Ascot Racecard - Wednesday 21st June

10.30am –Gates Open

Take time to explorethe racecourse and soak up the unique atmosphereofthe day. This is the perfect time to pick up acoffee, read the racecardorbrowsethe collections in the AscotShop which can be found in all enclosures.Ifyou have anyquestions throughout the day, please ask one of our stewards who will be delighted to help

2.00pm -The RoyalProcession

The clock strikes twoand the RoyalProcession arrivesalong the famous Straight Mile. It’sashort but spectacular journey and one that since 1825 has signalled the start of the RoyalMeeting.

2.30pm –FirstRace

With prize money of £9.52million, RoyalAscotstages seventop-class Flat races each day contested by the world’sfinest racehorses.Today’sopener is the Group 2Queen Mary Stakes, acompetitive sprint for two-year-old fillies.

4.20pm –Feature Race

Aparade of the runners for the Prince of Wales’sStakes will takeplace in front of the Grandstand. One of the headline races of the week, this Group 1contestisworth£1 million in prize money and is often one of the bestmiddle distances races run anywhereinthe world.

6.10pm –LastRace

The final race todayisthe Windsor Castle Stakes,run over the minimum distance of five furlongs and restricted to two-year-olds

After Racing Entertainment

RoyalEnclosure and Queen Anne Enclosure racegoers areinvited to join the much-lovedtradition of communal singing around the Ascot Bandstand after racing. Scan forsongbook.

Windsor Enclosure racegoers can enjoylivemusic after racing until 7.15pm.

9.00pm –Car parks close

Royal Ascot: ABrief History

“Ideal for horsestogallop at full stretch.” Thesewere the words spoken by Queen Anne that have shaped the historyofAscot Racecourse. It waswhilstriding out from Windsor Castle in 1711 that she firstsaw the land that hadsuch potential for horse racing. Inspired by what she haddiscovered, Ascot’sinaugural event –Her Majesty’s Plate –was held here upon her requestthat very same year.For morethan 300 years since, the patronageofthirteen monarchs hashelped makeAscotone of the world’s best-lovedracecourses.

The racecourse waslaid out by William Lowen and Ascot’sfirst eventwas held on Saturday 11th August1711, with its firstfour-daymeeting takingplace in 1768.Apermanent building waserected to hold justover1,600 people in 1793 and the now-renowned Gold Cup was introduced fourteen years later.Itwas at the beginning of the nineteenth century wherethe origins of today’sRoyal Meeting lie.

It wasaroundthe same timethatthe rootsof today’straditionalRoyal Enclosure Dress Code emerged. Beau Brummell, aclose friend of the Prince Regent, decreed thatmen of elegance should wear waisted black coats and white cravats with pantaloons

Over the years,this evolvedinto the wearing of morning suitsand equallyformal attire for ladies,including of course hats –and today, the issuing of the Lookbookmaintains RoyalAscot’sunique event experience while encouraging racegoers to dress in an outfit authentic to their ownpersonal style.

Ascot’sfirstmajor redevelopment came to fruitionin1954 withthe relocation of the Straight Mile north to allowmorespace behind the stands.This wasquicklyfollowed by the construction of the Queen ElizabethII Grandstand in 1961 and the Members’ Stand in 1964.

Ascot’smuch-lovedtradition of singing around the Bandstand began in the 1970s under the stewardshipofLadyBeaumont, wife of then Clerk of theCourse, Captain Sir Nicholas Beaumont.

2002 sawplenty of changetothe established pattern of RoyalAscotasitexpanded to five days to mark the Golden Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II. The Cork &Orrery Stakes became The Golden Jubilee Stakes,which wasrenamed again in 2012 to The DiamondJubileeStakes and to The Platinum Jubilee Stakes in 2022.

The featureGroup 1race on the final daynow honoursHer Late Majesty in perpetuity as The Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes

AscotRacecourseclosed in September2004 for redevelopment,which meant the Royal Meetingwas staged at York in 2005.The new Ascot Grandstand wasofficiallyopened by Queen Elizabeth II on time and to its £220 million budget,on20th June 2006.

In 2009,the Aidan O’Brien-trained Yeats won an unprecedentedfourth Gold Cup,beating the recordset by Sagarointhe 1970s.A statue commemoratingthe greatstayer’sremarkable achievement nowstands in the Parade Ring.

Ascotcelebrated its Tercentenary in 2011 while the followingyear,the RoyalMeetingplayed its part in The Queen’sDiamond Jubilee celebrations.Onthe track, the incomparable Frankel wonThe Queen Anne Stakes in sensational style, and Australian legend Black Caviar justclung on in adramatic Diamond Jubilee Stakes.

In 2013,Estimate wonThe Gold Cup in the famous royalcolours for Queen Elizabeth II to rapturous applause, having wonThe Queen’s Vase the previous year.

2015 wasall about one man –RyanMoore. Arguablythe world’sbestjockey,Moore won no less than nine of the 30 races over the week, amodern dayrecord.

Also that year,Royal Ascothosted the inaugural running of The CommonwealthCup,bringing thenumber of Group 1races at the meeting to eight.The race has quicklyestablished itself as afeatureofthe week and in 2019 it wasthe joint-highestrated three-year-old race in the world.

2016 sawTepin land The Queen Anne Stakes for Mark Casse, who followedinthe footsteps of compatriotWesley Ward as an American Royal Ascot-winning trainer.

In 2017,the VillageEnclosurewas opened to great acclaim,the firstnew enclosureatthe RoyalMeeting for 100 years.Itprovides a unique perspective being located on the inside of the track looking back towardsthe final furlongwithAscot’sfamous Grandstand as a backdrop.

In 2018,prize money topped £7 million for the firsttimeand this year it is arecord£9.52 million. No race will be run for less than £100,000 and twoGroup 1races –the Prince of Wales’sStakes and the Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes arebothworth £1 million. This has been significant in terms of maintaining the worldwide appealofthe RoyalMeeting as it continues to attract the besthorses from across the world.

In recent years,the magnificent Stradivarius claimed threeGoldCupsunder FrankieDettori who heads into his final RoyalAscotthis year with 77 winners at the RoyalMeeting and hoping to add at leastone final winnertothat tally.

In 2014,Royal Ascotsaw an amazing Group 1 sprint double for the Powerfamilywith Sole Powerwinning The King’s Stand Stakes and Slade Powerfollowing up in The Diamond Jubilee Stakes.

Official Partners, Sponsors &Suppliers

Ascotwould liketothank:

OFFICIAL PARTNERS

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Fortnum &Mason

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Royal Ascot -Trophy Presenters

We are delighted to welcome the following here today

The Queen Mary Stakes

The Lord Lloyd-Webber

Before the Covid pandemic hit, Andrew Lloyd Webber had shows continually running in the West End for 48 years and on Broadway for 41. When Sunset BoulevardjoinedSchool of Rock, Cats and Phantom of the Opera, he equalled Rodgers and Hammerstein’s record of four shows running simultaneously on Broadway. He is one of the select group of artists with EGOT status,havingreceived an Emmy, four Grammys,anOscar andeightTony Awards.Hehas also wonseven Oliviersand aGoldenGlobe.LordLloyd-Webber is passionate about the importance of musical education and diversity in the arts. The Andrew Lloyd Webber Foundation provides 30 performing arts scholarships every year for talented students with financial need and supports arange of projects such as the Music in Secondary School Trust.

The Kensington Palace Stakes

Mr Justin Simons

Justin Simons is Brand Manager of Longines UK and Ireland. Justin’s career in the watch industry spans nearly 20 years. He joined Longines in 2016 as Head of Wholesale and in 2018 was promoted to Brand Manager.

The Duke of Cambridge Stakes

HRH The Duke of Edinburgh

The Prince of Wales’s Stakes

HM The Queen

The Royal Hunt Cup

Mr Kenny Logan

Kenny Logan is aretired Scottish rugby union player, earning 70 caps for Scotland and enjoying success at club level with Stirling County, Glasgow and most famously at London Wasps, where he won the European Cup three times. Kenny retired from the sport after the 2003 World Cup and has spent his time growing his successful sports marketing business and working closely alongside the My Name’5 Doddie Foundation, acharity set up by his late friend, Doddie Weir.

The Queen’s Vase

Mrs Michael Tindall

The Windsor Castle Stakes

Mr Alan Titchmarsh MBE

Alan Titchmarsh is agardener, television and radio presenter, writer and novelist who began his working life aged 15 in his native Yorkshire. He trained at Kew Gardens before teaching there and going on to become ajournalist and broadcaster. He has written 12 novels and more than fifty books on gardening and natural history. He presents ITV’s Love Your Garden and Love Your Weekend (on Sunday mornings) and the Saturday breakfast show on Classic FM. He was made an MBE in 2000 and is aDeputy Lieutenant of Hampshire. He lives in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, where he was High Sheriff in 2008-2009.

Useful Information

LostChildren/Vulnerable people

Free wristbands areavailable at entrances and information points for children and vulnerable racegoers to aid with alostchild/person. If this situation does arise, racegoers areencouraged to contact the neareststeward who will assistthem to an area of safety

LostProperty

Misplacedpossessions that arelocatedonsitewillbetaken to the QueenAnneReception and can be claimed before7.00pm. After this time, please email Lost.Property@ascot.com or call 0344 346 3000 –MondaytoFriday.

Over 18 Wristbands

Ascotoperates astrict over 18+ policyfor the purchase of alcohol. Racegoers over 18 can collect an 18+ wristband from anyentrance or information point with photographic proof of age.

Betting

Guests wishing to place bets at RoyalAscotmustbestrictlyoverthe ageof18. If youappear under the ageof21, youwill be asked for identification to gamble.

BabyChanging Facilities

Thereare baby changing facilitiesinthe male and female toiletsonevery levelofthe Grandstand at Entrances Aand D. All levels except3and 5atEntrance Band all levels except 6atEntrance C. Additional facilities areavailable in the Pavilion, Exhibition Hall and Ticket Office West.Baby changing facilities arealso available in the Villageand Windsor Enclosures, please ask asteward for directions

Payment Methods

We accept cash,cardand ApplePay across the site,however,not all outletswilltakeall payment methods,each outletwill be signed as to what payment methods areaccepted.

Cashpoints

Thereare cashpoint machines located on the Grandstand Concourse, close to Grandstand Entrances Band C, behind the Loren Bar in the VillageEnclosureand near the Entrance of the Windsor Enclosure. Charges mayapply.

Smoking Areas

Smoking is onlypermitted in external areas

Left Luggage

Thereare left luggageareas in all enclosures,please see the map in the centrepages for locations.

Royal Ascot -Race Histories

2.30pm The Queen Mary Stakes (Group 2)

Named after the consort of King George V, this race was firstrun in 1921. The QueenMary Stakesisthe first major race of the season exclusively for two-year-old fillies. Run over the minimum distance of five furlongs and promoted to Group 2status in 2004, it provides auseful opportunity to assess their ability and potential to perform at Group 1level. American trainer Wesley Ward has an exceptional record in the race having saddled the winner four times since 2009, including most recently with Campanelle in 2020.

3.05pm The Kensington Palace Stakes (Class 2Handicap)

Anew handicapintroduced forthe first time in 2021and run over the Old Milefor four-year-oldand upwards filliesand mares. Kensington Palace, set in Kensington Gardens,has been aresidencefor members of the Royal Familysincethe 17th century. The inaugural winner was Lola Showgirl, afirst Royal Ascot winner for trainer David Loughnane and jockey Laura Pearson.

3.40pm The Duke of Cambridge Stakes (Group 2)

Run as the Windsor Forest Stakes until 2013, thisrace wasa new addition to theRoyal Meetingin2004 andpartofanindustry-wide initiative to encourage connections of the leading Classic generation fillies from the previous year to keep their stars in training. Run over the Straight Mile course, it is only open to fillies and mares aged four or over.

4.20pm The Prince of Wales’s Stakes (Group 1) (British Champion Series)

The Prince of Wales’s Stakes, first run at Royal Ascot in 1862, is named after the son of Queen Victoria (later to become King Edward VII). Originally staged over amile and five furlongs, the race often attracted horses that had participated in the Classics. There was no Prince of Wales’s Stakes from 1946 until 1968, ayear before the current Prince of Wales’s investiture in 1969, when the distance changed to one mileand two furlongs.In2000, The PrinceofWales’s Stakes wasupgraded to Group 1status and restricted to four-year-olds and upwards. The race is now worth £1 million in prize money and is one of the feature races of the week.

5.00pm The Royal Hunt Cup (Heritage Handicap)

The RoyalHunt Cup always provides one of thegreatest spectacles of theRoyal Meeting as amaximum fieldthunders up Ascot’sStraight Mile course for one of the biggest betting races of the season. First run in 1843, it was originally staged over seven furlongs and 155 yards. The current distance of amile was established in 1955 when the Straight course was re-aligned as part of the previous redevelopment.

5.35pm The Queen’s Vase (Group 2)

Promoted to Group 2in2017, the race was named to honour Queen Victoria and was first run in 1838. This race became the King’s Vase in 1903 and reverted to its original name of the Queen’s Vase on the succession of Queen Elizabeth II. Run over a-mile-andthree-quarters, this contest provides atest of stamina for three-year-olds and winners of the race often go on to compete in the Gold Cup in future years. Estimate, owned by Queen Elizabeth II, and star stayer Stradivarius are the most recent Queen’s Vase winners (2012 and 2017 respectively) to win the historic Gold Cup in subsequent seasons. Last year’s winner was Eldar Eldarov who went on to victory in the St Leger at Doncaster.

6.10pm The Windsor Castle Stakes (Listed)

First runin1839 over the Straight Mile course, this racewas originallydesigned to attractthree-year-oldcolts and fillies thathad competed in theearly season Classics.Itisnow run over the minimum distance of five furlongs and restricted to two-year-olds.

The 2020 renewal was won by Tactical for Queen Elizabeth II, ahome bred son of Toronado. Trained by Andrew Balding and ridden by James Doyle, he was Her Late Majesty’s 24th and final winner at the Royal Meeting.

The Longines Master CollectionDiscover the Official Watch of Royal Ascot 2023

At RoyalAscot, Longines is proud to present an elegant model from one of its mosticonic lines, The Longines Master Collection. Powered by a self-winding movementdeveloped exclusively for Longines,this timepieceischaracterized by amoon phaseindicator and arefined look, achieving the perfect balancebetween technical sophistication and classic elegance.

Asymbol of Longines’ watchmaking expertise, The Longines Master Collection perfectlyembodies the values of excellence and elegance. Known for their technical sophistication, the models of this line are all poweredbymechanical movements,showcasing the watchmaking tradition so dear to the brand.

This refinedcreation embodiesone-of-a-kind timeless classic eleganceand high performance by pairing dynamic lineswithuncompromising quality.Amoonphaseindicator is featured at 6o’clock circled by an Arabicnumeral dateringwith ahand pointing to the current day. Themechanism is poweredbyaself-winding mechanical movement, the L899 calibre,developed exclusively for the brand. This technicallysophisticated timepiece is perfectly designed to delight those who constantly juggle the variousaspects of their liveswhile looking to pursue high performance in their personal achievements without compromising quality

In its eternal questfor elegance, Longines has designed asilver“barleycorn” dial featuring painted Arabicnumerals and blued steel hands, subtly adding arefined look to thetimepiece. Cased in stainless steel, the model presented for the event comes in around case of 42.00mm in diameter with atransparent case back made of sapphirecrystal for optimal visibility.The 72 hours of powerreserve wasdesigned to ensure fundamental gainsinterms of precision, robustness,and reliability.Tocomplete the set, abrown alligator strap makes afine contrastwith the dominant color of the dial to bring out the sleekness of the design.

How To Read Your Racecard

Colour of horse

B= Bay

Br =Brown

Ch =Chestnut

Gr =Grey

Horse’s number on saddlecloth

Sex of horse

c= colt

h= horse

g= gelding

f= filly

m= mare

No. of days since last ran

Weight Stones/ lbs (lbs)

Horse’s name

2BAAEED (GB) (31)

Age of horse

49 2(128)

11111-1 BcSea The Stars (IRE) -Aghareed (USA) (Kingmambo (USA))

SHADWELL ESTATE COMPANY LTD Jim Crowley

WILLIAM HAGGAS, Newmarket

Groom -Ricky Hall (Breeder -Shadwell Estate Company Limited)

BET WITH ASCOTVIEW HHHH The world’stop-rated turf horse, who has made spectacular progress sincehis debut lastJune, mostrecentlyjustifying short odds in the LockingeatNewburywhere he easilybeatRealWorld and completed aGroup 1hat-trick (firsttwo legs came in lastyear’sMoulin and here in the QEII); acts on good to firm and good to soft ground, still unbeaten (7-7)and has genuine claims to being the bestmiler sinceFrankel, with 1m2f aspirations for him alsoonthe cards later on; looks settoproduceanother displayofsheer class.

C= Course winner

CD =Course &Distance Winner

D= Distance winner

BF=Beaten favourite

Form Guide

Owner

Owner’s Colours

Official BHA Rating

Official BHA Rating 123

Trainer and location of training establishment

Country where horse is trained

Previous Performances

/= denotes new season

–= denotes new year

d=disqualified

r= ran out

U= unseated rider

P= pulled up

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

Jockey’s Name

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

Baaeed won The Queen Anne Stakes at Royal Ascot in 2022.

CROYAL BLUE, WHITE epaulets, striped cap.

WHATISWORLD POOL?

World Pool is acollaboration between the Hong Kong Jockey Club,TDCOLimited and TpoolcoLimited (together trading as “Tote”) and AscotRacecourse.It enables racegoerstobet intoa global pool consisting of over20countries, resulting in significantly bigger pools and increasing the total amount that can be won.

All35races at RoyalAscot arepart of the World Pool.

WIN, PLACE,FIRSTTWO,FIRSTTHREE, TWOFROMTHREE and theTREBLE will be the available World Pool bets on course and thereare expected to be morethan 30 raceswith pool sizes of over £1 million this year.Bet With Ascot screens will indicatepool sizes foreach race

ThePlacepot, Jackpotand Quadpotwill be managed by using the standardBet With Ascot rules.

Under World Pool rules, in raceswith exactly7 declared runners, the placemarket will paythree places. Theplace terms forall racesare as follows:

1-4declared runnersNoplacepool

5&6 declared runners 1stor2nd (void if less than 4runners)

7-20 declared runners

1st, 2nd or 3rd (3 places remain if 5or6 runners, void if less than 5runners)

21 or moredeclared runners

1st, 2nd,3rd or 4th (4 places remain for20orless runners)

Ascot Racecourse is giving aprize of £300 to the lad or girl responsible forthe bestturned out horse, and aprize of £300 to the lad or girl responsible forthe winning horse.

The Queen MaryStakes (Group

2)

Five Furlongs (5f )(1,000 metres)

ForTwo YrsOld Fillies

(Class 1) Total prize fund £115000

(FOR CONDITIONS OF THIS RACE SEE PAGE 86)

Stalls -Centre

Owners Prize Money. Winner £51244; Second £21034; Third £10523; Fourth £5256; Fifth £2634; Sixth £1311. (Penalty Value £65216.50) ASS

1 BALSAM (FR) (35)

221 BfWootton Bassett -Bea Remembered (Doyen(IRE))

92 (128)

AL SHAQAB RACING Ryan Moore

HENRI FRANCOIS DEVIN,France

(Breeder -AlShaqab Racing)

DSILVER, GOLD braid, MAROON cap,GOLD tassel. Draw 14

Foaled 1.4.2021. HHH Significant forward step in winning aListed event in Francelastmonth (5f, very soft; led late on); runner-up well held in aGroup 3sincebut there were previous winners further behind her; has racedonnothing faster than soft, so showers welcomed; booking of Ryan Moore raises expectations.Official BHA Rating -

2 BATED MOON (IRE) (31)

10 BfBated Breath -Sea of Knowledge(IRE) (Sea The Stars (IRE))

92 (128)

BRONSANRACING Declan McDonogh

JOSEPH PATRICK O’BRIEN,Ireland

Groom -Shannon Acheson (Breeder -LinacreHouse Limited)

DDARK GREEN,WHITE hoop and sleeves.

Draw 26

Foaled 16.2.2021. HH Stayedonbesttoedgeout Launch at Cork (5f, soft to heavy) and evidentlyfailed to give her running when behind that rivalinGroup 3atNaas (6f, good); notmany2yo raceshere are wononthe back of ablip likethat.

Official BHA Rating -

3 BEAUTIFUL DIAMOND (GB) (14) 92

1Grf Twilight Son -Babylon Lane (Lethal Force(IRE))

(128)

SHEIKH RASHID DALMOOK AL MAKTOUM Clifford Lee

K. R. BURKE, Leyburn

Groom -Jack Lander (Breeder -Rosyground Stud)

DYELLOW, DARK BLUE seams,YELLOWcap.

Draw 17

Foaled 16.2.2021. HHHH Pedigree all speed and she wasbought for £360,000 at the breeze-ups in April; second favourite and it wasnever in doubtonceshe loomed up 2f out at Nottingham (5f, good to firm) and stretched clear with ease; stable’s2yoshave been going great guns and there’sconfidencebehind her.Official BHA Rating -

The Queen Mary Stakes (Group 2) -continued

4 BETTIES BAY(GB) (14)

2B fCable Bay(IRE) -FirstExperience (Tamayuz)

CLEAR RACING

GEORGINA NICHOLLS,Kingston Lisle

Groom -Madeline Plumb (Breeder -Woodstock Thoroughbred Breeding Ltd)

WHITE, ROYALBLUEseams,ROYAL BLUE sleeves, WHITE armlets,ROYAL BLUE cap.

92 (128)

Joshua Bryan

Draw

9

Foaled 18.5.2021. HH Didn’tgounbackedwhen staying on for second at Newbury(6f, good to firm; 14-1)having been behind early; has racesinher but this is unlikelytobeone of them, especiallydropped back to 5f. Official BHA Rating -

5 BORN TO ROCK (IRE) (28)

1B fSoldier’s Call -LoveToRock (IRE) (FastnetRock (AUS))

MR LAURENCE HOLDER

JANE CHAPPLE-HYAM, Newmarket

Groom -Eliza Poulton (Breeder -Equos Ltd &TroyCullen)

92 (128)

William Buick

D LIGHT BLUE, MAROON spots,MAROON and LIGHT BLUE halvedsleeves, MAROON cap,LIGHT BLUE spots. Draw 12

Foaled 14.3.2021. HHHH The form of her debut win at Yarmouth (5f, good to firm) has taken severalknocks but she looked in adifferent league and waltzed home clear by justover4l(made all); trainer washighlycomplimentaryafterwards.

6 BUNDCHEN (USA)(54)

2 Ch fGun Runner (USA)-NoMoreParties (USA)(Speightstown (USA))

THREE CHIMNEYSFARM

92 (128)

Joel Rosario WESLEY WARD,USA (Breeder -Colts Neck Stables LLC)

DARK BLUE and RED diamonds,WHITE sleeves, DARK BLUE cap.

Draw 22

Foaled 1.5.2021. HHHH Hadnot turned twowhen making her debut at Keeneland in late April (4.5f, muddy; blinkered); came up justshy after showing the trademark earlyspeed associated with WesleyWard’syoungsters and she wandered about abit in the finish; while it’srare for amaiden to win this,the trainer factor (he’swon this four times) heightens interest for sure.

7 CALLIANASSA(IRE) (11)

Official BHA Rating -

92 (128)

46 BfInvincible Army(IRE) -Doris Bleasedale (IRE) (Intikhab (USA)) MR P. BOYLE OisinOrr BRIAN ELLISON,Malton

Groom -Andy Robertson (Breeder -Eamonn McEvoy)

LIGHT BLUE, DARK BLUE hollowbox, striped sleevesand cap.

Draw 13

Foaled 28.2.2021. H Finished no better than fourth in her tworuns,latterlybehind some of theseatBeverley (hooded); that’snot the profile of aQueen Marywinner.Official BHA Rating -

8 COTAIVISION (IRE) (18)

4ChfCotai Glory -Island Vision (IRE) (Arcano (IRE))

92 (128)

KANGYU INTERNATIONAL RACING (HK) LIMITED Hollie Doyle ED WALKER, Upper Lambourn

Groom -Rosie Beanland (Breeder -Kangyu International Racing)

PINK, ROYALBLUEbraces.

Draw 24

Foaled 29.4.2021. H 14-1,nearestatthe finish when fourth to Thanksbutnothanks at Lingfield (5f, good to firm); very opposable elevated to this level.

Official BHA Rating -

The Queen Mary Stakes (Group 2) -continued

9 CRIMSON ADVOCATE (USA)(39) 92 (128)

31 Ch fNyquist(USA) -Citizen Advocate (USA)(Proud Citizen (USA))

R.A.HILL/SWINBANK/BLACKRIDGE/BLACKTYPE John R. Velazquez

GEORGE WEAVER, USA

(Breeder -Whitehall Lane Farm)

DRED,WHITE discwith ROYALBLUE“BT”, ROYAL BLUE and WHITE checked sleeves, RED cap.

Draw 28

Foaled 30.4.2021. HHHHH Blinkers added at Gulfstream Park (5f, firm) on second start and she rocketed out of the gates to make all; setstrong fractions and yetwas extending her leadlate on, swatting aside aWesleyWard newcomer (odds-on; unraced since) who wasclear of the rest; likelycontender if coping with this different environment and possiblyslowerground. Official BHA Rating -

10 CYNANE (USA)(41) 92 (128)

1 BfOmaha Beach (USA)-Burning Arch (USA)(Arch (USA))

VINLAUR/WESTPACES/RAINBOW’S END Javier Castellano

THOMAS MORLEY,USA

(Breeder -Hinkle Farms)

DBLACK, RED “VL”,ROYAL BLUE sleeves, RED cap.

Draw 16

Foaled 12.3.2021. HHH $250,000 yearling; bred to stay further than this but looked all speed when making mostfor a 3l success at Belmont Park (5f, firm) lastmonth; one of three interesting US-trained fillies in the field and hard to dismiss.

Official BHA Rating -

11 FLORA OF BERMUDA(IRE) (11) 92 (128)

42 BfDark Angel (IRE) -Dubai Power(Cadeaux Genereux)

BERMUDARACING LTD James Doyle

ANDREW BALDING,Kingsclere

Groom -Kay Cunnington (Breeder -MrFrancisco Bernal)

DARK BLUE, PINK striped sleeves, PINK cap.

Draw

8

Foaled 29.4.2021. HHHH £340,000 buy at the breeze-ups; closeupbehind Graceful Thunder at Sandown (5f, good to soft) and would have givenMidnight Affair alot more to think about in the HilaryNeedler at Beverley(good to firm) hadshe not found alot of bother in running; no forlorn hope at fancyodds.Official BHA Rating -

12 GAIDEN (IRE) (33) 92 (128)

23 BfMehmas (IRE) -Silque (Aqlaam)

MARTIN HUGHES &MICHAEL KERR-DINEEN Sean Levey RICHARD HANNON,Marlborough (Breeder -Tally-Ho Stud)

PURPLE and WHITE diamonds,PURPLE sleeves.

Draw

10

Official BHA Rating -

Foaled 11.2.2021. HH Notfar away in 5f raceswon by Relief Rally(soft) and GotToLove AGrey(Listed; good to firm); givesthe impression that an extrafurlong would be welcomed.

13 GEOLOGIST(GB) (22) 92 (128)

2ChfTerritories (IRE) -Parknasilla (IRE) (Dutch Art)

ECLIPSE THOROUGHBRED PARTNERS Irad Ortiz Jr AMY MURPHY,Newmarket (Breeder -Mrs Janis MacPherson)

BLACK, LIGHT BLUE sash, WHITE sleeves, LIGHT BLUE spots,BLACK and LIGHT BLUE striped cap.

Foaled 13.3.2021. HH This is abig ask after coming up short in aRedcar maiden (6f, good to firm) wonbyOnigiri.

Draw 23

Official BHA Rating -

The Queen Mary Stakes (Group 2) -continued

14 GOTTOLOVEAGREY (GB) (33) 92 (128)

11 Gr fDark Angel (IRE) -Regatta (FR) (Layman (USA))

MIDDLEHAM PARK RACING CXXI Sam James K. R. BURKE, Leyburn

Groom -AlexCliffe (Breeder -Regatta Partnership)

DLIGHT BLUE, ORANGE epaulets.

Draw 15

Foaled 21.2.2021. HHH Professional in winning both races, by 6l at Nottingham (soft) before making all in Listed event at York (good to firm); that latestwin wasmore workmanlikethan mindblowing but she should be strong through the line. Official BHA Rating -

15 GRACEFUL THUNDER (GB) (36) 92 (128)

1GrfHavana Grey -Glace (IRE) (Verglas (IRE))

AMO RACING LIMITED RossaRyan

GEORGE BOUGHEY,Newmarket

Groom -Antonia Peck (Breeder -D.R.Tucker)

DVIOLET, WHITE quartered cap.

Draw 6

Official BHA Rating -

Foaled 1.3.2021. HH Narrowlygot the job done at Sandown (5f, good to soft) but, other than FloraOfBermudaimproving plenty to run so well at Beverley, the form hasn’tworked out at all well.

16 HOTFRONT (IRE) (15) 92 (128)

2B fSoldier’s Call -Percolator (Kheleyf (USA))

BRONTE COLLECTION 1 Kieran Shoemark

PAUL &OLIVER COLE, Whatcombe

Groom -Ahmed Hussain Mohammed (Breeder -Ballyhane)

BF GREY,GOLD sleevesand cap.

Draw 1

Foaled 3.3.2021. HH Narrowly failed favourite backers overslightlyfurther at Wetherby(good to firm) and that form is miles short of the required standard for this; stall 1might notaid her cause, either.STEWARDSNOTE:Following its run on 6/6/2023 it wasreported that the horseluggedleft-handed.

17

Official BHA Rating -

JUNIPER BERRIES (GB) (34) 92 (128)

12 BfExpert Eye -TricksySpirit (Lethal Force(IRE))

NORMAN COURTSTUD &JON MITCHELL Charles Bishop EVE JOHNSON HOUGHTON,Blewbury (Breeder -Jonathan Mitchell)

DBFYELLOW, BLACKsash, BLACKcap.

Draw 21

Foaled 18.2.2021. HHH Hammered subsequent winners at Bath (5f, good to soft) but her eagerness to crackonwith things backfired when held by Relief RallyatSalisbury(good); should settle better this afternoon with ahelter-skelter gallop on the cards.Official BHA Rating -

18

LADY PINK ROSE (GB) (19)9 2 (128)

2ChfShowcasing -Lady Estella (IRE) (Equiano (FR))

SHEIKH JUMA DALMOOK AL MAKTOUM TomEaves

K. R. BURKE, Leyburn

Groom -Megan Smith (Breeder -Whitsbury Manor Stud)

BF DARK BLUE, largeYELLOWspots.

Draw 5

Foaled 23.4.2021. HH Odds-on when beaten by afellownewcomer at Catterick (5f, good to firm) and everything points to her trainer having higher expectations for his other tworunners.Official BHA Rating -

The Queen Mary Stakes (Group 2) -continued

19 LAUNCH (USA)(31)

23 BfOmaha Beach (USA)-Spark (USA)(Speightstown (USA))

92 (128)

AMO RACING LIMITED/GISELLE DE AGUIAR Kevin Stott ADRIAN MURRAY, Ireland (Breeder -Peter E. Blum Thoroughbreds,LLC)

PURPLE, WHITE cap,PURPLE stars. Draw

Foaled 30.4.2021. HHH Conceded late on to Bated Moon at Cork (5f, soft to heavy) and wasnomatch for the front twoin aGroup 3atNaas (6f, good); she’suseful but evidentlynosuperstar.Official BHA Rating -

20 MARIAMNE (GB) (18)

612GrfDandy Man (IRE) -Ilsereno (Lethal Force(IRE))

92 (128)

HASMONEAN RACING AND NOORA RACING Daniel Muscutt JAMES FERGUSON, Newmarket

Groom -Dickson Lam (Breeder -MrS.Chappell &Kirtlington Park Stud)

DYELLOW, BLACKdisc, BLACKand YELLOW striped sleeves, WHITE cap.

Draw

Foaled 11.3.2021. HH Blessed with plenty of earlyspeed but this Wolverhampton winner wasunable to repel Thanksbutnothanks at Lingfield (5f, good to firm); unlikelytobeuptothis.Official BHA Rating -

21 MIDNIGHT AFFAIR (IRE) (11)

21 BfDark Angel (IRE) -Pastoral Girl (Pastoral Pursuits)

92 (128)

CLIPPER LOGISTICS Daniel Tudhope RICHARD FAHEY,Malton

Groom -MatthewDawson (Breeder -YeomanstownStud)

DGREY. Draw 19

Foaled 9.3.2021. HHH Second at Newmarket (good) and went one better in Beverley’straditionallystrong HilaryNeedler (good to firm; beat FloraOfBermuda), clocking the quickesttime in that race since 2016; hadaclearer run than the unluckysecond.

Official BHA Rating -

22 ONIGIRI (GB) (22) 92 (128)

1B fExpert Eye -Dancing Warrior (War Command (USA))

AHMAD BINTOUQ& PARTNER Neil Callan MARCO BOTTI, Newmarket

Groom -RanjeetKumar (Breeder -Whitsbury Manor Stud)

ROYALBLUE, WHITE stripe.

Foaled 28.1.2021. HH Prominent throughout when beating Geologistashade cosily at Redcar (6f, good to firm; 4-1); no knocking awinning start but the form is none too convincing heading into an assignment of this magnitude.

Official BHA Rating -

23 OUTOFTHE STARS(GB) (70) 92 (128)

1 BfZoustar (AUS)-Out of The Flames (Showcasing)

QATARRACING LIMITED

ARCHIE WATSON,Upper Lambourn

Groom -Hana Macdonald (Breeder -The Out Of The Flames Partnership)

DCLARET, GOLD braid, CLARETsleeves, CLARETcap, GOLD tassel.

Oisin Murphy

Draw 7

Foaled 21.1.2021. HHH Bred to be quick; all the rage for her Kempton debut (5f, AW;8-11) and, while it waslast-gasp stuff, she did well to win at all after losing lengths at the start; she beat amodestlot and will be cooked in this companyifagain conceding earlyground, but the potential is there to raiseher game with cheekpieces added. Official BHA Rating -

The Queen Mary Stakes (Group 2) -continued

24 PRINCESS CHIZARA (IRE) (12) 92

1ChfCotai Glory -Mawde (IRE) (Sir Prancealot(IRE))

(128)

MR I. MADUEKE Darragh Keenan

CONRAD ALLEN,Newmarket

Groom -Myles Harris (Breeder -Mrs M. Fox)

DEMERALD GREEN,EMERALD GREEN and WHITE diabolo on sleeves, WHITE cap,BLACK diamonds

Draw 3

Foaled 19.4.2021. HH The outsider of four at Brighton (extended 5f, good to firm) yetshe led them amerrydancefrom the start, winning by justover4l; it looked good but the runner-up wasextending his losing sequencetofour.

25 RELIEF RALLY(IRE) (34)

11 BfKodiac -Kathoe(IRE) (Fayruz)

Official BHA Rating -

92 (128)

MR SIMON MUNIR &MRISAAC SOUEDE TomMarquand

WILLIAM HAGGAS,Newmarket

Groom -Rachel McMahon (Breeder -C.M.Farrell)

DEMERALD GREEN,DARK GREEN sleeves, DARK GREEN and EMERALD GREEN quartered cap

Draw

18

Foaled 19.4.2021. HHH WonreadilyatWindsor(5f, soft) before following up at Salisbury(good) when conceding 2lb to hot favourite Juniper Berries who refused to settle; no certainty to confirm thoseplacingswith the runner-up.

26 TALLULABELLE (IRE) (11)

33 BfInns of Court (IRE) -Lady Lucia (IRE) (RoyalApplause)

AKELATHOROUGHBREDSLIMITED

Official BHA Rating -

92 (128)

JasonWatson DAVID O’MEARA, Upper Helmsley

Groom -AlexDrabble (Breeder -L.Fox)

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

Draw 25

Foaled 28.2.2021. HH Third to Midnight Affair and FloraOfBermuda at Beverleyand, unlikethosetwo,she enjoyed atrouble-free passage; vulnerable.

Official BHA Rating -

27 THANKSBUTNOTHANKS (IRE) (18) 92 (128)

21 BfTen Sovereigns (IRE) -Peshkova(IRE) (Shamardal (USA))

AMO RACING LIMITED David Egan DOMINIC FFRENCH DAVIS,Lambourn (Breeder -Ballygallon Stud Limited)

DVIOLET, WHITE cap.

Draw 20

Foaled 9.2.2021. HH Tail-flashing fillywho wasnarrowlydenied on debut here (soft) before making amends at Lingfield (5f, good to firm; beat Mariamne); has alot to find on the figures.Official BHA Rating -

28 TIGER BELLE (IRE) (22) 92 (128)

12 BfCotai Glory -Dark Acclamation (IRE) (Acclamation)

SHAMROCK THOROUGHBREDS R. P. Whelan

ADRIAN MCGUINNESS,Ireland (Breeder -Paul Giles)

D WHITE and ORANGE (halved), EMERALD GREEN sleeves, WHITE stars,WHITE cap,EMERALD GREEN stars.

Draw 2

Foaled 9.4.2021. HH Both runs 5f on good; wonatCorkondebut; nicelyclear of the restwhen second under apenalty at Tipperary; this demands so much more. Official BHA Rating -

The Queen Mary Stakes (Group 2) -continued

Result: 1st2nd

Distances: 1-22-3

3rd 4th

Time: Min .Secs.

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS28

Blinkers worn by No.6,9.Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn firsttime by No.23. Hood worn by No.7.

StandardTime: 1min 1.50 secs

RecordTime: RecordTime: 58.80 secs by No NayNever age2 wt 9-1goodtofirm, 20/06/13

2022: DRAMATISED (IRE) 292 Daniel Tudhope 5-2 (K RBurke) 21 ran

Race Summary: With onlyone winner exiting from asingle-figurebox in the lastdecade, being drawn middle to high has provided anotable edge. The US challengers,therefore, appear to be sitting pretty from their stalls and, while late foal Bundchen commands the utmostrespectand is second choice, CRIMSON ADVOCATE looked the real deal in the wayshe went about her business at Gulfstream. Born To Rock and Beautiful Diamond elevated themselvestoprominence in the betting with stunning debuts and should feature. If those drawn lowcan hold their own, Flora Of Bermuda could easilyoutrun her odds.

Race Predictor:

BEAUTIFUL DIAMOND

BORN TO ROCK

GAIDEN

Forecast:

4/1Beautiful Diamond (GB), 5/1Born To Rock (IRE), 13/2 Relief Rally(IRE), 9/1Midnight Affair (IRE), 10/1 GotToLoveAGrey(GB), 12/1 Bundchen (USA), Crimson Advocate (USA), 14/1 Balsam (FR), 16/1 Cynane (USA), 18/1 Out Of The Stars (GB), 25/1 Gaiden (IRE), Juniper Berries (GB), 28/1 Flora Of Bermuda (IRE), 33/1 Betties Bay(GB), Graceful Thunder (GB), Lady Pink Rose (GB), Launch (USA), Princess Chizara (IRE), Tiger Belle (IRE), 40/1 Bated Moon (IRE), 50/1 Onigiri (GB), Thanksbutnothanks (IRE), 66/1 Geologist(GB), HotFront (IRE), Mariamne (GB), Tallulabelle (IRE), 100/1 Callianassa(IRE), Cotai Vision (IRE)

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RecordTimes

No NayNever - 58.80 seconds -2013Norfolk Stakes

Miss Andretti -57.44 seconds -2007 King’s Stand Stakes

Rajasinghe -1min 12.39 seconds -2017Coventry Stakes

Blue Point -1 min 11.05 seconds -2017Pavilion Stakes

Pinatubo -1min 25.73seconds -2019Chesham Stakes

Galician -1min 24.28 seconds -2013International

Joshua Tree -1min 39.55 seconds -2009 RoyalLodgeStakes

Alpha Centauri -1 min 35.89 seconds -2018Coronation Stakes

Ribchester -1 min 36.60seconds -2017Queen Anne Stakes

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

Novellist -2 mins 24.60seconds -2013King GeorgeVIAnd Queen Elizabeth Stakes

KewGardens -3 mins 0.89 seconds -2018Queen’sVase

Mizzou -3mins 24.12 seconds -2015SagaroStakes

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

Pallasator -4mins 45.24secs -2018Queen Alexandra Stakes

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The Kensington Palace Stakes

Old Mile (7f abt213yds) (1,592metres)

ForFourYrs Old And UpwardsFillies And Mares

(Class 2) Total prize fund £100000

(FOR CONDITIONS OF THIS RACE SEE PAGE 86)

Stalls -Inside

Owners Prize Money. Winner £40630; Second £20320; Third £10160; Fourth £5080; Fifth £2540; Sixth £1270.(Penalty Value £51540) Weights raised 4lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

3Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.SS

1 ROMAN MIST(IRE) (18)

0002-16 Gr mHolyRoman Emperor (IRE) -Drifting Mist(Muhtathir)

DAVID HOWDEN &PARTNERS

59 12 (138)

ARCHIE WATSON,Upper Lambourn

Groom -Hayley Webb (Breeder -Kildaragh Stud)

DEMERALD GREEN,LIGHT GREEN epaulets,WHITE cap.

Hollie Doyle

Draw 15

HH Looked better than ever in Listed event at Goodwood (1m, heavy) on stable/seasonal debut, gamelymaking all; added to her slightlypatchyrecord in the last12months when adisappointing lastofsix in Epsom Group 3since; others are preferred.

2 INDIAN WISH (FR) (49)4

0130-41 Gr fThe Grey Gatsby (IRE) -Indian Cat (IRE) (One Cool Cat (USA))

Official BHA Rating 101

912 (138)

MS ANNETTEKELLY Declan McDonogh

JOSEPH PATRICK O’BRIEN,Ireland

Groom -Ashley Hussey (Breeder -Appapays Racing Club)

DROYAL BLUE, GREY discand spots on cap.

Draw 21

HHH Listed winner over1monAWinFranceand successful in same gradeatGowran(9.5f, yielding)seven weeks ago on onlyher second outing for current yard; did that quite tidilyand could have more to give for her newstable.

Official BHA Rating 101

3 CRYSTALCAPRICE (IRE) (28) 49 12 (138)

1130-54 BfFrankel -Crystal Zvezda (Dubawi (IRE))

EXORSOFTHE LATE SIR E. D. ROTHSCHILD Ryan Moore

SIR MICHAEL STOUTE, Newmarket

Groom -Veronika Krejcikova(Breeder -Southcourt Stud)

CD DARK BLUE, YELLOWcap.

Draw 20

HHHH Very progressive at three, including asuccess overthe straight 1m here; bombed out on soft-ground reappearance but back on trackwhen fourth in 1m2f AyrListed race (good) four weeks ago, her stamina appearing to ebb away late on after hitting the front going well 2f out; drop back to 1m looks agood move;interesting contender,although her draw could make life awkward. Official BHA Rating 101

Form Owner Trainer Agestlb(lbs)

The Kensington Palace Stakes -continued

4 MUKADDAMAH (GB) (50) 49 10 (136)

23455-0 BfNew Approach (IRE) -Craighall (Dubawi (IRE))

SHADWELL ESTATE COMPANY LTD JimCrowley ROGER VARIAN,Newmarket

Groom -Erin Shannon (Breeder -Whatton Manor Stud)

ROYALBLUE, WHITE epaulets,striped cap.

Draw 3

HH Some creditable efforts in Group and Listed raceslastseason and soft ground provides an excusefor her disappointing reappearancelastmonth; connections have abit of arethink about her trip having campaigned her over1m2f/1m4f sinceshe finished second in aC&D conditions event lastApril; alsosports first-time cheekpieces.Official BHA Rating 99

5 VILLANOVA QUEEN (IRE) (31) 49 10 (136)

1/30-160 Ch fMastercraftsman (IRE) -Quads (IRE) (Shamardal (USA))

MR WILLIAM CRAGER Colin Keane

MRS J. HARRINGTON,Ireland (Breeder -Old Carhue Stud &Graeng Bloodstock Ltd)

DGREY and WHITE stripes,WHITE sleeves, RED cap.

Draw 8

HH Made asuccessful return from an absenceina7.5f conditions event at Tipperary(good to yielding)inApril but belowthat levelinher twosubsequent outings; wasn’tseen to besteffect in aNaas Listed race lasttimebut neither wasthe reopposing Yerwanthere who wasnarrowlyinfront of her on that occasion and is 6lb better off with her here. Official BHA Rating 99

6 YERWANTHERE (IRE) (31) 49 4 (130)

11-0B fMarkaz (IRE) -FastJazz (IRE) (Frozen Power(IRE))

ECLIPSE THOROUGHBRED PARTNERSLLC James McDonald JOSEPH PATRICK O’BRIEN,Ireland

Groom -Lea Sutton (Breeder -Kilnamoragh Stud)

DBLACK, LIGHT BLUE sash, WHITE sleeves, LIGHT BLUE dots,BLACK cap,LIGHT BLUE stripe.

Draw 10

HHHHH Wonbothstarts at two(trained on debut by PatFoley)and shaped alot better than the result when 4l seventh of 11 in aNaas Listed event (7f, good) on reappearance, repeatedlydenied arun towards the inner in the home straight; remains open to improvement and amark in the low-90s could underestimate her.Official BHA Rating 93

7 DIVINE LIGHT (IRE) (346) 59 3 (129)

660/210- BmKingman -Blue Angel (IRE) (Oratorio (IRE))

MR M. P. COLEMAN Daniel Muscutt

KEVIN PHILIPPARTDEFOY,Newmarket (Breeder -Ruskerne Ltd)

PURPLE, WHITE seams,checked sleevesand cap.

Draw

13

HH Turf/AWwinner; creditable seventh of nine in 1m Deauville Listed race (good to soft) lastJuly (final start for Jerome Reynier); this looks atough starting point for newstable after justunder ayearoffthe track. Official BHA Rating 92

8

8

AL AGAILA(IRE) (17)4 93 (129)

2311-10 BfLope de Vega (IRE)-L’Amour de Ma Vie(USA) (Dansili)

KHK RACING

SIMON &EDCRISFORD,Newmarket (Breeder -Ballylinch Stud)

Draw

s.

DBFYELLOWand BLACKstripes,halvedsleeves.

23

HH Rapidlydeveloped into auseful performer on AW over the winter; run of progressive form came to an abrupthalt back on turf at Nottingham (extended 1m) 17 days agoafter abreak, connections reporting that she didn’thandle ground which was officiallygood to firm; drawnwidest.STEWARDSNOTE: Following its run on 4/6/2023 it wasreported that the horsewould benefit from slowerground. Official BHA Rating 92

AW over

The Kensington Palace Stakes -continued

9 TARRABB (IRE) (48)

01135-2

BfExceed And Excel (AUS)-Bahjtee (Pivotal)

49 2 (128)

SHEIKH AHMED AL MAKTOUM William Buick

OWEN BURROWS, Lambourn

Groom -Chloe Garness (Breeder -Godolphin)

CD BF YELLOW, BLACKepaulets.

Draw 4

HHHH Firstseason of racing lastyear, winning three times and alsoacreditable third to Crystal Capriceinhandicaphere (straight 1m); solidstarttoher4yocampaignwhensecondatChelmsford(7f)sevenweeksagoandshelookstohavebeensavedforthissince;tonguetied firsttime; handilydrawn and there are reasons to be positive about her prospects for an in-form yard. Official BHA Rating 91

10 LOVE INTEREST(GB) (39)4 92 (128)

30040-0 BfTimeTest-Wild Mimosa(IRE) (Dynaformer (USA))

CLIPPER LOGISTICS Daniel Tudhope

DAVID O’MEARA, Upper Helmsley

Groom -JemimaSealey (Breeder -Overbury Stallions Ltd)

GREY.

Draw 17

HH Newcastle 2yonovicewinner (7f, AW)who twicemadethe frame in turf Listed raceslastyear(1m/7f); well beaten in 7f Lingfield (AW) Group 3onreappearance39daysago;yard’shandicap runners at big meetingsare always worth asecond look but she isn’tanobvious one.

11 BELHAVEN (IRE) (39)4

051-012

Ch fBelardo (IRE) -Park Haven(IRE) (Marju (IRE))

MR A. M. MITCHELL

Official BHA Rating 91

91 (127)

Pierre-Louis Jamin (3)

HARRYEUSTACE, Newmarket

Groom -Naseem Khan (Breeder -GerardPhelan)

DBEIGE, ROYALBLUEcross belts and sleeves.

Draw 12

HHH Firmlybackonthe up with aclearcut win at Nottingham (extended 1m, soft) in May; justasgood when narrowlydenied by Farhh To Shyoverthe straight 1m here (soft again) 11 days later; should give her running but afurther 3lb nudgeupthe weights demands abit more; all wins on good or softer,soany rain is in her favour.Official BHA Rating 90

12 TAMARAMA (GB) (14) 49 1 (127)

431-041 BfMuhaarar -Kalsa(IRE) (Whipper (USA))

ANDREWROSEN &MRS PAUL SHANAHAN Frankie Dettori

RALPH BECKETT,Kimpton Down

Groom -Keenan Herbert (Breeder -MrJames A. Oldham)

DNEONPINK, GREEN diabolo,striped sleeves, PINK cap,GREEN visor.

Draw 19

HHH Three wins at up to 1m2f for Charles Hills and back on the up at the third time of asking for newconnections when making all at Kempton (1m) afortnight ago; sold for £200,000 on Monday; likelytobepopular under Dettori but maynot find it as straightforward to control this race from the front from her wide stall.

13

Official BHA Rating 90

DON’T TELL CLAIRE (GB) (39) 68 13 (125)

2010-63GrmGutaifan (IRE) -Avenbury (Mount Nelson)

MR ANDREWSTONEHILL Jack Mitchell

DANIEL &CLAIRE KUBLER, Lambourn (Breeder -Tareq Al Mazeedi)

CD DARK BLUE, PINK star,DARK BLUE sleeves, PINK stars, DARK BLUE cap,PINK star.

Draw 18

HH Courseregular but her bestefforts have come overthe straight 1m, including splitting Crystal Capriceand Tarrabb lastautumn; creditable third to Farhh To Shyand Belhavenhere lasttime; eighth in this lastyear; suspicion she’ll find afew too strong again. Official BHA Rating 88

The Kensington Palace Stakes -continued

14 FARHH TO SHY (GB) (39)5

3-40631 BmFarhh-Coconut Shy(Bahamian Bounty)

813 (125)

MR F. BUTLER TomQueally

GEORGE MARGARSON,Newmarket

Groom -Carmen vander West Huizen (Breeder -MrF.Butler)

CD ROYALBLUE, YELLOWhollowbox,YELLOWsleeves, ROYALBLUEarmlets,YELLOWcap.

Draw

22

HHH Likeable mare who accounted for Belhavenand afew more of theserivals when gaining career win number fiveover the straight 1m here (soft) lastmonth, impressing with the wayshe movedtothe front before clinging on overatrip which is amaximum for her; alsoacts on good to firm; Spencer could getonwell with this strong traveller but she might have to be playedfor luck from awide stall.

15

ZENGA(GB) (263)

43120- BfLope de Vega (IRE)-Blending (Medicean)

Official BHA Rating 88

48 11 (123)

TOUDO LLC David Egan

ROGER VARIAN,Newmarket

Groom -Garry Huntley (Breeder -James Wigan)

RED,WHITE sleeves, DARK BLUE armlets,BEIGE cap.

Draw

14

HHH Easywinner of a9.4fnoviceatWolverhampton (AW) lastJuly;better form when second on her handicap debut at Lingfield (1m2f, AW)the following month but well held back on the grass at Newmarket in the autumn; remains fairlyunexposed after only fivestarts but does need to prove she’saseffective on turf as AW;has hadwind surgery.

16

LADY EROS (USA)(20)

2142-51 BfWar Front (USA)-Agreeable Miss (USA)(Speightstown (USA))

Official BHA Rating 86

48 11 (123)

MR D. P. HOWDEN Oisin Murphy

JOHN &THADYGOSDEN,Newmarket

Groom -Gary Austin (Breeder -Frank Hutchinson)

DEMERALD GREEN,LIGHT GREEN epaulets.

Draw 1

HHHH Gotstuck in the mud on her 1m2f reappearancehere but firmly back on the up with a2lYarmouth handicap success (1m, good to firm) 20 days ago, notlooking all out; can do better again for leading stable; considered. Official BHA Rating 86

17

ADELAISE (IRE) (26)

10520-3 BfLawman (FR) -Adelasia (IRE) (Iffraaj)

48 11 (123)

FLEXFORD TWO& KIERAN LEAVY PARTNERSHIP M. P. Sheehy JOSEPH PATRICK O’BRIEN,Ireland

Groom -Karolina Swic (Breeder -John O’Connor)

ROYALBLUE, YELLOWchevrons,diabolo on sleeves, hooped cap.

Draw 11

HHHH Bought for 75,000gns out of the Meadeyard lastsummer; well held on stable debut in September but fared alot better when third of 20 on her reappearanceatthe Curragh (1m, good), finishing well having hadtoswitch for arun; one of three interesting contenders for the Joseph O’Brien yard. Official BHA Rating 86

18

DISCRETION (GB) (13)

4110-61B

fDubawi (IRE) -Momentary (Nayef (USA))

BECKHAMPTONSTABLES LTD

48 10 (122)

HARRY&ROGER CHARLTON,Beckhampton (Breeder -The Queen)

DCERISE, WHITE stars,CERISE sleeves, CERISE cap, WHITE star.

Trevor Whelan

Draw 6

HHH Notseen at three after finishing well held in the Sandringham at this meeting but back on the up at the second time of asking this term when making all in asix-runner race at Yarmouth (1m, good to firm) 13 days ago; 4lb higher in amuch tougher race now. Official BHA Rating 85

The Kensington Palace Stakes -continued

Owner

19 GOLDEN SPICE (USA)(15) 48 9 (121)

0020-00B fGolden Horn -Punita (USA)(Distorted Humor (USA))

MR ABDULLAALMANSOORI David Probert

GEORGE MARGARSON,Newmarket

Groom -Rosie Margarson (Breeder -Rabbah Bloodstock LLC)

YELLOW, DARK BLUE sleeves, YELLOWstars, YELLOWcap,DARK BLUE star.

Draw 2

H Usuallygoes forward; hada productive firsthalfof2022, winning four times over7fonturf/AW, but well belowpar in both outingsthis year 12 weeks apart (had wind surgeryinbetween); others much more obvious.Official BHA Rating 84

20 SLYMADAM (GB) (23) 58 8 (120)

016250 BmSixties Icon -Tanojin (IRE) (Thousand Words)

MR MICHAEL MORIARTY RoseDawes (5)

SHEENA WEST, Lewes (Breeder -Norman Court Stud)

DBLACK, WHITE disc, WHITE sleeves, BLACKspots, WHITE cap.

Draw 9

H Recorded her sixth turf win when scoring at Windsor (1m, soft) in April; rancreditablybehind some of theserivals at Nottingham and here (straight 1m) lastmonth but well belowpar at Leicester latest. Official BHA Rating 83

Result: 1st2nd 3rd 4th

Distances: 1-22-3 Time: Min .Secs.

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS20

Tongue Strap worn firsttime by No.9.Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn firsttime by No.4

Hood worn by No.17. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No.13, 20 Running for the firsttime since Wind Surgery No.15.

StandardTime :1 min 41.60 secs

RecordTime: 1min 35.89 secs by Alpha Centauri age3wt9-0 good to firm, 22/06/18

2022: RISING STAR 491NeilCallan 40-1(Marco Botti) 20 ran

Race Summary:

Joseph O’Brien had one disappoint when awarmfavourite for this race lastyear but has returned triple-handed and can farealot better this time, chieflywith YERWANTHERE who wassignificantlybetterthan the result when losing her unbeaten recordinaListed race on her reappearance, finishing with running left in her after meeting all sorts of trouble. Lady Eros (second choice), Adelaise (a stablemate of the selection), Tarrabb and Crystal Caprice arefeared mostinthat order

Race Predictor: YERWANTHERE SLYMADAM ADELAISE

Forecast:

6/1Tamarama (GB), 7/1Yerwanthere(IRE), 15/2 Crystal Caprice (IRE), 8/1Lady Eros (USA), 11/1 Tarrabb (IRE), 12/1 Adelaise (IRE), Indian Wish (FR), 16/1 Discretion (GB), Villanova Queen (IRE), 18/1 Belhaven(IRE), 20/1 Farhh To Shy(GB), Roman Mist(IRE), Zenga (GB), 25/1, Don’tTell Claire(GB), Mukaddamah (GB), 28/1 Divine Light (IRE), Love Interest(GB), 50/1 SlyMadam (GB), 66/1 Golden Spice (USA)

THE HIGHEST QUALITY RACING

Six of the top ten racehorses in the Longines World’sBestRacehorse Rankingscompeted at AscotRacecourse in 2022, including runners from Britain, Australia, Ireland and Germany.

AscotRacecourse is again proud to welcome the three principal single service Armed Forces charities to RoyalAscot, namelythe RoyalNavyand RoyalMarines Charity,ABF The Soldiers’ Charity and the RAF Benevolent Fund.

Each charity works tirelesslytosupport military personnel, pastand present, and their families in times of need with awide rangeofpractical, emotional and financial support. They would not, howeverbeable to provide this vital levelofcarewithout the public’ssupport.

Our long-term support of the charities includes adonation from the sale of certain beverages across our enclosures during RoyalAscot, which in 2022 amounted to over £17,000,and a percentageofsalesdonated from attending concessionaires.Inaddition, we provide 2-for-1 ticket offers for all serving military and adedicated Armed Forces Bar for those in attendance.

The charities areour official bucket collectors todayand youwill see manyoftheir volunteers across the site. Please donate if youare able.

We thank youfor your support.

Royal Navy and Royal Marines Charity (RNRMC) Craig McDermott

In November 2021, the RNRMC,and its supporting partner Greenwich Hospital, provided a grant of £50,000 to Erskine. This grant supports Erskine’ssector-leading careatThe Erskine Home, Bishopton for RNRMC beneficiaries.Erskine cares for manyNavyand Marines veterans including Craig McDermott,aRoyal Navy gunner who served in the Falklands onboardHMS Antrim when just17yearsofage.Following an illness,Craig is nowat Erskine benefitting from the expert support of their dedicated staff.

“The work that Erskine does for so manyveterans cannotbe underestimated. Without Erskine, Idon’t knowwhereI’d be now. It has done so much forme. It has provided me with alifeline.”

Craig McDermott

Formoreinformation visit rnrmc.org.uk

Frankie Dettori at Royal Ascot

With 77 RoyalAscot victoriestohis name, andhoping to add moreinhis final year,Frankie Dettori is the second mostsuccessful jockey ever at the RoyalMeeting.Afavourite with the crowd, who adorehis charm, enthusiasm and trademark flying dismount, he will be much missed in the future. But for now, let’sremember some of his keyRoyal Ascotmoments:

1987 –Frankie hashis firstRoyal Ascotride on Merle in the RoyalHunt Cup,finishing sixth

1990 –His firstwinner -Markofdistinction in the Queen Anne Stakes

1992 –FirstGold Cup victory on Drum Taps

1994 –Guides Lochsong to an effortless victory in the King’s Stand Stakes

1995 –Frankie’sonlyRoyal Ascotwinner for Queen Elizabeth II -Phantom Gold in the Ribblesdale Stakes

1995- So Factual wins the Cork &Orrery Stakes, Frankie’sfirstwinneratthe RoyalMeeting for Godolphin

1997 - Leading rider at RoyalAscotfor the firsttime. He also claims the title in 1998 and 1999

2000 – Frankie misses riding at RoyalAscotfollowing aplane crash but is in attendance on crutches to see Dubai Millennium win the Prince of Wales’sStakes

2001– Back in theRoyal AscotWinners’ EnclosureonFantasticLight in the Prince of Wales’sStakes

2003 - Leading rider at the RoyalMeeting again and also in 2004

2011 - Rewilding wins an epic renewalofthe Prince of Wales’sStakes beating So YouThink

2015

50th RoyalAscotwinner with Osaila in the Sandringham Stakes

2015 - Undrafted wins the Diamond Jubilee Stakes –afirstwinner for Wesley Ward

2016 – Lady Aurelia storms to victory in the Queen Mary Stakes

2019 – Leading rider for the firsttime since 2004 with sevenwinners over the week

2020 - Alpine Star wins the Coronation Stakes meaning Frankie has wonall eight Group 1races at RoyalAscot, aunique feat

2022 – Inspiral wins the Coronation Stakes,his mostrecent winner taking him to 77 in total

Other noticeable achievements:

- Second winning mostjockey of all time at RoyalAscotwith 77 winners –onlybehind Lester Piggott on 116

- Leading rider seventimes at RoyalAscot

- Eight Gold Cup victories

- Most successful jockey in the Ribblesdale Stakes with eight victories

- Most successful jockey in the Queen Anne Stakes with sevenvictories

- Ridden aRoyal Ascotwinner in 27 separate years

Ascot Racecourse is giving aprize of £300 to the lad or girl responsible forthe bestturned out horse, and aprize of £300 to the lad or girl responsible forthe winning horse.

The DukeOfCambridgeStakes (Group

2)

One Mile (1,600 metres) ROYALHUNT CUP COURSE (8f)

ForFourYrs Old And UpwardsFillies And Mares

(Class 1) Total prize fund £235875

(FOR CONDITIONS OF THIS RACE SEE PAGE 86)

Stalls -Centre

Owners Prize Money. Winner £105106; Second £43142; Third £21583; Fourth £10779; Fifth £5402; Sixth £2689.(Penalty Value £133764.71) ASS

Owner Trainer Agestlb(lbs)

1 GRANDE DAME (GB) (263) 49 2 (128)

120123- BfLope de Vega (IRE) -Minwah(IRE) (Oasis Dream)

MRSTABOR, MRSMVMAGNIER, MRSSHANAHAN Jamie Spencer JOHN &THADYGOSDEN,Newmarket

Groom -Muhammad Inyat(Breeder -Whatton Manor Stud)

CD BLACK, WHITE disc, striped sleeves, RED cap. Draw 6

HHH Wontwo of her firstfour starts,including aListed race at Sandown (1m, good to firm) lastJuly; came up shortinher final tworuns lastseason but the latestwas acreditable third in the Group 1Sun ChariotatNewmarket (1m, good to soft); has something to find on the figures on her return from 263 days off but she wasprogressive lasttermand is still lightlyraced.STEWARDSNOTE: Following its run on 1/10/2022 it wasreported that the horsewas hampered twofurlongsout. Official BHA Rating 108

2 HONEY GIRL (GB) (24) 49 2 (128)

265-115 BfMayson -Fleeting Image(Sir Percy)

MR TIM PORTER

Dylan Browne McMonagle

JOSEPH PATRICK O’BRIEN,Ireland

Groom -Asif Raza (Breeder -P.T.Tellwright)

BF ROYALBLUE, LIGHT GREEN stars,RED and ORANGE hooped sleeves, BLACKand WHITE striped cap.

Draw 4

HH 0-8 for HenrydeBromhead but rancreditablywhen highlytried on severaloccasions; started off for Joseph O’Brien with maiden and Group 3wins at the Curragh (7f, soft/heavy) this spring but she didn’tfire when favourite in aGroup 2there (1m, good) lasttime; bit to prove again after that and she seems mostpotent at 7f on testing ground; stablemate of Jumbly. OfficialBHA Rating 107

3 INTERNATIONALANGEL (IRE) (109) 69 2 (128)

243-063

Gr mDark Angel (IRE) -Wrong Answer(Verglas (IRE))

MR LAURENCE HOLDER

JANE CHAPPLE-HYAM, Newmarket

Groom -Danielle Giles (Breeder -J.Hanly, A. Stroud &Castlemartin Sky)

LIGHT BLUE, MAROON spots,MAROON and LIGHT BLUE halvedsleeves, MAROON cap,LIGHT BLUE spots.

Hollie Doyle

Draw 1

HH Very useful at her bestbut all of her sevenwins have come in 7f handicaps; hadsomeclosecalls in Listed/Group 3events lastsummer,including at this trip,but she waswell held in twoGroup 2races at Meydan early this year; this looks another tough assignment after 109 days off and others are preferred. Official BHA Rating 100

Form

The DukeOfCambridgeStakes (Group 2) -continued

4 JUMBLY(GB) (24)

1/2061-2 BfGleneagles (IRE) -Thistle Bird(Selkirk (USA))

MRSDOREEN TABOR

49 2 (128)

JOSEPH PATRICK O’BRIEN,Ireland

Groom -Najib Ishrat (Breeder -EmilyRothschild)

CD BLACK, WHITE disc, striped sleevesand cap.

Ryan Moore

Draw

2

HHHH Wonthree of her four starts at two, sole defeat when fourth in Rockfel Stakes; competed at ahigh levelfor the Charltons lastseason and she ended that four-racecampaign with aGroup 3win on the round coursehere (good to firm) in July;changed hands for 1,250,000gns towardstheendoflastyear;couldn’tposeamajorthreatwhenrunner-upattheCurragh(Group2)onhercomebacklastmonthbutsheraised her form to anew levelwith that creditable effort and is open to more progress for Joseph O’Brien; respected. Official BHA Rating 105

5 LIGHTSHIP (IRE) (46)

4-41125B fFascinating Rock (IRE) -Kayak (Singspiel (IRE))

49 2 (128)

MR J. P. M. O’CONNOR Daniel Muscutt

KEVIN PHILIPPARTDEFOY,Newmarket (Breeder -John O’Connor)

DBLACK and WHITE check, EMERALD GREEN cap.

Draw

9

HH Massive improveronPolytrackthis year,with twohandicap wins at Kempton (1m) in Februaryand runner-up in a Listed race there in April; however, no match for the winner on that lastAWrun and failed to transfer her progress back to turf in aListed race at Goodwood (1m, heavy) lastmonth; others preferred.

Official BHA Rating 100

6 POTAPOVA (GB) (18) 59 2 (128)

0014-P5 BmInvincible Spirit (IRE) -Safina (Pivotal)

CHEVELEY PARK STUD Richard Kingscote SIR MICHAEL STOUTE, Newmarket

Groom -Ulrika Thomson (Breeder -Cheveley Park Stud Limited)

DRED,WHITE sash, ROYALBLUEcap.

Draw 3

HHH ComfortablybeatGrande Dame for Group 3win at Sandown (1m, good) lastAugustbut she’snot hit the same levelinthree runs since; hadanirregular heartbeat when pulled up on return lastmonth but behind twooftoday’srivals when fifth of six in aGroup 3atEpsom last time; wasn’tbeaten far in the latter but she’snot easytopredict and needs to rediscoverher spark.

Official BHA Rating 107

7 PROSPEROUSVOYAGE(IRE) (18) 49 2 (128)

0164-51 BfZoffany(IRE) -Seatone (USA)(Mizzen Mast(USA))

ANDREWROSEN AND MARCCHAN Frankie Dettori

RALPH BECKETT,Kimpton Down

Groom -BethPotts(Breeder -Lynch Bages &Camas Park Stud)

DNEONPINK, GREEN diabolo,striped sleeves, PINK cap, GREEN visor.

Draw 5

HHHHH Herhighlights during her 3yocampaign lastseasonwereaclosesecond in the 1,000 Guineas and awin in the Falmouth Stakes (1m, good to firm); made alow-key return at Newmarket lastmonth but gotbackinthe groove with astrong-finishing win in aGroup 3atEpsom (Random Harvest second) 18 days ago; did well to justify favouritism after aslow start in that tactical event and she’sakey playeragain on this step back up in grade.

Official BHA Rating 112

8 QUEEN AMINATU (GB) (39)4 92 (128)

211-103 Br fMuhaarar -Zeb Un Nisa(Iffraaj)

MR A. E. OPPENHEIMER TomMarquand

WILLIAM HAGGAS,Newmarket

Groom -LilyJamieson (Breeder -Hascombe &Valiant Stud Ltd)

DBLACK and WHITE (halved), sleevesreversed, RED cap.

Draw 10

HH Hold-up performer who has arecord of 5-8 on AW and wasacreditable third in aGroup 3atLingfield (7f, Polytrack) last time; has each-wayclaims on her bestAWform at up to 1m but she’s0-6 on turf and wasdisappointing in aGroup 3atthe Curragh (behind HoneyGirl) on her penultimate run.

Official BHA Rating 107

The DukeOfCambridgeStakes (Group 2) -continued

9 RANDOM HARVEST(IRE) (18) 59 2 (128)

2041-02 BmWar Front (USA)-Seta(Pivotal)

LADY BAMFORD Saffie Osborne ED WALKER, Upper Lambourn (Breeder -Lady Bamford) CD MAROON. Draw 8

HHHH Has apatchyrecord but she’saC&D winner who ended lastseasonwith aGroup 3win in Italy(1m, soft); started this campaign with aheavy defeat but she bounced back with aclosesecond behind Prosperous Voyage at Epsom (8.5f,goodtofirm)lasttime;thatwasaboldbidunderapenaltyandshemeetsheroldrivalon3lbbettertermsbackatthistrack; in the mix. Official BHA Rating 105

10 ROGUE MILLENNIUM (IRE) (34) 49 2 (128) 200-232 BfDubawi (IRE) -Hawaafez(Nayef(USA))

THE ROGUES GALLERY Daniel Tudhope TOM CLOVER, Newmarket (Breeder -Shadwell Estate CompanyLimited)

RED,WHITE inverted triangle, halvedsleeves.

Draw 7

HHH Wonthe Listed Lingfield Oaks Trial (11.6f, good to firm) lastMay and placedinall of her three starts this season, including aclosesecond in Group 2atYork (1m2f, good) lastmonth; hit apersonal bestwith that brave effort but all of her runs have been at middle distances and her tactical speed will be tested on this drop to 1m.

Result: 1st2nd 3rd 4th

Official BHA Rating 109

Distances: 1-22-3 Time: Min .Secs.

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS10

StandardTime: 1min 41.40 secs

RecordTime: 1min 36.60secs by Ribchester age4wt9-0 good to firm, 20/06/17

Race Summary:

Several of these arequite closelymatched on the figures but the vote goes to Ralph Beckett’s PROSPEROUSVOYAGE,who wasaGroup 1winner over astraight 1m lastsummer and looked back on song with astrong-finishing success in atactical race at Epsom 18 days ago. Jumbly found moreimprovement when runner-up in aGroup 2atthe Curragh on her stable debut last month and she’sfeared mostahead of Random Harvest, who made abold bid when runner-up behind the selection lasttime. Another to consider is the Gosdens’ Grande Dame, who wasonan upward curveinher six runs lastseason and could have moretooffer.

2022: SAFFRON BEACH (IRE) 497William Buick 5-2 (Jane Chapple-Hyam) 7ran

Race Predictor:

PROPEROUSVOYAGE

JUMBLY

HONEY GIRL

Forecast:

15-8 Jumbly(GB), 5-2 Prosperous Voyage (IRE), 7-1Grande Dame (GB), 9-1Rogue Millennium (IRE), 10-1Random Harvest(IRE), 12-1Honey Girl (GB), Potapova (GB), 14-1 Queen Aminatu (GB), 25-1Internationalangel (IRE), 40-1Lightship (IRE)

Reserves At RoyalAscot

The fields for all races on the Flat have to be declared 48 hours before each raceday, and Royal Ascot is no exception.

This year, reserves will be declared at the 48-hour stage for certain Royal Ascot handicaps. The purposeofthisistoensure thatowners have the opportunitytorun their horses if spaces in the race come about for any reason, before the 24-hour stage.

Up to threereservescan replacenon-runners anytime up to 1.00pm theday before therace. The reason why reserves cannot come in later is that race programmes have to be finalised for the national media and bookmakers have to prepare markets in the full knowledgeof the fields at this stage.

Eachreservehorse is givenanumber andadraw at the 48-hour stage. In theevent of a non-runner being declared before the 1.00pm deadline the day before the race, the reserve retains its original number and draw. The stall number of the withdrawn horse is removed, with the positions concertinaing. This is why racegoers might see, for example, the stall numbers going up to 33 although there are only 30 berths and 30 runners.

Today’s race with areserve running is The Royal Hunt Cup (Heritage Handicap) -

Dual Identity

Breeders’ Cup Challenge Races at RoyalAscot

Winners of thefollowing raceswill earn automatic berths,traveland paid entry fees into theequivalent races at the 2023Breeders’ Cup World Championships at Santa Anita:

•The Queen AnneStakes

•The King’s Stand Stakes

•The Prince of Wales’sStakes

•The Norfolk Stakes

All fourraces will be televised live and streamed in the U.S. as part of NBCSports Group’slivecoverageofRoyal Ascot.

The Breeders’ CupChallengeSeries presented by America’sBestRacingconsists of the best races from around the world andawardseach winneranautomatic and free entry into the Breeders’ CupWorld Championships.

It’ssimple, they win and they’rein.

In recent history,Queen Anne Stakes winners Barathea and Goldikovahavegoneontowin the Breeders’ CupMile while Prince of Wales’s Stakes winners Fantastic Light and Highland Reelwent on to be successfulinthe Breeders’ CupTurf.

The winner of the Group 2NorfolkStakes,for two-year-olds over fivefurlongs,will receive a free berth into theBreeders’ CupJuvenile Turf Sprint while the King’s Stand Stakes victor gains an automatic berth into theBreeders’ CupTurf Sprint, which willberun over fiveand ahalf furlongs

Plenty of other RoyalAscotraces also have relevance for the Breeders’ Cupeach year and in 2022 we sawthe AlbanyStakes winner, Meditate,goontowin the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf for Aidan O’Brien, Ryan Mooreand Coolmore.

The Prince of Wales’s Stakes

THE LAST WINNERS HAD 31

15

GROUP 1

WINS BETWEEN THEM

SINCE THE RACE WAS UPGRADED TO AGROUP 1,

20 OF THE 23 WINNERS HAD CONTESTED A GROUP 1

LAST-TIME-OUT

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

2 OF THE LAST 5 WINNERS WERE TRAINED BY SIR MICHAEL

STOUTE

11 OF THE LAST 23 WINNERS

WERE IN THE TOP 2I N THE BETTING MARKET 10 OF THE LAST 10

WERE AGE D4O R5

Feature Race Analysis

Luxembourg is the sole runner from across the pond and Aidan O’Brien will be hoping to return to winning ways after landing this in 2021 with the superstar filly Love. The winner of the Gold Cup at the Curragh will have to fend off the likes of Champion Stakes winner Bay Bridge again, who finished only half alength behind the former, and these two look set for battle once again.

The former Derby and King George winner Adayar was seen twice last season, being narrowly denied in the Champion Stakes. He returned with acomfortable success in the Gordon Richards Stakes and should strip fitter with that run under his belt. William Haggas will look to My Prospero for Group 1 success, as he bids to land this prestigious race for the first time. He was narrowly denied at the top level twice last season and probably needed the run in the Lockinge last time out.

Mostahdaf was clearly unsuited by the tough conditions in the Arc when last of 20 but returned to form with an emphatic victory in The Group 3Neom Turf Cup in Saudi Arabia. The globe-trotting horse has been running over further recently and will need to prove he still has that rapid turn of foot, while Classic Causeway makes the trip over from the United States but Kenneth McPeek’s runner has alot to prove in this competitive renewal.

Ascot Racecourse is giving aprize of £300 to the lad or girl responsible forthe bestturned out horse, and aprize of £300 to the lad or girl responsible forthe winning horse.

The PrinceOfWales’s Stakes

(Group 1) (British Champions Series)

One Mile abtTwo Furlongs (9f abt212yds) (1,992metres)

ForFourYrs Old And Upwards

(Class 1) Total prize fund £1000000

(FOR CONDITIONS OF THIS RACE SEE PAGE 86)

Stalls -Inside

Owners Prize Money. Winner £445600; Second £182900; Third £91500; Fourth £45700; Fifth £22900; Sixth £11400.(Penalty Value £567100) ASS

Form Owner Trainer Agestlb(lbs)

1 ADAYAR (IRE) (45)

145/12-1B hFrankel -Anna Salai (USA)(Dubawi (IRE))

59 2 (128)

GODOLPHIN William Buick

CHARLIE APPLEBY, Newmarket

Groom -Kalu Ram(Breeder -Godolphin)

CD ROYALBLUE. Draw 3

HHHH Has racedonlyfive times sincewinning the Derby(1m4f, good to soft) and King George(here; 1m4f,good to firm) in summer 2021; closesecond to BayBridgeinthe Champion Stakes overC&D (good to soft) lastOctober on second start back from an absenceand reappeared with comfortable win in the Group 3Gordon Richards Stakes at Newmarket (1m2f, soft) lastmonth; there can be optimism he is as good as ever and another Group 1win maywell be imminent.Official BHARating 121

2 BAYBRIDGE (GB) (24) 59 2 (128)

1251-32 BhNew Bay-Hayyona (Multiplex)

JAMES WIGAN &BALLYLINCH STUD Richard Kingscote

SIR MICHAEL STOUTE, Newmarket

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

CD CHERRY, CORNFLOWER BLUE sash and cap.

Draw 5

HHHHH 1l second in this race lastyear(good to firm; 10-11 favourite) when caught out by afine front-running ride on the winner; beat Adayarand My Prospero to win the Champion Stakes overC&D (good to soft) lastOctober and he hadto wait for aclear run when closesecond to Luxembourg in the Tattersalls Gold Cup at the Curragh (10.5f, good) lastmonth; keyplayer.

Official BHA Rating 122

3 CLASSIC CAUSEWAY (USA)(18) 49 2 (128)

306-264 Ch cGiant’sCauseway(USA) -Private World (USA)(Thunder Gulch (USA))

KENTUCKYWESTRACING &CLARKE MCOOPER Julien Leparoux

KENNETH G. MCPEEK, USA

Groom -DannyRamsey (Breeder -Kenticky West Racing Llc &ClarkeM.Coo)

DGREEN,GOLD collar and sleeves, GREEN cap.

Draw 4

H US challengerwho made virtually all to win the Grade1Belmont Derby(1m2f, firm) lastJuly; however, he’sbeenbeaten on hisseven starts sinceand looks up againstitinthis illustrious companyonBritish debut. Official BHA Rating 110

The Prince Of Wales’sStakes (Group 1) (British Champions Series) -continued

4 LUXEMBOURG (IRE) (24) 49 2 (128)

3110-51 BcCamelot-Attire(IRE) (Danehill Dancer (IRE))

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

Groom -David Hickey (Breeder -B.V.Sangster)

DMAROON,ROYAL BLUE hoop and sleeves, quartered cap.

Draw 1

HHHH Favourite for lastyear’sDerbyonly to miss the race following asetback;posted his second Group 1win in the Irish Champion Stakes (1m2f, soft) lastSeptember and scored again at the highestlevel in the Tattersalls Gold Cup (10.5f,good)lastmonth,makingallwithBayBridgeaclosesecond;strongclaimsifthegroundisn’tanissue(unracedonfirmer than good). Official BHA Rating 123

5 MOSTAHDAF (IRE) (88) 59 2 (128)

2610-14 Br hFrankel -Handassa(Dubawi (IRE))

SHADWELL ESTATE COMPANY LTD

JOHN &THADYGOSDEN,Newmarket

Groom -Viktor Konya(Breeder -Shadwell Estate CompanyLimited)

DROYAL BLUE, WHITE epaulets,striped cap.

JimCrowley

Draw 6

HHH Has come up well short on his three attempts in Group 1races; however, 1m4f appeared to stretch him in the Dubai Sheema Classic in March lasttime, when he ranwell foraverylong way, and he looked better than ever when easilywinning aGroup 3inSaudi Arabia (10.5f, good to firm) in February; notruled out nowbackdownintrip.Official BHARating121

6 MY PROSPERO(IRE) (32) 49 2 (128)

11313-4 BcIffraaj -MyTitania (IRE) (Sea The Stars (IRE))

SUNDERLAND HOLDING INC. TomMarquand

WILLIAM HAGGAS,Newmarket

Groom -Mohan Kamble (Breeder -Sunderland Holding Inc.)

DYELLOW, PURPLE star and star on cap.

Draw 2

HHHH Very closethird in the St James’sPalaceStakes at this meeting lastyear(1m, good to firm) and suited by the step up to 1m2f the next twice,winning French Group 2before aclosethird behind BayBridgeand Adayarinthe Champion Stakes overC&D (good to soft); 1m looked inadequate when creditable fourth in the Lockingeonreappearance; this is justhis eighth start and he’sopen to further improvement, especiallynow back up in trip; respected. Official BHA Rating 121

Result: 1st2nd 3rd 4th

Distances: 1-22-3

Time: Min .Secs.

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS6

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No.5.

StandardTime: 2mins 10.75secs

RecordTime: 2mins 1.90 secs by The Fugue age5wt8-11goodtofirm, 18/06/14

2022: STATEOFREST(IRE) 49 2Shane Crosse 5-1(Joseph Patrick O’Brien) 5ran

The Prince Of Wales’sStakes (Group 1) (British Champions Series) -continued

Race Summary: Having been second in this race lastyear,when defied by afine front-running ride on State Of Rest, BAYBRIDGE made amends when winning the Champion Stakes herelast October and can posthis second Group 1C&D win. He had to wait for aclear run when second to Luxembourg in lastmonth’sTattersalls Gold Cup at the Curragh and is taken to gain his revenge, although his Ballydoyle conqueror is nevertheless feared most. Adayarand My Prosperowere second and thirdbehind BayBridgeinthe Champion Stakes and areother major dangers in a fascinating race.

Race Predictor:

ADAYAR

MY PROSPERO LUXEMBOURG

Forecast: 2-1Luxembourg (IRE), 9-4Adayar(IRE), 7-2Bay Bridge(GB), My Prospero(IRE), 20-1Mostahdaf (IRE), 100-1Classic Causeway(USA)

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Ascot Racecourse is giving aprize of £300 to the lad or girl responsible forthe bestturned out horse, and aprize of £300 to the lad or girl responsible forthe winning horse.

The RoyalHunt Cup

(HeritageHandicap)

One Mile (1,600 metres) ROYALHUNT CUP COURSE (8f)

ForThree YrsOld And Upwards

(Class 2) Total prize fund £175000

(FOR CONDITIONS OF THIS RACE SEE PAGE 87)

Stalls -Centre

Owners Prize Money. Winner £71103; Second £35560; Third £17780; Fourth £8890; Fifth £4445; Sixth £2223.(Penalty Value £90195) 15 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.SS

1 MIGRATION (IRE) (45)

0/204-15 BgAlhebayeb(IRE) -Caribbean Ace(IRE) (Red Clubs (IRE))

GAIL BROWNRACING (IX) DAVID MENUISIER, Pulborough (Breeder -MsC.Peddie)

NON-RUNNER

DROYAL BLUE, PURPLE hoop and diamond on cap.

HH Has bagged afew notable handicaps at 1m/1m2f, including this year’s Lincolnonheavy ground; comfortablyheld in Newmarket Group 3subsequently; returns to an ideal type of race but current mark presents ademanding task.

DR AL Rating

Official BHA Rating 113

2 TEMPUS(GB) (49)7 911 (137)

30-4645 BgKingman -PassageofTime(Dansili)

HAMBLETONRACING LTDXXXI AND PARTNER Hollie Doyle ARCHIE WATSON,Upper Lambourn

Groom -Karen Peippo (Breeder -Juddmonte FarmsLtd)

CD BEIGE, DARK BLUE armlets,DARK BLUE cap.

Draw 25

HHH Notintop form sincecompleting aGroup 3double lastAugust; however, has arecord of 131 in C&D handicaps, the third-place finish in this race (on fastground) lastyear; with that in mind, could well stagearevival.

Official BHA Rating 109

3 REACH FORTHE MOON (GB) (64) 49 10 (136)

12/226-0 BgSea The Stars (IRE) -Golden Stream (IRE) (Sadler’s Wells (USA))

HM THE KING &HMTHE QUEEN

JOHN &THADYGOSDEN,Newmarket

Groom -RichardWilkinson (Breeder -The Queen)

PURPLE, GOLD braid, SCARLETsleeves, BLACKvelvetcap,GOLD fringe.

Frankie Dettori

Draw 32

HHHH Acts on soft and good to firm ground; disappointing in lastthree appearances,including when turned overat odds-on in the Hampton Court Stakes here 12 months ago; previouslya smart sort, having wonthe Solario as a2yo and performed well behind highly notable rivals on afew occasions; favourablytreated on handicap debut, granted arevival.

STEWARDSNOTE: Following its run on 18/4/2023 it wasreported that the horseran toofreely. Official BHA Rating 108

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Owner Trainer Agestlb(lbs)

4 IMPERIAL FIGHTER (IRE) (18) 49 9 (135)

330-655 BgThe Gurkha (IRE) -Endure(IRE) (Green Desert (USA))

MR MICHAEL BLENCOWE Callum Hutchinson (3) ANDREW BALDING,Kingsclere

Groom -RhysFox (Breeder -Lynn LodgeStud)

FLAME RED,OLD GOLD collar cuffs and cap.

HH 0-9 since2yo debut win; well treated on some Group efforts,notably third in lastyear’sIrish 2,000 Guineas; doesn’t appeal on 2023 form in small-field events,beating atotal of one rival; handicap debut. Official BHA Rating 107 (-3)

5 POSITIVE (GB) (75) 69 8 (134)

0561-15 BgDutch Art -Osipova (Makfi)

MR A. D. SPENCE Adam Kirby CLIVE COX, Hungerford

Groom -DaveHowie (Breeder -Cheveley Park Stud Limited) DRED,WHITE sleeves, BLUE and WHITE striped cap.

HH Absent sinceadisappointing effort in major prize on Good Fridaywhen bidding for AW hat-trick; landed the 2019 Solario but has failed to score on grass sinceand lastyear’stwo turf efforts cement

6 AWAAL (IRE) (62) 49 7 (133)

3121-20 BgLope de Vega (IRE) -Anna’sRock (IRE) (Rock of Gibraltar (IRE))

SHAIKH DUAIJ AL KHALIFA&KHK RACING William Buick SIMON &EDCRISFORD,Newmarket (Breeder -GeorgeKent)

DORANGE, BLACKsleeves, BLACKand ORANGE quartered cap.

HHH Still has very lowmileage; form dipped in French Listed event twomonths agobut progressive otherwiseand could easilybounceback; twohandicap attempts (1m, heavy) have resulted in aready win at Redcar and good second in the Lincoln; rancreditablyongood ground once; goes well fresh and remains of interest.

7 INTELLOGENT (IRE) (32)

3000-46 Ch gIntello (GER) -Nuit Polaire(IRE) (Kheleyf (USA))

Official BHA Rating 105

89 6 (132)

MRSFIONA CARMICHAEL James Doyle

JANE CHAPPLE-HYAM, Newmarket

Groom -Marcos Correa (Breeder -Ecurie Des Monceaux)

DPURPLE, LIGHT GREEN stars,PURPLE cap, LIGHT GREEN star.

Draw 31

HHH Group 1winner in 2018 when trained in France; 0-9 for current yard but ranwell (closesecond) off 1lb higher in this contest12months agoand has afighting chanceifbackinthe same form; hinted at arevival on latestouting.

Official BHA Rating 104

8 BLESS HIM (IRE) (32) 99 5 (131)

0012-60 BgSea The Stars (IRE) -Happy Land (IRE) (Refuse To Bend (IRE))

TONY PERKINS& PARTNERS Jamie Spencer

DAVID SIMCOCK, Newmarket

Groom -Pep Singh(Breeder -Knocklong House Stud)

CD YELLOW, BLACKchevron, BLACKand YELLOW halvedsleeves, YELLOWcap,BLACK star.

Draw 20

HH Wonthe Britannia here in 2017;has performed respectably in twoattempts at this prize, finishing ninth in 2018 and seventh overall (second home among near-side group) lastyear; unlikelytomakeitthird time luckyagednine, however.

Official BHA Rating 103

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9 JIMI HENDRIX (IRE) (46) 49 5 (131)

005-010 Ch gNew Bay-Planchart (USA)(Gio Ponti (USA))

CHELSEA THOROUGHBREDS- PURPLE HAZE RossaRyan

RALPH BECKETT,Kimpton Down

Groom -Scott Pease (Breeder -Ballylinch Stud)

DBFLIGHT BLUE, ROYALBLUEsleeves, WHITE cap.

Draw

7

HHH Acts on soft and good to firm ground; took reallywell to first-time blinkers in the Spring Cup at Newbury, scoring readily, and subsequent flop seems to confirm that he’sunsuited by the Newmarket RowleyMile course; maystill have more to offer in the blinds and he has RoyalAscotform having finished third in lastyear’sBritannia; one to consider.

STEWARDSNOTE: Following its run on 6/5/2023 it wasreported that the horseran toofreely. Official BHA Rating 103

10 GHALY(GB) (235)

412//211-ChgDubawi (IRE) -Hanky Panky (IRE) (Galileo (IRE))

79 4 (130)

GODOLPHIN Oisin Murphy

SAEED BIN SUROOR, Newmarket (Breeder -Godolphin)

DROYAL BLUE.

Draw 8

HHHH Lightlyraced and progressive;acts on anyground; has form figures of 12211 in 1m handicaps,mostrecently winning off 8lb loweratNewmarket lastOctober in aracethathas worked out very well; wonfrom Blue ForYou the time before; mayimprove further this term, despite being a7yo now; trainer wonthis race in 2010 and 2021; very interesting contender.Official BHA Rating 102

11 BLUE FORYOU (IRE) (34) 59 3 (129)

22100-5 Ch gNew Approach (IRE) -LoveInThe Sun (IRE) (Kodiac)

ALDERSONBURKE FRANCIS Daniel Tudhope

DAVID O’MEARA, Upper Helmsley

Groom -JemimaSealey (Breeder -MoyglareStud Farm)

DRED and BLACKcheck, BLACKsleeves, WHITE cap.

Draw 26

HHHH Trained in Ireland prior to 2022; consistent spell lastsummer culminated in asuccess at the York Ebor festivalongood ground;tiesinwithprogressiveGhalyononepieceofform;madearespectablereappearanceintheHambletonHandicapbackatYork, while shaping as if the run would put him spot-on for this contest; likelytogowell.

12

Official BHA Rating 101

SONNY LISTON(IRE) (32) 49 2 (128)

30300-0 BgLawman (FR) -Stars In Your Eyes(Galileo (IRE))

CHELSEA THOROUGHBREDS- THE BIG BEAR Ryan Moore

RALPH BECKETT,Kimpton Down

Groom -BethPotts(Breeder -Tally-Ho Stud)

LIGHT BLUE, ROYALBLUEsleeves, RED cap.

Draw 22

HHH Campaigned in Listed/Group racesfor Charles Hills after debut win, earning triple-digit RPRs on twooccasions; not an immediate hit at handicap levelondebut for Ralph Beckett but mayimprove with that reappearancerun under his belt; wears first-time headgear.Official BHA Rating 100

13 ASTROKING (IRE) (34) 69 1 (127)

0/0460-4 BgKingman -Astroglia (USA)(Montjeu (IRE))

CAPTURE THE MOMENT,CARTER &LOFTHOUSE Richard Kingscote DANIEL &CLAIRE KUBLER, Lambourn (Breeder -Niarchos Family)

DROYAL BLUE, YELLOWstars,YELLOWand ROYALBLUEdiabolo on sleeves, YELLOWcap.

Draw 12

HHHH Suited by good/firmer; performed well in twoattempts at this contestwhen trained by Sir Michael Stoute, finishing second in 2021 (firsthome on near side) then fourth in 2022; eye-catching and unluckyfourth (off this mark) in the Hambleton at York on debut for the Kublers,finishing nicelyafter meeting prolonged traffic issues; strong claims back here. STEWARDSNOTE: Following its run on 18/5/2023 it wasreported that the horsewas badly impeded late-on. Official BHA Rating 99

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14 REVICH (IRE) (19)7 90 (126)

30-0310 BgRequinto (IRE) -KathleenRafferty (IRE) (Marju (IRE))

MIDDLEHAM PARK LXVII &PHIL CUNNINGHAM JasonHart RICHARD SPENCER, Newmarket Groom -RyanWebb (Breeder -MrT.Jones)

DLIGHT BLUE, ORANGE epaulets.

Draw 18

HH Wonwell at Chester twostarts ago, albeit with the race panning out perfectly; didn’thave the same set-up at Epsom lasttime; circumstances aside, he’shandicapped to the hilt (remains on career-high mark); down the field in this in 2021.

Official BHA Rating 98

15 DAWN OF LIBERATION (IRE) (25) 49 0 (126)

6140-04 BcChurchill (IRE) -Danetime Out (IRE) (Danetime (IRE))

MRSSUSAN ROY PatDobbs RICHARD HANNON,Marlborough (Breeder -Bec Bloodstock)

DMAUVE.

Draw 1

HHH Racedmainlyongood/firmer; scored twiceinspring 2022; no further progress but shaped encouraginglyatChester (7.5f; stayed on from difficult position) mostrecently; could go well, with this return to 1m looking aplus.

16 OUTBREAK (GB) (32)

143015B gDark Angel (IRE) -Purr Along (Mount Nelson)

Official BHA Rating 98

48 13 (125)

KINGSLEY PARK 35 -READYTORUN AndreaAtzeni CHARLIE JOHNSTON,Middleham (Breeder -Qatar Bloodstock &Newsells Park Stud)

DROYAL BLUE, LIGHT GREEN epaulets.

Draw 10

HH Largelyuseful form in handicaps (AW/turf)this year,notablyawin at Newmarket twooutingsback; respectable fifth at Newbury(again over 1m) latestbut facesaharder task in this field; still on career-high mark. Official BHA Rating 97

17

DUNUM (IRE) (26)

58 13 (125) 1112-12 BgIvawood (IRE) -Shamora (FR) (Oratorio (IRE))

MAURICE BURNS/MICHAEL MCCARTAN W. M. Lordan MISS NATALIA LUPINI, Ireland

Groom -BethPatterson (Breeder -Maurice Burns &Michael McCartan)

DEMERALD GREEN,RED chevron and sleeves, YELLOWcap.

Draw 11

HHHHH Irish 5yowho has progressive RPRs and form figures of 1111212, all in competitive handicaps,for current trainer; went very closein20-runner field at the Curragh (1m, good; unraced on firmer) mostrecently; acts on soft ground; looks an ideal type for this race and could well have further improvement in him; stable in great form (four wins from six runners) this month; rock-solid contender who commands respect. Official BHA Rating 97

18

611-050

ATRIUM (GB) (32)

48 13 (125)

BgHolyRoman Emperor (IRE) -Hail Shower(IRE) (Red Clubs (IRE))

HIGHCLERE THOROUGHBRED RACING -PERGOLA Kieran Shoemark CHARLIE FELLOWES,Newmarket (Breeder -Hunscote Stud)

CD LIGHT BLUE, DARK BLUE armlets,DARK BLUE cap.

Draw 24

HHH Generallyprogressive in 2021 and 2022, including twosuccesses at this venue; ended lastseasonwith twowins elsewhere; less appealing on the balanceofthis year’s form and his improvement has perhaps ended; chancepartlydepends on whether first-time headgear giveshim aboost. Official BHA Rating 97

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19 ORBAAN (GB) (19)8 813 (125)

425-004 BgInvincible Spirit (IRE) -Contradict (Raven’sPass(USA))

MR J. C. G. CHUA JasonWatson

DAVID O’MEARA, Upper Helmsley

Groom -AlexDrabble (Breeder -Nawara Stud Limited)

CD DARK BLUE, YELLOWinverted triangle, YELLOWsleeves, DARK BLUE armlets,YELLOWcap.

Draw

19

HH Readywinner of lastyear’sGolden Mile at Goodwood but hada favourable draw and everything went right; showedclear signs of areturn to form at Epsom on latestouting; has the ability to go well but it’sdifficult to envisagehim landing this pot aged eight.

Official BHA Rating 97

20 CHASING APHRODITE (GB) (49) 48 12 (124)

11030-1B cProfitable (IRE) -Tutti Frutti (Teofilo (IRE))

GULLWING ENTERPRISES W.L.L. HayleyTurner

HARRYEUSTACE, Newmarket

Groom -EwanTurner (Breeder -Morera Partnership)

CD WHITE and RED (quartered), checked sleeves.

Draw

3

HHHH Yettoencounter ground softer than good; hadwind surgeryprior to his reappearancesuccess in 15-runner apprenticehandicap overC&D sevenweeks ago, taking overall record to 3-6 (3-4 on turf)and setting him up perfectly for a RoyalHunt Cup bid; looks the type to improve further; very appealing.

Official BHA Rating 96

21 PEROTTO (GB) (39)5 812 (124)

63400-0 Ch gNew Bay-Tschierschen (IRE) (Acclamation)

HALCYON THOROUGHBREDS David Egan ROGER VARIAN,Newmarket

Groom -Pauline Priez(Breeder -China Horse Club International Ltd)

CD PURPLE, WHITE chevron, striped sleeves.

Draw

30

HHHH All wins on good/firmer; on a14-racelosing sequencebut otherwisehas plenty going for him, having recorded his biggest success in the Britannia overC&D twoyears ago(off 3lbhigher; for Marcus Tregoning)and shaped promisinglyin the Victoria Cup here (7f, soft) lastmonth on debut for RogerVarian; has Group form and peak mark wasa stone higher; very interesting with the return to 1m looking ideal.

Official BHA Rating 96

22 GREATGADIAN (GER) (17)5 812 (124)

5-43603 BgSiyouni (FR) -Goathemala (GER) (Black Sam Bellamy(IRE))

KING POWER RACING CO LTD Aidan Keeley(5)

ROGER VARIAN,Newmarket

Groom -Ahmed Ali (Breeder -Stiftung Gestut Fahrhof )

DROYAL BLUE, WHITE hoop,WHITE sleeves, ROYALBLUEstars, WHITE cap,ROYAL BLUE star.

Draw 13

HHH Respectable sixth in this year’s Lincoln and his twosubsequent races(in cheekpieces) haven’tentirelygone his way; nowwears blinkers; only1-14 on turf compared to 3-7onAWbut he’snicelytreated on twoplacedefforts here lastseason; finished 11th in this contestin2022.

Official BHA Rating 96 (-1)

23 BEAR FORCEONE (GB) (32) 78 12 (124)

0-03101 BgSwiss Spirit -Shesha Bear (Tobougg (IRE))

JOE BEAR RACING Lewis Edmunds ROGER TEAL, Lambourn

Groom -Sharon Ferneyhough (Breeder -MrS.M.Ransom)

DORANGE, BLACKdiamond, BLACKand ORANGE diabolo on sleeves, ORANGE cap,BLACK diamond.

Draw 23

HH Useful handicapper on AW/turf; beat severaloftheserivals to win at Newbury(1m, good) mostrecentlybut had apossible tactical advantagewith his trackposition and going from the front; remains to be seen whether this pans out so favourably. Official BHA Rating 96

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24 OUZO (GB) (117)7 811 (123)

56-3236 BgCharm Spirit (IRE) -Miss Meltemi (IRE) (Miswaki Tern (USA))

THE OTHER CLUB Saffie Osborne

JAMIE OSBORNE, Upper Lambourn (Breeder -Equine Breeding Limited)

DOLD GOLD,BLACK hash symbol, Black Velvet cap, OLD GOLD tassel.

Draw

27

HH Consistent in defeat for current yard, latterlyatMeydan earlythis year; creditable fourth (off 1lb higher) in this race in 2021 when with Richard Hannon; the big negative is his losing spell, which goes back to 2020.Official BHA Rating 95

25 POINT LYNAS (IRE) (17)4 811 (123)

20-1622 BgIffraaj -Initially(Dansili)

JULIE AND DAVID RMARTIN AND DANHALL TomMarquand EDWARD BETHELL, Middleham

Groom -Barbara Jones (Breeder -Rabbah Bloodstock Limited)

DDARK BLUE and YELLOW(halved), DARK BLUE sleeves, YELLOWcap.

Draw

28

HHH Career has been steadilyprogressive;good second at York (Hambleton Handicap) and Nottingham (small-field Class 2) the lasttwice, both over1monfastground; back in deeper waters but due to go up 3lb in future handicaps and looks well treated. STEWARDSNOTE:Following its run on 4/6/2023 it wasreported that the horsehung right handed throughout.

Official BHA Rating 95 (+3)

26 AERION POWER (IRE) (27)5

30/40-43 BhKingman -Applauded (IRE) (RoyalApplause)

KING POWER RACING CO LTD

SIR MICHAEL STOUTE, Newmarket

Groom -Tracey Thompson (Breeder -Norelands Stud &Lofts Hall Stud)

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

811

(123)

HarryDavies (3)

Draw

21

HH Progressive sort in 2020 and 2021, showing useful form on occasions; record sincereturning from 14-month absence lastautumn isn’tsocompelling; notdisgraced in Class 3event at Sandown mostrecentlybut nowreturns to amuch stronger level.

27 WANEES (GB) (32)

1601-00 BgLeHavre (IRE) -Waldnah (New Approach (IRE))

Official BHA Rating 95

48 11 (123)

SHADWELL ESTATE COMPANY LTD JimCrowley

CHARLES HILLS,Lambourn

Groom -YevgeniyMoskalenko (Breeder -Newsells Park Stud)

CD ROYALBLUE, WHITE epaulets,striped cap.

Draw 5

HHH Acts on soft and good to firm ground; progressive in 2021 and2022, winning four times; has adoubtovercurrent form, having posted twoduck eggs thisterm, but arevival is possible in first-time blinkers (replacing hood) and he has RoyalAscot credentials having performed well (sixth) in lastyear’sBritannia; trainer wonthis contestin2019and 2022; notdismissed.

28 ISLAKAI (IRE) (34)

003-010 BgAwtaad (IRE) -Sidney Girl (Azamour (IRE))

MARTIN WEBB RACING

Official BHA Rating 95

58 10 (122)

NIGEL TINKLER, Malton (Breeder -Helen Lyons)

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

RowanScott

Draw 4

HH Creditable sixthoff 6lbhigher in this race 12 monthsago;however, has developed inconsistency, withlastsix form figures reading 003010 (the win came in lowergrade at Ripon); notguaranteed to give his running.

Official BHA Rating 94

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29 KOYKOY (GB) (240)

010305- BgAcclamation -Lynique (IRE) (Dylan Thomas (IRE))

48 10 (122)

MRSA.ALTHANI James McDonald

GEORGE BOUGHEY,Newmarket

Groom -Paul Heslop (Breeder -CarisbrookeStud)

DYELLOW, WHITE spots,YELLOWsleevesand cap.

Draw 14

HH Has mixed form figures (17375) for current stable, mostrecentlyfifth to Awaal at Redcar lastOctober; subsequently gelded; hood (worn lasttwice) is removed; good third to Atrium at Newburyonlastattemptwithout headgear; heed the market signals on reappearance. Official BHA Rating 94

30 LIGHT AND DARK (GB) (10)

003-500 BgShamardal (USA)-Colour (AUS)(More Than Ready (USA))

78 9 (121)

GODOLPHIN David Probert

SAEED BIN SUROOR, Newmarket (Breeder -Godolphin)

ROYALBLUE, WHITE cap.

Draw 9

H Lastwin came on AW in 2020; racedjusteight times since, proving far from consistent; failed to beat arival on lateststart (wore hood); unappealing contender and yard has amuch stronger chancewith Ghaly. Official BHA Rating 93 (-3)

31 DUAL IDENTITY (IRE) (19)5 88 (120)

233-045 BgBelardo (IRE) -Teide Lady (Nashwan(USA))

KENNETVALLEY THOROUGHBREDSIV Neil Callan WILLIAM KNIGHT,Newmarket

Groom -Mazi Mahmood (Breeder -Gerry Flannery Developments)

NAVY BLUE, RED and LIGHT BLUE hoop and armlets, WHITE cap.

Draw 2

HHH Best form is at 1m1f/1m2f but his 2023 efforts suggest thisdrop back to 1m is worth exploring; good third (clear first home in far-side group) off only1lb lowerinlastyear’sCambridgeshire and holds each-way hopes on that effort.

Official BHA Rating 92 (-2)

Result: 1st2nd 3rd 4th

Distances: 1-22-3

Time: Min .Secs.

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS30

Blinkers worn firsttime by No.12, 22, 27.Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn firsttime by No.18. Hood worn by No.8,25. Blinkers worn by No.9.Visor worn by No.11, 14.

Tongue Strap worn by No.19, 21. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No.23.

Running for the firsttime since Gelding No.29.

StandardTime: 1min 41.60 secs

RecordTime: 1min 36.60secs by Ribchester age4wt9-0 good to firm, 20/06/17

2022: DARK SHIFT 49 1James McDonald 13-2 (Charles Hills) 29 ran

The RoyalHunt Cup (HeritageHandicap)

Race Summary:

With arock-solid profile and the possibility of even moreimprovement, Irish raider DUNUM (nap) is particularlyappealing. He looks an ideal type for this contestand the timing is perfect, with his trainer in cracking form this month. Ghaly, another progressive sort who has strong credentials,issecond choice ahead of Blue ForYou who ties in with that rivalonapiece of form lastterm. Perottoholds obvious claims and AstroKing looks setfor another good effort, while unexposed Chasing Aphrodite and handicap debutant Reach ForThe Moon areother suggestions for the shortlist. As regards the draw, therehas been no clear bias in recent years and the winners have come from various parts of the course.

Race Predictor:

TEMPUS

BLESS HIM

ATRIUM

Forecast:

7/1Perotto(GB), Intellogent (IRE), 10/1 AstroKing (IRE), Ghaly(GB), Reach ForThe Moon (GB) ,12/1Awaal (IRE), 14/1 Blue ForYou (IRE), Chasing Aphrodite (GB) ,SonnyListon (IRE), 16/1 Dunum (IRE), Jimi Hendrix (IRE), 20/1 Atrium (GB), Bless Him (IRE), Orbaan (GB), Tempus (GB), 25/1 Dual Identity (IRE), Greatgadian (GER), KoyKoy (GB), Point Lynas (IRE), Wanees (GB), 33/1 Aerion Power(IRE), Bear ForceOne (GB), Dawn Of Liberation (IRE), Imperial Fighter (IRE), Ouzo (GB), Revich (IRE), 40/1 Outbreak (GB), Positive (GB), 50/1 Isla Kai(IRE), Light And Dark (GB)

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Equine Welfare at Royal Ascot

The safety and wellbeing of horses and jockeysisparamount at RoyalAscotand in recent years severalmajor changes have been made to improve welfare standards.

Anew initiative at RoyalAscotthis year will see enhanced pre-race examinations carried out on everyhorse running throughout the week. The process involves:

•Acardiac assessment

•Atrotupover25metresinastraight line

• An examination of the musculoskeletal system

These examinations aredesigned to support the work of the whole sport to reduce avoidable risk, adding an extra layerof protection so we knowhorses arelining up in the bestpossible health post-travel.

Ascothas invested significant amounts to improveequine welfareinrecent years

During the 2004-2006 redevelopment asafer racetrackwas created by cambering the home and old paddock bends and removing the road crossings over the track.

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

Five specificallyqualified equine vets are on duty everyday at RoyalAscotwho are dedicated to the welfareofall the horses.

During each race, vets followthe runners by car and can respond to and attend an incident generallywithin aminute –asfastasthe paramedic teams responsible for jockeys.

Ascot Racecourse is giving aprize of £300 to the lad or girl responsible forthe bestturned out horse, and aprize of £300 to the lad or girl responsible forthe winning horse.

The Queen’sVase (Group

2)

One Mile About Six Furlongs (14f abt34yds) (2,830 metres)

ForThree YrsOld

(Class 1) Total prize fund £265000

(FOR CONDITIONS OF THIS RACE SEE PAGE 87)

Stalls -Inside

Owners Prize Money. Winner £118084; Second £48469;Third £24248;Fourth £12111; Fifth £6069;Sixth £3021. (Penalty Value £150281.50) ASS

Form Owner Trainer st lb (lbs)

1 BATEMANSBAY (FR) (256) 92 (128)

514- BgNew Bay-Inconceivable (IRE) (Galileo (IRE))

MR B. FLANNERY James McDonald

RALPH BECKETT,Kimpton Down (Breeder -China Horse Club International)

LIGHT BLUE, PINK stars,LIGHT BLUE sleeves, PINK spots,LIGHT BLUE cap,PINK star.

Draw 12

HH WonHaydock novice(1m, good to soft) lastAugustand fair fourth in Group 3Zetland (1m2f, good) lastOctober; gelded before intended reappearanceatGoodwood (Listed) where withdrawnafter bolting before the start (9-1 at the time); mayhave staying potential but lots of improvement is needed. STEWARDSNOTE: Following its run on 8/10/2022 it was reported that the horsesuffered interferenceinrunning.

2 CHESSPIECE (GB) (34)

1-31 BcNathaniel (IRE) -Royal Solitaire(IRE) (Shamardal (USA))

Official BHA Rating 101

92 (128)

GODOLPHIN James Doyle

SIMON &EDCRISFORD,Newmarket (Breeder -Ammerland GmbH &Co. KG)

ROYALBLUE.

Draw 7

HHHH WonatNewcastle (1m2f, AW)lastNovember on sole 2yostart and, after reappearing with solid third of fiveat Newbury(1m2f, soft), he defied top weight in a3yo handicap at York (1m4f, good to firm) lastmonth; has sincebeen acquired by Godolphin; stayedonreallywell last time and this unexposed Nathaniel colt could continue to improve nowupintrip; on the shortlist.

3 CIRCLE

Official BHA Rating 101

OF FIRE (GB) (39)9 2 (128)

31-23 Br cAlmanzor (FR) -Fiery Sunset(Galileo (IRE))

HM THE KING &HMTHE QUEEN Richard Kingscote SIR MICHAEL STOUTE, Newmarket (Breeder -The Queen)

PURPLE, GOLD braid, SCARLETsleeves, BLACKvelvetcap,GOLD fringe.

Draw 5

HHH WonatSalisbury(1m, good to firm) lastSeptember on second start and reappeared with good Listed second at Newmarket (1m2f, good); no match for the firsttwo when third in Lingfield DerbyTrial(1m4f, AW)lastmonth, but is in excellent hands to progress and today’sextra distancecould help.Official BHARating102

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4 ETNA ROSSO(IRE)

(39)9 2 (128)

12 Ch cDecorated Knight -Kirouna (FR) (Sea The Stars (IRE))

GO RACING LTD Dylan Browne McMonagle JOSEPH PATRICK O’BRIEN,Ireland

Groom -Michael Freaney (Breeder -Pat McCarthy)

NAVY BLUE, WHITE band, armlets and cap,thin RED hoop on body and sleeves.

Draw

9

HHH One of three for Joseph O’Brien; Dylan Browne McMonagle has ridden on both starts; wonondebut at Limerick (1m3f, soft) in April and closesecond to Peking OperainListed race at Navan(1m5f, soft) latest; having racedjusttwice, he could have lots more to offer and is one to be interested in. Official BHA Rating 98

5 GREGORY(GB) (26) 92 (128)

11 BcGolden Horn -Gretchen (Galileo (IRE))

WATHNAN RACING Frankie Dettori

JOHN &THADYGOSDEN,Newmarket

Groom -RichardWilkinson (Breeder -Normandie Stud Ltd)

PEACOCK BLUE, OLD GOLD sleeves, RED cap.

Draw

8

HHHH Wonondebut at Haydock (11.6f, good) in April and comfortablymadeit2-2 in Listed race at Goodwood (1m3f, good), despite his inexperiencestill being evident; his pedigree firmlyindicates he’ll be suited by thistrip (dam Gretchen wonthe 14.5f Group 2ParkHill) and he’saleading contender.Official BHA Rating 110

6 HADRIANUS(IRE) (26)

21-233 BcGalileo (IRE) -Laugh Out Loud (Clodovil (IRE))

92 (128)

SUSANAND JOHN WATERWORTH AndreaAtzeni CHARLIE JOHNSTON,Middleham (Breeder -C.O.P.Hanbury)

BLACK, WHITE triple diamond, WHITE and BLACKstriped sleeves, BLACKcap,WHITE diamond.

Draw 11

HH Listed runner-up at Epsom (1m2f, soft) in April on his third start and third in Listed race at Goodwood (1m3f, good) lasttime; no match for Gregory at Goodwood and on that evidencehe’svulnerable, but stable has wonthis race seventimes and their 3yos frequentlyimprove when stepped up in trip.Official

7 NDAAWI (GB) (39)9 2 (128)

3110-6 BcCracksman -Mount Elbrus (Barathea (IRE))

MR SULTAN ALI David Probert ANDREW BALDING,Kingsclere (Breeder -Rabbah Bloodstock Limited)

DARK BLUE, ORANGE star and star on cap. Draw 14

H Twowins (at about 1m, good/good to soft) from firstthree 2yostarts; heavyground might nothave suited in French Group 1 lastOctober and he might have needed his reappearancerun in the Lingfield DerbyTrial; however, he finished down the field in both and others have less to prove.Official BHA Rating 96

8

NURBURGRING (IRE) (39)9 2 (128)

6-15 BcZoffany(IRE) -Shamarbelle (IRE) (Montjeu (IRE))

BRONSANRACING

JOSEPH PATRICK O’BRIEN,Ireland

Groom -Eoin Freaney (Breeder -A.O’Brien,M. Al Monsour&K.Al’ Attiyah)

DARK GREEN,WHITE hoop and sleeves.

M. P. Sheehy

Draw 13

HH Easilywon three-runner maiden at Navan(1m5f, heavy) in April on second start then beaten justunder 2l when fifth of six in NavanListed race (1m5f, soft); he’sverylightlyraced and open to further improvement, but wasbehind Peking Operaand stablemate Etna Rossolasttime so has work to do.Official BHA Rating 96

The Queen’sVase (Group 2) -continued

9 PEKING OPERA (IRE) (39)9 2 (128)

21-1 BcGalileo (IRE) -Bugle (USA)(WarFront (USA))

MRSJ MAGNIER/M TABOR/D SMITH/WESTERBERG Ryan Moore

AIDAN O’BRIEN,Ireland

Groom -WieslawKwasnaik (Breeder -Premier Bloodstock)

DARK BLUE.

Draw 6

HHHH WonatLeopardstown (1m, good to yielding)lastOctober on second start and reappeared with Listed win at Navanlast month (1m5f, soft; kept on well); unexposed and is the sole runner for his top trainer,who has wonthis seventimes since2007; could have lots more to offer; keyplayer.

10 SAINT GEORGE (GB) (18)

5-311 Gr cRoaring Lion (USA)-Lady Dragon (IRE) (Galileo (IRE))

Official BHA Rating 99

92 (128)

QATARRACING LIMITED Oisin Murphy

ANDREW BALDING,Kingsclere (Breeder -The Lady Dragon Partnership)

CLARET, GOLD braid, CLARETsleeves, CLARETcap, GOLD tassel.

Draw 4

HHH WonatSouthwell (1m3f, AW)inApril on third start and followeduponrecent handicap/turf debut at Doncaster (14.5f, good); today’stask is considerablytougher but he impressed lasttime and is an each-waypossible.

Official BHA Rating 93

11 STEVEN SEAGULL (GB) (22) 92 (128)

00-2536 BgWar Command (USA)-Mercy Me (Mawatheeq (USA))

THE LEOLLI PARTNERSHIP Darragh Keenan

JOHN RYAN,Newmarket (Breeder -MrGraham Smith-Bernal)

WHITE, BLACKstars on sleeves.

Draw 10

Official BHA Rating 46

H Seven-racemaiden whoseform is light years behind what today’sopponents have achieved; wears afirst-time visor (replacing cheekpieces).

12 ST VINCENTS GARDEN (IRE) (12) 92 (128)

361 BcCamelot-Mona Brown(IRE) (Dylan Thomas (IRE))

LJ WILLIAMS &JD PACKER SYNDICATE William Buick

JOSEPH PATRICK O’BRIEN,Ireland

Groom -John Fitzgerald (Breeder -Michael Ryan)

DARK BLUE, WHITE armlets,WHITE cap.

Draw 1

HHHHH Behind three of thesewhen lastofsix in NavanListed race (1m5f, soft) lastmonth but wasbeaten about only 2l on that second start and his strong finish in that slowlyrun race suggestshis performancecan be marked up; game win in Fairyhousemaiden (1m4f, good) 12 days agoand this unexposed colt could be about to takea big step forward; one of three for yard. Official BHA Rating 94

13

THINK FIRST (IRE) (18) 92 (128)

116-455B cKessaar (IRE) -WillowBeck (Shamardal (USA))

MR SULTAN ALI Neil Callan

JAMES TATE, Newmarket (Breeder -Lynn LodgeStud)

ORANGE, YELLOWstar and star on cap.

Draw 3

H UnplacedinDerbytrials on firsttwo starts this season; didn’trun badlywhen 6l fifth of eight in 14.5f handicap at Doncaster recentlyand is 12lb better off with the winner Saint George, but again looks vulnerable. Official BHA Rating 95

The Queen’sVase (Group 2) -continued

14 SUMO SAM(GB) (10)

1-253 Gr fNathaniel (IRE) -Seaduced (Lope de Vega (IRE))

813 (125)

BEN&SIR MARTYN ARBIB Kevin Stott PAUL &OLIVER COLE, Whatcombe (Breeder -Arbib Bloodstock Partnership)

YELLOW, ROYALBLUECross of Lorraine, armlets and cap.

Draw 2

HHH All four starts have been againstfillies; Listed runner-up at Newmarket (1m2f, soft) lastmonth and, after her odds-on 1m4f noviceflop,she returned to some form in afirst-time tongue-tie (retained) with fair Listed third at Goodwood (1m2f, good to firm) ten days ago; her pedigree hints this longer trip could be right up her streetand she’snot ruled out each-way.

Official BHA Rating 98 (-2)

Result: 1st2nd 3rd 4th

Distances: 1-22-3

Time: Min .Secs.

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS14

Visor worn firsttime by No.11. Tongue Strap worn by No.8,14.

StandardTime: 3mins 10.39 secs

RecordTime: 3mins 0.89 secs by KewGardens age3wt9-0 good to firm, 20/06/18

2022: ELDAR ELDAROV 392David Egan 5-2 (RogerVarian) 12 ran

Race Summary:

He mayhave finished lastofsix behind three of these in a1m5f Listed race at Navanlastmonth, but ST VINCENTS GARDEN rallied to be beaten justover2linthat slowlyrun contestwhich bodes very well for his futureinstayingraces.Hehas raced onlythree times and is open to plenty of improvement. Peking Opera wonthat Navanrace and has strong credentials,but the chief threat could come from Gregory who wasanimpressive 1m3f Listed winner at Goodwood last time and is bred to be suited by this trip.Chesspiece is another to consider

Race Predictor:

PEKING OPERA

SAINT GEORGE

ETNA ROSSO

Forecast:

7-4Gregory (GB), 6-1Chesspiece (GB), Circle of Fire (GB), Peking Opera (IRE), 10-1Etna Rosso (IRE), Saint George(GB), 11-1 St Vincents Garden (IRE), 20-1Hadrianus (IRE), 25-1Batemans Bay(FR), Nurburgring (IRE), 33-1Ndaawi(GB), Think First(IRE), Sumo Sam (GB), 500-1StevenSeagull (GB)

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The Windsor Castle Stakes

(Listed Race)

Five Furlongs (5f )(1,000 metres)

ForTwo YrsOld

(Class 1) Total prize fund £100000

(FOR CONDITIONS OF THIS RACE SEE PAGE 87)

Stalls -Centre

Owners Prize Money. Winner £44560; Second £18290; Third £9150; Fourth £4570; Fifth £2290; Sixth £1140.(Penalty Value £56710) ASS

Form Owner Trainer st lb (lbs)

1 ACTION POINT (IRE) (49)9 5 (131)

12 BcBlue Point (IRE) -Khaleesi Wind (IRE) (Exceed And Excel (AUS))

MR HAMAD RASHED BIN GHEDAYER Hollie Doyle ARCHIE WATSON,Upper Lambourn

Groom -EmilyIvory (Breeder -Rabbah Bloodstock Limited)

DGREY,BROWN seams, BROWNcap. Draw

6

Foaled 2.2.2021. H Sent off awarm favourite when making awinning debut at Kempton (5f, AW)inApril, but beaten just over2lbyMaximum Impact in aconditions event overC&D (good) lastmonth; no obvious reason whyheshould reversethe placingsand he looks up againstit; stable wonthis in 2018.Official BHA Rating -

2 ALABAMA (IRE) (14)

34 BorBrcNoNay Never(USA) -Dream The Blues (IRE) (Oasis Dream)

95 (131)

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

Groom -Shane Gribbin (Breeder -FethardBloodstock)

PURPLE, WHITE seams,striped sleeves, PURPLE cap.

Draw

2

Foaled 10.1.2021. HHH Well bred but abeaten favourite both starts,finishing third of six on his Cork debut (5f, soft to heavy) in April and fourth of eight at the Curragh (6f, good) afortnight ago; probablycapable of better and blinkers are nowgiven a go,but Ryan Moore prefers stablemate Johannes Brahms.Official BHA Rating -

3 BARNWELL BOY(GB) (26) 95 (131)

1ChcStarspangledbanner (AUS)-Frilly(Frankel)

MRSJANE NEWETT Oisin Murphy CHARLIE JOHNSTON,Middleham (Breeder -Jane Newett)

WHITE, DARK BLUE triple diamond, DARK BLUE and WHITE diabolo on sleeves, WHITE cap,DARK BLUE diamond.

Draw 3

Foaled 29.1.2021. HHHH 5-1for his Goodwood debut (6f, good) under Oisin Murphylastmonth and mostimpressive in making all and pulling justover4lclear of asubsequent winner; looks aspeedy type and should have no problem with the drop to astiff 5f,sohigh on the list. Official BHA Rating -

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4 BIG EVS (IRE) (23) 95 (131)

2B cBlue Point (IRE) -Hana Lina (Oasis Dream)

RP RACING LTD JasonHart

MICHAEL APPLEBY, Oakham

Groom -Madan Singh (Breeder -Rabbah Bloodstock Limited)

RED and ROYALBLUE(quartered), checked sleeves.

Draw 19

Foaled 17.3.2021. H 17-2 for lastmonth’sRedcar debut (5f, good to firm) and showedplenty of ability in being beaten half alength into second of 14 behind Hala Emaraaty; 3lb worseoffwith the winner and although likelytowin racesindue course, it probablywon’tbethis one. Official BHA Rating -

5 BOMBAY BAZAAR (GB) (11) 95 (131)

311 BcKodiac-Shamlahar (Shamardal (USA))

MR HUSSAIN ALABBAS LOOTAH Oisin Orr RICHARD FAHEY,Malton

Groom -Shannon Carr (Breeder -HlInvestments Group)

DEMERALD GREEN,WHITE diamonds on sleeves, WHITE cap.

Draw 12

Foaled 7.3.2021. HHHH Progressive in three starts,winning his lasttwo over5fatBeverley(good to soft/good to firm) including avaluable conditions event 11 days agowhen he beat Fusterlandia by justunder alength; more will be needed again to win this,but very much suited by astiff 5f and frame material if his draw doesn’tprove aproblem; stable wonthis in 2010.Official BHA Rating -

6 FANDOM (GB) (55) 95 (131)

1B cShowcasing -Brogan (Pivotal)

STONESTREETSTABLES LLC

Irad Ortiz Jr WESLEY WARD,USA (Breeder -ChasemoreFarm)

DYELLOW, MAROON chevron, YELLOWsleeves, MAROON seams.

Draw 22

Foaled 3.3.2021. HHHH 170,000gns yearling who could hardlyhave been more impressive when making all in amaiden special weight by nearly7latKeeneland (5.5f, firm) in April; looks all speed and likelytorun abig race for stable that wonthis race in 2009 and 2014;has been declared for the CoventryStakes here (3.05) on Tuesday. Official BHA Rating -

7 FUSTERLANDIA (IRE) (11) 95 (131)

22 BcMehmas (IRE) -Classic Image(Exceed And Excel (AUS)) AMO RACING LIMITED RossaRyan

RICHARD HANNON,Marlborough (Breeder -AughamoreStud)

BF VIOLET, WHITE cap

Draw

21

Foaled 24.3.2021. HH 135,000gns yearling; beaten aneck at Leicester (6f, good to firm) in Mayand went down by less than alength behind Bombay Bazaar in agood conditions event at Beverley(5f, good to firm) 11 days ago; 4lb worseoffwith that rival, however, and Kevin Stott sides with Maximum Impact.STEWARDSNOTE:Following its run on 10/6/2023 it was reported that the horsehung left handed. Official BHA Rating -

8 GANESHA (GB) (21)

1B cShowcasing -MyLea (IRE) (Dandy Man (IRE))

MR JTOES &MRJ O’LOAN

PHILLIP MAKIN,Leyburn (Breeder -Whitsbury Manor Stud)

DBLACK, WHITE chevron, WHITE sleeves, BLACKarmlets.

95 (131)

RowanScott

Draw 11

Foaled 27.1.2021. HH 18-1for Hamilton debut (5f, good to firm) three weeks agobut overcame greenness to getupand win by half alength; form boosted by the subsequent wins of the second and fifth and astiff trackevidentlysuits,but he will need to takea big step up to come out bestinthis field. Official BHA Rating7

The Windsor Castle Stakes (Listed Race)

-continued

9 HACKMAN (IRE) (27)9 5 (131)

313 Ch cMehmas (IRE) -Ishimagic (Ishiguru (USA))

THE GENE GENIES James Doyle

HUGO PALMER, Malpas

Groom -Josh Jones (Breeder -Golden Vale Stud)

DTURQUOISE, DARK BLUE cap.

Draw 17

Foaled15.3.2021. HH £130,000 yearling;steppedupfromhisNewmarketdebutwhenmakingall inafive-runnerChestermaiden (5f, soft) lastmonth; rantoasimilar levelwhen third of ten in Sandown Listed event (5f, good) afortnight later,finishing alength behind World Of Darcy; others look stronger.Official BHA Rating -

10 HALAEMARAATY (IRE) (23) 95 (131)

11 BcKodiac-Terrifically (IRE) (Sir Prancealot(IRE))

AHMAD AL SHAIKH Kieran O’Neill ALICE HAYNES,Newmarket (Breeder -Tally-Ho Stud)

DWHITE, EMERALD GREEN epaulets and star on cap.

Draw 20

Foaled 31.1.2021. HH £14,000 breeze-up 2yo(April) who made £150,000 on Monday; narrowwinner of both starts,aRipon maiden (5f, soft) and aRedcar novice(5f, good to firm) where he justgot the better of Big Evswith SevenQuestions back in fourth; facesamuch stiffer task here and stable fields astronger candidate in Maximum Impact. Official BHA Rating -

11 INQUISITIVELY(GB) (23) 95 (131)

2B cTen Sovereigns (IRE) -Ballyalla (Mind Games)

JUSTIN CASSE AND PARTNERS Jamie Spencer OLLIE SANGSTER, Marlborough

(Breeder -Glebe Farm Stud)

GREY,LIGHT BLUE sash, DARK BLUE sleevesand cap.

Draw 16

Foaled 5.3.2021. HH 22-1for his Windsor debut (6f, good to firm) lastmonth and made abold bid from the front, but wasjust worn down; subsequent wins by the thirdand fourth have giventhe form aboostand adrop to 5f shouldn’tbeanissue given the speed he showed, but he needs to improve agood deal to figure. Official BHA Rating -

12 JOHANNES BRAHMS (GB) (46) 95 (131)

1B cSiyouni (FR) -Illaunmore(USA) (Shamardal (USA))

TABOR/SMITH/MAGNIER/WESTERBERG/BRANT Ryan Moore AIDAN O’BRIEN,Ireland

Groom -Viktor Vasylkivskyy (Breeder -ChasemoreFarm)

ROYALBLUE, ORANGE disc, striped sleevesand cap.

Draw 15

Foaled 24.2.2021. HHHH 200,000gnsyearlingwhowassentoff5-6forhisNaasdebut(6f,goodtoyielding)lastmonthbutwasforced to battle hard to come out on top; form doesn’tlook anything special, but no surpriseifhetakes abig step forward from that and he’s respected for stable that has wonthis race three times since2015; middle draw could be an issue, however. Official BHA Rating -

13 LIEUTENANT RASCAL(IRE) (21) 95 (131)

524B cUSNavyFlag (USA)-Try Yes(Dutch Art)

MS EBANKS,MRC ROSIER &MRS JROSIER Benoit de la Sayette GEORGE SCOTT,Newmarket (Breeder -Farranamanagh House Stud)

BF YELLOW, PINK star and star on cap.

Draw 5

Foaled 4.3.2021. H Has shown ability in all three starts,latestwhen fourth of eight in first-time blinkers (nowremoved) behind Ganesha in aHamilton maiden (5f, good to firm) three weeks ago; unlikely to be troubling the principals here; stable alsoruns SevenQuestions.Official BHA Rating -

The Windsor Castle Stakes (Listed Race) -continued

14 MAGNIFICENT MATCH(FR) (-) 95 (131)

Br cGoken (FR) -Brillante Etoile (FR) (American Post)

BRETT LAWRENCE &ROBERTEDDERY AndreaAtzeni ROBERTEDDERY, Newmarket

Groom -Mollie Arnold (Breeder -Mlle Francoise Perree)

LIGHT BLUE, ROYALBLUEepaulets and sleeves.

Draw

14

Foaled 6.4.2021. H April foal by Goken; €11,000 yearling; 30,000gns breeze-up 2yo; half-brother to French 1m7f-2m5f chasewinner Magic Magician; dam French 1m 2yowinner (RPR 99), half-sister to useful French winners Black Rose(1m2f), Kappelman (5.5f/1m 2yo) and Bleu Azur (1m7f-2m5f jumps); facesamountainous task on debut. Official BHA Rating -

15 MAXIMUM IMPACT(GB) (49)9 5 (131)

11 Gr cHavana Grey -Natural Choice (Teofilo (IRE))

AMO RACING LIMITED Kevin Stott ALICE HAYNES,Newmarket (Breeder -Natural Choice Partnership)

CD VIOLET, WHITE quartered cap.

Draw 13

Foaled 10.2.2021. HHHH Notsure quite what he achievedwhen winning afive-runner Leicester novice(5f, heavy; flag start) by 12l in April, but he looked useful when beating ActionPointbyjustover2lina conditions event over C&D (good) lastmonth; connections nowreach for atongue-tie, but he looks abig playerprovided his middle draw doesn’tprove anegative. Official BHA Rating -

16 MAYO NEIGHS (IRE) (26) 95 (131)

1B gDandy Man (IRE) -Tropical Mist(IRE) (Marju (IRE))

MR PETER MELLETT Rob Hornby

RALPH BECKETT,Kimpton Down

Groom -Keenan Herbert (Breeder -Denis McDonnell)

DROYAL BLUE, RED hoops,RED sleeves, ROYALBLUEstars, WHITE cap.

Draw 4

Foaled 14.2.2021. HH 11-1 when narrowly making awinning debut at Bath (5f, firm; third has wonsince) lastmonth; improvement likelybut it will be needed if he is to makehis presencefelt here.

17

Official BHA Rating -

MUQTAHEM (IRE) (26) 95 (131)

31 BcSoldier’s Call -Smooth Sailing (Bated Breath)

SHEIKH ABDULLAH ALMALEK ALSABAH William Buick

GEORGE BOUGHEY,Newmarket

Groom -Chris McGurk (Breeder -Ballyhane)

WHITE, GOLD braid, GREEN sleeves, GREEN cap with GOLD tassel.

Draw 7

Foaled 21.1.2021. H Fair form on debut when third of sevenatHamilton (5f, good; Lieutenant Rascal second) lastmonth and stepped up from that when making all in aPontefractnovice(6f, good to firm) sevendayslater;stilllooked green but plenty more will be needed from him in order to figure in this company.

18

Official BHA Rating -

MYCONIAN (IRE) (19)9 5 (131)

1350 BcMagna Grecia (IRE) -Sirici (IRE) (Choisir (AUS))

DANIEL MACAULIFFE &ANOJDON TomMarquand

AMY MURPHY,Newmarket (Breeder -Lisbrook)

ROYALBLUE, LIGHT BLUE epaulets,striped sleeves and cap.

Draw 24

Foaled 28.2.2021. H Made awinning debut at Saint-Cloud (4.5f, very soft) in March but has notbuilt on it in three starts since, beating justone home in the WoodcoteatEpsom (6f, good to firm) latest; tongue-tie nowaddedtothe blinkers he wore lasttime; could be considered onlyifthe ground turned soft.STEWARDSNOTE:Following its run on 2/6/2023 it was reported that the horsehung left handed.

Official BHA Rating7

The Windsor Castle Stakes (Listed Race) -continued

19 SCOOPSAHOY(IRE) (7)9 5 (131)

221 BcBungle Inthejungle -Mochachino (IRE) (FastCompany(IRE))

MR RICHARD MUSTILL 1 JasonWatson

DAVID O’MEARA, Upper Helmsley (Breeder -Rathasker Stud)

DPINK, DARK BLUE stars,WHITE sleeves, PINK cap, DARK BLUE star.

Draw 1

Foaled 20.3.2021. H Runner-up at Beverley(5f, good to soft/soft) in his firsttwo starts and probablydidn’tneed to improve in order to justify short odds in afive-runner Hamilton maiden (5f, good to firm) sevendaysago;has plenty more on his plate. Official BHA Rating -

20 SERGEANT WILKO(IRE) (60) 95 (131)

21 BcBungle Inthejungle -Lady Spangles (IRE) (Starspangledbanner (AUS))

KING POWER RACING CO LTD TomEaves

KEVIN RYAN,Hambleton

Groom -CharlotteAllday(Breeder -Rathasker Stud)

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

Draw 9

Foaled 27.3.2021. HHHH Beaten aneck on Musselburgh debut (5f, good to soft) in April and built on that when winning a Thirsk maiden (5f, soft) afortnight later; Bombay Bazaar finished 4l behind him lasttime and although that rivalhas improved plenty since, that form makes him acontender even though he would have something to prove on good or faster ground; stable wonthis in 2012.

Official BHA Rating -

21 SEVEN QUESTIONS(IRE) (13) 95 (131)

42 BgKodiac -Get Up And Dance (Makfi)

VICTORIOUS RACING &FAWZI NASS Daniel Muscutt

GEORGE SCOTT,Newmarket (Breeder -Tally-Ho Stud)

BF RED,WHITE striped sleevesand cap.

Draw

23

Foaled 31.1.2021. H Showedpromisedespite greenness when fourth of 14 on his Redcar debut (5f, good to firm; behind Hala Emaraaty and Big Evs) lastmonth and improvedwhen neck second of eight at Yarmouth (5f, good to firm) ten days later; will need to takea hugestep forward to mix it at this levelthough.

Official BHA Rating -

22 SIR BOLTON (IRE) (57)9 5 (131)

1 BcBlue Point (IRE) -Firebird Song (IRE) (Invincible Spirit (IRE))

AMO RACING LIMITED

DOMINIC FFRENCH DAVIS,Lambourn (Breeder -Godolphin)

DVIOLET, RED cap.

David Egan

Draw

10

Foaled 10.3.2021. HH 155,000euros yearling who made apromising debut at Yarmouth (5f, soft; 5-4) in April, finishing second pastthe post(promoted to firsthaving been carried markedly left); open to improvement but needs it and it’sprobably significant that Kevin Stott deserts him for Maximum Impact.

Official BHA Rating -

23 SUPERSONIC MAN (GB) (22) 95 (131)

41 BcBungle Inthejungle -DaisyLane (Sayif (IRE))

MRST.MARNANE

MRS J. HARRINGTON,Ireland (Breeder -Llety Farms)

DYELLOW, BLACKCross of Lorraine, striped sleeves.

R. P. Whelan

Draw 8

Foaled 21.2.2021. HHHH 22-1when fourth of fivebehind RiverTiber on his Naas debut (5f, good) lastmonth, but improved to win aconditions event at Tipperary(5f, good) nine days later; will need to step up again but that’squite possible and he shouldn’tbepassed overatall lightly. Official BHA Rating -

The Windsor Castle Stakes (Listed Race) -continued

Form Owner Trainer st lb (lbs)

24 TWOTRIBES (GB) (15) 95 (131)

24 Ch cRajasinghe (IRE) -Warsash (IRE) (War Command (USA))

PHIL CUNNINGHAM HayleyTurner

RICHARD SPENCER, Newmarket

Groom -Mohammed Irfan (Breeder -Miss Carla MBowers)

WHITE, GREY sleeves, BLACKstars,BLACK cap.

Draw 25

Foaled 5.2.2021. H Both starts over6fonthe AW,finishing second of six at Wolverhampton lastmonth but faring no better when fourth of ten at Lingfield 15 days ago; switch to turf, drop in trip and application of cheekpieces will need to have a dramatic effect. Official BHA Rating -

25 UP THE MANOR (GB) (32) 95 (131)

1B cSoldier’s Call -Quick Recovery (Lethal Force(IRE))

MR STEPHEN BOORMAN Colin Keane

JACK JONES,Newmarket

Groom -PollyPeate (Breeder -TrickledownStud Limited)

DRED,ROYAL BLUE seams,armlets and cap.

Draw 18

Foaled 26.3.2021. H 11-1 and knewhis job when beating his 13 rivals on debut in aDoncaster novice(5f, good) lastmonth; open to improvement but he needs to step forward considerablyand runner-up has sincebeen beaten in aseller.

Official BHA Rating -

26 WORLD OF DARCY(IRE) (27)9 5 (131)

12 Gr cSoldier’s Call -Alicia Darcy (IRE) (Sir Prancealot(IRE))

BRONTE COLLECTION 1 Daniel Tudhope

K. R. BURKE, Leyburn

Groom -Jack Lander (Breeder -MrThomas Foley)

DGREY,GOLD sleevesand cap.

Draw 26

Foaled 15.2.2021. HHHHH Made awinning debut at Pontefract(5f, good) lastmonth, beating asubsequent dual winner; no match for ahugelyimpressive stablemate in Sandown Listed event (5f, good; Hackman third) 22 days later but that wasa useful effort, after which he wasimmediatelynominated for this; major contender for yard enjoying awonderful season with its 2yos.

Result: 1st2nd 3rd 4th

Distances: 1-22-3

Official BHA Rating -

Time: Min .Secs.

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS26

Blinkers worn firsttime by No.2.TongueStrap worn firsttime by No.15, 18

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn firsttime by No.24. Blinkers worn by No.6,18.

StandardTime: 1min 1.50 secs

RecordTime: 58.80 secs by No NayNever age2 wt 9-1goodtofirm, 20/06/13

2022: LITTLE BIG BEAR (IRE) 295RyanMoore6-5 (Aidan O’Brien) 24 ran

The Windsor Castle Stakes (Listed Race) -continued

Race Summary:

Aidan O’Brien has wonthree of the lasteight runnings and Johannes Brahms looks the pick of his twocontenders,but whether his middle drawisanadvantageremainstobeseen as nine of the lastten runnings of this have been wonbyhorses drawn close to one of the flanks.Acentre-field drawmay also be an issue for Maximum Impact and BombayBazaar,bothofwhom hold solid claims otherwise. Barnwell Boymade abig impression when winning on his Goodwood debut and is berthed next to the far rail, so he is very much one to consider but preference is for Karl Burke’sWORLDOFDARCY who is drawn againstthe stands’ rail. The yard is enjoying acracking season with its juveniles and although this colt wasnomatch for stablemate Elite Status in the National Stakes at Sandown lasttime, that wasstill afine effort. Sergeant Wilkoand Supersonic Man areothers to note, as would be US challenger Fandom if bypassing Tuesday’s Coventry Stakes and coming hereinstead.

Race Predictor:

BARNWELL BOY

MAXIMUM IMPACT

BOMBAY BAZAAR

Forecast:

6-1Maximum Impact (GB), 15-2 Johannes Brahms (GB), 8-1Barnwell Boy(GB), 9-1BombayBazaar (GB), 10-1Fandom (GB), Supersonic Man (GB), World of Darcy (IRE), 12-1Action Point (IRE), Fusterlandia (IRE), Hackman (IRE), 14-1 Sergeant Wilko(IRE), 18-1Alabama (IRE), Hala Emaraaty (IRE), Muqtahem (IRE), Scoops Ahoy(IRE), Sir Bolton (IRE), 25-1MayoNeighs (IRE), Up The Manor (GB), 33-1Ganesha (GB), Lieutenant Rascal (IRE), 40-1Big Evs(IRE), Magnificent Match (FR), 50-1Seven Questions (IRE), 100-1Inquisitively (GB), Myconian (IRE), TwoTribes(GB)

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Race Conditions

FirstRace 2.30 -THE QUEEN MARYSTAKES (CLASS 1) (Group 2) (see page14)

Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code; £65216 to the winning horse

The second to receive £24725,the third£12374,the fourth £6164, the fifth £3093 and the sixth £1552; for twoyrs old fillies only; FIVE FURLONGS (5f )(1,000 metres); Enter by noon, June 15th and pay£1150 stake, Declareby10.00 a.m. June 19th. Weights: 9st2lb each; ASCOT RACECOURSE LIMITED will present amemento to the winning owner,trainer and jockey.Inaddition, aChallengeCup will be presented to the winning owner,tobeheld until Maynext year.The lad or girl in chargeofthe bestturned out horse and the winning horse in this race will each receive aprize of £300.All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/ logo of Longines.The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equallyamongstall horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. 33 entries at £1150.-

Closed June 15th, 2023

Second Race 3.05 -THE KENSINGTON PALACE FILLIES’HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2) (see page26) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code; £51540 to the winning horse The second to receive £24170,the third£12090,the fourth £6040,the fifth £3020 and the sixth £1510; for four yrs old and upwardsfillies and mares only, Rated0-105 (also open to such horses rated 106 and 107 -see Standard Conditions); OLD MILE (7f abt213yds) (1,500 metres); Enter by noon, June 15th and pay£500 stake, Declareby 10.00a.m. June 19th. Lowest weight 8st2lb; Highestweight 9st12lb Penalties,after June 10th, 2023,for each race won4yo to 6yo5lb; 7yoand up 4lb; ASCOT RACECOURSE LIMITED will present amemento to the winning owner,trainer and jockey.Inaddition, aChallengeCup will be presented to the winning owner,tobeheld until Maynext year.The lad or girl in chargeofthe bestturned out horse and the winning horse in this race will each receive aprize of £300.All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/ logo of Longines.The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equallyamongstall horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. This race will be restricted to 20 runners plus three reserves.The three reserves will be nominated as R21, R22 and R23.The procedurefor the allocation and operation of the reserves protocol will be as detailed in the notice headed ‘Reserves’ which has been published in The Racing Calendar and which also appears in the important notices following the Standard Conditions on the Racing Bulletin area of the BHA Racing Administration Internetsite www.racingadmin.co.uk. The British Horseracing Authority will amend the Weights and Handicapping Code in the event that raising of the weights at the 24-hour stageprovesnecessary.Trainers arereminded of the provisions of paragraph 41 of the Race Entry Code which requirethat they mustnotify the Racing Calendar Office immediatelywhen the decision has been made nottorun and determine whether the weights will need to be raised. The British Horseracing Authority has modified the Declaration of Jockey section of the Race Entries Code and the Division of Races section of the Race Administration Code of the Rules of Racing for the purposes of this race. PLEASE NOTE: In accordance with the provisions of paragraph 9ofthe Weights and Handicapping Code ahorse musthave run three times or moreinorder to qualify to run in this race. 30 entries at £500.-Closed June 15th, 2023

ThirdRace 3.40 -THE DUKE OF CAMBRIDGE STAKES (CLASS 1) (Group 2) (see page36)

Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code; £133764tothe winning horse The second to receive £50713,the third£25380,the fourth £12642, the fifth £6345 and the sixth £3184; for four yrs old and upwardsfillies and mares only; ONE MILE (1,600 metres)RoyalHunt Cup Course (8f ); Enter by noon, May2nd and pay£790 stake, Scratch by noon, May30th or pay£900,Confirm by noon, June 15th and pay£560,Supplementary Entry by noon, June 15th and pay£13125 stake, Declareby10.00 a.m. June 19th. Weights: 9st2lb each Penalties,after August31st, 2022, awinner of aGroup 2race 3lb Of aGroup 1race 5lb; ASCOT RACECOURSE LIMITED will present amemento to the winning owner,trainer and jockey.Inaddition, aChallengeCup will be presented to the winning owner,tobeheld until Maynext year.The lad or girl in chargeofboththe bestturned out horse and the winning horse in this race will receive aprize of £300.All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logoofLongines.The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equallyamongstall horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. The AscotRacecourse Executive reserves the right to transfer this race to the Old Mile Course. (Noconfirmation of entry is required for Supplementary entries). 33 entries,9at£790,9at£1690, 14 at £2250,1at£13125.-Closed May2nd, 2023

Fourth Race 4.20 -THE PRINCE OF WALES’S STAKES (CLASS 1) (Group 1) (British Champions Series) (see page52)

Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code; £567100 to the winning horse The second to receive £215000, the third£107600,the fourth £53600,the fifth £26900 and the sixth £13500; for four yrs old and upwards; ONE MILE abtTWO FURLONGS (9f abt212yds) (1,900 metres); Enter by noon, May2nd and pay£4370 stake, Scratch by noon, May30th or pay£5000,Confirm by noon, June 15th and pay£3130,Supplementary Entry by noon, June 15th and pay£70000stake, Declareby10.00 a.m. June 19th. Weights: Colts and geldings 9st2lb; fillies 8st13lb NOTE: Horses will onlybeeligible to run in this race provided that they have a current BHA Handicap Rating of 80 or higher at middayofthe confirmation stage. Horses which do notqualify for arating mayalso be eligible providing the BHA Handicapper is satisfied that the horse’sracecourse performances up to and including the daybeforeconfirmation merit aprovisional assessment of 80 or higher.Horses which have notrun will notbeeligible. Southern HemisphereAllowance: 4-y-o2lb; ASCOT RACECOURSE LIMITED will present amemento to the winning owner,trainer and jockey.Inaddition, aChallengeCup will be presented to the winning owner,tobeheld until Maynext year.The lad or girl in chargeofthe bestturned out horse and the winning

horse in this race will each receive aprize of £300.Breeders’ Cup Owners’ Premiums and the Breeders’ Cup “Win and You’re In” Program applytothis race. Forfull details,please contact AscotRacecourse. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logoofLONGINES.The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equallyamongstall horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. THERE WILL BE APARADE FORTHIS RACE. Runners will be paraded in the order requested by the Managing Executive on the day. POST RACE PARADE OF THE WINNER The BHA has modified Rule (B)29 of the Rules of Racing for the purposes of this race. The winning horse will be required to be ridden in front of the stands to the half furlong marker,prior to proceeding to the winners’ enclosure, as instructed by the racecourse officials.(No confirmation of entry is required for Supplementary entries). 30 entries,13at£4370,9at£9370,8 at £12500.-Closed May2nd, 2023

Fifth Race 5.00 -THE ROYALHUNT CUP (CLASS 2) (HERITAGE HANDICAP) (see page58)

Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code; £90195 to the winning horse The second to receive £42297,the third£21157,the fourth £10570,the fifth £5285 and the sixth £2642; for three yrs old and upwards; ONE MILE (1,600 metres)RoyalHunt Cup Course (8f ); Enter by noon, May23rdand pay£295 stake, Scratch by noon, June 6th or pay£375, Confirm by noon, June 15th and pay£195,Declareby10.00 a.m. June 19th. Lowest weight 8st2lb; Highestweight notless than 9st12lb Penalties,after May27th, 2023,awinner of a race 5lb Of 2races 7lb NOTE: Anyhorse rated above 110 shall initiallybetreated as having that rating and the highestweight allotted shall be 9st12lb.Subsequently, the excess over 110 in anyrating shall be allotted to that horse without limitation to the highestweight to be carried.; ASCOT RACECOURSE LIMITED will present a memento to the winning owner,trainer and jockey.The lad or girl in chargeofthe bestturned out horse and the winning horse in this race will each receive aprize of £300.Declarations to run for this race mustbemade by 10.00a.m. on Monday, June 14th and declarations of riders mustbemade by 1.00 p.m. on Monday, June 14th. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logoofLONGINES.The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equallyamongstall horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. The AscotRacecourse Executive reserves the right to transfer this race to the Old Mile Course. This race will be restricted to 30 runners plus three reserves.The three reserves will be nominated as R31, R32 and R33. The procedure for the allocation and operation of the reserves protocol will be as detailed in the notice headed ‘Reserves’ which has been published in The Racing Calendar and which also appears in the important notices following the StandardConditions on the Racing Bulletin area of the BHA Racing Administration Internetsite www.racingadmin.co.uk. The British Horseracing Authority will amend the Weights and Handicapping Code in the event that raising of the weights at the 24-hour stageproves necessary.Trainers arereminded of the provisions of paragraph 41 of the Race Entry Code which requirethat they mustnotify the Racing Calendar Office immediatelywhen the decision has been made nottorun and determine whether the weights will need to be raised. The British Horseracing Authority has modified the Declaration of Jockey section of the Race Entries Code and the Division of Races section of the Race Administration Code of the Rules of Racing for the purposes of this race. PLEASE NOTE: In accordance with the provisions of paragraph 9ofthe Weights and Handicapping Code ahorse musthave run three times or moreinorder to qualify to run in this race. 66 entries,8 at £295,12at£670,46at£865.-Closed May23rd, 2023

Sixth Race 5.35 -THE QUEEN’S VASE (CLASS 1) (Group 2) (see page68)

Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code; £150281 to the winning horse The second to receive £56975, the third£28514, the fourth £14204, the fifth £7128 and the sixth £3577;for three yrs old only; ONE MILE about SIX FURLONGS (14f abt34yds) (2,800 metres); Enter by noon, June 15th and pay£2650 stake, Declareby10.00 a.m. June 19th. Weights: Colts and geldings 9st2lb; fillies 8st13lb Penalties,after August 31st, 2022, awinner of aGroup 1race 3lb; ASCOT RACECOURSE LIMITED will present amemento to the winning owner,trainer and jockey.The lad or girl in chargeofthe bestturned out horse and the winning horse in this race will each receive aprize of £300.The British Horseracing Authority’s Development Fund has generously contributed £20000 towardsthe prize money for this race. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logoofLongines.The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongstall horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. 22 entries at £2650.-Closed June 15th, 2023

Seventh Race 6.10 -THE WINDSOR CASTLE STAKES (CLASS 1) (Listed Race) (see page74)

Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code; £56710 to the winning horse The second to receive £21500,the third£10760,the fourth £5360,the fifth £2690 and the sixth £1350; for twoyrs old only; FIVE FURLONGS (5f )(1,000 metres); Enter by noon, June 15th and pay£500 stake, Declareby10.00 a.m. June 19th. Weights: Colts and geldings 9st5lb; fillies 9stPenalties,awinner of aListed race 3lb Of aPattern race 5lb; ASCOT RACECOURSE LIMITED will present amemento to the winning owner,trainer and jockey.Inaddition, aChallengeCup will be presented to the winning owner,tobeheld until Maynext year.The lad or girl in charge of the bestturned out horse and the winning horse in this race will each receive aprize of £300.All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logoofLONGINES.The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equallyamongstall horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. 46 entries at £500.-Closed June 15th, 2023

Royal Ascot Second Day

Wednesday21stJune 2023

Ascot Authority (Holdings) Limited Board

Sir Francis BrookeBt. (Chairman and His Majesty’sRepresentative)

Felicity Barnard*†

Lady Celina Carter

Ian McGregor CVO *†

Harry Morley

Stewards

Chief Steward Shaun Parker

Stewards’ Panel Chair William Barlow

Stewards Sophie Candy &RichardWestropp

Jonathan Parker *

LisaPerrin

Nick Smith *†

Alastair Warwick *†

Nigel Payne † Christopher Collard† (CompanySecretary)

Assistant Steward Kate Smith

RacedayAssistant KellyO’Boyle

Officials

Director of Racing and Public Affairs

Nick Smith

Head of Racing and Clerk of the Course

Chris Stickels

Assistant Clerk of the Course

Keith Ottesen

Starters

Robert Supple &Sam Avis

Judges

Nick Bostock &Guy Lewis

VeterinaryOfficers

Graham Potts, Kate Maxwell, SallyTaylor,Lucinda Tyler

Clerks of the Scales

Robert Cuthbert, Graham Ford

Equine Welfare and Integrity Officers

Darren Stone, Vince McKevitt, Stuart Shilston, MelBaker,Kelly McSorley, Carol Leggett,Julie Lingham, Peter Double, Christopher Maiden

Handicapper

Dominic Gardiner-Hill

Medical Officers

Dr RogerGoulds,DrRamySaker, Dr Guy Mitchell, Dr Peter Johnson, Dr John Berry,DrAmy Lambert

VeterinarySurgeons

Simon Knapp, LVO, BVetMed,BSc, MRCVS

Bobby McEwen, BVSc, MRCVS

Clive Hamblin, BVetMed, MRCVS

Jamie Knapp, BVSc, MRCVS

Ian Wright, BVSc, MRCVS

Commentators

Stewart Machin &Ian Bartlett

Betting Ring Managers

Andrew Boardley,Vicki Moore, Sarah Woodborne, Darren Tilbury, Duncan Lillywhite

Designated Safeguarding Lead

Alastair Warwick

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†Director of AscotRacecourse Betting &Gaming Limited