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Second Day | June 15th 2022

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t is so exciting to have a full-scale Royal Ascot in operation for the ﬁrst time since 2019 – even more so in this very special Platinum Jubilee year. The ﬁve days of Royal Ascot 2022 will be a fabulous display of elite Thoroughbred racing as we celebrate Her Majesty The Queen’s extraordinary achievement. We all hope that another winner in the Royal colours will be added to The Queen’s current tally of 24 winners at the Royal Meeting since 1952.

All of the racecourse enclosures are open again and we are thrilled to be welcoming back everyone who wishes to attend, following a year behind closed doors and then a year with restricted crowds in 2021. We have made some reductions to the capacities across the three main enclosures this year, ensuring that all of our guests will be able to enjoy a little bit more space. Of course, much has changed throughout the last couple of years,

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and on the track the emergence of Hollie Doyle, Cieren Fallon and Marco Ghiani represents a talented new generation of jockeys. Much remains familiar though, and I am sure that many of you will be hoping that Frankie Dettori can add to his already astonishing tally of 76 Royal Ascot winners throughout the week. Ever the showman, at the age of 51 he remains at the top of his game, and who would bet against him eventually getting close to Lester Piggott’s all-time record of 116 winners at the Royal Meeting. We are hugely grateful to QIPCO, Longines and Howden, our three Official Partners, as well as to all our Official Sponsors and Suppliers. This year we welcome Peroni Italia for the first time as the Official Beer of Ascot Racecourse. We also welcome Slingsby as our Official Gin Supplier. We are committed to playing our part in ensuring British racing maintains its position as a worldleading industry. In 2022, we are providing record prize money of £8.65 million across the 35 races – an increase of 18% on 2019 values. Two of the feature events, the Prince of Wales’s Stakes on Wednesday and the renamed Platinum Jubilee Stakes on Saturday, become the first £1 million races at Royal Ascot. Our eight Group 1 races and a total of 19 Pattern or Listed level contests

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attract the greatest concentration of equine talent at a single race meeting anywhere in the world. This year we are expecting competitors from Japan, America, Australia, Ireland, France and Germany, all aiming to take on the leading British hopes. Each of the five days of Royal Ascot are World Pool events, meaning that people betting into the pool benefit from increased liquidity and better value. Hosted by the Hong Kong Jockey Club, with whom we launched the venture in 2019, many countries around the world are expected to bet into the Ascot pool. We look forward to welcoming visitors from across the globe and it will be particularly enjoyable for many friends in the racing world to see each other for the first time in three years. We hope that the millions watching on ITV, Sky Sports Racing, NBC in the USA and Green Channel Japan, as well as many other global networks, enjoy it just as much as those of us lucky enough to be present. I hope that you have a wonderful week. Yours sincerely

Sir Francis Brooke Bt. Her Majesty’s Representative & Chairman

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features Welcome from Sir Francis Brooke Bt Contents Ascot History Ascot Remembers Lester Piggott An Instinct for success Royal Ascot Racing Club A Century of History The Windsor Greys Royal Ascot Millinery Phillip Treacy Q & A ROA Meets The Woodway 20 Looking Ahead World Pool Leading Jockeys Race Histories Leading Trainers Longines Breeders' Cup Your Royal Ascot Race Guide

contributors Carole Denford, Catherine Austin, Julian Muscat, Royal Ascot Oﬃcial Magazine

photography Adobe Stock, Alamy, Ascot Photo Library, cranhamphoto.com, Kevin Davies, Royal Collection Trust, Getty.

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BELOW LEFT: A PORTRAIT OF QUEEN ANNE, WHO CAN BE THANKED FOR ASCOT’S EXISTENCE

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ew sporting venues can match the rich heritage and history of Ascot Racecourse. Over the past 300 years, Ascot has established itself as a national institution, with Royal Ascot becoming the centrepiece of the British social calendar and the ultimate stage for the best racehorses in the world.

It was Queen Anne who, in 1711, ﬁrst saw the potential for a racecourse at Ascot (in those days called East Cote). Whilst out riding near Windsor Castle she came upon an area of open heath that looked, in her words, “ideal for horses to gallop at full stretch”. 6

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THE FIRST RACE MEETING The first race meeting ever held at Ascot took place later that year, on Saturday 11th August. The inaugural event was Her Majesty’s Plate, worth 100 guineas and open to any horse, mare or gelding over six years of age. Each horse was required to carry a weight of 12 stone and the seven runners were all English hunters – rather different to the speedy thoroughbreds that race on the Flat today. The nature of the contest also bore little resemblance to modern-day racing at Ascot. That race consisted of three separate heats, each four miles long – about the length of today’s Grand National course. The winning horse would have required tremendous stamina, but sadly there is no record of who claimed that first plate. Queen Anne’s gift to racing, founding the Royal Racecourse, is marked by the tradition of opening Royal Ascot with the Queen Anne Stakes. THE FIRST RACECOURSE The racecourse was laid out by William Lowen, assisted by a team including a carpenter, a painter and a racing administrator. The first permanent building was erected around 1794 by a local Windsor builder. Holding 1,650 people, it was used for almost 50 years. In 1813, Parliament passed an Act of Enclosure, which ensured that the Ascot Heath would be kept and used as a racecourse for the public in the future. Racing at Ascot was now secure.

ABOVE: CUPDAY AT ASCOT CIRCA 1800s

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BELOW: THE ASCOT GOLD CUP 1834 BY JAMES POLLARD

ROYAL ASCOT The precise origins of the Royal Meeting are unclear, as the event evolved from the ﬁrst four-day meeting that took place in 1768. The meeting as it’s known today only really started to take shape with the introduction of the Gold Cup in 1807. Royal Ascot was the only race meeting held at Ascot until 1939. The Gold Cup remains the feature race of the third day of Royal Ascot, traditionally the busiest day of the week, when high fashion and exquisite millinery take centre stage alongside Flat racing’s most elite stayers. In 2009, Yeats, ridden by Johnny Murtagh and trained by Aidan O’Brien, won his fourth consecutive Gold Cup – a magniﬁcent achievement, and one that Stradivarius just failed to emulate in 2021 having won the previous three renewals. 8

MANAGING ASCOT Although founded by a Queen and located on Crown property, the administration of Ascot is handled on behalf of the Crown by a representative appointed by the monarch. Up until 1901, the racecourse was managed on the sovereign’s behalf by the Master of the Royal Buckhounds. In 1901, Lord Churchill was appointed as His Majesty’s Representative, responsible for running the course and determining entrance to the Royal Enclosure. The Ascot Authority was established in 1913 by an Act of Parliament, with His Majesty’s Representative becoming Senior Trustee. Today,

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RECENT HIGHLIGHTS There have been several landmark occasions since Ascot Racecourse reopened in 2006, and none more memorable than two special Gold Cup days – when Yeats completed his four-timer of Gold Cup wins in 2009 and when The Queen herself won the stayers’ championship with Estimate in 2013. In 2011, Ascot celebrated its tercentenary and staged the inaugural QIPCO British Champions Day, now the culmination of the European elite Flat-racing season. The great Frankel won the Queen Elizabeth II Stakes on Champions Day in 2011, and the curtain came down on the career of oﬃcially the best horse of all time when he won the Champion Stakes a year later.

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In 2012, Ascot Racecourse was at the very heart of the country’s celebrations to mark The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee, with the Golden Jubilee Stakes renamed the Diamond Jubilee Stakes and won by the great Australian mare Black Caviar. Ascot has continued to cement its reputation as Europe’s premier destination for the best horses in the world. In recent years it has been the Americans who have had most success, with Tepin’s win in the 2016 Queen Anne Stakes and Lady Aurelia’s King’s Stand Stakes victory the following year being two notable highlights. The latter ﬁlly was trained by Wesley Ward, who has now saddled an impressive 12 winners at the Royal Meeting. While the grandeur of the Royal Meeting takes centre stage each June, Ascot is also renowned for hosting Europe’s premier midsummer middle-distance contest the following month. The King George VI and Queen Elizabeth QIPCO Stakes has been won by many of racing’s most distinguished champions, including Nijinsky, Mill Reef, Dancing Brave, Nashwan, Galileo and – more recently – the remarkable mare Enable, who in July 2020 made history by becoming the ﬁrst horse to win three renewals of this prestigious prize. #RoyalAscot

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Lester Piggott Lester Piggott passed away in May this year at the age of 86. In Ascot’s three-hundred-plus-year history no jockey has dominated the Royal Meeting like him. His tally of 116 Royal Ascot winners stands alone in the modern era, a total that is unlikely to be surpassed and one that came at a time when the meeting was just four days long. 10

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iggott’s ﬁrst Royal Ascot victory came in 1952 on Malka’s Boy for trainer Walter Nightingall in the Wokingham Stakes. ‘The Long Fellow’ went on to be associated with some of the greatest horses to have graced Royal Ascot.

He won the Gold Cup a record 11 times, including a then-record threetimes on Sagaro in 1975, 1976 and 1977, one on board Le Moss and a brace with Ardross in 1981 and 1982. In modern history, he also remains the most successful jockey in the King’s Stand Stakes, Royal Hunt Cup, Norfolk Stakes, Coronation Stakes and Platinum Jubilee Stakes (formerly the Cork and Orrery Stakes). His seven winners in the King’s Stand Stakes included three for Vincent O’Brien in the 1970s as well as one of the leading post-war sprinters, Right Boy, in 1957 who he subsequently partnered to victory in the 1958 and 1959 Cork and Orrery Stakes. Of those 116 winners, he rode 18 apiece for trainers Noel Murless and Vincent O’Brien. Twice he rode eight winners at a single meeting, in 1965 and 1975. Success at Royal Ascot wasn’t limited to the saddle either as when he brieﬂy turned his hand to training in the mid1980s he sent out Cutting Blade to win the Coventry Stakes in 1986. After famously returning to the saddle, his ﬁnal winner at the Royal Meeting was College Chapel in the 1993 Cork and Orrery Stakes, at the age of 57.

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Piggott went on to enjoy success as a breeder being the joint ownerbreeder of Superstar Leo who won the Norfolk Stakes in 2000. He also part-owned Mont Etoile, trained by his son-in-law William Haggas, who won the Ribblesdale Stakes in 2006. He is therefore the only known person to have ridden, trained, owned and bred a winner at Royal Ascot. A statue of Lester Piggott sculpted by William Newton was unveiled at Ascot Racecourse in 2019 and stands on the Brigadier Gerard Lawn. Speaking during the unveiling, Piggott said, “I have enjoyed some great days at Royal Ascot. Everybody looked forward to this meeting. To win the Gold Cup once is special and I was very lucky to win the race on 11 occasions. "I rode some brilliant horses in the race including Sagaro, but probably the best was a ﬁlly called Gladness. It has been a very lucky course for me." ROYAL ASCOT HIGHLIGHTS • Total Royal Ascot winners - 116 • First Royal Ascot winner – Malka’s Boy in the 1952 Wokingham Stakes • Last Royal Ascot winner – College Chapel in the 1993 Cork and Orrery Stakes • Gold Cup wins – 11 including three on Sagaro in 1975, 1976 and 1977 • Eight winners in a single Royal Ascot twice in 1965 and 1975

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An instinct for success

Leading racehorse trainer Eve Johnson Houghton is a key ﬁgure at Royal Ascot, with two big winners to date, and a Colts and Fillies Club horse in training. Catherine Austen catches up with her ahead of the 2022 Royal Meeting

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his is the most exciting time of year – the sun is shining, the horses are starting to work and all your geese are swans,” says racehorse trainer Eve Johnson Houghton.

so much that I couldn’t do it up. I recall really clearly being in the stands [during the race] and realising that we could win this.”

It’s late March, and the start of the Flat season on turf is just a few days away. By the time you read this, Eve will know which of her geese are indeed swans. Perhaps one of them will be Miss Metropolitan, the sweet chestnut threeyear-old ﬁlly that Eve trains for the Ascot Colts and Fillies Club. At this stage, anything and everything is possible.

“It was extraordinary. I was ﬂoating on air for the rest of the week. And it wasn’t a substandard race – Lord Glitters was second, and he won the race the following year and has picked up Group races all over the world since. My horse ran way above his best that day, but if that’s going to happen, why not in the Queen Anne Stakes?”

But this positive, breezy outlook is typical of the Blewbury-based trainer, exempliﬁed by her decision in 2018 to run Accidental Agent in the Group 1 Queen Anne Stakes at Royal Ascot.

Accidental Agent, now eight, remains the central ﬁgure at Eve’s yard, and delighted everybody when winning a handicap at Newmarket last summer. He has since started 2022 in tremendous form, winning again at Newmarket in April and ﬁnishing a close second in the Victoria Cup at Ascot in May.

Owned and bred by Eve’s mother Gaie, Accidental Agent, then four, had won plenty of prize money, but in handicaps. The nearest he had come to Group class had been runner-up spot in a Listed race the previous autumn, but Eve, with the instinct and equine understanding stamped into her DNA by generations of canny, competitive horsemen and women, knew he could be better than that. “Everyone was telling me that he had no chance, but I really thought he could ﬁnish in the ﬁrst four,” she says. “I remember being in the car park before racing trying to pin my Royal Enclosure badge on, and my hand was shaking the Royal Ascot Insider

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Win he did, at 33/1 under stable jockey Charlie Bishop, handing Eve her ﬁrst Group 1 and ﬁrst Royal Ascot success.

“He’s in great form – so happy and really well,” she says aﬀectionately. “He knows he’s the king of the castle and thinks he’s the best thing since sliced bread. His box overlooks the garden, and when you stop and talk to him, he purrs at you. We gelded him because we couldn’t bear the thought of him being a ‘bad’ stallion somewhere, and he’s here for life. “My mother has done really well with breeding some very good horses. They

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“I really enjoy getting a horse “I to win any race, whatever his or her ability”

all stemmed from a mare my father bought from Lord Leverhulme called Sirnelta. She was our foundation mare and every generation has bred a Group horse, from Bannister, Astaire and Prize Exhibit, to Mohaather, Madame Tantzy 14

and, of course, Accidental Agent,” she explains. “The latest foal we have is out of Roodle, who is the dam of Accidental Agent. She is a beautiful ﬁlly foal by Frankel, which we are all very excited about. #RoyalAscot

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shouting him home was so brilliant and very exciting,” she recalls. It should give hope to the many owners who don’t have millions to spend at the sales that the Havana Gold son cost just 10,000gns at the Tattersalls Ascot sale in September 2020. Chipotle was one of three horses bought to run as two-year-olds for the Woodway 20 syndicate and then to be sold – which he was, at the Tattersalls Autumn Horses in Training sale last October for 210,000gns to the new Saudi Arabia-owned Nadj Stud operation. A cheap Royal Ascot winner sold for a thumping proﬁt – that’s the dream, surely? Unsurprisingly, the syndicate members have signed up for another go. In fact, one of this year’s horses, Whistle And Flute, has already won at Bath and ﬁnished second on 16

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includes her, Eve is one of around 12 women trainers to have scored at this most prestigious of all meetings. “I remember longing to go to the Royal Meeting as a teenager, and having to wait until I was 18,” says Eve. “I’ve been every year since and love it. It’s my favourite meeting – the best horses run, you see all your mates, and the atmosphere is just so exciting. I always have old friends to stay on the Tuesday and Wednesday nights, and we go racing together. It’s very special.” Will there be a Royal winner for Woodway Stables in 2022? “Every year, that is my aim,” she says. “I don’t have a huge yard – around 80 horses – and I’m always trying to up the quality of the horses I train. Every year, I say I want a Royal Ascot winner and a couple of Group winners, but I really enjoy getting a horse to win any race, whatever his or her ability. I have some lovely owners, including, of course, the Ascot Colts and Fillies Club who own Miss Metropolitan, and I love seeing them get pleasure out of their horses.” Let’s hope there’s a swan – or, at least, a cygnet – waiting to unfurl its wings in Eve’s yard this year. the Royal Ascot Insider

WHAT IS THE ASCOT COLTS AND FILLIES CLUB? Since its launch in 2002, the free Colts and Fillies Club, for children aged 17 and under, has made horse racing more accessible for younger racegoers. The club offers children a unique insight into racing with a great deal of fun and excitement along the way. Membership currently stands at around 16,000 and all activities are free of charge. New members receive a metal membership badge, a welcome booklet containing information and fun activities and an Ascot pen. They can also collect a Colts and Fillies baseball cap on their first visit to Ascot. Colts and Fillies members receive regular newsletters sharing details on exclusive club events, competitions and family racedays (which feature special activities just for members). The newsletters also update members on their club horse, with opportunities to represent the club as an owner when she runs or to visit the stable to see her at home and learn all about how a racehorse is trained. To join the club, or for further information, visit coltsandfillies.co.uk

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“If you have tasted being part of a horse that’s run at that level, then you really have sipped from the golden chalice” THE HON. HARRY HERBERT, RACING MANAGER, ROYAL ASCOT RACING CLUB

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A bastion of sociability and style, with superb benefits, wonderful facilities and a devotion to the exceptional. Exclusive, extraordinary and endless fun, the Royal Ascot Racing Club invites you to explore a truly unparalleled experience. Offering exemplary style and comfort at one of the world’s premier racecourses, this is much more than a racing club – it is a topflight ownership experience providing unprecedented access to the very heart of world-class Flat racing. As well as some of the world’s finest racing at Ascot’s twenty six racedays, including Royal Ascot, Members also benefit from the Club’s ownership of meticulously selected thoroughbred racehorses and enjoy stable visits to some of the best trainers in the country, all racing luminaries of extraordinary expertise. Other highlights include an annual Newmarket visit with dinner & overnight stay, regular bloodstock updates, viewing of new yearlings at Ascot and owners’ badge privileges at other racecourses. Within the magnificent Grandstand, Members have access to two beautiful Club Rooms, the first overlooking the unsaddling enclosure and the second the winning line. Dining at the Club is an impeccable experience courtesy of exquisite food by Rhubarb Food and Design, matched with the highest levels of hospitality and service.

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A CENTURY OF

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Julian Muscat explores how the Aga Khan III’s passion for British racing began and how his legacy continues…

n this day 100 years ago the first act in one of the most significant chapters in turf history unfolded at Royal Ascot. The Queen Mary Stakes was won by the Aga Khan III’s filly, Coz. Coz was the Aga Khan’s first runner in Britain. Her debut was eagerly awaited: she had been galloping with rare zest at her trainer Dick Dawson’s Whatcombe Stables, and she did not disappoint. The famous chocolateand-brown silks entered the hallowed Winners’ Enclosure at Royal Ascot, where they would be seen with increasing frequency over the next 40 years. One century later, it is no

exaggeration to cite Coz as the first building block in an unparalleled equine dynasty. The second would come three days later, when Tricky Aunt, also debuting for the Aga Khan, ran away with the Windsor Castle Stakes. They were the first of many such triumphs: between 1924 and 1952 the Aga Khan would be the leading owner in Britain no less than 13 times. The first of those accolades came just two years after Coz had made her winning debut. Coz was thus the trailblazer. A 5,000 guineas purchase, she was among a handful of yearlings bought on the Aga Khan’s behalf in 1921. Also among that first batch were Bombay Duck, winner of the Richmond Stakes, and

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Paola, the Cheveley Park Stakes winner who won the 1923 Coronation Stakes at Royal Ascot the following year. The Aga Khan was ﬁrmly up and running. At the close of 1922 Coz was feted as the best two-year-old ﬁlly in Britain, and she went on to make a striking impact as a broodmare. Her 1927 foal, named Costaki Pasha, won the following year’s Chesham Stakes at the Royal Meeting, while her foal of 1928, Ruston Pasha, did likewise when dead-heating in the same race in 1929. Ruston Pasha’s victory was part of an extraordinary Royal Ascot sequence posted by the Aga Khan in a seminal year for his two-yearolds. Dawson primed four of them for the meeting – and all of them won. Qurrat-Al-Aim obliged in the Queen Mary Stakes on opening day,

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Blenheim captured the New Stakes (now Norfolk) on Wednesday and Teacup the Windsor Castle Stakes on Thursday ahead of Ruston Pasha’s Chesham Stakes triumph on Friday. Although Qarrat-Al-Aim returned to Royal Ascot the following year to win the Coronation Stakes in 1930, the real star of the quartet was Blenheim, who gave the Aga Khan the first of his five victories in the Derby. The Aga Khan III was seven years old when he became the 48th hereditary leader of the Shia Ismaili Muslims on the death of his father in 1885. He was already among the racing elite in India when he first visited Britain, aged 20, in 1898. That summer he went to the Spring Meeting at Epsom, returned one month later for the Derby to watch Jeddah win at 100-1, and paid his first

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visit to Royal Ascot, where he was granted a Royal Household Badge for the Royal Enclosure. Before long the Aga Khan was in the vanguard of the fashion for gentleman to wear ﬂowers in their jacket buttonholes. It was the start of an enduring love aﬀair with the sport. However, it wasn’t until 1904 that the Aga Khan resolved to become involved in breeding racehorses. He was urged to do so by Colonel HallWalker, later Lord Wavertree, who had established a stud in Co Kildare, Ireland. In a subsequent letter to a friend, the Aga Khan wrote: “It was entirely due to Lord Wavertree and my personal friendship for him that I started to race on the English Turf.

I would probably never have been known as an owner west of Suez had he not, during and after my visit to Tully in 1904, urged me to take up racing in England.” That same friendship would later prompt the Aga Khan to buy land in Ireland on which to breed horses. Most of the Aga Khan’s early purchases were ﬁllies that would become the bedrock of his breeding operation. None was more precious to him than the ﬁlly who was bought in the second batch of yearlings acquired in 1922. At 9,100 guineas she was the most expensive yearling of that century, yet she would prove a veritable bargain. Named Mumtaz Mahal after the seventeenth-century Empress

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Consort of the Mughal Empire, the grey filly emulated Coz’s Royal Ascot triumph in winning the 1923 Queen Mary Stakes by 10 lengths. She was by The Tetrarch, one of the greatest two-year-olds of all time, out of Lady Josephine, winner of the Coventry Stakes in 1914. Mumtaz Mahal was so quick she earned herself the sobriquet “The Flying Filly”. She won five times as a two-year-old to finish top of the class, after which she claimed two important sprints the following season. However, it was as a broodmare that Mumtaz Mahal truly excelled – notably when her daughter, Mumtaz Begum, produced the pre-eminent, breed-shaping sire, Nasrullah. Other great horses descending from Mumtaz Mahal include Petite Etoile, Shergar and Zarkava. Even now, with the Aga Khan III’s grandson, Aga Khan IV, at the helm, much of the success of the Aga Khan Studs is attributable to Mumtaz Mahal and her clan. The Aga Khan’s association with Royal Ascot ran deep. He dispersed much of his bloodstock holdings during the Second World War as the racing scene contracted sharply. The Royal Meeting had not been staged since 1939 when racing returned to Ascot in 1945. Many of the traditional races were held there over a series of one-day meetings. At the first of them in June, the Aga Khan won both the

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Coventry Stakes with Khaled and the Queen Mary with Rivaz. Two years later, on Princess Elizabeth’s marriage to Prince Philip in 1947, the Aga Khan gave the future Queen one of his homebred racehorses as a wedding present. Sadly however, Astrakhan was of little account; she wasn’t up to running at the Royal Meeting. But there was an infinitely more successful reprise in 2013 when Estimate, a filly given to Her Majesty The Queen by the Aga Khan’s grandson as an 80th birthday present, carried the royal silks to victory in the Gold Cup. For all his success, the Aga Khan was preoccupied with the sizeable cost of maintaining his racing and breeding empires. It was a concern he often amplified in public, so it came as no great surprise when he announced in 1954 that he was leaving Britain to race in France, where prizemoney levels were much higher. This insistence on a financial return on his investments prompted him to sell the first three of his Derby winners to the US interests, which provoked much criticism at the time. However, the Aga Khan’s famous chocolate-and-brown silks continued to be seen on British racecourses until his death in 1957. Scarcely could the scale of his impact have been envisaged when Coz blitzed to her Queen Mary Stakes victory 100 years ago.

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Royal Ascot Local Schools Art Competition 2022 Our annual Local Schools Art Competition took place for the fifth year in 2022 with children aged between 4-14 years invited to enter one of six different age categories. This year, the theme focused on imagery to represent Her Majesty The Queen and the Platinum Jubilee. Winning schools received £1,000 with the individual winners and runners-up receiving Amazon vouchers. The students were also invited to attend a celebratory tea on Victoria Cup Day at Ascot which took place on 9th May 2022. Sian Bell, who created the overall favourite, as chosen by Ascot Racecourse Supports’ Racing Ambassador, Ryan Moore, was also given the honour of presenting trophies to winning connections.

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The 2022 winning entries by age group were as follows :

ISABELLE LILLIE / AGE 5 / ST FRANCIS CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL

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TOM SANFORD / AGE 7 / ST FRANCIS CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL

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ALEXANDRA BARNETT / AGE 11 / ASCOT HEATH PRIMARY SCHOOL

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CLARA TONEY / AGE 11 / CHARTERS SCHOOL

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LOTTIE FURST / AGE 14 / CHARTERS SCHOOL

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RYAN MOORE’S FAVOURITE

SIAN BELL / AGE 12 / CHARTERS SCHOOL

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Grace & Majesty

The magniﬁcent Windsor Greys have been faithfully drawing the carriages of royalty – and delighting crowds of spectators – since the 19th century. Behind the scenes, a lot of thought and eﬀort goes into their selection, care and training.

ABOVE: THE ROYAL PROCESSION AT ASCOT THROUGH HISTORY, FROM 1951 (LEFT) TO THE MODERN DAY

nyone who has witnessed the pomp and ceremony of a jubilee procession, the State Opening of Parliament or a royal wedding – such as that of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge in 2011 – will likely have seen the majestic grey horses that proudly pull the royal carriages. Selected for their colour, temperament and stamina, the Windsor Greys (sonamed as they used to be kept at Windsor) stand at a commanding height of at least 16.1 hands (1.65 metres) at the withers – and they have been horses of choice for The Royal Family since the reign of Queen Victoria. Today, Windsor Greys draw carriages carrying Her Majesty The Queen, other members of The Royal Family, and guests on state visits. 26

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Young horses are ﬁrst handled at the stud at Hampton Court Palace, but training doesn’t start until they are nearly four years old, when they are moved to Windsor Castle and ﬁrst get used to a bridle and saddle. Most will accept a rider on their back after six weeks, and they can then be introduced to harness work. 28

When on duty, the Windsor Greys are stabled at the Royal Mews, Buckingham Palace, which is part of the Transport Division of the Queen’s Household. Under the control of the Crown Equerry and headed by the Master of the Horse – whose symbolic responsibility for moving the monarch around the country by road dates back #RoyalAscot

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nearly 1,000 years – the Mews is a living community whose staff live with their families on site and are on call for all The Queen’s public engagements. There, the horses are put into three ‘sets’ – Windsor Greys, Hacks and Back Boxes – each with eight to 10 horses housed together in separate loose boxes. A groom is assigned to care for two horses within the set, and, because horses have very individual personalities, careful thought is given to match grooms with horses, and to pair horses with compatible temperaments when pulling carriages. The Mews horses are exercised in Hyde Park and St James’s Park and on the roads around Buckingham Palace, as it’s important that they get used to London traffic. Specific training for carriage work takes place in the riding school at the Royal Mews, where the horses are taught certain movements and learn vocal commands. Young horses are also exposed to sights and sounds such as waving flags, music and cheering, so they are not frightened when they first take part in a procession. Inexperienced horses tend to be put at the back of the procession and are usually paired with an older, steadier horse until they gain confidence. The eight Windsor Greys who draw the heavy Gold State Coach are specially prepared for the occasion by pulling a carriage laden with rubber the Royal Ascot Insider

tyres. The weight is progressively increased by adding bags of sand until it reaches four tonnes. Three or four days before a big state occasion or royal procession, a rehearsal takes place early in the morning to avoid traffic and to ensure that the timings are correct. The horses travel around the country in horseboxes for royal engagements throughout the year, but in August and September they are ‘turned away’ into fields at Hampton Court Palace for a well-deserved holiday. The Queen takes an active interest in the Royal Mews, naming all horses that have been bred at the Hampton Court Stud and recognising each and every one – even though the Windsor Greys, for example, were chosen to form identical pairs where possible! She also makes the final decisions as to which carriages will be used in state processions, in discussion with the Crown Equerry. You may have seen the Windsor Greys recently at the Platinum Jubilee Pageant, drawing The Gold State Coach GREETING THE GREYS See the royal carriages, coaches, horses and stables for yourself. The Royal Mews, home to the Windsor Greys when on duty, is open to the public until 2nd October 2022. Visit rct.uk for more details. #RoyalAscot

Welcoming Our Heroes

scot Racecourse is again proud to welcome the three principal single Service Armed Forces charities, namely the Royal Navy and Royal Marines Charity, ABF The Soldiers’ Charity and the RAF Benevolent Fund. Each charity works tirelessly to support military personnel, past and present, and their families in times of need with a wide range of practical, emotional and ﬁnancial support. They would not, however, be able to provide this vital level of care without the public’s support. Our long-term support of the charities includes a donation from the sale of certain beverages across our enclosures during Royal Ascot, which in 2019 amounted to over £17,000. Our concessionaires also donate a percentage of their sales on the days they are with us.

The charities are also our oﬃcial bucket collectors on Wednesday and Friday and are always generously supported by our racegoers. You can ﬁnd out more about these charities and their vital work by reading the stories on the following page.

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CASE STUDIES ROYAL NAVY AND ROYAL MARINES CHARITY (RNRMC)

ABF THE SOLDIERS’ CHARITY

n November 2021, the RNRMC, and its supporting partner Greenwich Hospital, provided a grant of £50,000 to Erskine. This grant will support Erskine’s sector-leading care at The Erskine Home, Bishopton for RNRMC beneficiaries. Erskine cares for many Navy and Marines Veterans including Craig McDermott, a Royal Navy gunner who served in the Falklands on board the HMS Antrim at just 17 years old. Following an illness, Craig is now at Erskine benefitting from the expert support of their dedicated staff.

“The work that Erskine does for so many veterans cannot be underestimated, without Erskine, I don’t know where I’d be now. It has done so much for me, it has provided me with a lifeline” Craig McDermott Read more here:

hen Argentina invaded the Falkland Islands, Denzil, then aged 25, was a Lance Corporal in the Anti-Tank Platoon, 3rd Battalion, The Parachute Regiment. During the Battle of Mount Longdon, he was hit by a mortar bomb and suﬀered serious injuries, losing his left leg.

In recent years, his steep and uneven driveway was preventing him from leaving his house. The charity helped fund essential resurfacing work, so Denzil can enjoy life with much greater independence and freedom. Read more here:

ROYAL AIR FORCE BENEVOLENT FUND AF veteran John Lambert overpaid tens of thousands of pounds for the care he received between May and December 2020, when his local authority should have been contributing to his fees. The RAF Benevolent Fund’s advice and advocacy team stepped in and took the case all the way to the Ombudsman, ensuring no other family would be put in the same position. The Lambert family were refunded more than £45,000 after an ombudsman ruled that the council had breached its duty of care to step in. Sadly, John passed away in November 2021, but John’s daughter Jane said: "I don't know where we would be without the Fund – they helped us in our darkest hour.” Read more here:

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V I V I EN S H ER I FF Vivien Sheriff’s studio sits at the forefront of contemporary British millinery, spearheading a renaissance in bespoke and luxurious designs. The Royal Wedding in 2011 was the most exciting time for the brand, as Sheriff recounts: “The world’s press came to our little corner of Wiltshire following our dressing of Kate Middleton for her first official engagement” and of multiple heads for the wedding in the April. Sheriff has been honoured to continue to dress members of The Royal Family, plus international celebrities. 32

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Pièce de résistance Carole Denford reveals the designers who make up this year’s Royal Ascot Millinery Collective, in association with Fenwick, and the spectacular creations they have brought to life exclusively for the 2022 Royal Meeting. L I S A TA N London-based Lisa Tan creates elegant, sculptural designs using traditional millinery techniques and materials. Her signature style fuses classic elements with a modern edge to produce distinctive silhouettes with a less-is-more aesthetic. Tan particularly enjoys working with sinamay, especially on the bias. A long-time supporter of the sport, racing millinery is Tan’s speciality and her unique knowledge of racewear is sought after in the UK, US and Australia by clients, stylists and media alike. She has been a regular contributor to racing fashion commentary for Channel 4, ITV and World Horse Racing. the Royal Ascot Insider

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EDW I N A I B B OT S O N Edwina Ibbotson’s hats have graced the heads of Royal Ascot’s best dressed for the last 30 years, and often feature in the Royal Ascot Style Guide. Ibbotson considers the silhouette to be the most important feature of a hat, helping to produce feminine, flattering lines and shapes that are beautiful from all angles. Her styles range from classic to more elaborate fashion pieces. Working from her shop and studio in Battersea, Ibbotson’s pieces are made to order and individually designed to complement each client’s style. M AG G I E M OW B R AY Maggie Mowbray originally studied printmaking, working on abstract paper pieces and ink paintings. She exhibited in small art galleries as well as larger venues, including the Royal Scottish Academy annual shows and the Edinburgh Art Festival. Millinery was an easy transition to make after learning specific skills through online courses, manuals and old millinery books. From her showroom in Edinburgh, Mowbray creates pieces for her clients that combine creativity with functionality and evoke a timeless elegance. Designs are modern, clean and unfussy, with details and lines composed in such a way as to complement the woman who wears them. S T EP H EN J O N E S O B E Born in Cheshire and schooled in Liverpool, Stephen Jones burst on to the London fashion scene during its explosion of eccentric street style in the late ’70s. By 1980, Jones had opened his first millinery salon in the heart of London’s Covent Garden and it soon became a place of pilgrimage and patronage for rock stars and royalty alike. Since the early ’80s, he has collaborated with designers from Vivienne Westwood and Claude Montana, through to, currently, Thom Browne and Christian Dior, creating headwear as an integral component in some of the most memorable runway spectacles. Jones adds the exclamation mark to every fashion statement! 34

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V I C TO R I A G R A N T Established in 2011, Victoria Grant is hailed as a key contributor to the enduring popularity of the British millinery scene. Known for her eccentric take on millinery and her ability to celebrate each client’s distinctiveness, be they from the world of music, art or fashion, her hats are both arresting and awe-inspiring. Fusing her interests in couture and British heritage, Victoria gained inspiration from a very young age by visiting the Honourable Artillery Company with her father, who is now a pikeman with the Pikemen & Musketeers. Victoria’s passion for British heritage and culture is clearly evident in her design and aesthetic. JESSICA COLLINS , BOMBINI STUDIO Jessica Collins completed a fine art degree working in mixed media, portraying emotions and experiences through textiles and texture. She was influenced enormously by her love of nature and obsession with all things floral. Based in Hertfordshire, Collins launched Bombini Studio in 2019 – Bombini being the name of the insect tribe to which bumblebees belong. Bees were much loved by her grandfather, who was passionate about honey and flowers. Collins’s work carries through this fascination with its visual appeal and strong colour palettes. Her most successful platform is Instagram, where her pieces are instantly recognisable.

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S A R A H M A R S H A L L , J O H N B OY D H AT S John Boyd Hats is a much-loved couture milliners established in the 1940s, now under the ownership of Mr John Boyd MBE’s protégé, Sarah Marshall. Her team of milliners make bespoke hats using traditional skills and techniques, and high-quality contemporary and vintage materials. In 2021 the label relaunched, moving to a beautiful new shop in Marylebone’s New Quebec Street. The John Boyd aesthetic has always been elegant, fun and striking – qualities that Marshall now continues to develop, maintaining the brand’s prestigious reputation.

W I L L I A M C H A M B ER S William Chambers is a leading British milliner who creates handmade hats that are stocked in the country’s top department stores. He launched William Chambers Millinery in 2008 and opened his hat shop and atelier in Glasgow city centre in 2014. Chambers seeks to modernise millinery, combining the avant-garde with a fresh look at how we dress the head today. His inspiration comes from many sources, especially from his own flower-filled back garden. J U S T I N E B R A D L E Y- H I L L Justine Bradley-Hill is a British milliner with an eclectic, luxury vibe, handcrafting her bespoke and ready-to-wear designs from her studio based in the Yorkshire Dales since 2002. Bradley-Hill brings innovative design to traditional techniques; with a background in textiles, her expertise is in the materials she works with and how she translates them into stylish, wearable silhouettes. Passionate about the traditional craft of millinery, Bradley-Hill has also been sharing her knowledge for more than 10 years, offering bespoke one-to-one millinery tuition, masterclass workshops and yearly courses from her studio.

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P H I L I P T R E AC Y O B E Handcrafted sculptural masterpieces showcase the fantastical imagination of Philip Treacy OBE, who for more than 25 years has created couture hats that draw admiration and surprise in equal measure and transform the ordinary into the extraordinary. Rewarded with an honorary OBE for his service to the British fashion industry in 2007, Treacy has also won the title of British Accessory Designer of the Year at the British Fashion Awards five times! Using fashion catwalks as his platform to inspire and to challenge perceptions of the hat, his clients include the Duchess of Cornwall, Lady Gaga, Grace Jones, Madonna and Kate Moss. SARAH CANT Sarah Cant is a couture milliner devoted to making hats and headpieces from the finest materials – with an immaculate finish. She produces seasonal collections and works to commission, and her hats are worn by stylish racegoers, wedding guests and members of The Royal Family. Cant is Course Director for the highly regarded Higher National Certificate in Millinery at Morley College in London, and in 2010 published Hats! Making Classic Hats and Headpieces in Fabric, Felt and Straw, which is now widely used as a teaching tool for millinery courses.

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Talking heads

Challenging perceptions, exercising the imagination and bringing the feel-good factor to fashion, couture hat designer Philip Treacy OBE is a familiar face on the Royal Ascot scene. Busy working on his SS22 collection, we managed to catch up with him for an exclusive quick-ﬁ quick-ﬁre re interview

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What is your favourite memory from Royal Ascot? Royal Ascot is always about a moment in time. Royal Ascot is a feeling! The beauty of the horses! The colours of the jockey silks against the green of the grass! The elegance of the men’s morning suits and, of course, the hats, which have the ability to thrill both the wearer and the observer.

Talk us through your designs and creative approach to your SS22 collection… I have an opportunity to inﬂuence how people see hats in the 21st century, so every season I develop new shapes and ideas, constantly challenging what a hat can look like. Where do you ﬁnd inspiration for your designs? I am inspired by the enthusiasm of women from all over the world who love wearing hats. the Royal Ascot Insider

When they try my hats on in my shop at Elizabeth Street, London, they are transported. With Royal Ascot returning in all its glory for 2022, what does the Royal Meeting mean to you and the world of millinery? For all hat designers, Royal Ascot is the ultimate moment of expression of our craft. It is the reason we exist and survive! It’s also our greatest source of inspiration. #RoyalAscot

Hat wearing feels like it is having a resurgence at the moment, with many fashion houses and couture designers opting to feature them… Today, hats are worn for ultimate moments in people’s lives, and Royal Ascot is one of these moments. If you were to create the hat of all hats, what might it look like? The pursuit of creating the ‘hat of all hats’ holds the essence of what makes hat designers do what they do. The next hat is always going to be the best one of all! 39

T H E ROA M E ETS

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As the voice of Owners, the ROA are consistently promoting the impact and beneﬁts of ownership whilst working to make ownership more rewarding.

nce again we will be hailing our popular “ROA Owner of the Day” for Royal Ascot, which showcases an owner with a runner at the meeting. Today’s (Wednesday 15 June) ROA Owner of the Day is the Woodway 20, who own Whistle And Flute, a runner in the Windsor Castle Stakes (5.35pm). A whistle and ﬂute (suit, in other words) will be the order of the day for thousands of gents at Royal Ascot on Wednesday, and maybe a few ladies too, and if lightning happens to strike twice it will be in the Windsor Castle Stakes as well.

A year ago the Listed contest went to 22-1 chance Chipotle, trained by Eve Johnson Houghton for the Woodway 20, and connections are back for more with Whistle And Flute, who comes into the race with similar credentials. Both colts had three runs under their belt coming into the meeting, with Chipotle having won his first couple of races before finishing down the field at Sandown - hence his Windsor Castle SP - while Whistle And Flute was also a winner on debut at Bath before a decent second on Royal Ascot trials day at the Berkshire track in April (the same race that Chipotle had won 12 months #RoyalAscot

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earlier), but then last time at Beverley things didn’t go so well as he ﬁnished in rear in the Two Year Old Trophy Conditions Stakes. The Woodway 20 - which takes its name from the yard in Blewbury, Oxfordshire where Johnson Houghton trains - is in only its second year and to say the ﬁrst went pretty well is to put it extremely mildly.

“It’s a mix of people, most of them have got to know each other pretty well, and they love it. They’ve really enjoyed themselves, and you can’t not have done really with the time they’ve had!

“The original idea was that if I bought three cheap horses, one would be okay, one might win a race and one would probably be not so good. We were not spending very much money, you are spreading your risk and “It was lovely hopefully giving people last year as there a lot of fun. It has worked weren’t too many out really well. There’s a people at Royal nice shared experience Ascot, but there and visits to the yard too.”

Chipotle turned out to be an ultra-shrewd buy at 10,000gns from breeders Theakston Stud at the Tattersalls Ascot Yearling Sale in September 2020, was enough of Chipotle, though giving the Woodway 20 a crowd - it was not only those three early capped at 12,0000 starting as one of the - so it was great outsiders in the 2021 strikes but signing off and worked out Windsor Castle, did with victory in the Listed really well,” not just scrape home, Two Year Old Trophy at he veritably bolted up Redcar, for which the considering he won by two and a first prize was £85,000 plus a round quarter lengths in a field of 27. For of drinks, and then selling a few weeks later at the Tattersalls Autumn Horses in trainer and jockey Charlie Bishop, it was a second winner at the Royal Meeting Training Sale to big-spending Najd Stud following Accidental Agent in the for 210,000gns. Queen Anne three years earlier. Explaining the set-up, Johnson Houghton says: “The syndicate is in its second year. There are 20 people and they have five per cent each, so are all equal shareholders, and there are three horses. “They are all two-year-olds. They are bought and are for one year only, then sold at the end of the year; win, lose or draw, that’s what happens. the Royal Ascot Insider

“It was amazing,” recalls the trainer, a fabulous start to the syndicate. I honestly never believed it would work out like that but it did. “It was lovely last year as spectators returned, it was capped at 12,000 but it was enough of a crowd – it was a great day and worked out really well.”

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Bishop is once more in the saddle on Whistle And Flute, who of course again faces a big field, albeit not quite so monstrous as took on Chipotle, with 24 declared for Wednesday’s five-furlong test for juveniles. Whistle And Flute is a son of Dandy Man out of Roderic O’Connor’s daughter Maria Ormani, and cost £13,000 at the Tattersalls Ireland September Yearling Sale, which was held in Newmarket last year due to Covid-19. “Whistle And Flute has a very similar profile to Chipotle,” says Johnson Houghton. “To dream of it happening again is madness really, but he was bought for a two-year-old syndicate, he was bought to run, so why not have a go. He deserves to be there. “I don’t think everyone from the syndicate is going but Ascot are pretty good, and if they can get you in, they will. They might not all be able to go into the paddock, but we will get everyone there who can go.” The Woodway 20 enjoyed a runner on Oaks day earlier this month when Blatant contested the Woodcote, and he too has given his owners a victory this year at Leicester, while also placing at Chester and Kempton. The son of Brazen Beau likewise looks well bought, at 20,000gns from the Tattersalls Somerville Yearling Sale, and his trainer added: “Blatant has been another winner for the Woodway 20 this year and he’s a nice horse.” the Royal Ascot Insider

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Looking ahead

The excitement at Royal Ascot needn’t fade when the gates close – there are plenty more race meetings to look forward to this year at Ascot Racecourse 8th-9th July

Summer Mile Racing Weekend The Summer Mile Racing Weekend presents two days of thrilling racing action at the world’s most famous racecourse,where the pristine lawns are in full midsummer bloom and the grounds are alive with atmosphere. 22nd-23rd July

QIPCO King George Diamond Weekend The first day of the QIPCO King George Diamond Weekend offers a relaxed afternoon of racing where racegoers can wander across the racecourse's luscious lawns and sample the many Champagne and cocktail bars on offer under the glorious English sunshine. The Saturday is QIPCO King George Diamond Day – a sparkling cocktail of summer style, socialising and exceptional racing, where the headline act, the King George VI and Queen Elizabeth QIPCO Stakes, is Europe’s indisputable midsummer middle-distance showpiece, attracting the best horses from across the continent. 6th August

Dubai Duty Free Shergar Cup A unique ﬁxture in the global racing calendar, the Dubai Duty Free Shergar Cup is one of Ascot Racecourse’s most popular events, and sees the world’s top jockeys compete in a competition format as they join forces to try and lift racing’s ultimate team prize. To round oﬀ the day, this year’s concert will be headlined by Grammy Award-winning Clean Bandit, with multi-platinum-selling The Hoosiers also performing, and more artists still to be announced! 2nd-3rd September

September Racing Weekend

The September Racing Weekend presents two days of fantastic Flat racing. The action gets underway with two potentially informative two-year-old races that have produced Group-level performers in recent years. Then, the second day features seven competitive contests with the racing highlight being the Lavazza Stakes, a valuable Heritage Handicap run over a mile-and-a-half. 44

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Peroni Italia Autumn Racing Weekend This quality two-day Flat meeting begins with a competitive six-race card. The feature race of the ﬁrst day is the Noel Murless Stakes, a Listed contest designed as a stepping stone to the following season’s Group contests over staying trips. Saturday’s racing highlights include two Group 3 contests and the big betting contest of the day, the Challenge Cup. 15th October

QIPCO British Champions Day Don’t miss the thrilling ﬁnale to the British Flat season as the leading horses and jockeys from Europe and beyond descend on Ascot Racecourse in their quest to be crowned the champions of 2022. 29th October

Fireworks Spectacular Family Raceday The Jumps season returns to Ascot with a bang at the annual fireworks spectacular. A high-quality card featuring the Bateaux London Grade 3 Gold Cup Handicap Chase is followed by one of the region’s largest fireworks displays. A breathtaking pyro-musical show will launch more than 20,000 fireworks from the centre of the racecourse. 18th-19th November

November Racing Weekend This meeting provides the perfect opportunity to see some of the Jump stars of the future, as a collection of promising novice hurdlers and chasers traditionally line up on the opening day of the weekend. The second day is headlined by a brace of Grade 2 contests over mid-range trips, attracting some of the biggest names in the sport. 16th-17th December

Howden Christmas Racing Weekend

Celebrate the festive season in style at Ascot’s ﬁnal meeting of the year. The racing is set to be thrilling, with a quality Jumps card featuring a pair of Grade 2 races – the Kennel Gate Novices’ Hurdle and the Howden Noel Novices’ Chase – on the Friday, and the Grade 1 Howden Long Walk Hurdle the following day. An abundance of seasonal fun can also be enjoyed on the Saturday, with fairground rides, candle-lit carol singing with the Ascot Brass Band and a special appearance by Father Christmas and his reindeer. the Royal Ascot Insider

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Bet with Ascot – World Pool In 2019, Ascot Racecourse worked in partnership with the Hong Kong Jockey Club and Tote to commingle betting pools at Royal Ascot to increase UK liquidity.

nown as World Pool, this global first was designed to improve value for customers and make pool betting more attractive as a result. World Pool has been in operation for each subsequent Royal Ascot and is also now a feature of other major racedays in Britain, including QIPCO King George Diamond Day and QIPCO British Champions Day at Ascot. The World Pool will once again be in operation on all five days of Royal Ascot, allowing racegoers to bet into a global pool consisting of over 20 countries, increasing liquidity and the potential for better value. All 35 races will this be included in the World Pool for the first time.

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Last year was the fourth year of World Pool which saw 20 leading racing nations involved (including UK, Hong Kong, Australia, Singapore, South Africa and the USA) and 2021 generated turnover of £129m worldwide across the Royal Meeting helping to create greater value for customers betting into the World Pool either via Bet With Ascot on course or remotely. The First Two (Exacta) and the Bet with Ascot treble, covering the last three races of each day, will be included for the ﬁrst time this year. The bet types included in World Pool therefore are: •

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4 declared runners: No place pool

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7-20 declared runners: 1st, 2nd or 3rd (3 places remain if 5 or 6 runners, void if less than 5 actual runners)

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21 – 34 declared runners: 1st, 2nd, 3rd or 4th (4 places remain for 20 or less runners)

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Leading Jockey Proﬁles

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L E A D I N G J O C K E Y A T R O Y A L A S C O T: 7 T I M E S

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BEST EVER ROYAL ASCOT: 7 WINNERS IN 1998/2019

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L E A D I N G J O C K E Y A T R O Y A L A S C O T: 8 T I M E S

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BEST EVER ROYAL ASCOT: 9 WINNERS IN 2015

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L E A D I N G J O C K E Y A T R O Y A L A S C O T: N O T Y E T

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BEST EVER ROYAL ASCOT: 5 WINNERS IN 2012

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RACE HISTORIES

Wednesday The Queen Mary Stakes (Group 2)

Five furlongs, 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 twoyear-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, Three Year Olds Promoted to Group Two in 2017, the race was named to honour Queen Victoria and ﬁrst run in 1838. This race became the King’s Vase in 1903 and reverted to its original name of the Queen’s Vase on the succession of Queen Elizabeth II. Run over a-mile-and-three-quarters, this contest provides a test of stamina for three-year-olds and winners of the race often go on to compete in the Gold Cup in future years. Her Majesty The Queen’s Estimate and current 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 Prince of Wales’s Stakes (Group 1)

One mile, two furlongs, 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 current Prince of Wales’s investiture in 1969, when 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.

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The Duke of Cambridge Stakes (Group 2) One mile, 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 industry-wide initiative to encourage connections of the leading Classic generation fillies from the previous year to keep their stars in training. Run over the straight mile course, 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 Royal Hunt Cup (Heritage Handicap) One mile, 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 Windsor Castle Stakes (Listed) Five furlongs, 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 Her Majesty The Queen, a home bred son of Toronado. Trained by Andrew Balding and ridden by James Doyle, he was The Queen’s 24th winner at the Royal Meeting.

The Kensington Palace Stakes (Handicap) Onw mile, Four Year Olds & Upwards Fillies & Mares A new handicap introduced for the first time in 2021 to be run over the Old Mile for four-year-old and upwards fillies and mares. Kensington Palace, set in Kensington Gardens, has been a residence for members of The Royal Family since the 17th century. The inaugural winner last year was Lola Showgirl, a first Royal Ascot winner for trainer David Loughnane and jockey Laura Pearson. the Royal Ascot Insider

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82 1977 197 977

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NUMBER OF ROYAL ASCOT WINS:

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76 1997 1 997 97

FIRST ROYAL ASCOT WINNER:

MOST MEMORABLE MOMENT: YEATS WINNING HIS FOURTH GOLD CUP IN 2009

GOLD CUP

O’BRIEN

WINNERS AT BEST EVER ROYAL ASCOT: 7 WINNERS IN 2016

59 1990 990

NUMBER OF ROYAL ASCOT WINS:

(including four in partnership with Thady Gosden)

FIRST ROYAL ASCOT WINNER:

MOST MEMORABLE MOMENT: STRADIVARIUS WINNING HIS THIRD GOLD CUP IN 2020

GROUP 1

WINNERS AT

BEST EVER ROYAL ASCOT: 6 WINNERS IN 2020

NUMBER OF ROYAL ASCOT WINS:

GOSDEN

47 1995 1 995 95

FIRST ROYAL ASCOT WINNER:

MOST MEMORABLE MOMENT: ROYAL REBEL WINNING HIS SECOND GOLD CUP IN 2002

GOLD CUP

JOHNSTON 52

WINNERS AT BEST EVER ROYAL ASCOT: 5 WINNERS IN 2003 ALL INFORMATION PRIOR TO 2022.

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Longines and the Equestrian World

Longines and the equestrian world have enjoyed a long history of close ties with their relentless passion and shared values. Tradition, Elegance, Performance and the quest for exploits: an unwavering commitment 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.

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oday, this passion is more alive than ever, with the brand’s presence in major equestrian institutions and events across the world. This time, Longines shows its firm dedication to the highly anticipated meeting in horse racing - 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 timepiece 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 SaintImier, 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.

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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, driving and eventing disciplines. Today, Longines’ engagement with the equestrian world has been further enhanced by its dedicated support for major equestrian institutions such as the Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI), the International Federation of Horseracing Authorities (IFHA) and the International Federation of Gentlemen and Lady Riders (FEGENTRI). With these partnerships, Longines permeates all levels of equestrianism by presenting important awards in ﬂat racing and jumping competitions such as the Longines World’s Best Racehorse and Longines World’s Best Horse Race and the Longines World’s Best Jockey Award. The brand’s presence at the pinnacle of the sport is often highlighted by its presence at the most demanding competitions of equestrianism, such as Royal Ascot, which require the highest level of precision and excellence.

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Breeders' Cup Winners of the following races will earn automatic berths, travel and paid entry fees into the equivalent races at the 2022 Breeders’ Cup World Championships at Keeneland:

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 Queen Anne Stakes • The King’s Stand 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.

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’s Stand Stakes victor gains an automatic berth into the Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint, which will be run at 5 1/2 furlongs.

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2.30 First Race

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

The Queen Mary Mar Stakes Stak 1

(Group 2)

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

Stalls - Centre

(Class 1) Total race value va £115000 (FOR CONDITIONS OF THIS RACE SEE PAGE 78)

Owners Prize Money. ne Winner £53636; Second £21919; Third £10960; Fourth £5486. ney. (Penalty Value Va £68080) A SS

Form

Owner

1 ALL THE TIME (IRE) (14) 1

B f Kodiac - Mistime (IRE) (Acclamation) THE ROYA RO L ASCOT RACING CLUB SIMON & ED CRISFORD, Newmarket

Groom - Shane Kelly ll lly D

Trainer

st lb

(lbs)

9 2 (128) James Doyle Do

(Breeder - Rory O’Brien)

Dra Draw

WHITE, DARK BLUE armlets and cap.

Foaled 9.3.2020. HHH £58,000 2yo 2y out of a useful sprinter; got to the front early and merely merel required a shake shak of the reins to draw clear for a 5l success at Nottingham (5f, good); that was only onl two tw weeks ago but it’s it’ hard to fault a debut performance lik that and her stable has had success at this meeting with 2yos like 2y . Official BHA Rating -

2 CARMELA (IRE) (19) (19

151

9 2 (128)

Br f Tasleet - Jayla Ja (New Approach (IRE)) THE MANY SAINTS Richard Kingscote DA DAVID LOUGHNANE, Tern Hill

Groom - Michelle Mullineaux

(Breeder - Austin Curran)

Dra Draw

BLACK, WHITE seams, BLACK sleeves, RED stars, 14 BLACK cap cap,, RED star. ar ar. Foaled 10.3.2020. HHH Wasn’t at her best at York last month (Yahs (Y at runner-up) but soon got back on track when edging out a subsequent winner with the pair completely tel dominant at Carlisle (5f, good to ﬁrm); recorded well above tely abo -ave -a rage ra Topspeed/ RPR ﬁgures that day da and she could be a live li ly one at lengthy length odds. Official BHA Rating -

3 DRAMATISED DRAMA (IRE) (47) 1

Groom -Lucy Brocklehurst D

9 2 (128)

B f Showcasing - Katie’ Ka s Diamond (FR) (Turtle (T Bowl (IRE)) CLIPPER LOGISTICS Daniel Tudhope K. R. BURKE, Leyburn (Breeder - Branton Court Stud)

Dra Draw

GREY GREY.

Foaled 10.4.2020. HHHHH Karl Burke Burk trained the dam to win a 2yo 2y 6f Listed race; could not have ha been more impressive impressi in a 5f maiden for newc ne omers at Newmark Newmarket wmarket’s Guineas meeting (good) when she travelled like lik a dream before stretching clear of a ﬁlly ll who won her next lly ne two tw impressive impressi ly; stable’s able’ 2yos able’s 2y have ha been going great guns all season and this ﬁlly ll is rated lly ra among the best of them; much respected from what’s what’ probably abl a favo ably fa urable draw. aw aw. Official BHA Rating -

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Owner

Trainer

4 FUNNY MONEY HONEY (IRE) (10)

2232

st lb

(lbs)

9 2 (128)

B f Bungle Inthejungle - Jackie Sparrow (IRE) (Dandy Man (IRE)) Tom Marquand MRS T. MARNANE FLORIAN GUYADER, GUY France

Groom - Clara De Maglie & Évaldas Petruskonis (Breeder - Mark Burns)

Dra Draw

YELLO BLACK Cross of Lorraine, striped sleeves. YELLOW,

Foaled 7.3.2020. HH Has not been far away aw in her four French races (4.5f-6f; good to soft or soft) but she’s she’ evidently identl no idently superstar to have ha not won any an of them and it’s it’ rare for a maiden to win this. Official BHA Rating -

5 GRAND OAK (IRE) (26)

B f Speightstown (USA) SA - Lady Oak (IRE) (Arcano (IRE)) SA) DEW SWEEPERS LLC GEORGE R. ARNOLD II, USA

9 2 (128) Colin Keane

(Breeder - SF Bloodstock)

Dra Draw

NEON YELLOW, YELLO HUNTER GREEN “V”, “V 12 NEON YELLOW YELLO cap cap,, GREEN pe peak. Foaled 1.2.2020. HH After showing sho an abundance of early rl speed she did well to see her race out so strongly rly rongl at Churchill rongly Do Downs (5f, ﬁrm) and pull more than 4l clear of one of Wesley sle Ward’s; sley rd’ she’s rd’s; she’ quick and talented, but ever everything erything points to her compatriot Love Lo Reigns being her superior. superior Official BHA Rating -

6 KATEY KA KONTENT (GB) (37) 11

Ch f Hava Ha na Grey - Showstoppa (Showcasing) S R HOPE & S W BARROW CLIVE COX, Hungerford

Groom - Amy Am Dickens

9 2 (128) Adam Kirby

(Breeder - Whitsbury Manor Stud)

Dra Draw

DARK BLUE and WHITE (quartered), 6 DARK BLUE sleeves and cap cap. Foaled 18.2.2020. HHHH Both runs over 5f on good to ﬁrm; didn’t blow blo them away aw at Salisbury bur but she did exactly bury tl that from tly the front at Windsor and clocked clock an impressive impressi time in the process; from a yard that’s that’ won this before and she’s she’ dangerous to rule out. Official BHA Rating -

7 LADY BEANO (IRE) (26) 1

B f Dandy Man (IRE) - Plus Ca Change (IRE) (Invincible (In Spirit (IRE)) ONTOAWINNER, OA OAWINNER, AND FINNERAN ANDY ADRIAN KEATLEY KEATLEY, TLEY, Malton

Groom - Ger O’Neill.

9 2 (128) Gerald Mosse

(Breeder - Airlie Stud & Mrs S. M. Rogers)

Dra Draw

YELLO and WHITE (quartered), YELLOW YELLOW YELLO sleeves, 18 WHITE armlets,, YELLOW YELLO cap cap. Foaled 2.5.2020. HH A late foal who had only onl just turned two tw when the 16-1 winner of a Catterick Cat maiden (5f, good); howe ho ver, it was only workmanlike rkmanlik and the runner-up couldn’t win at Bath next rkmanlike ne time; likel likely ely to be outclassed. Official BHA Rating -

8 LADY TILBURY TILBUR (GB) (15)

211

B f Bated Breath - Cats Eyes (Echo of Light) MRC INTERNATIONAL INTERNA DA DAVID MARNANE, Ireland

9 2 (128) G. F. Carroll

(Breeder - Manor Farm Stud (Rutland))

BLACK, LIGHT GREEN chevron, sleeves and cap.

Dra Draw

Foaled 1.2.2020. HH Almost certainly rtainl needs to improve rtainly impro on what she’s she’ shown sho over this minimum distance in Ireland, for all that she impressed in how ho she dealt with a talented colt on fast ground at Tipperary ar two ary tw weeks ago; on the plus side, her respected trainer has high hopes for her. her Official BHA Rating -

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Owner

9 LOST ANGEL (IRE) (33)

310

Trainer

Gr f Dark Angel (IRE) - Last Bid (Vital (V Equine (IRE)) ATLANTIC EQUINE CLIVE COX, Hungerford

Groom - Amelia Glass

st lb

(lbs)

9 2 (128) Liam Keniry nir niry

(Breeder - Grangemore Stud)

Dra Draw

RO L BLUE, WHITE stars, WHITE and RED ROYA 21 hal d sleeve halve slee s, RED cap cap. Foaled 11.4.2020. HHH Not sure what happened to her at York last time (Listed) as she had the form to trouble the principals, ha having beaten the winner at Nottingham and ﬁnished close up behind runner-up Yahs Ya at when they the clashed on their debuts; she is not without hope of making the frame if back to her best. Official BHA Rating -

10 LOVE REIGNS (IRE) (47) 1

B f U S Navy Na Flag (USA) SA - Humble And Proud (IRE) (Pivo SA) (Pi tal) STONESTREET STABLES ST LLC WESLEY A. WARD, USA

Groom - Jose Reveles

9 2 (128) Irad Ortiz Jr

(Breeder - Patrick Grogan)

Dra Draw

YELLO MAROON chevron, YELLOW YELLOW, YELLO sleeves, 5 MAROON seams. Foaled 1.3.2020. HHHH Justiﬁed favo fa uritism on ﬁrm turf at Keeneland (5.5f; blinkered) blink in late April and it was never in doubt, making all and powe po ring clear in the closing stages to collect by nearly arl 10l; this is a very different test, but that’s arly that’ not stopped her trainer winning this four times in the past with similar types (three had also raced just the once); must have ha good chance. Official BHA Rating -

11 MANHATT MANHATTAN TTAN JUNGLE (IRE) (26) 111

9 2 (128)

B f Bungle Inthejungle - Skylight (IRE) (Acclamation) ECLIPSE THOROUGHBRED PARTNERS Mickael Barzalona AMY MURPHY, MURPHY Newmarket

Groom - Jade Joyce

(Breeder - Patrick Headon)

Dra Draw

BLACK, LIGHT BLUE sash, WHITE sleeves, LIGHT 20 BLUE spo spots,, BLACK and LIGHT BLUE striped riped cap cap. Foaled 24.1.2020. HH Mickael Barzalona was also aboard when she completed a hat-trick of wins in a 5f Listed race at Vichy, ch the chy, form of which (if rated ra through the second) give gi s her the beating of Funny nn Money nny ne Honey; ney ne howe ney; howeve wever, that tha rival riv might be the least of her worries in this company mpan and ground this quick will be a ﬁrst for her (has raced on soft or very soft). mpany Official BHA Rating -

12 MARIA BRANWELL (IRE) (20) 11

9 2 (128)

B f James Garﬁeld (IRE) - Princess Pearl (IRE) (Teoﬁlo (T (IRE)) BRONTE COLLECTION 1 Kieran Shoemark DA DAVID O’MEARA, Upper Helmsley

Groom - Charlotte Mulhall

(Breeder - Barry Kennedy & Anna Murphy) Murph

Dra Draw

RO L BLUE and WHITE check, chevrons on sleeves, ROYA 16 RO L BLUE cap ROYA cap. Foaled 25.3.2020. HHHH Not overly impressive impressi when making a winning debut at Thirsk but she was at Sandown Sando three weeks ago, when finishing with a flourish to floor a smart Irish-trained colt in the traditionally itionall strong Listed National itionally Na Stak (5f, good to soft); that Stakes bare form makes mak her a playe pla r and, still smacking of a work in progress there, she should improve impro again; respected. Official BHA Rating -

13 MAYL MA ANDSEA (GB) (24) 1

Br or Gr f Hava Ha na Grey - Different (Bahamian Bounty) MIDDLEHAM PARK RACING LXXI AND PARTNERS MICHAEL BELL, Newmarket

Groom - Megan Smith D

9 2 (128) Da Egan David

(Breeder - Denniff Farms Ltd)

Dra Draw

LIGHT BLUE, ORANGE epaulets.

Foaled 25.3.2020. HHH Price rose from 40,000gns as a yearling to 100,000gns as a 2yo; 2y knew kne her job when ridden out to collect with a nice bit in hand at Nottingham (5f, good) and that form reads well with the runner-up ﬁnishing fourth in the Woodcote at Epsom; impressed paddock watchers wa ahead of her debut and probably has improve impro ment in her. her Official BHA Rating -

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Owner

14 MIAMI GIRL (IRE) (33) 10

Trainer

B f Cotai Glory - Ebony Ebon Street (USA) SA (Street Cry (IRE)) SA) AMO RACING LIMITED RICHARD HANNON, Marlborough

st lb

9 2 (128) Rossa Ryan Ry

(Breeder - Pier House Stud)

D BF

(lbs)

Dra Draw

VIOLET, WHITE quartered cap.

Foaled 17.3 17 .2020. HHH Looked Look hot property when winning impressive impressi ly on 1,000 Guineas day da at Newmark Newmarket wmarket (5f, good to ﬁrm) and early rl interference was no help when never travelling with the same purpose at York (5f Listed, good; behind three of today’ rly today’s y’s riva rivals); vals); probabl best to draw a line through that second run and her rider Rossa Ryan probably Ry had plenty of other options; respected. STEWARD EW EWARD S Official BHA Rating NOTE: Following llo llowing its run on 13/5 13/5/2 /5/2022 it was reported that the horse slowe slo d after an early rl impediment. rly

15 OLIVIA MARALDA MARALD (IRE) (18) 22

9 2 (128)

B f Kodiac - Yajala Ya (Fasliyev asli (USA)) asliyev SA SA)) AMO COUTINHO PARTNERSHIP Sil stre De Sousa Silve M. D. O’CALL O’C AGHAN, Ireland (Breeder - Tallyll Ho Stud) lly-

Dra Draw

PURPLE, WHITE cap, PURPLE stars.

Foaled 25.2.2020. HHH Cost 460,000gns at the breeze-up sales; sa tackles this race instead of reopposing her latest Curragh conqueror Statuette in Friday’ iday’s iday’ y’s Albany Alban Stakes; Stak she looks vulnerable to something out of the top drawer unless showing sho mark improve marked impro ment on this her third run, and stall 1 might not aid her cause. Official BHA Rating -

16 OMNIQUEEN (GB) (40) 1

Ch f Tasleet - Royal Blush (Royal Applause) AMO RACING AND OMNIHORSE RACING DA DAVID LOUGHNANE, Tern Hill

Groom - Nuno Santos

9 2 (128) L. F. Roche

(Breeder - D. R. Tucker)

Dra Draw

PURPLE, WHITE stars, WHITE sleeves, PURPLE stars, 8 PURPLE cap cap. Foaled 14.2.2020. HH Fetched 200,000gns at the breeze-ups and she clearly arl knew arly kne her job when controlling matters mat from the front over C&D (good) in early May, Ma collecting cosily; sil the winning time didn’t blow sily; blo your socks off and the only onl one of the four rivals riva vals she beat to have ha run since was hammered by Maylands Ma ea at Nottingham; others appeal more. Official BHA Rating -

17 ONE MORE OLLY OLL (GB) (18) 1

B f Camacho - Electrify (IRE) (Invincible (In Spirit (IRE)) AMO RACING LIMITED RICHARD HUGHES, Upper Lambourn

Groom - Chalotte Portsmouth D

9 2 (128) Ry Moore Ryan

(Breeder - Carisbrooke Stud)

Dra Draw

VIOLET, WHITE cap.

Foaled 8.2.2020. HH Bought for £100,000 this April; made a winning debut at Chelmsford (5f, AW) AW at the expens ex e of a wayw wayward yward odds-on favo fa urite; the form is none too convincing heading into an assignment of this magnitude. Official BHA Rating -

18 PRIMROSE RIDGE (GB) (18)

22162

B f Aclaim (IRE) - Primrose Place (Compton Place) AMO RACING LIMITED DARRYLL RR RRYLL HOLLAND, Newmarket

9 2 (128) Gar Halpin Gary

(Breeder - Exors of the Late Mrs B. E. Moore)

Dra Draw

VIOLET, RED cap.

Foaled 3.4.2020. H Started early with a second in the Brocklesby and has filled that same berth twice more, with her only win in five fiv starts coming at Beverley rle (5f, good); that’s rley that’ not the profile of a Queen Mary Mar winner and the balanc ba e of her form isn’t good enough. Official BHA Rating -

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Owner

Trainer

st lb

(lbs)

DEA (IRE) (30) 9 2 (128) 19 QUEEN OF DEAUVILLE 1

Gr f Showcasing - Syann (IRE) (Daylami (Da (IRE)) MR JABER ABDULLAH CHARLIE & MARK JOHNSTON, Middleham

Groom - David Da Hickin D

William Buick

(Breeder - Lynn Lodge Stud)

Dra Draw

RO L BLUE, WHITE striped sleeves, WHITE cap. ROYA

Foaled 23.1.2020. HH Did not go unbacked ahead of her successful debut at Carlisle (5f, good; 3-1) but the early rl signs are that rly it wasn’t a good race and she has bundles to ﬁnd on the ﬁgures. Official BHA Rating -

20 THE PLATINUM QUEEN (IRE) (14) 1

B f Cotai Glory - Thrilled (IRE) (Kodiac) MIDDLEHAM PARK RACING XV RICHARD FAHEY, HEY Malton HEY,

Groom - Callum Pittendr Pit eigh D

9 2 (128) Oisin Orr

(Breeder - Tallyll Ho Stud) lly-

Dra Draw

LIGHT BLUE, ORANGE epaulets, ORANGE cap.

Foaled 7.2.2020. HH Left it late to book her ticket tick here as she made her debut only two tw weeks ago at Ripon (5f, good), where she overcame clear inexperienc ine e to win quite well in the end; on the downside, do lines of form through the runner-up give gi her lots to ﬁnd with several ra of today’ ral today’s y’s riva rivals vals. Official BHA Rating -

21 YAHSAT (IRE) (33) 212

B f Dandy Man (IRE) - Barqeyya (IRE) (Shamardal (USA)) SA SA)) MR SAEED BIN MOHAMMED AL QASSIMI K. R. BURKE, Leyburn

Groom - Nadir Khan D

9 2 (128) Clifford Lee

(Breeder - Thomas Hassett) tt tt)

Dra Draw

YELLO BLACK star, YELLOW, ar diabolo on sleeve ar, slee s.

Foaled 4.3.2020. HHH Fast filly fill with an eage ea rness to get on with things and she was never far off the speed when going down do narrowly narrowl wly in a 5f Listed race at York (good), with a few fe of these in behind; that form makes mak her dangerous but others might just see this out more strongly rongl on the final climb to the line; her trainer also runs Dramatised, who is probably rongly abl the yard’s ably rd’ rd’s number one. Official BHA Rating -

Result: 1st

2nd

3rd

Distances: 1-2

2-3

Time:Min

4th .

Secs.

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 21 Blinkers worn by No. 10. Tongue Strap worn by No. 18.

Standard Time: 1 min 0.70 secs Record Time: 58.80 secs by No Nay Na Never age 2 wt 9-1 good to ﬁrm, 20/0 20 6/13 2021: QUICK SUZY (IRE) 2 9 0 G F Carroll 8-1 (Gavin (Ga Cromwe om ll) 21 ran omwe

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Race Summary: Summar Being drawn dra middle to high has provided a significant edge in the last decade, with only onl two winners having ha exited single-figure stalls. Love Lo Reigns is therefore not perfectly perfectl pitched in box 5 but she did look the real deal at Keeneland and, with Wesley Ward talking up her chances, she is understandably tandabl favo tandably fa urite. However, there is no shortage of alternative alternati s with an array arra of unexposed winners locking horns in what is a hot renewal. The suggestion is DRAMATISED DRAMA , whose raw ra talent was there for all to see as she defied her blatant inexperience in making a winning debut at Newmarket’s Guineas meeting. With that form reading all the better now, she’s exciting. Katey Kontent and Maria Branwe Bran ll are shortlisted and, at lengthier odds, Miami Girl could be a live li ly one. Race Predictor: DRAMA DRAMATISED MARIA BRANWELL ONE MORE OLLY OLL Please check Bet With Ascot screens for most up to date Race Predictor Forecast: 11-4 Love Lo Reigns (IRE), 5-1 Dramatised (IRE), 9-1 Katey Ka Kontent (GB), 10-1 Maria Branwe Bran ll (IRE), 14-1 Omniqueen (GB), Yahs Ya at (IRE), 16-1 Lady Tilbury (GB), Oli Maralda (IRE), 20-1 All The Time (IRE), Manhattan Olivia Manhat Jungle (IRE), Maylandsea Ma (GB), One More Olly Oll (GB), 22-1 Grand Oak (IRE), 25-1 Funny nn Money Honey (IRE), nny The Platinum Queen (IRE), 28-1 Miami Girl (IRE), 33-1 Queen of Deauville (IRE), 40-1 Carmela (IRE), Lady Beano (IRE), 50-1 Lost Angel (IRE), Primrose Ridge (GB)

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3.05 Second Race responsible for the best turned out horse, and a prize of

Ascot Racecourse is giving gi a prize of £300 to the lad or girl £300 to the lad or girl responsible for the winning horse.

The Queen’s Queen’ Vase

(Group 2)

One Mile About Six Furlongs (14f Abt 34yds) (2,800 metres) For Three Yrs Old

Stalls - Inside

(Class 1) Total race value va £262500 (FOR CONDITIONS OF THIS RACE SEE PAGE 78)

Owners Prize Money. ne Winner £122430; Second £50033; Third £25016; Fourth £12521. ney. (Penalty Value Va £155400) A SS

Form

Owner

1 AL QAREEM (IRE) (33)

41-2121

Trainer

B g Awtaad Aw (IRE) - Moqla (Teoﬁ (T lo (IRE)) NICK BRADLEY RACING 33 + BURKE K. R. BURKE, Leyburn

Groom - Lee Shaw Sha

st lb

(lbs)

9 2 (128) Cliff Clifford Lee

(Breeder - Shadwell Estate Company Compan Limited)

Dra Draw

WHITE, BLACK seams, WHITE sleeve slee s, BLACK stars, 8 WHITE cap cap,, BLACK star. ar ar. HHH This is his eighth start and it’s it’ possible that others have ha greater potential, but he’s he’ thrive thri d in handicaps this year and made all at York last month when upped to 1m4f (good; unraced on faster); it’s it’ a positive positi that he’s he’ batt ba le-hardened and there’s there’ every ever ery chance he’ll stay; could make mak a bold bid. Official BHA Rating 96

2 ANCHORAGE (IRE) (26)

25213-5

B c Galileo (IRE) - Vanzara (FR) (Redoute’s Choice (AUS (A )) MRS J MAGNIER/M TABOR/D SMITH/WESTERBERG AIDAN O’BRIEN, Ireland

Groom - Sumith Pathrannelage

9 2 (128) Ry Moore Ryan

(Breeder - Barronstown Stud)

Dra Draw

DARK BLUE

HHH One win from six 2yo 2y starts and no impact when ﬁfth of seven in 1m2f Group 3 at the Curragh on last month’s month’ comeback; howe ho ver, he hinted he may ma be suited by this stiffer iff test of stamina and he’s iffer he’ the sole runner for Aidan O’Brien who has won this seven times since 2007, 2007 so he has to be respected. Official BHA Rating 102

3 BALTIC BIRD (GB) (20)

321

9 2 (128)

B c Frankel - Baltic Baroness (GER) (Shamardal (USA)) SA SA)) GESTUT AMMERLAND Frankie Dettori JOHN & THADY GOSDEN, Newmarket

Groom - Chand Khan (Breeder - Ammerland Verwaltung GmbH & Co.KG)

Dra Draw

RED, EMERALD GREEN chevron, che 11 EMERALD GREEN cap cap. HHH Has improve impro d with each of his three starts and comfortably mfortabl made all in Yarmouth maiden (11.4f, good) three weeks ago; mfortably this is considerably abl tougher but he’s ably he’ in top hands and his dam was a 1m4f Group 1 winner; should continue to progress and it will be no surprise to see a big run. Official BHA Rating 92

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Form

Owner

4 ELDAR ELD ELD OV (GB) (22) ELDAR

1-1

Trainer

B c Dubawi Duba (IRE) - All At Sea (Sea The Stars (IRE)) KHK RACING LTD ROGER VARIAN, Newmarket

Groom - Steven Edgar

st lb

(lbs)

9 2 (128) Da Egan David

(Breeder - Miss K. Rausing)

Dra Draw

YELLO and BLACK stripes, halve YELLOW hal d sleeves.

HHHH Bolted up on debut at Nottingham (1m, good to soft) last October and again impressed when making it 2-2 in Ne astle novic Newc no e (1m2f, AW) AW three weeks ago; he was strong at the ﬁnish last time when beating some useful yardsticks and brings considerable potential at this new ne trip; on the shortlist. Official BHA Rating 95

5 GREEN TEAM (FR) (22)

510-2

B c Wootton Bassett - On The Line (FR) (Green Tune (USA)) SA SA)) AHMAD AL SHAIKH OWEN BURROWS, Lambourn

Groom - Michael Kenneally nneall nneally

9 2 (128) Marco Ghiani

(Breeder - Haras d’Etreham et al)

Dra Draw

WHITE, EMERALD GREEN epaulets and star on cap.

H Won Ayr Ay novic no e (7f, good to firm) last September on his second run for Kevin Ryan Ry before finishing down do the field in a 1m Group 3 at Newmark Newmarket wmarket; ran well when second of five fiv on last month’s month’ handicap/stable debut at Bath (1m2f ) and there’s there’ stamina on the dam’s dam’ side, but others have ha stronger claims. Official BHA Rating 92

6 HAFIT (IRE) (45)

123-23

B c Dubawi Duba (IRE) - Cushion (Galileo (IRE)) GODOLPHIN CHARLIE APPLEBY, Newmarket

Groom - Nikki Jones

9 2 (128) James Doyle Do

(Breeder - Floors Farming & Coolmore Stud)

Dra Draw

RO L BLUE. ROYA

HHH Turned over at odds-on in French 1m4f Listed race last month and Nahanni Na looks the yard’s rd’ chief hope under William rd’s Buick; howe ho ver, he has some strong form to his name, including when going close in a 1m2f Group 3 last October, October and it’s it’ possible the ﬁrst-time cheekpieces will help; not discounted. Official BHA Rating 106

7 NAHANNI (GB) (11)

21110

Ch c Frankel - Final Stage (Street Cry (IRE)) GODOLPHIN CHARLIE APPLEBY, Newmarket

Groom - Paul Turner

9 2 (128) William Buick

(Breeder - Godolphin)

Dra Draw

RO L BLUE, WHITE cap. ROYA

HHHHH Runs here just 11 days da after contesting the Derby but he was a creditable seventh of 17 at Epsom (1m4f, good; unraced on faster), having ha been slowl slowly wly away away, ay, and the way wa he kept on sugge sug sts stamina is a strong suit (from the family famil of Godolphin’s Godolphin’ St Leger winner Mastery); ter top trainer won this last year; can play tery); pla a leading role if the race doesn’t come too soon. Official BHA Rating 102

8 RULER LEGEND (IRE) (39) (39

2-21

B g Camelot - Avenue Dargent (FR) (Kendargent (FR)) MR BONIFAC NIF E HO KA KUI NIFAC J. A. STACK, ST Ireland

Groom - Ed Cronin

9 2 (128) Jamie Spencer

(Breeder - Cocheteux-Tierno Roberto)

Dra Draw

WHITE, RED epaulets and armlets, RED cap, 2 YELLO star. YELLOW ar ar. HH Runner-up on ﬁrst two tw starts (1m/1m2f, heavy/ avy/yielding avy/ y/yielding to soft) before easily sil making all in a conditions race at Naas sily (1m2f, yielding to soft) last month; it remains to be seen where his limitations now no lie and he has staying ay potential, but others aying ha much more substance to their form. have Official BHA Rating 90

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The Queen’s Vase (Group 2) - continued Form

Owner

Trainer

9 ZECHARIAH (IRE) (39) (39

6011-64

B c Nathaniel (IRE) - Nancy O (IRE) (Pivo (Pi tal) AQUIS FARM & MANTON PARK FREDDIE & MARTYN MAR MEADE, Manton

Groom - Jaswant Singh

st lb

(lbs)

9 2 (128) Colin Keane

(Breeder - Mr John Gunther)

Dra Draw

LIGHT BLUE, BLACK triple diamond, hooped sleeves.

HH Beat unlucky unluck Derby third Westover when winning a notable 1m conditions race at Newbur Newbury wbury last September; howe ho ver, he’ failed to threaten on his two he’s tw starts this season and needs to raise his game. Official BHA Rating 101

10 EMOTION (GB) (26) 015

Ch f Frankel - Molly ll Malone (FR) (Lomitas) lly QA R RACING LIMITED QATA JOHN & THADY GOSDEN, Newmarket

Groom - Leah Mapston

8 13 (125) Cieren Fallon Fa

(Breeder - The Molly ll Malone Partnership) lly

Dra Draw

CLARET, GOLD braid, CLARET sleeves, CLARET cap, 4 GOLD tassel. HHH It was a weak Kempton novic no e (1m4f, AW) she won by 16l, and she’s she’ since been well beaten in a Goodwood Goodw Listed race (1m2f, soft); others have ha far less to prove pro but perhaps the ground didn’t suit last time and she’s she’ not written writ off now no up in trip, with her dam having ha won the 2m4f Group 1 Prix du Cadran. Official BHA Rating 91

11 PERFECT ALIBI (GB) (15)

041

8 13 (125)

B f Le Havr Ha e (IRE) - Daphne (Duke of Marmalade (IRE)) THE QUEEN Tom Marquand WILLIAM HAGGAS, Newmarket

Groom - Kim-Lynn Nake Na lski

(Breeder - The Queen)

Dra Draw

PURPLE, GOLD braid, SCARLE SC T sleeves, 5 BLACK velvet lv cap lvet cap,, GOLD fring fringe. HHH Has got better with each of her three runs and she won a recent Newbur Newbury wbury maiden (1m4f, good to soft); it was a tight ﬁnish and further improve impro ment is necessary ar up in grade, but her dam was a 1m5f Listed winner for connections and she ary should continue to progress, especially especiall at this longer trip. Official BHA Rating 93

12 TYPEWRITER (IRE) (42)

4411-43

B f Gleneagles (IRE) - On Location (USA) SA (Street Cry (IRE)) SA) MRS FITRI HAY HA ANDREW BALDING, Kingsclere

Groom - Rhys Rh Fox

8 13 (125) Da Probert David

(Breeder - Castlefarm Stud)

Dra Draw

PINK, EMERALD GREEN chevron, halve hal d sleeve slee s, 10 EMERALD GREEN and PINK quartered cap cap. HH Kept on for 4l third in Cheshire Oaks (11.3f, soft) last month and the runner-up has since won a Group 1; may ma be suited by this trip but others have ha more compelling credentials; it’s it’ possible that slow slo ground is preferable. STEWARD EW EWARD S NOTE: Following llo llowing its run on 4/5/2022 it was reported that the horse reared as the stalls opened. Official BHA Rating 95

Result: 1st

2nd

3rd

Distances: 1-2

2-3

Time:Min

4th .

Secs.

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 12

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn ﬁrst time by No. 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 7. Standard Time: 3 mins 4.30 sec Record Time: 3 mins 0.89 secs by Kew Gardens age 3 wt 9-0 good to ﬁrm, 20/0 20 6/18 2021: KEMARI 3 9 0 William Buick 15-2 (Charlie Appleby) 13 ran

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The Queen’s Vase (Group 2) - continued

Race Summary: Summar Ha Having been slowly wl away in the Derby, wly Derby NAHANNI did well to keep on into seventh and his pedigree also indicates he could relish this step up in trip. There’s a slight concern this run may ma come too soon, just 11 days da after Epsom, but otherwise ot there’s lots to like. Eldar Eldarov has shown bundles of promise when winning his ﬁrst two starts and he’s second choice now up in grade and in trip. Anchorage is well worth a second look being the sole representative esentati for esentative Aidan O’Brien, who has won this race seven times since 2007, 2007 while the unexposed Gosden runner Baltic Bird is another interesting candidate. Race Predictor: AL QAREEM ANCHORAGE NAHANNI Please check Bet With Ascot screens for most up to date Race Predictor Forecast: 7-2 Nahanni Na (GB), 11-2 Baltic Bird (GB), 6-1 Eldar Eldarov (GB), Haﬁt (IRE), 7-1 Anchorage (IRE), 9-1 Perfect Alibi (GB), 10-1 Al Qareem (IRE), 11-1 Ruler Legend (IRE), 16-1 Zechariah (IRE), 20-1 Type Ty writer (IRE), 25-1 Emotion (GB), 33-1 Green Team (FR)

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The Prince of Wales’s Stakes THE LAST

WINNERS HAD

GROUP 1 WINS BETWEEN TH EM

9 OF THE LAST 10 WINNERS WERE PLACED ON THEIR PREVIOUS START

SINCE THE RACE WAS UPGRADED TO A GROUP 1,

19 OF THE 22 WINNERS HAD CONTESTED A

GROUP 1

LAST-TIME-OUT

OF THE LAST WINNERS WERE TRAINED BY

SIR MICHAEL STOUTE

11 OF THE LAST 22 WINNERS

WERE IN THE TOP 2 IN THE BETTING MARKET

9/2

THE AVERAGE ER ERAGE WINNING

STARTING PRICE

IN THE LAST

YEARS

8 WINNERS 16 OF THE LAST

WERE TRAINED IN FRANCE OR IRELAND

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Feature Race Analysis It is a delight to see horses come from all around the globe to contest the 2022 renewal of the Prince of Wales’s Stakes once again. Lord North returns in an attempt to become only the fourth dual-winner of the prestigious race and the first to do so since the contest was promoted to Group 1 status in 2000. He is a proven Group 1 performer but is now the veteran of the field and might be vulnerable to some young talent in the five-strong field. Ryan Moore landed this contest 12 months ago with Love, a superstar filly for Aidan O’Brien, but today rides for Sir Michael Stoute. Bay Bridge looks a strong favourite to side with based off his impressive success in the Brigadier Gerard Stakes at Sandown, showing a smart turn of foot, to brush a side a strong field by five lengths. French-raider Grand Glory also made light work of her last assignment and a step up to the top ranks looks well within her reach with the 3lb weight allowance she recieves. The Joseph O’Brien-trained State Of Rest was sent off at 2/1F for the Irish Gold Cup during the Guineas weekend but finished half a length down to the thriving Alenquer, while Hideaki Fujiwara brings Shahryar across the world and could be the one to cause an upset with Cristian Demuro in the saddle.

Last year’s winner Love (Left) Year

Form

Winner

Trainer

Last Race

2021

111/

Love

11/10F

A P O’Brien (Ire)

1st Yorkshire Oaks Oa

2020

2121-1 Lord North

5/1

J H M Gosden

1st Brigadier Gerard Stakes Sta

2019

222- 11 Crystal Ocean

3/1

Sir M Stoute

1st Aston Park Stakes Sta

2018

226-21 Poet’s Word

11/2

Sir M Stoute

1st Brigadier Gerard Stakes Sta

2017

212-01 Highla Hig nd Reel

9/4

A P O’Brien (Ire)

1st Coronati na on Cup nati Cu

2016

011-15 My Dream Boat Boa

16/1

C G Cox

5th Prix d’Ispahan

2015

2-13-

Free Eagle

5/2F

D K Weld (Ire)

3rd QIPCO Champion Stakes

2014

122-0

The Fugue

11/2

J H M Gosden

11th Duba Du i Duty ut Free uty

2013

2/1-11 Al Kazeem

11/4

R J Charlton

1st Tatters Ta alls Gold Cup Cu

2012

26-411 So You Think

4/5F

A P O’Brien (Ire)

1st Tatters Ta alls Gold Cup Cu

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3.40 Third Race

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The Prince Of Wales’ Wales’s les’s Stakes Stak (Group 1) (British Champions Series)

Stalls - Inside

One Mile abt Two Furlongs (9f abt 212yds) (1,900 metres) For Four Yrs Old And Upwards (Class 1) Total race value va £1057500 (FOR CONDITIONS OF THIS RACE SEE PAGE 78)

Owners Prize Money. ne Winner £471222; Second £193417; Third £96761; Fourth £48328; ney. Fifth £24217. 4217 (Penalty Value 4217. Va £599708.25) A SS Form

Owner

1 BAY BA BRIDGE (GB) (20)

4/1111-1

Trainer Age

st lb

B c New Bay Ba - Hayyo ay na (Multiplex) ayyo JAMES WIGAN WIG & BALLYLINCH LL LLYLINCH STUD SIR MICHAEL STOUTE, Newmarket

Ry Moore Ryan

Groom - Antonello Marcasciano (Breeder - London Thoroughbred Services Ltd) D

(lbs)

4 9 2 (128)

Dra Draw

CHERR CORNFLOWER CHERRY, CORNFLO BLUE sash and cap.

HHHHH 4-4 last year during highly highl progressive gressiv 3yo gressive 3y campaign, culminating in Newmark Newmarket wmarket Listed win, and his form went to the next ne level on last month’s month’ return when bolting up in the Group 3 Brigadier Gerard at Sandown Sando (1m2f, good); on that latest evidence he should be winning a Group 1 sooner rather ra than later and this exciting 4yo 4y holds strong claims; unraced on fast ground. Official BHA Rating 121

2 LORD NORTH (IRE) (24)

04 -214 04/1

6 9 2 (128)

B g Dubawi Duba (IRE) - Najoum Na (USA) SA (Giant’s Causeway SA) wa (USA)) way SA SA)) HH SHEIKH ZAYED ZA BIN MOHAMMED RACING Frankie Dettori JOHN & THADY GOSDEN, Newmarket

Groom - William Walsh

(Breeder - Godolphin)

CD BF

Dra Draw

RO L BLUE, WHITE chevron, ROYA ROYA RO L BLUE cap, 5 WHITE star. ar ar. HHH Not at his very best when fourth in the Tatt Ta ersalls Gold Cup at the Curragh last month after a two-month tw break, but he’ previously he’d viousl posted his third Group 1 win when dead-heating in the Dubai Turf and he won this race in ﬁne style viously st in 2020; could have ha a part to play pla if rediscove co ring his peak form. cove Official BHA Rating 118

3 SHAHRYA SHAHR R (JPN) (81)

31143-1

4 9 2 (128)

B or Br c Deep Impact (JPN) - Dubai Majesty (USA) SA (Essence of Dubai (USA)) SA) SA SA)) SUNDAY ND RACING CO LTD NDAY Cristian Demuro HIDEAKI FUJIWARA, JIW JIWARA, Japan

Groom - Mr.Takahir .T .Takahir o Oto

(Breeder - Northern Farm)

Dra Draw

BLACK, RED cross belts, BLACK and YELLOW YELLO 3 striped riped sleeves, s, RED cap cap. HHHH Won the Grade 1 Japanes Ja e Derby (1m4f, good to ﬁrm) last May Ma and the Group 1 Dubai Sheema Classic (1m4f, good) in March; it was a red-hot race last time and another example of Japanes Ja e-trained horses excelling at the highest leve le l across the globe; there can be optimism this lightly lightl raced 4yo 4y will be ﬁne now no back down do in trip and he could play pla a leading role once more. Official BHA Rating 120

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The Prince Of Wales’s Stakes (Group 1) (British Champions Series) - continued Form

Owner

Trainer Age

4 STAT ST E OF REST (IRE) (24)

5/311-13

(lbs)

4 9 2 (128)

B c Starspangledbanner (AUS (A ) - Repose (USA) SA (Quiet American (USA)) SA) SA SA)) ST E OF REST PARTNERSHIP STAT JOSEPH PATRICK PA O’BRIEN, Ireland

Groom - M J Doran D BF

st lb

Shane Crosse

(Breeder - Tinnakill Bloodstock Ltd)

Dra Draw

RED, YELLOW YELLO stars, halve hal d sleeve slee s and star on cap.

HHH Has relished the step up in trip from 1m and he completed a 9.5f-10.5f Group/Grade 1 hat-trick when landing the Prix Gana at Longchamp in May; Ganay Ma close third in the Group 1 Tatt Ta ersalls Gold Cup at the Curragh last month, when the ﬁrst two tw got ﬁrst run on him, and he might not be far away away. ay. Official BHA Rating 119

5 GRAND GLORY GLOR (GB) (45)

1125-11

6 8 13 (125)

B m Olympic Ol Glory (IRE) - Madonna Lily Lil (IRE) (Daylami (Da (IRE)) Mickael Barzalona HARAS DE HUS GIANLUCA UC BIETOLINI, France UCA

Groom - Anais Dumont (Breeder - Sarl Elevage du Haras de Bourgeauville)

Dra Draw

WHITE, RED halve hal d sleeves, ROYA RO L BLUE cap, 4 WHITE diamond. HHH Won the Group 1 Prix Jean Romanet against ﬁllies and mares at Deauville (1m2f, good to soft) last August and this 6y has looked 6yo look better than ever ev this spring with commanding wins at Longchamp in Listed and Group 3 races (about 1m2f, very soft/go ft/ od to soft); today’ ft/go today’s y’s assignment is tougher and there’s there’ a question mark about the return to fast ground, but she’s she’ Official BHA Rating 116 nevertheless entitled to considerable respect in view vie of this year’s dominant performances.

Result: 1st

2nd

3rd

Distances: 1-2

2-3

Time:Min

4th .

Secs.

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 5 Hood worn by No. 3. Tongue Strap worn by No. 4, 5.

Standard Time: 2 mins 7.70 secs Record Time: 2 mins 1.90 secs by The Fugue age 5 wt 8-11 good to ﬁrm, 18/06/14 2021: LOVE (IRE) 4 8 11 Ryan Moore 11-10 (Aidan O’Brien) 6 ran

Race Summary: Summar Sir Michael Stoute won this in 2018 and 2019 and, having ha landed his sixth six Derby recently, centl cently, his ﬁne season can continue with another Group 1 win courtesy of BAY BA BRIDGE. The lightly lightl raced 4yo was extremely mel impressive mely essi when winning the Group 3 Brigadier Gerard Stakes by 5l essive at Sandown last month and can score on his ﬁrst attemp at t at the highest level. Japanese-trained horses always wa command respect and Shahryar is the chief danger following his win in the Group 1 ways Dubai Sheema Classic at Meydan in March. The other ot three can’t be ruled out, however. Race Predictor:

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4.20 Fourth Race

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The Duke Duk Of Cambridge Stakes Stak (Group 2) One Mile (1,600 metres) ROYAL HUNT CUP COURSE (8f ) For Four Yrs Old And Upwards Fillies And Mares

Stalls - Centre

(Class 1) Total race value va £175000 (FOR CONDITIONS OF THIS RACE SEE PAGE 78)

Owners Prize Money. ne Winner £81620; Second £33355; Third £16678; Fourth £8348. ney. (Penalty Value Va £103600) A SS

Form

Owner

Trainer Age

1 SAFFRON BEACH (IRE) (81)

20011-4

st lb

4 9 7 (133)

Ch f New Bay Ba - Falling Petals (IRE) (Rave (Ra n’s Pass (USA)) SA SA)) MRS B. V. SANGSTER, J WIGAN WIG & O SANGSTER JANE CHAPPLE-HYAM, -HY -HYAM, Newmarket

William Buick

Groom - Lisa Williams (Breeder - China Horse Club International Ltd)

(lbs)

Dra Draw

RED, WHITE seams, RED sleeves, WHITE cap, RED 5 stars. HHHHH Put up a high-class performance when beating Mother Earth by 3l in last year’s Group 1 Sun Chariot Stakes Stak at Newmarket Newmark wmarket (1m, good) in October, October making all, and was far from disgraced against males at the same level at Meydan (1m1f, good) on her reappearance; may ma not be fully full expos ex ed just yet and she’s she’ high on the list despite a 5lb penalty. penalty Official BHA Rating 115

2 SIBILA SPAIN SP (IRE) (38)

4410-41

4 9 5 (131)

B f Frankel - L’Ancr L’ esse (IRE) (Darshaan) YEGUAD GUADA GUAD ADA CENTURION Aurelien Lemaitre CHRISTOPHER HEAD, France (Breeder - Coolmore)

Dra Draw

RO L BLUE, WHITE seams, WHITE and ROYA ROYA RO L 7 BLUE chevrons on sleeves, s, hooped cap cap. HHHH French-trained ﬁlly who gained her most important success in last month’s month’ Group 2 Prix du Muguet at Saint-Cloud (1m, good to soft), coming from last place to lead late on; unplaced in her three races at Group 1 level but she’s she’ relativel relatively ely lightly lightl raced and ought to make mak her presence felt if handling the quicker quick ground (unraced on ﬁrmer than good). Official BHA Rating 111

3 BASHKIROVA OV (GB) (11) OVA

1110-21

Groom - Inzar Alam D

4 9 2 (128)

B f Pivo Pi tal - Russian Finale (Dansili) CHEVELEY PARK STUD Tom Marquand WILLIAM HAGGAS, Newmarket (Breeder - Cheveley Park Stud Limited)

Dra Draw

RED, WHITE sash, ROYA RO L BLUE cap.

HHHH Has come a long way wa in a short space of time, winning four of her six races; further improve impro ment when gaining decisive decisiv success in Group 3 Princess Elizabeth Stakes Stak at Epsom (8.5f, good) 11 days da ago, leading inside the ﬁnal 1f; versatile in terms of the ground; more progress required up further in grade but that’s that’ not out of the question; trainer won this race in 2019. Official BHA Rating 106

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The Duke Of Cambridge Stakes (Group 2) - continued Form

Owner

4 KENNELLA (FR) (31)

3/5324-5

Trainer Age

st lb

(lbs)

4 9 2 (128)

B f Kendargent (FR) - Ella Diva Di (FR) (Heliostatic (IRE)) Mickael Barzalona MR D. R. LODGE N. CAULLER CAULLERY, ULLERY, France (Breeder - Gaec Campos)

Dra Draw

BLACK, ORANGE and BLACK chevrons on sleeves, 2 ORANGE cap cap. HH Useful on her day, da best efforts when placed in French 1,000 Guineas at Longchamp and Prix de Sandringham at Chantilly Chantill (both 1m, soft) in the first half of 2021; might have ha needed the run when only onl fifth of seven in 7f Listed race at Longchamp on her reappearance but she faces a stiff assignment here and has yet to race on ground firmer than good. Official BHA Rating 106

5 MOTHER EARTH (IRE) (32)

2504-10

Groom - Trevor O’Neill D

4 9 2 (128)

B f Zoffany Zoffan (IRE) - Many Man Colours (Green Desert (USA)) SA SA)) MR D. SMITH, MRS J. MAGNIER, MR M. TABOR AIDAN O’BRIEN, Ireland

Ry Moore Ryan

(Breeder - Grenane House Stud)

Dra Draw

PURPLE, WHITE seams, striped sleeves, PURPLE cap.

HHHH Tough filly fill who held her form well during busy 2yo/3 2y yo campaigns, winning two tw Group 1 events ev including the 1,000 Guineas; justified favo fa uritism in Curragh Group 3 on reappearance but was then well beaten in the Lockinge at Newbur Newbury wbury last month; today’ today’s y’s conditions ideal but she has 3l to find with Saffron Beach on their Sun Chariot running last autumn; cheekpieces on. Official BHA Rating 111

6 NOVEMBA (GER) (20)

14053-5

4 9 2 (128)

B f Gleneagles (IRE) - Nevada (GER) (Dubai Destination (USA)) SA SA)) GESTUT BRUMMERHOF P. SCHIERGEN, Germany German

Groom - Sabrina Krüsemann

Sibylle Vogt

(Breeder - Gestut Brummerhof )

Dra Draw

BLACK, YELLOW YELLO braids, YELLOW YELLO sleeves, 3 BLACK cap cap,, YELLOW YELLO tassel. HHH Often makes mak the running; won last year’s German 1,000 Guineas (1m, good to soft) and ran just as well in the frame in Group 1 Coronation Stak here (1m, heavy) Stakes av and Group 2 Prix Daniel Wildenstein at Longchamp (1m, soft) afterwa avy) after rds; a leading candidate on form but has to put a belo par reappearance effort behind her and this will be her ﬁrst run on ground ﬁrmer than good. belowOfficial BHA Rating 113

7 PRIMO BACIO (IRE) (46)

15000-6

Groom - Matthe Mat w Hicks D BF

4 9 2 (128)

B f Awtaad Aw (IRE) - Suvenna (IRE) (Arcano (IRE)) DA DAVID WARD Richard Kingscote ED WALKER, Upper Lambourn (Breeder - Kildaragh Stud)

Dra Draw

LIGHT BLUE, DARK BLUE triple diamond.

HHH Smart on her day, da peak performance when ﬁfth in Group 1 Falmouth Fa Stak at Newmark Stakes Newmarket wmarket (1m, good to ﬁrm; Mother Earth second) last summer; sometimes looks a tricky trick ride and found little lit after typically typicall racing freely freel when last in Listed race at Goodwood Goodw (favo (fa urite; Bashkiro well ahead in second) on reappearance; not ruled out if ever Bashkirova everything erything clicks but she carries risks. Official BHA Rating 108

BEA (IRE) (24) 4 9 2 (128) 8 THUNDER BEAUTY

6004-34

B f Night of Thunder (IRE) - Quiania (IRE) (Dansili) Daniel Tudhope MR D. K. KELLY KELL DA DAVID O’MEARA, Upper Helmsley

Groom - Jemima Sealey

(Breeder - Kildaragh Stud & Michael Downey)

Dra Draw

PURPLE, PINK spots, sleeves and spots on cap.

H Just one win from 13 attemp at ts and she trailed home last behind Mother Earth in last season’s on’ 1,000 Guineas; prove on’s pro d she stays ay 1m when a creditable fourth of seven in Group 2 at the Curragh (25-1) three weeks ago but this is a stronger race and she ays has plenty to ﬁnd. Official BHA Rating 97

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The Duke Of Cambridge Stakes (Group 2) - continued Result: 1st

2nd

3rd

Distances: 1-2

2-3

Time:Min

4th .

Secs.

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 8

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn ﬁrst time by No. 5. Tongue Strap worn by No. 8. Standard Time: 1 min 41.60 secs Record Time: 1 min 35.89 secs by Ribchester age 4 wt 9-0 good to ﬁrm, 20/0 20 6/17 2021: INDIE ANGEL (IRE) 4 9 0 Frankie Dettori 22-1 (John & Thady Gosden) 12 ran

Race Summary: Summar A 5lb penalty will make things harder for SAFFRON BEACH but Jane Chapple-Hyam’s likeable daughter of New Bay Ba still appeals the most. She holds Mother Mot Earth on the form of her win in last autumn’s Sun Chariot and we may ma not have ha seen the best of her yet. Aidan O’Brien’s tough campaigner, campaigner wearing cheekpieces for the ﬁrst time, may ma still pose the main threat, while the upwardly mobile Bashkirova looks well worth her place in this higher grade and is also considered. The French-trained Sibila Spain completes the shortlist. Race Predictor: NOVEMBA

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5.00 Fifth Race

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

The Roya Royal yal Hunt Cup (Heritage Handicap) One Mile (1,600 metres) ROYAL HUNT CUP COURSE (8f ) For Three Yrs Old And Upwards

Stalls - Centre

(Class 2) Total ta race value tal va £175000 (FOR CONDITIONS OF THIS RACE SEE PAGE 79)

Owners Prize Money. ne Winner £746 ney. £7 73; Second £37328; Third £18673; Fourth £9328. (Penalty Va Value £94500) Weights raised 3lbs and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. 28 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10. SS

Form

Owner

Trainer Age

st lb

(lbs)

GIC MORNING (GB) (12) 5 10 1 (141) GICAL 1 MAGICAL

0203-01

B g Muhaarar - The Lark (Pivo (Pi tal) (in 5lb ex) ex LADY BAMFORD Benoit de la Saye Sa tte (5) JOHN & THADY GOSDEN, Newmarket

Groom - Anthony Anthon Lave La ry D

(Breeder - Lady Bamford)

Dra Draw

M OON. MAR

HHH Finished eighth in this race last year on seasonal debut; 11lb higher this time but useful apprentice Benoit De La Saye Sa tte tak off 5lb; also has the beneﬁt of recent match practice having takes ha deﬁed top weight in Doncaster handicap (1m, good) just 12 da ago; not ruled out. days Official BHA Rating 105 (+4)

2 ESCOBAR (IRE) (11)

2206-14

8 9 12 (138)

B g Famous Name - Saying Sa Grace (IRE) (Brief Truce (USA)) SA SA)) WITHERNSEA THOROUGHBRED LIMITED Daniel Tudhope DA DAVID O’MEARA, Upper Helmsley

Groom - Charlotte Mulhall

(Breeder - Peter Evans)

Dra Draw

BLACK, YELLOW, YELLO GREEN & RED dartboard, WHITE 5 sleeves, s, RED darts,, RED cap cap. HH Retains plenty of ability aged eight, having ha won York handicap on reappearance then performed respectably respectabl in Epsom Group 3; landed the Balmoral over C&D in 2019 but came up short in this race in 2018 (ﬁnished 11th) and 2021 (ﬁnished 17th); unlikel unlikely ely to do much better off current mark. Official BHA Rating 107

3 SINJAARI SINJ (IRE) (32)

6 9 11 (137)

2/ 224-3 B g Camelot - Heavenly 2/4 nl Song (IRE) (Oratorio (IRE)) nly MR MOHAMMED JABER Kieran Shoemark HARR & ROGER CHARLTON HARRY CHARL , Beckhampton Groom - Asif Sayy Sa ed

(Breeder - Dr T. Purcell & Mr P. Purcell)

Dra Draw

WHITE, RED chevron, hooped sleeves, RED cap.

HH Campaigned mainly mainl at middle distances; won the John Smith’s Smith’ Cup in 2020 for previous stable; creditable third in seven-runner race over ov 1m at Newbur Newbury wbury (good) on reappearance but now no needs to prove pro he can cope with this trip back in a top handicap. Official BHA Rating 106

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Trainer Age

4 INTELLOGENT (IRE) (49) (49

2/216-23

Ch g Intello (GER) - Nuit Polaire (IRE) (Kheleyf (USA)) SA SA)) MRS FIONA CARMICHAEL JANE CHAPPLE-HYAM, -HY -HYAM, Newmarket

Groom - Steven Borge

st lb

(lbs)

7 9 10 (136) James Doyle Do

(Breeder - Ecurie Des Monceaux)

Dra Draw

PURPLE, LIGHT GREEN stars, PURPLE cap, 4 LIGHT GREEN star. ar ar. HHH Encouraging efforts in Newmark Newmarket wmarket handicap (close second) and C&D Listed event ev (1l third) for new ne stable this term; hit with a 9lb rise for latter lat effort but still looks well treated on best French form, including Group 1 win in 2018; interesting with that back-class in mind. Official BHA Rating 105

5 SAN ANDREAS (IRE) (5)

312022

6 9 9 (135)

B g Dark Angel (IRE) - Last Bid (Vital (V Equine (IRE)) H. J. Horgan (7) (7 ANNUS MIRABILIS SYNDICAT NDIC E NDICAT JOSEPH PATRICK PA O’BRIEN, Ireland

Groom - Wayne Wa Ka nagh Kava

(Breeder - Grangemore Stud)

Dra Draw

LIGHT BLUE, GREY braces, diamonds on sleeves 14 and cap cap. H Effecti Effective ective on turf in the past but his best performances this year have ha come on AW, AW winning at Dundalk in March then beaten narrowly narro at Newc Ne astle on Good Friday; ida beaten favo iday; fa urite in small ﬁelds on turf at Fairyhous ir iryhous e the last twice; opposed in this much stronger race. Official BHA Rating 104

6 SYMBOLIZE (IRE) (67)

01022-2

5 9 9 (135)

Ch g Starspangledbanner (AUS (A ) - French Flirt (Peintre Celebre (USA)) SA SA)) SHEIKH JUMA DALMOOK AL MAKTOU MAK M Harr Davies Harry Da (5) ANDREW BALDING, Kingsclere

Groom -Diana Magalhaes

(Breeder - Dc Inve In stments Ltd)

Dra Draw

DARK BLUE, large YELLOW YELLO spots.

HHH Consistent in last ﬁve ﬁv appearances (all on softer than good), including good efforts in competitive titiv handicaps here titive (7f (7f/1m) in October; creditable second in Thirsk conditions race (7f ) two tw months ago; each-way wa chance provided way pro he’ as he’s effecti back on forecast faster ground. effective Official BHA Rating 104

7 BOPEDRO (FR) (26)

0136-50

6 9 8 (134)

B g Pedro The Great (USA) SA - Breizh Touch (FR) (Country Reel (USA)) SA) SA SA)) ZHANG YUESHENG MRS J. HARRINGTON, Ireland

Shane Foley le ley

(Breeder - Mr Daniel Cherdo)

Dra Draw

D EMERALD GREEN, EMERALD GREEN and WHITE 3 check sleeves, s, WHITE cap cap. HH Won similar event ev at the Curragh (1m, good) last August, beating 26 riva rivals; vals; failed to repeat that form in another hot handicap at same venue last month but has the ability to take tak a serious hand provided pro he’ back to his best. he’s Official BHA Rating 103

8 HUMANITARIAN HUMANIT (USA) SA (18) SA)

6 9 8 (134)

0/1/0-00S B g Noble Mission - Sharbat (USA) SA (Dynaformer (USA)) SA) SA SA)) cut cutt CRAFT THOROUGHBREDS AND PARTNERS Daniel Muscutt STUART WILLIAMS, Newmarket

Groom - Stephen Holmes

(Breeder - W. S. Farish)

Dra Draw

LIGHT BLUE, MAROON hoop, diamonds on sleeves, 30 MAROON cap cap,, LIGHT BLUE diamond. H Last win for the Gosden stable came over 1m4f; has found 7f/7 7f/7.5f /7.5f too sharp for new ne yard this year (still at the back when he slipped and fell on latest) and even ev this stiff 1m may ma be inadequate; furthermore, still needs to prove pro he retains all of his ability; others preferred. Official BHA Rating 103

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9 ASTRO KING (IRE) (46)

32030-0

Trainer Age

(lbs)

5 9 7 (133)

B h Kingman - Astroglia (USA) SA (Montjeu (IRE)) SA) MR SAEED SUHAIL SIR MICHAEL STOUTE, Newmarket

Groom - Rajan Kumar.

st lb

Ry Moore Ryan

(Breeder - Niarchos Family) mil mily)

Dra Draw

D BF

RO L BLUE, YELLOW ROYA YELLO chevron, YELLOW YELLO cap, 9 RO L BLUE spo ROYA spots. HHHH Largely el progressive ely gressi and has form figures of 1113239 over 1m, most recently a luckless ninth in this year’s Thirsk Hunt Cup (had a troubled gressive passage); second to smart Real World in this contest (on fast ground) 12 months ago, finishing first in the near-side group; again looks a big playe pla r. STEWARD EW EWARD S NOTE: Following llo llowing its run on 30/4 30/4/2 /4/2022 it was reported that the horse was denied a clear run. Official BHA Rating 102

10 GREATG GREATGADIAN TGADIAN (GER) (27) (27

3150-11

4 9 7 (133)

B g Siyo Si uni (FR) - Goathemala (GER) (Black Sam Bellamy Bellam (IRE)) KING POWER PO RACING CO LTD ROGER VARIAN, Newmarket

Groom - John Davis Da

Ra Daws Ray Da on

(Breeder - Stiftung Gestut Fahrhof Fa )

Dra Draw

RO L BLUE, WHITE hoop, striped sleeves, ROYA 11 WHITE cap cap,, ROYA RO L BLUE star. ar ar. HHH 2-2 since being gelded, winning small-ﬁeld events ev over 1m2f at Chelmsford (AW) (A ; faces a very different scenario in this hot 1m handicap back on turf but he’s he’ open to further progress and hard to dismiss; scored over this trip at Nottingham (good to ﬁrm) last summer. summer Official BHA Rating 102

11 TEMPUS (GB) (37)

6 9 6 (132)

0/-16202 B g Kingman - Passage of Time (Dansili) HAMBLETON RACING LTD XXXI AND PARTNER ARCHIE WATS WA ON, Upper Lambourn

Groom - Haji Khan CD

Hollie Doyle Do

(Breeder - Juddmonte Farms Ltd)

Dra Draw

BEIGE, DARK BLUE armlets, DARK BLUE cap.

HH Best form for new ne yard this year has come in four-runner races, winning at Newc Ne astle (AW) (A and runner-up in Listed grade at Doncaster and Windsor; now no goes back into a much deeper ﬁeld and he’s he’ 4lb higher than when beaten favo fa urite (ﬁnished sixth) six in the 2020 Cambridgeshire. Official BHA Rating 101

12 BLESS HIM (IRE) (34)

635130

8 9 6 (132)

B g Sea The Stars (IRE) - Happy Land (IRE) (Refuse To Bend (IRE)) TONY PERKINS & PARTNERS DA DAVID SIMCOCK, Newmarket

Groom - Pep Singh

Jamie Spencer

(Breeder - Knocklong House Stud)

Dra Draw

YELLO BLACK chevron, BLACK and YELLOW YELLOW, YELLO 22 hal d sleeve halve slee s, YELLOW YELLO cap cap,, BLACK star. ar ar. HHH Things didn’t pan out ideally in the Hambleton at York last month; well suited by straight tracks and he’s he’ 2-3 in handicaps over this C&D, including Britannia success in 2017; ran creditably (ninth overall, ra third in far-side group) in this race in 2018; return to this scenario is a big plus. rall, STEWARD EW EWARD S NOTE: Following llo llowing its run on 12/5/2 /5 022 it was reported that the horse hung left handed on the run-in. /5/2 Official BHA Rating 101

13 ARATU ARA S (IRE) (39) (39

1/111-30

4 9 6 (132)

B g Free Eagle (IRE) - Shauna’s Princess (IRE) (Sovie (So t Star (USA)) SA SA)) MR ADRIAN BUTLER CLIVE COX, Hungerford

Groom - Pasha Fairooz

Adam Kirby

(Breeder - Mrs B. Gardiner)

MA MAUVE, WHITE hoops, halve hal d sleeve slee s, MAUVE MA cap.

Dra Draw

HH Progressi ogressive ogressi ressive over 7f prior to his two tw runs this season; not disgraced (ﬁnished ninth) from an unfavo unfa urable draw in the Victoria Cup here latest but has possibly stopped improving, impro at least over his usual trip; asked ask a stiff question on this ﬁrst at attemp t at 1m. Official BHA Rating 101

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14 CRUYFF TURN (GB) (34)

144-601

Trainer Age

st lb

(lbs)

5 9 5 (131)

Ch g Dutch Art - Provenance (Galileo (IRE)) Tom Marquand ABERDEEN PARK & PARTNER TIM EASTERBY, Malton

Groom - Joe Gullon

(Breeder - Cheveley Park Stud Limited)

Dra Draw

RO L BLUE, PINK disc, MAROON sleeves, ROYA 18 RO L BLUE stars,, DARK BLUE cap ROYA cap,, PINK spo spots. HH Held on narrowly narro in the Hambleton at the Dante meeting (1m, good) last month, adding to his win at last year’s Ebor festiva tival tiva val and taking York record to 2-2; now no on a career-high mark and faces a stiffer task in this ﬁeld; should be more interesting when back at York. Official BHA Rating 100

15 DESERT PEACE (USA) SA (115) SA)

012-163

Groom - Wayne Wa Thomas D

5 9 5 (131)

B g Curlin (USA) SA - Stoweshoe (USA) SA) SA (Flatter SA) (Flat (USA)) SA SA)) GODOLPHIN CHARLIE APPLEBY, Newmarket

William Buick

(Breeder - Doug Branham & Felicia Branham)

Dra Draw

RO L BLUE. ROYA

HHHH 4-8 on Polytr ly ack/dirt, lytr k/ k/dirt, the most recent win at Meydan (1m2f ) in January; nuar belownuary; belo par favo fa urite there on last appearance; went close in an allowa allo nce optional claimer at Belmont (1m1f, ﬁrm) on sole turf run; this is a totally tall different tally scenario but he’s he’ still an unexpos une ed sort on grass. Official BHA Rating 100

16 ETONIAN (IRE) (32)

110 -00 110/0

4 9 5 (131)

B c Olympic Ol Glory (IRE) - Naan (IRE) (Indian Charlie (USA)) SA SA)) MRS J. WOOD RICHARD HANNON, Marlborough

Pa Dobbs Pat

(Breeder - Mr Emir Alkas)

Dra Draw

RED, EMERALD GREEN triple diamond, 27 armlets and diamond on cap cap. H Lightly raced colt who hasn’t gone on from his Solario success as a 2yo; 2y sent to Newbur Newbury wbury for his two tw starts this term, ﬁnishing ninth of 17 in the Spring Cup then well held in the Lockinge; career started promisingly promisingl but subsequent bare form leaves him with something to prove pro . Official BHA Rating 100

17 ISLA KAI (IRE) (12)

112-404

Groom - Helen Warrington CD BF

4 9 5 (131)

B g Awtaad Aw (IRE) - Sidney Girl (Azamour (IRE)) MARTIN WEBB RACING NIGEL TINKLER, Malton

Ro n Scott Rowa

(Breeder - Helen Lyons)

Dra Draw

GREY GREY and RED diabolo on sleeves, RED cap. GREY,

HH Regular front-runner who has gained all wins in small fields, the most recent over the round 1m here last July; good fourth in the Spring Cup in April and filled the same position at Doncaster (behind Magical Morning) rning last time; largely rning) el ely consistent but this huge-field scenario isn’t ideal. Official BHA Rating 100 (-1)

18 LUNAR SPAC SP E (IRE) (235)

060000-

4 9 5 (131)

Ch g Dawn Da Approach (IRE) - Luminaria (IRE) (Danehill (USA)) SA SA)) Saffie Osborne (3) THE JUDGES & PARTNER JAMIE OSBORNE, Upper Lambourn

Groom - Oleksiy Oleksi Makhmudov Makhmudo

(Breeder - J. S. Bolger)

RED and BLACK stripes, chevrons on sleeves, RED cap.

Dra Draw

HH Record of just 1-16 in Ireland for Jim Bolger and prove pro d inconsistent after the sole win, which came in Listed grade; sold for 22,000gns since last run; appears to have ha a tough assignment on debut for new ne yard but market mark support would be encouraging. Official BHA Rating 100

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Trainer Age

19 FANTAS NT TIC FOX (GB) (12) NTAS

3140-53

Ch g Frankel - Vasilia (Dansili) KING POWER PO RACING CO LTD ROGER VARIAN, Newmarket

Groom - Giova Gio nni Virde

st lb

(lbs)

4 9 3 (129) Da Egan David

(Breeder - Mr V. I. Araci)

Dra Draw

RO L BLUE, WHITE hoop, WHITE sleeve ROYA slee s, 21 RO L BLUE stars,, WHITE cap ROYA cap,, ROYA RO L BLUE star. ar ar. HHH Gelded after final 3yo 3y start; has gained both wins in five-runner fiv races but ran well in a competitive titiv field at Epsom 12 titive da ago, finishing third to Totally days tall Charming; needs further progress to land this big prize but that’s tally that’ not out of the question. Official BHA Rating 98

20 EXCEL EX PO POWER (IRE) (12)

351-110

4 9 3 (129)

B g Slade Power (IRE) - Rhythm Rh Excel (Exceed And Excel (AUS (A )) MR MOHAMMED RASHID ARCHIE WATS WA ON, Upper Lambourn

Groom -Saoirse O’Hanlon

Luke Morris

(Breeder - Rabbah Bloodstock Limited)

Dra Draw

RO L BLUE, WHITE disc, ROYA ROYA RO L BLUE sleeves, 25 WHITE spo spots. HH Only Onl midﬁeld in the Epsom contest won by Totally tall Charming, coming up short in his bid for a four-timer; progressive tally gressi gressive otherwis her e and still has a good over herwis ov all strike-r rik ate (6-12); howe rike-r ho ver, the assessor has possibly possibl caught up with him now. no Official BHA Rating 98

21 NOTRE BELLE BETE (GB) (32)

110136

4 9 3 (129)

Gr g Zoffany Zoffan (IRE) - Angelic Guest (IRE) (Dark Angel (IRE)) KING POWER PO RACING CO LTD ANDREW BALDING, Kingsclere

Da Probert David

(Breeder - Rifa Mustang Europe Ltd)

D BF

RO L BLUE, WHITE hoop, striped sleeves, RED cap. ROYA

Dra Draw

H Record of 3-3 on AW (all (a wins this year) compared to 0-10 on turf and he was a disappointing favo fa urite at Newbur Newbury wbury most recently, ently failing to back up his creditable third at Newmark ently, Newmarket wmarket the time before; percentage call is to oppose. STEWARD EW EWARD S NOTE: Following llo llowing its run on 14/5 14/5/2 /5/2022 it was reported that the trainer could not explain ex the poor run. Official BHA Rating 98

22 REBEL TERRITORY OR (GB) (20) 4 9 3 (129) ORY

23161-1

B g Territories (IRE) - Saucy Minx (IRE) (Dylan Thomas (IRE)) (in 5lb ex) ex MRS F COTTON,MR & MRS P CONWAY CONW Jim Crowle Crowley wley AMANDA PERRETT, TT Pulborough TT,

Groom - Rebel Territory

(Breeder - Mr & Mrs Cotton / Mrs Suzanne Conwa Conway) way)

Dra Draw

DARK BLUE, WHITE spots, WHITE sleeves, 19 DARK BLUE spo spots and cap cap. HHH Has form ﬁgures of 23111 in handicaps at 1m/1m1f (all on good/softer), including a win at Glorious Goodwood Goodw last July; showe sho d a game attitude at at Sandown Sando on seasonal debut and continues to improve impro ; now no upped in grade but has an at active attr ti proﬁle. tive Official BHA Rating 93 (+5)

23 WHAT’S WHA THE STORY OR (GB) (13) 8 9 2 (128) ORY

00-0440

B g Harbour Watch (IRE) - Spring Fashion (IRE) (Galileo (IRE)) Sil stre De Sousa Silve WELDSPEC GLASGOW GO LIMITED GOW KEITH DALGLEISH, Carluke

Groom - Jane Milligan

(Breeder - Mrs Liz Nelson MBE)

Dra Draw

WHITE, ROYA RO L BLUE stars, WHITE and RED diabolo 2 on sleeves, s, WHITE cap cap,, RED star. ar ar. H Best effor eff ts this term when fourth in races won by Notre Belle Bete and Cruyff Turn; on a long losing spell and has a regressive gressi record in this contest having gressive ha ﬁnished fourth in 2018, 12th in 2019, 19 16th in 2020 and 25th in 2021; 19, thoroughl expos thoroughly ex ed. Official BHA Rating 97 (-3)

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Trainer Age

st lb

(lbs)

24 LEGEND OF DUBAI (GB) (47) 4 9 1 (127)

322/1-1

B c Dubawi Duba (IRE) - Speedy Boarding (Shamardal (USA)) SA SA)) SHEIKH MOHAMMED OBAID AL MAKTOU MAK M ROGER VARIAN, Newmarket

Groom - Sophie McHale D

Andrea Atzeni

(Breeder - Meon Valley Stud)

Dra Draw

YELLO large BLACK spots and spots on cap. YELLOW,

HHHHH Lightly Lightl raced and well-bred colt; off the mark in 1m4f novic no e event ev at Ffos Ff Las last summer (sole 3yo 3y start) then coped very well with the drop back to 1m in Newmark Newmarket wmarket handicap (good) on reappearance, dashing clear for an impressive impressi win; should improve impro further and handle an 11lb rise; greatly atl respected. atly Official BHA Rating 96

25 PERCY’S LAD (GB) (18)

005-112

4 9 1 (127)

Ch g Sir Percy - Victory Garden (New Approach (IRE)) Richard Kingscote MR ALAN KERR DANIEL & CLAIRE KUBLER, Lambourn

Groom - Sammy Samm Barnett

(Breeder - Genesis Green Stud Ltd)

D BF

Dra Draw

RO L BLUE, YELLOW ROYA YELLO chevron, halved halv sleeves, 31 YELLO cap YELLOW cap. HHH Group placed as a 2yo 2y for Eve Ev Johnson Houghton then had a fruitless 3yo 3y campaign; has staged a reviva vival viva val for new ne yard this term, making all in 1m handicaps at Yarmouth and Nottingham then creditable second at Beverley; rle this is harder but he’s rley; he’ in very good form. Official BHA Rating 96 (+1)

26 TOTALL TOTALLY ALLY CHARMING (GB) (12) 4 9 1 (127)

1-12311

B g Charming Thought - Totally tall Millie (Pivo tally (Pi tal) (in 5lb ex) ex MR ADRIAN MCALPINE MC Frankie Dettori GEORGE BOUGHEY, HEY Newmarket HEY,

Groom - Tim Went D

(Breeder - Ropsley Bloodstock LLP)

Dra Draw

MC MCALPINE TARTAN RT , ROYA RTAN RO L BLUE armlets and cap.

HHHH Has shown sho most of his progress on AW but had no problem with the return to turf at Epsom (8.5f, good) on Oaks da winning a competitive day, titiv handicap and taking career record to 4-8; still highly unexpos titive une ed on grass and should continue to impro ; major playe improve pla r with Frankie Dettori booked. book Official BHA Rating 91 (+6)

27 DARK SHIFT (GB) (24)

4611-01

4 9 1 (127)

Gr c Dark Angel (IRE) - Mosuo (IRE) (Oasis Dream) (in 5lb ex) ex MR H. FROST James McDonald CHARLES HILLS, Lambourn

Groom - Reg Todd

(Breeder - Niarchos Family) mil mily)

Dra Draw

CD ROYA RO L BLUE, WHITE seams, WHITE sleeve slee s, 15 RO L BLUE stars,, striped ROYA riped cap cap. HHHH Record of 3-5 at Ascot, the wins gained over 6f, 7f and 1m; unfavo unfa urably abl drawn ably aw in the Victoria Cup (7f ) here on awn seasonal debut, then won well at Nottingham (good) returned to 1m later in May; Ma now no 2-2 over this trip and could well progress further; holds strong claims under a penalty back at this venue (future mark 2lb higher). Official BHA Rating 91 (+7) (+7

28 VIA SERENDIPITY (GB) (4)

416-041

8 9 1 (127)

B g Invincible In Spirit (IRE) - Mambo Light (USA) SA (Kingmambo (USA)) SA) SA SA)) (in 5lb ex) ex Stevie Donohoe J SOIZA AND D LOVATT VA VATT CHARLIE FELLOWES, Newmarket

Groom - Irshad Khan

(Breeder - Mr R. Shaykhutdino Shaykhutdinov) ykhutdinov)

Dra Draw

RED, WHITE braces, checked check sleeves, RED cap, 20 WHITE diamond. HH Steadily il back to form this season, most recently beating his six riva ily rivals vals at Sandown Sando last Saturday Saturda (11th career success); ho ver, past his peak howe ea aged eight and looks unlikel eak unlikely ely to defy a 5lb penalty in this major handicap, despite being a dual course winner winner. Official BHA Rating 91 (+2)

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29 REAL FORCE (GB) (26)

Trainer Age

st lb

5 9 0 (126)

1/0-5440 Gr g Lethal Force (IRE) - Real Me (Mark of Esteem (IRE)) LANCE BLOODSTOCK LIMITED G. O’LEARY, O’LEAR Ireland

Groom - Beverly rl Morgan rly

(lbs)

Colin Keane

(Breeder - Peter Onslow)

Dra Draw

EMERALD GREEN, GREY braces and sleeves, 13 hooped cap cap. H Has bits of Listed/Group form but was only onl midﬁeld in hot handicap at the Curragh last month and needs to improve impro on that effort; last two tw wins came in small-ﬁeld events ev in 2020; others are more appealing. Official BHA Rating 95

30 HORTZADAR AD ADAR (GB) (12)

024160

7 9 0 (126)

B g Sepoy (AUS (A ) - Clouds of Magellan (USA) SA (Dynaformer (USA)) SA) SA SA)) AKELA THOROUGHBREDS LIMITED DA DAVID O’MEARA, Upper Helmsley

Groom - Jason Pugh

Mark Winn (7) (7

(Breeder - The Aston House Stud)

Dra Draw

LIGHT BLUE, DARK BLUE seams, diabolo on sleeve slee s, 28 quartered cap cap. H Regained the winning thread at Ripon in April; hasn’t fared so well in races won by Cruyff Turn and Totally tall Charming tally since; had no luck (repeatedly atedl denied a clear run) in this contest last year but he’s atedly he’ fully full expos ex ed. Official BHA Rating 95

Result: 1st

2nd

3rd

Distances: 1-2

2-3

Time:Min

4th .

Secs.

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 33

Hood worn by No. 12. Blinkers worn by No. 18. Visor worn by No. 7. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 15. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 8. Standard Time: 1 min 41.40 secs Record Time: 1 min 36.60 secs by Ribchester age 4 wt 9-0 good to ﬁrm, 20/0 20 6/17 2021: REAL WORLD (IRE) 4 8 6 Marco Ghiani 18-1 (Saeed bin Suroor) 30 ran

Race Summary: Summar It remains to be seen whether there’s any an draw dra bias but there appears to be a fairly fairl good spread of pace across the track. Regardless, the nicely nicel bred LEGEND OF DUBAI (nap) is taken to progress further and defy an 11lb rise for his impressive essi Newmarket success. He could well be a essive Listed/Group performer in the making. Second choice is Dark Shift, who has a good record here and is well treated. Astro King (third choice) and Totally tall Charming (fourth choice) are respected, tally while Desert Peace and Intellogent are other ot suggestions for the shortlist. Inevitably, vitabl several vitably, ot others also have ha possibilities in a typically typicall sizzling Royal Hunt Cup.

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The Royal Hunt Cup (Heritage Handicap) - continued Race Predictor: DARK SHIFT BLESS HIM VIA SERENDIPITY Please check Bet With Ascot screens for most up to date Race Predictor Forecast: 6-1 Astro King (IRE), 7-1 Dark Shift (GB), 9-1 Legend of Dubai (GB), 12-1 Magical Morning (GB), Totally tall Charming (GB), 14-1 Greatgadian (GER), tally Desert Peace (USA), SA 16-1 Intellogent (IRE), Symbolize (IRE), 20-1 Sinjaari (IRE), SA), Isla Kai (IRE), Rebel Territory (GB), 25-1 Escobar (IRE), Bopedro (FR), Tempus (GB), Bless Him (IRE), Cruyff Turn (GB), Lunar Space (IRE), Fantastic Fox (GB), Excel Power (IRE), Percy’s Lad (GB), Via Serendipity (GB), 33-1 San Andreas (IRE), Aratus (IRE), Etonian (IRE), Notre Belle Bete (GB), What’s The Story (GB), Real Force (GB), 40-1 Hortzadar (GB), 50-1 Humanitarian (USA) SA SA)

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5.35 Sixth Six Race

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The Windsor Castle Stakes Stak

(Listed Race) ce ce)

Fi Furlongs (5f ) (1,000 metres) Five For Two Yrs Old

Stalls - Centre

(Class 1) Total race value va £100000 (FOR CONDITIONS OF THIS RACE SEE PAGE 79)

Owners Prize Money. ne Winner £46640; Second £19060; Third £9530; Fourth £4770. ney. (Penalty Value Va £59200) A SS

Form

Owner

1 BOLT ACTION (IRE) (15) 1

B c Kessaar (IRE) - Tisa Rive Ri r (IRE) (Equiano (FR)) VICTORIOUS RACING LIMITED & FAWZ FA I NASS ROGER VARIAN, Newmarket

Groom - Mark Waite D

Trainer

st lb

(lbs)

9 5 (131) Da Egan David

(Breeder - M. Al-Qatami & K. M. Al-Mudhaf )

Dra Draw

RED, WHITE striped sleeves and cap.

Foaled 16.2.2020. HHHH £160,000 2yo; 2y 9-4 second favo fa urite when making a successful debut in a Leicester novic no e (5f, good) 15 da ago, pulling right away days aw from an odds-on shot with previous experienc ex e and winning by 4l; visually visuall impressive impressi and although he will need to improve impro in order to win a race like lik this, that is entirely entirel possible; one for the shortlist. Official BHA Rating -

2 CHATEA CHATEAU TEAU (IRE) (18)

Ch c Hava Ha na Gold (IRE) - Petit Trianon (Dansili) ISA SALMAN AL KHALIFA KHALIF ANDREW BALDING, Kingsclere

Groom - Daniel Baker D

9 5 (131) William Buick

(Breeder - Select Bloodstock Ltd)

Dra Draw

DARK BLUE, WHITE epaulets.

Foaled 16.4.2020. HHHH Showe Sho d promise when third of five fi on Salisbury bur debut (5f, good) last month and again didn’t enjoy bury enjo a clear run when narrowly narro winning a valuable va conditions event ev at Beverley rle (5f, good to firm) 16 days rley da later; quite possible he is even ev better than he has been able to show sho so far, far so no surprise if he puts in a big run; holds a Group 1 Phoenix Stakes Stak entry; entr stable won this in 2020. Official BHA Rating -

3 DEMOCRACY DILEMMA (IRE) (20)

3216

Groom - Ponchai Kuaisawat D

9 5 (131) 31 31)

B c Cotai Glory - Majestic Alexander (IRE) (Bushranger (IRE)) MR K. MCCABE MCC George Downing Do DA DAVID EV EVANS , Abergave erga nny ergave nn (Breeder - Mountarmstrong Stud)

Dra Draw

DARK BLUE, WHITE star and sleeves.

Foaled 10.4.2020. H Improve Impro d in his first three starts, getting off the mark with a convincing success in the first-time visor in a Chester novic no e (5f, good to soft) early rl last month; found a Listed race too much at Sandown rly Sando (5f, good to soft) last time, though, dropping away aw after making much of the running; likel likely ely to find this a bit too demanding as well. STEWARD EW EWARD S NOTE: Following llo llowing its run on 26/5 26/5/2 /5/2022 it was reported that the horse ran too freely. freely Official BHA Rating -

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4 EDDIE’S BOY BO (GB) (25)

Gr c Hava Ha na Grey - Spontaneity (IRE) (Holy ol Roman Emperor (IRE)) oly MIDDLEHAM PARK RACING XLV XL & PARTNER ARCHIE WATS WA ON, Upper Lambourn

Groom - Hana Macdonald D BF

Trainer

st lb

(lbs)

9 5 (131)

Hollie Doyle Do

(Breeder - Crossﬁelds Bloodstock Ltd)

Dra Draw

LIGHT BLUE, ORANGE epaulets.

Foaled 10.2.2020. HH Justiﬁed market mark strength when making a winning debut at Southwe uth ll (5f, AW) uthwe AW in April and probably progressed when beaten a length in a four-runner conditions event ev at Musselburgh (5f, good) last month; cheekpieces now no give gi n a go, but he needs further impro ment if he is to make improve mak an impact in this company; mpan stable (won mpany; (w this in 2018) is also represented by Edgar Linton. Official BHA Rating -

5 EDGAR EDG LINTON (FR) (13)

321

9 5 (131)

B c Mehmas (IRE) - Better Chance (IRE) (Shamardal (USA)) SA SA)) Daniel Tudhope BRONTE COLLECTION 1 ARCHIE WATS WA ON, Upper Lambourn

Groom - Connor Mains

(Breeder - SRL Keymand INT)

Dra Draw

RO L BLUE and WHITE check, chevrons on sleeves, ROYA 6 RO L BLUE cap ROYA cap. Foaled 7.3.2020. H Improve Impro d in his first three starts, culminating in an all-the-way wa success in a Redcar novic way no e (5f, good) 13 days da ago; this is much tougher and he has a bit to find with Knebwo Kneb rth on last month’s month’ Lingfield running. Official BHA Rating -

6 FAR SHOT (IRE) (7) (7 1

Groom - Chand Khan D

9 5 (131)

B c Kodiac - She Bu (IRE) (Bushranger (IRE)) SHEIKH HAMED DALMOOK AL MAKTOU MAK M Frankie Dettori JOHN & THADY GOSDEN, Newmarket (Breeder - Tallyll Ho Stud) lly-

Dra Draw

LIGHT BLUE, BLACK seams, WHITE sleeve slee s and cap.

Foaled 10.5.2020. HHHH £160,000 2yo; 2y 1-2 for debut in ﬁve-runner ﬁv Yarmouth maiden (5f, soft) a week ago, but he had to work for it and managed to prevail by less than a length; eventually ev seemed to win a shade cosily, sil though, sily, ug and it’s ugh, it’ interesting that he has been raised in grade so soon; quite possible that he will be able to show sho his true worth on the likel likely ely faster ground and is much respected; stable won this in 2016. Official BHA Rating -

7 FINN RUSSELL (IRE) (37) 3

Br c Carava Cara ggio (USA) SA - Tawa SA) Ta areekh (USA) SA (Monsun (GER)) SA) MR MICHAEL H. WATT WA IAIN JARDINE, Carrutherstown

9 5 (131) Jim Crowle Crowley wley

Groom - Daisy Bright (Breeder - Lynch Bages Ltd & Rhinestone B/Stock)

Dra Draw

DARK BLUE and WHITE check, DARK BLUE sleeves, 24 EMERALD GREEN cap cap. Foaled 27.4 27 .2020. H 22-1 but caught the eye ey when third of six on his Musselburgh debut (5f, good to ﬁrm) last month; should ﬁnd a race in due course and he has the stands’ rail draw, aw but faces a tough task at this level and is bred to need further than aw, this in time. Official BHA Rating -

8 GUITEAU GUITEA (IRE) (16) 2

Gr c James Garﬁeld (IRE) - Oatmeal (Dalakhani (IRE)) AMO RACING AND OMNIHORSE RACING DA DAVID LOUGHNANE, Tern Hill

Groom - Tara Lee

9 5 (131) Rossa Ryan Ry

(Breeder - Mr Ronan Ely) El

Dra Draw

PURPLE, WHITE stars, WHITE sleeves, PURPLE stars, 17 PURPLE cap cap. Foaled 24.2.2020. HH 5-1 when beaten a short head into second of 11 on Windsor debut (6f, good to ﬁrm) last month; may ma ha won with a clearer run and that was a promising start, but plenty more will be needed at this level and both the way have wa he performed on debut and his pedigree sugge sug st the drop in trip may ma not be ideal. Official BHA Rating -

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Owner

9 KAASIB (IRE) (26)

216

Trainer

B c U S Navy Na Flag (USA) SA - Cherished (IRE) (Kodiac) SA) ALMOHAMEDIY RACING ALMOHAMEDIYA CLIVE COX, Hungerford

Groom - Amy Am Dickens

st lb

(lbs)

9 5 (131) Adam Kirby

(Breeder - Wardstown Stud Ltd)

Dra Draw

D BF

RED, GOLD braid, WHITE sleeve slee s and cap with 16 GOLD tassel. Foaled 12.4.2020. HHH May Ma have ha been unfortunate not to win when beaten a neck on his Windsor debut (5f, good) in April, but made no mistake tak when take comfortably mfortabl landing a Salisbury mfortably bur novic bury no e (5f, good to firm) later in month; disappointing favo fa urite when sixth six of 11 at Goodwood Goodw last time (not appearing to see out the extr ex a furlong in the good to soft ground) but no surprise if he fares better back at this trip with a tongue-tie now no fitted. fit Official BHA Rating -

10 KNEBWORTH (GB) (36) 11

B c Awtaad Aw (IRE) - Stereophonic (IRE) (Acclamation) BLAKE, COOMBS, DELLAR, GILES & MERRITT RICHARD HUGHES, Upper Lambourn

Groom - Charlotte Portsmouth

9 5 (131) Pa Cosgra Pat sgrave sgra rave

(Breeder - Minster Stud & Stratford Place Stud)

Dra Draw

YELLO MAROON Cross of Lorraine, WHITE sleeves, YELLOW, 19 MAROON and YELLOW YELLO quartered cap cap. Foaled 8.3.2020. HHHH Both starts at Lingﬁeld (5f, AW), justifying market mark support in impressive impressi fashion on his debut in April and follo following up in a four-runner novic no e last month when beating Edgar Linton and Rocking Ends (both winners since); it’s it’ hard to know kno ho he will cope with turf but the stiff 5f ought to suit and he shouldn’t be passed over how ov at all lightly. lightl Official BHA Rating -

11 KUWAIT CITY (IRE) (15) 41

B c Pearl Secret - Ahaaly Ahaal (Exceed And Excel (AUS (A )) MR ABDULLATEEF AL ZEER JOHN BUTLER, Newmarket

Groom - Matt Mat Johnson D

9 5 (131) James Doyle Do

(Breeder - Kitty Kit Fitzpatrick & Katie McGive Gi rn) Give

Dra Draw

WHITE, ROYA RO L BLUE diamonds on sleeves, RED cap.

Foaled 10.3.2020. H Encouraging debut when fourth of 13 in a Windsor novic no e (6f, good; form worked rk out well) last month and did it in good style rked st when off the mark at Yarmouth (5f, soft) 15 days da later; still needs to ﬁnd a good deal more in order to make mak an impact at this level. Official BHA Rating -

12 LITTLE BIG BEAR (IRE) (39) (39 21

B c No Nay Na Never (USA) SA - Adventure Seeker (FR) (Bering) SA) D.SMITH,MRS J.MAGNIER,M.TABOR,WES R, R,WES TERBERG AIDAN O’BRIEN, Ireland

Groom - John Bowes D

9 5 (131) Ry Moore Ryan

(Breeder - Camas Park Stud & Summerhill)

Dra Draw

PURPLE, WHITE seams, striped sleeves, PURPLE cap.

Foaled 15.1.2020. HHHHH 320,000euros yearling; beaten a short head into second of 13 on Curragh debut (6f, yielding) yielding in April and did it in impressive impressi fashion when going one better by 3l at Naas (5f, yielding to soft; 4-9) 4-9 last month; likel likely ely to face different ground this time but he has looked look a classy sort and, provided pro his low lo draw isn’t a major issue, seems sure to play pla a big part for Official BHA Rating the stable that took this in 2015 and 2019; holds a Group 1 Phoenix Stakes Stak entry. entr

13 MEHMAR (IRE) (15) 232

B c Mehmas (IRE) - She’s Different (IRE) (Epaulette (AUS (A )) MYRACEHORSE LTD M. D. O’CALL O’C AGHAN, Ireland

9 5 (131) L. F. Roche

(Breeder - Tony Killoran)

Dra Draw

BLACK, WHITE horses head, two tw WHITE chevrons 5 on sleeves, s, WHITE cap cap. Foaled 1.3.2020. HH £200,000 2yo; 2y placed in all three starts last month, including when third of five fiv behind Blackbeard in the Group 3 Marble Hill Stakes Stak at the Curragh (6f, good to yielding) yielding on his second outing; again ran well when second of ten in a conditions event ev at Tipperary ar (5f, good to ary firm) last time, but he appeared to find that on the sharp side which would be a concern under these likel likely ely similar conditions. Official BHA Rating -

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Owner

14 RAMAZAN (IRE) (36) 41

B c Kodiac - Hanalei Memories (USA) SA (Hard Spun (USA)) SA) SA SA)) KHK RACING LTD RICHARD FAHEY, HEY Malton HEY,

Groom - Callum Pittendr Pit eigh D

Trainer

st lb

(lbs)

9 5 (131)

Oisin Orr

(Breeder - Mr M. Al Naemi)

Dra Draw

YELLO and BLACK stripes, halve YELLOW hal d sleeves.

Foaled 6.3.2020. H 130,000euros yearling; last of four at Pontefract (5f, good to firm) in April but prove pro d a different proposition when just getting the better of a subsequent winner at Beverley rle (5f, good to firm) last month; visor is now rley no given giv a go but he will need to find plenty more improve impro ment to figure here; stable won this in 2010. Official BHA Rating -

15 ROCKET RODNEY (GB) (47) 21

Groom - Stephanie Wing D

9 5 (131)

B g Dandy Man (IRE) - Alushta (Royal Applause) Daniel Muscutt cut cutt VICTORIOUS RACING LIMITED GEORGE SCOTT, OTT Newmarket OTT, (Breeder - R. W. Stapleton)

Dra Draw

RED, WHITE armlets, striped cap.

Foaled 30.1.2020. HHH Promising debut when second of eight at Nottingham (5f, good) in April and impressive impressi when taking a Goodwood Goodw no e (5f, good) 13 days novic da later by just over ov 4l; more is needed from him but he looked look good last time and he could go well at a price; stable also runs Yahtzee. Ya Official BHA Rating -

16 ROCKING ENDS (GB) (18) 031

9 5 (131)

Gr g Hava Ha na Grey - Copper Penny nn (Dansili) nny MR COLIN WESTLEY William Carson BRETT JOHNSON, Epsom (Breeder - Fiona Marner Bloodstock)

Dra Draw

RED, LIGHT BLUE stripe, YELLOW YELLO and RED halve hal d 20 sleeves, s, BLACK cap cap. Foaled 28.2.2020. H Off the mark at the third attemp at t when beating Silencer by 2l in a five-runner fiv Salisbury bur novic bury no e (5f, good to firm) last time, but had finished behind both Knebwo Kneb rth and Edgar Linton when third of four at Lingfield (5f, AW) the time before; plenty to find. Official BHA Rating -

17 SEISMIC SPIRIT (IRE) (27) (27 2

Ch c Belardo (IRE) - Tough Spirit (IRE) (Iffraaj) STONESTREET STABLES ST LLC WESLEY A. WARD, USA

Groom - Jose Reveles

9 5 (131) Irad Ortiz Jr

(Breeder - Denis McDonnell)

Dra Draw

YELLO MAROON chevron, YELLOW YELLOW, YELLO sleeves, 11 MAROON seams. Foaled 22.2.2020. HHHH 100,000euros yearling; showe sho d plenty of early speed before just caught and beaten a head on his debut in a seven-runner maiden special weight at Churchill Downs Do (5f, ﬁrm) last month; likel likely ely to blaze a trail again and it wouldn’t be a great surprise if he lasted all the way; wa trainer won this in 2009 and 2014. Official BHA Rating -

18 SILENCER (IRE) (12) 26

Ch c Kessaar (IRE) - Lady Lizabeth (IRE) (Lord Shanakill (USA)) SA SA)) J HARRON PARTNERSHIP & QATA QA R RACING RICHARD HANNON, Marlborough

9 5 (131) Cieren Fallon Fa

(Breeder - John Martin McLoughney)

Dra Draw

CLARET, GOLD braid, CLARET sleeves, CLARET cap, 4 GOLD tassel. Foaled 24.2.2020. H £160,000 2yo; 2y beaten 2l by Rocking Ends in a five-runner fiv no e at Salisbury novic bur (5f, good to firm) last bury month and stumbled at the start when sixth six of 12 in an Epsom conditions event ev (6f, good) 12 days da ago; tongue-tie is now no give gi n a go but he makes mak little lit appeal. Official BHA Rating -

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Owner

Trainer

19 WHISTLE AND FLUTE (IRE) (18) 120

(lbs)

B c Dandy Man (IRE) - Maria Ormani (IRE) (Roderic O’Connor (IRE)) Charles Bishop THE WOODWA ODWAY ODWA WAY 20 EVE JOHNSON HOUGHTON, Blewbury

Groom - Steve Sweet D

st lb

9 5 (131)

(Breeder - Ballyhane) Ball

Dra Draw

RED, DARK BLUE hoop, quartered cap.

Foaled 31.3.2020. HH Won comfortably mfortabl at Bath (5f, good to soft) in April and probably mfortably abl put up an even ably ev better performance under his penalty when second of five fiv in a conditions event ev over this C&D (good to firm) 13 days da later; howe howeve wever, he failed to beat a riva rival val when behind Chateau at Beverley rle (5f, good to firm) last month and has plenty to prove rley pro afte af r that; stable won this last year. ar STEWARD ar. EW EWARD S NOTE: Official BHA Rating Following llo llowing its run on 28/5/2 /5 022 it was reported that the horse weakened /5/2 ak akened quickl quickly.

20 WODAO (FR) (18) 5231

Ch c Showcasing - Dadao (Intello (GER)) ATLANTIC THOROUGHBREDS DONNACHA AIDAN O’BRIEN, Ireland

Groom - Hailey O’Shea D

9 5 (131)

Ga Ryan Gavin Ry

(Breeder - S.C.E.A. Elevage D’Yllone)

Dra Draw

DARK BLUE, EMERALD GREEN chevrons on sleeves.

Foaled 3.3.2020. HH 260,000euros yearling; looked look good when off the mark at the fourth attemp at t in a Nava Na n maiden (5f, good) 18 days da ago, in front by almost 4l; howe ho ver, he had ﬁnished about 6l behind Little Lit Big Bear on Curragh debut and was a short head behind Mehmar at Naas last month; needs to step forwa for rd again. Official BHA Rating -

21 JUMBEAU JUMBEA (GB) (33) 13

B f Brazen Beau (AUS (A ) - Jumeirah Street (USA) SA (Street Cry (IRE)) SA) LPOG21 & PARTNERS TOM CLOVER, Newmarket

Groom - Anya An Andrews D

9 0 (126) Hayley Hayle yley Turner

(Breeder - Aileen Chua)

Dra Draw

BLACK, WHITE epaulets, diabolo on sleeves, GREY cap.

Foaled 6.3.2020. HHHH Cost 2,000gns as a yearling and that’s that’ money mone well spent, as she won with more in hand than the margin sugge sug sts on Brighton debut (5f, good to ﬁrm) in April and put up a much better performance when third of 15 in a ﬁllies’ Listed contest at York (5f, good; 33-1) last month; could sneak into the frame. STEWARD EW S NOTE: Following EWARD llo llowing its run on 13/5 13/5/2 /5/2022 it was reported that the horse was hampered leaving lea the stalls. Official BHA Rating -

22 STAR ST OF LADY M (GB) (18) 1161

Gr f Hava Ha na Grey - Abraj Dubai (USA) SA (Street Cry (IRE)) SA) MR M. MADDEN DA DAVID O’MEARA, Upper Helmsley

Groom - Jemima Sealey

9 0 (126)

Colin Keane

(Breeder - Whitsbury Manor Stud)

Dra Draw

EMERALD GREEN, BLACK star, ar EMERALD GREEN ar, 1 sleeves, s, BLACK stars,, EMERALD GREEN cap cap,, BLACK star. ar ar. Foaled 31.3.2020. HHH Didn’t take tak to Chester when last of six in the Lily Lil Agnes on her penultimate start (5f, good to soft) but has won her other three outings, including a valuable va conditions event ev at Beverley rle last time (5f, good to ﬁrm); needs more but rley she looks a tough sort and cannot be dismissed easily. ly ly. Official BHA Rating -

23 UNION COURT (GB) (11) 11

9 0 (126)

B f Hava Ha na Grey - Fyxe Fy nna (Foxwe ox dge (AUS oxwe (A )) Richard Kingscote EBUR RACING 3 EBURY ED WALKER, Upper Lambourn

Groom - Rosie Beanland (Breeder - Whitsbury Manor Stud and Mrs M. E. Slade) D

Dra Draw

PURPLE, PINK epaulets, quartered cap.

Foaled 15.3.2020. HHHH Made a successful debut when getting the better of a subsequent winner at Leicester (5f, good) last month and maintained her unbeaten record with an easy win in a ﬁve-runner ﬁv Chepstow to novic tow no e (5f, good) 11 days da ago; remains open to further progress and is not one to take tak lightly. lightl Official BHA Rating -

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Owner

24 YAHTZEE (IRE) (7) (7 51

Trainer

B f Gregorian (IRE) - Rahanna (GER) (Azamour (IRE)) THE YAHTZEE PARTNERSHIP GEORGE SCOTT, OTT Newmarket OTT,

Groom - Zoe Peake

st lb

(lbs)

9 0 (126) Jamie Spencer

(Breeder - Kildaragh Stud)

Dra Draw

DARK BLUE, WHITE stripe, halve hal d sleeves and star on 14 cap. cap Foaled 8.4.2020. H Fifth of nine on her Lingfield debut (5f, good to firm; 8-1) last month and improve impro d to win a four-runner maiden at Hamilton (5f, good) seven days da ago; needs to find a whole lot more in order to play pla a part here, though. Official BHA Rating -

Result: 1st

2nd

3rd

Distances: 1-2

2-3

Time:Min

4th .

Secs.

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 24

Visor worn first time by No. 14. Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 9, 18. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 4. Visor worn by No. 3. Blinkers worn by No. 17. 17 Standard Time: 1 min 0.70 secs Record Time: 58.80 secs by No Nay Na Never age 2 wt 9-1 good to firm, 20/0 20 6/13 2021: CHIPOTLE 2 9 3 Charles Bishop 22-1 (Eve Johnson Houghton) 27 ran

Race Summary: Summar Six of the last ten runnings of this race have ha been won by horses starting from stall 18 or higher, higher but stall 1 was successful in 2016 and 2021 so a low draw dra may ma not be a major disadvantage. Seismic Spirit seems likely el to blaze a trail as he did when only ely onl just caught on his debut at Churchill Downs. His trainer has won this race twice and this latest representative esentati has to be esentative feared, as does Chateau (second choice) who already has useful form and did not have ha a clear run in either of his ﬁrst two starts. However, the vote goes to LITTLE BIG BEAR who has looked a classy sort in his ﬁrst two outings, especially especiall when winning easily easil at Naas last month, and looks to be held in high regard. Others to consider are Bolt Action, Far Shot, Knebworth and Union Court, all of them unbeaten, while Jumbeau looks the most interesting of those at much bigger prices. Race Predictor: LITTLE BIG BEAR CHATEAU CHATEA TEAU WHISTLE AND FLUTE Please check Bet With Ascot screens for most up to date Race Predictor Forecast: 11-4 Little Lit Big Bear (IRE), 9-1 Chateau (IRE), 10-1 Far Shot (IRE), Jumbeau (GB), Star of Lady M (GB), 11-1 Wodao (FR), 12-1 Mehmar (IRE), 14-1 Union Court (GB), 16-1 Eddie’s Boy (GB), Rocket Rodney (GB), 18-1 Bolt Action (IRE), Knebworth (GB), 20-1 Edgar Linton (FR), Whistle And Flute (IRE), 22-1 Kaasib (IRE), 25-1 Democracy Dilemma (IRE), Ramazan (IRE), Seismic Spirit (IRE), 33-1 Guiteau (IRE), Kuwa Ku it City (IRE), 40-1 Rocking Ends (GB), Yahtzee Ya (IRE), 50-1 Finn Russell (IRE), 66-1 Silencer (IRE)

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6.10 Seventh Race

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The Kensington Pala Pa ce Stakes Stak Old Mile (7f abt 213yds) (1,500 metres) For Four Yrs Old And Upwards Fillies And Mares

Stalls - Inside

(Class 2) Total race value va £100000 (FOR CONDITIONS OF THIS RACE SEE PAGE 79)

Owners Prize Money. ne Winner £40630; Second £20320; Third £10160; Fourth £5080; ney. Fifth £2540; Sixth Six £1270. (Penalty Value Va £51540) Weights raised 2lbs and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. 2 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10. SS Form

Owner

1 TE TECHNIQUE CHNIQUE (GB) (11)

2420-20

Trainer Age

st lb

(lbs)

4 9 12 (138)

Gr f Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Lifting Me Higher (IRE) (Sea The Stars (IRE)) MANTONBUR ONBUR ST ONBURY STUD UD R FREDDIE & MAR MARTYN NETYN MEADE, Manton

N (Breeder - The Pocock Family) mily) mily) RU (Br

Draw Draw

PINK and EMERALD GREEN check, 19 cap PINK sleeves ves and cap. ves HH 0-9 since debut win but has gone very close at Listed/Group 3 level, albeit not having ha to be at her best to do so on her 1m2f No Nottingham reappearance; ran poorly poorl when dropped to the extended ex 1m at Epsom (Group 3) 11 days da ago; interesting jockey jockey booking but others arrive arri with more pressing claims. STEWARD EW EWARD S NOTE: Following llo llowing its run on 4/6/ 4/6/2022 it was reported that the horse would prefer a quicker quick surface. Official BHA Rating 103

2 ANGEL POWER PO (GB) (28)

1/520-33

5 9 12 (136)

Gr m Lope de Vega (IRE) - Burning Rules (IRE) (Aussie (A Rules (USA)) SA SA)) KING POWER PO RACING CO LTD Harr Davies Harry Da (5) ROGER VARIAN, Newmarket

Groom - Sophie McHale

(Breeder - Mrs James Wigan)

Dra Draw

RO L BLUE, WHITE hoop, striped sleeves, ROYA 4 WHITE cap cap,, ROYA RO L BLUE star. ar ar. HHH Four wins in 2020 included a Group 3 at Newmark Newmarket wmarket (1m2f, soft) in October; that remains her best effort eff and she hasn’t been close to that level when third in 1m2f Listed events ev at Nottingham ( just behind Technique) and Ayr Ay (beaten just over 12l) this spring; well treated on anything an lik her best form, particularly like particularl when Harry Harr Davies’ Davies’s vies’s 5lb claim is taken tak into account, but others have ha less to prove pro . Official BHA Rating 101

3 DUBAI LOVE (GB) (46)

00-3506

Groom - Victoria Saunders

5 9 8 (132)

B m Night of Thunder (IRE) - Devotion (IRE) (Dylan Thomas (IRE)) GODOLPHIN SAEED BIN SUROOR, Newmarket

Pa Cosgra Pat sgrave sgra rave

(Breeder - Petches Farm Ltd)

Dra Draw

RO L BLUE. ROYA

HH Third in the Sandringham off 4lb higher at this meeting in 2020; placed once from three starts in Dubai at the beginning of this year and made a creditable return to Britain when close sixth six of 15 in Thirsk Hunt Cup (1m, good to ﬁrm) in ﬁrst-time cheekpieces (retained) 46 days da ago; drawn aw widest. awn Official BHA Rating 97

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Owner

Trainer Age

4 FARHH TO SHY (GB) (46)

21421-1

st lb

(lbs)

4 9 6 (130)

B f Farhh - Coconut Shy Sh (Bahamian Bounty) MR F. BUTLER GEORGE MARGARSON, Newmarket

Tom Queally all ally

(Breeder - Mr F. Butler)

Dra Draw

RO L BLUE, YELLOW ROYA YELLO hollow hollo box, bo YELLOW YELLO sleeves, 10 RO L BLUE armlets,, YELLOW ROYA YELLO cap cap. HHHH Found further improve impro ment and took her strike-r rik ate to a healthy rike-r alth 4-8 when readily althy il seeing off Scottish Summit (won ily (w comfortably mfortabl next mfortably ne time) at Doncaster (7f, good to ﬁrm) 46 days da ago; up another 6lb but could have ha more to give; giv playe pla r if her stamina holds now no stepping up to 1m for the ﬁrst time. Official BHA Rating 95

5 NEPTUNE ROCK (IRE) (35)

0560-04

4 9 6 (130)

B f Muhaarar - Silent Thoughts (IRE) (Galileo (IRE)) MR M. O’FLYNN O’FL JOSEPH PATRICK PA O’BRIEN, Ireland

Groom - Damien Byrne

Shane Crosse

(Breeder - Barronstown Stud)

Dra Draw

YELLO and RED chevrons, hooped cap. YELLOW

HHH Not quite up to Listed/Group level but she is useful and was a creditable fourth over 1m at Gowr Go an last month on her somewhat me mewhat belated ﬁrst attemp at t at a handicap; that doesn’t sugge sug st her mark is lenient, though, and Haziya Hazi is the more obvious of the yard’s rd’ pair. rd’s pair Official BHA Rating 95

6 WHITE MOONLIGHT (USA) SA (13) 5 9 3 (127) SA)

11//1/ 3 1//-

B m Medaglia d’Oro (USA) SA - Fitful Skies (IRE) (Dubawi SA) (Duba (IRE)) GODOLPHIN Daniel Tudhope SAEED BIN SUROOR, Newmarket

Groom - Martyn Scourse D

(Breeder - Godolphin)

Dra Draw

RO L BLUE, WHITE cap. ROYA

HHHH 2-2 as a juvenile juv in 2019 and, in common with a few fe from the stable lately, latel she made an encouraging return from a long absence when third in 1m2f Chelmsford novic no e 13 days da ago, looking very threatening at the top of the straight before no extr ex a late on (took keen hold); that qualiﬁed her for this race in the nick of time and she leaves the impression the drop back to 1m could help; very interesting if stall 20 doesn’t prove pro too tricky. trick Official BHA Rating 92

7 ROSEMARY SEMAR AND THYME (GB) (10) 4 9 3 (127) SEMARY

6060-60

B f Camelot - Scarborough Fair (Pivo (Pi tal) MR PAUL PA BROCKLEHURST Tom Marquand HUGHIE MORRISON, East Ilsley (Breeder - Floors Farming & ORS Bloodstock)

Dra Draw

RO L BLUE, WHITE cross belts, diamonds on sleeves, ROYA 7 RED and WHITE quartered cap cap. HH Sole win in 16 starts came on AW; AW respectable efforts in 7f turf Listed events ev on both starts this year but Improvis Impro ed was 3l ahead of her at Musselburgh latterl latterly terly and receive ei s weight from her this time; Tom Marquand 4-9 for the stable this year but eive it’ not easy to make it’s mak a case for her to be well treated. Official BHA Rating 92 (-2)

8 RISING STAR ST (GB) (18)

5-51305

Groom - Molly ll Lansdale lly D

4 9 1 (125)

B f Fast Company Compan (IRE) - Ile Flottante (Duke of Marmalade (IRE)) MAMBA RACING & PARTNER MARCO BOTTI, Newmarket

Neil Callan

(Breeder - Ile Flottante Syndicate)

LIGHT BLUE, WHITE stars, sleeves and star on cap.

Dra Draw

HH Has record of 3-6 on AW compared to just 1-11 on turf; latest Beverley rle ﬁfth was no more than respectable and it would be rley a bit of a surprise if a second turf success arrive arri s in a race as competitive titiv as this one. titive Official BHA Rating 90

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Owner

Trainer Age

9 PRETTY SWEET (IRE) (61)

3221-30

(lbs)

4 9 1 (125)

B f Iffraaj Iff - Majenta (IRE) (Marju (IRE)) MIDDLEHAM PARK XLI & BEDSON INVESTMENTS GEORGE BOUGHEY, HEY Newmarket HEY,

Groom - Paul Heslop

st lb

William Buick

(Breeder - Kenilworth House Stud)

Dra Draw

LIGHT BLUE, ORANGE epaulets.

HH Didn’t finish out of the first three in her first ten starts, including two tw wins at around 1m3f (fast turf/A turf/AW) /AW); given giv her overall ra consistency, rall tenc a disappointing run at Lingfield (1m2f ) on Good Friday tency, ida can probably be forgive iday forgi n but her effecti effective ectiveness over this much shorter trip has to be taken tak on trust; cheekpieces go on for the first time. Official BHA Rating 90

(39 5 9 1 (125) 10 DON’T TELL CLAIRE (GB) (39)

12156-5

Ro m Gutaifan (IRE) - Avenbury (Mount Nelson) MR ANDREW STONEHILL DANIEL & CLAIRE KUBLER, Lambourn

Groom - Lauren Webb

Jack Mitchell

(Breeder - Tareq Al Mazeedi)

Dra Draw

DARK BLUE, PINK star, ar DARK BLUE sleeves, ar, 16 PINK stars,, DARK BLUE cap cap,, PINK star. ar ar. HHH Paid her way wa last year with two tw handicap successes, including when seeing off a few fe of these riva rivals vals over the straight 1m here (good to firm) in September; respectable fifth to Soft Whisper here on reappearance and may ma strip fitter for the run; stable in good form. Official BHA Rating 90

11 FFION (GB) (42)

05323-1

5 9 0 (124)

B m Sepoy (AUS (A ) - Exceedingly ceedingl (Exceed And Excel (AUS ceedingly (A )) MR ALAN GRAY GRA Richard Kingscote DA DAVID LOUGHNANE, Tern Hill

Groom - Sarah Taylor Ta

(Breeder - Alan & Susie Gray) Gra

Dra Draw

GREY MAROON sleeves and cap. GREY,

HHHH Chased home stablemate Lola Showg Showgirl wgirl in this on good to ﬁrm 12 months ago; more good efforts eff in defeat later in 2021 and deserve er dly got her head back in front when overcoming a wide draw and some trouble in running on 7f Chester reappearance erve (soft) six weeks ago; the handicapper hasn’t missed her with a 6lb rise but she’s she’ still much respected. STEWARD EW EWARD S NOTE: Following llo llowing its run on 4/5/2022 it was reported that the horse suffered suff interference in running. Official BHA Rating 89

12 MOB MOBADRA (GB) (22 (224) 4)

02/ 2/12 121121-

4 9 0 (124)

B f Oasis Dream - Longing To Dance (Danehill Dancer (IRE)) R SHEIKH AHMED AL MAKTOU MAKTOUM MAK TOU NEVARIAN et RO ROGER VARIAN, Newmarket NGER (Breeder - D. J. and Mrs Deer) RU (Br NO N YELLO BLAC YELLOW, BLAC ACK epaulets.

Groom - Rebecca Edman Gr D

Draw Draw

HHHHH Struggled Strug in the mud on her debut but she has shown sho progressive gressi gressive form in four runs since, bumping into a subs subsequent Listed winner on handicap debut (1m, good to ﬁrm) rm) before ending 2021 with a cosy success at Kempton (7f, AW)) in Nove No mber; good chance she has more to offer; high on the shortlist. Official BHA Rating 89

13 STAT ST E OCCASION OCC (GB) (18)

1/3233-1

Groom - Sadie Marshall.

4 9 0 (124)

B f Iffraaj Iff - Forest Crown (Royal Applause) THE ECLIPSE PARTNERSHIP RALPH BECKETT, TT Kimpton Down TT,

Rossa Ryan Ry

(Breeder - Car Colston Hall Stud)

Dra Draw

RO L BLUE and WHITE (halve ROYA al d), RED sleeves, alve 5 WHITE cap cap. HHHH Consistent when placed in all four starts over 1m-1m2f last year; showe sho d enough speed to win over 7f on her recent Chelmsford reappearance (second past post but awarded aw race) ce but she will prove ce) pro at least as effecti effective ective back at 1m; has a handy draw towa to rds the inner; another who has to enter the reckoning. reck Official BHA Rating 89

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Owner

14 TALABAAT BA BAAT (GB) (10)

0666-00

Trainer Age

(lbs)

4 8 12 (122)

B f Shalaa (IRE) - Jufoon (Dubawi (Duba (IRE)) ARTEMIS THOROUGHBRED RACING ARCHIE WATS WA ON, Upper Lambourn

Groom - Alex Dove Do

st lb

Hollie Doyle Do

(Breeder - Shadwell Estate Company Compan Limited)

Dra Draw

RO L BLUE and EMERALD GREEN stripes, PINK and ROYA ROYA RO L BLUE 13 check sleeves,s, EMERALD GREEN cap cap,, ORANGE star. ar ar. HH Triple winner in France last term but has been unable to sustain her early rl progress, including when well held in Listed rly races on both starts for new ne yard; cheekpieces worn last time are retained; hard to fancy. fanc Official BHA Rating 87 (-3) D

15 SERENADING (GB) (39) (39

12-5524

Groom - Kerry Roberts D

6 8 12 (122)

Br m Iffraaj - Constant Dream (Kheleyf (USA)) SA SA)) MR JOHN E ROSE & MANOR FARM STUD JAMES FANSHAWE, NSHA NSHAWE, Newmarket

Jamie Spencer

(Breeder - Manor Farm Stud & J. E. Rose)

Dra Draw

BLACK and WHITE diagonal stripes, hooped cap.

HHH Tough and reliable 6yo 6y who made a sound return to turf when fourth to Soft Whisper (Spirit Of The Bay Ba second) over the straight 1m here 39 days da ago; tends to be delive deli red late and will need to get the breaks but she’ll be running on if the leaders go too hard. Official BHA Rating 87

16 SPIRIT OF THE BAY BA (IRE) (39) (39 4 8 11 (121)

111-422

B f Cable Bay Ba (IRE) - Decorative Decorati (IRE) (Danehill Dancer (IRE)) THE BAYW BAYWAT YWATCHERS William Cox Co (3) CLIVE COX, Hungerford

Groom - Amelia Glass

(Breeder - Decorative Decorati Syndicate)

Dra Draw

PINK and BLACK diabolo, diamonds on sleeves, 6 WHITE cap cap. HHH Upwa Up rdly rdl mobile miler who ended her 2021 campaign with a four-timer (two (tw turf, two tw AW); AW hasn’t added to her tally tall this year but she’s she’ recorded three good efforts, notably when failing by only a head to peg back Soft Whisper over the straight 1m here (good) last month; nudged up another 3lb, though. Official BHA Rating 86

17 HAZIYA HAZIY (IRE) (26)

3330-13

4 8 11 (121)

Br f Le Havr Ha e (IRE) - Hazaraba (IRE) (Oasis Dream) QA R RACING LIMITED QATA M. P. Sheehy Sheeh (3) JOSEPH PATRICK PA O’BRIEN, Ireland

Groom - Shannon Anderson

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

Dra Draw

CLARET, GOLD braid, CLARET sleeves, CLARET cap, 3 GOLD tassel. HHHH Failed to score in ﬁve ﬁv starts for Michael Halford but she’s she’ much improve impro d for this yard, readily il winning Leopardstown ily to handicap town on reappearance and good third of 27 at the Curragh last month (both 1m); fast ground would be an unknown unkno (raced only onl on good or softer) but there’s there’ ever every ery chance she has even ev more to offer for her new ne stable; solid contender from a low lo draw. aw aw. Official BHA Rating 86

18 ISOLA ROSSA (GB) (43)

21-2341

Groom - Rob Challis D

4 8 10 (120)

B f Iffraaj - Isola Verde (Oasis Dream) JAN & PETER HOPPER & MICHELLE MORRIS JAMES FANSHAWE, NSHA NSHAWE, Newmarket

Hayley Hayle yley Turner

(Breeder - Mr & Mrs P Hopper, pper Mr & Mrs M Morris) pper,

BLACK and WHITE stripes, RED sleeve slee s, WHITE cap.

Dra Draw

HHH All three wins and most of her racing on AW, AW quickening quick up well to collar one who looked look like lik she’d she’ got away aw for latest success over 1m at Lingﬁeld six weeks ago; whether she’s she’ as good back on turf remains to be seen (also perhaps a slight doubt whether she’ll stay this stiffer 1m) but her yard’s rd’ handicap runners at this meeting alwa rd’s always ways merit respect. Official BHA Rating 85

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Owner

Trainer Age

19 IMPROVISED (IRE) (10)

126-642

st lb

(lbs)

4 8 9 (119)

Ch f Rave Ra n’s Pass (USA) SA - Kirouna (FR) (Sea The Stars (IRE)) SA) CLIPPER LOGISTICS Kieran Shoemark DA DAVID O’MEARA, Upper Helmsley

Groom - Diane Jackson

(Breeder - Pat McCarthy) Carth Carthy)

Dra Draw

GREY GREY.

HHHH Progressi ogressive ogressi ressive over 6f/7f 6f last summer; form dipped on her next ne three starts but she was well and truly trul back on the up when 2l second of 12 in 7f Musselburgh Listed race (good) ten days da ago; well treated back in a handicap but the trip is an unkno unknown. Official BHA Rating 84 (+10)

20 RANDOM HARVES HAR T (IRE) (24) 4 8 6 (116)

1/33-020 B f War Front (USA) SA - Seta (Pivo SA) (Pi tal) LADY BAMFORD Saffie Osborne (3) ED WALKER, Upper Lambourn

Groom - Eloise O’Hart D

(Breeder - Lady Bamford)

Dra Draw

MAROON.

HH Very lightly lightl raced 4yo 4y who returned to form with a near miss at Hayd Ha ock (7f, soft) last month; not in the same form when onl eighth at York (7f again) since; return to 1m may only ma help but others are more compelling. Official BHA Rating 81

WIDO (IRE) (7) (7 4 8 5 (115) 21 PROFESSIONAL WIDOW

650-421

Gr f Markaz (IRE) - Petite Cherie (IRE) (Fasliyev asli (USA)) asliyev SA SA)) (in 5lb ex) ex Luke Morris MRS EMMA CUNNINGHAM RICHARD SPENCER, Newmarket (Breeder - Oak Leaf Stud)

Dra Draw

WHITE, MAUVE MA sleeves, BLACK stars, BLACK cap.

HH Reserve er ; in good form, building on Sandown erve Sando second when scoring in small field at Hayd Ha ock (1m, soft) a week ago; fine on good to firm but has a 5lb penalty in a much deeper race now. no Official BHA Rating 75 (+3)

22 CELTIC CEL EMPRESS (GB) (24)

026-515

4 8 2 (114)

B f Golden Horn - Cartimandua (Medicean) LLEWELYN WEL ,RUNECKLES WELYN George Rooke Rook (3) HEA HEATHER MAIN, Wantage (Breeder - Mrs F. S. Williams)

Dra Draw

MAROON, WHITE Cross of Lorraine and sleeves.

HH Reserve er ; two erve tw 1m wins for David Da O’Meara last year and struck at just the second time of asking for hew he new ne stable over 1m at Newmarket Newmark wmarket (good to ﬁrm) last month; only onl ﬁfth at York (7f) (7f since, though, and she’ll have ha to race from 3lb out of the handicap if getting a run. STEWAR EW DS NOTE: Following EWAR llo llowing its run on 22/5/2 /5 022 it was reported that the horse ran too freely. /5/2 freel Official BHA Rating 76

Result: 1st

2nd

3rd

Distances: 1-2

2-3

Time:Min

4th .

Secs.

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 23

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The Kensington Palace Stakes - continued Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn ﬁrst time by No. 9. Hood worn by No. 22. Tongue Strap worn by No. 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3, 14. Standard Time: 1 min 41.60 secs Record Time: 1 min 35.89 secs by Alpha Centauri age 3 wt 9-0 good to ﬁrm, 22/06/18 2021: LOLA SHOWGIRL (IRE) 4 8 2 Laura Pearson 12-1 (David (Da Loughnane) 18 ran

Race Summary: Summar A host have ha chances in just the second running of this race but at least one of the progressive ssi ssive candidates MOBADRA, Haziya Hazi (second choice) and White Moonlight can take another step forward. The vote goes to the first named who had a fair bit in hand when taking a 7f handicap on Kempton’s AW on her final 3yo start (form looks solid). Her lack of a run since is perhaps not that big a concern give gi n that her stable is no stranger to first-time-out handicap success at this meeting. State Occasion may ma fare best of those at likely el bigger odds. ely Race Predictor: SERENADING ANGEL POWER FFION FFION Please check Bet With Ascot screens for most up to date Race Predictor Forecast: 8-1 Haziya Hazi (IRE), Soft Whisper (IRE), 10-1 Improvised (IRE), 11-1 Angel Power (GB), Mobadra (GB), State Occasion (GB), 12-1 Ffion (GB), Spirit of The Bay Ba (IRE), 14-1 White Moonlight (USA), SA Don’t Tell Claire (GB), Isola Rossa (GB), SA), 16-1 Farhh To Shy Sh (GB), Pretty ett Sweet (IRE), Random Harvest (IRE), 18-1 Dubai Love etty Lo (GB), Serenading (GB), 20-1 Rising Star (GB), Talabaat (GB), 22-1 Professional Widow (IRE), 25-1 Technique (GB), Neptune Rock (IRE), Rosemary And Thyme Th (GB), 40-1 Celtic Empress (GB)

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Race Conditions First Race 2.30 - THE QUEEN MARY MAR STAKES ST (CLASS 1) (Group 2) (see page 14) 14 Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code; £68080 to the winning horse The second to receive cei £25748 ceive £257 , the third £12868 and the fourth £6428; for two yrs old fillies only; onl FIVE FURLONGS (5f ) (1,000 metres); Enter by noon, June 9th and pay pa £1150 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. June 13th. Weights: 9st 2lb each; ASCOT RACECOURSE LIMITED will present a memento to the winning owner, ner trainer and jockey. ner, ey In addition, ey. a Challenge Cup will be presented to the winning owner, ner to be held until May ner, Ma next year. The lad or girl in charge of the best turned out horse and the winning horse in this race will each receive cei a prize of £300. All number cloths to ceive be carried in this race have ha been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of Longines. The sponsorship payment pa of £500 will be distributed equally equall amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. 30 entries at £1150. - Closed June 9th, 2022 Second Race 3.05 - THE QUEEN’S VASE (CLASS 1) (Group 2) (see page 24) 24 Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code; £155400 to the winning horse The second to receive cei £58773, the third £29373 and the fourth £14673; for three yrs old only; ceive onl ONE MILE about SIX FURLONGS (14f abt 34yds) (2,800 metres); Enter by noon, June 9th and pay pa £2620 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. June 13th. Weights: Colts and geldings 9st 2lb; fillies 8st 13lb Penalties, after August 31st, 2021, a winner of a Group 1 race 3lb; ASCOT RACECOURSE LIMITED will present a memento to the winning owner, ner trainer and jockey. ner, ey ey. The lad or girl in charge of the best turned out horse and the winning horse in this race will each receive cei a prize of ceive £300. All number cloths to be carried in this race have ha been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of Longines. The sponsorship payment pa of £500 will be distributed equally equall amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. 21 entries at £2620. - Closed June 9th, 2022 Third Race 3.40 - THE PRINCE OF WALES’S STAKES ST (CLASS 1) (Group 1) (British Champions Series) (see page 32) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code; £599708 to the winning horse The second to receive cei £227362, the third £113787, ceive 787 the fourth £56682 and the fifth £28446; for four yrs old and upwards; ONE 787, MILE abt TWO FURLONGS (9f abt 212yds) (1,900 metres); Enter by noon, April 26th and pay pa £4370 stake, Scratch by noon, May Ma 24th or pay pa £5000, Confirm by noon, June 9th and pay pa £3130, Supplementary Entry by noon, June 9th and pay pa £70000 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. June 13th. Weights: Colts and geldings 9st 2lb; fillies 8st 13lb NOTE: Horses will only onl be eligible to run in this race provided that they have ha a current BHA Handicap Rating of 80 or higher at midday midda of the confirmation stage. Horses which do not qualify for a rating may ma also be eligible providing the BHA Handicapper is satisfied sa that the horse’s racecourse performances up to and including the day da before confirmation merit a provisional assessment of 80 or higher. Horses which have ha not run will not be eligible. Southern Hemisphere Allowance: 4-y-o 2lb; ASCOT RACECOURSE LIMITED will present a memento to the winning owner, ner trainer and jockey. ner, ey In addition, a Challenge Cup will be presented to the winning owner, ey. ner ner, to be held until May Ma next year. The lad or girl in charge of the best turned out horse and the winning horse in this race will each receive cei a prize of £300. Breeders’ Cup Owners’ Premiums and the Breeders’ Cup “Win and You’re ceive In” Program apply appl to this race. For full details, please contact Ascot Racecourse. All number cloths to be carried in this race have ha been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of LONGINES. The sponsorship payment pa of £500 will be distributed equally equall amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. THERE WILL BE A PARADE FOR THIS RACE. Runners will be paraded in the order requested by the Managing Executive ecuti on the day. ecutive da POST RACE PARADE OF THE WINNER The BHA has modified Rule (B)29 of the Rules of Racing for the purposes of this race. The winning horse will be required to be ridden in front of the stands to the half furlong marker, er prior to proceeding to the winners’ enclosure, as er, instructed by the racecourse officials. (No confirmation of entry is required for Supplementary entries). 22 entries, 8 at £4370, 6 at £9370, 7 at £12500, 1 at £70000. - Closed April 26th, 2022 Fourth Race 4.20 - THE DUKE OF CAMBRIDGE STAKE ST S (CLASS 1) (Group 2) (see page 48) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code; £103600 to the winning horse The second to receive cei £39182, the third £19582 and the fourth £9782; for four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only; ceive onl ONE MILE (1,600 metres)Royal Hunt Cup Course (8f ); Enter by noon, April 26th and pay pa £610 stake, Scratch by noon, May Ma 24th or pay pa £700, Confirm by noon, June 9th and pay pa £440, Supplementary Entry by noon, June 9th and pay pa £12000 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. June 13th. Weights: 9st 2lb each Penalties, after August 31st, 2021, a winner of a Group 2 race 3lb Of a Group 1 race 5lb; ASCOT RACECOURSE LIMITED will present a memento to the winning owner, ner trainer and jockey. ner, ey In addition, a Challenge Cup will be presented to the winning owner, ey. ner to ner, be held until May Ma next year. The lad or girl in charge of both the best turned out horse and the winning horse in this race will receive cei a prize of £300. All number cloths to be carried in this race have ceive ha been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of Longines. The sponsorship payment pa of £500 will be distributed equally equall amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. The Ascot Racecourse Executive ecuti reserves the right to transfer this race to the Old Mile Course. (No confirmation of entry is required for ecutive Supplementary entries). 22 entries, 6 at £610, 5 at £1310, 11 at £1750. - Closed April 26th, 2022

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Fifth Race 5.00 - THE ROYAL HUNT CUP (CLASS 2) (HERITAGE (HERIT HANDIC HANDICAP) (see page 52) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code; £94500 to the winning horse The second to receive cei £44362, the third £22190 and the fourth £11095; for three yrs old and upwards; ONE MILE (1,600 ceive metres)Royal Hunt Cup Course (8f ); Enter by noon, May Ma 17th and pay pa £295 stake, Scratch by noon, May Ma 31st or pay pa £375, Confirm by noon, June 9th and pay pa £195, Declare by 10.00 a.m. June 13th. Lowest weight 8st 2lb; Highest weight not less than 9st 12lb Penalties, after May Ma 21st, 2022, a winner of a race 5lb Of 2 races 7lb NOTE: An horse rated above Any abo 110 shall initially initiall be treated as having ha that rating and the highest weight allotted shall be 9st 12lb. Subsequently, Subsequentl the excess over 110 in any an rating shall be allotted to that horse without limitation to the highest weight to be carried.; ASCOT RACECOURSE LIMITED will present a memento to the winning owner, ner ner, trainer and jockey. ey The lad or girl in charge of the best turned out horse and the winning horse in this race will each ey. receive cei a prize of £300. Declarations to run for this race must be made by 10.00 a.m. on Monday, ceive nda June 14th and nday, declarations of riders must be made by 1.00 p.m. on Monday, nda June 14th. All number cloths to be carried in this nday, race have ha been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of LONGINES. The sponsorship payment pa of £500 will be distributed equally equall amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. The Ascot Racecourse Executive ecuti reserves the right to transfer this race to the Old Mile Course. ecutive This race will be restricted to 30 runners plus three reserves. The three reserves will be nominated as R31, R32 and R33. The procedure for the allocation and operation of the reserves protocol will be as detailed in the notice headed ‘Reserves’ which has been published in The Racing Calendar and which also appears in the important notices following the Standard Conditions on the Racing Bulletin area of the BHA Racing Administration Internet site www.racingadmin.co www .uk. The British Horseracing Authority will amend the Weights and Handicapping Code in the event that raising of the weights at the 24-hour stage proves necessary. ary Trainers are reminded of the ary. provisions of paragraph 41 of the Race Entry Code which require that they must notify the Racing Calendar Office immediatel when the decision has been made not to run and determine whether the weights will need to be raised. immediately The British Horseracing Authority has modified the Declaration of Jockey section of the Race Entries Code and the Division Di of Races section of the Race Administration Code of the Rules of Racing for the purposes of this race. PLEASE NOTE: In accordance with the provisions of paragraph 9 of the Weights and Handicapping Code a horse must have ha run three times or more in order to qualify to run in this race. 75 entries, 10 at £295, 21 at £670, 44 at £865. - Closed May Ma 17th, 2022 Six Race 5.35 - THE WINDSOR CASTLE STAKES Sixth ST (CLASS 1) (Listed Race) (see page 62) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code; £59200 to the winning horse The second to receive cei £22390, the third £11190 and the fourth £5590; for two yrs old only; ceive onl FIVE FURLONGS (5f ) (1,000 metres); Enter by noon, June 9th and pay pa £500 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. June 13th. Weights: Colts and geldings 9st 5lb; fillies 9st Penalties, a winner of a Listed race 3lb Of a Pattern race 5lb; ASCOT RACECOURSE LIMITED will present a memento to the winning owner, ner trainer and jockey. ner, ey In addition, a Challenge Cup will be presented ey. to the winning owner, ner to be held until May ner, Ma next year. The lad or girl in charge of the best turned out horse and the winning horse in this race will each receive cei a prize of £300. All number cloths to be carried in this race have ceive ha been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of LONGINES. The sponsorship payment pa of £500 will be distributed equall amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize equally Money Code. 40 entries at £500. - Closed June 9th, 2022 Seventh Race 6.10 - THE KENSINGTON PALACE STAKES ST (CLASS 2 HANDICAP) HANDIC (see page 70) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code; £51540 to the winning horse The second to receive cei £24170, the third £12090, the fourth £6040, the fifth £3020 and the sixth ceive six £1510; for four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only, onl Rated 0-105 (also open to such horses rated 106 and 107 - see Standard Conditions); OLD MILE (7f abt 213yds) (1,500 metres); Enter by noon, June 9th and pay pa £500 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. June 13th. Lowest weight 8st 2lb; Highest weight not less than 9st 12lb Penalties, after June 4th, 2022, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb; ASCOT RACECOURSE LIMITED will present a memento to the winning owner, ner trainer and jockey. ner, ey In addition, a Challenge Cup will be presented to the winning owner, ey. ner to be ner, held until May Ma next year. The lad or girl in charge of the best turned out horse and the winning horse in this race will each receive cei a prize of £300. All number cloths to be carried in this race have ceive ha been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of Longines. The sponsorship payment pa of £500 will be distributed equally equall amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. This race will be restricted to 20 runners plus three reserves. The three reserves will be nominated as R21, R22 and R23. The procedure for the allocation and operation of the reserves protocol will be as detailed in the notice headed ‘Reserves’ which has been published in The Racing Calendar and which also appears in the important notices following the Standard Conditions on the Racing Bulletin area of the BHA Racing Administration Internet site www.racingadmin.co www .uk. The British Horseracing Authority will amend the Weights and Handicapping Code in the event that raising of the weights at the 24-hour stage proves necessary. ary Trainers are reminded of the provisions of paragraph 41 of the Race ary. Entry Code which require that they must notify the Racing Calendar Office immediately immediatel when the decision has been made not to run and determine whether the weights will need to be raised. The British Horseracing Authority has modified the Declaration of Jockey section of the Race Entries Code and the Division Di of Races section of the Race Administration Code of the Rules of Racing for the purposes of this race. PLEASE NOTE: In accordance with the provisions of paragraph 9 of the Weights and Handicapping Code a horse must have ha run three times or more in order to qualify to run in this race. 26 entries at £500. - Closed June 9th, 2022

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