Royal Ascot First Day 2020

FIRST DAY

ROYAL ASCOT 2020

Official Programme

Complimentary

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Contents Royal Ascot 2020 - Taking Place Safely Behind Closed Doors

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Official Partners & Suppliers

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Royal Ascot - Race Histories

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How to Read Your Racecard

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Why A Successful Royal Ascot Matters To QIPCO

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First Race

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QIPCO British Champions Series - Categories Explained

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Second Race

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Third Race

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A History Of Ascot

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Fourth Race

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The Impact Of Coronavirus

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Fifth Race

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Ascot’s Sponsors

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Sixth Race

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Seventh Race

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Racing Notices

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Race Conditions

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Officials

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Royal Ascot 2020 – Taking place safely behind closed doors Following government approval, British racing resumed along with several other professional sports on 1st June, under strict guidelines and protocols established by the British Racing Authority (BHA) with Public Health England.

Those attending will be required to travel directly to and from the fixtures, with the vast majority able to do this via car and without using public transport.

Attendance at Royal Ascot is extremely limited only to those who are absolutely required to operate the meeting. This includes essential BHA and racecourse staff, medical personnel, vets, one trainer per yard, one racing groom per horse, jockeys, horsebox drivers and a limited number of media.

All attendees at Royal Ascot will have to pass a mandatory three-stage health screening.

This includes: 1 - An online education module to ensure attendees have a baseline understanding of COVID-19.

2 - An online health questionnaire – completed at least seven days prior to planned attendance.

3 - Screening/temperature checks on arrival at the racecourse.

Everybody will also be required to have adequate photo ID to prove identity.

If anybody fails the screening, they will not be allowed entry to the racecourse.

As a non-contact sport taking place outdoors, the risk of virus transmissions are recognised to be lower. The vast majority of the race meeting can be run whilst maintaining social distancing guidelines and dedicated social distancing officers will be on site to ensure these guidelines are maintained at all times.

There are a small number of situations where social distancing will not be able to be maintained, albeit very briefly, such as legging up or loading horses into the stalls.

PPE and/or face coverings will be worn within the racecourse by personnel who are unable to maintain social distancing. This will include jockeys, stalls handlers, stable staff, trainers and veterinary teams.

Field sizes have been limited to 24 at Royal Ascot to help ensure social distancing throughout the site.

For more information on how racing at Royal Ascot and other racecourses is taking place safely, please visit the British Horseracing Authority website: https://www.britishhorseracing.com/regulation/covid-19-coronavirus-industry-guidance-and-updates/

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Official Partners and Suppliers OFFICIAL PARTNERS

OFFICIAL SUPPLIERS AND SPONSORS

OFFICIAL SPIRITS

OFFICIAL BOOKMAKER

OFFICIAL SPONSOR

OFFICIAL ROYAL ASCOT MILLINERY SPONSOR

OFFICIAL MIXER

OFFICIAL TROPHIES AND SILVERWARE

OFFICIAL WINE SUPPLIER

OFFICIAL WATER

OFFICIAL COFFEE

OFFICIAL CHAMPAGNE

OFFICIAL CAR

OFFICIAL HOSPITALITY

OFFICIAL BEER

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Royal Ascot - Race Histories 1.15pm

The Buckingham Palace Handicap

One of a total of six races added to Royal Ascot for 2020, the seven-furlong Buckingham Palace Handicap, lost from the card when The Commonwealth Cup was introduced in 2015, will open the Royal Meeting rather than its traditional curtain raiser, The Queen Anne Stakes. First established in 2002 when a fifth day was added to the meeting to mark the Golden Jubilee, the only trainer to send out multiple winners was Kevin Ryan with Uhoomagoo in 2006 and Lightning Cloud in 2013.

1.50pm

The Queen Anne Stakes (Group 1) (British Champions Series)

First run as ‘The Trial Stakes’ in 1840 and renamed in 1930 to commemorate Ascot’s founding monarch, The Queen Anne Stakes consistently attracts the best milers from Europe and beyond. Since its elevation to Group 1 status in 2003, no winner has turned in a more sensational performance than the incomparable Frankel, who won by an astonishing 11 lengths in 2012. Tepin was the race’s first US-trained winner in 2016, while Ribchester set a new course record time the following year. In 2018, Accidental Agent landed a memorable first Royal Ascot and Group 1 - victory for trainer Eve Johnson Houghton, only to refuse to start the following year, when the race was won by Lord Glitters, runner-up to Accidental Agent 12 months previously.

2.25pm

The Ribblesdale Stakes (Group 2)

The Ribblesdale Stakes is named after the 4th Baron Ribblesdale, Master of the Buckhounds between 1892 and 1895. It was first run in 1919, but without the present conditions of three-year-old fillies until 1950. Notable winners include Cantelo (1959), Windmill Girl (1964), Park Top (1967) and Phantom Gold, who won for Her Majesty The Queen in 1995. There were emotional scenes in 2013 when Riposte gave Lady Cecil, widow of the great Sir Henry who had passed away just nine days previously, her first Royal Ascot training success. Last year’s winner, the John Gosden-trained Star Catcher, was the subsequent winner of three Group 1s later that season, including the QIPCO British Champions Fillies & Mares Stakes here in October. A key Oaks trial in 2020 owing to the Epsom fillies’ Classic having been pushed back a month to July 4th, The Ribblesdale Stakes is being run earlier than its usual slot of Thursday in order to provide Oaks contenders with the maximum amount of time before Epsom.

3.00pm

The King Edward VII Stakes (Group 2)

This race’s roll of honour includes many three-year-olds who went on to make an impact at Group 1 level, notably the 2012 Dubai World Cup winner Monterosso (2010) and subsequent King George VI and Queen Elizabeth QIPCO Stakes and Coral-Eclipse winner Nathaniel (2011). St Leger winners Aurelius (1961), Light Cavalry (1980) and Mutafaweq (1999) all captured the Royal Ascot contest before landing the final British Classic of the season. Formerly known, and still sometimes colloquially referred to as the Ascot Derby, the race was inaugurated in 1834 and regularly features horses that have competed in the Epsom Classic. Conversely, it is this year a key trial for the Derby, owing to the middle-distance Classic having been delayed a month by the suspension of British racing, and has therefore been moved from the Friday to the opening day of the Royal Meeting in order to maximise the time between the two.

3.35pm

The King’s Stand Stakes (Group 1) (British Champions Series)

The King’s Stand Stakes has been won by such legendary sprinters as Abernant (1949), Be Friendly (1967), Dayjur (1990) and Lochsong (1994). The five-furlong contest has been boosted by international participation since 2003 when Australian star Choisir landed the prize on the opening day of Royal Ascot before returning on the Saturday to capture what is now The Diamond Jubilee Stakes, a feat which Godolphin’s sensational Blue Point so memorably also achieved last year. The King’s Stand Stakes has since been won by three more Australian-trained horses - Takeover Target (2006), Miss Andretti (2007) and Scenic Blast (2009) - with further international success coming from Hong Kong’s Little Bridge (2012) and America’s Lady Aurelia (2017). In 2008, the sprint was promoted to a Group 1.

4.10pm

The Duke of Cambridge Stakes (Group 2)

Renamed in 2013 in honour of The Queen’s grandson, this race joined Royal Ascot as The Windsor Forest Stakes in 2004, when it was introduced as 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. Winners of the Straight Mile contest for four-year-old and above fillies and mares have included the James Fanshawe-trained Soviet Song, who won as a six-year-old in 2006.

4.40pm

The Ascot Stakes (Handicap)

Run over two-and-a-half miles, this is one of Royal Ascot’s best-loved staying handicaps and was first run in 1839. Like The Gold Cup and Queen Alexandra Stakes, it provides a thorough test of stamina and is one of just four races at the Royal Meeting in which the field passes the winning post twice. Horses who have won both this and the final contest of the week - the even-longer Queen Alexandra Stakes - in the same year include Trelawny (1962 and 1963) and more recently Baddam (2006) and Simenon (2012). In 2010, the David Pipe-trained Junior joined a select number of horses who have won at both Royal Ascot and the Cheltenham Festival, while Irish champion Jumps trainer Willie Mullins saddled his fourth winner of the race when Lagostovegas landed the prize in 2018.

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How To Read Your Racecard Colour of horse B = Bay Br = Brown Ch = Chestnut Gr = Grey

Sex of horse c = colt h = horse g = gelding f = filly m = mare

Horse’s number on saddlecloth

Weight Stones/ lbs (lbs)

No. of days since last ran

Sire

Age of horse

Dam

Horse’s name

Damsire

18 ESTIMATE (IRE) (50)

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Draw

4 8 11 (123)

B f Monsun (Ger) - Ebaziya (IRE) (Darshaan) THE QUEEN SIR MICHAEL STOUTE, Newmarket (Breeder - His Highness The Aga Khan’s Studs S. C.)

C

Ryan Moore DRAW

PURPLE, GOLD braid, SCARLET sleeves, 5 BLACK velvet cap, GOLD fringe.

Lightly raced filly who won the 2m Queen’s Vase at this meeting last year and was back to winning ways on reappearance last month, again over this 2m when taking a Group 3 decisively; a touch more is needed but open to further progress and pedigree - by stamina influence and a half-sister to Enzeli (by Kahyasi), winner Official BHA Rating 108 of this in 1999 - is replete with stamina.

Form Guide C = Course winner CD = Course & Distance Winner D = Distance winner BF = Beaten favourite Previous Performances / = denotes new season – = denotes new year d = disqualified r = ran out U= unseated rider P = pulled up

Owner Owner’s Colours

Trainer and location of training establishment

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

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

Estimate won The Gold Cup at Royal Ascot in 2013.

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Country where horse is trained

WHAT SHOULD I DO TO PREVENT CATCHING AND SPREADING THE VIRUS?

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Why A Successful Royal Ascot Matters To QIPCO Our private, family run investment firm is now in its seventh year as an Official Partner of Royal Ascot; its expanding association with one of the world’s premier sporting and social events has been an immense source of pride to my brothers and I.

in Britain which acts as a stunning finale to the British Flat racing season at Ascot.

Whilst losing World Champion three-year-old and Cartier Horse of the Year, Roaring Lion, to colic in New Zealand was a cruel blow to our young operation, we appreciate how fortunate we are to have his one and only crop safely on the ground. We will watch them grow and race with great anticipation, as we also watch the first European crop of our young Australian super stallion, Zoustar. Our operation is all about the future and I am assured by David Redvers that we have the most exciting group of foals this year and that Royal Ascot 2022 and 2023 will be our best yet!

For it is Royal Ascot that is the beating heart of horseracing and here that we dream of breeding and leading in a winner.

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

It is in QIPCO’s interests that British racing is healthy and prosperous. Our ambition is to see the horses that race for Qatar Racing go on to become valuable assets, whether they be stallions or mares. The value of the horses we race and the stallions we stand is enhanced if they are competitive in what are internationally acknowledged as the best races in the world, and it is to all our advantage that through our support, the quality of racing at Royal Ascot retains that heady status.

My brothers and I share a passion for horseracing and British racing in particular.

In our minds, no other country can match the quality and heritage of racing as is found in Britain. This is why we choose to base our racing and breeding operations here and, through QIPCO, support the sport as an official partner of Royal Ascot. This year, we also proudly celebrate our tenth anniversary as title sponsors of British Champions Series which commenced at Newmarket and staged the first Classic of the season, the QIPCO 2000 Guineas, which was won by our very own Kameko. The series culminates with QIPCO British Champions Day; the richest day’s racing

HH Sheikh Hamad bin Abdullah Al Thani, Chief Executive, QIPCO Holding

The connections of Lord Glitters receiving the trophies for The Queen Anne Stakes (Group 1) (QIPCO British Champions Series) at Royal Ascot from QIPCO Chief Executive Sheikh Hamad bin Abdullah Al Thani For more information visit: www.qipco.com.qa 9

1.15 First Race

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

The Buckingham Palace Handicap Stakes Seven Furlongs (7F) (1,400 metres) For Three Yrs Old And Upwards

Stalls - Centre

(Class 2) Total race value £35000 (FOR CONDITIONS OF THIS RACE SEE PAGE 62)

Owners Prize Money. Winner £16996; Second £5681; Third £2839; Fourth £1421; Fifth £711; Sixth £354. (Penalty Value £21787.50) 35 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10. SS

Form

Owner

Trainer Age st lb

1 FIRST CONTACT (IRE) (255) 5 9 10 (136)

033662- Gr g Dark Angel (IRE) - Vanishing Grey (IRE) (Verglas (IRE)) GODOLPHIN

CHARLIE APPLEBY, Newmarket

(Breeder - Peter McCutcheon & Andrew Rosen)

(lbs)

D

William Buick Draw

20

ROYAL BLUE.

H Usually leads or races prominently; Listed winner in France at three (1m, good) but things didn’t work out for him last year and no great improvement for the return to 7f in a Redcar Listed race in October (heavy; has won on good to firm/soft); this looks another tough assignment.

Official BHA Rating 105

2 HABUB (USA) (101)

5 9 10 (136)

021-555 B h War Front (USA) - Sweet Lulu (USA) (Mr Greeley (USA)) MR HAMDAN AL MAKTOUM Cieren Fallon (3)

OWEN BURROWS, Lambourn

(Breeder - Summer Wind Farm)

D ROYAL BLUE, WHITE epaulets, EMERALD GREEN cap.

Draw

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H Well-held in 6f handicap at Newbury on only turf start last May; good overall AW record but didn’t find much back at 7f in first-time hood at Wolverhampton in March and now fitted with blinkers off what looks a highish mark.

Official BHA Rating 105

3 BLOWN BY WIND (10)

4 9 9 (135)

0051-01 B g Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Discourse (USA) (Street Cry (IRE))

SHEIKH HAMDAN BIN MOHAMMED AL MAKTOUM

MARK JOHNSTON, Middleham

(Breeder - Godolphin)

C D

Joe Fanning Draw

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SILVER, tassel on cap.

HHH Course winner at two; trod water for much of 2019 but took advantage of a drop in the weights when winning at Musselburgh on final start (7f, soft); put the race to bed quite convincingly on return from lockdown at Newmarket (7f, good to firm) but up 4lb and this is altogether harder.

Official BHA Rating 104

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The Buckingham Palace Handicap Stakes - continued

Form

Owner

Trainer Age st lb

(lbs)

4 GIFTED MASTER (IRE) (213) 7 9 9 (135)

660020- B g Kodiac - Shobobb (Shamardal (USA)) DR ALI RIDHA Gabriele Malune (3)

HUGO PALMER, Newmarket

(Breeder - Tally-Ho Stud)

Draw

C D

MAROON and ROYAL BLUE (quartered), MAROON sleeves, 5 ROYAL BLUE armlets, ROYAL BLUE cap, MAROON star.

H Often leads; Group 3 winner over 1m in his younger days (also won at that level here in 2016) but is more of a speedster these days and questionable whether he has the staying power for this race on reappearance.

Official BHA Rating 104

5 DAARIK (IRE) (10)

4 9 9 (135)

01/12-1 B g Tamayuz - Whip And Win (FR) (Whipper (USA)) MR HAMDAN AL MAKTOUM Frankie Dettori

JOHN GOSDEN, Newmarket

(Breeder - Knocktoran & Ballantines Racing Stud Ltd)

D

Draw

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ROYAL BLUE, WHITE epaulets, PINK cap.

HHHH Finished last on only turf start (on debut); has had almost as many breaks as he’s had races but returned from the latest one with a strong win over two fair types at Newcastle (7f ); the quick turnaround is a worry with his record but his ability and connections make him hard to pass over.

Official BHA Rating 104

6 SILENT ATTACK (129)

7 9 7 (133)

6023-12 B g Dream Ahead (USA) - Chanterelle (FR) (Trempolino (USA)) SOUTH YORKSHIRE RACING Tom Marquand

TONY CARROLL, Cropthorne

(Breeder - Ship Commodities)

Draw

D BF

ORANGE, ROYAL BLUE disc, 17 WHITE and ROYAL BLUE striped sleeves and cap.

H In good form at 7f-1m on AW for new connections but marks in the 100s have always pushed it in turf handicaps and hard to think that today is going to be any different.

Official BHA Rating 102

7 FLAMING SPEAR (IRE) (209) 8 9 5 (131)

01/5000- Ch g Lope de Vega (IRE) - Elshamms (Zafonic (USA)) ANTHONY BLOOM

DEAN IVORY, Radlett

Joey Haynes

(Breeder - Gerry Flannery Developments)

Draw

D

ROYAL BLUE, WHITE seams, ROYAL BLUE cap, 25 WHITE star.

HHHH Out of sorts in the autumn but he can go well fresh, including when first home in his group in the Hunt Cup in 2018 (1m, good to firm), and he later came home strongly in a similar C&D handicap (soft); has come down the weights and could go well at a price.

Official BHA Rating 100

8 MUTAMAASIK (278)

4 9 5 (131)

21111- Ch g Dubawi (IRE) - Muhawalah (IRE) (Nayef (USA)) MR HAMDAN AL MAKTOUM

ROGER VARIAN, Newmarket

Dane O’Neill

(Breeder - Shadwell Estate Company Limited)

D

ROYAL BLUE, WHITE epaulets, BLACK cap.

Draw

16

HHHH Won all four 7f starts since debut (AW/good/good to firm), doing impressive late work on the stiff finish at Newmarket in August and seemingly finding Doncaster’s easier 7f a sharp enough test after; needs to pick up where he left off but has potential and is a good candidate for this stiff test.

Official BHA Rating 100

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The Buckingham Palace Handicap Stakes - continued

Form

1

Owner

Trainer Age st lb

9 GLEN SHIEL (14)

6 9 5 (131)

00-1302 Ch g Pivotal - Gonfilia (GER) (Big Shuffle (USA)) HAMBLETON RACING XXXVI & PARTNER

ARCHIE WATSON, Upper Lambourn

(Breeder - Darley)

D

(lbs)

Hollie Doyle Draw

10

BEIGE, DARK BLUE armlets, DARK BLUE cap.

HHH Raced mostly over further and ran well for a long way in a valuable 1m handicap here in the autumn (heavy; took it up a long way out); has since won at 7f on AW; may well have a good run in him back on turf.

Official BHA Rating 100

10 HEY JONESY (IRE) (248)

5 9 4 (130)

502000- B g Excelebration (IRE) - Fikrah (Medicean) PALLISTER RACING

KEVIN RYAN, Hambleton

(Breeder - Ms Alice Fitzgerald)

Tom Eaves Draw

ROYAL BLUE, YELLOW star, WHITE sleeves, 18 ROYAL BLUE cap, YELLOW star.

HH Promising sprinter at three but his 4yo career petered out, with and without headgear, and he found little in a similar C&D handicap last July (good to soft; acts on most ground); has several questions to answer.

Official BHA Rating 99

11 GREENSIDE (255)

9 9 4 (130)

413452- B g Dubawi (IRE) - Katrina (IRE) (Ela-Mana-Mou) CLAYTON, FROST, KEBELL & TURNER Marco Ghiani (5)

HENRY CANDY, Wantage

(Breeder - Lordship Stud)

Draw

23

RED, WHITE diamond, WHITE sleeves, RED spots.

HHHH Had problems and lightly raced for his age; all wins at 1m but impressive the way he dealt with his first 7f run, when coming clear with a rock-solid and gambled-on winner over C&D in October (soft; under Marco Ghiani); up 5lb and off since but could well have a nice prize in him even at this late stage; has won on good/good to firm. Official BHA Rating 99

12 KAESO (10)

6 9 4 (130)

10012-0 B g Excelebration (IRE) - Bahia Breeze (Mister Baileys) MR M. WEBB

NIGEL TINKLER, Malton

(Breeder - Sir Eric Parker)

D

Oisin Murphy Draw

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

HHHHH Cannot fault his C&D record, having been involved in two tight finishes for top handicaps here in 2019 (both on good to soft; has won on good/good to firm); better for a recent tune-up behind Daarik on the AW and big run likely with Oisin Murphy up for the first time.

Official BHA Rating 99

13 ALEXANDER JAMES (IRE) (223) 4 9 3 (129)

330115- B g Camelot - Plying (USA) (Hard Spun (USA)) CRAIG & LAURA BUCKINGHAM

GAY KELLEWAY, Newmarket

(Breeder - Churchtown House Stud)

BLACK, ORANGE star.

Luke Morris Draw

4

H Improved form in France during the autumn, including when winning Listed event at 1m1f (very soft); obvious questions here about the suitability of this new trip on debut for these connections; tongue-tie on.

Official BHA Rating 98

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The Buckingham Palace Handicap Stakes - continued

Form

Owner

Trainer Age st lb

(lbs)

14 STRAIGHT RIGHT (FR) (101) 6 9 3 (129)

005-100 B g Siyouni (FR) - Sailor Moon (IRE) (Tiger Hill (IRE)) KING POWER RACING CO LTD Silvestre De Sousa

ANDREW BALDING, Kingsclere

(Breeder - Erich Schmid)

D

Draw

ROYAL BLUE, WHITE hoop, striped sleeves, 14 WHITE cap, ROYAL BLUE star.

H Six AW wins at 6f-1m but is 0-9 on turf and he finished nearer last than first in similar races at 6f-7f here last year; has lots to find on those runs. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 7/3/2020 it was reported that the horse was slowly away.

Official BHA Rating 98

15 MOTAKHAYYEL (325)

4 9 3 (129)

1/1216- B c Heeraat (IRE) - Virtuality (USA) (Elusive Quality (USA)) MR HAMDAN AL MAKTOUM Jim Crowley

RICHARD HANNON, Marlborough

(Breeder - Crossfields Bloodstock Ltd)

D

Draw

26

ROYAL BLUE, WHITE epaulets, striped cap.

HHH Made swift progress at 7f-1m on good to firm in 2019 before good to soft proved a major stumbling block on final start here in July; can hope for better again at four but it’s asking a lot for him to be at the top of his game after nearly a year off.

STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 27/7/2019 it was reported that the horse was unsuited by the going. Official BHA Rating 98

16 LETHAL LUNCH (195)

5 9 3 (129)

410102- Gr g Lethal Force (IRE) - Pin Cushion (Pivotal) THE RAT PACK PARTNERSHIP 2017

CLIVE COX, Hungerford

(Breeder - Horizon Bloodstock Limited)

C D

Adam Kirby Draw

PINK, PINK and DARK BLUE diabolo on sleeves, 2 DARK BLUE cap.

H Course winner who has won at 7f on turf but is better known on the AW, where he was switching between 6f and 7f at the end of 2019; now 5lb higher than his latest turf defeat (6f here in September) and has plenty on his plate back at 7f; tongue-tie on.

Official BHA Rating 98

17 DOCUMENTING (101)

7 9 2 (128)

22412-2 B g Zamindar (USA) - Namaskar (Dansili)

KEVIN FROST RACING CLUB & M.A. HUMPHREYS

KEVIN FROST, Butterton

(Breeder - Millsec Limited)

D

Rossa Ryan Draw

ORANGE, GREY triple diamond, GREY sleeves, 19 ORANGE diamonds, ORANGE cap, GREY diamond.

H Very useful at this trip on AW; has a 10lb lower turf mark but his contribution to handicaps on grass has been rather limited so far, including in a similar C&D handicap last July; has plenty to prove.

Official BHA Rating 97

18 SHELIR (IRE) (9)

4 9 2 (128)

10600-0 B or Gr g Dark Angel (IRE) - Shelina (IRE) (Dalakhani (IRE)) AKELA CONSTRUCTION LTD Daniel Tudhope

DAVID O’MEARA, Upper Helmsley

(Breeder - H. H. The Aga Khan’s Studs SC)

D

Draw

LIGHT BLUE, DARK BLUE seams, diabolo on sleeves, 6 quartered cap.

H Listed winner at 7f in Ireland last spring (good to yielding) but played little part in Group/Listed company subsequently; should come on for his recent handicap debut for new yard at Newmarket (1m) but needs to show this mark isn’t beyond him.

Official BHA Rating 97

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Form

Owner

Trainer Age st lb

19 JACK’S POINT (12)

55300-1 B g Slade Power (IRE) - Electra Star (Shamardal (USA)) MR C. L. A. EDGINTON

WILLIAM MUIR, Lambourn

(Breeder - G. R. Bailey Ltd)

(lbs)

4 9 1 (127)

D

Martin Dwyer Draw

DARK BLUE, YELLOW epaulets, DARK BLUE sleeves, 22 YELLOW spots.

HH Was involved in some competitive 6f-7f events last year without looking ahead of the assessor and he had the stands rail to help when making all to win his first handicap at Newmarket recently (7f, good to firm); up 5lb with a lot more to do here.

Official BHA Rating 96

20 KEYSER SOZE (IRE) (97)

6 9 1 (127)

0004-52 Ch g Arcano (IRE) - Causeway Queen (IRE) (Giant’s Causeway (USA)) REBEL RACING (2)

RICHARD SPENCER, Newmarket

(Breeder - J. Hanly)

D

Ryan Moore Draw

12

BLACK, GREY sleeves, BLACK stars.

HHH Promised to win a good turf handicap in 2018 (favourite for the Victoria Cup over C&D when losing chance at the start) but below best in just a handful of attempts on grass since; however, has proved pretty useful on the AW in the meantime and a big run is on the cards.

Official BHA Rating 96

21 WAR GLORY (IRE) (209)

7 9 1 (127)

513110- B g Canford Cliffs (IRE) - Attracted To You (IRE) (Hurricane Run (IRE)) MR MOHAMED SAEED AL SHAHI

RICHARD HANNON, Marlborough

(Breeder - Pier House Stud)

D

Sean Levey Draw

BLACK, YELLOW and BLACK halved sleeves, 24 YELLOW cap, BLACK star.

H Smart AW form at 7f-1m but has a dismal strike-rate on turf of 1-26 and has had plenty of unsuccessful goes in less competitive 7f handicaps than this; aiming high today.

Official BHA Rating 96

22 CLIFFS OF CAPRI (12)

6 9 1 (127)

30-0012 B g Canford Cliffs (IRE) - Shannon Spree (Royal Applause) MELBOURNE 10 RACING Dougie Costello

JAMIE OSBORNE, Upper Lambourn

(Breeder - Glebe Farm Stud)

Draw

CD ORANGE, DARK BLUE sleeves, LIGHT BLUE diamonds, 27 DARK BLUE cap, LIGHT BLUE diamonds.

HHHH Has run well in all four starts here, winning twice and close up in a strong C&D handicap in September 2018 (good to firm, handles soft); useful effort in defeat behind Jack’s Point at Newmarket recently when nowhere near as well positioned; solid claims.

Official BHA Rating 96

23 FIRMAMENT (14)

8 9 1 (127)

25-2604 B g Cape Cross (IRE) - Heaven Sent (Pivotal) GALLOP RACING

DAVID O’MEARA, Upper Helmsley

(Breeder - Cheveley Park Stud Ltd)

James Doyle Draw

D EMERALD GREEN, WHITE hoops, WHITE sleeves, 8 EMERALD GREEN diamonds, WHITE cap, EMERALD GREEN diamond.

HHH Prominent shows in valuable C&D handicaps earlier in career but recent attempts at this level have been respectable rather than vote-winning; ended a losing run under James Doyle at York last June (1-2 on him) but surprising if he still has a race like this in him.

Official BHA Rating 96

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The Buckingham Palace Handicap Stakes - continued

Form

Owner

Trainer Age st lb

24 EBURY (9)

12012-6 Ch g Iffraaj - Alabelle (Galileo (IRE)) MANTON PARK RACING

MARTYN MEADE, Manton

Andrea Atzeni

(Breeder - Miss K. Rausing)

C BF

(lbs)

4 9 1 (127)

Draw

3

WHITE, BLACK disc, BLACK cap.

HH Lightly raced 4yo who showed marked improvement back from a break in the autumn, when winning 1m classified here (good to firm) before bumping into another improver at Newmarket (soft); open to improvement still but his Newmarket reappearance defeat shows he has work to do.

Official BHA Rating 96

Result: 1st

2nd

3rd

Distances: 1-2

2-3

Time:Min

4th .

Secs.

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 27

Blinkers worn first time by No. 2. Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 13, 16.

Hood worn by No. 14. Blinkers worn by No. 22, 27. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4, 23.

Record Time: 1 min 24.28 secs by Galician age 3 wt 8-11 good to firm, 27/07/13 Median Time: 1 min 27.50 secs 2019: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR Race Summary: A terrific cavalry charge to open Royal Ascot and it could be dominated by well-bred improvers carrying the Sheikh Hamdan Al Maktoum silks and each representing a different stable.

The John Gosden-trained DAARIK, having his first taste of racing on turf since his debut, may be the pick and he has the benefit of a recent run. He’s drawn in stall 21, not far from Richard Hannon’s Motakhayyel in 26 and Roger Varian’s Mutamaasik in 16, with Habub, from the Owen Burrows stable over in stall nine.

Race Predictor: DAARIK MOTAKHAYYEL MUTAMAASIK Forecast: 13-2 Daarik (IRE), 8-1 Kaeso, 9-1 Mutamaasik, 12-1 Motakhayyel, 14-1 Cliffs of Capri, 16-1 First Contact (IRE), Blown By Wind, Glen Shiel, Greenside, Straight Right (FR), Keyser Soze (IRE), Brian Epstein (IRE), 20-1 Flaming Spear (IRE), Hey Jonesy (IRE), Lethal Lunch, Jack’s Point, War Glory (IRE), 25-1 Habub (USA), Gifted Master (IRE), Silent Attack, Documenting, Firmament, Ebury, 33-1 Alexander James (IRE), So Beloved, Dirty Rascal (IRE), 40-1 Shelir (IRE)

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QIPCO British Champions Series showcases 35 of the UK’s finest Flat races, and last year included three of the world’s top five contests.

The Series races are contested across five different categories – sprint; middle distance; long distance; fillies & mares and kicks off with the mile division and the first Classic of the season, the QIPCO 2000 Guineas at Newmarket.

SPRINT For horseracing’s speed merchants, the Sprint category comprises two races over the minimum distance of 5 furlongs and five races over 6 furlongs, including the Diamond Jubilee Stakes at Royal Ascot.

MILE The Mile category kicks off with the QIPCO 2000 Guineas and is followed up by the St James’s Palace Stakes and the Queen Anne Stakes. The category culminates in the Queen Elizabeth II Stakes on QIPCO British Champions Day. With prize money of £1.1 million, it is Europe’s richest mile race.

MIDDLE DISTANCE The Middle Distance division consists of a number of hugely valuable and iconic races run between 10 and 12 furlongs. Highlights from the seven-race series include the world-famous Investec Derby run at Epsom and Britain’s richest ten-furlong race, the £1.3m QIPCO Champion Stakes at Ascot on QIPCO British Champions Day.

LONG DISTANCE In the QIPCO British Champions Series Long Distance category come the stamina-sapping races for horses that can stay the trip - the “stayers”. The category features seven races in total across the calendar including the 2 1/4 mile Gold Cup at Royal Ascot and the QIPCO British Champions Long Distance Cup on QIPCO British Champions Day.

FILLIES & MARES The very best fillies and mares battle it out to become queens of this division throughout the year, with seven Group 1 races run between 8 furlongs and 12 furlongs. This kicks off with the QIPCO 1000 Guineas in May and culminates in the QIPCO British Champions Fillies & Mares Stakes in October.

T CHAMPIONSSERIES F BRITISHCHAMPIONSSERIES I CHAMPIONSSERIES

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1.50 Second Race

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

The Queen Anne Stakes (Group 1) (British Champions Series)

Stalls - Centre

One Mile (1,600 metres) Royal Hunt Cup Course (8f ) For Four Yrs Old And Upwards

2

(Class 1) Total race value £250000 (FOR CONDITIONS OF THIS RACE SEE PAGE 62)

Owners Prize Money. Winner £116600; Second £47650; Third £23825; Fourth £11925.

(Penalty Value £148000) A SS

Form

Owner

Trainer Age st lb

1 ACCIDENTAL AGENT (209)

(lbs)

6 9 0 (126)

023033- B g Delegator - Roodle (Xaar) MRS R. F. JOHNSON HOUGHTON Charles Bishop

EVE JOHNSON HOUGHTON, Blewbury

(Breeder - Mrs R. F. Johnson Houghton)

CD

Draw

LIGHT BLUE, DARK BLUE cross belts and sleeves, 7 ORANGE cap.

HH Recorded a 33-1 success in this contest two years ago but mostly below that form since and refused to race when bidding to defend his crown last year; gelded since last run; he’s a substandard Queen Anne winner and can be opposed.

Official BHA Rating 107

2 BLESS HIM (IRE) (11)

6 9 0 (126)

42011-0 B g Sea The Stars (IRE) - Happy Land (IRE) (Refuse To Bend (IRE)) TONY PERKINS & PARTNERS Callum Shepherd

DAVID SIMCOCK, Newmarket

(Breeder - Knocklong House Stud)

CD

Draw

YELLOW, BLACK chevron, BLACK and YELLOW 2 halved sleeves, YELLOW cap, BLACK star.

HH Landed the Britannia at this meeting in 2017 and bagged another C&D handicap win last September; below par in Newmarket race won by Marie’s Diamond on seasonal debut; faces a tough task at this level.

Official BHA Rating 107

3 CIRCUS MAXIMUS (IRE) (227) 4 9 0 (126)

612014- B c Galileo (IRE) - Duntle (IRE) (Danehill Dancer (IRE))

FLAXMAN STABLES/MRS MAGNIER/TABOR/SMITH

AIDAN O’BRIEN, Ireland

(Breeder - Flaxman Stables Ireland Ltd)

CD

Ryan Moore Draw

DARK BLUE, LIGHT BLUE cross belts, 4 diabolo on sleeves, WHITE cap.

HHHH After coming up short in the Derby he did well dropped back to 1m and fitted with blinkers, winning the St James’s Palace Stakes here and the Moulin at Longchamp, though had very little to spare both times and proved gritty rather than stylish (he’s more of a galloper than a quickener); respectable fourth in the Breeders’ Cup Mile on final start; respected as a dual Group 1 winner who represents an all-conquering yard but he’s cramped odds in a competitive field.

Official BHA Rating 118

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The Queen Anne Stakes (Group 1) (British Champions Series) - continued

Form

Owner

Trainer Age st lb

4 DUKE OF HAZZARD (FR) (297) 4 9 0 (126)

505111- B c Lope de Vega (IRE) - With Your Spirit (FR) (Invincible Spirit (IRE)) MRS FITRI HAY

PAUL & OLIVER COLE, Whatcombe

(Breeder - Runnymede Farm Inc & Catesby W. Clay)

(lbs)

D

P. J. McDonald Draw

PINK, EMERALD GREEN chevron, halved sleeves, 9 quartered cap.

HHHH Took really well to blinkers last summer, completing a 1m hat-trick which included two Group wins at Goodwood; may have even more to offer in the retained headgear; has Royal Ascot form having finished third in the 2018 Chesham and fifth in the 2019 Jersey; raced mainly on good/firmer.

Official BHA Rating 115

5 ESCOBAR (IRE) (11)

6 9 0 (126)

35431-0 B g Famous Name - Saying Grace (IRE) (Brief Truce (USA)) WITHERNSEA THOROUGHBRED LIMITED

DAVID O’MEARA, Upper Helmsley

(Breeder - Peter Evans)

CD

Adam Kirby Draw

BLACK, YELLOW, GREEN & RED dartboard, 16 WHITE sleeves, RED darts, RED cap.

HH Possibly needed his reappearance run; bagged a valuable C&D handicap last October, the same race that was won in 2017 by stablemate Lord Glitters who landed this prize last year; however, doesn’t look a Group 1 horse as things stand.

Official BHA Rating 111

6 FOX CHAIRMAN (IRE) (332) 4 9 0 (126)

1321- B c Kingman - Starfish (IRE) (Galileo (IRE)) KING POWER RACING CO LTD Silvestre De Sousa

ANDREW BALDING, Kingsclere

(Breeder - Manister House Stud)

D

Draw

ROYAL BLUE, WHITE hoop, striped sleeves, 13 WHITE cap, ROYAL BLUE star.

HHHH Kingman colt who showed progressive form (on soft/good to soft) in his first season last year, winning Listed race at Newbury (1m2f) on final outing; met trouble when third to Circus Maximus in the Dee Stakes at Chester and second in the Hampton Court Stakes here; now drops back to 1m for first time since debut success; open to further improvement this term and looks an interesting contender for in-form stable.

STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 20/7/2019 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe.

Official BHA Rating 110

7 MARIE’S DIAMOND (IRE) (11) 4 9 0 (126)

411P-31 B or Br c Footstepsinthesand - Sindiyma (IRE) (Kalanisi (IRE)) MIDDLEHAM PARK RACING LXXXVI

MARK JOHNSTON, Middleham

(Breeder - Mr Tony Ashley)

D

Joe Fanning Draw

15

LIGHT BLUE, ORANGE epaulets.

HH Produced a career-best performance in 1m Listed contest at Newmarket 11 days ago, though had the run of things up front and may be a shade flattered by the apparent ease of that win; this is harder.

Official BHA Rating 113

8 MOHAATHER (241)

4 9 0 (126)

211/15- B c Showcasing - Roodeye (Inchinor) MR HAMDAN AL MAKTOUM

MARCUS TREGONING, Whitsbury

(Breeder - Mrs R. F. Johnson Houghton)

ROYAL BLUE, WHITE epaulets, striped cap.

Jim Crowley Draw

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HHHHH Won the Horris Hill at Newbury as a 2yo then followed up in the Greenham on 3yo reappearance (both on good to soft); missed the Guineas due to a setback and had time off before returning in the Queen Elizabeth II here (on heavy) in October, finishing a creditable fifth on first attempt over 1m; still lightly raced and may well rate higher yet; respected.

Official BHA Rating 113

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The Queen Anne Stakes (Group 1) (British Champions Series) - continued

Form

Owner

9 MUSTASHRY (249)

Trainer Age st lb

7 9 0 (126)

0/31051- B or Br g Tamayuz - Safwa (IRE) (Green Desert (USA)) MR HAMDAN AL MAKTOUM

SIR MICHAEL STOUTE, Newmarket

Dane O’Neill

(Breeder - Shadwell Estate Company Limited)

CD

(lbs)

Draw

5

ROYAL BLUE, WHITE epaulets, BLACK cap.

HHH Successful in the Challenge Stakes at Newmarket on last appearance; only seventh in this race 12 months ago when bidding to follow up his Lockinge win, and Jim Crowley now switches to the less-exposed Mohaather; aged seven he’s the oldest in the field and looks vulnerable.

Official BHA Rating 121

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10 PLUMATIC (29)

6 9 0 (126)

144/13-2 B h Dubawi (IRE) - Plumania (Anabaa (USA)) MR GERRY RYAN

FRANCIS-HENRI GRAFFARD, France

Oisin Murphy

(Breeder - Wertheimer et Frere)

Draw

D

ROYAL BLUE and WHITE check, 10 EMERALD GREEN sleeves and cap.

HHH French horse who was a Group 2 winner at Saint-Cloud (1m) last term for Andre Fabre; close fourth in the 2018 Moulin on last Group 1 start; runner-up in Chantilly Group 3 on stable/seasonal debut; could go well at decent odds with Oisin Murphy booked.

Official BHA Rating 113

11 ROSEMAN (IRE) (227)

4 9 0 (126)

31251- B c Kingman - Go Lovely Rose (IRE) (Pivotal) SHEIKH MOHAMMED OBAID AL MAKTOUM

ROGER VARIAN, Newmarket

Andrea Atzeni

(Breeder - Knocktoran Stud)

D

YELLOW, large BLACK spots and spots on cap.

Draw

12

HHHH Similar profile to Fox Chairman as he’s a Kingman colt who was progressive in his first season last year, and he wasn’t far behind that rival in the Hampton Court here; clearcut winner at Newmarket (1m Listed; heavy) on final outing when back from a layoff; ran well on sole start on fast ground; type to go on again as a 4yo and needs a close look.

Official BHA Rating 114

12 SKARDU (297)

4 9 0 (126)

1/13444- Ch c Shamardal (USA) - Diala (IRE) (Iffraaj) ABDULLA AL KHALIFA

WILLIAM HAGGAS, Newmarket

James Doyle

(Breeder - Sheikh Abdulla bin Isa Al-Khalifa)

Draw

D ROYAL BLUE and LIGHT BLUE diabolo, chevrons on sleeves, 6 ROYAL BLUE cap, LIGHT BLUE star.

HHHH Won last year’s Craven Stakes and proved consistent in defeat afterwards, running well in the 2,000 Guineas and Irish version then fourth to Circus Maximus in the St James’s Palace here; beaten favourite behind Duke Of Hazzard at Goodwood on final start but ran creditably on the figures; raced only on good/firmer; possibilities if he has improved a tad from three to four.

Official BHA Rating 114

13 SPACE TRAVELLER (227)

4 9 0 (126)

016310- B or Br c Bated Breath - Sky Crystal (GER) (Galileo (IRE)) CLIPPER LOGISTICS Daniel Tudhope

RICHARD FAHEY, Malton

(Breeder - El Catorce Partnership)

C D

GREY.

Draw

1

HHH Narrowly won the Jersey Stakes at this meeting 12 months ago and showed similar form to win Group 2 at

Leopardstown (1m) in September; behind Circus Maximus at the Breeders’ Cup; raced mainly on good/faster; smart colt but others have a bit more room for improvement this year.

Official BHA Rating 113

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The Queen Anne Stakes (Group 1) (British Champions Series) - continued

Form

Owner

Trainer Age st lb

14 TURJOMAAN (USA) (319)

D1/12- B or Br c War Front (USA) - Almoutezah (USA) (Storm Cat (USA)) MR HAMDAN AL MAKTOUM

ROGER VARIAN, Newmarket

David Egan

(Breeder - Shadwell Farm LLC)

(lbs)

4 9 0 (126)

Draw

3

ROYAL BLUE, WHITE epaulets, PINK cap.

HHH Lightly raced colt who finished first past the post in his three novice runs then ran well behind Duke Of Hazzard when upped in trip/class and fitted with these blinkers in Glorious Goodwood Group 3 (1m, good to firm); goes into even deeper waters this time but remains unexposed; one of three runners for the owner.

Official BHA Rating 109

15 BILLESDON BROOK (13)

5 8 11 (123)

12110-2 Ch m Champs Elysees - Coplow (Manduro (GER)) MRS R. J. MCCREERY

RICHARD HANNON, Marlborough

Sean Levey

(Breeder - Stowell Hill Partners)

D

Draw

11

EMERALD GREEN, BLACK collar, cuffs and cap.

HH Dual Group 1 winner against her own sex, having landed the 1,000 Guineas in 2018 and Sun Chariot last year; finished second (under a penalty) in 1m AW Listed contest on seasonal debut; has a high rating but came up well short in the 2019 Lockinge when last seen against males.

Official BHA Rating 116

16 TEREBELLUM (IRE) (10)

4 8 11 (123)

1315-1 Br f Sea The Stars (IRE) - Marvada (IRE) (Elusive City (USA)) GODOLPHIN Frankie Dettori

JOHN GOSDEN, Newmarket

(Breeder - Mr Alan O’Flynn)

Draw

8

ROYAL BLUE.

HHHH Striking while the iron’s hot having won the Dahlia Stakes at Newmarket ten days ago, her second Group 2 success; this Sea The Stars filly is now 3-5 and looks open to further progress for top stable; creditable fifth in last year’s Opera at Longchamp on sole Group 1 run; raced only at 1m2f but may cope with the drop to 1m on this course; enters calculations.

Official BHA Rating 110

Result: 1st

2nd

3rd

Distances: 1-2

2-3

Time:Min

4th .

Secs.

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 16

Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 10. Hood worn by No. 2. Blinkers worn by No. 3, 14.

Tongue Strap worn by No. 5. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 4.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1. Running for the first time since Gelding No. 1.

Record Time: 1 min 36.60 secs by Ribchester age 4 wt 9-0 good to firm, 20/06/17 Median Time: 1 min 41.40 secs 2019: LORD GLITTERS (FR) 6 9 0 Daniel Tudhope 14-1 (David O’Meara) 16 ran

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The Queen Anne Stakes (Group 1) (British Champions Series) - continued

Race Summary: Plenty will want to side with proven Group 1 performer Circus Maximus, who landed the St James’s Palace Stakes at Royal Ascot last year and followed up in another Group 1, the Prix du Moulin at Longchamp. However, there may be better value in some less exposed four-year-olds and TURJOMAAN is taken to reverse Goodwood form from last July with Duke Of Hazzard. The selection looked green and inexperienced that day on only his fourth start.

That was his first attempt at a mile, he has lots of scope to progress and will relish fast ground and this more conventional track.

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Race Predictor: TURJOMAAN DUKE OF HAZZARD CIRCUS MAXIMUS Forecast: 5-2 Circus Maximus (IRE), 4-1 Terebellum (IRE), 8-1 Duke of Hazzard (FR), Fox Chairman (IRE), 12-1 Mohaather, Mustashry, Roseman (IRE), Skardu, 14-1 Space Traveller, 16-1 Plumatic, Turjomaan (USA), Billesdon Brook, 33-1 Marie’s Diamond (IRE), 40-1 Accidental Agent, Bless Him (IRE), Escobar (IRE)

Last Year’s Winner Lord Glitters (FR) Trained by David O’Meara Ridden by Daniel Tudhope Owned by Geoff & Sandra Turnbull

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ROYAL ASCOT AT HOME

By Henry Birtles, The Racing Poet It may not be the same, from much we now refrain And though we long for normal times to come around again Our challenge is adapting to hold onto what we treasure Our norms, our fun, our everydays, The things that make us…US, our ways Our business and our pleasure It may not be the same, it will not be the same, But June is here, the skies are clear, it’s Racing ’s time again Royal Ascot goes ahead, for once behind closed doors It’s thumbs up time, our sport proceeds The champion Jockeys, Noble Steeds, Assembled for The Cause Positive’s the byword; looking forward, it’s unique It will not happen every year, this one-off Ascot Week It’s screen time, Twitter, Facebook, the old Telly, Insta, Zoom Remotely party with your friends Bring what you can, the odds and ends And decorate the room StyledWithThanks, the Hashtag, is a calling to our nation, To honour those who help us, through a form of celebration To tell them that we won’t forget, for them we must campaign We’ll stay indoors, tune in and cheer We’ll drink to now and pray next year, We’ll hit the track again But now is now and now is here, a virtual life existence Two metres is the guideline, our ordered social distance So let us find it in ourselves to give it all we can Enjoy it all, as if we’re there, Glad rags and hats, good times and flare The stay home Ascot Fan

Our thanks goes to Henry Birtles, The Racing Poet and HBA Media, who has written this poem specifically to celebrate this year’s unique Royal Meeting.

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Outstanding First Northern Hemisphere Foals Colt out of dual Gr.1 winner La Collina

Filly out of Gr.3 winner Lightening Quick

Colt out of Gr.3 winning 2YO sprinter La Rioja

Filly out of Sudu Queen

Colt out of Stakes placed 2YO sprinter White Bullet

Colt out of Dream Of Joy

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“I’m excited about Zoustar but I’m even more excited about him now that I’ve seen his foals.

We foaled 9 here and they are a cracking bunch. Scopey, muscled and with a good walk they should go down very well at the sales.”

The Hon. Peter Stanley, New England Stud

“We have 4 Zoustar foals on the farm.

They all have great presence, good movers and are good-looking foals. I think these Zoustar’s are what every breeder hopes for and when they see them they’re going to sell very well.”

David Cox, Baroda Stud

“Our Zoustar colt has inherited his sire’s imposing physicality. Loads of bone and muscle with a great outlook. At 71kg birth weight this precocious fellow is exactly what we were hoping from the mating.”

Dr Pat Sells, Chasemore Farm

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2.25 Third Race

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

The Ribblesdale Stakes (Group 2)

One Mile About Four Furlongs (2,300 metres) Swinley Course (11f Abt 211Yds) For Three Yrs Old Fillies

Stalls - Inside

(Class 1) Total race value £110000 (FOR CONDITIONS OF THIS RACE SEE PAGE 62)

Owners Prize Money. Winner £51304; Second £20966; Third £10483; Fourth £5247.

(Penalty Value £65120) A SS

3

Form Owner

1 ANASTARSIA (IRE) (11)

Trainer st lb (lbs)

9 0 (126)

410-6 B f Sea The Stars (IRE) - Aniseed (IRE) (Dalakhani (IRE)) M. J. & L. A. TAYLOR P. J. McDonald

JOHN GOSDEN, Newmarket

(Breeder - Elysian Bloodstock Ltd)

Draw

EMERALD GREEN, RED epaulets, diabolo on sleeves, 12 RED cap.

HH AW winner at Newcastle on second start then struggled in the Fillies’ Mile; didn’t appear to handle the track in Lingfield Oaks Trial on return (finished sixth; reportedly slipped on bend) but needs major improvement on bare form.

STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 5/6/2020 it was reported that the horse slipped entering the bend. Official BHA Rating 87

2 BHARANI STAR (GER) (8)

54-1 Ch f Sea The Stars (IRE) - Bay of Islands (FR) (Dubawi (IRE)) PHOENIX THOROUGHBRED LIMITED

PETER CHAPPLE-HYAM, Newmarket

(Breeder - Lars-Willhelm Baumgarten)

D

9 0 (126) Andrea Atzeni Draw

WHITE, ORANGE stars on sleeves, WHITE cap, 5 ORANGE star.

HH Dead-heated in Haydock handicap (11.6f, good to soft) last week, improving on her 2yo novice efforts; has a lot to find on the figures upped markedly in class.

Official BHA Rating 71

3 BORN WITH PRIDE (IRE) (13) 9 0 (126)

1-0 B f Born To Sea (IRE) - Jumooh (Monsun (GER)) SUNDERLAND HOLDING INC.

WILLIAM HAGGAS, ER Newmarket

N -R N

YELLOW, PURPLE NOstar and star on cap.

(Breeder - Sunderland Holdings Inc) UN

Draw

8

H Evidently talented as she made a winning debut in Listed contest at Newmarket (1m, heavy) last backend, beating subsequent Irish 1,000 Guineas winner Peaceful; failed to fire in Group 3 at Kempton (1m2f, AW) on reappearance but may be happier back on turf and this stiffer test of stamina looks a plus; remains of interest and has obvious Group potential judged on her initial performance.

STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 3/6/2020 it was reported that the horse was slowly away.

Official BHA Rating 100

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The Ribblesdale Stakes (Group 2) - continued

Form Owner

4 ENNISTYMON (IRE) (7)

Trainer st lb (lbs)

0-1 B f Galileo (IRE) - Lahinch (IRE) (Danehill Dancer (IRE)) MRS E. M. STOCKWELL

AIDAN O’BRIEN, Ireland

(Breeder - Mrs Evie Stockwell)

MADONNA BLUE, BROWN cross belts, BLUE cap.

9 0 (126) James Doyle Draw

10

HHH Galileo filly who narrowly justified favouritism in Leopardstown maiden (1m2f, good to firm) last Tuesday when back from a near 12-month absence; one of two runners for Aidan O’Brien, who has won this race three times in the last six years; unexposed.

Official BHA Rating -

5 FRANKLY DARLING (15)

9 0 (126)

2-1 B f Frankel - Hidden Hope (Daylami (IRE)) MR A. E. OPPENHEIMER Frankie Dettori

JOHN GOSDEN, Newmarket

(Breeder - Hascombe & Valiant Stud Ltd)

BLACK and WHITE (halved), sleeves reversed, RED cap.

Draw

6

HHHH Frankel filly who strode clear for a 5l success at Newcastle (1m2f, AW) just over two weeks ago, building on the promise of her sole 2yo start and looking a smart prospect; should be well suited by going up further in distance today; trainer has won this race twice in the last three years; excellent credentials.

Official BHA Rating 90

6 GOLDEN LIPS (IRE) (11)

9 0 (126)

64216-2 B f Golden Horn - Lady Penko (FR) (Archipenko (USA)) HAVEN’T A POT & BALLYLINCH STUD Josephine Gordon

HARRY DUNLOP, Upper Lambourn

(Breeder - Ballylinch Stud)

LIGHT BLUE, LIGHT GREEN stripe, WHITE cap.

Draw

4

HH 66-1 second to Miss Yoda in Lingfield Oaks Trial on seasonal debut, seeming to improve on her 2yo form; however, that performance may flatter her as she had the run of things from the front.

Official BHA Rating 99

7 HOLD FAST (IRE) (14)

02-1 B f Fastnet Rock (AUS) - Rohain (IRE) (Singspiel (IRE)) MILDMAY RACING & D. H. CASLON

ANDREW BALDING, Kingsclere

(Breeder - Sean Connolly)

9 0 (126) David Probert Draw

DARK BLUE, LIGHT BLUE epaulets, 9 DARK BLUE and ORANGE striped sleeves, ORANGE cap.

HH Successful reappearance in Kempton maiden (1m2f, AW), continuing the good form of her yard; has improved with each start but needs a much bigger leap forward in this grade.

Official BHA Rating 74

8 MISS YODA (GER) (11)

9 0 (126)

112-1 Ch f Sea The Stars (IRE) - Monami (GER) (Sholokhov (IRE)) WESTERBERG Robert Havlin

JOHN GOSDEN, Newmarket

(Breeder - Gestut Etzean)

D

MAROON, ROYAL BLUE hoop, sleeves and cap.

Draw

11

HHHH Justified favouritism in the Lingfield Oaks Trial (11.5f ) only 11 days ago, collaring Golden Lips near the finish and taking record to 3-4; that was a substandard performance for the race but she should relish this stiffer test and her Group 3 effort last autumn is among the best form on offer.

Official BHA Rating 102

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The Ribblesdale Stakes (Group 2) - continued

Form Owner

9 PASSION (IRE) (6)

Trainer st lb (lbs)

510-4 B f Galileo (IRE) - Dialafara (FR) (Anabaa (USA))

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

AIDAN O’BRIEN, Ireland

(Breeder - Lynch Bages Ltd & Camas Park Stud)

BF

9 0 (126) Ryan Moore Draw

7

DARK BLUE.

HHH Stablemate of Ennistymon; only seventh in the May Hill after winning a Cork maiden; failed to justify favouritism when back down in class at Navan (fourth in 1m2f Listed event) on return last Wednesday but she’s bred to relish this longer trip.

Official BHA Rating 99

10 SO I TOLD YOU (IRE) (11)

21-5 B f Gleneagles (IRE) - Nocturne (GER) (Rock of Gibraltar (IRE)) FLAXMAN STABLES IRELAND LTD

RICHARD HUGHES, Upper Lambourn

3

(Breeder - Flaxman Stables Ireland Ltd)

9 0 (126) Shane Kelly Draw

DARK BLUE, LIGHT BLUE cross belts, 2 diabolo on sleeves, WHITE cap.

HH Scored at Nottingham (1m, heavy) on second start last autumn; seemed unsuited by the track when fifth to Miss Yoda at Lingfield and this course should be more favourable; has a lot to find on bare form, however.

Official BHA Rating 90

11 TREFOIL (9)

1-3 B f Teofilo (IRE) - Prairie Flower (IRE) (Zieten (USA)) MR J. H. RICHMOND-WATSON

RALPH BECKETT, Kimpton Down

(Breeder - J. H. Richmond-Watson)

9 0 (126) Harry Bentley Draw

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BOTTLE GREEN, WHITE cap, LIME GREEN star.

HHHHH Won with something left up her sleeve at Newmarket (1m, soft) on sole 2yo start then ran well in the Pretty Polly Stakes (1m2f, good) there nine days ago, finishing third; should have more to offer and warrants respect upped further in trip.

Official BHA Rating -

12 WEST END GIRL (11)

15100-3 B f Golden Horn - Free Rein (Dansili) CAYTON PARK STUD LIMITED

MARK JOHNSTON, Middleham

(Breeder - Car Colston Hall Stud)

9 0 (126) Oisin Murphy Draw

1

RED, WHITE sleeves, BLUE and WHITE striped cap.

HH Major player on her Group 3 success at Newmarket (7f, good to firm) last August; however, hasn’t matched that form in three runs since, third to Miss Yoda at Lingfield latest; now looks a tad more exposed than most of these rivals.

Official BHA Rating 99

Result: 1st

2nd

3rd

Distances: 1-2

2-3

Time:Min

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4th .

Secs.

The Ribblesdale Stakes (Group 2) - continued NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 12 Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 6, 9.

Record Time: 2 mins 24.60 secs by Novellist age 4 wt 9-7 good to firm, 27/07/13 Median Time: 2 mins 32.60 secs 2019: STAR CATCHER 3 9 0 Frankie Dettori 4-1 (John Gosden) 11 ran Race Summary:

The John Gosden-trained Frankly Darling went into every notebook when winning impressively at Newcastle on the season’s opening day but faces stiffer opposition here, headed by TREFOIL, who looked as though she would benefit hugely from the step up to today’s 1m4f when third in the Listed Pretty Polly Stakes at Newmarket on her return. Another smart Gosden-trained filly, Miss Yoda, won in fine style on her return and may claim second, while it would be a surprise of one of the Aidan O’Brien-trained pair didn’t improve on what they’ve done before, with Passion perhaps the one who will appreciate the step up in trip most.

Race Predictor: TREFOIL MISS YODA PASSION Forecast: 7-4 Frankly Darling, 5-1 Miss Yoda (GER), Trefoil, 8-1 Passion (IRE), 10-1 Ennistymon (IRE), 20-1 Hold Fast (IRE), West End Girl, 25-1 Golden Lips (IRE), 33-1 Anastarsia (IRE), Bharani Star (GER), So I Told You (IRE)

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A History Of Ascot Over three centuries Ascot has both set and raised the standard for racecourses.

It has evolved from the far-sighted vision of a Queen from a distant era into a byword for horse racing of the highest quality. The palpable sense of glamour, pageantry and history, underpinned by Ascot’s outstanding modern facilities, offers an experience like no other.

It all began more than 300 years ago, in 1711, when the first horse races were staged on a piece of heathland that Queen Anne had identified as a suitable place to run horses. On Saturday 11th August of that year, seven horses lined up to compete for the inaugural ‘Her Majesty’s Plate’.

That piece of heathland has evolved into one of the world’s most iconic sporting theatres. Ascot’s first four-day event, from which the formal ‘Royal’ Ascot meeting would eventually spring, took place in 1768.

In 1825, King George IV suggested that the reigning monarch could travel in a horse-drawn carriage from the racecourse’s Golden Gates, and down the Straight Mile, to open Royal Ascot each day. And so the Royal Procession – one of Royal Ascot’s most famous and beloved traditions – was born.

1910’s Royal Meeting, which came a few weeks after the death of King Edward VII, became known as ‘Black Ascot’. Racegoers attended in mourning attire as a mark of respect to the late monarch, who occupies a place in Ascot’s history as one of its most passionate supporters.

In 1939, the first racing fixture staged separately from the Royal meeting took place at Ascot. 1951 saw the launch of The King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes, which is staged every July and is one of the most prestigious middle-distance races in Europe, and since 2011 Ascot has hosted QIPCO British Champions Day – the star-studded championship finale to the flat season.

The Queen’s Silver, Golden and Diamond Jubilees have all been celebrated at Royal Ascot. In 2006, Her Majesty opened a new Grandstand, heralding a new era for the racecourse and consolidating its position as one of the finest racing venues in the world.

From Frankel to Black Caviar and from Yeats to Brigadier Gerard, Ascot has crowned so many champions across so many eras. It’s been some story so far, and we can’t wait to find what the next chapters hold.

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3.00 Fourth Race

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

The King Edward VII Stakes (Group 2)

One Mile About Four Furlongs (2,300 metres) Swinley Course (11f Abt 211Yds) For Three Yrs Old Colts And Geldings

Stalls - Inside

(Class 1) Total race value £110000 (FOR CONDITIONS OF THIS RACE SEE PAGE 62)

Owners Prize Money. Winner £51304; Second £20966; Third £10483; Fourth £5247.

(Penalty Value £65120) A SS

Form Owner

Trainer st lb (lbs)

1 ARTHUR’S KINGDOM (IRE) (234)

9 0 (126)

2212- B c Camelot - Madeira Mist (IRE) (Grand Lodge (USA))

MR M. TABOR, D. SMITH & MRS JOHN MAGNIER Frankie Dettori

AIDAN O’BRIEN, Ireland

4

(Breeder - Skymarc Farm)

Draw

ROYAL BLUE, ORANGE disc, striped sleeves, 2 ROYAL BLUE cap.

HHH Runner-up last summer on first two starts (1m, good/good to yielding) then went one better in Gowran maiden (1m, heavy) in October; stayed on for good second in Group 1 Criterium de Saint-Cloud (1m2f, heavy) 12 days later; Mogul looks the yard’s chief hope but this close relation to the stable’s triple 1m4f Canadian International winner Joshua Tree should improve for today’s step up in trip and it will be no surprise to see a good run. Official BHA Rating 107

2 MOGUL (228)

2114- B c Galileo (IRE) - Shastye (IRE) (Danehill (USA))

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

AIDAN O’BRIEN, Ireland

9 0 (126) Ryan Moore

(Breeder - Newsells Park Stud)

ROYAL BLUE, ORANGE disc, striped sleeves and cap.

Draw

4

HHHH Off mark at second attempt, at the Curragh (1m, good to yielding) in August, and followed up in Leopardstown Group

2 (1m, good) in September; solid fourth to 2,000 Guineas hero Kameko in Group 1 at Newcastle (1m, AW) in November; has the best form in the race and promises to be suited by this trip, being a brother to (among others) stablemate Japan who won this race last year.

Official BHA Rating 110

3 MOHICAN HEIGHTS (IRE) (298) 9 0 (126)

11- Ch c Australia - Mohican Princess (Shirley Heights) SUN BLOODSTOCK SARL

DAVID SIMCOCK, Newmarket

(Breeder - Kevin J. Molloy)

YELLOW, RED star, striped sleeves, RED cap.

Andrea Atzeni Draw

5

HHHH Won Leopardstown maiden (7f, good to yielding) last May on sole run for Fozzy Stack and, following £520,000 sale, he won with something to spare in a Listed race at Salisbury (1m, good) on stable debut in August; this first run since is a tougher test of his credentials but he’s bred for this sort of trip and it remains to be seen where his limitations lie; respected.

Official BHA Rating 102

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The King Edward VII Stakes (Group 2) - continued

Form Owner

4 PAPA POWER (110)

Trainer st lb (lbs)

9 0 (126)

511 B c Nathaniel (IRE) - Mosqueras Romance (Rock of Gibraltar (IRE)) KING POWER RACING CO LTD Silvestre De Sousa

ANDREW BALDING, Kingsclere

(Breeder - Newsells Park Stud)

Draw

ROYAL BLUE, WHITE hoop, striped sleeves, 3 WHITE cap, ROYAL BLUE star.

HHHHH Left January’s debut behind when easily making all on his two starts in February (1m2f, AW), beating a previous winner last time without having to come off the bridle; dam’s side of pedigree raises doubts about this new trip but sire Nathaniel is a stamina influence and he’s an exciting prospect for the 2,000 Guineas-winning trainer; it’s possible he’ll get an uncontested lead in this small field and Silvestre De Sousa excels in such a scenario.

Official BHA Rating 92

5 PYLEDRIVER (13)

1410-2 B c Harbour Watch (IRE) - La Pyle (FR) (Le Havre (IRE))

KNOX & WELLS LIMITED AND MR R W DEVLIN

WILLIAM MUIR, Lambourn

9 0 (126) Martin Dwyer

(Breeder - Knox & Wells Limited & R. Devlin)

Draw

1

EMERALD GREEN, WHITE disc and sleeves, RED cap.

HHH Won on debut (firm) last July and added Listed victory at Haydock (1m, soft) in September; returned with staying-on second in Kempton Group 3 (1m2f, AW) recently and good chance this trip will suit; others may have greater potential but he has race-fitness on his side and is not ruled out each-way.

Official BHA Rating 103

6 SOUND OF CANNONS (11)

1254-4 B c Nathaniel (IRE) - Rock Choir (Pivotal) CENTURION THOROUGHBREDS

BRIAN MEEHAN, Manton

9 0 (126) P. J. McDonald

(Breeder - Cheveley Park Stud Ltd)

Draw

6

BEIGE, RED epaulets, sleeves and diamond on cap.

H Listed runner-up to Pyledriver at Haydock last September and fair runs in Group 2/1 races the next twice; however, improvement is needed today and he was soundly beaten in the Lingfield Derby Trial on reappearance.

Official BHA Rating 103

Result: 1st

2nd

3rd

Distances: 1-2

2-3

Time:Min

4th .

Secs.

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 6 Record Time: 2 mins 24.60 secs by Novellist age 4 wt 9-7 good to firm, 27/07/13 Median Time: 2 mins 32.60 secs 2019: JAPAN 3 9 0 Ryan Moore 6-4 (Aidan O’Brien) 8 ran

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The King Edward VII Stakes (Group 2) - continued Race Summary: MOHICAN HEIGHTS, a £520,000 purchase after winning for the Fozzy Stack stable at Leopardstown last May, confirmed that was money well spent with a cosy success at Salisbury for his new trainer David Simcock and shapes like a middle-distance performer. Mogul, a brother to last year’s winner of this race Japan, has been widely touted as Aidan O’Brien’s main Derby contender, and showed his inexperience when fourth to Kameko in the Vertem Futurity last autumn. Stablemate Arthur’s Kingdom may fill the frame.

Race Predictor: MOHICAN HEIGHTS MOGUL ARTHUR’S KINGDOM Forecast: 8-11 Mogul, 4-1 Mohican Heights (IRE), 6-1 Arthur’s Kingdom (IRE), 7-1 Papa Power, 16-1 Pyledriver, 25-1 Sound of Cannons

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The Impact Of Coronavirus As a result of the unprecedented impact of the global coronavirus pandemic across the world in 2020, we are unable to welcome racegoers to join us for this year’s Royal Ascot. Following ongoing discussions with the UK government, racing will take place behind closed doors - with the safety of the public, staff and participating connections taking priority over everything else.

We look forward to welcoming our racegoers to Royal Ascot 2021 but are pleased to be able to provide racing fans with the opportunity to watch the five-day meeting on television. Royal Ascot 2020 will go ahead across the five days originally planned, from Tuesday 16th June to Saturday 20th June inclusive. All of the historic events remain on a revised timetable, with the addition of an extra six races resulting in a total of 36 contests across the five days: seven on the first four days and eight on the final day.

With racing only resuming in Great Britain on 1st June, the decision has been taken to make some changes from the traditional schedule. The St James’s Palace Stakes and The Coronation Stakes have been moved to the final day to maximise the amount of time between those races and The 2000 and 1000 Guineas, which took place on 6th and 7th June.

Four of the six two-year-old races will take place on the Friday and the Saturday, providing this year’s juveniles with as much time as possible before contesting key races at Royal Ascot.

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5f (2yo)

Track Records

58.80 secs by No Nay Never age 2 wt 9-1 good to firm, 20/06/13

5f (3yo+)

57.44 secs by Miss Andretti age 6 wt 9-1 good to firm, 19/06/07

6f (2yo)

1 min 12.39 secs by Rajasinghe age 2 wt 9-1 good to firm, 20/06/17

6f (3yo+)

1 min 11.05 secs by Blue Point age 3 wt 9-1 good to firm, 03/05/17

7f (2yo)

1 min 25.73 secs by Pinatubo age 2 wt 9-3 good, 22/06/19

7f (3yo+)

1 min 24.28 secs by Galician age 3 wt 8-11 good to firm, 27/07/13

1m round (2yo)

1 min 39.55 secs by Joshua Tree age 2 wt 8-12 good, 26/09/09

1m round (3yo+)

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

1m straight (3yo+)

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

1m 2f

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

1m 4f

2 mins 24.60 secs by Novellist age 4 wt 9-7 good to firm, 27/07/13

2m

3m 24.12s by Mizzou age 4 wt 8-12 good to firm, 29/04/15

2m 4f

4 mins 16.92 secs by Rite of Passage age 6 wt 9-2 good to firm, 17/06/10

2m 51/ f 2

4 mins 45.24 secs by Pallasator age 9 wt 9-2 good to firm, 23/06/18

Longines, The Official Timekeeper of Ascot Racecourse, are generously offering one of their watches to the connections – owner, trainer, jockey and groom – of a horse which breaks a track record here during the 2020 Flat season.

The records prior to this year’s Royal Ascot are as listed above.

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3.35 Fifth Race

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

The King’s Stand Stakes (Group 1) (British Champions Series)

Stalls - Centre

Five Furlongs (5F) (1,000 metres) For Three Yrs Old And Upwards (Class 1) Total race value £250000 (FOR CONDITIONS OF THIS RACE SEE PAGE 63)

Owners Prize Money. Winner £116600; Second £47650; Third £23825; Fourth £11925.

(Penalty Value £148000) A SS

Form

Owner

1 BATTAASH (IRE) (254)

Trainer Age st lb

4/12110- B g Dark Angel (IRE) - Anna Law (IRE) (Lawman (FR)) MR HAMDAN AL MAKTOUM

CHARLES HILLS, Lambourn

(Breeder - Ballyphilip Stud)

5

D

(lbs)

6 9 4 (130) Jim Crowley Draw

10

ROYAL BLUE, WHITE epaulets, striped cap.

HHHHH Career has been a mixture of pleasure and pain but 2019 fell mostly into the former bracket, such as when tearing away with the Group 1 Nunthorpe at York in August (5f, good to firm; has won on soft); that easy track suits better than this one but his defeats here in 2018 and 2019 were still strong efforts that deserve viewing leniently; goes well fresh; the one to beat.

Official BHA Rating 126

2 EQUILATERAL (117)

5 9 4 (130)

0616-12 B g Equiano (FR) - Tarentaise (Oasis Dream) MR K. ABDULLAH

CHARLES HILLS, Lambourn

(Breeder - Juddmonte Farms Ltd)

D

James Doyle Draw

5

GREEN, PINK sash and cap, WHITE sleeves.

H Excelled himself when only just losing out to a classy one (albeit carrying a big penalty) in Group 3 at Newmarket last spring (good to firm); in good form at Meydan earlier in 2020 but has met with too many defeats in Group races, including here in 2019, to fancy for this; stable second string.

Official BHA Rating 111

3 HIT THE BID (242)

6 9 4 (130)

206034- B h Exceed And Excel (AUS) - Selinka (Selkirk (USA)) STRAIGHT TO VICTORY SYNDICATE

D. J. BUNYAN, Ireland

(Breeder - W. and R. Barnett Ltd)

D

Oisin Murphy Draw

BLACK, PINK cross belts and armlets, PINK cap, 2 BLACK star.

H Group 3 winner at 5f on turf/AW; wasn’t beaten far in Group 1 at the Curragh in 2018 but that was an ordinary race by these standards and he has a lot to find on his other ventures at this level.

Official BHA Rating 103

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The King’s Stand Stakes (Group 1) (British Champions Series) - continued

Form

Owner

4 ROCKET ACTION (203)

Trainer Age st lb

4 9 4 (130)

041211- Gr g Toronado (IRE) - Winning Express (IRE) (Camacho) MR ROBERT NG

ROBERT COWELL, Newmarket

(Breeder - Mr Robert Ng)

D

(lbs)

PURPLE, RED star and sleeves, RED cap, PURPLE star.

Tom Queally Draw

8

H Hasn’t had much racing; has shown improvement for being gelded and having wind surgery but he only scraped home off a mark of 99 at Wolverhampton in November (5f ) so faces a daunting start to his year.

Official BHA Rating 103

5 SERGEI PROKOFIEV (CAN) (8) 4 9 4 (130)

0/1406-0 B or Br c Scat Daddy (USA) - Orchard Beach (CAN) (Tapit (USA))

MR D. SMITH, MRS J. MAGNIER, MR M. TABOR

AIDAN O’BRIEN, Ireland

(Breeder - Anderson Farms (Ontario) Inc)

D

Ryan Moore Draw

3

PURPLE, WHITE seams, striped sleeves, PURPLE cap.

HH Close up in the Coventry here at two and he looked good when winning a Group 3 at Newmarket later (5f, good to firm); had hopes of making up into a leading sprinter but he managed only a Listed win at three and his 4yo career got off to a slow start at Naas recently; has become disappointing.

Official BHA Rating 107

6 TIS MARVELLOUS (255)

6 9 4 (130)

421544- B g Harbour Watch (IRE) - Mythicism (Oasis Dream) MISS J. DEADMAN & MR S. BARROW

CLIVE COX, Hungerford

(Breeder - Crossfields Bloodstock Ltd)

CD

Adam Kirby Draw

11

DARK BLUE, LIGHT BLUE spots on sleeves and cap.

HH French Group 2 winner in 2016; has a fondness for this track and has won both 5f handicaps contested here (good/good to firm) but looks in over his head in this company.

Official BHA Rating 108

7 WELL DONE FOX (10)

4 9 4 (130)

220/05-4 B c Acclamation - Excelette (IRE) (Exceed And Excel (AUS)) KING POWER RACING CO LTD Silvestre De Sousa

RICHARD HANNON, Marlborough

(Breeder - Crossfields Bloodstock Ltd)

D

Draw

ROYAL BLUE, WHITE hoop, striped sleeves, 6 WHITE cap, ROYAL BLUE star.

H Busy 2yo, when his best result was when no serious match for Sergei Prokofiev in a Group 3 at Newmarket (5f, good to firm); below best in two runs at three and though he ran well on his return in a Group 3 at Newmarket ten days ago he still has plenty to prove in this company.

Official BHA Rating 105

8 GLASS SLIPPERS (254)

4 9 1 (127)

524111- B f Dream Ahead (USA) - Night Gypsy (Mind Games) BEARSTONE STUD LIMITED

KEVIN RYAN, Hambleton

(Breeder - Bearstone Stud Ltd)

D

Tom Eaves Draw

WHITE, DARK BLUE epaulets, 4 DARK BLUE and WHITE halved sleeves, quartered cap.

HHHH Made great strides over 5f at three and her rivals were left for dead in the Group 1 Abbaye in October (very soft; has won on good to firm); end-of-season sprints aren’t always reliable form when it comes to midsummer events but at the very least she was still improving when last seen.

Official BHA Rating 116

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The King’s Stand Stakes (Group 1) (British Champions Series) - continued

Form

Owner

Trainer Age st lb

9 KURIOUS (346)

(lbs)

4 9 1 (127)

04/2011- B f Kuroshio (AUS) - Easy To Imagine (USA) (Cozzene (USA)) HOT TO TROT RACING VI Harry Bentley

HENRY CANDY, Wantage

(Breeder - Mrs B. A. Matthews)

D

Draw

7

MAROON, BEIGE braces, BEIGE cap.

HH Ended 3yo career with narrow 5f wins at Sandown (Listed/Group 3) but jarred herself up in July; may do better yet but is one for another day.

Official BHA Rating 106

10 SHADES OF BLUE (IRE) (10) 4 9 1 (127)

12220-0 Br f Kodiac - Enjoyable (IRE) (Verglas (IRE)) MISS ALISON JONES AND PARTNER

CLIVE COX, Hungerford

Liam Keniry

(Breeder - Newtown Stud)

Draw

CD BF

RED, BLACK star, WHITE sleeves, RED armlets, 1 RED cap, BLACK star.

HH Smart 5f form at three and it’s close with Glass Slippers on their Longchamp Group 3 form in September (good); well held next time (with cheekpieces on) and never looked like getting into the action when favourite for her recent Newmarket return; first-time blinkers not an obvious positive.

Official BHA Rating 105

11 LIBERTY BEACH (9)

3 8 9 (121)

14112-1 B f Cable Bay (IRE) - Flirtinaskirt (Avonbridge) MR PHILIP WILKINS

JOHN QUINN, Malton

(Breeder - Philip Wilkins)

5

Jason Hart

D

Draw

RED, WHITE cross belts, WHITE sleeves, RED spots, 9 RED and WHITE quartered cap.

HHHH First home on her side in the Queen Mary here last year and impressed with the way she burst through to win 5f Group 3 at Goodwood after (good); had enough in reserve to win a Listed Haydock event over 6f on her comeback nine days ago but 5f is surely more her trip; interesting.

Official BHA Rating 105

Result: 1st

2nd

3rd

Distances: 1-2

2-3

Time:Min

4th .

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 11

Blinkers worn first time by No. 10. Tongue Strap worn by No. 3, 4, 6.

Record Time: 57.44 secs by Miss Andretti age 6 wt 9-1 good to firm, 19/06/07 Median Time: 1 min 0.70 secs 2019: BLUE POINT (IRE) 5 9 4 James Doyle 5-2 (Charlie Appleby) 12 ran

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The King’s Stand Stakes (Group 1) (British Champions Series) - continued Race Summary: The thrillingly explosive Battaash is likely to start at short odds to score his first Ascot success and win this race at the third attempt, having finished runner-up to Blue Point for the past two seasons. Things do not always go his way, as when down the field behind Glass Slippers on ground that was too soft for him in the Prix de l’Abbaye last October. They face an interesting prospect in KURIOUS, who was having only the seventh race of her life when winning decisively at Sandown last July and is in the hands of a master trailer of sprinters in Henry Candy.

Race Predictor: KURIOUS GLASS SLIPPERS BATTAASH Forecast: 4-7 Battaash (IRE), 9-2 Glass Slippers, 12-1 Liberty Beach, 14-1 Equilateral, 20-1 Shades of Blue (IRE), 25-1 Tis Marvellous, Kurious, 28-1 Well Done Fox, 40-1 Rocket Action, Sergei Prokofiev (CAN), 50-1 Hit The Bid

Last Year’s Winner Blue Point (IRE) Trained by Charlie Appleby Ridden by James Doyle Owned by Godolphin

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The Wooldridge Group 47

4.10 Sixth Race

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

The Duke Of Cambridge Stakes (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 £100000 (FOR CONDITIONS OF THIS RACE SEE PAGE 63)

Owners Prize Money. Winner £46640; Second £19060; Third £9530; Fourth £4770.

(Penalty Value £59200) A SS

Form

Owner

Trainer Age st lb

1 MAGIC LILY (10)

5 9 3 (129)

26-1123 Ch m New Approach (IRE) - Dancing Rain (IRE) (Danehill Dancer (IRE)) GODOLPHIN

CHARLIE APPLEBY, Newmarket

(Breeder - Godolphin)

D

(lbs)

William Buick Draw

1

ROYAL BLUE.

HHH In fine form at Meydan early this year, with two Group 2 wins (1m/1m1f ) then a Group 1 second (1m1f ) against males; solid third in Newmarket Group 2 (1m2f ) ten days ago; possible the drop back to 1m will be in her favour and she can go well once more, but looks vulnerable again under 3lb penalty.

Official BHA Rating 110

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2 AGINCOURT (IRE) (13)

5 9 0 (126)

22321-0 B m Declaration of War (USA) - El Diamante (FR) (Royal Applause) SIR ROBERT OGDEN Daniel Tudhope

DAVID O’MEARA, Upper Helmsley

(Breeder - Sir Robert Ogden)

D

Draw

6

MAUVE and PINK check, WHITE sleeves, PINK cap.

H Progressive 2019 campaign ended with 1m Listed win at Newmarket in September and she ran respectably behind Nazeef on recent return at Kempton (1m; Listed) when trapped wide; form has to go to next level today, however.

Official BHA Rating 100

3 ICONIC CHOICE (13)

4 9 0 (126)

00505-0 Ch f Sixties Icon - Adorable Choice (IRE) (Choisir (AUS)) MR JOHN BROWN

TOM DASCOMBE, Malpas

(Breeder - Mr John Brown)

Oisin Murphy Draw

D YELLOW, ORANGE triple diamond, diamonds on sleeves, 3 YELLOW cap, ORANGE diamond.

H 2yo Listed winner who went close in Group 3 last April; patchy form since, however, and she needs a big turnaround in first-time cheekpieces.

Official BHA Rating 95

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The Duke of Cambridge Stakes (Group 2) - continued

Form

Owner

4 INVITATIONAL (165)

Trainer Age st lb

00621-1 Ch f Poet’s Voice - Platinum Pearl (Shamardal (USA)) MR ZIAD A. GALADARI

ROGER VARIAN, Newmarket

(lbs)

4 9 0 (126)

(Breeder - Galadari Sons Stud Company Limited)

Andrea Atzeni Draw

EMERALD GREEN and WHITE diabolo, 9 WHITE sleeves, quartered cap.

HHH Something to find on form and unproven on anything other than soft/heavy on turf; however, she was progressive over 7f when last seen (including for French Listed win) and she could be the type to continue to improve this year for her top trainer, especially back up to 1m; not ruled out each-way.

Official BHA Rating 98

5 JUBILOSO (290)

4 9 0 (126)

11330- B f Shamardal (USA) - Joyeuse (Oasis Dream) MR K. ABDULLAH

SIR MICHAEL STOUTE, Newmarket

(Breeder - Juddmonte Farms Ltd)

Ryan Moore Draw

11

GREEN, PINK sash and cap, WHITE sleeves.

HHHHH Disappointing at Sandown when last seen in August (first encounter with fast ground); however, she’s had a good break since and this lightly raced 4yo holds leading claims if tapping back into the promise shown when third in last year’s Group 1 Coronation Stakes (1m round, good) at this meeting; top trainer (who also saddles Queen Power) has won this four times.

Official BHA Rating 110

6 LAVENDER’S BLUE (IRE) (255) 4 9 0 (126)

12014- B f Sea The Stars (IRE) - Beatrice Aurore (IRE) (Danehill Dancer (IRE)) MR BENNY ANDERSSON

AMANDA PERRETT, Pulborough

(Breeder - Chess Racing)

D

Robert Havlin Draw

2

BLACK and GREY check, BLACK sleeves and cap.

HHHH Made it two wins from four starts when landing Sandown Group 3 (1m, good to firm) last August and campaign concluded with creditable fourth in Group 1 Sun Chariot Stakes at Newmarket (1m, good to soft), where she didn’t enjoy a clear run; open to further improvement and she’s considered.

Official BHA Rating 110

7 MISS O CONNOR (IRE) (234) 5 9 0 (126)

1111- Br m Roderic O’Connor (IRE) - Magadar (USA) (Lujain (USA)) LAEL STABLE

WILLIAM HAGGAS, Newmarket

(Breeder - Kilnamoragh Stud)

D

James Doyle Draw

ROYAL BLUE, WHITE cross belts, 8 EMERALD GREEN sleeves and cap.

HHHH 5yo who made debut only last May and has posted four wins from four starts, taking Listed honours at Haydock (1m, heavy) last August and following up in French Group 3 (1m, heavy) when last seen in October; unraced on ground quicker than yielding to soft but her unbeaten record can’t be knocked and trainer won this last year with one making her reappearance; respected.

Official BHA Rating 108

8 NAZEEF (13)

4 9 0 (126)

3111-1 B f Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Handassa (Dubawi (IRE)) MR HAMDAN AL MAKTOUM

JOHN GOSDEN, Newmarket

(Breeder - Shadwell Estate Company Limited)

D

ROYAL BLUE, WHITE epaulets, striped cap.

Jim Crowley Draw

5

HHHH Beaten on debut last June but has won her next four starts, most recently a Listed race at Kempton (1m, AW) on reappearance; clearly going the right way for her leading trainer and could evolve into a top-level campaigner; high on the shortlist; has won on good/good to firm (unraced on slow ground).

Official BHA Rating 105

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The Duke of Cambridge Stakes (Group 2) - continued

Form

Owner

Trainer Age st lb

9 POSTED (13)

4 9 0 (126)

21144-5 B f Kingman - Time Away (IRE) (Darshaan) MR R. BARNETT

RICHARD HANNON, Marlborough

(lbs)

Sean Levey

(Breeder - W. & R. Barnett Ltd)

Draw

CHERRY, BLACK sash, 10 PRIMROSE and WHITE quartered cap.

H Won two handicaps last summer before solid fourth/fifth places in Group 3/Listed races on her next three starts, including behind Nazeef on recent reappearance; however, looks up against it in today’s company.

Official BHA Rating 97

10 QUEEN POWER (IRE) (10)

4 9 0 (126)

1/2144-2 Ch f Shamardal (USA) - Princess Serena (USA) (Unbridled’s Song (USA)) KING POWER RACING CO LTD Silvestre De Sousa

SIR MICHAEL STOUTE, Newmarket

(Breeder - Roundhill Stud)

Draw

ROYAL BLUE, WHITE hoop, striped sleeves, 4 WHITE cap, ROYAL BLUE star.

HHH 1m2f Listed winner last May who was better than ever when runner-up in 1m2f Group 2 at Newmarket on recent reappearance (Magic Lily third); one of two for trainer who has won this four times and, with further improvement entirely possible, she could be set for a productive campaign at this sort of level; however, the drop back in distance doesn’t seem an obvious plus.

Official BHA Rating 107

11 WASMYA (FR) (36)

4 9 0 (126)

51110-2 Ch f Toronado (IRE) - Lamorlaye (IRE) (Danehill Dancer (IRE)) AL SHAQAB RACING Frankie Dettori

FRANCIS-HENRI GRAFFARD, France

(Breeder - Al Shaqab Racing)

SILVER, GOLD braid, MAROON cap, GOLD tassel.

Draw

7

HHHH Completed hat-trick with comfortable Listed win in Germany (7f, good) last September and she’s better than she

showed in a Group 1 next time; reappeared with staying-on second in Longchamp Listed race (7f, very soft) in May and could have a part to play now back up to 1m for French trainer who won last year’s Coronation Stakes; French-trained fillies won this in 2016 and 2017.

Official BHA Rating 101

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Result: 1st

2nd

3rd

Distances: 1-2

2-3

Time:Min

4th .

Secs.

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 11

Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 11. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 3.

Record Time: 1 min 36.60 secs by Ribchester age 4 wt 9-0 good to firm, 20/06/17 Median Time: 1 min 41.40 secs 2019: MOVE SWIFTLY 4 9 0 Daniel Tudhope 9-1 (William Haggas) 17 ran

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Race Summary: NAZEEF brought her winning sequence to four with a comfortable success at Kempton on her return and can continue that run here at the main expense of another who is fit from racecourse action, Wasmya, who was second at Longchamp last time but may prefer softer ground. Jubiloso, who was slightly disappointing in failing to follow up her fine third in the Coronation Stakes here last season, may make the frame.

Race Predictor: NAZEEF WASMYA JUBILOSO Forecast: 3-1 Nazeef, 7-2 Jubiloso, 9-2 Miss O Connor (IRE), 6-1 Lavender’s Blue (IRE), 7-1 Queen Power (IRE), 9-1 Magic Lily, 10-1 Wasmya (FR), 16-1 Invitational, 33-1 Agincourt (IRE), Posted, 100-1 Iconic Choice

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4.40 Seventh Race

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The Ascot Stakes (Class 2 Handicap) Two Miles About Four Furlongs (19f abt 210yds) (3,900 metres) For Four Yrs Old And Upwards

Stalls - Inside

(Class 2) Total race value £35000 (FOR CONDITIONS OF THIS RACE SEE PAGE 63)

Owners Prize Money. Winner £17724; Second £5873; Third £2937; Fourth £1467.

(Penalty Value £22641.50) 10 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10. SS

Form

Owner

Trainer Age st lb

1 VERDANA BLUE (IRE) (412)

12/24- B m Getaway (GER) - Blue Gallery (IRE) (Bluebird (USA)) MRS DOREEN TABOR

NICKY HENDERSON, Lambourn

Ryan Moore

(Breeder - Edmond Kent)

BLACK, WHITE disc, striped sleeves and cap.

(lbs)

8 9 10 (136)

Draw

5

HHHH Very classy 2m hurdler on her day (doesn’t want soft going), as evidenced by easy Scottish Champion Hurdle win

last April; solid fourth in 2m Group 3 here the following month on last Flat start; stamina for this trip not guaranteed but top jumps trainer knows how to win these big Flat staying handicaps and despite top weight she’s got potential off this mark given her hurdling ability; Ryan Moore booked; respected.

Official BHA Rating 100

2 SUMMER MOON (235)

4 9 9 (135)

046134- Ch g Sea The Moon (GER) - Songerie (Hernando (FR)) THE ORIGINALS

MARK JOHNSTON, Middleham

(Breeder - Miss K. Rausing)

YELLOW, BEIGE seams, YELLOW sleeves and cap.

Joe Fanning Draw

14

HHH Improved form last autumn, winning at Yarmouth (1m6f, good to firm) then finishing a close third in the Cesarewitch (2m2f, soft); heavy ground excuses below-par run next time (gelded since); has shown he’s effective at a marathon trip, and in a big field, and he’s not ruled out on reappearance. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 25/10/2019 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.

Official BHA Rating 100

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3 FAIR MOUNTAIN (GER) (1157) 8 9 7 (133)

1 205/40//- B g Tiger Hill (IRE) - Fair Breeze (GER) (Silvano (GER)) MR MARK ADAMS

DAN SKELTON, Alcester

(Breeder - Frau M. Wetzel)

James Doyle Draw

RED, LIGHT BLUE stars, YELLOW cap, 10 LIGHT BLUE stars.

HH Flat Listed winner in Germany in 2016 and useful hurdles form for this yard in May-July 2018, when last seen; trainer can ready one after an absence but he’s been off for a considerable spell and returns in a hot race. Official BHA Rating 97

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The Ascot Stakes (Class 2 Handicap) - continued

Form

Owner

4 DUBAWI FIFTY (185)

Trainer Age st lb

2 /20004- B g Dubawi (IRE) - Plethora (Sadler’s Wells (USA)) PAUL & CLARE ROONEY

KAREN MCLINTOCK, Newcastle Upon Tyne

(Breeder - Hesmonds Stud Ltd)

(lbs)

7 9 7 (133)

DARK BLUE and YELLOW (quartered), striped sleeves.

Adam Kirby Draw

8

HHH Runs off the same rating as when runner-up in this race two years ago and was appearing for the first time since when going close in last June’s Northumberland Plate, so he’s capable of showing top form when fresh; ran well when last seen in December and he’s on the shortlist.

Official BHA Rating 97

5 DIOCLETIAN (IRE) (276)

5 9 6 (132)

602231- B g Camelot - Saturday Girl (Peintre Celebre (USA)) MR RICHARD WILMOT-SMITH

ANDREW BALDING, Kingsclere

(Breeder - Mr R. J. C. Wilmot-Smith)

David Probert Draw

19

CLARET, SCARLET hoops on body.

HHH Shot up the weights for his 11l win at Chester (1m6f, good) last time out in September and form at that unique, tight track shouldn’t always be taken at face value; however, it was certainly impressive and he’s hinted he may be well suited by a marathon trip; not ruled out in first-time hood.

Official BHA Rating 96

6 CARNTOP (1046)

7 9 5 (131)

5 6/0300//- B g Dansili - Milford Sound (Barathea (IRE)) FOXTROT NH RACING PARTNERSHIP

JAMIE SNOWDEN, Lambourn

(Breeder - Prince of Wales & Duchess of Cornwall)

Jack Mitchell Draw

LIGHT BLUE, WHITE epaulets, halved sleeves, 11 RED cap.

HH Runner-up in 2016 Lingfield Derby Trial and three wins over hurdles since making debut for this yard in 2018; however, hasn’t scaled the same heights over jumps that he did on the Flat, and it remains to be seen if he’s still the force of old on his first Flat run since August 2017; has had wind op. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 10/10/2019 it was reported that the horse suffered interference.

Official BHA Rating 95

7 YAA SALAAM (IRE) (632)

6 9 4 (130)

5 /11405/- Ch g Helmet (AUS) - Ya Hajar (Lycius (USA)) TWO HOPES Tom Marquand

DAVID PIPE, Wellington

(Breeder - Rabbah Bloodstock Limited)

RED and WHITE (quartered), halved sleeves.

Draw

2

HH Fair efforts in German Group 3/Listed races in 2018 but mixed form over hurdles subsequently and others have more compelling credentials; wears a first-time visor (has sported blinkers on last two hurdle starts).

Official BHA Rating 94

8 CLIFFS OF DOONEEN (IRE) (97) 5 9 4 (130)

/50-264 B g Galileo (IRE) - Devoted To You (IRE) (Danehill Dancer (IRE)) P THE ANAGRAM PARTNERSHIP Rossa Ryan

RALPH BECKETT, Kimpton Down

(Breeder - Barronstown Stud)

Draw

BLACK, ORANGE and BLACK diabolo on sleeves, 6 BLACK and ORANGE quartered cap.

HH Won over 2m (turf ) for Aidan O’Brien in 2018 and good second in Lingfield handicap (1m4f, AW) this January; not quite at the same level the next twice (1m4f/2m, AW), however, and others are preferred.

Official BHA Rating 94

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The Ascot Stakes (Class 2 Handicap) - continued

Form

Owner

Trainer Age st lb

9 MANCINI (8)

01003-4 Ch g Nathaniel (IRE) - Muscovado (USA) (Mr Greeley (USA)) DR MARWAN KOUKASH

IAN WILLIAMS, Alvechurch

(lbs)

6 9 3 (129)

(Breeder - Mrs James Wigan)

William Buick Draw

GREY, BEIGE star, GREY sleeves, 12 BEIGE stars and stars on cap.

HH Prominent-racer who was five-time winner for Jonathan Portman at up to 2m, and ran well when close fourth of six to Moon King at Haydock on recent stable/seasonal debut; one of two for last year’s winning yard but didn’t quite see out the trip in this race last year, nor over 2m4f at Goodwood in July.

Official BHA Rating 93

10 MOON KING (FR) (8)

4 9 3 (129)

11146-1 Br g Sea The Moon (GER) - Maraba (IRE) (Danehill Dancer (IRE)) (in 3lb ex) MERRIEBELLE IRISH FARM LIMITED Harry Bentley

RALPH BECKETT, Kimpton Down

(Breeder - Mr Rashit Shaykhutdinov)

Draw

DARK GREEN and WHITE diabolo, WHITE and DARK GREEN 16 diabolo on sleeves, DARK GREEN and WHITE quartered cap.

HHH Completed a five-timer last July (1m6f, good) and resumed his improving ways when beating a few of these in a tight finish at Haydock eight days ago on first crack at 2m (good to soft); has potential at today’s extreme distance and this progressive 4yo could be a big player under a 3lb penalty.

Official BHA Rating 91

11 BLUE LAUREATE (8)

5 9 2 (128)

30013-2 B g Poet’s Voice - Powder Blue (Daylami (IRE)) MR A. DALE Cieren Fallon (3)

IAN WILLIAMS, Alvechurch

(Breeder - Cavendish Bloodstock)

Draw

LIGHT BLUE, BLACK seams, halved sleeves, 13 LIGHT BLUE and BLACK hooped cap.

HHHHH Has run really well on all three starts in these cheekpieces, including when just losing out to Moon King on recent reappearance at Haydock (2m, good to soft); stayed on well over 2m7f on soft ground over hurdles last December and today’s test of stamina could be right up his street; versatile ground-wise and has run well here; player for last year’s winning trainer.

Official BHA Rating 92

12 LAND OF OZ (7)

4 9 2 (128)

13110-2 Ch c Australia - Madame Defarge (IRE) (Motivator) JOHN BROWN & MEGAN DENNIS

SIR MARK PRESCOTT BT, Newmarket

(Breeder - Stetchworth & Middle Park Studs Ltd)

Luke Morris Draw

RED, PURPLE sleeves, RED armlets, BLACK cap, 1 YELLOW star.

HHHH Not always the easiest ride (can take a keen hold, and jinked right last time) but he won six times last season at up to 2m2f (various ground) and reappeared with a highly creditable second at Chelmsford (1m6f, AW) a week ago; there could still be more to come from this strong stayer; a contender.

Official BHA Rating 93

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13 ROCHESTER HOUSE (IRE) (8) 4 9 1 (127)

30000-3 Ch g Galileo (IRE) - Kalla (Monsun (GER)) JOHN BROWN & MEGAN DENNIS Silvestre De Sousa

MARK JOHNSTON, Middleham

(Breeder - Stall Ullmann)

RED, PURPLE sleeves, RED armlets.

Draw

20

HH Won consecutive 2m handicaps last summer (good to firm/good to soft) and returned to form with close-up third behind Moon King and Blue Laureate at Haydock (2m) on recent reappearance; can race freely, however, and if he does the same today he may struggle to last home.

Official BHA Rating 92

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The Ascot Stakes (Class 2 Handicap) - continued

Form

Owner

14 COEUR DE LION (136)

Trainer Age st lb

(lbs)

7 9 1 (127)

15330-5 B g Pour Moi (IRE) - Hora (Hernando (FR)) THE BARBURY BOYS Thore Hammer Hansen (5)

ALAN KING, Barbury Castle

(Breeder - Mr & Mrs R. Kelvin-Hughes)

Draw

DARK BLUE, PINK cross belts, 9 diabolo on sleeves and star on cap.

HHH Solid runs in this race in each of the last two seasons, finishing sixth in 2018 (good to firm) and fifth last year (good to soft); similar mark today and may again find a few too good, but goes well fresh and could reward place backers in a first-time visor (replacing usual cheekpieces).

Official BHA Rating 91

15 CHARLIE D (USA) (102)

5 9 0 (126)

132-412 B g Animal Kingdom (USA) - Ocicat (USA) (Storm Cat (USA)) MR D. R. PASSANT & MR T. DASCOMBE Richard Kingscote

TOM DASCOMBE, Malpas

(Breeder - Rabbah Bloodstock Ltd)

Draw

BF BLACK, LIGHT GREEN and BLACK chevrons on sleeves, 7 LIGHT GREEN cap.

HH An improver last year, with four turf wins at up to 2m1f (good-firm), and form went to next level on AW earlier this year with a win and a near-miss; possible there’s more to come from this progressive 5yo but such improvement is certainly needed in this hot handicap; unproven on slow ground.

Official BHA Rating 90

16 PIANISSIMO (7)

4 9 0 (126)

2111-20 B g Teofilo (IRE) - Perfect Note (Shamardal (USA)) MR CHRIS BUTLER Frankie Dettori

ANTHONY CARSON, Newmarket

(Breeder - Godolphin)

Draw

WHITE and RED stripes, BLACK sleeves, 4 WHITE and RED quartered cap.

HHHH May have needed last week’s run following a break; had previously posted two wins and a second place on his first three starts for this yard (1m6f/2m, AW), and was strong at the finish each time; interesting contender now up in trip under Frankie Dettori; has shown promise on turf (various ground).

Official BHA Rating 91

17 QULOOB (256)

6 9 0 (126)

5 0/5434- B g New Approach (IRE) - Jadhwah (Nayef (USA)) HEART OF THE SOUTH RACING 120

GARY MOORE, Horsham

Jim Crowley

(Breeder - Shadwell Estate Company Limited)

DARK GREEN, ROYAL BLUE diamond.

Draw

17

HH Fair efforts last July-October on first three starts for this yard, including two here (2m, soft/good to firm); however,

today’s new trip needs to prompt improvement if he’s to win a race this competitive; first run since a couple of third places over hurdles last November.

Official BHA Rating 90

18 SMART CHAMPION (110)

5 8 11 (123)

426-431 B g Teofilo (IRE) - Soryah (IRE) (Shamardal (USA)) JOHN COOK & PARTNER Callum Shepherd

DAVID SIMCOCK, Newmarket

(Breeder - Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum)

PURPLE and WHITE (quartered), WHITE sleeves.

Draw

3

HHH Lightly raced 5yo who was second to Land Of Oz in Cesarewitch Trial at Newmarket (2m2f ) last September and got up late to win at Newcastle (2m, AW) last time out in February; looks a good prospect for marathon trips and is one to consider up 4lb for last time; all turf starts on good to firm.

Official BHA Rating 87

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The Ascot Stakes (Class 2 Handicap) - continued

Form

Owner

19 ASHUTOR (FR) (676)

Trainer Age st lb

(lbs)

6 8 11 (123)

1 1/3254/- Gr g Redoute’s Choice (AUS) - Ashalanda (FR) (Linamix (FR)) THE STEWART FAMILY Megan Nicholls (3)

PAUL NICHOLLS, Ditcheat

(Breeder - S.C.E.A. Haras de Son Altesse L’Aga Khan)

Draw

18

BLACK and WHITE (halved), RED sleeves and cap.

HHHH Expensive to follow over hurdles until taking advantage of a golden opportunity in a Catterick maiden hurdle (2m) in February; however, is on a handy mark on his best French Flat form (at up to 1m6f) and leading jumps trainer is among the winners on the Flat; no surprise to see a big run.

STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 13/3/2020 it was reported that the horse resented the sharp track.

Official BHA Rating 87

20 SAN BENEDETO (FR) (2398) 9 8 9 (121)

03//////- Ch g Layman (USA) - Cinco Baidy (FR) (Lure (USA)) 2 MR P. J. VOGT

PAUL NICHOLLS, Ditcheat

Tom Eaves

(Breeder - E.A.R.L. Ecurie Haras Du Cadran et al)

Draw

ROYAL BLUE, WHITE chevron, hooped sleeves, 15 WHITE cap.

HHH First Flat run since French 2yo campaign in 2013; has since evolved into a very useful jumper and, although he wasn’t at his best on his last two starts last autumn, his ability in that code means he’s got potential off today’s Flat rating; has won here over fences and represents in-form stable.

Official BHA Rating 85

Result: 1st

2nd

3rd

Distances: 1-2

2-3

Time:Min

4th .

Secs.

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 20 Hood worn first time by No. 5. Visor worn first time by No. 7, 14. Hood worn by No. 18.

Blinkers worn by No. 16. Visor worn by No. 4. Tongue Strap worn by No. 6, 15, 20.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 11, 15, 20. Running for the first time since Gelding No. 2.

Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 6.

Record Time: 4 mins 16.92 secs by Rite of Passage age 6 wt 9-2 good to firm, 17/06/10 Median Time: 4 mins 22.00 secs 2019: THE GRAND VISIR 5 9 10 Richard Kingscote 12-1 (Ian Williams) 19 ran

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Race Summary: Champion jumps trainer Nicky Henderson is an old hand at picking up lucrative Flat prizes, including this race in 2011 with Veiled. He saddles top-class hurdler Verdana Blue here and the faster the surface the better she will go. A rival with age on his side who was improving fast at the end of last season is DIOCLETIAN from the in-form Andrew Balding stable, while Sir Mark Prescott’s Land Of Oz warmed up nicely at Chelmsford last week and probably has plenty more to show.

Race Predictor: DIOCLETIAN LAND OF OZ VERDANA BLUE Forecast: 7-2 Verdana Blue (IRE), 9-1 Moon King (FR), 10-1 Summer Moon, Land of Oz, 11-1 Diocletian (IRE), 12-1 Dubawi Fifty, 14-1 Blue Laureate, Coeur de Lion, 16-1 Mancini, Rochester House (IRE), Quloob, Smart Champion, San Benedeto (FR), 20-1 Pianissimo, 25-1 Fair Mountain (GER), Charlie D (USA), 33-1 Carntop, Yaa Salaam (IRE), Cliffs of Dooneen (IRE), Ashutor (FR)

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Racing Notices Position Of Stalls Straight Course - Centre Round Course - Inside Form Guide And Rating Under each horse the form is given, followed by a star rating and its official BHA Rating. The form guides and star ratings are compiled by the Racing Post.

Horse Welfare At every race meeting at Ascot there are four specially qualified equine vets appointed to look after the welfare of all horses racing on these days.

During each race, vets follow the horses by car and can attend a casualty in the same response time as the paramedic teams responsible for human casualties. It is now standard practice for screens to be fixed around any horse receiving veterinary treatment on the ground. This does not reflect on the severity of an injury, but allows the vet some privacy and the patient a calm environment in which to make a recovery.

Please do not always assume the worst if you see screens around a fallen horse.

Race Information The names of probable Riders, Weights, Pedigrees, Trainers’ Names, Descriptions and Value of Races have been added for the convenience of the Public, but are not guaranteed as correct.

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Race Conditions First Race 1.15 - THE BUCKINGHAM PALACE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2) (see page 10) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code; £21787 to the winning horse The second to receive £6524, the third £3262, the fourth £1631, the fifth £815 and the sixth £409; for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-105 (also open to such horses rated 106 and 107 - see Standard Conditions); SEVEN FURLONGS (7f ) (1,400 metres); Enter by noon, June 10th and pay £175 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. June 13th. Lowest weight 8st; Highest weight not less than 9st 10lb Penalties, after June 6th, 2020, a winner of a race 5lb Of 2 races 7lb; All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of QIPCO. The sponsorship payment of £250 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. The British Horseracing Authority will amend paragraphs 28 to 32 of the Weights and Handicapping Code and the Declaration of Jockey section of the Race Entries Code in the event that raising of the weights at the 24-hour stage proves necessary. This race will be restricted to 24 runners plus three reserves. The three reserves will be nominated as R25, R26 and R27. The procedure for the allocation and operation of the reserves protocol will be as detailed in the notice headed ‘Reserves’ which appears in the important notices following the Standard Conditions on the Racing Bulletin area of the BHA Racing Administration Internet site www2.racingadmin.co.uk. Trainers are reminded of the provisions of paragraph 41 of the Race Entry Code which require that they must notify the Racing Calendar Office immediately when the decision has been made not to run. This will maximise the list of runners and determine whether the weights will need to be raised. The British Horseracing Authority has modified the Declaration of Jockey section of the Race Entries Code and the Division of Races section of the Race Administration Code of the Rules of Racing for the purposes of this race. 31 entries at £175. - Closed June 10th, 2020 Second Race 1.50 - THE QUEEN ANNE STAKES (CLASS 1) (Group 1) (British Champions Series) (see page 18) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code; £148000 to the winning horse The second to receive £55975, the third £27975 and the fourth £13975; for four yrs old and upwards; ONE MILE (1,600 metres) Royal Hunt Cup Course (8f ); Enter by noon, June 10th and pay £3125 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. June 13th.

Weights: Colts and geldings 9st; fillies 8st 11lb NOTE: Horses will only be eligible to run in this race provided that they have a current BHA Handicap Rating of 80 or higher at midday of the confirmation stage. Horses which do not qualify for a rating may also be eligible providing the BHA Handicapper is satisfied that the horse’s racecourse performances up to and including the day before confirmation merit a provisional assessment of 80 or higher. Horses which have not run will not be eligible. Southern Hemisphere Allowance: 4-y-o 1lb; ASCOT RACECOURSE LIMITED will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. In addition, a Challenge Cup will be presented to the winning owner, to be held until May 1st, 2021. The lad or girl in charge of the best turned out horse and of the winning horse in this race will each receive a prize of £300. Breeders’ Cup Owners’ Premiums and the Breeders’ Cup “Win and You’re In” Program apply to this race. For full details, please contact Ascot Racecourse. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of QIPCO. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. The Ascot Racecourse Executive reserves the right to transfer this race to the Old Mile Course. (No confirmation of entry is required for Supplementary entries). 20 entries at £3125. - Closed June 10th, 2020 Third Race 2.25 - THE RIBBLESDALE STAKES (CLASS 1) (Group 2) (see page 26) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code; £65120 to the winning horse The second to receive £24629, the third £12309 and the fourth £6149; for three yrs old fillies only; ONE MILE about FOUR FURLONGS (2,300 metres)Swinley (11f abt 211yds); Enter by noon, June 10th and pay £1100 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. June 13th. Weights: 9st each Penalties, after August 31st, 2019, a winner of a Group 1 race 3lb; ASCOT RACECOURSE LIMITED will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. In addition, a Challenge Cup will be presented to the winning owner, to be held until May 1st, 2021. The lad or girl in charge of the best turned out horse and of the winning horse in this race will each receive a prize of £300. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of QIPCO. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. (No confirmation of entry is required for Supplementary entries). 14 entries at £1100. - Closed June 10th, 2020 Fourth Race 3.00 - THE KING EDWARD VII STAKES (CLASS 1) (Group 2) (see page 34) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code; £65120 to the winning horse The second to receive £24629, the third £12309 and the fourth £6149; for three yrs old colts and geldings only; ONE MILE about FOUR FURLONGS (2,300 metres)Swinley (11f abt 211yds); Enter by noon, June 10th and pay £1100 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. June 13th. Weights: 9st each Penalties, after August 31st, 2019, a winner of a Group 1 race 3lb; ASCOT RACECOURSE LIMITED will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. In addition, a Challenge Cup will be presented to the winning owner, to be held until May 1st, 2021. The lad or girl in charge of the best turned out horse and of the winning horse in this race will each receive a prize of £300. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of ASCOT RACECOURSE LIMITED. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. (No confirmation of entry is required for Supplementary entries). 14 entries at £1100. - Closed June 10th, 2020

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Race Conditions Fifth Race 3.35 - THE KING’S STAND STAKES (CLASS 1) (Group 1) (British Champions Series) (see page 42) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code; £148000 to the winning horse The second to receive £55975, the third £27975 and the fourth £13975; for three yrs old and upwards; FIVE FURLONGS (5f ) (1,000 metres); Enter by noon, June 10th and pay £3125 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. June 13th. Weights: 3-y-o colts and geldings 8st 12lb; fillies 8st 9lb 4-y-o and up colts and geldings 9st 4lb; fillies 9st 1lb NOTE: Horses will only be eligible to run in this race provided that they have a current BHA Handicap Rating of 80 or higher at midday of the confirmation stage. Horses which do not qualify for a rating may also be eligible providing the BHA Handicapper is satisfied that the horse’s racecourse performances up to and including the day before confirmation merit a provisional assessment of 80 or higher. Horses which have not run will not be eligible.; ASCOT RACECOURSE LIMITED will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer, jockey and stable employee.

In addition, a Challenge Cup will be presented to the winning owner, to be held until May 1st, 2021. The lad or girl in charge of the best turned out horse and of the winning horse in this race will each receive a prize of £300.

All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of QIPCO. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. (No confirmation of entry is required for Supplementary entries). 14 entries at £3125. - Closed June 10th, 2020 Sixth Race 4.10 - THE DUKE OF CAMBRIDGE STAKES (CLASS 1) (Group 2) (see page 48) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code; £59200 to the winning horse The second to receive £22390, the third £11190 and the fourth £5590; for four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only; ONE MILE (1,600 metres)Royal Hunt Cup Course (8f ); Enter by noon, June 10th and pay £1000 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. June 13th. Weights: 9st each Penalties, after August 31st, 2019, a winner of a Group 2 race 3lb Of a Group 1 race 5lb; ASCOT RACECOURSE LIMITED will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. In addition, a Challenge Cup will be presented to the winning owner, to be held until May 1st, 2021. The lad or girl in charge of both the best turned out horse and the winning horse in this race will receive a prize of £300.

All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of QIPCO. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. The Ascot Racecourse Executive reserves the right to transfer this race to the Old Mile Course. (No confirmation of entry is required for Supplementary entries). 15 entries at £1000. - Closed June 10th, 2020 Seventh Race 4.40 - THE ASCOT STAKES (CLASS 2 HANDICAP) (see page 54) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code; £22641 to the winning horse The second to receive £6737, the third £3367 and the fourth £1683; for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100; TWO MILES about FOUR FURLONGS (19f abt 210yds) (3,900 metres); Enter by noon, June 10th and pay £175 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. June 13th. Lowest weight 8st; Highest weight not less than 9st 10lb Penalties, after June 6th, 2020, a winner of a race 3lb Of 2 races 7lb; ASCOT RACECOURSE LIMITED will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. In addition, a Challenge Cup will be presented to the winning owner, to be held until May 1st, 2021. The lad or girl in charge of the best turned out horse and the winning horse in this race will each receive a prize of £300. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/ logo of QIPCO. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. The British Horseracing Authority has modified Schedule (F)2 of the Rules of Racing for the purposes of this race. 25 entries at £175. Closed June 10th, 2020

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Royal Ascot First Day Tuesday 16th June 2020

Ascot Authority (Holdings) Limited Board Sir Francis Brooke, Bt

Guy Henderson

(Chairman)

Ian McGregor CVO

Johnny Weatherby

Harry Morley

(Her Majesty’s Representative)

Juliet Slot

Guy Davison

Nick Smith

Guy Davison Stewards

Alastair Warwick

Chief Steward Shaun Parker

Sam Angell, Bethany Dowswell

Stewards’ Panel Chair William Barlow

Steve Drowne

Officials Director of Racing and Public Affairs Nick Smith

Veterinary Officers Sally Taylor, MA, VetMB, CertAVP (EP), MRCVS Naomi Mellor, BVM&S, CertAVP (EM), MRCVS

Head of Racing and Clerk of the Course Chris Stickels

Medical Officers Peter Johnson, John Berry, Guy Mitchell, Ramy Saker

Starters Robert Supple & James Stenning

Veterinary Surgeons Svend Kold, DrMedVet, CUEW, RFP, MRCVS Bobby McEwen, BVSc, MRCVS Simon Knapp, LVO, BVetMed, BSc, MRCVS Clive Hamblin, BVetMed, MRCVS Jamie Knapp, (Stables Duty)

Judge Nick Bostock Clerks of the Scales Oliver Mann & Leigh O’Brien

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