersey Stakes

GALE FORCE TEN

Duke Of Cambridge Stakes DUNTLE

Norfolk Stakes NO NAY NEVER

Britannia Handicap

Queen’s Vase

2012 (11)

King Charles III Stakes

Coventry Stakes

ROCA TUMU

LEADING LIGHT

LITTLE BRIDGE

DAWN APPROACH

Ascot Stakes SIMENON

Jersey Stakes ISHVANA

Prince Of Wales’s Stakes SO YOU THINK

Sandringham Handicap

Ribblesdale Stakes

Tercentenary Stakes

DUNTLE

PRINCESS HIGHWAY

ENERGIZER

Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes BLACK CAVIAR

Wokingham Handicap

DANDY BOY

Queen Alexandra Stakes SIMENON

2011 (7) Coventry Stakes POWER

Windsor Forest Stakes LOLLY FOR DOLLY

Ribblesdale Stakes

Andre Fabre FR

Michael Halford IRE

Aidan O’Brien IRE

Adian O’Brien IRE

Aidan O’Brien IRE

Jean-Claude Rouget FR

Aidan O’Brien IRE

Aidan O’Brien IRE

Aidan O’Brien IRE

Gordon Elliott IRE

Freddy Head FR

Aidan O’Brien IRE

Willie Mullins IRE

Aidan O’Brien IRE

Wesley Ward USA

Dermot Weld IRE

Aidan O’Brien IRE

David Wachman IRE

Aidan O’Brien IRE

Jean-Claude Rouget FR

Aidan O’Brien IRE

Eoghan O’Neill FR

Wesley Ward USA

Edward Lynam IRE

Charles Byrnes IRE

Wesley Ward USA

Dermot Weld IRE

Edward Lynam IRE

Aidan O’Brien IRE

Aidan O’Brien IRE

Edward Lynam IRE

Willie Mullins IRE

Aidan O’Brien IRE

Edward Lynam IRE

Jim Bolger IRE

Aidan O’Brien IRE

Aidan O’Brien IRE

David Wachman IRE

Wesley Ward USA

Joanna Morgan IRE

Aidan O’Brien IRE

Danny Shum HK

Jim Bolger IRE

Willie Mullins IRE

Aidan O’Brien IRE

Aidan O’Brien IRE

David Wachman IRE

Dermot Weld IRE

Jens Hirschberger GER

Peter Moody AUS

David Marnane IRE

Willie Mullins IRE

Aidan O’Brien IRE

Tommy Stack IRE

BANIMPIRE

Jim Bolger IRE Gold Cup

Coronation Stakes

FAME AND GLORY

IMMORTAL VERSE

Aidan O’Brien IRE

Robert Collet FR Chesham Stakes MAYBE

Hardwicke Stakes

AWAIT THE DAWN

2010 (6) Queen Anne Stakes GOLDIKOVA

Prince Of Wales’s Stakes BYWORD

Aidan O’Brien IRE

Aidan O’Brien IRE

Freddy Head FR

Andre Fabre FR Gold Cup

Coronation Stakes

Queen’s Vase

Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes

2009 (6) King Charles III Stakes

St James’s Palace Stakes

Windsor Castle Stakes

Prince Of Wales’s Stakes

Queen Mary Stakes

RITE OF PASSAGE

LILLIE LANGTRY

MIKHAIL GLINKA

STARSPANGLEDBANNER

SCENIC BLAST

MASTERCRAFTSMAN

STRIKE THE TIGER

VISION D’ETAT

JEALOUS AGAIN

Dermot Weld IRE

Aidan O’Brien IRE

Aidan O’Brien IRE

Aidan O’Brien IRE

Danny Morton AUS

Aidan O’Brien IRE

Wesley Ward USA

Eric Libaud FR

Wesley Ward USA Gold Cup YEATS

2008 (10) Queen Anne Stakes HARADASUN

Aidan O’Brien IRE

Aidan O’Brien IRE

2007 (7)

King Charles III Stakes

St James’s Palace Stakes

Windsor Forest Stakes

Prince Of Wales’s Stakes

Gold Cup

Albany Stakes

Coronation Stakes

Hardwicke Stakes

Queen Alexandra Stakes

King Charles III Stakes

Coventry Stakes

St James’s Palace Stakes

Prince Of Wales’s Stakes

Queen Mary Stakes

Gold Cup

Queen’s Vase

2006 (3) King Charles III Stakes

EQUIANO

HENRYTHENAVIGATOR

SABANA PERDIDA

DUKE OF MARMALADE

YEATS

CUIS GHAIRE

LUSH LASHES

MACARTHUR

HONOLULU

MISS ANDRETTI

HENRYTHENAVIGATOR

EXCELLENT ART

MANDURO

ELLETELLE

YEATS

MAHLER

TAKEOVER TARGET

Queen Anne Stakes AD VALOREM

Gold Cup YEATS

2005 (8) King Charles III Stakes

Mauricio Delcher-Sanchez ESP

Aidan O’Brien IRE

Alain de Royer-Dupre FR

Aidan O’Brien IRE

Aidan O’Brien IRE

Jim Bolger IRE

Jim Bolger IRE

Aidan O’Brien IRE

Aidan O’Brien IRE

Lee Freedman AUS

Aidan O’Brien IRE

Aidan O’Brien IRE

Andre Fabre FR

Ger Lyons IRE

Aidan O’Brien IRE

Aidan O’Brien IRE

Joe Janiak AUS

Aidan O’Brien IRE

Aidan O’Brien IRE

CHINEUR

Mikel Delzangles FR (York) Queen Anne Stakes VALIXIR

Andre Fabre FR Ascot Stakes LEG SPINNER

Prince Of Wales’s Stakes AZAMOUR

Sandringham Handicap BEAUTYANDTHEBEAST

Hampton Court Stakes INDIGO CAT

Tony Martin IRE

John Oxx IRE

John Oxx IRE

Aidan O’Brien IRE Gold Cup WESTERNER

Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes CAPE OF GOOD HOPE

2004 (4) St James’s Palace Stakes AZAMOUR

Queen Mary Stakes DAMSON

Hampton Court Stakes MOSCOW BALLET

King Edward VII Stakes FIVE DYNASTIES

2003 (4) King Charles III Stakes CHOISIR

Elie Lellouche FR

David Oughton HK

John Oxx IRE

David Wachman IRE

Aidan O’Brien IRE

Aidan O’Brien IRE

Paul Perry AUS Wolferton Stakes IN TIME’S EYE

Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes CHOISIR

Dermot Weld IRE

Paul Perry AUS Wokingham Handicap RATIO

2002 (4) St James’s Palace Stakes

ROCK OF GIBRALTAR

John Hammond FR

Aidan O’Brien IRE Coventry Stakes STATUE OF LIBERTY

Aidan O’Brien IRE Ribblesdale Stakes IRRESISTIBLE JEWEL

Dermot Weld IRE Coronation Stakes SOPHISTICAT

2001 (6) St James’s Palace Stakes

BLACK MINNALOUSHE

Coventry Stakes LANDSEER

Jersey Stakes MOZART

Ribblesdale Stakes

Aidan O’Brien IRE

Aidan O’Brien IRE

Aidan O’Brien IRE

Aidan O’Brien IRE

SAHARA SLEW

John Oxx IRE Norfolk Stakes JOHANNESBURG

Aidan O’Brien IRE Coronation Stakes

2000 (4) St James’s Palace Stakes

King Charles III Stakes

Ascot Stakes

Duke Of Edinburgh H’cap

1999 (5) St James’s Palace Stakes

Coventry Stakes

BANKS HILL

GIANT’S CAUSEWAY

NUCLEAR DEBATE

BARBA PAPA

KATIYKHA

SENDAWAR

FASLIYEV

Andre Fabre FR

Aidan O’Brien IRE

John Hammond FR

Tony Martin IRE

John Oxx IRE

Alain de Royer-Dupre FR

Aidan O’Brien IRE Gold Cup

ENZELI

Chesham Stakes BACH

Queen Alexandra Stakes

SAN SEBASTIAN

1998 (1) Ascot Stakes SAN SEBASTIAN

1997 (2) Coventry Stakes

King Charles III Stakes

1996 (5) Coventry Stakes

Coronation Stakes

Queen’s Vase

Ribblesdale Stakes

Hardwicke Stakes

1995 (1) Coronation Stakes

1994 No overseas-trained winners

1993 (5) St James’s Palace Stakes

HARBOUR MASTER

DON’T WORRY ME

VERGLAS

SHAKE THE YOKE

GORDI

TULIPA

OSCAR SCHINDLER

RIDGEWOOD PEARL

KINGMAMBO

John Oxx IRE

Aidan O’Brien IRE

Michael Grassick IR

Michael Grassick IRE

Aidan O’Brien IRE

Guy Henrot FR

Kevin Prendergast IRE

Elie Lellouche FR

Dermot Weld IRE

Andre Fabre FR

Kevin Prendergast IRE

John Oxx IRE

Francois Boutin FR

Coronation Stakes

GOLD SPLASH

Queen’s Vase INFRASONIC

Cork and Orrery Stakes

COLLEGE CHAPEL

Queen Alexandra Stakes RISZARD

1992 (1) St James’s Palace Stakes BRIEF TRUCE

1991 (2) Coronation Stakes

KOOYONGA

Queen Alexandra Stakes EASY TO PLEASE

1990 No overseas-trained winners

1989 (1) Coronation Stakes GOLDEN OPINION

1988 (1) Queen Mary Stakes GLORIELLA

1987 (2) Cork and Orrery Stakes BIG SHUFFLE

King Charles III Stakes BLUEBIRD

1986 (1) King Charles III Stakes LAST TYCOON

1985 (1) Wokingham Handicap TIME MACHINE

1984 (3) Norfolk Stakes MAGIC MIRROR

Cork and Orrery Stakes COMMITTED

Queen Alexandra Stakes ERINS INVADER

1983 (3) Prince Of Wales’s Stakes

STANERRA

Coronation Stakes FLAME OF TARA

Hardwicke Stakes STANERRA

1982 (2) St James’s Palace Stakes

DARA MONARCH

Queen Alexandra Stakes ORE

1981 (2) Queen’s Vase ORE

Norfolk Stakes DAY IS DONE

1980 (4) Coronation Stakes

CAIRN ROUGE

Cork and Orrery Stakes KEARNEY

Hardwicke Stakes

Windsor Castle Stakes

SCORPIO

COOLINEY PRINCE

1979 (1) Cork and Orrery Stakes THATCHING

1978 (6) St James’s Palace Stakes JAAZEIRO

Coronation Stakes

SUTTON PLACE

Ribblesdale Stakes RELFO

Cork and Orrery Stakes

SWEET MINT

Hardwicke Stakes MONTCONTOUR

King Charles III Stakes SOLINUS

1977 (8) Coventry Stakes SOLINUS

Coronation Stakes

Criquette Head FR

Andre Fabre FR

Vincent O’Brien IRE

Jim Bolger IRE

Dermot Weld IRE

Michael Kauntze IRE

Jim Bolger IRE

Andre Fabre FR

John McLoughlin IRE

Dermot Weld IRE

Vincent O’Brien IRE

Robert Collet FR

Pat Hughes IRE

Vincent O’Brien IRE

Dermot Weld IRE

Hugh McCaffrey IRE

Frank Dunne IRE

Jim Bolger IRE

Frank Dunne IRE

Liam Browne IRE

Kevin Prendergast IRE

Kevin Prendergast IRE

Dermot Weld IRE

Michael Cunningham IRE

Willie Robinson IRE

Francois Boutin FR

Paddy Prendergast IRE

Vincent O’Brien IRE

Vincent O’Brien IRE

Dermot Weld IRE

Paddy Prendergast IRE

Noel Meade IRE

Maurice Zilber FR

Vincent O’Brien IRE

Vincent O’Brien IRE

ORCHESTRATION

Adrian Maxwell IRE Gold Cup

SAGARO

Chesham Stakes SOOKERA

Hardwicke Stakes MENEVAL

King Charles III Stakes

GODSWALK

Windsor Castle Stakes TARDOT

Ribblesdale Stakes NANTICIOUS

1976 (3) Coronation Stakes

Norfolk Stakes

Gold Cup

1975 (9) Queen Anne Stakes

Jersey Stakes

Queen’s Vase

Ribblesdale Stakes

Norfolk Stakes

Gold Cup

Cork and Orrery Stakes

Wokingham Handicap

King Charles III Stakes

1974 (6) Cork and Orrery Stakes

Coronation Stakes

Queen Mary Stakes

Jersey Stakes

Prince Of Wales’s Stakes

KESAR QUEEN

GODSWALK

SAGARO

IMPERIAL MARCH

GAY FANDANGO

BLOOD ROYAL

GALLINA

FALIRAKI

SAGARO

SWINGTIME

BOONE’S CABIN

FLIRTING AROUND

SARITAMER

LISADELL

HIGHEST TRUM

RED ALERT

ADETMUS

Francois Boutin FR

Dermot Weld IRE

Vincent O’Brien IRE

Vincent O’Brien IRE

Michael Kauntze IRE

Dermot Weld IRE

Scobie Breasley FR

Christy Grassick IRE

Francois Boutin FR

Vincent O’Brien IRE

Vincent O’Brien IRE

Vincent O’Brien IRE

Vincent O’Brien IRE

Mick O’Toole IRE

Francois Boutin FR

Vincent O’Brien IRE

Vincent O’Brien IRE

Richard Carver FR

Vincent O’Brien IRE

Vincent O’Brien IRE

Dermot Weld IRE

Dermot Weld IRE

John Cunningham FR

Queen Anne Stakes BROOK

1973 (6) St James’s Palace Stakes THATCH

Prince Of Wales’s Stakes GIFT CARD

Gold Cup

Queen’s Vase

LASSALLE

TARA BROOCH

King Edward VII Stakes KLAIRVIMY

King Charles III Stakes

ABERGWAUN

1972 (2) Coronation Stakes CALVE

Mario Benetti ITY

Vincent O’Brien IRE

Angel Penna FR

Richard Carver FR

Seamus McGrath IRE

Dermot Weld IRE

Vincent O’Brien IRE

Paddy Prendergast IRE Ascot Stakes BALIOS

1971 (5) Queen Anne Stakes ROI SOLEIL

Queen’s Vase

PARNELL

Jersey Stakes ASHLEIGH

Cork and Orrery Stakes

KING’S COMPANY

King Edward VII Stakes SEAFRIEND

1970 (2) King Charles III Stakes

AMBER RAMA

Cork and Orrery Stakes WELSH SAINT

1969 (3) Gold Cup

LEVMOSS

Coventry Stakes PRINCE TENDERFOOT

Queen Alexandra Stakes LAURENCE O

1968 (4) Gold Cup

PARDALLO II

Queen’s Vase ZORBA II

Jersey Stakes WORLD CUP

Queen Mary Stakes GRIZEL

1967 (2) Coventry Stakes

MARK ROYAL

Queen Alexandra Stakes ALCIGLIDE

1966 (5) Royal Hunt Cup

CONTINUATION

Coventry Stakes BOLD LAD

Cork and Orrery Stakes CURRENT COIN

Hardwicke Stakes PROMINER

Queen Alexandra Stakes PANIC

1965 (3) Queen’s Vase

1964 (1)

BEDDARD

Coventry Stakes YOUNG EMPEROR

Cork and Orrery Stakes MAJORITY BLUE

Queen Mary Stakes

1963 (2) Queen’s Vase

BRASSIA

HEREFORD

Chesham Stakes MESOPOTAMIA

1962 (5) Coronation Stakes

DISPLAY

Gold Cup BALTO

Queen’s Vase PAVOT

Ribblesdale Stakes TENDER ANNIE

King Charles III Stakes CASSARATE

1961 (5) Cork and Orrery Stakes

BUN PENNY

Chesham Stakes KATHYANGA

Windsor Castle Stakes

Queen Alexandra Stakes

King Charles III Stakes

1960 (7) St James’s Palace Stakes

Gold Cup

Mick O’Toole IRE

Charles Bartholomew FR

Stephen Quirke IRE

Paddy Prendergast IRE

Willie Robinson IRE

Paddy Prendergast IRE

Francois Mathet FR

Vincent O’Brien IRE

Seamus McGrath IRE

Paddy Prendergast IRE

Seamus McGrath IRE

Charles Bartholomew FR

Paddy Prendergast IRE

Paddy Prendergast IRE

Paddy Prendergast IRE

Paddy Norris IRE

Seamus McGrath IRE

Seamus McGrath IRE

Paddy Prendergast IRE

John Oxx IRE

Paddy Prendergast IRE

John Oxx IRE

Stuart Murless IRE

Paddy Prendergast IRE

John Oxx IRE

Vincent O’Brien IRE

Stuart Murless IRE

Brud Fetherstonhaugh IRE

Paddy Prendergast IRE

M Bonaventure FR

Paddy Prendergast IRE

Paddy Prendergast IRE

Vincent O’Brien IRE

Brud Fetherstonhaugh IRE

Paddy Prendergast IRE

PRINCE TOR

MOSS BANK

SILVER TOR

VENTURE VII

SHESHOON

Coventry Stakes TYPHOON

Coronation Stakes

New Stakes

BARBARESQUE

FLORIBUNDA

King Edward VII Stakes ATRAX

King Charles III Stakes SOUND TRACK

Brud Fetherstonhaugh IRE

Thomas O’Brien IRE

Brud Fetherstonhaugh IRE

Alec Head FR

Alec Head FR

Paddy Prendergast IRE

W Clout FR

Paddy Prendergast IRE

H Nicholas FR

Phonsie O’Brien IRE

RECORD OF HORSES FROM OUTSIDE EUROPE AT ROYAL ASCOT

YEAR HORSE

*2023 (16) FANDOM

Record

COOLANGATTA

TWILIGHT GLEAMING

CANNONBALL

CRIMSON ADVOCATE

CYNANE

BUNDCHEN

CLASSIC CAUSEWAY

NO NAY METS

AMERICAN RASCAL

EMPTY METAPHOR

ARTORIUS

THE ASTROLOGIST

WELLINGTON

BIG INVASION

CANNONBALL

2022 (15)

LATE SEPTEMBER

NATURE STRIP

GOLDEN PAL

LOVE REIGNS

GRAND OAK

SHAHRYAR

SEISMIC SPIRIT

SLIPSTREAM

SPENDARELLA

PIZZA BIANCA

RUTHIN

ARTORIUS

CAMPANELLE

GRENADIER GUARDS

HOME AFFAIRS

2021 (10) KAUFYMAKER

EXTRAVAGANT KID

MAVEN

TWILIGHT GLEAMING

ARTOS

RUTHIN

GOLDEN BELL

LUCCI

NAKATOMI

CAMPANELLE

2020 (8) SHERIFF BIANCO

SUNSHINE CITY

FLYING ALETHA

GOLDEN PAL

KIMARI

CAMPANELLE

ROYAL APPROVAL

SHARING

2019 (13) IMPRIMIS

HOUTZEN

ENZO’S LAD

KIMARI

ANNA’S FAST

DEIRDRE

KARAK

FOOLISH HUMOR

CHILI PETIN

NAYIBETH

LIM’S CRUISER

BOUND FOR NOWHERE

ENZO’S LAD

2018 (13) YOSHIDA

BUCCHERO

LADY AURELIA

CHELSEA CLOISTERS

MASTER MERION

HEMP HEMP HURRAY

SHANG SHANG SHANG

STILLWATER COVE

GIDU

MOONLIGHT ROMANCE

TRAINER/COUNTRY

Wesley Ward USA

Ciaron Maher & David Eustace AUSTRALIA

Wesley Ward USA

Peter & Paul Snowden AUSTRALIA

George Weaver USA

Tom Morley USA

Wesley Ward USA

Kenny McPeek USA

George Weaver USA

Wesley Ward USA

Mohammed Al Attiya QATAR

Anthony & Sam Freedman AUSTRALIA

Leon & Troy Corstens AUSTRALIA

Richard Gibson HONG KONG

Christophe Clement USA

Peter & Paul Snowden AUSTRALIA

George R Arnold II USA

Chris Waller AUS

Wesley Ward USA

Wesley Ward USA

Geroge R Arnold II USA

Hideaki Fujiwara JAPAN

Wesley Ward USA

Christophe Clement USA

Graham Motion USA

Christophe Clement USA

Wesley Ward USA

Anthony & Sam Freedman AUS

Wesley Ward USA

Mitsumasa Nakauchida JAPAN

Chris Waller AUS

Wesley Ward USA

Brendan Walsh USA

Wesley Ward USA

Wesley Ward USA

George Arnold II USA

Wesley Ward USA

Wesley Ward USA

Wesley Ward USA

Wesley Ward USA

Wesley Ward USA

Wesley Ward USA

Wesley Ward USA

Wesley Ward USA

Wesley Ward USA

Wesley Ward USA

Wesley Ward USA

Wesley Ward USA

Graham Motion USA

Joseph Orseno USA

Toby Edmonds AUSTRALIA

Michael Pitman NEW ZEALAND

Wesley Ward USA

Wesley Ward USA

Mitsuru Hashida JAPAN

Wesley Ward USA

Wesley Ward USA

Wesley Ward USA

Wesley Ward USA

Stephen Gray SINGAPORE

Wesley Ward USA

Michael Pitman NEW ZEALAND

Bill Mott USA

Tim Glyshaw USA

Wesley Ward USA

Wesley Ward USA

Wesley Ward USA

Wesley Ward USA

Wesley Ward USA

Wesley Ward USA

Todd Pletcher USA

Wesley Ward USA

RACE

FINISHING POSITION

Coventry Stakes 11th

King Charles III Stakes 11th

King Charles III Stakes 16th

King Charles III Stakes 17th

Queen Mary Stakes WON

Queen Mary Stakes 10th

Queen Mary Stakes 22nd

Prince Of Wales's Stakes 6th

Norfolk Stakes 9th

Norfolk Stakes 13th

Jersey Stakes 14th

Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes 4th

Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes 5th

Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes 10th

Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes 13th

Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes UR

Coventry Stakes 17th

King Charles III Stakes WON

King Charles III Stakes 16th

Queen Mary Stakes 4th

Queen Mary Stakes 18th

Prince Of Wales's Stakes 4th

Windsor Castle Stakes 23rd

Commonwealth Cup 17th

Coronation Stakes 2nd

Coronation Stakes 8th

Palace Of Holyroodhouse 26th

Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes 3rd - dh

Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes 3rd - dh

Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes 19th

Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes 20th

Coventry Stakes 8th

King Charles III Stakes 3rd

King Charles III Stakes 11th

Queen Mary Stakes 2nd

Queen Mary Stakes 4th

Windsor Castle Stakes 7th

Windsor Castle Stakes 16th

Norfolk Stakes 5th

Norfolk Stakes 8th

Commonwealth Cup WON

Windsor Castle Stakes 8th

Windsor Castle Stakes 9th

Albany Stakes 10th

Norfolk Stakes 2nd

Commonwealth Cup 2nd

Queen Mary Stakes WON

Queen Mary Stakes 17th

Coronation Stakes 2nd

King Charles III Stakes 6th

King Charles III Stakes 8th

King Charles III Stakes 11th

Queen Mary Stakes 2nd

Queen Mary Stakes 16th

Prince Of Wales’s Stakes 6th

Windsor Castle Stakes 15th

Windsor Castle Stakes 20th

Albany Stakes 12th

Albany Stakes 13th

Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes 8th

Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes 13th

Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes 15th

Queen Anne Stakes 5th

King Charles III Stakes 5th

King Charles III Stakes 7th

Queen Mary Stakes 11th

Royal Hunt Cup 12th

Jersey Stakes 13th

Norfolk Stakes WON

Albany Stakes 13th

Commonweath Cup 6th

Windsor Castle Stakes 13th

2017 (14)

BOUND FOR NOWHERE

REDKIRK WARRIOR

UNDRAFTED

AMERICAN PATRIOT

MISS TEMPLE CITY

ARAWAK

LADY AURELIA

ELIZABETH DARCY

NOOTKA SOUND

HAPPY LIKE A FOOL

CON TE PARTIRO

McERIN

PRINCESS PEGGY

FAIRYLAND

BOUND FOR NOWHERE

LA CORONEL

LONG ON VALUE

2016 (14) TEPIN

A SHIN ERWIN

SILVERTONI

MONGOLIAN SATURDAY

BIG CITY DREAMIN

DRAFTED

LADY AURELIA

MISS TEMPLE CITY

A SHIN HIKARI

RED LODGE

CREATE A DREAM

GOLD FUN

UNDRAFTED

HOLLER

*2015 (16) ABLE FRIEND

Record SHAMAL WIND

RUBY NOTION

LUCK OF THE KITTEN

ACAPULCO

CRITERION

SPIELBERG

LAXFIELD ROAD

HOOTENANNY

CYCLOGENESIS

MISS TEMPLE CITY

LOVE THE KITTEN

SUPER MOON

UNDRAFTED

BRAZEN BEAU

WANDJINA

2014 (11) SOFT FALLING RAIN

SHEA SHEA

ANCIL

HOOTENANNY

SPANISH PIPEDREAM

TO BE DETERMINED

SUNSET GLOW

CAFÉ SOCIETY

ROSALIND

CORDERO

CROWN THE KITTEN

2013 (10) ANIMAL KINGDOM

SHEA SHEA

SHAMEXPRESS

OGERMEISTER

SWEET EMMA ROSE

DAVID LIVINGSTON

NO NAY NEVER

KRYPTON FACTOR

SEA SIREN

HAVELOCK

2012 (7) LITTLE BRIDGE

ORTENSIA

JOY AND FUN

BIG BLUE KITTEN

HYPER

BLACK CAVIAR

KRYPTON FACTOR

Wesley Ward USA

David & Ben Hayes/Tom Dabernig AUS

Wesley Ward USA

Todd Pletcher USA

Graham Motion USA

Wesley Ward USA

Wesley Ward USA

Wesley Ward USA

Wesley Ward USA

Wesley Ward USA

Wesley Ward USA

Wesley Ward USA

Wesley Ward USA

Wesley Ward USA

Wesley Ward USA

Mark Casse USA

Bill Mott USA

Mark Casse USA

Hidemasa Nakao JAPAN

Wesley Ward USA

Enebish Ganbat USA

Wesley Ward USA

Eoin Harty USA

Wesley Ward USA

Graham Motion USA

Masanori Sakaguchi JAPAN

Wesley Ward USA

Wesley Ward USA

Richard Gibson HONG KONG

Wesley Ward USA

John O’Shea AUSTRALIA

John Moore HONG KONG

Robert Smerdon AUSTRALIA

Wesley Ward USA

Wesley Ward USA

Wesley Ward USA

David Hayes AUSTRALIA

Kazuo Fujisawa JAPAN

Wesley Ward USA

Wesley Ward USA

George Weaver USA

Graham Motion USA

Wesley Ward USA

Kazuo Fujisawa JAPAN

Wesley Ward USA

Chris Waller AUSTRALIA

Gai Waterhouse AUSTRALIA

Mike De Kock SOUTH AFRICA

Mike De Kock SOUTH AFRICA

Joan Scott USA

Wesley Ward USA

Wesley Ward USA

Wesley Ward USA

Wesley Ward USA

Gai Waterhouse AUSTRALIA

Kenny McPeek USA

Wesley Ward USA

Wesley Ward USA

Graham Motion USA

Mike De Kock SOUTH AFRICA

Danny O’Brien AUSTRALIA

Wesley Ward USA

Wesley Ward USA

Mike De Kock SOUTH AFRICA

Wesley Ward USA

Fawzi Nass BAHRAIN

John O’Shea AUSTRALIA

Darrin Miller AUSTRALIA

Danny Shum HONG KONG

Paul Messara AUSTRALIA

Derek Cruz HONG KONG

Chad Brown USA

Chad Brown USA

Peter Moody AUSTRALIA

Fawzi Nass BAHRAIN

Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes 3rd

Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes 10th

Wokingham Handicap 18th

Queen Anne Stakes 11th

Queen Anne Stakes 13th

Coventry Stakes 12th

King Charles III Stakes WON

Windsor Castle Stakes 6th

Windsor Castle Stakes 17th

Queen Mary Stakes 2nd

Sandringham Handicap WON

Norfolk Stakes 7th

Albany Stakes 10th

Albany Stakes 12th

Commonwealth Cup 4th

Coronation Stakes 5th

Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes 12th

Queen Anne Stakes WON

Queen Anne Stakes 10th

Coventry Stakes 9th

King Charles III Stakes 9th

Windsor Castle Stakes 16th

Windsor Castle Stakes 17th

Queen Mary Stakes WON

Duke Of Cambridge Stakes 4th

Prince Of Wales’s Stakes 6th

Norfolk Stakes 9th

Albany Stakes 4th

Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes 2nd

Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes 6th

Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes 7th

Queen Anne Stakes 6th

King Charles III Stakes 13th

Windsor Castle Stakes 5th

Jersey Stakes 11th

Queen Mary Stakes WON

Prince Of Wales’s Stakes 5th

Prince Of Wales’s Stakes 6th

Albany Stakes 15th

Commonwealth Cup 11th

Commonwealth Cup 14th

Coronation Stakes 4th

Chesham Stakes 11th

Wolferton Stakes 10th

Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes WON

Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes 2nd

Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes 6th

Queen Anne Stakes 6th

King Charles III Stakes 11th

King Charles III Stakes 14th

Windsor Castle Stakes WON

Queen Mary Stakes 4th

Norfolk Stakes 9th

Albany Stakes 2nd

Wolferton Stakes 3rd

Coronation Stakes UR

Chesham Stakes 6th

Chesham Stakes 10th

Queen Anne Stakes 11th

King Charles III Stakes 2nd

King Charles III Stakes 9th

Windsor Castle Stakes 15th

Queen Mary Stakes 2nd

Royal Hunt Cup 5th

Norfolk Stakes WON

Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes 3rd

Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes 9th

Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes 11th

King Charles III Stakes WON

King Charles III Stakes 9th

King Charles III Stakes 16th

Prince Of Wales’s Stakes 10th

Wolferton Stakes 9th

Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes WON

Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes 6th

2011 (11) STAR WITNESS

SWEET SANETTE

BRIDGETOWN

HOLIDAY FOR KITTEN

GRAND PRIX BOSS

ITALO

GENTLEMANS CODE

GYPSY ROBIN

EVERYDAY DAVE

MORE THAN REAL

STAR WITNESS

2010 (10) NICCONI

GOLD TRAIL

NOBLE’S PROMISE

METROPOLITAN MAN

TIZ MY TIME

CASPER’S TOUCH

KINSALE KING

JOY AND FUN

ALVERTA

HAPPY ZERO

2009 (11) SCENIC BLAST

record CANNONBALL

3 wins MYTHICAL FLIGHT

STRIKE THE TIGER

JEALOUS AGAIN

YOGAROO

AEGEAN

HONOR IN PEACE

CANNONBALL

J J THE JET PLANE

SACRED KINGDOM

2008 (6) TAKEOVER TARGET

NATIONAL COLOUR

MAGNUS

THUNDERING STAR

Danny O’Brien AUSTRALIA

Tony Millard HONG KONG

Todd Pletcher USA

Wesley Ward USA

Yoshito Yahagi JAPAN

Wesley Ward USA

Wesley Ward USA

Wesley Ward USA

Wesley Ward USA

Todd Pletcher USA

Danny O’Brien AUSTRALIA

David Hayes AUSTRALIA

Gary Portelli AUSTRALIA

Kenny McPeek USA

Wesley Ward USA

Kenny McPeek USA

Kenny McPeek USA

Carl O’Callaghan USA

Derek Cruz HONG KONG

Paul Messara AUSTRALIA

John Moore HONG KONG

Danny Morton AUSTRALIA

Wesley Ward USA

Sean Tarry SOUTH AFRICA

Wesley Ward USA

Wesley Ward USA

Wesley Ward USA

Wesley Ward USA

Wesley Ward USA

Wesley Ward USA

Mike De Kock SOUTH AFRICA

Ricky Yiu HONG KONG

Joe Janiak AUSTRALIA

Sean Tarry SOUTH AFRICA

Peter Moody AUSTRALIA

Mike De Kock SOUTH AFRICA

TAKEOVER TARGET Joe Janiak AUSTRALIA

SEACHANGE

Graeme Sanders NEW ZEALAND

2007 (8) MISS ANDRETTI Lee Freedman AUSTRALIA

MAGNUS

Peter Moody AUSTRALIA

TAKEOVER TARGET Joe Janiak AUSTRALIA

BENTLEY BISCUIT Gai Waterhouse AUSTRALIA

TAKEOVER TARGET Joe Janiak AUSTRALIA

DRAYTON

MAGNUS

Mike De Kock SOUTH AFRICA

Peter Moody AUSTRALIA

MISS ANDRETTI Lee Freedman AUSTRALIA

2006 (6) TAKEOVER TARGET

FALKIRK

GLAMOUR PUSS

Joe Janiak AUSTRALIA

Lee Freedman AUSTRALIA

Danny O’Brien AUSTRALIA

TAKEOVER TARGET Joe Janiak AUSTRALIA

GLAMOUR PUSS

SIR EDWIN LANDSEER

2005 (6) CAPE OF GOOD HOPE

Danny O’Brien AUSTRALIA

Christian Wroe UAE

David Oughton HONG KONG

King Charles III Stakes 2nd

King Charles III Stakes 3rd

King Charles III Stakes 12th

King Charles III Stakes 13th

St James’s Palace Stakes 8th

Coventry Stakes 23rd

Windsor Castle Stakes 4th

Queen Mary Stakes 7th

Norfolk Stakes 11th

Coronation Stakes 11th

Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes 3rd

King Charles III Stakes 4th

King Charles III Stakes 10th

St James’s Palace Stakes 5th

Windsor Castle Stakes 9th

Albany Stakes 3rd

Chesham Stakes 3rd

Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes 3rd

Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes 13th

Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes 14th

Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes 22nd

King Charles III Stakes WON

King Charles III Stakes 6th

King Charles III Stakes 11th

Windsor Castle Stakes WON

Queen Mary Stakes WON

Norfolk Stakes 9th

Albany Stakes 9th

Chesham Stakes 16th

Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes 2nd

Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes 4th

Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes 5th

King Charles III Stakes 2nd

King Charles III Stakes 6th

King Charles III Stakes 8th

Gold Cup 7th

Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes 4th

Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes 12th

King Charles III Stakes WON

King Charles III Stakes 3rd

King Charles III Stakes 4th

King Charles III Stakes 20th

Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes 2nd

Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes 5th

Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes 14th

Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes 15th

King Charles III Stakes WON

King Charles III Stakes 4th

King Charles III Stakes 7th

Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes 3rd

Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes 10th

Wokingham Handicap 24th

King Charles III Stakes 4th (York) MIGHTY BEAU

ELVSTROEM

CAPE OF GOOD HOPE

KEENELAND SWAN

MIGHTY BEAU

2004 (7) CAPE OF GOOD HOPE

LYDGATE

BOWMAN’S CROSSING

INGRANDIRE

SIR EDWIN LANDSEER

CAPE OF GOOD HOPE

OCEAN OF STORMS

2003 (8) PARISIENNE

CHOISIR

FIREBOLT

VICTORY MOON

AMERICA AMERICA

DESERT GLOW

CHOISIR

MORLUC

Jeff Mullins USA

Tony Vasil AUSTRALIA

David Oughton HONG KONG

Hideyouki Mori JAPAN

Jeff Mullins USA

David Oughton HONG KONG

Eoin Harty USA

David Oughton HONG KONG

Yoshinami Shimizu JAPAN

Christian Wroe UAE

David Oughton HONG KONG

Christian Wroe UAE

Franck Mourier USA

Paul Perry AUSTRALIA

Ivan Allan HONG KONG

Mike De Kock SOUTH AFRICA

Franck Mourier USA

Satish Seemar UAE

Paul Perry AUSTRALIA

Randy Morse USA

King Charles III Stakes 5th

Prince Of Wales’s Stakes 3rd

Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes WON

Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes 10th

Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes 11th

King Charles III Stakes 2nd

King Charles III Stakes 9th

Queen Anne Stakes 7th

Gold Cup 9th

Buckingham Palace Handicap 20th

Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes 3rd

Duke Of Edinburgh Handicap 12th

Coventry Stakes 11th

King Charles III Stakes WON

King Charles III Stakes 9th

Queen Anne Stakes 7th

Queen Mary Stakes 8th

Hampton Court Stakes 11th

Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes WON

Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes 17th

RECORD OF NON-EUROPEAN TRAINERS AT ROYAL

ASCOT BY COUNTRY

AUSTRALIA (45 RUNNERS, 7 WINNERS)

Leon & Troy Corstens AUS

Toby Edmonds AUS

Anthony & Sam Freedman AUS

David & Ben Hayes & Tom Dabernig

Joe Janiak AUS

Ciaron Maher & David Eustace

Paul Messara AUS

John

Gary

Robert Smerdon

Peter

Chris Waller AUS

Tony Vasil AUS

Gai Waterhouse AUS

Fawzi Nass BAH

Ivan Allan HK

Derek Cruz HK

Richard

Tony Millard HK

John Moore HK

David Oughton HK

Danny Shum HK

Ricky Yiu HK

Kazuo Fujisawa JPN

Hideaki Fujiwara JPN

Mitsuru Hashida JPN

Hideyouki Mori JPN

Hidemasa Nakao JPN

Mitsumasa Nakauchida JPN

Masanori Sakaguchi JPN

Yoshinami Shimizu JPN

Yoshito Yahagi JPN

Queen

King

Queen

Prince

Queen

BAHRAIN (2 RUNNERS, NO WINNERS)

HONG KONG (15 RUNNERS, 2 WINNERS)

Queen

Michael Pitmans NZ

Graeme Sanders NZ

NEW ZEALAND

(3 RUNNERS, NO WINNERS)

QATAR

(1 RUNNER, NO WINNERS)

Mohammed Al Attiya QAT

SINGAPORE

(1 RUNNER, NO WINNERS)

Stephen Gray SGP

Mike De Kock SA

SOUTH AFRICA

(10 RUNNERS, NO WINNERS)

Carl O’Callaghan

UNITED ARAB EMIRATES (4 RUNNERS,

NO WINNERS)

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (129 RUNNERS, 14

Tim

Kenny McPeek

Graham

Queen

GROUND AND TIMES

ROYAL ASCOT OFFICIAL GOING 1998 – 2023

DISTANCE

5f(2yo) No Nay Never

ASCOT COURSE RECORDS

June 20, 2013 58.80s 5f Miss Andretti

6f(2yo) Rajasinghe

6f Blue Point

7f(2yo) Pinatubo

7f Galician

1m (2yo) Joshua Tree

1m (rnd) Alpha Centauri

June 19, 2007 57.44s

June 20, 2017 1m 12.39s

May 3, 2017 1m 11.05s

June 22, 2019 1m 25.73s

July 27, 2013 1m 24.28s

September 26, 2009 1m 39.55s

June 22, 2018 1m 35.89s 1m (str) Ribchester

1m 2f The Fugue

1m 4f Novellist

1m 6f Kew Gardens

2m Mizzou

2m 4f Rite Of Passage

2m 5f 159y Pallasator

June 20, 2017 1m 36.60s

June 18, 2014 2m 1.90s

July 27, 2013 2m 24.60s

June 20, 2018 3m 0.89s

April 29, 2015 3m 24.12s

June 17, 2010 4m 16.92s

June 23, 2018 4m 45.24s

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