Royal Ascot Racecard - Saturday 24th June

10.30am

– Gates Open

Take time to explore the racecourse and soak up the unique atmosphere of the day. This is the perfect time to pick up a coffee, read the racecard or browse the collections in the Ascot Shop which can be found in all enclosures. If you have any questions throughout the day, please ask one of our stewards who will be delighted to help.

2.00pm

- The Royal Procession

The clock strikes two and the Royal Procession arrives along the famous Straight Mile. It’s a short but spectacular journey and one that since 1825 has signalled the start of the Royal Meeting.

2.30pm

First Race

With prize money of £9.52 million, Royal Ascot stages seven top-class Flat races each day contested by the world’s finest racehorses. Today’s opener is the Listed Chesham Stakes, a seven furlong contest for two-year-olds.

3.40pm

Feature Race

A parade of runners will take place before the newly named Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes in front of the Grandstand. This top-level sprint over six furlongs features some of the fastest horses in the world and is worth £1 million in prize money

6.10pm

Last Race

The final race today is Britain’s longest Flat race. The Queen Alexandra Stakes is run over a testing two miles, six furlongs and, as is tradition, brings the curtain down on the Royal Meeting.

After Racing Entertainment

Royal Enclosure and Queen Anne Enclosure racegoers are invited to join the much-loved tradition of communal singing around the Ascot Bandstand after racing. Scan for songbook.

Village Enclosure racegoers can enjoy live music after racing until 9.00pm.

Windsor Enclosure racegoers can enjoy live music after racing until 7.15pm.

9.00pm

Car parks close

Royal Ascot: A Brief History

“Ideal for horses to gallop at full stretch.” These were the words spoken by Queen Anne that have shaped the history of Ascot Racecourse. It was whilst riding out from Windsor Castle in 1711 that she first saw the land that had such potential for horse racing. Inspired by what she had discovered, Ascot’s inaugural event – Her Majesty’s Plate – was held here upon her request that very same year. For more than 300 years since, the patronage of thirteen monarchs has helped make Ascot one of the world’s best-loved racecourses.

The racecourse was laid out by William Lowen and Ascot’s first event was held on Saturday 11th August 1711, with its first four-day meeting taking place in 1768 A permanent building was erected to hold just over 1,600 people in 1793 and the now-renowned Gold Cup was introduced fourteen years later. It was at the beginning of the nineteenth century where the origins of today’s Royal Meeting lie.

It was around the same time that the roots of today’s traditional Royal Enclosure Dress Code emerged. Beau Brummell, a close friend of the Prince Regent, decreed that men of elegance should wear waisted black coats and white cravats with pantaloons

Over the years, this evolved into the wearing of morning suits and equally formal attire for ladies, including of course hats – and today, the issuing of the Lookbook maintains Royal Ascot’s unique event experience while encouraging racegoers to dress in an outfit authentic to their own personal style.

Ascot’s first major redevelopment came to fruition in 1954 with the relocation of the Straight Mile north to allow more space behind the stands This was quickly followed by the construction of the Queen Elizabeth II Grandstand in 1961 and the Members’ Stand in 1964.

Ascot’s much-loved tradition of singing around the Bandstand began in the 1970s under the stewardship of Lady Beaumont, wife of then Clerk of the Course, Captain Sir Nicholas Beaumont.

2002 saw plenty of change to the established pattern of Royal Ascot as it expanded to five days to mark the Golden Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II. The Cork & Orrery Stakes became The Golden Jubilee Stakes, which was renamed again in 2012 to The Diamond Jubilee Stakes and to The Platinum Jubilee Stakes in 2022.

The feature Group 1 race on the final day now honours Her Late Majesty in perpetuity as The Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes

Ascot Racecourse closed in September 2004 for redevelopment, which meant the Royal Meeting was staged at York in 2005 The new Ascot Grandstand was officially opened by Queen Elizabeth II on time and to its £220 million budget, on 20th June 2006.

In 2009, the Aidan O’Brien-trained Yeats won an unprecedented fourth Gold Cup, beating the record set by Sagaro in the 1970s. A statue commemorating the great stayer’s remarkable achievement now stands in the Parade Ring.

Ascot celebrated its Tercentenary in 2011 while the following year, the Royal Meeting played its part in The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations. On the track, the incomparable Frankel won The Queen Anne Stakes in sensational style, and Australian legend Black Caviar just clung on in a dramatic Diamond Jubilee Stakes.

In 2013, Estimate won The Gold Cup in the famous royal colours for Queen Elizabeth II to rapturous applause, having won The Queen’s Vase the previous year.

2015 was all about one man – Ryan Moore. Arguably the world’s best jockey, Moore won no less than nine of the 30 races over the week, a modern day record.

Also that year, Royal Ascot hosted the inaugural running of The Commonwealth Cup, bringing the number of Group 1 races at the meeting to eight. The race has quickly established itself as a feature of the week and in 2019 it was the joint-highest rated three-year-old race in the world.

2016 saw Tepin land The Queen Anne Stakes for Mark Casse, who followed in the footsteps of compatriot Wesley Ward as an American Royal Ascot-winning trainer.

In 2017, the Village Enclosure was opened to great acclaim, the first new enclosure at the Royal Meeting for 100 years. It provides a unique perspective being located on the inside of the track looking back towards the final furlong with Ascot’s famous Grandstand as a backdrop.

In 2018, prize money topped £7 million for the first time and this year it is a record £9.52 million. No race will be run for less than £100,000 and two Group 1 races – the Prince of Wales’s Stakes and the Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes are both worth £1 million. This has been significant in terms of maintaining the worldwide appeal of the Royal Meeting as it continues to attract the best horses from across the world.

In recent years, the magnificent Stradivarius claimed three Gold Cups under Frankie Dettori who heads into his final Royal Ascot this year with 77 winners at the Royal Meeting and hoping to add at least one final winner to that tally.

In 2014, Royal Ascot saw an amazing Group 1 sprint double for the Power family with Sole Power winning The King’s Stand Stakes and Slade Power following up in The Diamond Jubilee Stakes.

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Royal Ascot - Trophy Presenters

We are delighted to welcome the following here today

The Chesham Stakes

Princess Zahra Aga Khan

The Jersey Stakes

The Baroness Bakewell DBE

Joan Bakewell’s broadcasting career spans some 60 years. She made her mark in the 1960s as a presenter of BBC2’s Late Night Line Up, presented BBC travel programmes and Granada’s Report Action in the 1970s and became the BBC’s Arts Correspondent in the 1980s. In the 1990s she wrote and presented The Heart of the Matter for BBC1 and My Generation and Taboo for BBC2. For 12 years she presented Belief for BBC Radio 3 followed by Inside the Ethics Committee for Radio 4. She currently co-presents Sky Arts Portrait Artist of the Year and Sky Arts Landscape Artist of the Year. Joan has published two novels and written four plays broadcast on BBC Radio 4. She has been Chair of the British Film Institute, The National Campaign for the Arts and the theatre company Shared Experience. She was the Government-appointed Voice of Older People from 2008 to 2010, made a Dame in 2008 and entered the House of Lords in January 2011.

The Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes

HM The Queen

The Hardwicke Stakes

Mr Richard E Grant

Richard’s breakthrough role in Withnail & I in 1987 launched his film career that culminated in an Oscar nomination in 2019 for Can You Ever Forgive Me?. Richard also wrote and directed his autobiographical film Wah-Wah in 2006 and wrote his best-selling memoir A Pocketful of Happiness in memory of his wife, Joan Washington.

The Wokingham Stakes

Mr Clive Myrie

Clive Myrie is a journalist, television presenter and author. He is one of the BBC’s most experienced foreign correspondents, having reported from over 90 countries and has been the BBC’s Tokyo, Los Angeles. Africa, Asia, Washington and Europe Correspondent. In 2021, he won the Royal Television Society ‘Journalist of the Year,’ Award, and has twice won Presenter of the Year. He has also been nominated twice for an Emmy Award in America, and twice for a BAFTA. In his spare time, he presents a quiz show!

The Golden Gates Stakes

Mr Simon Negus and Mr Jamie Tompkins, Chairman and Team Manager, Ascot United Ascot United Football Club is the biggest grassroots club in the country, with over 80 teams and 900 players. They cater for players from 4 years old up to veterans, and as a community club make sure that everyone is catered for irrespective of ability. In 2023, the senior adult teams, Men’s and Women’s, both had their most successful ever season culminating in a Wembley Cup Final for the men as they lifted the FA Vase in front of thousands of Ascot fans. They also secured promotion to the Isthmian League for next season for the first time.

The Queen Alexandra Stakes

Mrs Lanfranco Dettori

Useful Information

Lost Children/Vulnerable people

Free wristbands are available at entrances and information points for children and vulnerable racegoers to aid with a lost child/person. If this situation does arise, racegoers are encouraged to contact the nearest steward who will assist them to an area of safety

Lost Property

Misplaced possessions that are located on site will be taken to the Queen Anne Reception and can be claimed before 7.00pm. After this time, please email Lost.Property@ascot.com or call 0344 346 3000 – Monday to Friday.

Over 18 Wristbands

Ascot operates a strict over 18+ policy for the purchase of alcohol. Racegoers over 18 can collect an 18+ wristband from any entrance or information point with photographic proof of age.

Betting

Guests wishing to place bets at Royal Ascot must be strictly over the age of 18 If you appear under the age of 21, you will be asked for identification to gamble.

Baby Changing Facilities

There are baby changing facilities in the male and female toilets on every level of the Grandstand at Entrances A and D. All levels except 3 and 5 at Entrance B and all levels except 6 at Entrance C. Additional facilities are available in the Pavilion, Exhibition Hall and Ticket Office West Baby changing facilities are also available in the Village and Windsor Enclosures, please ask a steward for directions

Payment Methods

We accept cash, card and Apple Pay across the site, however, not all outlets will take all payment methods, each outlet will be signed as to what payment methods are accepted.

Cashpoints

There are cashpoint machines located on the Grandstand Concourse, close to Grandstand Entrances B and C, behind the Loren Bar in the Village Enclosure and near the Entrance of the Windsor Enclosure. Charges may apply.

Smoking Areas

Smoking is only permitted in external areas

Left Luggage

There are left luggage areas in all enclosures, please see the map in the centre pages for locations.

Royal Ascot - Race Histories

2.30pm The Chesham Stakes (Listed)

Named after the 3rd Baron Chesham, who was the last Master of the Buckhounds from 1900 to 1901 First run in 1919, the Chesham Stakes replaced the first leg of the Triennial Stakes, which had been run over five furlongs for two-year-olds. Now a Listed contest, the race takes place over the longer distance of seven furlongs and is restricted to youngsters whose sire or dam won at ten furlongs or more. It was won in 2019 by the champion two-year-old that year, Pinatubo, in a track record time.

3.05pm The Jersey Stakes (Group 3)

The Jersey Stakes replaced the second leg of the Triennial Stakes in 1919. Named after the 4th Earl of Jersey, who was the Master of the Buckhounds between 1782 and 1783, this specialist seven furlong contest is framed for three-year-olds who have often competed at the top level, including in the Guineas.

3.40pm The Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes (Group 1) (British Champions Series)

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

4.20pm The Hardwicke Stakes (Group 2)

Named after the 5th Earl of Hardwicke, Master of the Buckhounds between 1874 and 1879, the race was first run in 1879. The Group 2 contest continues to attract the best older middle distance horses and is often an informative guide to the King George VI & Queen Elizabeth QIPCO Stakes in July. It is run with no Group 1 or 2 winners’ penalties as a quasi-Group 1 race with top level horses regularly competing.

5.00pm The Wokingham Stakes (Heritage Handicap)

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

5.35pm The Golden Gates Stakes (Handicap)

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

6.10pm The Queen Alexandra Stakes (Conditions)

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

Breeders’ Cup Challenge Races at Royal Ascot

Winners of the following races will earn automatic berths, travel and paid entry fees into the equivalent races at the 2023 Breeders’ Cup World Championships at Santa Anita:

• The Queen Anne Stakes

• The King’s Stand Stakes

• The Prince of Wales’s Stakes

• The Norfolk Stakes

All four races will be televised live and streamed in the U.S. as part of NBC Sports Group’s live coverage of Royal Ascot.

The Breeders’ Cup Challenge Series presented by America’s Best Racing consists of the best races from around the world and awards each winner an automatic and free entry into the Breeders’ Cup World Championships

It’s simple, they win and they’re in.

In recent history, Queen Anne Stakes winners Barathea and Goldikova have gone on to win the Breeders’ Cup Mile while Prince of Wales’s Stakes winners Fantastic Light and Highland Reel went on to be successful in the Breeders’ Cup Turf.

The winner of the Group 2 Norfolk Stakes, for two-year-olds over five furlongs, will receive a free berth into the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint while the King’s Stand Stakes victor gains an automatic berth into the Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint, which will be run over five and a half furlongs.

Plenty of other Royal Ascot races also have relevance for the Breeders’ Cup each year and in 2022 we saw the Albany Stakes winner, Meditate, go on to win the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf for Aidan O’Brien, Ryan Moore and Coolmore.

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)

Age of horse Sire

Horse’s name

2 BAAEED (GB) (31)

4 9 2 (128)

11111-1 B c Sea The Stars (IRE) - Aghareed (USA) (Kingmambo (USA))

SHADWELL ESTATE COMPANY LTD Jim Crowley

WILLIAM HAGGAS, Newmarket Groom - Ricky Hall (Breeder - Shadwell Estate Company Limited)

C ROYAL BLUE, WHITE

BET WITH ASCOT VIEW HHHH The world’s top-rated turf horse, who has made spectacular progress since his debut last June, most recently justifying short odds in the Lockinge at Newbury where he easily beat Real World and completed a Group 1 hat-trick (first two legs came in last year’s Moulin 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 best miler since Frankel, with 1m2f aspirations for him also on the cards later on; looks set to produce another display of sheer 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 a numerical assessment of each horse’s ability

Jockey’s Name

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

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

epaulets, striped cap.

BET SMALL WIN BIG

All 35 races for Royal Ascot are in the World Pool - even more chances to win big!

WHAT IS WORLD POOL?

World Pool is a collaboration between the Hong Kong Jockey Club, TDCO Limited and Tpoolco Limited (together trading as “Tote”) and Ascot Racecourse. It enables racegoers to bet into a global pool consisting of over 20 countries, resulting in significantly bigger pools and increasing the total amount that can be won.

All 35 races at Royal Ascot are part of the World Pool. WIN, PLACE, FIRST TWO, FIRST THREE, TWO FROM THREE and the TREBLE will be the available World Pool bets on course and there are expected to be more than 30 races with pool sizes of over £1 million this year Bet With Ascot screens will indicate pool sizes for each race

The Placepot, Jackpot and Quadpot will be managed by using the standard Bet With Ascot rules.

Under World Pool rules, in races with exactly 7 declared runners, the place market will pay three places. The place terms for all races are as follows:

2.30 First Race

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

The Chesham Stakes

(Listed Race)

Seven Furlongs (7f ) (1,400 metres)

For Two Yrs Old

(Class 1) Total prize fund £100000

(FOR CONDITIONS OF THIS RACE SEE PAGE 78)

Stalls - Centre

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

1 COUNT PALATINE (IRE) (26) 9 5 (131)

5 B g Profitable (IRE) - Sovana (IRE) (Desert King (IRE))

MANTON THOROUGHBREDS VIII Sean Levey BRIAN MEEHAN, Manton

Groom - Surendra Singh (Breeder - Corduff Stud)

EMERALD GREEN, ROYAL BLUE sleeves, WHITE cap, EMERALD GREEN spots.

Draw 12

Foaled 11.2.2021. HH Eyecatching fifth of 12, not far behind two subsequent winners, at Windsor (6f, good to firm; 18-1) where he did his best work in the closing stages and shaped as if he’ll relish this longer distance; half-brother to ten winners and may well improve.

Official BHA Rating -

2 DALLAS STAR (FR) (15) 9 5 (131)

3 B c Cloth of Stars (IRE) - Agathe Rare (IRE) (Sadler’s Wells (USA))

AMO RACING LIMITED Rowan Scott DOMINIC FFRENCH DAVIS, Lambourn (Breeder - E. Dieuaide & Domaine Billard Et Fils)

VIOLET, WHITE cap.

Draw 1

Foaled 10.2.2021. HH Showed ability with his third-place finish at Haydock (7f, good to firm) in race won by a potentially smart colt; had the run of things up front but it’s impossible to rule out progress from this half-brother to eight winners.

Official BHA Rating -

3 GOLDEN MIND (IRE) (25) 9 5 (131)

31 B c Galileo Gold - Sagely (IRE) (Frozen Power (IRE))

SHEIKH RASHID DALMOOK AL MAKTOUM Oisin Orr RICHARD FAHEY, Malton Groom - Hayley Irvine (Breeder - Tally-Ho Stud)

YELLOW, DARK BLUE seams, YELLOW cap.

Draw 15

Foaled 29.1.2021. HHHHH Needed every yard of the 6f trip at Leicester (good to firm; got up in final strides) on second start, leaving the strong impression he’ll benefit from this extra furlong; bred for Royal Ascot, being half-brother to connections’ Norfolk and Commonwealth Cup winner Perfect Power; sire also scored at this meeting; excellent credentials. Official BHA Rating -

Form Owner Trainer st lb (lbs)

The Chesham Stakes (Listed Race) - continued

4 HOT FUSS (IRE) (17)

4 B c Calyx - Natural Bloom (IRE) (Galileo (IRE))

9 5 (131)

KEITH, DAVID & STEPHEN TROWBRIDGE Richard Kingscote TOM DASCOMBE, Lambourn

Groom - Hari Rathore (Breeder - Sir Robert Ogden)

YELLOW, ROYAL BLUE sleeves, YELLOW stars, ROYAL BLUE cap, YELLOW stars.

Draw

4

Foaled 7.5.2021. HH Purchased for 120,000gns last month; made an encouraging debut at Newbury (6.5f, good to firm) where he was slowly away and hit a flat spot before keeping on for fourth of ten; open to improvement with this extra yardage a likely plus.

Official BHA Rating -

5 LIGHTNING LEO (GB) (23) 9 5 (131)

1 Ch c Night of Thunder (IRE) - Shada (IRE) (Galileo (IRE))

AL SHAQAB RACING & LONE STAR INVESTMENTS Hollie Doyle ARCHIE WATSON, Upper Lambourn

Groom -Ellie Staples (Breeder - Saeed Al Qassimi)

D SILVER, GOLD braid, MAROON cap, GOLD tassel.

Draw 9

Foaled 20.4.2021. HHH Cost 130,000gns as a yearling; showed a great attitude at Yarmouth (7f, good to firm) where he rallied tenaciously to beat Sayedaty Sadaty and Quatre Bras in a tight finish; open to progress and his gameness will be an asset in the rematch.

6 MATNOOKH (IRE) (19)

3 Br c Sea The Stars (IRE) - Chantrea (IRE) (Dansili)

Official BHA Rating -

9 5 (131)

SHEIKH ABDULLAH ALMALEK ALSABAH William Buick

RICHARD FAHEY, Malton

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

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

Draw 14

Foaled 15.4.2021. HH Stablemate of Golden Mind; Sea The Stars colt who caught the eye at Windsor (6f, good to firm) where he was slowly away and got behind before finishing nicely for third of 11; evidently crying out for this longer trip and ought to improve; similar profile to Count Palatine. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 5/6/2023 it was reported that the horse was slowly away.

7 ODDYSSEY (GB) (23)

0 Ch c Ulysses (IRE) - Last Echo (IRE) (Whipper (USA))

Official BHA Rating -

9 5 (131)

PINNACLE THOROUGHBREDS 3 Jim Crowley

PATRICK OWENS, Newmarket

Groom - Evan Loades (Breeder - Culworth Grounds Farm)

DARK BLUE, BEIGE sleeves, DARK BLUE stars, BEIGE cap.

Draw 5

Foaled 5.3.2021. H Held by a few of these opponents on Yarmouth 7f form, having finished only seventh in that race, and he gave the impression he’s already crying out for further; well down the pecking order in this field. Official BHA Rating -

8 QUATRE BRAS (IRE) (23)

3 B c Sea The Stars (IRE) - Waitingfortheday (IRE) (Elzaam (AUS))

9 5 (131)

MR P. W. HARRIS Adam Kirby

JANE CHAPPLE-HYAM, Newmarket

Groom - Mark Bent (Breeder - Angela Roche)

EMERALD GREEN, RED sash, YELLOW sleeves, WHITE cap

Draw 6

Foaled 19.2.2021. HHH Nicely bred colt, being by Sea The Stars out of a Group 3 scorer, and cost 350,000gns as a yearling; duly made a promising debut at Yarmouth (7f, good to firm) where he kept on well for close third behind Lightning Leo and Sayedaty Sadaty; interesting with progress on the cards. Official BHA Rating -

The Chesham Stakes (Listed Race) - continued

9 SAYEDATY SADATY (IRE)

2 B c Anodin (IRE) - Bell Su River (Galileo (IRE))

(23)

9 5 (131)

AHMAD AL SHAIKH Oisin Murphy

ANDREW BALDING, Kingsclere

Groom - Diana Mahalhaes (Breeder - Mr Thomas Lines)

WHITE, EMERALD GREEN epaulets and star on cap.

Draw

10

Foaled 3.5.2021. HHH Has a relatively ordinary profile judged on sales price (€30,000 yearling) and pedigree; however, he’s in good hands and ran a promising race at Yarmouth (7f, good to firm) where he went down narrowly, splitting Lightning Leo and Quatre Bras; in the mix. Official BHA Rating -

10 WARNIE (IRE) (-)

B c Highland Reel (IRE) - Cumbfree (IRE) (Footstepsinthesand)

9 5 (131)

MR NATHAN PAUL BENNETT James McDonald

JOSEPH PATRICK O’BRIEN, Ireland

Groom - Aoife Monahan (Breeder - Glenanore Stud)

BLACK and ORANGE check, WHITE and BLACK check sleeves.

Draw

8

Foaled 23.3.2021. H Stablemate of Nemonte; 18,000gns yearling, 65,000gns 2yo; Highland Reel half-brother to 1m AW winner Mutaraafeq; dam French 9.7f AW winner (including 2yo) out of half-sister to Coventry winner Hellvelyn; debutant won this race last year but that was the first winning newcomer at Royal Ascot since 1996; tough test on debut. Official BHA Rating -

11 CAROLINA REAPER (GB) (13)

4 B f Too Darn Hot - Dark Promise (Shamardal (USA))

9 0 (126)

GALLOP RACING Jason Hart

CHARLIE JOHNSTON, Middleham (Breeder - Lordship Stud)

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

Draw

11

Foaled 10.3.2021. H Eyecatching fourth in newcomers’ event at Beverley (7.5f, good to firm) where she finished strongly having been slow to break and ended up in a difficult position; however, did not shape as if this slight drop in distance will suit. Official BHA Rating -

12 CONTENT (IRE) (16)

3 B f Galileo (IRE) - Mecca’s Angel (IRE) (Dark Angel (IRE))

9 0 (126)

WESTERBERG/MRS J MAGNIER/M TABOR/D SMITH W. M. Lordan

AIDAN O’BRIEN, Ireland

Groom - Jake Canny (Breeder - Coolmore)

MAROON, ROYAL BLUE hoop and sleeves, quartered cap.

Draw 16

Foaled 9.5.2021. HHHH The product of extremes, being by Galileo out of a dual Nunthorpe winner; will take after her sire judged on close third of six to shorter-priced stablemate at Leopardstown (7f, good) where she stayed on nicely to the line; one of two very promising contenders for Aidan O’Brien.

13 LA GUARIDA (IRE) (28)

31 Ch f New Bay - Whispered Dreams (USA) (Mr Greeley (USA))

Official BHA Rating -

9 0 (126)

AMO RACING LIMITED Kevin Stott

RICHARD HANNON, Marlborough

Groom - Alla Bakash (Breeder - Imperial Crown Syndicate)

VIOLET, WHITE quartered cap.

Draw 17

Foaled 12.3.2021. HHHH New Bay filly who scored comfortably at Goodwood (6f, good to firm) four weeks ago, building on Newmarket debut promise and showing strong form (next three home have won since); already a leading player on the figures and the longer distance should aid further development.

Official BHA Rating -

The Chesham Stakes (Listed Race) - continued

14 MAYMAY (FR) (22)

024 B f Cloth of Stars (IRE) - Desert Image (Beat Hollow)

9 0 (126)

NICK BRADLEY RACING 12 & PARTNER Benoit de la Sayette

KEVIN PHILIPPART DE FOY, Newmarket

Groom - Frances Richardson (Breeder - S.C.E.A. Haras Des Evees et al.)

WHITE, BLACK seams, WHITE sleeves, BLACK stars, WHITE cap, BLACK star.

Draw 3

Foaled 21.2.2021. H Ran well in the Woodcote at Epsom (6f, good to firm; finished fourth) most recently, shaping as if she’s ready for a crack at 7f; however, three defeats leave her looking vulnerable against numerous promising types in this field.

15 NEMONTE (IRE) (29)

1 Br f Ten Sovereigns (IRE) - Jumellea (IRE) (Zoffany (IRE))

Official BHA Rating -

9 0 (126)

REEVES THOROUGHBRED RACING/STEVEN ROCCO M. P. Sheehy

JOSEPH PATRICK O’BRIEN, Ireland

Groom - Louis Paillier (Breeder - Whisperview Trading Ltd)

WHITE, DARK GREEN diamond, WHITE R, GREEN and GOLD diamonds on sleeves, GREEN cap, WHITE visor.

Draw 2

Foaled 20.2.2021. HHH Needed every yard of the 6f trip in big-field maiden at the Curragh (on good ground) where she got up in the final strides, belying her 20-1 odds; sure to appreciate this longer trip and she’s one of many once-raced contestants who bring clear potential.

Official BHA Rating -

16 PEARLS AND RUBIES (USA) (13) 9 0 (126)

1 B f No Nay Never (USA) - Diamondsandrubies (IRE) (Fastnet Rock (AUS))

MRS RICHARD HENRY & MRS JOHN MAGNIER Ryan Moore

AIDAN O’BRIEN, Ireland

Groom - Aaron Moloney (Breeder - Premier Bloodstock)

DARK BLUE and EMERALD GREEN check, WHITE sleeves and cap.

Draw 7

Foaled 5.3.2021. HHHH Well-bredfilly,byNoNayNeveroutofa1m2fGroup1winnerforherconnections;dulymadeapromising debutatNavan(ongoodground)whereshegotupinthefinalstrideshavingneededeveryyardofthe5ftrip;shouldrelishthisstiffer test and looks open to any amount of progress; trainer has won this race six times; respected.

17 SNELLEN (IRE) (10)

1 B f Expert Eye - Illumined (IRE) (Sea The Moon (GER))

Official BHA Rating -

9 0 (126)

MR L. H. LAROCHE G. F. Carroll

GAVIN CROMWELL, Ireland

Groom - Justin Mc Govern (Breeder - Mr L. H. LaRoche)

D ROYAL BLUE, WHITE stars on sleeves and cap.

Draw 13

Foaled 10.2.2021. HHH Justified favouritism in 14-runner maiden at Limerick (7f, good to firm; hung left through apparent greenness) lastweek,themarketconfidenceduetoherbarriertrialperformanceatNaas(6f)whereshemadeallinafasttime;evidentlytalentedand she’s bred to perform well over C&D (sire’s Royal Ascot win came in the Jersey).

Result: 1st 2nd 3rd 4th

Distances: 1-2 2-3

Official BHA Rating -

Time: Min . Secs.

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 17

Standard Time: 1 min 30.34 secs

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

2022: HOLLOWAY BOY 2 9 5 Daniel Tudhope 40-1 (K R Burke) 13 ran

The Chesham Stakes (Listed Race) - continued

Race Summary:

Pearls And Rubies and Content are obvious players, being well-bred fillies from a yard that has a great record in the Chesham. They command major respect but plenty of the other runners are appealing types too, most notably GOLDEN MIND who should progress further and brings stacks of Royal Ascot potential through his pedigree. La Guarida (second choice) holds strong claims on form, while Nemonte (third choice) and Snellen are Irish maiden winners who look open to major progress. The rematch between Lightning Leo, Sayedaty Sadaty and Quatre Bras adds extra spice to a deep and very interesting renewal of this prize.

Race Predictor:

WARNIE

PEARLS AND RUBIES

LIGHNING LEO

Forecast:

9-4 Pearls And Rubies (USA), 7-1 Content (IRE), La Guarida (IRE)

12-1 Golden Mind (IRE), Nemonte (IRE), 14-1 Snellen (IRE), Matnookh (IRE)

16-1 Lightning Leo (GB), Sayedaty Sadaty (IRE), Quatre Bras (IRE), 33-1 Dallas Star (FR), Count Palatine (IRE), 50-1 Warnie (IRE), 66-1 Hot Fuss (IRE), Carolina Reaper (GB), Maymay (FR), 200-1 Oddyssey (GB)

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Royal Ascot Fashion Design Competition 2023

Following the inaugural launch of this competition in 2021, we were delighted this year to have LK Bennett, one of our Official Sponsors, on board to manufacture the winning entry, which was designed by Iola Gilder, a 15-year-old student from Garth Hill College, Bracknell. Her fabulous design can be seen to the right.

The competition invites students aged 15 and upwards to design an outfit to be worn in the Queen Anne Enclosure at Royal Ascot. We were thrilled with the number of entries this year, which included local design colleges, and the judges were particularly impressed by the quality of design on display given the age of the entrants.

As part of the prize, Iola visited LK Bennett’s HQ in London to choose fabrics and learn more about the design process. She was also invited to John Boyd Hats to collaborate on her hat design with Sarah Marshall, a leading milliner whose design features in the Royal Ascot Millinery Collection.

Look out for Iola today as she is attending Royal Ascot with her family to showcase her bespoke outfit.

Sarah Marshall at John Boyd Hats with Iola.

Iola with Thomasine Jordan, LKB Global Product & Design Director

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

The Jersey Stakes (Group

3)

Seven Furlongs (7f ) (1,400 metres) For Three Yrs Old (Class 1) Total prize fund £150000

(FOR CONDITIONS OF THIS RACE SEE PAGE 78)

Stalls - Centre

Owners Prize Money. Winner £66840; Second £27435; Third £13725; Fourth £6855; Fifth £3435; Sixth £1710. (Penalty Value £85065) A SS

1 MYSTERIOUS NIGHT (IRE) (65) 9 8 (134)

13311-0 B g Dark Angel (IRE) - Mistrusting (IRE) (Shamardal (USA))

GODOLPHIN William Buick

CHARLIE APPLEBY, Newmarket

Groom - Qadeer Mohammad (Breeder - Godolphin)

D BF ROYAL BLUE. Draw 13

HHHH Won a French Group 3 (7f, good to soft) last August and easily followed up in Canadian Grade 1 (1m, firm); carries 5lb penaltytodayandhassomethingtoproveafterhisreappearanceflopintheCraven,butgeldedsinceandwearsafirst-timetongue-tie, and he’s the sole runner for top trainer who has won the last two runnings; could bounce back with big run. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 20/4/2023 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run. Official BHA Rating 110

2 THE ANTARCTIC (IRE) (34) 9 6 (132)

2132-31 Gr c Dark Angel (IRE) - Anna Law (IRE) (Lawman (FR))

MAGNIER/TABOR/SMITH/WESTERBERG/BRANT Ryan Moore

AIDAN O’BRIEN, Ireland

Groom - Ranju Gaikwad (Breeder - Ballyphilip Stud)

DARK BLUE.

Draw 14

HHHHH Runner-up in Group 1 Middle Park (6f, good) on final 2yo start and left reappearance run behind when making all in Group 3 at Naas (6f, good) last month; carries 3lb penalty here and this brother to 5f superstar Battaash goes beyond a sprint trip for the first time, but there were some strong hints last year that he would be suited by 7f and he’s firmly in calculations.

3 AGE OF KINGS (IRE) (28)

21043-0 B c Kingman - Turret Rocks (IRE) (Fastnet Rock (AUS))

Official BHA Rating 112

9 3 (129)

WESTERBERG/MAGNIER/TABOR/SMITH/BRANT W. M. Lordan

AIDAN O’BRIEN, Ireland

Groom - Vasyl Kizlyak (Breeder - Farmleigh Bloodstock Ltd)

MAROON, ROYAL BLUE hoop and sleeves, quartered cap.

Draw 8

H Well-bred Kingman colt who could improve from last month’s reappearance in the Irish 2,000 Guineas, but he finished down the field and his 2yo form also suggests he’s up against it today.

Official BHA Rating 99

Form Owner Trainer st lb (lbs)

The Jersey Stakes (Group 3) - continued Form

Owner

4 ALEXANDER JOHN (IRE) (28)

336-000 B c Dick Whittington (IRE) - Central Force (Pivotal)

9 3 (129)

MR LUKE COMER Tom Marquand

LUKE COMER, Ireland

Groom - Derek Kelly (Breeder - Luke Comer)

MAROON and WHITE diabolo, WHITE sleeves, MAROON cap.

Draw 6

H Eight-race maiden who wasn’t disgraced at 200-1 in the Irish 2,000 Guineas but was soundly beaten in eighth and is hard to fancy here. Official BHA Rating 88

5 COVEY (GB) (28)

2111 B c Frankel - Quail (Pivotal)

9 3 (129)

JUDDMONTE Frankie Dettori

JOHN & THADY GOSDEN, Newmarket

Groom - Chan Khan (Breeder - Juddmonte Farms (East) Ltd)

D GREEN, PINK sash and cap, WHITE sleeves.

Draw 11

HHHH Impressed in 7f maiden/novice races (good to soft/AW) in the first part of spring and again had plenty in hand when making all in the competitive Silver Bowl Handicap at Haydock (1m, good to firm) last time; displayed obvious Group-race potential at Haydock and he has strong claims for his top yard. Official BHA Rating 100

6 EMPTY METAPHOR (IRE) (63)

46-41 B c James Garfield (IRE) - Swift Acclaim (IRE) (Acclamation)

9 3 (129)

MR MOHAMMED BIN HAMAD KHALIFA AL ATTIYAH Hollie Doyle

MOHAMMED BIN HAMAD KHALIFA AL ATTIYAH, Qatar

Grooms - Ikram Ali & Azamat Rahi (Breeder - Mrs Alison Lewis)

D MAROON, WHITE stars, striped sleeves, MAROON cap.

Draw 10

H Off the mark at the fourth attempt for Claire O’Connell in 7f maiden at Limerick in April (soft; unraced on faster) and sold for 70,000gns in May; makes stable debut in a first-time tongue-tie and has plenty to find. Official BHA Rating 86

7 ENFJAAR (IRE) (30)

1-1 B c Lope de Vega (IRE) - Tesoro (IRE) (Galileo (IRE))

9 3 (129)

SHADWELL ESTATE COMPANY LTD Jim Crowley

ROGER VARIAN, Newmarket

Groom - Saeed Ahmed (Breeder - James Wigan)

D ROYAL BLUE, WHITE epaulets, striped cap.

Draw 9

HHH Won on debut at Newmarket (7f, good to soft) last October and easily followed up on reappearance in Chelmsford novice (1m,AW)lastmonth;heisthrustintomuchhottercompanyherebutisintophandsanditremainstobeseenwherehislimitations lie; respected.

8 FLIGHT PLAN (GB) (49)

51-20 B c Night of Thunder (IRE) - Romp (Pivotal)

Official BHA Rating 98

9 3 (129)

CLIPPER LOGISTICS Daniel Tudhope

K. R. BURKE, Leyburn

Groom - Nadir Khan (Breeder - Miss K. J. Keir)

D GREY.

Draw 4

HH Won Newcastle novice (7f, AW) last November on second start and reappeared with close Listed second there (1m, AW); soft ground may not have suited when down the field in the 2000 Guineas and he retains potential on what is just his fifth start, but a chunk of improvement is needed. Official BHA Rating 102

The Jersey Stakes (Group 3) - continued

9 HOLGUIN (GB) (22)

032-222 Gr c Havana Grey - Roxie Lot (Exceed And Excel (AUS))

J PALMER-BROWN & PARTNER 2

ANDREW BALDING, Kingsclere

Groom - Rhys Fox (Breeder - Whitsbury Manor Stud)

BF BLACK and YELLOW diamonds, BLACK sleeves, YELLOW cap.

9 3 (129)

David Probert

Draw 1

HH Listed runner-up the last twice, at Haydock (7f, good to soft) then behind Olivia Maralda at Epsom (7f, good to firm; beaten just over 2l); can run well once more but there’s a suspicion he’ll find a few of these too good. Official BHA Rating 108

10 HOLLOWAY BOY (GB) (49)

12233-0 Ch c Ulysses (IRE) - Sultry (Pivotal)

9 3 (129)

MR NICK WHITE & MRS E BURKE Clifford Lee

K. R. BURKE, Leyburn

Groom - Emma Kettlewell (Breeder - Cheveley Park Stud Limited)

CD WHITE and RED (quartered), WHITE sleeves, RED stars, WHITE cap, RED star.

Draw 2

HHH Made a winning debut in the Listed Chesham over C&D (good to firm) on this card 12 months ago, then ran creditably in defeat in Group races on his next four starts; soundly beaten in the 2000 Guineas on reappearance but may have needed the run and he’s an each-way possible now back here. Official BHA Rating 109

11

QUAR SHAMAR (GER) (28)

0-16 Ch c Shamardal (USA) - Quariana (GER) (Lomitas)

9 3 (129)

ZHANG YUESHENG R. P. Whelan

MRS J. HARRINGTON, Ireland

(Breeder - Stiftung Gestut Fahrhof )

EMERALD GREEN, EMERALD GREEN and WHITE check sleeves, WHITE cap.

Draw 12

HHH Won at Dundalk (1m, AW) in April on his second start and creditable sixth in the Irish 2,000 Guineas (1m, good) last month, beaten about only 4l and hinting this drop back to 7f could be a good move; not ruled out.Official BHA Rating 104

12 STREETS

OF GOLD (IRE)

(22) 9 3 (129)

1111-63 B c Havana Gold (IRE) - Truly Honoured (Frankel)

J ALLISON & G C STEVENS Charles Bishop

EVE JOHNSON HOUGHTON, Blewbury

(Breeder - Vimal & Gillian Khosla)

D PINK and BLACK check, PINK sleeves, PINK cap, BLACK star.

Draw 3

HH Won all five 2yo starts (including two valuable sales races) and after a wind op he returned to form with Listed third at Epsom (7f, good to firm); however, he was behind Olivia Maralda and Holguin so has work to do. Official BHA Rating 105

13

THUNDERBEAR (IRE) (34) 9 3 (129)

610-414 B g Kodi Bear (IRE) - Speronella (Raven’s Pass (USA))

WILLIAM ARMITAGE & JWD PARTNERSHIP Jamie Spencer

JACK W DAVISON, Ireland

(Breeder - Killarkin Stud)

DARK GREEN, LIGHT BLUE armlets, LIGHT BLUE cap.

Draw 5

HHH HashadplentyofracingbutimprovedtowinClass4handicapatNottingham(6f,soft)lastmonththenbetterthanever when keeping on for Group 3 fourth at 50-1 behind The Antarctic at Naas (6f, good); judged on that latest evidence this return to 7f may suit and he’s not ruled out each-way. Official BHA Rating 107

The Jersey Stakes (Group 3) - continued

14 ZOOLOGY (GB) (63)

10-14 B c Zoustar (AUS) - Peach Melba (Dream Ahead (USA))

9 3 (129)

QATAR RACING LIMITED Oisin Murphy

JAMES FERGUSON, Newmarket

Groom - Sam Garcia (Breeder - R Kent & Executors of Lady Lonsdale)

D CLARET, GOLD braid, CLARET sleeves, CLARET cap, GOLD tassel.

Draw 7

HH Beat Covey, albeit with that rival was making his debut, in Southwell novice (7f, AW) in April when making it two wins from three starts; soft ground may not have been ideal when 9l fourth in the Group 3 Greenham at Newbury last time and he retains potential, but others look more compelling. Official BHA Rating 93

15 OLIVIA MARALDA (IRE) (22) 9 0 (126)

0120-01 B f Kodiac - Yajala (Fasliyev (USA))

AMO COUTINHO SYNDICATE Kevin Stott

ROGER VARIAN, Newmarket

Groom - Joe Scally (Breeder - Tally-Ho Stud)

D VIOLET, WHITE quartered cap.

Draw 15

HHHH 2yo highlight was her Group 2 second at the Curragh (7f, good) behind subsequent Irish 1,000 Guineas runner-up Meditate, and she returned to form on her second start for this yard when beating Holguin and Streets Of Gold to win Epsom Listed race (7f, good to firm) on Oaks day; convincing winner in that last race and that performance makes her one to consider. Official BHA Rating 109

Result: 1st 2nd 3rd 4th

Distances: 1-2 2-3 Time: Min . Secs.

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 15

Tongue Strap worn first time by No 1, 6. Tongue Strap worn by No 4. Running for the first time since Gelding No. 1.

Standard Time: 1 min 30.34 secs

Record Time: 1 min 24.28 secs by Galician age 4 wt 8-11 good to firm, 27/07/13

2022: NOBLE TRUTH (FR) 3 9 3 William Buick 4-1 (Charlie Appleby) 15 ran

Race Summary:

Ballydoyle contender THE ANTARCTIC ran well in 6f Group 1 races last year, while also shaping as though he could be even better at 7f, and he earns the vote on his first crack at this trip. Covey bolted up in the competitive Silver Bowl Handicap at Haydock last month and the Gosden runner stands out as an obvious danger. Canadian Grade 1 winner Mysterious Night may be able to return to form with a bang on his first run since being gelded, while Enfjaar and Olivia Maralda are others for the shortlist.

The Jersey Stakes (Group 3) - continued

Race Predictor:

AGE OF KINGS

OLVIA MARALDA

HOLLOWAY BOY

Forecast:

11-4 Covey (GB), 7-1 The Antarctic (IRE), 15-2 Enfjaar (IRE), 8-1 Olivia Maralda (IRE),

11-1 Mysterious Night (IRE), 14-1 Holloway Boy (GB), 18-1 Holguin (GB), 22-1 Quar Shamar (GER), Zoology (GB), 25-1 Flight Plan (GB), 33-1 Streets of Gold (IRE), Thunderbear (IRE), 50-1 Age of Kings (IRE), 200-1 Alexander John (IRE), Empty Metaphor (IRE)

Emergency Procedures

Ascot Racecourse has significant security measures in place to ensure your safety, comfort and enjoyment. However, should an incident occur which is beyond our control, it is important that you are aware of how we intend to look after you in the event of an emergency.

If a situation requires a partial or full evacuation of the racecourse or grandstand, announcements will be broadcast and stewards will undertake the responsibility of directing you to a place of safety; please leave the area as directed quickly and quietly under the guidance of our stewards.

The evacuation procedures have been carefully planned to lead you to a safe area. It may give you some peace of mind if you pre-plan an agreed meeting place just in case you become separated from your party.

If we are unable to re-occupy the evacuated area for any reason, you will be notified immediately. If it is considered safe to do so, you will be invited to return to your car or coach.

If you have any concerns regarding safety or security please raise this with a member of our team.

Thank you.

The Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes

15

OF THE LAST 20 WINNERS

HAD ALREADY WON A

GROUP RACE

15

OF THE LAST 25 WINNERS HAD ALREADY WON A RACE DURING THE CURRENT SEASON

3 OF THE LAST 10 WINNERS

RAN IN THE DUKE OF YORK STAKES AT YORK’S DANTE FESTIVAL IN MAY

9 OF THE LAST 10 WINNERS

WERE AGED EITHER 4 OR 5 YEARS OLD

8/1

THE AVERAGE WINNING STARTING PRICE IN THE LAST 10 Y E A R S

Feature Race Analysis

Artorius heads the betting for Australia, with last year’s third hoping to go two better for top jockey James McDonald. He will likely prove a popular selection and arrives here in fine form. Hong Kong is well represented by Wellington, with in-form man Ryan Moore booked to ride. He’s regarded as one of the top sprinters when at home and will be hoping to prove that on the biggest stage today.

Highfield Princess was narrowly denied by Bradsell in the King’s Stand on Tuesday and the mare has to be respected if not feeling the effects of that run. Kinross was a revelation last year, winning four races on the bounce for Ralph Beckett and Ryan Moore. His last domestic success came at Ascot in the QIPCO British Champions Day Sprint and we know he acts well over course and distance, so has to enter calculations.

Sacred made a fine return to the track at Lingfield, defeating the reopposing Sandrine by 2 1/4 lengths. Her top-level wins have all come over seven furlongs, so it remains to be seen whether she is as effective over this trip . Rohaan needs no introduction here at Royal Ascot, the five-year-old is a fan favourite here but this does represent his most difficult assignment at the Royal Meeting so far. Art Power finished third in this race two years ago and comes into the race after a good win at the Curragh, this is a much deeper race but it would be no surprise to see him run well. Cannonball failed to land a blow in the King’s Stand and connections will be hoping first time cheek pieces can make him more competitive this time around.

Last year’s winner Naval Crown

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

The Queen Elizabeth II

Jubilee Stakes (Group 1) (British Champions Series)

Six Furlongs (6f ) (1,200 metres) For Four Yrs Old And Upwards

(Class 1) Total prize fund £1000000

(FOR CONDITIONS OF THIS RACE SEE PAGE 78)

Stalls - Centre

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

Form Owner Trainer Age st lb (lbs)

1 AL SUHAIL (GB) (91)

530-113 B g Dubawi (IRE) - Shirocco Star (Shirocco (GER))

6 9 5 (131)

GODOLPHIN William Buick

CHARLIE APPLEBY, Newmarket

Groom - Vinod Pillay (Breeder - Meon Valley Stud)

ROYAL BLUE.

Draw 12

HHHHH Better than ever as a 6yo, quickening well to win two 7f events at Meydan early this year, the first of them a Group 2; showed he’s at least as good over 6f with a close third of 15 in Group 1 there (good ground; also handles good to firm and soft) when last seen in March; unexposed at this trip and represents the winning stable from 2019 and 2022; high on the list.

Official BHA Rating 118

2 ARTORIUS (AUS) (98) 5 9 5 (131)

6336-14 Br h Flying Artie (AUS) - Gracie’s Lass (AUS) (Redoute’s Choice (AUS))

NEWGATE, CHINA HORSE CLUB & PARTNERS James McDonald ANTHONY & SAM FREEDMAN, Australia (Breeder - Mr G. J. Perry) D RED, YELLOW stars, halved sleeves, RED cap with WHITE Newgate logo.

Draw 8

HHHH Top-class performer, third in this race (good to firm; finished strongly, beaten under a length) and the July Cup last summer; even better back in Australia this year, achieving a career-best RPR when winning the Group 1 Canterbury Stakes (6.5f, good to soft) in March; close fourth in 7.5f Group 1 two weeks later; has very solid credentials and unlikely to be far away.

Official BHA Rating 116

3 ART POWER (IRE) (28) 6 9 5 (131)

0366-01 Gr g Dark Angel (IRE) - Evening Time (IRE) (Keltos (FR))

KING POWER RACING CO LTD Oisin Murphy

TIM EASTERBY, Malton

Groom - Liam Pearson (Breeder - Owenstown Bloodstock Ltd)

C D ROYAL BLUE, WHITE hoop, striped sleeves, WHITE cap, ROYAL BLUE star.

Draw 11

HHH Burst on to the scene as a 3yo, when his wins included the Palace of Holyroodhouse Handicap at this meeting, and he’s still capable of very smart form three years on, bolting up in a Group 2 at the Curragh (6f, good) four weeks ago; however, he is 0-9 in Group 1s and was only eighth of 18 to Kinross in last autumn’s Champions Sprint over this C&D.

Official BHA Rating 114

The Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes (Group 1) (British Champions Series) - continued

4 BIG INVASION (USA) (14) 4 9 5 (131)

113-102 B c Declaration of War (USA) - Curls in Place (USA) (Curlin (USA))

REEVES THOROUGHBRED RACING Jim Crowley CHRISTOPHE CLEMENT, USA

Groom - Jake McEntee (Breeder - J. O’Meara)

WHITE, GREEN diamond frame WHITE R, GREEN and GOLD diamonds on sleeves, GREEN cap.

Draw 7

HHHH Very smart US colt whose ascent through the ranks last season included a six-timer; showed he’s up to the highest level when a close second of 14 in Grade 1 at Belmont (6f, firm; unraced on softer) two weeks ago; tends to do his best work late on and Ascot’s stiff 6f could suit him well; has to be seriously considered.

111

5 CANNONBALL (AUS) (4) 4 9 5 (131)

043-130 Ch c Capitalist (AUS) - Golconda (AUS) (Snitzel (AUS))

JAMES HARRON BLOODSTK COLT PARTNERSHIP Daniel Tudhope PETER & PAUL SNOWDEN, Australia

Groom - Thibaut Cousin (Breeder - China Horse Club Racing Pty Ltd, Sf Bloo)

DARK GREEN, GOLD epaulets.

Draw 4

HH Won a Group 3 handicap at Rosehill (5.5f, good) on debut for this yard in March but has come up short in Group 1s since, finishing last of 17 in Tuesday’s King’s Stand; now swaps blinkers for cheekpieces; others have far more obvious claims.

Official BHA Rating 107

6 COEUR DE PIERRE (FR) (20) 7 9 5 (131)

0/1231-0 B g Zanzibari (USA) - Twilight Tear (Rock of Gibraltar (IRE))

ECURIE PANDORA RACING & A. MOUKNASS Tony Piccone MAURICIO DELCHER SANCHEZ, France

Grooms - Kathleen Maillard & Lucie Launet (Breeder - Haras de Grandcamp Earl)

D YELLOW and ROYAL BLUE check, ROYAL BLUE sleeves, YELLOW armlets, ROYAL BLUE cap.

Draw 5

HH One of the best French sprinters, his peaks including a close third in the Group 1 Abbaye (5f, very soft) and a win in a Chantilly Group 3 (6f, soft) last autumn; had an excuse for a below-par reappearance run (short of room several times) but he would need to hit a new high to make an impact here and fast ground would be an unknown on his first run outside France. Official BHA Rating 110

7 EMARAATY ANA (GB) (38) 7 9 5 (131)

06322-0 B g Shamardal (USA) - Spirit of Dubai (IRE) (Cape Cross (IRE))

SHEIKH MOHAMMED OBAID AL MAKTOUM Neil Callan

KEVIN RYAN, Hambleton

Groom - Umar Muhammad (Breeder - Rabbah Bloodstock Limited)

D YELLOW, large BLACK spots and spots on cap.

Draw 14

HH High class on his day, as he showed when winning the Group 1 Sprint Cup at Haydock in 2021, and as recently as last November he went close in the Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint; however, he was weak in the market and a remote last of nine finishers in the Duke Of York Stakes on this year’s reappearance (has had wind surgery since); well held in this race 12 months ago too. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 17/5/2023 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run. Official BHA Rating 113

8 KHAADEM (IRE) (28) 7 9 5 (131)

40-0603 Br g Dark Angel (IRE) - White Daffodil (IRE) (Footstepsinthesand)

MRS FITRI HAY Jamie Spencer

CHARLES HILLS, Lambourn

Groom - Violet Barton (Breeder - Yeomanstown Stud)

D PINK, EMERALD GREEN chevron, halved sleeves, EMERALD GREEN and PINK quartered cap.

Draw 2

HH Smart in his prime, with a Stewards’ Cup, a Newmarket Group 3 and a Goodwood Group 2 to his name; wasn’t beaten far by Run To Freedom in Listed race at Salisbury last time, but he has been found wanting in eight Group 1s (unplaced each time) and is unlikely to make it ninth time lucky. Official BHA Rating 108

The Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes (Group 1) (British Champions Series) - continued

9 KINROSS (GB) (231)

211113- B g Kingman - Ceilidh House (Selkirk (USA))

6 9 5 (131)

MR MARC CHAN Frankie Dettori

RALPH BECKETT, Kimpton Down

Groom - Josie Mansell (Breeder - Lawn Stud)

CD MAUVE, GOLD chevron hoop, WHITE sleeves, PURPLE stars, WHITE cap, PURPLE star. Draw 1

HHHH Tough, high-quality performer who won his last four races in Europe last season (6f/7f on ground ranging from good to firm to very soft), notablytheGroup1ForetatLongchampandChampionsSprintoverthisC&D;roundedoff2022withafinethirdfromawidedrawintheBreeders’ Cup Mile; leading contender if ready to do himself full justice after nearly eight months off.

10 ROHAAN (IRE) (28)

40314-0 B g Mayson - Vive Les Rouges (Acclamation)

119

5 9 5 (131)

MR KIERAN MCCABE & MR PAUL BYRNE Adam Kirby

DAVID EVANS, Abergavenny

Groom - Wendy Steele (Breeder - Liam Phelan)

CD DARK BLUE, WHITE star and sleeves. Draw 10

HHH Comes alive at Ascot and won back-to-back runnings of the Wokingham in 2021 and 2022; showed he’s well worth his place in Group 1 events with fine fourths in Prix Maurice de Gheest at Deauville and Champions Sprint over this C&D (first home on unfavoured far side) in the second half of last year; presumably rusty when well below form behind Run To Freedom at Salisbury on reappearance; handles all types of ground; big player on his best form.

Official BHA Rating 112

11 RUN TO FREEDOM (GB) (28) 5 9 5 (131)

1042-41 B h Muhaarar - Twilight Mistress (Bin Ajwaad (IRE))

MR GODFREY WILSON Dane O’Neill

HENRY CANDY, Wantage

Groom - Anil Pillay (Breeder - Mrs C. R. D. Wilson)

D WHITE, EMERALD GREEN stars, sleeves and stars on cap.

Draw

13

HHH Certainly bred for the job, being a half-brother by 2015 Commonwealth Cup winner Muhaarar to Twilight Son, who won this race for Henry Candy the following year; only tenth at 100-1 in it last year but has improved since, beating all bar Kinross in the Champions Sprint over C&D last autumn and getting up late on in a Salisbury Listed race four weeks ago; equally effective on good to firm and good to soft (unraced on extremes); each-way hopes. Official BHA Rating 113

12 THE ASTROLOGIST (AUS) (14) 7 9 5 (131)

1-06202 B g Zoustar (AUS) - Aquada (AUS) (Flying Spur (AUS))

BENNETT RACING Damian Lane

LEON & TROY CORSTENS, Australia

Groom - Beau Wright (Breeder - Rangal Park Stud)

D BLACK, ORANGE check, Bennett Racing Logo, WHITE check sleeves, check cap.

Draw 6

HHH Australian-trained 7yo; just one win from his last 19 outings but he comes into the reckoning on his head second in the Group 1 Al Quoz Sprint at Meydan (6f, good; strong-travelling Al Suhail a close third) in March and wasn’t disgraced in a messy 7f Group 3 at Haydock last time out; headgear back on for the first time since last autumn; could make the frame. Official BHA Rating 115

13 WELLINGTON (AUS) (55) 7 9 5 (131)

61-2323 B g All Too Hard (AUS) - Mihiri (AUS) (More Than Ready (USA))

MR & MRS MICHAEL CHENG & JEFFREY CHENG Ryan Moore

RICHARD GIBSON, Hong Kong

(Breeder - Kia Ora Stud Pty Ltd, David Paraldise &)

D YELLOW, RED chevron hoop, LIGHT BLUE and Red quartered sleeves, LIGHT BLUE cap, Red chevron hoop.

Draw 15

HHHH Durable 6f/7f performer with 12 wins to his name from 23 attempts; has found the current Hong Kong superstar Lucky Sweynesse too strong in his four races this year, bit below par when third of eight in Group 1 last time out, but would have leading claims if able to translate the pick of his Sha Tin form (unraced elsewhere) to Ascot. Official BHA Rating 118

The Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes (Group 1) (British Champions Series) - continued

Form Owner Trainer Age st lb (lbs)

14 HIGHFIELD PRINCESS (FR) (4) 6 9 2 (128)

1114-22 B m Night of Thunder (IRE) - Pure Illusion (IRE) (Danehill (USA))

TRAINERS HOUSE ENTERPRISES LTD

JOHN QUINN, Malton

(Breeder - Trainers House Enterprises Ltd)

C D BF RED, YELLOW star.

Jason Hart

Draw 16

HHHH Tremendous mare who hit new heights when notching the 5f Group 1 Nunthorpe/Flying Five double in the second half of last year; has looked as good as ever this season, second in the Duke Of York (6f, good) before filling the same position in Tuesday’s King’s Stand here (intimidated by wayward winner, pair clear); major player if giving her running for the second time in a week.

STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 20/6/2023 it was reported that the horse suffered interference. Official BHA Rating 119

15 SACRED (GB) (42)

55612-1 B m Exceed And Excel (AUS) - Sacre Caroline (USA) (Blame (USA))

CHEVELEY PARK STUD

5 9 2 (128)

WILLIAM HAGGAS, Newmarket

Groom - Azarudeen Mohammed Ali (Breeder - Cheveley Park Stud Limited)

RED, WHITE sash, ROYAL BLUE cap.

Tom Marquand

Draw 3

HHHH Gifted mare with Listed, Group 3 and Group 2 wins over 7f, looking at least as good as ever with an easy reappearance AW success at Lingfield six weeks ago; that should have put her spot-on for a second attempt at this race (beaten only 1l into fifth on reappearance last year when she got going just too late to land a blow); considered best on good ground or firmer; big shout.

16 SANDRINE (GB) (28)

3130-25 B f Bobby’s Kitten (USA) - Seychelloise (Pivotal)

Official BHA Rating 113

4 9 2 (128)

MISS K. RAUSING David Probert

ANDREW BALDING, Kingsclere

Groom - Kathleen Maher (Breeder - Miss K. Rausing)

CD BF WHITE, EMERALD GREEN hoops, WHITE sleeves and cap.

Draw 9

HH Won the Albany at this meeting as a 2yo and had her finest hour when beating Kinross a neck to win the Group 2 Lennox Stakes at Goodwood (7f, good; handles any ground) last summer; respectable efforts behind Sacred at Lingfield (Group 3) and Run To Freedom at Salisbury (Listed) this season, but she’ll need a career best by some way to land this ultra-competitive Group 1. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 27/5/2023 it was reported that the horse hung left handed.

Result: 1st 2nd 3rd 4th

Official BHA Rating 107

Distances: 1-2 2-3 Time: Min . Secs.

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 16

Visor worn by No 2, 12. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 5. Hood worn by No 1.

Tongue Strap worn by No 5, 12, 15 Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 11.

Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 7.

Standard Time: 1 min 14.90 secs

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

2022: NAVAL CROWN 4 9 5 James Doyle 33-1 (Charlie Appleby) 24 ran

The Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes (Group 1) (British Champions Series) - continued

Race Summary:

A truly international field with contenders from Australia, the USA, France and Hong Kong, but the prize can go to Charlie Appleby’s Newmarket stable for the third time in five years, with the thriving 6yo AL SUHAIL looking to have a fair bit in his favour Campaigned as a miler earlier in his career, he’s better at 7f and travelled so strongly in the Al Quoz Sprint at Meydan in March that 6f could now be his optimum trip. Highfield Princess, arguably unlucky in the King’s Stand on Tuesday, is a strong second choice, with last year’s third Artorius again feared and Hong Kong raider Wellington a threat if transferring his best form from Sha Tin to Ascot. Big Invasion, another making his British debut, must also be considered, along with Sacred, the reappearing Kinross and course specialist Rohaan.

Race Predictor:

HIGHFIELD PRINCESS

ROHAAN

ART POWER

Forecast:

4-1 Artorius (AUS), 6-1 Highfield Princess (FR), Wellington (AUS), 8-1 Kinross (GB), Sacred (GB), 12-1 Rohaan (IRE), 16-1 Al Suhail (GB), Art Power (IRE), 20-1 Big Invasion (USA), Sandrine (GB), 25-1 Run To Freedom (GB), 33-1 Coeur de Pierre (FR), 40-1 The Astrologist (AUS), Cannonball (AUS), Emaraaty Ana (GB), 66-1 Khaadem (IRE)

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Royal Ascot Local Schools Art Competition 2023

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Frankie Dettori at Royal Ascot

With 77 Royal Ascot victories to his name, and hoping to add more in his final year, Frankie Dettori is the second most successful jockey ever at the Royal Meeting. A favourite with the crowd, who adore his charm, enthusiasm and trademark flying dismount, he will be much missed in the future. But for now, let’s remember some of his key Royal Ascot moments:

1987 - Frankie has his first Royal Ascot ride on Merle in the Royal Hunt Cup, finishing sixth

1990 - His first winner - Markofdistinction in the Queen Anne Stakes

1992 - First Gold Cup victory on Drum Taps

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

1995 - Frankie’s only Royal Ascot winner for Queen Elizabeth II - Phantom Gold in the Ribblesdale Stakes

1995 - So Factual wins the Cork & Orrery Stakes, Frankie’s first winner at the Royal Meeting for Godolphin

1997 - Leading rider at Royal Ascot for the first time. He also claims the title in 1998 and 1999

2000 - Frankie misses riding at Royal Ascot following a plane crash but is in attendance on crutches to see Dubai Millennium win the Prince of Wales’s Stakes

2001 - Back in the Royal Ascot Winners’ Enclosure on Fantastic Light in the Prince of Wales’s Stakes

2003 - Leading rider at the Royal Meeting again and also in 2004

2011 - Rewilding wins an epic renewal of the Prince of Wales’s Stakes beating So You Think

2015 - 50th Royal Ascot winner with Osaila in the Sandringham Stakes

2015 - Undrafted wins the Diamond Jubilee Stakes – a first winner for Wesley Ward

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

2019 - Leading rider for the first time since 2004 with seven winners over the week

2020 - Alpine Star wins the Coronation Stakes meaning Frankie has won all eight Group 1 races at Royal Ascot, a unique feat

2022 - Inspiral wins the Coronation Stakes, his most recent winner taking him to 77 in total

Other noticeable achievements:

- Second winning most jockey of all time at Royal Ascot with 77 winners – only behind Lester Piggott on 116

- Leading rider seven times at Royal Ascot

- Eight Gold Cup victories

- Most successful jockey in the Ribblesdale Stakes with eight victories

- Most successful jockey in the Queen Anne Stakes with seven victories

- Ridden a Royal Ascot winner in 27 separate years

Information correct before Royal Ascot 2023

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

The Hardwicke Stakes

(Group 2)

One Mile About Four Furlongs (2,392 metres)

SWINLEY (11f abt 211yds)

For Four Yrs Old And Upwards

(Class 1) Total prize fund £250000

(FOR CONDITIONS OF THIS RACE SEE PAGE 78)

Stalls - Inside

Owners Prize Money. Winner £111400; Second £45725; Third £22875; Fourth £11425; Fifth £5725; Sixth £2850. (Penalty Value £141775) A SS

Form Owner Trainer Age st lb (lbs)

1 ARDAKAN (GB) (91) 4 9 3 (129)

034-324 Gr or Ro c Reliable Man - Alaskakonigin (GER) (Sternkoenig (IRE))

BENNETT RACING James McDonald

MARCO BOTTI, Newmarket (Breeder - Gestut Rottgen)

BLACK and ORANGE check, WHITE and BLACK check sleeves.

Draw 6

HH Successful in last year’s Italian Derby when with a German yard; consistent efforts over 1m6f/2m at Meydan for new stable this year, most recently fourth in Group 2 contest; doesn’t shape as if he’s crying out for this return to 1m4f; faces a tough assignment on ratings to boot. Official BHA Rating 110

2 CHANGINGOFTHEGUARD (IRE) (44) 4 9 3 (129)

2/1151-3 B c Galileo (IRE) - Lady Lara (IRE) (Excellent Art)

WESTERBERG/MRS J MAGNIER/M TABOR/D SMITH Ryan Moore

AIDAN O’BRIEN, Ireland

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

CD BF MAROON, ROYAL BLUE hoop and sleeves, quartered cap.

Draw 1

HHH Front-running Ballydoyle colt who held on narrowly from wayward Grand Alliance in the King Edward VII Stakes at this meeting last year (1m4f, good to firm; final 3yo start), following his fifth-place finish in the Derby; may still have more to offer and looks interesting back here with Chester reappearance (third in the Ormonde; seemed to need the run) under his belt.

Official BHA Rating 109

3 DEAUVILLE LEGEND (IRE) (235) 4 9 3 (129)

121214- B g Sea The Stars (IRE) - Soho Rose (IRE) (Hernando (FR))

MR BONIFACE HO KA KUI Daniel Muscutt

JAMES FERGUSON, Newmarket

Groom - Mark O’Reilly (Breeder - G. B. Partnership)

D WHITE, RED epaulets and armlets.

Draw 3

HHH Progressive and has a solid record; won Group 3 Bahrain Trophy at Newmarket (1m5f, good to firm) and Group 2

Great Voltigeur at York (1m4f, good) last summer, then ran creditably when favourite for the Melbourne Cup; may well improve further this year and has possibilities on reappearance.

Official BHA Rating 116

The Hardwicke Stakes (Group 2) - continued

4 GRAND ALLIANCE (IRE) (63) 4 9 3 (129)

02053-1 B g Churchill (IRE) - Endless Love (IRE) (Dubai Destination (USA))

MRS SUSAN ROY

CHARLIE FELLOWES, Newmarket

Groom - Lily Waites (Breeder - Mrs S. M. Roy) D MAUVE.

William Buick

Draw 2

HH Quirky sort who might have collared Changingoftheguard in the King Edward VII over C&D 12 months ago had he kept a true line; regained the winning thread in Group 3 at Newbury (1m4f, soft) on sole outing this term, despite again hanging badly left in latter stages; this is a harder task. Official BHA Rating 106

5 HUKUM (IRE) (30)

21/101-1 B h Sea The Stars (IRE) - Aghareed (USA) (Kingmambo (USA))

SHADWELL ESTATE COMPANY LTD

6 9 3 (129)

Jim Crowley

OWEN BURROWS, Lambourn

Groom - Arif Mohammed (Breeder - Shadwell Estate Company Limited)

CD ROYAL BLUE, WHITE epaulets, striped cap.

Draw 4

HHHH Raced mainly on good/softer; multiple winner at 1m4f-1m6f; displayed surprising versatility by turning over Desert Crown in the Brigadier Gerard Stakes over 1m2f at Sandown last month, when having first run since readily beating Pyledriver in the 2022 Coronation Cup; solid record over C&D includes a handicap success at this meeting in 2020 and good third in this race the following year; better horse now and holds leading claims back up in trip. Official BHA Rating 122

6 PYLEDRIVER (GB) (336) 6 9 3 (129)

12/0421- B h Harbour Watch (IRE) - La Pyle (FR) (Le Havre (IRE))

LA PYLE PARTNERSHIP P. J. McDonald

WILLIAM MUIR & CHRIS GRASSICK, Lambourn

Groom - Babu Singh (Breeder - Knox & Wells Limited & R. Devlin)

CD EMERALD GREEN, WHITE disc and sleeves, RED cap.

Draw 5

HHH Won the 2021 Coronation Cup but proved no match for Hukum in same contest last year; finished in front of that rival at Meydan the time before, however; landed the 2022 King George over C&D (on fast ground) when last seen but the race fell apart with most rivals failing to show their form; had a couple of setbacks since and may need this outing to put him spot-on for another crack at the July showpiece.

Official BHA Rating 124

7 WEST WIND BLOWS (IRE) (13) 4 9 3 (129)

1613-31 B g Teofilo (IRE) - West Wind (Machiavellian (USA))

MR ABDULLA AL MANSOORI Jamie Spencer

SIMON & ED CRISFORD, Newmarket (Breeder - Godolphin)

YELLOW, DARK BLUE sleeves, YELLOW stars, YELLOW cap, DARK BLUE star.

Draw 7

HH Gelded prior to Group 3 win at Longchamp (good to soft) two weeks ago, taking strike-rate over 1m2f to 4-5; not disgraced in Jockey Club Stakes the time before but that took his 1m4f record to 0-3 and he should be more interesting when back down in distance.

8

Official BHA Rating 111

FREE WIND (IRE) (37) 5 9 0 (126)

1211/1-1 B m Galileo (IRE) - Alive Alive Oh (Duke of Marmalade (IRE))

MR GEORGE STRAWBRIDGE Frankie Dettori

JOHN & THADY GOSDEN, Newmarket

Groom - Lucy Conuel (Breeder - Mrs Sue Ann Foley)

D WHITE, EMERALD GREEN hoop.

Draw 8

HHHHH Talented daughter of Galileo; acts on soft and good to firm ground; overcame severe interference to win the Lancashire Oaks at Haydock (1m4f) on sole run last season; followed up in the Middleton at York (1m2f; another Group 2) on 2023 reappearance, taking career record to 6-8 and beating Rogue Millennium who gave the form a timely boost by winning the Duke Of Cambridge Stakes here on Wednesday; very productive and could well rate higher still; highly respected back up in trip. Official BHA Rating 115

The Hardwicke Stakes (Group 2) - continued

Result: 1st 2nd 3rd 4th

Distances: 1-2 2-3 Time: Min . Secs.

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 8

Tongue Strap worn by No 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 1, 4.

Standard Time: 2 mins 35.37 secs

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

2022: BROOME (IRE) 6 9 3 Ryan Moore 6-1 (Aidan O’Brien) 7 ran

Race Summary:

Productive mare FREE WIND (nap) is 3-3 since upped to Group 2 level and, in receipt of the 3lb allowance back against males, is taken to extend her winning sequence. She should be suited by the step back up to 1m4f and, from a figures perspective, gives the firm impression she can rate higher still. Hukum, whose Sandown success shows that he retains all of his high-class ability, is feared most on form. Deauville Legend (third choice) and Changingoftheguard are interesting contestants who remain open to further progress Pyledriver has the ability to play a huge role but may need this reappearance run.

Race Predictor: HUKUM

CHANGINGOFTHEGUARD

FREE WIND

Forecast:

2-1 Hukum (IRE), 11-4 Free Wind (IRE), 13-2 Deauville Legend (IRE), 8-1 Pyledriver (GB), 11-1 Changingoftheguard (IRE), 20-1 West Wind Blows (IRE), 33-1 Ardakan (GB), Grand Alliance (IRE)

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Equine Welfare at Royal Ascot

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

A new initiative at Royal Ascot this year will see enhanced pre-race examinations carried out on every horse running throughout the week. The process involves:

• A cardiac assessment

• A trot up over 25 metres in a straight line

• An examination of the musculoskeletal system

These examinations are designed to support the work of the whole sport to reduce avoidable risk, adding an extra layer of protection so we know horses are lining up in the best possible health post-travel.

Ascot has invested significant amounts to improve equine welfare in recent years

During the 2004-2006 redevelopment a safer racetrack was created by cambering the home and old paddock bends and removing the road crossings over the track.

In 2016, further improvements to equine welfare provision 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 specifically qualified equine vets are on duty every day at Royal Ascot who are dedicated to the welfare of all the horses.

During each race, vets follow the runners by car and can respond to and attend an incident generally within a minute – as fast as the paramedic teams responsible for jockeys.

Record Times

No Nay Never - 58.80 seconds - 2013 Norfolk Stakes

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

Rajasinghe - 1 min 12.39 seconds - 2017 Coventry Stakes

Blue Point - 1 min 11.05 seconds - 2017 Pavilion Stakes

Pinatubo - 1 min 25.73 seconds - 2019 Chesham Stakes

Galician - 1 min 24.28 seconds - 2013 International

Joshua Tree - 1 min 39.55 seconds - 2009 Royal Lodge Stakes

Alpha Centauri - 1 min 35.89 seconds - 2018 Coronation Stakes

Ribchester - 1 min 36.60 seconds - 2017 Queen Anne Stakes

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

Novellist -2 mins 24.60 seconds - 2013 King George VI And Queen Elizabeth Stakes

Kew Gardens - 3 mins 0.89 seconds - 2018 Queen’s Vase

Mizzou - 3 mins 24.12 seconds - 2015 Sagaro Stakes

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

Pallasator - 4 mins 45.24 secs - 2018 Queen Alexandra Stakes

Longines, The Official Timekeeper of Ascot Racecourse, are generously offering one of their watches to the connections – owner, trainer, jockey and groom –of a horse which breaks a track record here during the 2023 Flat season. These will be indicated in yellow as the season progresses.

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

The Wokingham Stakes

(Heritage Handicap)

Six Furlongs (6f ) (1,200 metres) For Three Yrs Old And Upwards

(Class 2) Total prize fund £175000

(FOR CONDITIONS OF THIS RACE SEE PAGE 79)

Stalls - Centre

Owners Prize Money. Winner £71103; Second £35560; Third £17780; Fourth £8890; Fifth £4445; Sixth £2223. (Penalty Value £90195) 25 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10. SS Form Owner Trainer Age st lb (lbs)

1 FLAMING RIB (IRE) (55) 4 9 12 (138)

040-100 B c Ribchester (IRE) - Suddenly (GER) (Excelebration (IRE))

DALE DOLAN DOOLEY OWEN Pierre-Louis Jamin (3)

HUGO PALMER, Malpas

Groom - Paul Dell (Breeder - Kildaragh Stud)

D DARK BLUE, GREY triple diamond. Draw 12

HH Very good second of 20 in Group 1 Commonwealth Cup over C&D (good to firm) last June; has had some excuses since but he picked up a valuable prize at Doha in February and the return to this track on drying ground is in his favour; carrying top weight is still a big ask. Official BHA Rating 110

2 KING’S LYNN (GB) (44) 6 9 9 (135)

0040-02 B g Cable Bay (IRE) - Kinematic (Kyllachy)

HM THE KING & HM THE QUEEN Harry Davies (3) ANDREW BALDING, Kingsclere

Groom - Agnes Teglas (Breeder - The Queen)

D BF PURPLE, GOLD braid, SCARLET sleeves, BLACK velvet cap, GOLD fringe.

Draw 2

HHHH Versatileground-wise;hasn’tperhapsgoneonquiteashopedsincerunningablinderintheGroup1King’sStandhere in 2021 before again denied a clear run when a close third in this race four days later; however, he finished close up in his first handicap since, at Chester in May, and his earlier form at this meeting makes him of interest. Official BHA Rating 107

3 CHIPSTEAD (GB) (28) 5 9 8 (134)

1210-01 B h Mayson - Charlotte Rosina (Choisir (AUS))

HOMECROFT, CRAMPSIE & SULLIVAN Frederick Larson (3) ROGER TEAL, Lambourn

Groom - Megan Jordan (Breeder - Tony Hirschfeld)

D DARK BLUE, GREY and DARK BLUE diabolo on sleeves.

Draw 6

HH Hasgotintohisstrideasahandicappersincetheautumn,firstpastthepostinthePortland(extended5f,soft;demotedforinterference), and his York win in May (5f, good to firm) suggests the handicapper hasn’t touched him yet; stays 6f at a lower level but this race is a different matter; taken out of the King’s Stand on Tuesday with a vet’s certificate. Official BHA Rating 106

The Wokingham Stakes (Heritage Handicap) - continued

4 DUCA DI COMO (IRE) (34) 8 9 7 (133)

11201-1 Br g Clodovil (IRE) - Quality Love (USA) (Elusive Quality (USA))

STALL COMO Elione Chaves

MS C. ERICHSEN, Norway (Breeder - Crone Stud Farms Ltd)

RED, WHITE cross, WHITE sleeves, RED armlets, WHITE cap.

Draw 14

H Norwegian sprinter with a strike-rate that his rivals can only dream of, 21-34 (7f to about 1m), including Group 3 and multiple Listed wins; hard to weigh up against the local specialists in his first 6f run for two years but his stamina will stand him in good stead and hopefully he can do himself justice in refitted tongue-tie despite the unfamiliar conditions. Official BHA Rating 105

5 TIS MARVELLOUS (GB) (49) 9 9 7 (133)

60100-0 B g Harbour Watch (IRE) - Mythicism (Oasis Dream)

MISS J. DEADMAN & MR S. BARROW Kevin Stott

CLIVE COX, Hungerford

Groom - Amy Dickens (Breeder - Crossfields Bloodstock Ltd)

C D DARK BLUE, LIGHT BLUE spots on sleeves and cap.

Draw 3

HH Had many happy days here, winning four at 5f (on a variety of ground) and beaten about 1l in this race in 2018 and 2019; well held on reappearance in a Group 3 but has more going for him back on this track; regular rider Adam Kirby switches to Summerghand but Kevin Stott is 1-1 on him. Official BHA Rating 105

6 HURRICANE IVOR (IRE) (29) 6 9 5 (131)

60-3153 B g Ivawood (IRE) - Quickstep Queen (Royal Applause)

MRS FIONA CARMICHAEL Tom Marquand

MRS J. HARRINGTON, Ireland (Breeder - J. & P. McLoughney)

D PURPLE, LIGHT GREEN star, PURPLE sleeves, LIGHT GREEN stars, PURPLE cap, LIGHT GREEN star.

Draw 16

HHH Smart for William Haggas in 2021, finishing a close second in a hot 5f handicap here (good), then later won the Portland (off 1lb lower) and a Group 3; last season passed in a blur but he took advantage of a generous mark when winning for new connections over 6f at the Curragh in April (heavy) and has since gone close there in May; down the field in both runs on good to firm but in the thick of it if the ground proves suitable.

Official BHA Rating 103

7 SUMMERGHAND (IRE) (38) 9 9 5 (131)

1-46000 B g Lope de Vega (IRE) - Kate The Great (Xaar)

MR HAMAD RASHED BIN GHEDAYER Adam Kirby

DAVID O’MEARA, Upper Helmsley

Groom - Marcus Mcgregor (Breeder - Airlie Stud)

D GREY, BROWN seams, BROWN cap.

Draw 21

HHH Age really is just a number with older handicappers from this yard, this one being a prime example, and he showed again how strong he is at this level when lifting the Ayr Gold Cup last September; just 1lb higher now and his best effort in this race, when touched off in 2020, shows he can do it here, too; most of his best form on good or quicker; on the premises. Official BHA Rating 103

8 ORAZIO (IRE) (43) 4 9 4 (130)

130/-611 Gr c Caravaggio (USA) - Lady Fashion (Oasis Dream)

MRS SUSAN ROY William Buick

CHARLES HILLS, Lambourn

Groom - Andriy Zaytsev (Breeder - Glenvale Stud & Edgeridge Ltd)

CD MAUVE.

Draw 29

HHHHH Useful Listed form as 2yo (good); missed 2022 but has more than fulfilled early promise since back on turf of late, beating Probe, who represented useful spring form, with something to spare at Newmarket (6f, good to soft) before having his rivals strung out behind over C&D in May (soft); up 9lb but looks the type to make his mark in better company in due course. Official BHA Rating 102

The Wokingham Stakes (Heritage Handicap) - continued

9 FRESH (GB) (42)

1100-50 B g Bated Breath - Kendal Mint (Kyllachy)

CLIPPER LOGISTICS

6 9 3 (129)

JAMES FANSHAWE, Newmarket

Groom - Amol Bharati (Breeder - Glebe Stud)

CD GREY.

Daniel Tudhope

Draw 4

HHHH No strong ground preferences; has been an exceptional performer in top 6f and 7f handicaps on this track and he lost out only narrowly to an outstanding winner in this race in 2021; poorly drawn when only ninth last June but he added to the coffers with two big 7f wins after and is 1lb lower than the latest of them in September; should step up plenty on two defeats this year.

STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 13/5/2023 it was reported that the horse was never travelling. Official BHA Rating 101

10 BIELSA (IRE) (38) 8 9 2 (128)

3500-21 B g Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Bourbon Ball (USA) (Peintre Celebre (USA))

KING POWER RACING CO LTD Oisin Murphy

KEVIN RYAN, Hambleton

Groom -Louise Kelly (Breeder - Highbank Stud)

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

Draw 25

HH Has not yet done himself justice on this track and was a beaten favourite in the 2020 running of this, but he’s pretty capable at this level, even if he was helped by racing on the stand rail for an Ayr Gold Cup win (good) in 2021; first success since came under Oisin Murphy at York in May but going back up 5lb should clip his wings. Official BHA Rating 100

11 SPIRIT OF LIGHT (IRE) (2)

523040 Gr g Dark Angel (IRE) - Inspiriter (Invincible Spirit (IRE))

6 9 2 (128)

MR SAYED HASHISH Benoit de la Sayette

IAN WILLIAMS, Alvechurch (Breeder - Godolphin)

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

Draw 1

HHH Both wins in UAE but he ran to a useful level over 7f at Newmarket in April and did well to get as close as he did when a hampered fourth to Bielsa at York in May (6f, good); raced in the disadvantaged group when well adrift here on Thursday; still one to be interested in. Official BHA Rating 100

12 MUMS TIPPLE (IRE) (42) 6 9 2 (128)

51-6145 Ch g Footstepsinthesand - Colomone Cross (IRE) (Xaar)

MARIAN LYONS & PATRICIA ZANELLI Frankie Dettori

RICHARD HANNON, Marlborough

Groom - Alla Bakash (Breeder - Abbey Bloodstock Limited)

CD PURPLE and WHITE diamonds, PURPLE sleeves.

Draw

13

HH Effective on most surfaces and has held his own in competitive handicaps on this track, most recently when second of 17 over 7f in October (off 1lb lower); 1-2 under Frankie Dettori but others likely to be better treated. Official BHA Rating 100

13 LETHAL LEVI (GB) (38) 4 9 2 (128)

1106-02 B g Lethal Force (IRE) - Dartrix (Dutch Art)

MADE IN THAILAND

K. R. BURKE, Leyburn

Groom - Tilly Bevan (Breeder - Joshua A. Knox)

D ORANGE, WHITE sleeves, WHITE cap, PURPLE spots.

Clifford Lee

Draw 10

H Four 6f wins in 2022 (good to firm/good to soft); started to look as though the handicapper had caught up towards the end of that campaign but a close second to Bielsa at York in May suggests he could get the bit between his teeth again in the coming weeks; this does ask for extra though. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 17/5/2023 it was reported that the horse lugged right handed. Official BHA Rating 100

The Wokingham Stakes (Heritage Handicap) - continued

14

SAINT LAWRENCE (IRE) (49) 5 9 2 (128)

6600-60 B g Al Kazeem - Affluent (Oasis Dream)

MR D. J. DEER Hollie Doyle

ARCHIE WATSON, Upper Lambourn

Groom - Alex Dove (Breeder - D. J. and Mrs Deer)

ROYAL BLUE and WHITE diamonds, WHITE sleeves, ROYAL BLUE armlets, quartered cap.

Draw 30

HH Listed 2yo winner, also Group placed; retained plenty of ability in subsequent seasons for Roger Varian, including over C&D, but his two most recent handicap runs leave much to be desired; guesswork involved on debut for new yard with blinkers refitted.

15

FIRST FOLIO (GB) (38)

1355-40 Gr g Dark Angel (IRE) - Lilian Baylis (IRE) (Shamardal (USA))

OWNERS GROUP 083

Official BHA Rating 100

5 9 1 (127)

JAMES FERGUSON, Newmarket

Groom - Tom Drayton (Breeder - Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum)

D BF MAUVE, BLACK chevrons on sleeves, BLACK cap.

Taylor Fisher (5)

Draw

19

HH Useful 6f handicap form on good to firm as 3yo and came out best of the middle numbers when sixth in this race last year; runs off the same mark today and the chances are that others will be better treated; has worn cheekpieces, first-time visor today.

16

TABDEED (GB) (49)

20000-0 Ch g Havana Gold (IRE) - Puzzled (IRE) (Peintre Celebre (USA))

LONE STAR INVESTMENTS

Official BHA Rating 99

8 9 0 (126)

Kieran Shoemark

ARCHIE WATSON, Upper Lambourn

Groom - Vinod Kamble (Breeder - Red House Stud & Ketton Ashwell Ltd)

CD ROYAL BLUE, WHITE seams, sleeves and star on cap.

Draw 22

HHH C&D winner; nearer last than first in this last June but showed his mettle for these races when touched off in the Stewards’ Cup (6f, good to firm) at Goodwood last July; has not come up to scratch since but horses that run well once in these big-field handicaps often do so again. Official BHA Rating 98

17

ALBASHEER (IRE) (28)

26/20/-60 Ch g Shamardal (USA) - Mutebah (IRE) (Marju (IRE))

TAYLOR’S BLOODSTOCK LTD

5 9 0 (126)

ARCHIE WATSON, Upper Lambourn

Groom - Haji Khan (Breeder - Shadwell Estate Company Limited)

WHITE, DARK BLUE striped sleeves, DARK BLUE and YELLOW hooped cap.

Jamie Spencer

Draw

26

H Runner-up in 7f Group 2 as 2yo; seen only five times since and inconclusive form since missing all of 2022; wore cheekpieces last month on latest start (now blinkered); has it to prove at present. Official BHA Rating 98

18

KHANJAR (IRE) (16) 4 8 13 (125)

3100-02 B g Kodiac - Naafer (Oasis Dream)

SHADWELL ESTATE COMPANY LTD Jim Crowley

WILLIAM HAGGAS, Newmarket

Groom - Monnazir Alam (Breeder - Shadwell Estate Company Limited)

CD BF ROYAL BLUE, WHITE epaulets, striped cap.

Draw 24

HHH C&D novice winner as 2yo; up-and-coming 6f handicapper last summer until his first big test, when favourite for the Ayr Gold Cup in September, proved too much for him; back on an even keel without winning this year and still has some potential; first-time cheekpieces fitted. Official BHA Rating 97 (+2)

The Wokingham Stakes (Heritage Handicap) - continued

Form Owner Trainer Age st lb (lbs)

19 TANMAWWY (IRE) (49)

0310-20 B g Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Rufoof (Zamindar (USA))

MR H. FROST

5 8 13 (125)

James McDonald

CHARLES HILLS, Lambourn

Groom - Yevgeniy Moskalenko (Breeder - Shadwell Estate Company Limited)

D BF ROYAL BLUE, WHITE seams, WHITE sleeves, ROYAL BLUE stars, striped cap.

Draw 28

HH Capableoftakingahandonhisdaybuthardtopindowninthelast12monthsandalthoughhe’swononsoft,hisformtook a dark turn when favourite on good to soft at Newmarket in May last time; not one for the risk averse. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 6/5/2023 it was reported that the horse resented the tacky ground. Official BHA Rating 97

20 APOLLO ONE (GB) (21) 5 8 13 (125)

0321-32 Ch g Equiano (FR) - Boonga Roogeta (Tobougg (IRE))

PCRACING.CO.UK Richard Kingscote

P. CHARALAMBOUS & J. CLUTTERBUCK, Newmarket (Breeder - Peter Charalambous)

D PINK, BLACK sash, WHITE sleeves.

Draw 15

HH Can lead; couldn’t sustain effort when eighth in the 2022 running of this and although 3lb well-in this time following a close second at Epsom recently (6f, good to firm) it probably won’t be enough to compensate for having more to do today.

Official BHA Rating 97 (+3)

21 PROBE (GB) (21) 5 8 13 (125)

06-1215 B g Kingman - Tested (Selkirk (USA))

JOHN MARRIOTT

JENNIE CANDLISH, Leek (Breeder - Juddmonte Farms (East) Ltd)

D BF ROYAL BLUE and YELLOW (quartered), striped sleeves and cap.

Ryan Moore

Draw 17

HHH Best on good to soft or slower so far; has done really well over 6f for new yard, the only defeat in his first three starts when chasing home Orazio at Newmarket in April; his clearly favourable mark is a thing of the past but he can be forgiven his Epsom defeat last time now he’s back on a more conventional track and Ryan Moore rides for the first time. Official BHA Rating 97

22 DREAM COMPOSER (FR) (29) 5 8 13 (125)

0-30113 B g Dream Ahead (USA) - High Spice (USA) (Songandaprayer (USA))

PETER CLARKE RACING PARTNERS Dougie Costello

JAMES EVANS, Kinnersley

Groom - Lilly Moran (Breeder - Khalifa Dasmal)

C D BF BLACK, RED stars, BLACK sleeves.

Draw

9

H Course winner at 5f (good to soft; also successful on good to firm); has won over a sharp 6f and risen to new heights this year but he needs to show his stamina is up to this job. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 26/5/2023 it was reported that the horse was slow to start and hampered. Official BHA Rating 97

23 KAPE MOSS (GB) (29) 4 8 12 (124)

44-1342 B f Equiano (FR) - Chrissycross (IRE) (Cape Cross (IRE))

ECLIPSE FIRST RACING Billy Loughnane (3)

DAVID LOUGHNANE, Tern Hill

Groom - Steve Brookshaw (Breeder - John Harrod & Ellie Harrod)

D DARK BLUE, WHITE disc, DARK BLUE sleeves, ORANGE stars, ORANGE cap.

Draw 5

H Has had a say in 6f Listed races on last two starts (good to soft/good to firm) but now 15lb higher than her latest handicap defeat, at Epsom in April, which surely puts the brakes on in this company.

Official BHA Rating 96

The Wokingham Stakes (Heritage Handicap) - continued

24 MR WAGYU (IRE) (14) 8 8 12 (124)

5-00030 Ch g Choisir (AUS) - Lake Louise (IRE) (Haatef (USA))

THE NEW CENTURY PARTNERSHIP Jason Hart

JOHN QUINN, Malton (Breeder - Danny O’Sullivan)

D BF ROYAL BLUE, ORANGE seams, ROYAL BLUE sleeves, ORANGE cap.

Draw 18

HH A regular on the shortlist for these races and finished fourth in this one last June (good to firm; off 5lb higher) then 2l behind the winner Summerghand in the Ayr Gold Cup; still a shade high in the weights relative to what will be needed and his latest defeat was a head scratcher.STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 10/6/2023 it was reported that the horse ran flat after its recent run. Official BHA Rating 96

25 PRINCESS SHABNAM (IRE) (29) 4 8 12 (124)

100-065 B f Gregorian (IRE) - Green Vision (IRE) (Green Desert (USA))

MR ARASHAN ALI David Probert

S. P. C. WOODS, Newmarket

Groom - Solene Jammes (Breeder - Rathasker Stud)

D WHITE, RED hoop and sleeves, quartered cap.

Draw 31

H Front-running 6f Listed win last August (good to firm); not in the same form since and although on a more manageable mark now she still doesn’t look ready to pounce back in a handicap; first-time hood fitted. Official BHA Rating 96

26

JUAN LES PINS (GB) (9) 6 8 12 (124)

103-501 B g Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Miss Cap Ferrat (Darshaan) (in 5lb ex)

MR MATTHEW TAYLOR Alistair Rawlinson

MICHAEL APPLEBY, Oakham

Groom - Madan Singh (Breeder - Executors of the Late Mr J.L.C. Pearce)

D WHITE, BLACK sleeves, WHITE armlets, RED cap.

Draw 23

HHHH Having first start here but his staying-on third to Summerghand in the Ayr Gold Cup (6f, good; has won on good to firm) in September could hardly be stronger form and itsuggests this stiffer test will be up his street; penalised for alesser Nottingham win last week (1lb well-in today) but a live contender.

Official BHA Rating 91 (+6)

27 SPANGLED MAC (IRE) (2) 4 8 11 (123)

002-004 B g Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Intermittent (Cacique (IRE))

MR ADRIAN MCALPINE Neil Callan

GEORGE BOUGHEY, Newmarket (Breeder - Intermittent Partnership)

D MCALPINE TARTAN, ROYAL BLUE armlets and cap.

Draw 20

Official BHA Rating 95

HHH Won debut last May and added four handicaps at 7f or 6f last July (AW and good to firm); useful effort in defeat over C&D in August and his fourth in the 7f Buckingham Palace here on Thursday was a cracking effort; shouldn’t be far away if turning out again.

28 HIERARCHY (IRE) (127) 4 8 11 (123)

6005-00 Ch g Mehmas (IRE) - Cheworee (Milk It Mick)

DOMINIC GRIFFITHS AND DAVID KAVANAGH Saffie Osborne

JAMIE OSBORNE, Upper Lambourn

(Breeder - Mountain View Stud & Tally Ho Stud)

D BLACK, WHITE chevrons, BLACK sleeves, WHITE cap.

Draw 7

H Placed in 6f Group races on AW/turf as 2yo; useful return over C&D in 2022 but he disappointed in a Newmarket handicap on final turf run that year and below best for new yard at Meydan early in 2023; blinkers added. Official BHA Rating 95

The Wokingham Stakes (Heritage Handicap) - continued

Form Owner Trainer Age st lb (lbs)

Result: 1st 2nd 3rd 4th

Distances: 1-2 2-3 Time: Min . Secs.

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 28

Hood worn first time by No. 25. Blinkers worn first time by No. 17, 28.

Visor worn first time by No 15 Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 18

Hood worn by No 19, 21. Blinkers worn by No 14 Visor worn by No 7, 24

Tongue Strap worn by No. 4, 5, 9, 11, 27, 28. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 11.

Standard Time: 1 min 14.90 secs

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

2022: ROHAAN (IRE) 4 9 12 Ryan Moore 18-1 (David Evans) 26 ran

Race Summary:

The tight-knit group who rarely let their supporters down in these top sprints includes Fresh, Summerghand and Mr Wagyu, while King’s Lynn (second choice) has also done extremely well in this race in the past. However, new blood can come to the fore with ORAZIO, who has an unblemished record on turf since missing the whole of last year and whose good Listed form as a juvenile suggests he should cope with quicker ground than he’s been racing on this spring. Khanjar is relatively unexposed but Juan Les Pins can prove a bigger danger, having looked as though a stiff test at the trip would suit when a close third to Summerghand in the Ayr Gold Cup last autumn. Hurricane Ivor fell from grace in 2022 but is in much better form for his new stable now and he can also be involved, along with Spangled Mac who ran so well here on Thursday.

Race Predictor:

ORAZIO

KHANJAR

SUMMERGHAND

Forecast: 8/1 Orazio (IRE), 10/1 Khanjar (IRE), 11/1 Probe (GB), 14/1 Mums Tipple (IRE), 16/1 Fresh (GB), King’s Lynn (GB), Lethal Levi (GB), 18/1 Apollo One (GB), Chipstead (GB), First Folio (GB), 20/1 Bielsa (IRE), 22/1 Spirit Of Light (IRE), Summerghand (IRE), 25/1 Dream Composer (FR), Flaming Rib (IRE), Mr Wagyu (IRE), Saint Lawrence (IRE), Tanmawwy (IRE), 28/1 Juan Les Pins (GB), Spangled Mac (IRE), Tis Marvellous (GB), 33/1 Albasheer (IRE), Hurricane Ivor (IRE), Kape Moss (GB), Tabdeed (GB), 40/1 Duca Di Como (IRE), Princess Shabnam (IRE), 50/1 Hierarchy (IRE)

Reserves At Royal Ascot

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 purpose of this is to ensure that owners have the opportunity to run their horses if spaces in the race come about for any reason, before the 24-hour stage.

Up to three reserves can replace non-runners any time up to 1.00pm the day before the race.

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 knowledge of the fields at this stage.

Each reserve horse is given a number and a draw at the 48-hour stage. In the event 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 a reserve running is The Golden Gates StakesZiryab

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

The Golden Gates Stakes (Handicap)

One Mile abt Two Furlongs (9f abt 212yds) (1,994 metres)

For Three Yrs Old

(Class 2) Total prize fund £100000

(FOR CONDITIONS OF THIS RACE SEE PAGE 79)

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

Form Owner Trainer st lb (lbs)

1 LOCAL DYNASTY (IRE) (44) 9 9 (135)

1511-3 B c Dubawi (IRE) - Really Special (Shamardal (USA))

GODOLPHIN William Buick

CHARLIE APPLEBY, Newmarket

Groom - Ali Saeed (Breeder - Godolphin)

ROYAL BLUE.

Draw 16

HHH Unplaced favourite in a Group 3 but won his other three starts as 2yo, on a wide range of ground and culminating in 1m Listed race at Pontefract in October; good third of six in Listed race at Chester (1m2f, soft) on reappearance, racing freely long way (up front early on) but keeping on well; capable of better.STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 11/5/2023 it was reported that the horse hung right handed.

Official BHA Rating 100

2 LONDONER (IRE) (48) 9 9 (135)

41-44 Ch c Saxon Warrior (JPN) - Gilt Edge Girl (Monsieur Bond (IRE))

MRS J MAGNIER/M TABOR/D SMITH/WESTERBERG W. M. Lordan

AIDAN O’BRIEN, Ireland

Groom - Gary O’Sullivan (Breeder - BDS UK & Irish National Stud)

PINK.

Draw 3

HH Irish Derby entry; won 1m AW maiden at Dundalk on second outing last October; his other three runs have been on soft or heavy, fourth this season over about 1m2f in Group 3s at Longchamp and Leopardstown; put in his place last time and needs much better overall to win this handicap debut but perhaps the likely very different ground offers some hope.

3

LIBERTY

LANE (IRE) (37)

1-20 B c Teofilo (IRE) - Cape Liberty (IRE) (Cape Cross (IRE))

Official BHA Rating 100

9 9 (135)

SHEIKH MOHAMMED OBAID AL MAKTOUM Clifford Lee

K. R. BURKE, Leyburn

Groom - Barry Lusted (Breeder - Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum)

YELLOW, large BLACK spots and spots on cap.

Draw 1

HHH Irish Derby entry; favourite for novice at Nottingham (1m, soft) last October and won it by 5l; made most this term when second over about 1m2f in a novice at Newmarket (good) and when seventh of 11 in the Group 2 Dante at York (good to firm); both were improved form and although he needs more today, it is just his fourth start and setting the pace last time was reportedly not the plan; could do better again. Official BHA Rating 100

The Golden Gates Stakes (Handicap) - continued

4 LAAFI (FR) (42)

51-4 B c Cloth of Stars (IRE) - Mediteranea (FR) (Smart Strike (CAN))

9 6 (132)

SHEIKH HAMED DALMOOK AL MAKTOUM Tom Marquand

WILLIAM HAGGAS, Newmarket

Groom - Sergiy Barvinko (Breeder - Eric Puerari)

LIGHT BLUE, BLACK seams, WHITE sleeves and cap.

Draw 10

HHHH Favourite for maiden at Nottingham (1m, soft) in October on second start, making relentless progress to lead close home;22-1forthe LingfieldDerbyTrial(1m4f,AW)on reappearance,helduptakingbit ofahold,makingprogressintofourth turning for home but three others saw it out better and he was beaten just over 7l; tongue tied today and dropped to 1m2f; work in progress and likely to prove a good deal better at some stage, perhaps today.

5 OBELIX (GB) (78)

221-0 B g Sea The Stars (IRE) - La Mortola (Dubawi (IRE))

KHK RACING

JOHN & THADY GOSDEN, Newmarket

Groom - Amar Paswan (Breeder - Mr Graham Smith-Bernal)

YELLOW and BLACK stripes, halved sleeves.

Official BHA Rating 97

9 4 (130)

Kieran Shoemark

Draw

13

HH Runner-up on first two starts, including on good ground, before surging 7l clear in a novice at Newcastle (1m, AW) in September; while 1m Listed race there on reappearance was up with that form, he managed only eighth of 11 after racing freely and that was as second favourite; gelded since and now wears cheekpieces; bred to stay at least this far but others look more solid.

6 CANUTE (USA) (13)

4-3341 B c Quality Road (USA) - Alice Springs (IRE) (Galileo (IRE))

Official BHA Rating 95

9 2 (128)

MRS J MAGNIER/M TABOR/D SMITH/WESTERBERG Ryan Moore

AIDAN O’BRIEN, Ireland

Groom - Wieslaw Kwaniak (Breeder - Orpendale, Chelston & Wynatt)

D DARK BLUE.

Draw

6

HHHH Five starts, last four in blinkers; 10-11 but improved in a ten-runner handicap at Navan (1m2f, good) 13 days ago, slowly away but quickly close up, leading final 1f and winning in tidy fashion; probably remains well handicapped and could be capable of better again.

7 LIKE A TIGER (GB) (50)

231-16 Ch c Farhh - Last Tango Inparis (Aqlaam)

Official BHA Rating 93

9 1 (127)

NAS SYNDICATE II, CASTLEDOWN & L LYNAM James McDonald

JAMES FERGUSON, Newmarket

Groom - Tom Drayton (Breeder - Meon Valley Stud)

D LIGHT GREEN and BLACK stripes, LIGHT GREEN sleeves.

Draw 14

HHH Won final start as 2yo (1m, AW) and reappeared with a striking performance in handicap at Newmarket (1m2f, good to soft) in April, rearing as the stalls opened but soon back in touch and cruising to the front over 1f out, before striding 4l clear; sixth of seven in Listed race there (1m2f, good; second favourite) 16 days later singularly failed to back up that good impression, leaving questions to answer today, including if he has his first run on firmer than good. Official BHA Rating 92

8

LOSE YOUR WAD (IRE) (21) 9 0 (126)

4-140 B c Muhaarar - Mission Secrete (IRE) (Galileo (IRE))

JERRY HINDS & PHILIP HERBERT Jim Crowley

CHARLES HILLS, Lambourn

Groom - Mark Wilson (Breeder - Paget Bloodstock)

MAUVE and BLACK (quartered), MAUVE sleeves, WHITE cap.

Draw 12

HH Won maiden at Kempton (1m, AW) on reappearance and improved on that form when fourth of six in Listed race at Chester (10.3f, soft) in May, well held but that’s after being badly hampered over 1f out; tenth of 13 in handicap at Epsom (1m2f, good to firm; always well off the pace) three weeks ago was disappointing, for all that he was 20-1; better than that but this is a tough race in which to bounce back. Official BHA Rating 91

The Golden Gates Stakes (Handicap) - continued

9 CUBAN DAWN (IRE) (32)

422 B c Teofilo (IRE) - Dawn of Day (IRE) (Dawn Approach (IRE))

MTHALLOWELLSTUD/G.WATERHOUSE/ABOTTRACING

J. S. BOLGER, Ireland

Groom - Tom Agar (Breeder - J. S. Bolger)

GOLD, PURPLE star, GOLD sleeves, WHITE stars, PURPLE cap.

9 0 (126)

Hollie Doyle

Draw

15

HHHH Similar form in Listed race at the Curragh and when a close second in good-ground maidens at Cork and Gowran Park, all over 1m last month; changed hands for £300,000 on Monday; needs major improvement but the big positive, backed up by his performances, is that he’s bred to be very well suited by further than 1m; unexposed and needs a close look. Official BHA Rating 91

10 JAMES MCHENRY (GB) (28)

324-116 Gr c Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Savvy (IRE) (Verglas (IRE))

9 0 (126)

MR PETER JEFFERS Callum Rodriguez

EDWARD BETHELL, Middleham

Groom - Liam Reeves (Breeder - Carisbrooke Stud)

PURPLE, YELLOW epaulets, PURPLE sleeves, YELLOW stars and cap.

Draw 4

HH Won 1m handicaps at Ripon (soft; made most) and Haydock (good to soft) this spring; found a good handicap at Haydock (1m, first run on good to firm) too tough on latest outing, making progress to challenge but ending up only sixth; tendency to start slowly doesn’t help and, although dam was 1m4f winner, he needs to see the race out a lot better than he did last time. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 27/5/2023 it was reported that the horse was slow to leave the stalls.

11 COCO JACK (IRE) (21)

356402 Bl g Wings of Eagles (FR) - Bright Morning (USA) (Storm Cat (USA))

Official BHA Rating 91

9 0 (126)

MPR,CROXFORD, KELLY, MCPHEE &STEPHENSON Daniel Muscutt

GEORGE SCOTT, Newmarket

(Breeder - Stuart McPhee Bloodstock Ltd)

LIGHT BLUE, ORANGE epaulets.

Draw

18

HH Has had 16 races (four wins last summer) so the first instinct has to be that he’s too exposed to win a race like this; solid second when upped to 1m1f at Musselburgh (good to firm) last time and he’s by a Derby winner, so this trip may well be within reach; however, he was swamped late on that day by Lion Of War and that winner left a much stronger impression.

12

HAVE

SECRET

(IRE) (35)

42131-4 Ch g Havana Gold (IRE) - Secret Existence (IRE) (Sakhee’s Secret)

PETER TIMMINS & JOHN RHODES

RICHARD FAHEY, Malton

Groom - Hayley Irvine (Breeder - Kildaragh Stud)

D BLACK, LIGHT BLUE epaulets and armlets.

Official BHA Rating 91

9 0 (126)

Oisin Orr

Draw

2

HHH Usually held up; two minor honours on good to firm early in career; competitive in his four nurseries as 2yo, including wins at Haydock (7f, good) and Nottingham (1m2f, soft); close fourth of 14 in the London Gold Cup at Newbury (1m2f, good) was a cracking reappearance, denied in the final strides, and he probably has more to give with that run under his belt. Official BHA Rating 91

13

KNOCKBREX (GB) (37) 8 13 (125)

0124 Ch c Ulysses (IRE) - Prominence (Pivotal)

MR IAIN SERVICE

CHARLIE JOHNSTON, Middleham (Breeder - Cheveley Park Stud Limited)

D DARK BLUE, RED chevron, diabolo on sleeves, RED cap.

Frankie Dettori

Draw 7

HHHHH Made all in Pontefract maiden (1m2f, soft) in April and ran well both starts since, on first occasion bumping into this week’s unbeaten Queen’s Vase winner Gregory; surely did too much up front last time on handicap debut at York (1m4f, good to firm) where he had all his rivals stretched 2f out before subsiding into fourth of 11 behind Queen’s Vase third Chesspiece; off same mark and back to 1m2f, he has to be of major interest. Official BHA Rating 90

The Golden Gates Stakes (Handicap) - continued

14 FIRST SIGHT (GB) (148)

5-11 Ch c Dubawi (IRE) - Phiz (GER) (Galileo (IRE))

GODOLPHIN

8 13 (125)

CHARLIE APPLEBY, Newmarket (Breeder - Minster Stud)

D ROYAL BLUE. Draw 19

NON-RUNNER

15 LION OF WAR (GB) (21)

553-341 B c Roaring Lion (USA) - Momentus (IRE) (Montjeu (IRE))

did

Official BHA Rating 90

HHH All three runs were on AW in December/January; won 1m maiden at Kempton on second start and seemingly did not have to reproduce that form when adding a 1m2f novice at Lingfield three weeks later, albeit denying a 1-2 shot in the process; well bred and from a top yard, he can’t be dismissed despite this much harder task.

8 13 (125)

QATAR RACING LIMITED Oisin Murphy

CHARLIE JOHNSTON, Middleham

(Breeder - Andrew Whitlock Racing Ltd)

CLARET, GOLD braid, CLARET sleeves, CLARET cap, GOLD tassel.

Draw 17

HHHH Won last summer on first two starts; six races since and he did not make much progress until latest but made quite an impression that day, coming from out the back to deny Coco Jack in 11-runner handicap at Musselburgh (1m1f, good to firm) after being bumped and stumbling soon after the start; back up 4lb but has to be worth this second attempt at 1m2f; player.

16 BURDETT ROAD (GB) (17)

2-41651 B c Muhaarar - Diamond Bangle (IRE) (Galileo (IRE))

THE GREDLEY FAMILY

MICHAEL BELL, Newmarket

Groom - Natasha Hawker (Breeder - Stetchworth & Middle Park Studs Ltd)

D YELLOW, BLACK and YELLOW striped sleeves, WHITE cap.

Official BHA Rating 90

8 13 (125)

Neil Callan

Draw

9

HHH Fifth attempt when making all in Lingfield maiden (1m, AW) in March; not so good in two 1m Newmarket handicaps afterwards but front-running over 1m2f under Neil Callan proved the perfect fit in six-runner handicap at Newbury (good to firm) on latest start, where the opposition got closer over 2f out but then saw him stretch well clear; 8lb higher in this much stronger race and plenty seems to rest on whether he can make the running.

17 ZIRYAB (GB) (18)

421 B c Kingman - Reem (AUS) (Galileo (IRE))

Official BHA Rating 90

8 11 (123)

JUDDMONTE Benoit de la Sayette

JOHN & THADY GOSDEN, Newmarket

Groom - Aldi Centuriao (Breeder - Essafinaat UK Ltd)

GREEN, PINK sash and cap, WHITE sleeves.

Draw 11

HHHH 525,000gns yearling buy, brother to the same stable’s King Leonidas whose best form (RPR 109) was registered over 1m2f on handicap debut; this one’s three runs over 1m, making all in Leicester maiden (good to firm) last time, suggest that he too is building up to something once upped to this trip; very much one to note.

Result: 1st 2nd 3rd 4th

Official BHA Rating 88

Distances: 1-2 2-3 Time: Min . Secs.

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 17

Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 5. Blinkers worn by No. 6. Running for the first time since Gelding No. 5.

The Golden Gates Stakes (Handicap) - continued

Form Owner Trainer st lb (lbs)

Standard Time: 2 mins 10.75 secs

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

2022: MISSED THE CUT (USA) 3 9 3 James McDonald 5-2 (George Boughey) 13 ran

Race Summary: Having grabbed the eye with how strongly he travelled up front in a 1m4f handicap last time, and having come up against notable rivals on all of his last three outings, KNOCKBREX should put up a very bold show for Charlie Johnston. The trainer also has another major candidate in Lion Of War. All the three previous winners of this race were handicap debutants making their fourth start and had double-figure draws There’s a fascinating collection of similarly unexposed runners this year, among whom Ziryab (second choice), Laafi and Liberty Lane are just a flavour. Aidan O’Brien’s Canute has run in two handicaps but his win last time out needs plenty of respect.

Race Predictor:

LOCAL DYNASTY

Forecast: 3/1 Canute (USA), 5/1 Knockbrex (GB), 6/1 Lion Of War (GB), Ziryab (GB), 14/1 Have Secret (IRE), Local Dynasty (IRE), 16/1 Laafi (FR), Liberty Lane (IRE), Theme Park (GB), 18/1 Like A Tiger (GB), 20/1 Burdett Road (GB), Cuban Dawn (IRE), Obelix (GB), 22/1 James McHenry (GB), 25/1 Double March (IRE), 28/1 Londoner (IRE), 33/1 Coco Jack (IRE), 40/1 Lose Your Wad (IRE)

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

The Queen Alexandra Stakes (Conditions Race)

Two Miles Five Furlongs abt 143 Yards (21f abt 143yds) (4,352 metres)

For Four Yrs Old And Upwards

(Class 2) Total prize fund £100000

(FOR CONDITIONS OF THIS RACE SEE PAGE 79)

Stalls - Inside

Owners Prize Money. Winner £42670; Second £21330; Third £10670; Fourth £5330. (Penalty Value £54000) A SS

lb (lbs)

1 STRATUM (GB) (36) 10 9 7 (133)

0/0164-0 B g Dansili - Lunar Phase (IRE) (Galileo (IRE))

TONY BLOOM William Buick

W. P. MULLINS, Ireland

Groom - Nicole Vuaghan (Breeder - Al Asayl Bloodstock Ltd)

CD ROYAL BLUE, WHITE seams, WHITE and ROYAL BLUE hooped cap.

Draw 9

HHHH A battle-hardened old pro who for years has paid his way under both codes and now seeks a hat-trick in this race after winning the past two on soft and good to firm (defied a penalty 12 months ago); warmed up for his return with a satisfactory run in a 1m6f Group 3 at Leopardstown that was never likely to bring the best out of him; with stamina to burn, he looks nailed on to be involved once more.

2 COLTOR (IRE) (13)

5/05-342 B g Free Eagle (IRE) - Reclamation (IRE) (Red Ransom (USA))

Official BHA Rating 108

6 9 4 (130)

NICK BRADLEY RACING 3 AND PARTNER Jason Hart ROGER FELL & SEAN MURRAY, Nawton

(Breeder - Margaret Sinanan & Irish National Stud)

WHITE, BLACK seams, WHITE sleeves, BLACK stars, WHITE cap, BLACK star.

Draw 6

H Capable dual-purpose performer who bounced back from disappointing efforts under both codes to finish runner-up in a 2m handicap at Beverley 13 days ago (good to firm; blinkers returned); this race is a whole lot tougher; should at least stay the distance.

Official BHA Rating 85

3 DAWN RISING (IRE) (36) 6 9 4 (130)

5/412//-3 B g Galileo (IRE) - Devoted To You (IRE) (Danehill Dancer (IRE))

MR JOHN P. MCMANUS Ryan Moore

JOSEPH PATRICK O’BRIEN, Ireland

Groom - Jayne Farwell (Breeder - Barronstown Stud)

EMERALD GREEN, YELLOW hoops, WHITE cap.

Draw 10

HHHHH Went missing for two years after finishing runner-up in a 1m5f Group 3 when trained by Aidan O’Brien; did well over hurdles on his resumption, including victory in a 2m4f Grade 3 and third in a 2m4f Grade 1 this winter (both on soft but has form on good and good to firm); not beaten far into third on his Flat return in a recent Group 3 at Leopardstown (1m6f, good; ahead of Stratum) when a steady pace was no help to him; this test could be right up his alley.

Form Owner Trainer Age st

The Queen Alexandra Stakes (Conditions Race) - continued

4 ESTACAS (GER) (21) 6 9 4 (130)

B g Galileo (IRE) - Earthly Paradise (GER) (Dashing Blade)

CONSTRUCTIVE EQUINE

DAVID BRIDGWATER, Stow-on-the-Wold

Groom - Gary Bridgwater (Breeder - Stiftung Gestut Fahrhof )

MAROON, LIGHT BLUE striped sleeves.

Billy Loughnane

Dra w

7

H Runner-up over 1m4f in Germany on his only Flat run (last April); bumper/hurdle winner but has been competing at just a fair level over jumps this year (most recent form figures of 122) and he looks out of his depth. Official BHA Rating -

5 FALCON EIGHT (IRE) (43) 8 9 4 (130)

46510-0 B g Galileo (IRE) - Polished Gem (IRE) (Danehill (USA))

DR R. LAMBE/DR J CLIMAX

Tom Marquand D. K. WELD, Ireland

Groom - Dean Sinnott (Breeder - Moyglare Stud Farm Ltd)

PURPLE, YELLOW Cross of Lorraine, YELLOW cap.

Draw

8

HHH Although beaten in the last two editions of this won by Stratum, he was under 2l away 12 months ago and drying ground will aid his cause no end; good and bad under both codes in the meantime but he’s one who won’t be fazed by this unique test. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 12/5/2023 it was reported that the horse was never travelling. Official BHA Rating 106

6 GOSHEN (FR) (258) 7 9 4 (130)

11/63//32- B g Authorized (IRE) - Hyde (FR) (Poliglote)

MR STEVEN PACKHAM

GARY MOORE, Horsham

Groom - Gina Gibson (Breeder - Mr Christophe Toulorge)

WHITE, RED stripe, diabolo on sleeves.

Tom Queally

Draw

2

HH Quirky but talented hurdler who was last seen in late April going close in a Grade 2 at Sandown; also very capable on the Flat and he’s going the right way round here (best right-handed) but these terms are tough and place money is probably the most he can realistically hope for. Official BHA Rating 88

7 RUN FOR OSCAR (IRE) (28) 8 9 4 (130)

4//0311-5 B g Oscar (IRE) - Run For Sol (FR) (Solon (GER))

TOP OF THE HILL SYNDICATE Jim Crowley

CHARLES BYRNES, Ireland

(Breeder - Top Of The Hill Syndicate)

MAUVE, WHITE disc, WHITE cap

Draw 4

HHHH Won last season’s Cesarewitch at Newmarket (2m2f, good) and by clear daylight; just okay during a light campaign over hurdles during the winter but this may have been a plan, and a small-field Listed race over 1m4f four weeks ago was never likely to suit; big chance. Official BHA Rating 101

8 THE GRAND VISIR (GB) (4) 9 9 4 (130)

36/60-00 B g Frankel - Piping (IRE) (Montjeu (IRE))

ANDY BELL & FERGUS LYONS Richard Kingscote

IAN WILLIAMS, Alvechurch

(Breeder - Qatar B’stock, Ecurie Monceaux & Skymarc)

C ROYAL BLUE, ORANGE hoop and armlets, hooped cap.

Draw 3

HHH Has a notable record at this meeting, having won the 2m4f Ascot Stakes (handicap) in 2019 and been placed in back-to-back editions of this race (2020 and 2021); likely to have a part to play again as he was beaten only 5l in Tuesday’s Ascot Stakes despite meeting trouble at crucial stages of the race.

Official BHA Rating 95

The Queen Alexandra Stakes (Conditions Race) - continued

9 FIRST EMPEROR (GB) (13) 4 9 3 (129)

230513 B c Galileo (IRE) - Sky Lantern (IRE) (Red Clubs (IRE))

BB THOROUGHBREDS Cieren Fallon

JOHN RYAN, Newmarket

Grooms - Thomas Miles & Adam Tracey (Breeder - Rockcliffe Stud)

BLACK, RED stars, RED sleeves, BLACK stars, RED cap, BLACK star.

Draw 1

HH Likeably consistent 4yo who stays 2m well and comes here in form after finishing first and third in two Goodwood handicaps; however, whether he’ll stay this far remains to be seen and, in any case, he faces an uphill task at the weights.

Official BHA Rating 87

10 TYPEWRITER (IRE) (28) 4 8 12 (124)

030-644 B f Gleneagles (IRE) - On Location (USA) (Street Cry (IRE))

MRS FITRI HAY Oisin Murphy

ANDREW BALDING, Kingsclere

Groom - Rhys Fox (Breeder - Castlefarm Stud)

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

Draw 5

HHH Has struggled to get her head in front since winning twice as a 2yo, having mixed handicaps with Listed and Group races; has not been far off her best the last twice (1m4f handicap and 1m6f Group 3) but, unraced beyond about 1m6f, she’ll be entering unknown territory a long way from home.

Result: 1st 2nd 3rd 4th

Official BHA Rating 94

Distances: 1-2 2-3 Time: Min . Secs.

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 10

Blinkers worn by No. 2. Tongue Strap worn by No. 9.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 5, 8.

Standard Time: 4m 52.56

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

2022: STRATUM 9 9 7 William Buick 10-1 (W P Mullins) 12 ran

Race Summary:

When the going gets tough, Stratum gets going and this grand old lad has a very good chance to complete a hat-trick in British Flat racing’s longest event. However, DAWN RISING is another who should be boxing on when others have cried enough and this 6yo was a smart Flat horse before making a name for himself over jumps this past winter. Irish stables boast a formidable hand as another with strong claims is last season’s Cesarewitch winner Run For Oscar, for whom this smacks of a Byrnes masterplan, while Falcon Eight was in spitting distance of Stratum 12 months ago. Best of the British could be The Grand Visir, who ran yet another notable race at this meeting in Tuesday’s Ascot Stakes.

The Queen Alexandra Stakes (Conditions Race) - continued

Race Predictor: STRATUM

THE GRAND VISIR

FALCON EIGHT

Forecast:

2-1 Stratum (GB), 3-1 Dawn Rising (IRE), 7-2 Run For Oscar (IRE), 13-2 Falcon Eight (IRE), 9-1 Typewriter (IRE), 16-1 Goshen (FR), 20-1 The Grand Visir (GB), 50-1 First Emperor (GB), 100-1 Coltor (IRE), Estacas (GER)

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Race Conditions

First Race 2.30 - THE CHESHAM STAKES (CLASS 1) (Listed Race) (see page 14)

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 two yrs old only, whose sire or dam won a race of a mile and a quarter or over (this includes races in excess of nine furlongs and 110 yards and in excess of 1900m); SEVEN FURLONGS (7f ) (1,400 metres); Enter by noon, June 19th and pay £500 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. June 22nd. Weights: Colts and geldings 9st 5lb; fillies 9st Penalties, a winner of a Listed race 3lb Of a Pattern race 5lb; ASCOT RACECOURSE LIMITED will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey In addition, a Challenge Cup will be presented to the winning owner, to be held until May next year The lad or girl in charge of the best turned out horse and the winning horse in this race will each receive a prize of £300. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/ logo of Howden. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. 23 entries at £500. - Closed June 19th, 2023

Second Race 3.05 - THE JERSEY STAKES (CLASS 1) (Group 3) (see page 20)

Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code; £85065 to the winning horse The second to receive £32250, the third £16140, the fourth £8040, the fifth £4035 and the sixth £2025; for three yrs old only; SEVEN FURLONGS (7f ) (1,400 metres); Enter by noon, June 19th and pay £1500 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. June 22nd. Weights: Colts and geldings 9st 3lb; fillies 9st Penalties, after August 31st, 2022, a winner of a Group 3 race 3lb Of a Group 1 or Group 2 race 5lb; ASCOT RACECOURSE LIMITED will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey In addition, a Challenge Cup will be presented to the winning owner, to be held until May next year. The lad or girl in charge of the best turned out horse and the winning horse in this race will each receive a prize of £300 All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of Howden. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. 23 entries at £1500Closed June 19th, 2023

Third Race 3.40 - THE QUEEN ELIZABETH II JUBILEE STAKES (CLASS 1) (Group 1) (British Champions Series) (see page 28)

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; SIX FURLONGS (6f ) (1,200 metres); Enter by noon, May 2nd and pay £4370 stake, Scratch by noon, May 30th or pay £5000, Confirm by noon, June 19th and pay £3130, Supplementary Entry by noon, June 19th and pay £70000 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. June 22nd. Weights: Colts and geldings 9st 5lb; fillies 9st 2lb NOTE: Horses will only be eligible to run in this race provided that they have a current BHA Handicap Rating of 80 or higher at midday of the confirmation stage. Horses which do not qualify for a rating may also be eligible providing the BHA Handicapper is satisfied that the horse’s racecourse performances up to and including the day before confirmation merit a provisional assessment of 80 or higher Horses which have not run will not be eligible.;

ASCOT RACECOURSE LIMITED will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer, jockey and stable employee. In addition, a Challenge Cup will be presented to the winning owner, to be held until May next year The lad or girl in charge of the best turned out horse and of the winning horse in this race will each receive a prize of £300. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of Howden. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. (No confirmation of entry is required for Supplementary entries). 37 entries, 13 at £4370, 4 at £9370, 20 at £12500 - Closed May 2nd, 2023

Fourth Race 4.20 - THE HARDWICKE STAKES (CLASS 1) (Group 2) (see page 48)

Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code; £141775 to the winning horse The second to receive £53750, the third £26900, the fourth £13400, the fifth £6725 and the sixth £3375; for four yrs old and upwards; ONE MILE about FOUR FURLONGS (2,300 metres)Swinley (11f abt 211yds); Enter by noon, May 2nd and pay £870 stake, Scratch by noon, May 30th or pay £1000, Confirm by noon, June 19th and pay £630, Supplementary Entry by noon, June 19th and pay £14173 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. June 22nd. Weights: Colts and geldings 9st 3lb; fillies 9st; ASCOT RACECOURSE LIMITED will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. In addition, a Challenge Cup will be presented to the winning owner, to be held until May next year The lad or girl in charge of the best turned out horse and of the winning horse in this race will each receive a prize of £300. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of Howden. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. (No confirmation of entry is required for Supplementary entries). 47 entries, 20 at £870, 16 at £1870, 11 at £2500. - Closed May 2nd, 2023

Fifth Race 5.00 - THE WOKINGHAM STAKES (CLASS 2) (HERITAGE HANDICAP) (see page 54)

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, Rated 0-110; SIX FURLONGS (6f ) (1,200 metres); Enter by noon, May 23rd and pay £295 stake, Scratch by noon, June 6th or pay £375, Confirm by noon, June 19th and pay £195, Declare by 10.00 a.m. June 22nd. Lowest weight 8st 2lb; Highest weight not less than 9st 12lb Penalties, after May 27th, 2023, a winner of a race 5lb Of 2 races 8lb; ASCOT RACECOURSE LIMITED will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey In addition, a Challenge Cup will be presented to the winning owner, to be held until May next year The lad or girl in charge of the best turned out horse and the winning horse in this race will each receive a prize of £300 Declarations to run for this race must be made by 10.00 a.m. on Thursday, June 17th and declarations of riders must be made by 1.00 p.m. on Thursday, June 17th. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of Howden. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. This race will be restricted to 28 runners plus three reserves The three reserves will be nominated as R29, R30 and R31. The procedure for the allocation and operation of the reserves protocol will be as detailed in the notice headed ‘Reserves’ which has been published in The Racing Calendar and which also appears in the important notices following the Standard Conditions on the Racing Bulletin area of the BHA Racing Administration Internet site www.racingadmin.co.uk. The British Horseracing Authority will amend the Weights and Handicapping Code in the event that raising of the weights at the 24-hour stage proves necessary Trainers are reminded of the provisions of paragraph 41 of the Race Entry Code which require that they must notify the Racing Calendar Office immediately when the decision has been made not to run 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 9 of the Weights and Handicapping Code a horse must have run three times or more in order to qualify to run in this race. 65 entries, 13 at £295, 11 at £670, 41 at £865 - Closed May 23rd, 2023

Sixth Race 5.35 - THE GOLDEN GATES STAKES (CLASS 2 HANDICAP) (see page 64)

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 three yrs old only, Rated 0-105 (also open to such horses rated 106 and 107 - see Standard Conditions); ONE MILE abt TWO FURLONGS (9f abt 212yds) (1,900 metres); Enter by noon, June 19th and pay £500 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. June 22nd. Lowest weight 8st 2lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after June 17th, 2023, for each race won 6lb; ASCOT RACECOURSE LIMITED will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey In addition, a Challenge Cup will be presented to the winning owner, to be held until May next year. The lad or girl in charge of the best turned out horse and the winning horse in this race will each receive a prize of £300 All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of Howden. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. This race will be restricted to 16 runners plus three reserves. The three reserves will be nominated as R17, R18 and R19 The procedure for the allocation and operation of the reserves protocol will be as detailed in the notice headed ‘Reserves’ which has been published in The Racing Calendar and which also appears in the important notices following the Standard Conditions on the Racing Bulletin area of the BHA Racing Administration Internet site www.racingadmin.co.uk. The British Horseracing Authority will amend the Weights and Handicapping Code in the event that raising of the weights at the 24-hour stage proves necessary. Trainers are reminded of the provisions of paragraph 41 of the Race Entry Code which require that they must notify the Racing Calendar Office immediately when the decision has been made not to run 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 9 of the Weights and Handicapping Code a horse must have run three times or more in order to qualify to run in this race. 31 entries at £500. - Closed June 19th, 2023

Seventh Race 6.10 - THE QUEEN ALEXANDRA STAKES (CLASS 2 CONDITIONS RACE) (see page 70)

Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code; £54000 to the winning horse The second to receive £25350, the third £12680 and the fourth £6340; for four yrs old and upwards; TWO MILES FIVE FURLONGS abt 143 YARDS (21f abt 143yds) (4,300 metres); Enter by noon, June 19th and pay £500 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. June 22nd. Weights: 4-y-o colts and geldings 9st 3lb; fillies 8st 12lb 5-y-o and up colts and geldings 9st 4lb; fillies 8st 13lb Penalties, after June 13th, 2022, for each Class 2 weight-for-age or Class 3 weightfor-age race won 3lb For each Class 1 weight-for-age race won 5lb (Penalties cumulative and maximum penalty 10lb); ASCOT RACECOURSE LIMITED will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey In addition, a Challenge Cup will be presented to the winning owner, to be held until May next year. The lad or girl in charge of the best turned out horse and the winning horse in this race will each receive a prize of £300 All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of Howden. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. For the purposes of future penalties and qualification, this race will be treated as a Conditions Stakes race. ELIMINATION: If elimination is necessary from this race, the elimination sequence will be determined by the Elimination and Balloting Procedures (contained in the Race Administration Code) 24 entries at £500. - Closed June 19th, 2023

Royal Ascot Fifth Day

Saturday 24th June 2023

Ascot Authority (Holdings) Limited Board

Sir Francis Brooke Bt. (Chairman and His Majesty’s Representative)

Felicity Barnard *†

Lady Celina Carter

Ian McGregor CVO *†

Harry Morley

Stewards

Chief Steward Shaun Parker

Stewards’ Panel Chair Michael Andrews

Stewards Sophie Candy & Richard Westropp

Jonathan Parker *

Lisa Perrin

Nick Smith *†

Alastair Warwick *†

Nigel Payne †

Christopher Collard † (Company Secretary)

Assistant Steward Joise Brown-Smith

Raceday Assistant Kate Smith

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Nick Smith

Head of Racing and Clerk of the Course

Chris Stickels

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Keith Ottesen

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Robert Supple & James Stenning

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Nick Bostock & David Hicks

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Graham Potts, Kate Maxwell, Sally Taylor, Amy Hawthorn

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Robert Cuthbert & Chris Hill

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Darren Stone, Vince McKevitt, Carol Leggett, Mel Baker , Kelly McSorley, Stuart Shilston, Melanie Sheppard, Peter Double, Chris Hannaford

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Dr Roger Goulds, Dr Ramy Saker, Dr Guy Mitchell, Dr Peter Johnson, Dr John Berry, Dr Amy Lambert, Dr Sushant Tirwari

Veterinary Surgeons

Simon Knapp, CVO, BVetMed,BSc, MRCVS

Bobby McEwen, BVSc, MRCVS

Clive Hamblin, BVetMed, MRCVS

Jamie Knapp, BVSc, MRCVS

Ian Wright, BVSc, MRCVS

Commentators

Simon Holt & Alan Howes

Betting Ring Managers

Andrew Boardley, Andy Collins, Sarah Woodborne, Darren Tilbury, Will Sherwood

Designated Safeguarding Lead

Alastair Warwick

*Director of Ascot Racecourse Limited

†Director of Ascot Racecourse Betting & Gaming Limited