Royal Ascot Racecard - Friday 21st June

ROYAL ASCOT

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 and peruse the racecard before indulging in a delicious bite to eat. If you have any questions throughout the day, please ask one of our stewards who will be delighted to help

1.45pm - Leading Jockeys

Today’s leading jockeys will be introduced to the crowd in the Parade Ring ahead of racing.

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 over £10 million, Royal Ascot stages seven top-class Flat races each day contested by the world’s finest racehorses Today’s opener is the Group 3 Albany Stakes, a six-furlong sprint for two-year-old fillies

3.45pm – Feature Race

A parade of the runners before the Coronation Stakes will take place in front of the Grandstand. The feature Group 1 race brings together the very best three-year-old fillies from all over the world, normally attracting the winners of the British, Irish and French 1,000 Guineas to crown the best of this year’s Classic generation over a mile.

6.15pm – Last Race

The final race today is the Palace of Holyroodhouse Stakes, a competitive handicap for three-year-olds run over five furlongs.

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 – Live music after racing until 9.00pm.

Windsor Enclosure – After party with DJ Dermot O’Leary 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 in celebration and would then go on to be renamed in line with subsequent Jubilees in 2012 and 2022.

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. 2021 saw Queen Elizabeth II attend Royal Ascot for the final time before her death in 2022 - The Platinum Jubilee Stakes was permanently renamed as the Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes in her memory.

Last year, King Charles III and Queen Camilla attended their first Royal Ascot as King and Queen, with His Majesty The King the 13th monarch to oversee the running of Ascot Racecourse. It was a memorable one for Their Majesties as Desert Hero won the King George V Stakes, their first winner at the Royal Meeting as owners.

In 2024, The King’s Stand Stakes is set to be run as The King Charles III Stakes for the first time, after being permanently renamed with the kind permission of His Majesty.

2023 also saw Frankie Dettori wave farewell to Royal Ascot in unforgettable style, winning the Gold Cup on-board Courage Mon Ami for his 79th winner at the Royal Meeting. He would add two more victories that week before leaving to ride in the USA at the end of the year

This year, prize money at the Royal Meeting reaches eight figures with the total fund across all 35 races in excess of £10 million, an increase of more than 5% on 2023’s figures. With eight Group 1 races and a total of 22 Pattern or Listed level events throughout the five days, Royal Ascot continues to deliver quality fields and world-class contenders from all over the world.

SCAN FOR ENCLOSURE & ACCESSIBILITY MAPS.

Singing around the Bandstand

Racegoers in the Royal Enclosure and Queen Anne Enclosure are invited to join in with the unmissable singing around the bandstand after racing from 6.20pm.

It was the late Lady Jinny Beaumont, wife of Sir Nicky Beaumont, Clerk of the Course from 1969 to 1994, who first introduced this communal sing-along that has become synonymous with Royal Ascot.

She was famed for conducting the band and the event grew in popularity to such an extent that a bandstand was erected to recognise this prized Ascot tradition.

Union Jack flags are provided on a first come first served basis, so come with a good voice and be prepared to sing along to classics such as Land of Hope and Glory, My Way, Daisy Daisy and We’ll Meet Again.

Ascot Racecourse would like to thank the Band of the Scots Guards who will be playing throughout Royal Ascot 2024 and John Park who will be leading the singing.

Scan for songbook.

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.

Useful Information

Over 18 Wristbands

Ascot operates a strict over 18 policy for betting and the purchase of alcohol. Racegoers aged 18 and above can collect an 18+ wristband from any entrance or information point with photographic proof of age. If you appear under the age of 25 you may be asked for ID

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.

Baby Changing Facilities

Available in the male and female WCs on most levels of the Grandstand at entrances A-D, also in the Pavilion, Exhibition Hall and Ticket Office West. Facilities are also available in the Village and Windsor Enclosures, please ask a steward for directions.

Lost Property

Items found in the Royal Enclosure or Queen Anne Enclosure will be taken to the Queen Anne Reception, in the Village and Windsor Enclosure to the Left Luggage points, for collection before 7.00pm. After 7.00pm, please email Lost.Property@ascot.com or call 0344 346 3000 (Monday-Friday).

Assistance and Queries

If you have any questions during the day please ask one of our stewards who will be able to help

*Cashpoints (charges may apply)

Royal Enclosure - Grandstand Concourse near Entrance B and the Royal Enclosure Gardens

Queen Anne Enclosure – Grandstand Concourse near Entrance C and next to the Pavilion

Village Enclosure – Opposite the Hayworth Bar

Windsor Enclosure – Ascot Avenue Food Market

*Left Luggage

Royal Enclosure – Car Park 1 and Ticket Office West

Queen Anne Enclosure – Pavilion Entrance and adjacent to Car Park 3

Village Enclosure – Next to the Ticket Office

Windsor Enclosure – Opposite the Ticket Office

*Picnic Collection

Royal Enclosure and Queen Anne Enclosure – Brigadier Gerard Deli *Scan for Map

Village Enclosure – Loren Bar

Windsor Enclosure – Danedream Bar

Trophy Presenters

We are delighted to welcome the following here today

The Albany Stakes

Presentation by Dame Jilly Cooper DBE

Jilly Cooper is a best-selling author and journalist who has written popular columns for the Mail on Sunday and The Sunday Times, some of which were collected into a single volume, Jolly Super. The publication of her first book in 1969, How to Stay Married, was followed by a guide to working life, How to Survive from Nine to Five. Her novels include Riders, Polo and Wicked!, and a number of non-fiction books. A regular on TV and radio, she is a well-known lover of animals and one of the founding patrons of the Animals in War Memorial campaign. Jilly was awarded an OBE for services to literature in 2004 and was appointed DBE in 2024 for services to literature and charity.

The Commonwealth Cup

Presentation by General Sir Patrick Sanders KCB CBE DSO ADC Gen

Born in Tidworth and raised in Norway, Gibraltar and Iraq, General Sir Patrick Sanders was commissioned in 1986 into The Royal Green Jackets. He has commanded on operations in Northern Ireland, Kosovo, Bosnia, Iraq and Afghanistan. He has commanded 20 Armoured Brigade, the 3rd (UK) Division and the Field Army. He was promoted to General in 2019 and became Chief of the General Staff in June 2022. He is Colonel Commandant of the Honourable Artillery Company and Honorary Colonel of the Turks and Caicos Islands Regiment. He speaks French, Norwegian, colloquial Spanish and a little Arabic, Pashtun, Dari, Albanian and Serbo-Croat. General Sanders enjoys cycling, all forms of skiing, shooting, whisky and Tottenham Hotspur FC.

The Coronation Stakes

Presentation by His Majesty The King

The Duke of Edinburgh Stakes

Presentation by Her Royal Highness Princess Beatrice

The Sandringham Stakes

Presentation by Dame Maureen Lipman DBE

Maureen Lipman has been an actress and writer for fifty-eight years having left Hull in 1965 to train at LAMDA. Her first films were Up the Junction, Gumshoe and Educating Rita and her television work includes the sitcom Agony, All at Number 20 and the series About Face. She has performed in over 30 West End Plays, had a one person show and for the last five years has played Evelyn Plummer in Coronation Street. She has published 10 books and is the proud recipient of honorary Doctorates from the Universities of Hull, Salford, Sheffield and Tel Aviv. She was awarded a CBE in 1999 and a Damehood in 2020.

The King Edward VII Stakes

Presentation by Mr Phil Spencer

Phil Spencer is a presenter, author, businessman and property investor. As co-presenter of the long-running Channel 4 series Location Location Location and Love It or List It, he has become one of the best-known faces on British television and is widely credited as being an expert in all things property related. Outside of television he has published books, writes regular columns for leading newspapers, hosts podcasts, has taken on immense challenges for the charities he is Patron of, and has set up and run three successful businesses. Aside from being a keen golfer and cricketer; as a farmer’s son, Phil is a country boy at heart and loves to be involved in all outdoor pursuits.

The Palace of Holyroodhouse Stakes Presentation by Mr William Jarvis

William Jarvis retired from racing in 2023 marking the end of Jarvises training in Newmarket since the 1880s. After success as an amateur jockey on the Flat, he became assistant to the late Henry Cecil at Warren Place in a golden era for the stable. He started his career as a trainer at Phantom House Stables in 1985 following in the footsteps of his father, Ryan, who had trained there in the 1950s and 60s. In his 38 years as a trainer, he had more than 700 winners including Grand Lodge, who in 1993 won the Dewhurst Stakes at Newmarket and the St James’s Palace Stakes at Royal Ascot, and Lady Bowthorpe, the popular winner of the 2021 Nassau Stakes at Goodwood.

Race Histories

2.30pm The Albany Stakes (Group 3)

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

3.05pm The Commonwealth Cup (Group 1) (British Champions Series)

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

3.45pm The Coronation Stakes (Group 1) (British Champions Series)

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

4.25pm The Duke of Edinburgh Stakes (Handicap)

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

5.05pm

The Sandringham Stakes (Handicap)

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

5.40pm

The King Edward VII Stakes (Group 2)

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

6.15pm

The Palace of Holyroodhouse Stakes (Handicap)

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

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:

1-4 declared runnersNo place pool

5 & 6 declared runners

7-20 declared runners

21 or more declared runners

1st or 2nd

(void if less than 4 runners)

1st, 2nd or 3rd

(3 places remain if 5 or 6 runners, void if less than 5 runners)

1st, 2nd, 3rd or 4th

(4 places remain for 20 or less runners)

Retraining of Racehorses Donation

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

David Catlow, Retraining of Racehorses Managing Director, said, “We are thrilled that Ascot Racecourse Supports has chosen RoR as a nominated charity for this year’s Royal Ascot. RoR’s mission is to safeguard the wellbeing of former racehorses for life, and we cannot do it without the vital and very generous support of organisations such as Ascot Racecourse.

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

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

We wish Ryan the best of luck with his 7 rides today:

2.30pm – Fairy Godmother

3.05pm – Military

3.45pm – Opera Singer

4.25pm – Ethical Diamond

5.05pm – Everlasting

5.40pm – Diego Velazque

6.15pm - Sommelier

A Heroes’ Welcome

SUPPORTING EVERY MEMBER OF THE MILITARY FAMILY

Ascot Racecourse is again proud to welcome the three principal single service Armed Forces charities to Royal Ascot, namely the Army Benevolent Fund, the RAF Benevolent Fund and the Royal Navy and Royal Marines Charity.

Each charity works tirelessly to support military personnel, past and present, and their families in times of need with a wide range of practical, emotional and financial support. They would not, however be able to provide this vital level of care without the public’s help.

Our long-term support of the charities includes a donation from the sale of certain beverages across our enclosures during Royal Ascot, which over the past seven years has totalled more than £282,000. This includes a percentage of sales donated from on-site concessionaires and bucket collections. In addition, we provide 2-for-1 ticket offers for all serving military alongside a dedicated Armed Forces Bar for those in attendance.

The charities are our official bucket collectors today and you will see many of their volunteers across the site. Please donate if you are able.

We thank you for your support.

Army Benevolent Fund - Steve’s story

Steve was 19 years old when he was badly wounded in a bomb explosion in Belfast whilst serving with The Royal Anglian Regiment. His right leg was blown off and his wounded left leg was later amputated below the knee; the explosion also caused the loss of his right eye. He spent time recovering and rehabilitating in various hospitals, including the Queen Elizabeth Military Hospital Woolwich. Once back home, ABF provided support for a new ramp so that Steve could exit his bungalow kitchen area more easily. This work has made a massive difference, giving Steve his independence back.

5f (2yo)

5f

6f (2yo)

6f

7f (2yo)

7f

1m round (2yo)

1m round

1m straight 1m 2f 1m 4f

1m 6f 2m 2m 4f

2m 51/2 f

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

Illinois - 3 mins 0.57 seconds - 2024 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 2024 Flat season. These will be indicated in yellow as the season progresses.

Doyle’s Royal Ascot Ascent

The spectacular story of Hollie’s groundbreaking Group 1 victory

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

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

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

“Bradsell loves it here at Ascot, he won here as a two-year-old. He just travelled so amazingly. I asked him the question a long way out and

he did it well. He’s such a talented horse When you get a horse that loves it here, they are so effective on this track.

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

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

“I was left to my own accord to make my own decisions or mistakes. I had no interest in school, I just wanted to get home and get on the back of a horse!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“I think the vision of female jockeys has changed thanks to the likes of Hayley Turner, Gay Kelleway, Rachael Blackmore, Nina Carberry, those girls riding over jumps have proven it. For me, the moment Rachael crossed the line in the Grand National I thought ‘conversation over’, but it’s alright for me to say because I’ve had a pretty easy go of things. People like Hayley, Cathy Gannon, and others before me have had it a lot tougher.”

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

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The Coronation Stakes

OF THE LAST 12 WINNERS HAD ALREADY WON A GROUP 1

RACE

1 M

17OF THE LAST 20 WINNERS HAD WON OVER A MILE ALREADY IN THEIR CAREERS

14 WINNERS WERE TRAINED IN

FRANCE OR

IRELAND

9 THE AVERAGE WINNING STARTING PRICE IN THE LAST

10 Y E A R S 5/1 OF THE LAST

9 OF THE LAST 12WINNERS RAN IN THE ENGLISH, FRENCH OR IRISH 1,000 GUINEAS ON THEIR PREVIOUS START

8 OF THE LAST

10 WINNERS

W E R E IN TH E FI RS T TH RE E I N TH E BE TT IN G MA RK ET

13 OF THE LAST

27 W I N N E R S H A D RU N IN TH E EN GL IS H, IRISH OR FRENCH GUINEAS

Feature Race Analysis

QIPCO 1000 Guineas heroine Elmalka will aim to give Roger Varian further Royal Ascot glory as she bids to win another Group 1. The three-year-old just denied the strong challenge of Albany Stakes winner Porta Fortuna (second), Ramatuelle (third) and See The Fire in the Newmarket fillies Classic and the quartet go head-to-head again today.

Aidan O’Brien is no stranger to success in this race having landed it in 2017. Today he saddles two in Content and the well-fancied Opera Singer who currently heads the market after a good third in the Irish 1,000 Guineas, finishing ahead of rival again today Skellet. Shock French 1,000 Guineas winner Rouhiya is among the vast amount of International runners we have seen throughout the week and will be partnered by her regular rider Maxime Guyon.

The unbeaten Devoted Queen steps up in grade after a beautiful performance at York and she could be worth chancing to improve again in these deeper waters. Folgaria made a successful start to life for Marco Botti when marginally landing the Fred Darling on stable debut. There could be more to come from the bright filly returning to quicker ground.

Last year’s winner Tahiyra

DUBAI DUT CUP AND THE DUTY FREE

CONCERT CONCER

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

Sire

Horse’s name

No. of days since last ran

Dam

Weight Stones/ lbs (lbs)

Age of horse

Damsire

Draw

2 COURAGE MON AMI (GB) (26)4 9 3 (129)

11-1

B g Frankel - Crimson Ribbon (USA) (Lemon Drop Kid (USA))

WATHNAN RACING Frankie Dettori

JOHN & THADY GOSDEN, Newmarket

Groom - Aldir Centuriao (Breeder - Hascombe & Valiant Stud Ltd)

C PEACOCK BLUE, OLD GOLD sleeves, RED cap.

DRAW 9

The way he made light work in the end of two 1m4f novice races on AW last autumn marked him down as a very serious prospect; handicap win at Goodwood (1m6f, good to firm; smart form) last month confirmed that in spades, as class and stamina came into play late on; 2m+ looks sure to suit and, although this company is of a radically higher order than in those three races, it is hard to put a ceiling right now on what he might achieve.

C = Course winner

CD = Course & Distance

Winner

D = Distance winner

BF = Beaten favourite

Previous Performances

/ = denotes new season

– = denotes new year

d = disqualified

r = ran out

U= unseated rider

P= pulled up

Official BHA Rating 106

Owner Form Guide Trainer and location of training establishment

Owner’s Colours

Official BHA Rating

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

Country where horse is trained

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

Courage Mon Ami won The Gold Cup at Royal Ascot in 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 Albany Stakes

(Group 3)

Six Furlongs (6f ) (1,200 metres) For Two Year Old Fillies

(Class 1) Advertised total prize fund £125,000

(FOR CONDITIONS OF THIS RACE SEE PAGE 78)

Stalls - Centre

Owners Prize Money: Winner £55700, Second £22863, Third £11438, Fourth £5713, Fifth £2863, Sixth £1425. (Penalty Value £70887.50) A SS

Form Owner Trainer st lb (lbs)

1 BURNING PINE (USA) (56)

9 2 (128)

1 B f Nyquist (USA) - Orabella (USA) (More Than Ready (USA))

HAT CREEK RACING

Joel Rosario WESLEY WARD, USA

Groom - Jose Reveles (Breeder - Hidden Brook Farm & Spruce Lane Farm)

JONABELL GREEN, LIGHT BLUE sleeves, two JONABELL GREEN hoops, LIGHT BLUE cap.

Draw 4

Foaled 8.3.2022. Half-sister to Louder Than Bombs, won four times at 7f and 1m. Won on her latest outing when 13-20fav at Keeneland over 4f in April, beating La Marinera. She is wearing blinkers for the first time.

Official BHA Rating -

2 CALIFORNIA DREAMER (GB)

(33) 9 2 (128)

23 B f Mehmas (IRE) - Penelopa (Giant’s Causeway (USA))

AMO RACING LIMITED/GISELLE DE AGUIAR David Egan ADRIAN MURRAY, Ireland (Breeder - Ickworth Stud)

PURPLE, WHITE cap, PURPLE stars.

Draw 3

Foaled 5.4.2022. Half-sister to Paggane, won twice over hurdles at 2m 4f and 3m 1f and on the flat at 1m 5f. Placed once in two starts. Third of 6 behind Fairy Godmother beaten 1l at 20-1 on her latest outing in the Group 3 Coolmore Stud Irish EBF Fillies Sprint Stakes at Naas over 6f (good) last month. Official BHA Rating -

3 CONVO (IRE) (19)

132 B f Kodiac - Quick Chat (USA) (First Defence (USA))

9 2 (128)

DANIEL MACAULIFFE & ANOJ DON Tom Marquand

AMY MURPHY, Newmarket

Groom - Ryan Kavanagh (Breeder - Coseda Ltd)

ROYAL BLUE, LIGHT BLUE epaulets, striped sleeves and cap.

Draw 9

Foaled 24.4.2022. A winner at 4f on heavy ground. Beaten 2 1/2l by Francisco’s Piece when second of 8 at 3-1 on her latest outing at Chantilly over 5f (good to soft) earlier this month.

Official BHA Rating -

The Albany Stakes (Group 3) -

continued

Form Owner Trainer st lb (lbs)

4 CRADLE OF LOVE (IRE) (19)

332 B f Kodiac - Compostela (Sea The Stars (IRE))

9 2 (128)

MVMAGNIER/MRSSHANAHAN/MACLENNAN/MAGNIER Dylan Browne McMonagle JOSEPH PATRICK O’BRIEN, Ireland

Groom - Damien Byrne (Breeder - Vimal & Gillian Khosla)

DARK BLUE, WHITE seams, striped sleeves and cap.

Draw 14

Foaled 7.4.2022. Placed twice in three starts. Beaten 1/2l by American Bar when second of 7 at 5-2 on her latest outing at Listowel over 6f (good) earlier this month. She is wearing blinkers for the first time. Official BHA Rating -

5 FAIRY GODMOTHER (IRE) (33)

21 Ch f Night of Thunder (IRE) - Scintilating (Siyouni (FR))

9 2 (128)

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

AIDAN O’BRIEN, Ireland

Groom - Yvonne Zuercher (Breeder - Ballyphilip Stud)

D ROYAL BLUE, ORANGE disc, striped sleeves and cap.

Draw 6

Foaled 5.3.2022. Half-sister to Sketch, won at 6f. Won on her latest outing when 6-5fav in the Group 3 Coolmore Stud Irish EBF Fillies Sprint Stakes at Naas over 6f (good) last month, beating Sparkling Sea by a neck. Official BHA Rating -

6 HEAVENS GATE (IRE) (26)

21 B f Churchill (IRE) - Itqaan (USA) (Danzig (USA))

9 2 (128)

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

AIDAN O’BRIEN, Ireland

Groom - Aaron Moloney (Breeder - Whisperview Trading Ltd)

D ROYAL BLUE, ORANGE disc, striped sleeves.

Draw 17

Foaled 26.2.2022. Foaled 26 Feb. Half-sister to Maraweh, won five times over hurdles at 3m. A winner at 2-1 at Curragh over 6f (good) on her latest outing last month, beating January by 2 1/4l. Official BHA Rating -

7 HOT DARLING (IRE) (37)

11 B f Too Darn Hot - Boater (IRE) (Helmet (AUS))

9 2 (128)

MR NURLAN BIZAKOV Silvestre De Sousa AMY MURPHY, Newmarket

Groom - Annie James (Breeder - Rabbah Bloodstock Limited)

LIGHT BLUE, YELLOW and LIGHT BLUE halved sleeves.

Draw 8

Foaled 11.4.2022. Half-sister to Verdansk, won at 7f. Successful twice at 5f on good to soft and heavy ground. A winner at Vichy over 5f (heavy) last month, beating Herrenchiemsee by 1/2l.

8 JAYVEE (IRE) (35)

Official BHA Rating -

9 2 (128)

10 B f Dandy Man (IRE) - Golden Salute (IRE) (Acclamation) MEDALLION, ALDABBAGH & WESTON Chris Hayes BRIAN ELLISON, Malton

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

WHITE, BLACK PT in PINK HEART, BLACK collar, BLACK sleeves, PINK armlets, WHITE cap, BLACK PT in PINK HEART

Draw 5

Foaled 2.3.2022. Half-sister to Talia, won twice at 7f. A winner at 5f on soft ground. Beaten 3 1/2l behind Betty Clover at 25-1 when 9th of 15 on her latest outing at York over 5f (good) last month. Official BHA Rating -

The Albany Stakes (Group 3) -

Form Owner Trainer st

9 KYLIE

OF LOCHALSH (IRE)

(42) 9 2 (128)

4 B f Kodi Bear (IRE) - Lady Heartbeat (Avonbridge)

MR BEV HENDRY Hayley Turner

GAY KELLEWAY, Newmarket (Breeder - Ballyhampshire Stud Ltd)

YELLOW, RED lion motif on body, RED armlets, collar and cap. Draw 2

Foaled 4.4.2022. Half-sister to Petticoat Rule, won three times at 7f and 1m. Finished 7l behind Miss Rascal when fourth of 6 at 22-1 on her racecourse debut here over 5f (good) last month. Official BHA Rating -

10

LIBERALISED (GB) (15)

1 B f Kodiac - Savannah’s Dream (Showcasing) CLIPPER

K. R. BURKE, Leyburn

Groom - Hanu Singh (Breeder - Branton Court Stud LLP)

9 2 (128)

Daniel Tudhope

D GREY. Draw 15

Foaled 2.5.2022. Half-sister to Ballet Steps, won twice at 5f. A winner at 5-2 at Hamilton over 6f (good) on her latest outing earlier this month, beating Selection by 1l. Official BHA Rating -

11 MOUNTAIN BREEZE (IRE) (34)

11 Ch f Lope de Vega (IRE) - Lava Flow (IRE) (Dalakhani (IRE))

GODOLPHIN

9 2 (128)

William Buick

CHARLIE APPLEBY, Newmarket

Groom - Maxine Bowley (Breeder - Godolphin) D ROYAL BLUE.

Foaled 1.5.2022. Full sister to Panarea, won at 6f. Successful at 5f and 6f on good ground. Won on her latest outing when 8-13fav at Newmarket over 6f (good) last month, beating New Charter by 2 1/2l. Has won twice at Newmarket this season.

12 NAD ALSHIBA SNOW (IRE) (13)

24 B f Oasis Dream - Lizzie Siddal (Dansili)

Official BHA Rating -

9 2 (128)

MR JABER ABDULLAH Rossa Ryan

MICHAEL APPLEBY, Oakham (Breeder - Tinnakill Bloodstock & Jack Cantillon)

ROYAL BLUE, WHITE striped sleeves, WHITE cap.

Draw 7

Foaled 14.2.2022. Half-sister to Deverell, won at 1m. Placed once in two starts. Finished 3l behind Perfect Part when fourth of 13 at 8-1 on her latest outing at Beverley over 5f (good to firm) earlier this month.

Official BHA Rating -

13 PEREGRINE FALCON (IRE) (14) 9 2 (128)

3 B f Showcasing - Fascinating Falcon (IRE) (Fastnet Rock (AUS))

EMMET MULLINS/PAUL BYRNE Colin Keane

EMMET MULLINS, Ireland (Breeder - Newtown Anner Stud)

BLACK, RED epaulets, chevrons on sleeves, BLACK cap, RED star.

Draw 1

Foaled 25.3.2022. Dam a lightly raced maiden. Third of 11 behind Easy Mover beaten 2 1/2l at 9-2 on her racecourse debut at Fairyhouse over 6f (good) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating -

The Albany Stakes (Group 3) - continued

Form Owner Trainer

14 ROYALTY BAY (IRE) (22)

1 B f Kodiac - Dubai Rainbow (IRE) (Tamayuz)

ECO-POWER RACING

JOHN & SEAN QUINN, Malton (Breeder - Luke & Adam Morgan)

D EMERALD GREEN, YELLOW stars, YELLOW sleeves, EMERALD GREEN stars, YELLOW cap, EMERALD GREEN star.

9 2 (128)

Jason Hart

16

Foaled 4.4.2022. Dam won twice at 7f and 1m. A winner at 8-1 at Ripon over 6f (soft) on her latest outing last month, beating Beronia by 3l. Official BHA Rating -

15 SIMMERING (GB) (27)

3 B f Too Darn Hot - Cashla Bay (Fastnet Rock (AUS))

9 2 (128)

MRS BV SANGSTER,JUSTIN CASSE & DR J BERK Jamie Spencer

OLLIE SANGSTER, Marlborough

Groom - Harry Jenkins (Breeder - Lofts Hall Stud)

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

11

Foaled 21.2.2022. Half-sister to Estate, won twice at 5f. Third of 14 behind Arabie beaten 1 1/4l at 3-1fav on her racecourse debut at York over 6f (good to soft) last month. Official BHA Rating -

16 SUBSTITUTE (IRE) (22)

9 2 (128)

13 Ch f Bungle Inthejungle - Secret Existence (IRE) (Sakhee’s Secret)

KINGSLEY PARK 39 - GOLD Oisin Murphy

CHARLIE JOHNSTON, Middleham (Breeder - Kildaragh Stud)

D BF ROYAL BLUE, LIGHT GREEN epaulets.

Draw 10

Foaled 7.4.2022. Half-sister to Have Secret, won twice at 7f and 1m 2f. A winner at 6f on good ground. Third of 5 behind Royalty Bay beaten 4 1/2l at 4-6fav on her latest outing at Ripon over 6f (soft) last month. Official BHA Rating -

17

TWAFEEG (IRE) (20)

1 B f Far Above (IRE) - Disko (IRE) (Kodiac)

9 2 (128)

SHEIKH HAMED DALMOOK AL MAKTOUM Hollie Doyle

ARCHIE WATSON, Upper Lambourn

Groom - Lisa O’Connor (Breeder - Cooneen Stud)

LIGHT BLUE, BLACK seams, WHITE sleeves and cap.

Draw 13

Foaled 1.4.2022. Half-sister to She Can Boogie, won four times at 5f. A winner at 18-1 at Doncaster over 6f (good) on her latest outing earlier this month, beating Arabian Dusk by 1 1/2l. Official BHA Rating -

Result: 1st 2nd 3rd 4th

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

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 17

Blinkers worn first time by No. 1, 4.

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

Median Time: 1 min 14.90 secs

2023: PORTA FORTUNA (IRE) 2 9 2 Frankie Dettori 5-1 (Donnacha Aidan O’Brien) 17 ran

The Albany Stakes (Group 3) - continued

Form Owner Trainer st lb (lbs)

Race Summary:

Aidan O’Brien plays a strong hand as he bids for a third success in this race. While Heavens Gate is notable after breezing through a Curragh maiden last month, it is hard to look beyond FAIRY GODMOTHER as the stable’s best hope. Despite finding one too good when running green on debut at Naas, the daughter of Night Of Thunder reversed the form with the winner of that race, producing a power-packed finish in a Group 3 at the same venue last month. It has been all systems go at Ballydoyle for this since. The unbeaten Mountain Breeze can give the selection most to think about after a brace of novice wins at Newmarket Hot Darling, a Listed scorer in France, and maiden winners Liberalised and Twafeeg appeal as each-way hopes

Race Predictor:

FAIRY GODMOTHER

MOUNTAIN BREEZE

HEAVENS GATE

Forecast: Correct as of 3.30pm 20.06.24

7-4 Fairy Godmother (IRE), 7-2 Mountain Breeze (IRE), 10-1 Heavens Gate (IRE), 11-1 Twafeeg (IRE), 16-1 Royalty Bay (IRE), 18-1 Burning Pine (USA), California Dreamer (GB), 20-1 Simmering (GB), 25-1 Liberalised (GB), 28-1 Hot Darling (IRE), 40-1 Peregrine Falcon (IRE), 66-1 Convo (IRE), Substitute (IRE), 80-1 Jayvee (IRE), 100-1 Nad Alshiba Snow (IRE), 125-1 Cradle of Love (IRE), 150-1 Kylie of Lochalsh (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 Commonwealth Cup (Group

1)

(British Champions Series)

Six Furlongs (6f ) (1,200 metres) For Three Year Old Colts And Fillies

(Class 1) Advertised total prize fund £725,750

(FOR CONDITIONS OF THIS RACE SEE PAGE 78)

Stalls -Centre

Owners Prize Money: Winner £323394, Second £132740, Third £66406, Fourth £33167, Fifth £16620, Sixth £8274. (Penalty Value £411572.82) A SS

Form Owner Trainer st lb (lbs)

1 ELITE STATUS (GB) (34)

9 2 (128)

13100-1 B c Havana Grey - Dotted Swiss (IRE) (Swiss Spirit) SHEIKH MOHAMMED OBAID AL MAKTOUM Clifford Lee K. R. BURKE, Leyburn

Groom - Nadir Khan (Breeder - Whitsbury Manor Stud)

D YELLOW, large BLACK spots, WHITE cap.

Draw 4

He has won four times from 5f to 6f on good and soft ground. A winner at 13-2 at Newbury over 6f (good) on his latest outing last month, beating Relief Rally by 2 3/4l. Official BHA Rating 111

2 EVADE (FR) (21)

9 2 (128)

1420-1 B c Wootton Bassett - Angel Falls (Kingmambo (USA)) RESOLUTE & QATAR RACING Oisin Murphy ARCHIE WATSON, Upper Lambourn

Groom - Haji Khan (Breeder - S.A.S.U. Ecurie Des Monceaux et al)

D BLACK, RR logo, BLUE yoke, BLACK collar, BLUE sleeves, two BLACK hoops and cuffs, BLACK cap with RR logo.

Draw 15

Successful at 6f and 7f on good to soft and soft ground. A winner at 10-1 at Epsom over 7f (good to soft) on his latest outing last month, beating Native American by a short head. Official BHA Rating 108

3 GIVEMETHEBEATBOYS (IRE) (33) 9 2 (128)

1434-12 B c Bungle Inthejungle - Dromana (IRE) (Dutch Art) BRONSAN RACING/EXORS OF THERESA MARNANE Shane Foley MRS J. HARRINGTON, Ireland

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

D BF DARK GREEN, WHITE hoop and sleeves.

Draw 14

He has won three times at 6f on ground varying from good to soft. Beaten a head by Bucanero Fuerte when second of 6 at 5-4fav on his latest outing in the Group 3 Goffs Lacken Stakes at Naas over 6f (good) last month. Official BHA Rating 108

The Commonwealth Cup (Group 1) (British Champions Series) - continued

Form Owner Trainer

4 INISHERIN (GB)

(27)

2-161 B c Shamardal (USA) - Ajman Princess (IRE) (Teofilo (IRE))

9 2 (128)

SHEIKH MOHAMMED OBAID AL MAKTOUM Tom Eaves KEVIN RYAN, Hambleton

Groom - Umar Muhammad (Breeder - Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum)

D YELLOW, large BLACK spots and spots on cap.

Draw 1

Successful at 6f and 1m on soft ground and on the all-weather A winner at 9-2 in the Group 2 Sandy Lane Stakes at Haydock over 6f (soft) on his latest outing last month, beating Orne by 4l. Has also won at Newcastle this season. Official BHA Rating 113

5 JASOUR (GB) (51)

21100-1

Gr c Havana Grey - Twilight Thyme (Bahamian Bounty)

9 2 (128)

ALMOHAMEDIYA RACING Jim Crowley

CLIVE COX, Hungerford

Groom - Curtis Doyle (Breeder - Wardley Bloodstock)

CD RED, GOLD braid, WHITE sleeves and cap with GOLD tassel.

Draw 5

He has won three times from 5f to 6f on good to firm and good to soft ground. A winner at 9-1 over this course and distance (good to soft) on his latest outing last month, beating Adaay In Devon by 1 3/4l. Official BHA Rating 110

6 KIND OF BLUE (GB) (34)

11 B c Blue Point (IRE) - Blues Sister (Compton Place)

9 2 (128)

MICHELLE MORRIS & JAN & PETER HOPPER Daniel Muscutt JAMES FANSHAWE, Newmarket

Groom - Amol Bharati (Breeder - Mr & Mrs M Morris, Mr & Mrs P Hopper)

D DARK GREEN, LIGHT BLUE sleeves and cap.

Draw 3

Successful twice at 6f on good to firm ground and on the all-weather. A winner at 11-4 at Doncaster over 6f (good to firm) on his latest outing last month, beating Ananda by 2 1/2l. Has also won at Kempton this season. Official BHA Rating 90

7 LAKE FOREST (GB) (265)

9 2 (128)

12410- Ch c No Nay Never (USA) - Lady Aquitaine (USA) (El Prado (IRE))

TONY BLOOM & IAN MCALEAVY Tom Marquand WILLIAM HAGGAS, Newmarket

Groom - Libby Roper (Breeder - Sahara Group Holdings)

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

Draw 8

Successful twice at 6f on good to firm ground. Beaten 9l behind Vandeek at 14-1 when seventh of 9 on his latest outing in the Group 1 Juddmonte Middle Park Stakes at Newmarket over 6f (good to firm) in September last year. Official BHA Rating 108

8 LOUIS BARTHAS (IRE) (34)

9 2 (128)

3-0 B c Zoustar (AUS) - Field of Stars (Acclamation) REDKNAPP,DONELLY,GARDINER&ORBITAL RACING John Egan

OLLIE SANGSTER, Marlborough

Groom - Maireade Angell (Breeder - Airlie Stud & Mrs S. Rogers)

DARK BLUE, YELLOW epaulets, WHITE sleeves, RED cap.

Draw 7

Placed once in two starts. Beaten 10l behind Elite Status at 50-1 when 9th of 14 on his latest outing at Newbury over 6f (good) last month. Official BHA Rating -

The Commonwealth Cup (Group 1) (British Champions Series) - continued

Form Owner

9 MALC (GB) (34)

1264-4 B c Calyx - Bereka (Firebreak)

9 2 (128)

MIDDLEHAM PARK RACING LXVI Oisin Orr RICHARD FAHEY, Malton

Groom - Hayley Irvine (Breeder - Bearstone Stud)

LIGHT BLUE, ORANGE epaulets.

Draw 12

A winner at 5f on good to firm ground. Finished 5l behind Elite Status when fourth of 14 at 22-1 on his latest outing at Newbury over 6f (good) last month. Official BHA Rating 102

10 MILITARY (GB) (33)

143-544 B c Siyouni (FR) - Hostess (Iffraaj)

9 2 (128)

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

Groom - Summith Pathiranellage (Breeder - Highclere Stud & Mrs Michelle Morris)

D MAROON, ROYAL BLUE hoop and sleeves, quartered cap. Draw 9

A winner at 6f on good - yielding ground. Finished 2 1/2l behind Bucanero Fuerte when fourth of 6 at 15-2 on his latest outing in the Group 3 Goffs Lacken Stakes at Naas over 6f (good) last month.

11 ORNE (IRE) (27)

233202 B c Acclamation - Pellucid (Excelebration (IRE))

Official BHA Rating 100

9 2 (128)

AL SHAQAB RACING Kieran Shoemark

JOHN & THADY GOSDEN, Newmarket

Groom - Faizul Hassan (Breeder - Rathbarry Stud)

SILVER, GOLD braid, MAROON cap, GOLD tassel.

Draw 11

Successful twice at 7f on heavy ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 4l by Inisherin when second of 7 at 40-1 on his latest outing in the Group 2 Sandy Lane Stakes at Haydock over 6f (soft) last month. Official BHA Rating 102

12 POCKLINGTON (GB) (34)

9 2 (128)

115 B c Blue Point (IRE) - Ladies Are Forever (Monsieur Bond (IRE)) BOND THOROUGHBRED LIMITED Harry Russell

GEOFF OLDROYD, Pocklington (Breeder - Bond Thoroughbred Limited)

D BLACK, large YELLOW spots, armlets and cap.

Draw 10

Successful twice at 6f on the all-weather. Finished 6l behind Elite Status when fifth of 14 at 18-1 on his latest outing at Newbury over 6f (good) last month. He is wearing a visor for the first time. Official BHA Rating 96

13 STARLUST (GB) (27)

9 2 (128)

53-2361 B or Br c Zoustar (AUS) - Beyond Desire (Invincible Spirit (IRE))

MRS FITRI HAY Rossa Ryan

RALPH BECKETT, Kimpton Down

Groom - Ellie Caldwell (Breeder - Branton Court Stud LLP)

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

Draw 6

He has won four times from 5f to 6f on good and good to soft ground and on the all-weather. Won on his latest outing when 11-4fav at York over 5f (good to soft) last month, beating Lethal Nymph by 2 1/4l. He is wearing blinkers for the first time. Official BHA Rating 114

The Commonwealth Cup (Group 1) (British Champions Series) - continued

Form Owner

Trainer st lb (lbs)

14 CLASSIC FLOWER (GB) (35) 8 13 (125)

251-222 Ch f Calyx - Crown of Flowers (Garswood)

GOUSSERIE RACING & JEAN-ETIENNE DUBOIS Mickael Barzalona P. COTTIER, France (Breeder - Petches Farm Ltd)

D YELLOW, DARK GREEN cross belts, chevrons on sleeves, YELLOW cap, DARK GREEN stars.

Draw 2

She has won three times from 5f to 6f on good to soft ground. Beaten 1/2l by Monteille when second of 8 at evens fav on her latest outing in the Group 3 Prix Texanita at Chantilly over 6f (soft) last month. Official BHA Rating 106

15 PANDORA’S GIFT (IRE) (50) 8 13 (125)

21-111 B f Churchill (IRE) - Amthaal (Exceed And Excel (AUS))

JAMES PARRY AND PARTNERS Sean Levey STUART WILLIAMS, Newmarket

Groom - Stephen Holmes (Breeder - Rossenarra Bloodstock Ltd)

D PINK, LIGHT BLUE cross belts, LIGHT BLUE sleeves, PINK armlets, LIGHT BLUE cap.

Draw 13

She has won four times at 6f on the all-weather Won on her latest outing when 15-8fav at Chelmsford City over 6f last month, beating Tazara by 2 1/2l. Official BHA Rating 101

Result: 1st 2nd 3rd 4th

Distances: 1-2 2-3

Time: Min . Secs.

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 15

Blinkers worn first time by No 13 Visor worn first time by No 12. Blinkers worn by No 11. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No 10

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

Median Time: 1 min 14.90 secs

2023: SHAQUILLE 3 9 2 Oisin Murphy 9-1 (Julie Camacho) 13 ran

Race Summary:

After a ready success in the Group 3 Commonwealth Cup Trial Stakes on his previous outing, JASOUR can continue his upward trajectory and land a first Group 1. Clive Cox saddled Golden Horde to land this prize in 2020 and this son of Havana Grey can give him a second success in the race. Inisherin rates as the obvious danger after a comfortable win in the Sandy Lane at Haydock, but that form isn’t yet convincing after the well-fancied Vandeek under-performed. Elite Status should also be on the scene after an impressive success in Listed company at Newbury, while Starlust actually boasts the highest rating in this field and he isn’t easily discounted.

Race Predictor: JASOUR

INISHERIN

ELITE STATUS

The Commonwealth Cup (Group 1) (British Champions Series) - continued

Forecast: Correct as of 3.30pm 20.06.24

5-2 Inisherin (GB), 4-1 Elite Status (GB), 11-2 Jasour (GB), 10-1 Starlust (GB), 16-1 Givemethebeatboys (IRE), 20-1 Malc (GB), Pandora’s Gift (IRE), 25-1 Evade (FR), Kind of Blue (GB), Lake Forest (GB), Military (GB), Orne (IRE), Pocklington (GB), 33-1 Classic Flower (GB), 100-1 Louis Barthas (IRE)

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The Coronation Stakes

(Group 1) (British Champions Series)

Old Mile (7f abt 213yds) (Approx. 1,600 metres) For Three Year Old Fillies

(Class 1) Advertised total prize fund £650,000

(FOR CONDITIONS OF THIS RACE SEE PAGE 78 )

Stalls - Inside

Owners Prize Money: Winner £289640, Second £118885, Third £59475, Fourth £29705, Fifth £14885, Sixth £7410. (Penalty Value £368615) A SS

Form Owner Trainer st lb (lbs)

1 CONTENT (IRE) (40)

9 2 (128)

12614-0 B f Galileo (IRE) - Mecca’s Angel (IRE) (Dark Angel (IRE)) WESTERBERG/MRS J MAGNIER/M TABOR/D SMITH W. M. Lordan AIDAN O’BRIEN, Ireland

Groom - Sarah Ryan (Breeder - Coolmore) D MAROON, ROYAL BLUE hoop and sleeves, quartered cap. Draw 3

Successful at 7f and 1m on good and soft ground. Beaten 2l behind Rouhiya at 7-1 when eighth of 15 on her latest outing in the Group 1 Emirates Poule d’Essai des Pouliches at ParisLongchamp over 1m (good) last month. Official BHA Rating 109

2 DEVOTED QUEEN (GB) (35)

1-11 B f Kingman - Fintry (IRE) (Shamardal (USA)) GODOLPHIN

CHARLIE APPLEBY, Newmarket (Breeder - Godolphin)

D ROYAL BLUE.

92 RO L

9 2 (128)

Draw 10

Doub toda

She has won three times from 7f to 1m on good and soft ground and on the all-weather. Won on her latest outing when 3-1fav at York over 1m (good) last month, beating Spiritual by 2l. Has also won at Kempton this season. Doubtful runner today. Official BHA Rating 102

3 ELMALKA (GB) (47) 9 2 (128)

1-31 B f Kingman - Nahrain (Selkirk (USA)) SHEIKH AHMED AL MAKTOUM James Doyle ROGER VARIAN, Newmarket

Groom - Kerry Humphries (Breeder - Godolphin)

D YELLOW, BLACK epaulets.

Draw 7

Successful at 7f and 1m on good ground and on the all-weather. A winner at 28-1 in the Group 1 QIPCO 1000 Guineas Stakes at Newmarket over 1m (good) on her latest outing last month, beating Porta Fortuna by a neck. Official BHA Rating 113

The Coronation Stakes (Group 1) (British Champions Series) - continued

Form Owner Trainer st

4 FOLGARIA (IRE) (40)

9 2 (128)

1111-10 B f Due Diligence (USA) - Full Moon Fever (IRE) (Azamour (IRE))

SCUDERIA SAGAM SRLS Hollie Doyle

MARCO BOTTI, Newmarket

Groom - Molly Lansdale (Breeder - T. Boylan)

D MAROON, YELLOW seams, YELLOW sleeves, MAROON armlets, YELLOW cap. Draw 4

She has won three times from 6f to 1m on good and good to soft ground. Beaten 5l behind Rouhiya at 13-2 when 11th of 15 on her latest outing in the Group 1 Emirates Poule d’Essai des Pouliches at ParisLongchamp over 1m (good) last month.

5 OPERA SINGER (USA) (26)

01211-3 B f Justify (USA) - Liscanna (IRE) (Sadler’s Wells (USA))

Official BHA Rating 105

9 2 (128)

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

Groom - Trevor O’Neill (Breeder - Mrs E. Stockwell)

D ROYAL BLUE, ORANGE disc, striped sleeves and cap.

Draw 9

She has won three times at 1m on ground varying from good to yielding - soft. Third of 13 behind Fallen Angel beaten 5l at 7-2 on her latest outing in the Group 1 Tattersalls Irish 1,000 Guineas at Curragh over 1m (good - yielding) last month.

6 PORTA FORTUNA (IRE) (47)

Official BHA Rating 117

9 2 (128)

12312-2 B or Br f Caravaggio (USA) - Too Precious (IRE) (Holy Roman Emperor (IRE))

MEDALLION/S WESTON/B FOWLER/REEVES T’BS Tom Marquand DONNACHA AIDAN O’BRIEN, Ireland (Breeder - Whisperview Trading Ltd)

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

Draw 5

She has won four times from 5f to 6f on ground varying from good to firm to heavy. Beaten a neck by Elmalka when second of 16 at 11-1 on her latest outing in the Group 1 QIPCO 1000 Guineas Stakes at Newmarket over 1m (good) last month.

7 RAMATUELLE (USA) (47)

2112-23 Ch f Justify (USA) - Raven’s Lady (Raven’s Pass (USA))

Official BHA Rating 112

9 2 (128)

INFINITY 9 HORSES/C. W. KNOK Oisin Murphy CHRISTOPHER HEAD, France

Groom - Stephane Bastard (Breeder - Yeguada Centurion S.L.)

WHITE, BLACK chevrons, sleeves and cap.

Draw 1

She has won three times from 5f to 6f on good to soft and soft ground. Third of 16 behind Elmalka beaten 1/2l at 9-2 on her latest outing in the Group 1 QIPCO 1000 Guineas Stakes at Newmarket over 1m (good) last month. Official BHA Rating 114

8 ROUHIYA (FR) (40) 9 2 (128)

31-31

B f Lope de Vega (IRE) - Rondonia (IRE) (Raven’s Pass (USA)) H.H. AGA KHAN Maxime Guyon

FRANCIS-HENRI GRAFFARD, France

Groom - Margaux Herinckx (Breeder - S. A. Aga Khan)

D GREEN, RED epaulets.

Draw 2

Successfulat6fand1mongoodgroundandontheall-weather.Awinnerat33-1intheGroup1EmiratesPouled’EssaidesPouliches at ParisLongchamp over 1m (good) on her latest outing last month, beating Kathmandu by a head.

The Coronation Stakes (Group 1) (British Champions Series)

- continued

Form Owner Trainer st lb (lbs)

9 SEE THE FIRE (GB) (47)

9 2 (128)

123-0 Ch f Sea The Stars (IRE) - Arabian Queen (IRE) (Dubawi (IRE))

MR J. C. SMITH David Probert

ANDREW BALDING, Kingsclere

Groom - Shannon James (Breeder - Littleton Stud)

PURPLE, LIGHT BLUE chevron, LIGHT BLUE cap.

6

A winner at 7f on good ground. Beaten 14l behind Elmalka at 15-2 when 12th of 16 on her latest outing in the Group 1 QIPCO 1000 Guineas Stakes at Newmarket over 1m (good) last month. Official BHA Rating 108

10 SKELLET (IRE) (26)

412-0 B f Kingman - Dane Street (USA) (Street Cry (IRE))

9 2 (128)

JUDDMONTE Rossa Ryan

RALPH BECKETT, Kimpton Down

Groom - Sadie Marshall (Breeder - Airlie Stud & Mrs S. Rogers)

GREEN, PINK sash and cap, WHITE sleeves.

8

A winner at 7f on good to firm ground. Beaten 7l behind Fallen Angel at 12-1 when eighth of 13 on her latest outing in the Group 1 Tattersalls Irish 1,000 Guineas at Curragh over 1m (good - yielding) last month. Official BHA Rating 105

Result: 1st 2nd 3rd 4th

Distances: 1-2 2-3

Time: Min . Secs.

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 10

Hood worn by No 2.

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

Median Time: 1 min 41.60 secs

2023: TAHIYRA (IRE) 3 9 2 Chris Hayes 8-13 (D K Weld) 6 ran

Race Summary: Correct as of 3.30pm 20.06.24

The first three from the 1000 Guineas reoppose, but it can pay to side with OPERA SINGER. A brilliant winner of the Prix Marcel Boussac last October, connections were clear to point out that she would come on for her highly creditable third in the Irish 1,000 Guineas and now could be the time she is seen at her best. Elmalka narrowly saw off Porta Fortuna and Ramatuelle in the Newmarket Guineas, but it may be Donnacha O’Brien’s runner-up who fares best of that trio this time, having proven herself around a bend when touched off at the Breeders’ Cup. Unbeaten in three career outings and a taking winner of a Listed contest at York, Devoted Queen must also enter calculations.

Race Predictor: OPERA SINGER

The Coronation Stakes (Group 1) (British Champions Series)

- continued

Forecast:

7-4 Opera Singer (USA), 4-1 Elmalka (GB), Ramatuelle (USA), 7-1 Porta Fortuna (IRE), 12-1 Rouhiya (FR), 25-1 Content (IRE), 33-1 See The Fire (GB), Skellet (IRE), 50-1 Folgaria (IRE)

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G e o r g e VI an d Qu ee n El iz ab et h Q I PC O St ak es , Ju ly Cu p, C o r a l - E c l i p s e an d Su ss ex St ak es

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 races with reserves running are the Duke of Edinburgh Stakes & Sandringham Stakes -

ZIGGY , TONY MONTANA - Duke of Edinburgh Stakes SHIN JIDAI - Sandringham Stakes

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

The Duke Of Edinburgh Stakes

One Mile About Four Furlongs (Approx. 2,400 metres)

SWINLEY (11f abt 211yds) For Three Year Olds And Upwards

(Class 2) Advertised total prize fund £110,000

(FOR CONDITIONS OF THIS RACE SEE PAGE 78)

Stalls - Inside

Owners Prize Money: Winner £44693, Second £22352, Third £11176, Fourth £5588, Fifth £2794, Sixth £1397. (Penalty Value £56694) 10 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10. SS

Form Owner Trainer Age st lb (lbs)

1

KOLOSSAL (GER) (250) 6 9 12 (138)

0/11120- Gr m Outstrip - Kolosseum (GER) (Samum (GER))

BARRATT RACING

JAMIE OSBORNE, Upper Lambourn

Groom - Oleksiy Makhmudov (Breeder - Gestut Karlshof )

D WHITE, DARK BLUE and LIGHT BLUE hooped sleeves and cap.

Saffie Osborne

Draw 12

Winner of five races from 1m 2f to 1m 4f on good and heavy ground. Beaten 11l behind Alessio at 5-4fav when seventh of 9 on her latest outing in the Group 3 The Land Trophy Stakes at Baden-Baden over 1m 4f (good) in October last year. Having her first run for a new stable today. Official BHA Rating 105

2 TEUMESSIAS FOX (IRE) (84)

5 9 12 (138)

455-510 Ch g Lope de Vega (IRE) - Princess Serena (USA) (Unbridled’s Song (USA))

RO L

NON-RUNNER

CO LTD

KING POWER RACING CO LTD

ANDREW BALDING, Kingsclere (Breeder - Roundhill Stud)

Roundhill

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

Draw 14

He has won four times from 1m 2f to 1m 4f on good ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 10l behind Elegant Man at 7-2 when last of 14 on his latest outing at Newcastle over 1m 2f in March. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 29/3/2024 it was reported that the horse weakened quickly late-on.

Official BHA Rating 105

3 CRYSTAL BLACK (IRE) (27) 6 9 10 (136)

0131-11 B g Teofilo (IRE) - She’s Our Mark (Ishiguru (USA))

WEAR A PINK RIBBON SYNDICATE Colin Keane

GERARD KEANE, Ireland (Breeder - Moyglare Stud Farms Ltd)

WHITE, EMERALD GREEN sash and sleeves, ORANGE cap.

Draw 4

Winner of five races from 1m to 1m 2f on ground varying from good to heavy. A winner at 3-1 at Curragh over 1m 2f (good) on his latest outing last month, beating Deakin by a neck.

Official BHA Rating 103

The Duke Of Edinburgh Stakes (Class 2) - continued

Form Owner

4 MANDOOB (GB)

Trainer

(714) 6 9 10 (136)

123/250/- B g Farhh - Fingertips (Royal Applause)

MR OISIN FANNING Sean Levey

BRIAN MEEHAN, Manton (Breeder - Genesis Green Stud Ltd)

D BLACK, EMERALD GREEN hoop, BLACK sleeves, YELLOW spots, YELLOW and EMERALD GREEN hooped cap.

Draw 17

Successful twice at 1m 4f on good to firm ground and on the all-weather, but last win was over three years ago. Beaten 8l behind Soapy Stevens at 20-1 when 11th of 16 on his latest outing at Newmarket over 1m 6f (good to firm) in July ‘22. Official BHA Rating 103

5 SAFECRACKER (GB) (27)

50210-5 B g Golden Horn - Swain’s Gold (USA) (Swain (IRE))

GODOLPHIN

6 9 8 (134)

William Buick

J. P. MURTAGH, Ireland

Groom - Denis Linehan (Breeder - Minster Stud)

D ROYAL BLUE.

Draw 11

He has won three times from 1m 3f to 1m 4f on good to firm and good ground and on the all-weather. Finished 2 3/4l behind Crystal Black when fifth of 12 at 14-1 on his latest outing at Curragh over 1m 2f (good) last month. Official BHA Rating 101

6

LA YAKEL (GB) (251) 5 9 7 (133)

14/2512- B g Time Test - Tebee’s Oasis (Oasis Dream) SHEIKH AHMED AL MAKTOUM WILLIAM HAGGAS, Newmarket (Breeder - Minster Stud)

NON-RUNNER

CD YELLOW, BLACK epaulets.

7 CUMULONIMBUS (IRE)

59 7 BHA

Draw 1

He has won three times from 1m 2f to 1m 4f on good to soft and soft ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 2l by Certain Lad when second of 12 at 5-2fav on his latest outing at York over 1m 2f (soft) in October last year. Doubtful runner today.

Official BHA Rating 100

(146) 5 9 4 (130)

11310-6 Ch g Night of Thunder (IRE) - Queen’s Novel (King’s Best (USA))

THE CASHMERE CLUB Hollie Doyle

GEORGE BAKER, Chiddingfold

Groom - Maher Ebrahim (Breeder - Ringfort Stud Ltd)

D BROWN, WHITE armlets, WHITE cap.

Draw 10

Winner of five races from 1m 2f to 1m 4f on ground varying from good to firm to good to soft. Finished 11l behind Teumessias Fox when sixth of 9 at 33-1 on his latest outing at Kempton over 1m 4f in January.

Official BHA Rating 97

8 EPIC POET (IRE) (35) 5 9 4 (130)

22/600-6 B g Lope de Vega (IRE) - Sagaciously (IRE) (Lawman (FR))

AKELA THOROUGHBREDS LIMITED Daniel Tudhope

DAVID O’MEARA, Upper Helmsley

Groom - Gabi Fallon (Breeder - George Kent)

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

Draw 16

He has won three times from 1m 1f to 1m 2f on good to soft ground. Finished 6l behind Botanical when sixth of 16 at 18-1 on his latest outing at York over 1m 2f (good) last month. Official BHA Rating 97

The Duke Of Edinburgh Stakes (Class 2) - continued

Form Owner

9 DEAKIN (FR) (27)

64411-2 Ch g Australia - Dealbata (IRE) (Dubawi (IRE))

O.T.I. RACING

4 9 4 (130)

Dylan Browne McMonagle

JOSEPH PATRICK O’BRIEN, Ireland

Groom - Petro Osadchyi (Breeder - E. Puerari, A. Gravereaux et al)

D DARK BLUE, GOLD hoops, WHITE sleeves, WHITE cap, DARK BLUE star.

Draw 21

Successful twice at 1m 4f on soft and yielding ground. Beaten a neck by Crystal Black when second of 12 at 13-2 on his latest outing at Curragh over 1m 2f (good) last month. Official BHA Rating 97

10 MARHABA THE CHAMP (GB) (37)

5 9 3 (129)

16010-0 Ch g Galileo (IRE) - Lady of The Desert (USA) (Rahy (USA))

MR JABER ABDULLAH Rossa Ryan

KEVIN RYAN, Hambleton

Groom - Paul Peacock (Breeder - Rabbah Bloodstock Limited)

D ROYAL BLUE, WHITE striped sleeves, WHITE cap. Draw 7

He has won three times from 1m 1f to 1m 4f on good to firm and good to soft ground. Well beaten at 9-2 behind Crystal Delight when 12th of 13 on his latest outing at York over 1m 4f (good) last month.

11 BAGUE D’OR (IRE) (47)

112/24-1

Ch g Belardo (IRE) - Ravensburg (Raven’s Pass (USA))

Official BHA Rating 96

6 9 3 (129)

MR S FUSTOK Daniel Muscutt

JAMES FERGUSON, Newmarket (Breeder - Deerfield Farm)

C D TERRACOTTA, BLACK cap.

Draw 22

Winner of five races from 1m 2f to 1m 6f on good to firm and good ground. A winner at 6-1 at Newmarket over 1m 6f (good) on his latest outing last month, beating Vaguely Royal by 1 3/4l.

12 PARTY CENTRAL (IRE) (3)

11-30 B m Yeats (IRE) - Itsalark (IRE) (Definite Article)

Official BHA Rating 96

8 9 3 (129)

BECTIVE STUD Declan McDonogh GORDON ELLIOTT, Ireland

Groom - Aaron Madden (Breeder - Frank Motherway & Kevin Curtin)

D WHITE, EMERALD GREEN chevrons, RED cap.

Draw 15

Successful at 1m 2f and 1m 4f on soft and yielding ground; has also won four hurdles and two NH flat races. Beaten 5l behind Belloccio at 20-1 when eighth of 16 on her latest outing here over 1m 6f (good to firm) earlier this month.

Official BHA Rating 96

13 SEA KING (GB) (55) 5 9 3 (129)

0/2104-1

Br g Sea The Stars (IRE) - Pamona (IRE) (Duke of Marmalade (IRE))

MR NEIL BOYDEN Luke Morris

SIR MARK PRESCOTT BT, Newmarket (Breeder - Highclere Stud)

D MAUVE, LIGHT GREEN epaulets and sleeves.

Draw 6

He has won four times from 1m 2f to 1m 4f on good to firm and soft ground and on the all-weather A winner at 10-3 at Ripon over 1m 4f (soft) on his latest outing in April, beating Knightswood by 1/2l.

Official BHA Rating 96

The Duke Of Edinburgh Stakes (Class 2) -

Form Owner

14

FAIRBANKS

continued

Trainer Age st lb (lbs)

(GB) (19) 4 9 1 (127)

111-612 B g Nathaniel (IRE) - Fantasia (Sadler’s Wells (USA))

MR GEORGE STRAWBRIDGE Oisin Murphy ANDREW BALDING, Kingsclere

Groom - Angela Cheshire (Breeder - George Strawbridge)

D BF WHITE, EMERALD GREEN hoop.

Draw 2

He has won four times at 1m 4f on good to firm and good to soft ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 1 1/4l by Dark Moon Rising when second of 12 at 15-8fav on his latest outing at Hamilton over 1m 5f (good) earlier this month.

BHA Rating 94

15 SHADOW DANCE (GB)

(252) 4 9 1 (127)

23412- Gr g Almanzor (FR) - Skyline Dancer (Dalakhani (IRE))

NEWSELLS PARK STUD - WALDMARK SYNDICATE James Doyle ROGER VARIAN, Newmarket

Groom - Jane Flanagan (Breeder - Newsells Park Stud)

D YELLOW, YELLOW and BLACK check sleeves and cap.

Draw 19

A winner at 1m 4f on good ground. Beaten 1/2l by Alsakib when second of 10 at 6-1 on his latest outing at Newmarket over 1m 4f (soft) in October last year.

16 ETHICAL DIAMOND (IRE) (40)

Official BHA Rating 94

4 9 1 (127)

431-2 B g Awtaad (IRE) - Pearl Diamond (GER) (Areion (GER))

H. O. S. SYNDICATE Ryan Moore W. P. MULLINS, Ireland

Groom - Emilie Seigle (Breeder - Mr W. J. Kennedy)

D WHITE, PINK star, PINK cap, WHITE star.

Draw 18

A winner at 1m 4f on yielding ground. Beaten a nose by Saturn when second of 11 at 16-5 on his latest outing at Leopardstown over 1m 2f (good) last month. Official BHA Rating 94

17 STRUTH

(IRE) (13) 4 9 1 (127)

442-003 Ch g Australia - Portrait of A Lady (IRE) (Peintre Celebre (USA))

MRS S RUSSELL & A M RUSSELL Richard Kingscote CHARLIE JOHNSTON, Middleham (Breeder - Fargo Bloodstock) D ROYAL BLUE, YELLOW braces, sleeves and cap.

Draw 8

Successful at 1m and 1m 4f on good to firm and soft ground. Third of 8 behind Iron Lion beaten 1 3/4l at 5-1 on his latest outing at Haydock over 1m 4f (good) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 94

18 VAGUELY ROYAL (IRE) (27)

1-53525 Br g Galileo (IRE) - Danilovna (IRE) (Dansili)

4 9 1 (127)

MR B. E. NIELSEN Kieran Shoemark JOHN & THADY GOSDEN, Newmarket

Groom - Matthew Sheppard (Breeder - Bjorn Nielsen)

D BF BLACK, YELLOW cap.

Draw 5

He has won three times at 1m 4f on good to firm ground and on the all-weather. Finished 4l behind Tides Of War when fifth of 8 at 2-1fav on his latest outing at Goodwood over 1m 6f (good) last month.

Official BHA Rating 94

The Duke Of Edinburgh Stakes (Class 2) - continued

Form Owner

Trainer Age st lb (lbs)

19 SHEER ROCKS (GB) (349)

300/115- Ch g Iffraaj - Paradise Cove (Harbour Watch (IRE))

5 9 0 (126)

ANTHONY PYE-JEARY AND DAVID IAN Charles Bishop

EVE JOHNSON HOUGHTON, Blewbury

Groom - Emily Wischnewski (Breeder - Biddestone Stud Ltd)

CD MAROON, LIGHT BLUE chevron. Draw 9

Winner of five races from 7f to 1m 4f on ground varying from firm to soft. Finished 1 1/2l behind Wootton’sun when fifth of 13 at 6-1 on his latest outing at Haydock over 1m 4f (good to firm) in July last year. Official BHA Rating 93

20 ZIGGY (GB) (20)

01/23-22 B g Sixties Icon - Brushing (Medicean)

SARABEX AND ARAGON RACING

6 9 0 (126)

Tom Marquand

HARRY EUSTACE, Newmarket

Groom - Becky Curtis (Breeder - Dullingham Park Stud & Sarabex)

D SCARLET and MAUVE check, BLACK cap.

Draw 13

He has won three times from 1m 2f to 1m 4f on good ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 3l by Relentless Voyager when second of 14 at 4-1 on his latest outing at Epsom over 1m 4f (good to soft) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 93

21 TONY MONTANA (GB) (27)

4 9 0 (126)

4003-11 B g Kingman - Mischief Making (USA) (Lemon Drop Kid (USA))

AMO RACING LIMITED David Egan

MICHAEL BELL, Newmarket

Groom - Dave Evans (Breeder - Highclere Stud)

VIOLET, WHITE quartered cap.

Draw 3

He has won three times at 1m 2f on good ground. Won on his latest outing when 4-1fav at Windsor over 1m 2f (good) last month, beating Al Anoud by 1/2l. Has also won at Chester this season. Official BHA Rating 93

Result: 1st 2nd 3rd 4th

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

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 19

Visor worn by No. 14. Tongue Strap worn by No. 7, 9, 12. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 5.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 7, 9, 17, 18. Running for the first time since Gelding No. 15. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 4, 7.

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

Median Time: 2 mins 35.37 secs

2023: OKITA SOUSHI (IRE) 5 9 9 Ryan Moore 9-1 (Joseph Patrick O’Brien) 18 ran

The Duke Of Edinburgh Stakes (Class 2) - continued

Race Summary:

Four of the last six renewals of this contest have gone the way of a four-year-old, so with that in mind, the vote goes to ETHICAL DIAMOND. The son of Awtaad was denied by the smallest of margins over 1m2f at Leopardstown in his preparation for this, shaping as if he would relish this extra distance. The booking of Ryan Moore catches the eye and he looks the one to be on, with his main threat possibly being Tony Montana, who seems to just do enough in his races, which possibly allows him to keep ahead of the handicapper Michael Bell’s gelding is only 2lb higher for his Windsor success last month and he isn’t taken lightly, while Crystal Black and Deakin are just two others to consider in a wide-open heat.

Race Predictor:

ETHICAL DIAMOND

TONY MONTANA CRYSTAL BLACK

Forecast: Correct as of 3.30pm 20.06.24

2-1 Ethical Diamond (IRE), 5-1 Crystal Black (IRE), 15-2 Deakin (FR), 9-1 Shadow Dance (GB), 12-1 Bague d’Or (IRE), 16-1 Safecracker (GB), Sea King (GB), Ziggy (GB), Party Central (IRE), 18-1 Vaguely Royal (IRE), 20-1 Fairbanks (GB), Sheer Rocks (GB), Struth (IRE), Tony Montana (GB), 22-1 Epic Poet (IRE), 40-1 Cumulonimbus (IRE), 66-1 Kolossal (GER), Mandoob (GB) Marhaba The Champ (GB),

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Please return to any bar or use the RE-CUP return bins

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 Sandringham Stakes

One Mile (1,600 metres) ROYAL HUNT CUP COURSE (8f ) For Three Year Old Fillies

(Class 2) Advertised total prize fund £110,000 (FOR CONDITIONS OF THIS RACE SEE PAGE 79)

Stalls - Centre

Owners Prize Money: Winner £44693, Second £22352, Third £11176, Fourth £5588, Fifth £2794, Sixth £1397. (Penalty Value £56694) 4 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10. SS

Form Owner Trainer st lb (lbs)

1 KITTY ROSE (GB) (75)

112-2

B f Invincible Army (IRE) - Varnish (Choisir (AUS))

9 9 (135)

MR TIM PORTER Oisin Murphy

MICK PRICE AND MICHAEL KENT JR, Australia (Breeder - Carmel Stud)

ROYAL BLUE, LIGHT GREEN stars, RED and ORANGE hooped sleeves, BLACK and WHITE striped cap.

Draw 22

Successful twice at 7f on good ground. Beaten a head by A Lilac Rolla when second of 11 at 4-1 on her latest outing in the Group 3 Ballylinch Stud ‘Priory Belle’ Stakes at Leopardstown over 7f (heavy) in April. Having her first run for a new stable today. Official BHA Rating 104

2

EVERLASTING (IRE) (13)

01-4301 B f Kingman - Could It Be Love (USA) (War Front (USA))

9 7 (133)

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

Groom - Siobhan Bergin (Breeder - Coolmore)

D ROYAL BLUE, ORANGE disc, striped sleeves and cap.

Draw 6

Successful twice at 1m on good and heavy ground. Won on her latest outing when 10-11fav at Navan over 1m (good) earlier this month, beating Asian Daze by 1/2l. She is wearing a visor for the first time.

3 JULICA (FR) (29)

1101-64

B f Kendargent (FR) - Miss Rail Link (IRE) (Rail Link)

Official BHA Rating 102

9 6 (132)

WATHNAN RACING William Buick

CHRISTOPHE FERLAND, France

Groom - Inès Kara (Breeder - G.Laboureau)

D PEACOCK BLUE, OLD GOLD sleeves and cap.

Draw 16

She has won three times at 1m on ground varying from good to heavy. Finished 2 1/4l behind L’Equilibriste when fourth of 8 at 4-1 on her latest outing at ParisLongchamp over 1m 1f (heavy) last month. She is wearing a hood for the first time.

Official BHA Rating 101

The Sandringham Stakes (Class 2) - continued

Form Owner

4 SOPRANO (IRE) (20)

9 5 (131)

3230-53 Ch f Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Lealas Daughter (IRE) (Excelebration (IRE))

HIGHCLERE THOROUGHBRED RACING - DA VINCI Billy Loughnane

GEORGE BOUGHEY, Newmarket

Groom - Ruby Criscuolo (Breeder - Empire Bloodstock Ltd)

LIGHT BLUE, DARK BLUE armlets, DARK BLUE cap.

Draw 18

A winner at 5f on good ground. Third of 8 behind Jabaara beaten 2 1/2l at 3-1 on her latest outing at Musselburgh over 7f (good) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 100

5 ASIAN DAZE (IRE) (13)

130-132 B f Frontiersman - Heartasia (IRE) (Danehill Dancer (IRE))

9 2 (128)

GEOFF WILSON, G. WATERHOUSE, A. BOTT Ben Coen

J. P. MURTAGH, Ireland

Groom - Ivanna Dempsey (Breeder - Phelim Dolan)

CERISE and YELLOW diamonds, CERISE sleeves and cap.

Draw 25

She has won three times at 7f on good and soft ground. Beaten 1/2l by Everlasting when second of 8 at 5-1 on her latest outing at Navan over 1m (good) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 97

6 FOREVER BLUE (GB) (15)

15-1 B f Blue Point (IRE) - Toujours L’Amour (Authorized (IRE))

9 0 (126)

WATHNAN RACING James Doyle RALPH BECKETT, Kimpton Down

Groom - Lottie Goss (Breeder - Deerfield Farm)

PEACOCK BLUE, OLD GOLD sleeves, RED cap.

Draw 2

Successful at 6f and 7f on good and heavy ground. Won on her latest outing when 5-2fav at Haydock over 7f (good) earlier this month, beating Upscale by 1 1/4l.

Official BHA Rating 95

7 HARD TO RESIST (IRE) (238) 9 0 (126)

61344- B f Dubawi (IRE) - Magnetic Charm (Exceed And Excel (AUS))

HM THE KING & HM THE QUEEN Tom Marquand WILLIAM HAGGAS, Newmarket

Groom - Sergiy Barvinko (Breeder - Queen Elizabeth II)

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

Draw 17

Awinnerat7fonsoftground.Finished41/2lbehindTamfanawhenfourthof7at4-1onherlatestoutingintheGroup3PrixMiesque at Chantilly over 7f (heavy) in October last year.

Official BHA Rating 95

8 ZENJABEELA (GB) (35) 8 13 (125)

3115-0 B f Too Darn Hot - Sellsabeel (FR) (Galileo (IRE))

SHEIKH MOHAMMED BIN KHALIFA AL MAKTOUM Mickael Barzalona ROGER VARIAN, Newmarket

Groom - Garry Huntley (Breeder - Essafinaat UK Ltd)

YELLOW, ROYAL BLUE chevron, ROYAL BLUE cap.

Draw 8

Successful twice at 7f on good ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 11l behind Devoted Queen at 8-1 when last of 9 on her latest outing at York over 1m (good) last month. Official BHA Rating 94

The Sandringham Stakes (Class 2) -

Form Owner Trainer

9 FAIR ANGELLICA (GB) (23)

111-21 B f Harry Angel (IRE) - Fair’s Fair (IRE) (Lawman (FR))

MRS W. MILLER

RICHARD HUGHES, Upper Lambourn (Breeder - Jarosa Stud)

LIGHT BLUE and DARK BLUE diabolo, DARK BLUE sleeves, WHITE cap.

8 13 (125)

Finley Marsh

Draw 7

She has won four times from 6f to 7f on soft ground and on the all-weather. A winner at 4-1 at Kempton over 7f on her latest outing last month, beating Shin Jidai by 2 1/4l. Official BHA Rating 94

10 FLIGHT OF FANCY (IRE) (26)

5-342 B f Galileo (IRE) - Inca Princess (IRE) (Holy Roman Emperor (IRE))

8 13 (125)

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

AIDAN O’BRIEN, Ireland

Groom - Emma Ryan (Breeder - Coolmore)

BF ROYAL BLUE, ORANGE disc, striped sleeves.

Draw 23

Placed once in four starts. Beaten a head by Zaynab when second of 11 at 9-2fav on her latest outing at Curragh over 1m (good) last month. Official BHA Rating 94

11 ROCHELLE (FR) (12)

8 12 (124)

31-14 B f Scissor Kick (AUS) - Reeling N’ Rocking (IRE) (Mr Greeley (USA))

FRANCONSON PARTNERS David Egan

KEVIN PHILIPPART DE FOY, Newmarket

Groom - Terry Hind (Breeder - Mr David Curran)

ORANGE, WHITE diamonds on sleeves.

Draw 19

Successful twice at 7f on the all-weather. Finished 3 1/2l behind Les Reys when fourth of 10 at 2-1 on her latest outing at ParisLongchamp over 1m (good to soft) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 93

12 WITHOUT WORDS (USA) (19)

8 11 (123)

21-2 B f Mendelssohn (USA) - Border Dispute (USA) (Boundary (USA))

MR JOHN C. OXLEY Dylan Browne McMonagle

JOSEPH PATRICK O’BRIEN, Ireland

Groom - Michael Freaney (Breeder - Paget Bloodstock)

D LIGHT BLUE and YELLOW check, YELLOW and WHITE striped sleeves, LIGHT BLUE and YELLOW quartered cap.

Draw 20

A winner at 1m on good ground. Beaten 2l by The Liffey when second of 6 at 11-2 on her latest outing at Listowel over 1m (good) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 92

13 GUSHING GOLD (IRE) (27)

3120-00

B f Blue Point (IRE) - Mehronissa (Iffraaj)

8 11 (123)

MR SALEM RASHID BIN GHADAYER Callum Hutchinson (3) ANDREW BALDING, Kingsclere

Groom - Izzy Van Lienden (Breeder - Rabbah Bloodstock Limited) WHITE, DARK BLUE disc, WHITE sleeves, DARK BLUE spots.

Draw 24

A winner at 7f on good to firm ground. Beaten 4 1/2l behind Qirat at 25-1 when 9th of 13 on her latest outing at Goodwood over 7f (good) last month. Official BHA Rating 92

The Sandringham Stakes (Class 2) - continued

Form Owner

14 SATTWAA (IRE) (32)

032-126 B f Saxon Warrior (JPN) - Jadeyra (Dubawi (IRE))

8 11 (123)

SHEIKH AHMED AL MAKTOUM Luke Morris ARCHIE WATSON, Upper Lambourn

Groom - Alex Dove (Breeder - Godolphin)

YELLOW, BLACK epaulets.

30

A winner at 1m on the all-weather. Finished 4 1/2l behind Havana Ball when sixth of 9 at 9-4fav on her latest outing at Hannover over 7f (good) last month. Official BHA Rating 92

15 ULURU (IRE) (19)

14-23 B f Zoffany (IRE) - Boucheron (Galileo (IRE))

8 11 (123)

TEAM VALOR INTERNATIONAL LLC Maxime Guyon

JOSEPH PATRICK O’BRIEN, Ireland

Groom - Ashley Hussey (Breeder - Stonecross Stud)

EMERALD GREEN, RED chevron, RED cap, EMERALD GREEN diamond. Draw 28

A winner at 7f on soft ground. Third of 6 behind The Liffey beaten 4 1/2l at 9-4 on her latest outing at Listowel over 1m (good) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 92

16 BELLARCHI (IRE) (21)

8 10 (122)

312165 Ch f Mehmas (IRE) - Drop Dead Gorgeous (FR) (Sepoy (AUS))

NICK BRADLEY RACING 19 AND PARTNER Brandon Wilkie (5)

GRANT TUER, Northallerton

Groom - Angela Bramham (Breeder - C. Marnane)

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

Draw 26

Winner of five races from 5f to 1m on ground varying from good to firm to good to soft and on the all-weather Finished 12l behind Evade when fifth of 6 at 22-1 on her latest outing at Epsom over 7f (good to soft) last month. Has won at Ascot and Southwell this season. Official BHA Rating 91

17

INDELIBLE (IRE) (21)

21-1 B f Shamardal (USA) - Midday (Oasis Dream)

8 10 (122)

JUDDMONTE Hector Crouch

RALPH BECKETT, Kimpton Down

Groom - Samantha Swanspool (Breeder - Juddmonte Farms Ltd)

D GREEN, PINK sash and cap, WHITE sleeves.

Draw 4

Successful twice at 1m on good to soft ground and on the all-weather. A winner at 9-1 at Doncaster over 1m (good to soft) on her latest outing last month, beating Amphius by 1/2l. Official BHA Rating 91

18 CAT NINJA (IRE) (16)

212 B f Cotai Glory - Poyle Sophie (Teofilo (IRE))

8 10 (122)

MR GEORGE STRAWBRIDGE Kieran Shoemark

JOHN & THADY GOSDEN, Newmarket

Groom - Kassandra Gagneux (Breeder - Hyde Park Stud)

D WHITE, EMERALD GREEN hoop.

Draw

29

A winner at 1m on good to firm ground. Beaten 1 1/4l by Dosman when second of 13 at 9-4 on her latest outing at Kempton over 7f earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 91

The Sandringham Stakes (Class 2) -

Form Owner

19 MARCELLA (GER) (26)

015-250 B f Areion (GER) - Maria (GER) (Sea The Moon (GER))

DAHLBURY RACING

ANDREW BALDING, Kingsclere

Groom - Eloise Dillon (Breeder - Gestut Gorlsdorf )

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

8 9 (121)

David Probert

21

A winner at 7f on soft ground. Beaten 8l behind Darnation at 12-1 when 9th of 13 on her latest outing in the Group 2 German 1000 Guineas at Dusseldorf over 1m (soft) last month. Official BHA Rating 90

20 ARISAIG (GB) (20)

101-431 Ch f Harry Angel (IRE) - Magic Nymph (IRE) (Galileo (IRE))

CHASEMORE FARM

CHARLIE JOHNSTON, Middleham (Breeder - Hascombe & Valiant Stud Ltd)

8 8 (120)

Jamie Spencer

D PEA GREEN, MAUVE cap. Draw 12

She has won three times from 7f to 1m on good ground and on the all-weather. A winner at 10-3 at Lingfield over 1m (good) on her latest outing earlier this month, beating Piz Nair by 1 1/2l.

21 NOCTURNAL (IRE) (83)

Official BHA Rating 89

8 8 (120)

61-1 Ch f Night of Thunder (IRE) - Blue Paraiba (IRE) (Sea The Stars (IRE))

LADYSWOOD & PTNRS Saffie Osborne

JAMES FERGUSON, Newmarket (Breeder - Sunderland Holding Inc.)

D RED, WHITE diamond, WHITE sleeves, RED spots.

32

Successful at 7f and 1m on good to firm ground and on the all-weather Won on her latest outing when 2-7fav at Wolverhampton over 7f in March, beating Dream Seeker by 6l. Official BHA Rating 89

22 ZAYNAB

(IRE) (26)

511 Ch f Phoenix of Spain (IRE) - Zariyna (IRE) (Marju (IRE))

8 7 (119)

BECTIVE STUD Declan McDonogh

GORDON ELLIOTT, Ireland

Groom - Shelley Brickley (Breeder - Minch Bloodstock)

D WHITE, EMERALD GREEN chevrons, RED cap. Draw 14

Successful at 7f and 1m on good and heavy ground. A winner at 17-2 at Curragh over 1m (good) on her latest outing last month, beating Flight Of Fancy by a head. Official BHA Rating 88

23 MY MARGIE (IRE) (41)

063-114 B f Dandy Man (IRE) - Agapantha (USA) (Dynaformer (USA))

8 5 (117)

EXORS OF THE LATE MR R A GANDER Jack Doughty (5)

RICHARD HUGHES, Upper Lambourn

Groom - Mahipal Singh (Breeder - Premier Bloodstock)

D RED, large YELLOW spots, armlets and spots on cap. Draw 13

Successful at 1m and 1m 1f on the all-weather. Finished 1 3/4l behind Bellarchi when fourth of 10 at 18-1 on her latest outing over this course and distance (good) last month. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 11/5/2024 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed. Official BHA Rating 86

The Sandringham Stakes (Class 2) -

24 MRS MORRELL (GB)

(25)

521-41 B f Zoustar (AUS) - Cockney Dancer (Cockney Rebel (IRE))

8 4 (116)

THE THOROUGHBRED RACING CORPORATION LTD Tyler Heard (3)

JOHN & THADY GOSDEN, Newmarket

Groom - Hamish Turner (Breeder - The Cockney Dancer Partnership)

WHITE, three DARK GREEN stripes on body and sleeves, DARK GREEN cap.

3

Successful at 6f and 7f on soft ground and on the all-weather. A winner at 7-2 at Yarmouth over 7f (soft) on her latest outing last month, beating Aquacell by 5l. Official BHA Rating 85

25 VIENNOISE (IRE) (77)

4-21 B f Zoffany (IRE) - Voiscreville (IRE) (Le Havre (IRE))

8 2 (114)

BENEVENTE Hollie Doyle

ARCHIE WATSON, Upper Lambourn

Groom - Lisa O’Connor (Breeder - Skara Stud Syndicate)

DARK BLUE, BROWN sleeves, WHITE cap.

31

Won on her latest outing when 11-8fav at Lingfield over 7f in April, beating Get Jiggy With It by 3 1/2l. Runs from 1lb out of handicap.

26 RAKNAH (IRE) (54)

8 2 (114)

0021-10 B f Blue Point (IRE) - Copplestone (IRE) (Sea The Stars (IRE))

BLESSINGNDISGUISE PARTNERSHIP Joe Fanning

MRS J. HARRINGTON, Ireland

Groom - Courtney Gahan (Breeder - Summerseat Stables Ltd)

D RED, WHITE star, RED sleeves, WHITE stars, striped cap. Draw 27

Successful at 7f and 1m on the all-weather. Beaten 6l behind Francophone at 5-1 when seventh of 9 on her latest outing at Southwell over 1m in April. Runs from 1lb out of handicap. Official BHA Rating 82

27 STRUTTING (GB) (12)

621-454 Ch f Frankel - Via Lazio (Lawman (FR))

8 2 (114)

MR ZHANG YUESHENG Rachel King

JOHN & THADY GOSDEN, Newmarket

Groom - Gary Winterbottom (Breeder - Via Lazio Partnership)

EMERALD GREEN, EMERALD GREEN and WHITE check sleeves, WHITE cap. Draw 33

A winner at 1m 1f on the all-weather. Finished 1 3/4l behind Lava Stream when fourth of 7 at 16-1 on her latest outing at Goodwood over 1m 2f (good) earlier this month. Runs from 1lb out of handicap. Official BHA Rating 82 (+9)

28 D FLAWLESS (IRE) (14)

2-13 B f Make Believe - Savaanah (IRE) (Olden Times)

PRINCE A. A. FAISAL

JOHN & THADY GOSDEN, Newmarket (Breeder - Nawara Stud Limited)

D BF MAROON, GREY epaulets.

8 2 (114)

Kieran O’Neill

Draw 10

A winner at 1m on the all-weather. Third of 12 behind Dramatic Effect beaten a head at 5-4fav on her latest outing at Goodwood over 1m (good) earlier this month. Runs from 1lb out of handicap. Official BHA Rating 82

The Sandringham Stakes (Class 2) - continued

Form Owner Trainer st lb

29 BATTLE QUEEN (IRE) (31)

33-221 B f Churchill (IRE) - Nayarra (IRE) (Cape Cross (IRE))

8 2 (114)

VICTORIOUS RACING Hayley Turner ANDREW BALDING, Kingsclere

Groom - Lois Day (Breeder - Barronstown Stud)

D RED, WHITE striped sleeves and cap. Draw 1

A winner at 7-4 at Nottingham over 1m (good) on her latest outing last month, beating Redhot Whisper by 1 1/4l. Runs from 2lb out of handicap. Official BHA Rating 81

30 LOU LOU’S GIFT (GB) (23) 8 2 (114)

NON-RUNNER

321-3 B f Lope de Vega (IRE) - Token of Love (Cape Cross (IRE)) MR A. E. OPPENHEIMER

WILLIAM HAGGAS, Newmarket

(Breeder all-we Ang be 1

(Breeder - Hascombe & Valiant Stud Ltd)

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

9

A winner at 6f on the all-weather Third of 10 behind Fair Angellica beaten 3l at 4-1 on her latest outing at Kempton over 7f last month. Runs from 2lb out of the handicap. Doubtful runner today. Official BHA Rating 81

31 SHIN JIDAI (GB) (23)

8 2 (114)

134-12 B f Blue Point (IRE) - Maleficent Queen (Mount Nelson) ECLIPSE THOROUGHBRED PARTNERS Silvestre De Sousa ROGER VARIAN, Newmarket

Groom - Ravinder Ramdass (Breeder - Weldspec Glasgow Limited)

BF BLACK, LIGHT BLUE sash, WHITE sleeves, LIGHT BLUE spots, BLACK and LIGHT BLUE striped cap. Draw 11

Successful twice at 7f on good ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 2 1/4l by Fair Angellica when second of 10 at 85-40fav on her latest outing at Kempton over 7f last month. Runs from 3lb out of the handicap. Official BHA Rating 80

Result: 1st 2nd 3rd 4th

Distances: 1-2 2-3

Time: Min . Secs.

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 30

Hood worn first time by No. 3. Visor worn first time by No. 2. Hood worn by No. 19.

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

Median Time: 1 min 41.40 secs

2023: COPPICE 3 9 3 Frankie Dettori 6-1 (John & Thady Gosden) 29 ran

The Sandringham Stakes (Class 2)

Race Summary:

A typically-open renewal sees a whole host of runners in with a chance, but it’s ASIAN DAZE who gets the tentative nod to give the 2021 winning combination of Johnny Murtagh and Ben Coen a second success in the race. This daughter of Frontiersman was only narrowly beaten by the reopposing Everlasting off level weights when second in Listed company over 1m at Navan earlier this month and she could reverse that form off a 5lb lower mark than Aiden O’Brien’s charge. The hat-trick seeking Indelible looks a leading player off a very tempting opening mark of 91 on his handicap bow, while Zaynab (first) and Flight Of Fancy (third) finished in front of the selection two starts ago and they are also worthy of consideration.

Race Predictor:

ASIAN DAZE EVERLASTING

INDELIBLE

Forecast: Correct as of 3.30pm 20.06.24

4-1 Indelible (IRE), 8-1 Kitty Rose (GB), 12-1 Everlasting (IRE), 14-1 Flight of Fancy (IRE), Forever Blue (GB), Without Words (USA), Zaynab (IRE), 16-1 Hard To Resist (IRE), 20-1 Fair Angellica (GB), Rochelle (FR), Nocturnal (IRE), 25-1 Battle Queen (IRE), Cat Ninja (IRE), Julica (FR), Mrs Morrell (GB), Uluru (IRE), 28-1 Arisaig (GB), Asian Daze (IRE), Soprano (IRE), 33-1 D Flawless (IRE), Shin Jidai (GB), 40-1 My Margie (IRE), Viennoise (IRE), Zenjabeela (GB), 50-1 Bellarchi (IRE), Marcella (GER), Sattwaa (IRE), Raknah (IRE), Strutting (GB), 100-1 Gushing Gold (IRE)

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The King Edward VII Stakes

(Group 2)

One Mile About Four Furlongs (Approx. 2,400 metres)

SWINLEY (11f abt 211yds)

For Three Year Old Colts And Geldings

(Class 1) Advertised total prize fund £273,000

(FOR CONDITIONS OF THIS RACE SEE PAGE 79)

Stalls - Inside

Owners Prize Money: Winner £121649, Second £49932, Third £24980, Fourth £12476, Fifth £6252, Sixth £3112. (Penalty Value £154818.30) A SS

Form Owner Trainer st lb (lbs)

1 AGENDA (IRE) (44)

3-12 B c Galileo (IRE) - Different League (FR) (Dabirsim (FR))

9 2 (128)

TABOR/SMITH/MRS J MAGNIER/BRANT Dylan Browne McMonagle AIDAN O’BRIEN, Ireland (Breeder - Coolmore & White Birch Farm Sc)

ROYAL BLUE, ORANGE disc, striped sleeves and cap.

Draw 4

A winner at 1m 3f on the all-weather. Beaten 3l by Hidden Law when second of 6 at 3-1 on his latest outing in the Group 3 Boodles Chester Vase Stakes at Chester over 1m 4f (good) last month.

2 CALANDAGAN (IRE) (29)

31-211 B g Gleneagles (IRE) - Calayana (FR) (Sinndar (IRE))

Official BHA Rating 108

9 2 (128)

H.H. AGA KHAN Stephane Pasquier FRANCIS-HENRI GRAFFARD, France

Groom - Carla Clément (Breeder - Haras de Son Altesse l’Aga Khan SCEA)

GREEN, RED epaulets.

Draw 13

He has won three times from 1m 1f to 1m 3f on heavy ground and on the all-weather. Won on his latest outing when 8-15fav in the Group 3 Prix Hocquart at ParisLongchamp over 1m 3f (heavy) last month, beating Trafalgar Square by 1 3/4l

Official BHA Rating 110

3 CHIEF LITTLE ROCK (IRE) (26) 9 2 (128)

2122-31

B c Galileo (IRE) - Amicus (AUS) (Fastnet Rock (AUS))

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

AIDAN O’BRIEN, Ireland (Breeder - Coolmore)

DARK BLUE.

Draw 1

Successful at 1m and 1m 2f on good and good - yielding ground. A winner at 11-4 in the Group 3 Heider Family Stables Gallinule Stakes at Curragh over 1m 2f (good - yielding) on his latest outing last month, beating Stromberg by 4l. Official BHA

109

KG

The King Edward VII Stakes (Group 2) -

continued

Form Owner Trainer

4 DEFIANCE (IRE) (41)

16-20 B c Camelot - Alouja (IRE) (Raven’s Pass (USA))

9 2 (128)

HIGHCLERE THOROUGHBRED RACING - MONET Silvestre De Sousa ROGER VARIAN, Newmarket

Groom - Shankar Singh (Breeder - Seven Hills B’Sk &Torres Strait B’Sk Ltd)

LIGHT BLUE, DARK BLUE armlets, DARK BLUE cap.

Draw 3

A winner at 1m on good to soft ground. Beaten 12l behind Ambiente Friendly at 7-2 when seventh of 9 on his latest outing at Lingfield over 1m 4f (good) last month. Official BHA Rating 102

5 DIEGO VELAZQUEZ (IRE) (19)

116-40 B c Frankel - Sweepstake (IRE) (Acclamation)

9 2 (128)

SMITH,MAGNIER,TABOR,WESTERBERG,BRANT Ryan Moore AIDAN O’BRIEN, Ireland (Breeder - Epona Bloodstock Ltd)

PURPLE, WHITE seams, striped sleeves, PURPLE cap. Draw 5

Successful at 7f and 1m on good ground. Beaten 5l behind Look De Vega at 4-1jt-fav when eighth of 14 on his latest outing in the Group 1 Qatar Prix du Jockey Club at Chantilly over 1m 2f (good to soft) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 111

6 HARPER’S FERRY (GB) (67)

9 2 (128)

2-21 Ch c Lope de Vega (IRE) - Talent (New Approach (IRE)) M H DIXON & J L ROWSELL Tom Marquand

ED WALKER, Upper Lambourn

Groom - Pappa Ram (Breeder - Ashbrittle Stud & M. H. Dixon)

CRIMSON, SILVER braid.

Draw 9

Won on his latest outing when 4-7fav at Windsor over 1m 2f (good) in April, beating Poniros by 1l. He is wearing a tongue-tie for the first time. Official BHA Rating 88

7 MACDUFF (GB) (20)

124-20 B c Sea The Stars (IRE) - Present Tense (Bated Breath)

9 2 (128)

JUDDMONTE Rossa Ryan

RALPH BECKETT, Kimpton Down

Groom - Nivasan Samuel (Breeder - Juddmonte Farms Ltd)

GREEN, PINK sash and cap, WHITE sleeves.

Draw 14

A winner at 7f on good ground. Well beaten at 14-1 behind City Of Troy when 13th of 16 on his latest outing in the Group 1 Betfred Derby at Epsom over 1m 4f (good to soft) earlier this month. He is wearing cheekpieces for the first time. Official BHA Rating 104

8 MONDO MAN (GB) (19) 9 2 (128)

3-1325 Ch c Mondialiste (IRE) - Moghrama (IRE) (Harbour Watch (IRE))

ECURIES SERGE STEMPNIAK/NP GILL/P BRANDT William Buick

MRS P. BRANDT, France

Groom - Joakim Brandt (Breeder - Elwick Stud)

ORANGE, BLACK triple diamond and sleeves, RED cap.

Draw 10

A winner at 1m 1f on the all-weather. Finished 4l behind Look De Vega when fifth of 14 at 66-1 on his latest outing in the Group 1 Qatar Prix du Jockey Club at Chantilly over 1m 2f earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 111

The King Edward VII Stakes (Group 2) -

continued

Form Owner Trainer

9

ROYAL

SUPREMACY

(IRE) (33) 9 2 (128)

141-32 B c Make Believe - Adelasia (IRE) (Iffraaj)

MR MICHAEL BLENCOWE Oisin Murphy ANDREW BALDING, Kingsclere

Groom - Michael Cheshire (Breeder - John O’Connor)

FLAME RED, OLD GOLD collar cuffs and cap. Draw 12

Successful at 7f and 1m on good ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 2 1/2l by Borna when second of 15 on his latest outing in the Group 2 Derby Italiano at Capannelle over 1m 3f (soft) last month. Official BHA Rating 100

10 SPACE LEGEND (IRE) (27)

9 2 (128)

2-12 B c Sea The Stars (IRE) - Newton’s Angel (IRE) (Dark Angel (IRE))

WATHNAN RACING

WILLIAM HAGGAS, Newmarket (Breeder - Sunderland Holdings Inc)

James Doyle

BF PEACOCK BLUE, OLD GOLD sleeves, RED cap. Draw 8

A winner at1m 2fon softground. Beaten aneck by Meydaan when second of 7at 15-8fav on his latestoutingat Goodwood over 1m 3f (good) last month. Official BHA Rating 103

11 THE EUPHRATES (GB) (41)

31-24 B c Frankel - Auld Alliance (IRE) (Montjeu (IRE))

9 2 (128)

BRANT/MAGNIER/TABOR/WESTERBERG/SMITH Declan McDonogh AIDAN O’BRIEN, Ireland (Breeder - B. Flay Thoroughbreds)

DARK GREEN, LIGHT GREEN yoke, LIGHT GREEN armlet, DARK GREEN cap.

Draw 6

A winner at 1m on heavy ground. Finished 9l behind Ambiente Friendly when fourth of 9 at 6-1 on his latest outing at Lingfield over 1m 4f (good) last month. He is wearing a visor for the first time. Official BHA Rating 102

12 THEORY OF TIDES (GB) (25)

11 B c Galileo (IRE) - Missrock (AUS) (Fastnet Rock (AUS))

9 2 (128)

ISA SALMAN AL KHALIFA Kieran Shoemark

JOHN & THADY GOSDEN, Newmarket

Groom - Muhammad Inayat (Breeder - Isa Salman Al Khalifa)

DARK BLUE, WHITE epaulets.

Draw 7

Successful at 1m 2f and 1m 3f on good and good to soft ground. Won on his latest outing when 15-8fav at Yarmouth over 1m 3f (good to soft) last month, beating Steel Tiger by 2 1/4l. Has also won at Nottingham this season. Official BHA Rating 95

13 VOYAGE (GB) (20) 9

1U B c Golden Horn - Too In Love (IRE) (Galileo (IRE))

2 (128)

MRS J. WOOD Pat Dobbs

RICHARD HANNON, Marlborough

Groom - Hanwant Singh (Breeder - Effevi Srl & Razza Del Velino)

RED, EMERALD GREEN triple diamond, armlets and diamond on cap.

Draw 2

A winner at 1m 2f on good to soft ground. Unseated rider when 28-1 in the Group 1 Betfred Derby at Epsom over 1m 4f (good to soft) won by City Of Troy earlier this month on his latest outing. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 1/6/2024 it was reported that the horse stumbled badly. Official BHA Rating -

The King Edward VII Stakes (Group 2) - continued

Form Owner Trainer st lb (lbs)

14

WAR ROOMS (IRE) (36) 9 2

13-63 B c Churchill (IRE) - Apticanti (USA) (Aptitude (USA))

(128)

BROOK FARM BLOODSTOCK Jim Crowley OWEN BURROWS, Lambourn

Groom - Hemanth Mohan (Breeder - Lynch Bages & Camas Park Stud)

MAUVE, WHITE spots, WHITE cap, MAUVE spots.

Draw 11

A winner at 7f on soft ground. Third of 7 behind Economics beaten 7l at 25-1 on his latest outing in the Group 2 Al Basti Equiworld Dubai Dante Stakes at York over 1m 2f (good) last month. Official BHA Rating 104

Result: 1st 2nd 3rd 4th

Distances: 1-2 2-3

Time: Min . Secs.

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 14

Visor worn first time by No. 11. Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 6.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 7.

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

Median Time: 2 mins 35.37 secs

2023: KING OF STEEL (USA) 3 9 2 Kevin Stott 11-10 (Roger Varian) 6 ran

Race Summary:

Agenda was no match for the ill-fated Hidden Law in the Chester Vase but that is a strong piece of form and he can mount another stern challenge, for a trainer that has landed two of the previous five renewals of this race. Stablemate Diego Velazquez finished a creditable fourth in the French Guineas before posting another solid performance in the Prix du Jockey Club at Chantilly earlier this month. Upped further in trip and back on a sounder surface, he must be feared, but THEORY OF TIDES might be worth chancing. This is much tougher than the two novice events he has been successful in but the son of Galileo looks potentially a high-class performer and he could be up to the task. Space Legend was an unfortunate loser at Goodwood last time but he won’t be far away granted a clear passage, while French raider Calandagan should not be underestimated but he might prefer slower ground.

Race Predictor:

THEORY OF TIDES

AGENDA

DIEGO VELAZQUEZ

Forecast: Correct as of 3.30pm 20.06.24

4-1 Diego Velazquez (IRE), Space Legend (IRE), 7-1 Agenda (IRE), Calandagan (IRE), 8-1 Theory of Tides (GB), 10-1 Chief Little Rock (IRE), 14-1 Voyage (GB), 16-1 Mondo Man (GB), 25-1 Macduff (GB), War Rooms (IRE), 33-1 Defiance (IRE), 40-1 Harper’s Ferry (GB), Royal Supremacy (IRE), The Euphrates (GB),

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 Palace Of Holyroodhouse Stakes

Five Furlongs (5f ) (1,000 metres) For Three Year Olds (Class 2) Advertised total prize fund £110,000

(FOR CONDITIONS OF THIS RACE SEE PAGE 79)

Stalls - Centre

Owners Prize Money: Winner £44693, Second £22352, Third £11176, Fourth £5588, Fifth £2794, Sixth £1397. (Penalty Value £56694) Weights raised 2lb 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

1 TOCA MADERA (IRE) (323) 9 9 (135)

31033- B g Bated Breath - Hala Hala (IRE) (Invincible Spirit (IRE))

FAMILY AMUSEMENTS LTD & MR J BOTTON Joe Leavy (5)

BRIAN MEEHAN, Manton (Breeder - Tinnakill Bloodstock)

LIGHT BLUE, WHITE sleeves, LIGHT BLUE and RED quartered cap.

8

A winner at 6f on firm ground. Third of 7 behind Vandeek beaten 6l at 15-2 on his latest outing in the Group 2 Markel Richmond Stakes at Goodwood over 6f (soft) in August last year. Official BHA Rating 100

2 SOMMELIER (GB) (36)

9 8 (134)

411-202 B g Due Diligence (USA) - Champagne Queen (Showcasing) KING POWER RACING CO LTD Ryan Moore MARCO BOTTI, Newmarket

Groom - Gordon Cosburn (Breeder - Whitsbury Manor Stud)

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

Draw 27

Successful twice at 6f on the all-weather. Beaten 1 1/2l by Big Evs when second of 7 at 12-1 on his latest outing at York over 5f (good) last month. Official BHA Rating 99

3 WOODHAY

WONDER

(GB) (33) 9 7 (133)

1311-11 B f Tamayuz - Luang Prabang (IRE) (Invincible Spirit (IRE))

MR MATTHEW WEBBER & MR TOBY WARD Tom Marquand TOM WARD, Upper Lambourn

Groom - Evi Needham (Breeder - Des Thurlby)

LIGHT BLUE and EMERALD GREEN (quartered), checked sleeves, LIGHT BLUE cap.

Draw 16

Winner of five races at 6f on good to firm and good ground. Won on her latest outing when 2-1fav at Newmarket over 6f (good to firm) last month, beating Completely Random by a neck. Has won twice at Newmarket this season.

Form

4 GOT TO LOVE A GREY (GB)

(28) 9 6 (132)

15-1604 Gr f Dark Angel (IRE) - Regatta (FR) (Layman (USA))

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

Groom - Nadir Khan (Breeder - Regatta Partnership)

D LIGHT BLUE, ORANGE epaulets.

25

She has won three times at 5f on good to firm and soft ground. Finished 4l behind Electric Storm when fourth of 6 at 15-2 on her latest outing at Haydock over 6f (soft) last month. Official BHA Rating 97

5 SYMBOLOGY (GB) (6)

3300-06 Gr f Havana Grey - Showstoppa (Showcasing)

ISA SALMAN AL KHALIFA

9 6 (132)

Richard Kingscote

CLIVE COX, Hungerford

Groom - Amy Dickens (Breeder - Whitsbury Manor Stud)

DARK BLUE, WHITE epaulets.

A winner at 6f on good ground. Finished 7l behind Adaay In Devon when sixth of 7 at 10-1 on her latest outing at Sandown over 5f (good to soft) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 97 (-2)

6 JUBILEE WALK (GB) (35)

541-11 B c Study of Man (IRE) - Starlit Sands (Oasis Dream)

9 6 (132)

CHINA HORSE CLUB & QATAR RACING Oisin Murphy

JAMES FERGUSON, Newmarket (Breeder - Miss K. Rausing)

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

Draw 4

He has won three times from 5f to 6f on good ground and on the all-weather. Won on his latest outing when 4-1fav at York over 5f (good) last month, beating Vantheman by 1 1/4l. Has also won at Kempton this season. Official BHA Rating 97

7 MAJESTIC BEAUTY (GB) (16)

1256-42 Gr f Havana Grey - Yearbook (Byron)

9 5 (131)

AMO RACING LIMITED David Egan

ADRIAN MURRAY, Ireland (Breeder - Bearstone Stud)

D PURPLE, WHITE cap, PURPLE stars.

Draw 3

Successful twice at 5f on good ground. Beaten 1/2l by Kendall Roy when second of 11 at 11-2 on her latest outing at Curragh over 5f (good) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 96

8 DARK VINTAGE (IRE) (36)

3122-63

9 4 (130)

Gr or Ro c Dark Angel (IRE) - The Mums (Holy Roman Emperor (IRE))

M BAR O, LLC Billy Garritty

RICHARD FAHEY, Malton

Groom - Matthew Dawson (Breeder - KCS Bloodstock Ltd)

D BLACK, EMERALD GREEN cross belts, EMERALD GREEN cap.

Draw 18

A winner at 5f on good ground. Third of 7 behind Big Evs beaten 2 3/4l at 14-1 on his latest outing at York over 5f (good) last month. Official BHA Rating 95

9 BRAVE EMPIRE (IRE)

(112)

611-016 Gr c Dark Angel (IRE) - Isabeau (IRE) (Cable Bay (IRE))

9 4 (130)

CLIPPER Daniel Tudhope

ROGER VARIAN, Newmarket

Groom - Tony Nelson (Breeder - Yeomanstown Stud)

GREY.

Draw 30

He has won three times at 6f on good to firm and good ground and on the all-weather. Finished 3 1/2l behind Photosynthesis when sixth of 12 at 6-1 on his latest outing at Lingfield over 6f in March. Official BHA Rating 95

10 MATTERS MOST (GB) (18)

51260-2 B g Advertise - Squash (Pastoral Pursuits)

9 4 (130)

MR ROBERT NG Rossa Ryan RALPH BECKETT, Kimpton Down

Groom - Ellie Caldwell (Breeder - Kirtlington Stud & Mrs Mary Taylor)

D PURPLE, RED star and sleeves, RED cap, PURPLE star. Draw 6

Successful at 5f and 6f on good and good to soft ground. Beaten a neck by Trefor when second of 7 at 14-1 on his latest outing at Windsor over 6f (good to firm) earlier this month.

11 TAZARA (IRE) (50)

322-12 B f Blue Point (IRE) - L’Explora (USA) (War Front (USA))

Official BHA Rating 95

9 3 (129)

E. BABINGTON/A. HOYEAU/N. HOLMES Maxime Guyon

CHRISTOPHE FERLAND, France

Groom - Sandy Diguer (Breeder - Hamwood Stud Unlimited Company)

MAROON, WHITE chevrons, halved sleeves, MAROON cap.

Draw 29

A winner at 6f on heavy ground. Beaten 2 1/2l by Pandora’s Gift when second of 11 at 20-1 on her latest outing at Chelmsford City over 6f last month. She is wearing a hood for the first time.

12 BLUE STORM (GB) (20)

3431-41 B c Blue Point (IRE) - Riskit Fora Biskit (IRE) (Kodiac)

Official BHA Rating 94

9 3 (129)

DAVID LOWE Hollie Doyle

GEMMA TUTTY, Northallerton

Groom - Charlotte Revell (Breeder - Highview Bloodstock Ltd)

EMERALD GREEN, BLACK armlets, BLACK cap.

Draw 17

He has won three times at 5f on good to soft ground and on the all-weather. A winner at 8-1 at Epsom over 5f (good to soft) on his latest outing earlier this month, beating Sturlasson by 3/4l. Official BHA Rating 94

13 SHAGRAAN (IRE) (48)

9 3 (129)

1265-23 Ch g Sioux Nation (USA) - Annie Fior (IRE) (Finsceal Fior (IRE))

J & A YOUNG (LEICESTER) LTD Billy Loughnane

MICHAEL APPLEBY, Oakham (Breeder - Brendan & Anthony Murphy)

GOLD and GREEN (halved), WHITE striped sash, BLUE cap.

Draw 19

Awinnerat6fongoodtofirmground.Thirdof11behindJames’sDelightbeaten13/4lat8-1onhislatestoutingatNewmarket over 6f (good) last month. Official BHA Rating 94

Form Owner

14 PILGRIM (GB)

(20)

421-031 Gr g Havana Grey - Hot Secret (Sakhee’s Secret)

9 1 (127)

MR H. D. ATKINSON Joe Fanning

DAVID & NICOLA BARRON, Thirsk

Groom - Wayne Fearon (Breeder - Whitsbury Manor Stud)

D

PURPLE, WHITE epaulets, chevrons on sleeves, quartered cap.

12

Successful at 5f and 6f on good to soft and soft ground. Won on his latest outing when 2-1jt-fav at Musselburgh over 5f (good to soft) earlier this month, beating Stash The Cash by 6l. Official BHA Rating 92

15 MUKAAFAH (IRE) (34)

41-61 B c Blue Point (IRE) - Tasleya (Frankel)

9 1 (127)

SHADWELL ESTATE COMPANY LTD Jim Crowley

KEVIN PHILIPPART DE FOY, Newmarket

Groom - Mitchell Carter (Breeder - Shadwell Estate Company Limited)

ROYAL BLUE, WHITE epaulets, striped cap.

9

Successful twice at 6f on good to firm ground and on the all-weather. Won on his latest outing when 10-3fav at Doncaster over 6f (good to firm) last month, beating Cool Dividend by 1 3/4l. Official BHA Rating 92

16 SCORCHIO (IRE) (31)

61314-1 B f Kuroshio (AUS) - Speronella (Raven’s Pass (USA))

9 0 (126)

FINAL REMINDER SYNDICATE R. P. Whelan

JACK W DAVISON, Ireland

Groom - Danny Benson & Zach Manek (Breeder - Killarkin Stud)

D YELLOW, LIGHT BLUE chevrons, LIGHT BLUE cap, YELLOW star.

Draw 15

She has won three times at 5f on good ground and on the all-weather. A winner at 28-1 at Cork over 5f (good) on her latest outing last month, beating Kendall Roy by 1l. Official BHA Rating 91

17 TWO TRIBES (GB) (48)

9 0 (126)

42122-2 Ch g Rajasinghe (IRE) - Warsash (IRE) (War Command (USA))

PHIL CUNNINGHAM

RICHARD SPENCER, Newmarket (Breeder - Miss Carla M Bowers)

D WHITE, GREY sleeves, BLACK stars, BLACK cap.

Jason Hart

Draw 22

A winner at 5f on good ground. Beaten 1 1/4l by James’s Delight when second of 11 at 14-1 on his latest outing at Newmarket over 6f (good) last month. Official BHA Rating 91

18 MON NA SLIEVE (IRE) (36)

9 0 (126)

1054-5 Ch c Exceed And Excel (AUS) - Victory Wave (USA) (Distorted Humor (USA))

MR B. T. MCDONALD

KEVIN RYAN, Hambleton

Groom - Umar Muhammad (Breeder - Godolphin)

D PINK, EMERALD GREEN cross belts, PINK sleeves, EMERALD GREEN spots and cap.

Jamie Spencer

Draw 10

A winner at 5f on good ground. Finished 5l behind Big Evs when fifth of 7 at 14-1 on his latest outing at York over 5f (good) last month. Official BHA Rating 91

The

Stakes

Form Owner Trainer

19 AIRMAN (IRE) (27)

1-10

8 13 (125)

B c Dandy Man (IRE) - Nova Aquilae (IRE) (Sea The Stars (IRE))

M SCAIFE & R A FAHEY Oisin Orr

RICHARD FAHEY, Malton

Groom - Hayley Irvine (Breeder - Ms P. Walsh)

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

Draw 11

Successful twice at 5f on good to soft and heavy ground. Beaten 9l behind Inisherin at 33-1 when last of 7 on his latest outing in the Group 2 Sandy Lane Stakes at Haydock over 6f (soft) last month. Official BHA Rating 90

20 DYRHOLAEY (FR) (66)

111 B c City Light (FR) - Agua de Mar (FR) (Myboycharlie (IRE))

8 13 (125)

WATHNAN RACING James Doyle

ARCHIE WATSON, Upper Lambourn

Groom - Haji Khan (Breeder - Mme Isabelle Mauger & Mr Guy Benachour)

D PEACOCK BLUE, OLD GOLD sleeves, RED cap.

Draw 26

He has won three times from 5f to 6f on the all-weather. Won on his latest outing when 10-11fav at Newcastle over 5f in April, beating Queen’s Guard by a neck. Official BHA Rating 90

21 DORNEY LAKE (GB) (22)

5-11

B c Ardad (IRE) - Dora’s Sister (IRE) (Dark Angel (IRE))

GODOLPHIN

JOHN & THADY GOSDEN, Newmarket

Groom - Faisal Hassan (Breeder - Mickley Stud & Tim & Miranda Johnson)

ROYAL BLUE.

8 13 (125)

William Buick

Draw 2

Successful twice at 6f on good to firm and good ground. Won on his latest outing when 1-8fav at Lingfield over 6f (good to firm) last month, beating Balmoral Lady by 5l. Has also won at Yarmouth this season. Official BHA Rating 90

22 HEDGE FUND (IRE) (35)

124-230 B g Profitable (IRE) - Escallonia (IRE) (Arcano (IRE))

8 13 (125)

FOURSOME THOROUGHBREDS Lewis Edmunds WILLIAM MUIR & CHRIS GRASSICK, Lambourn (Breeder - Barouche Stud Ireland Ltd)

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

Draw 31

Successful at 5f and 6f on good ground and on the all-weather. Well beaten at 7-1 behind Jubilee Walk when last of 17 on his latest outing at York over 5f (good) last month. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 17/5/2024 it was reported that the horse stopped quickly. Official BHA Rating 90

23 NO HALF MEASURES (GB) (6) 8 13 (125)

21115 B f Cable Bay (IRE) - Fascinator (Helmet (AUS))

MR R. P. GALLAGHER George Rooke

RICHARD HUGHES, Upper Lambourn

Groom - Mahipal Singh (Breeder - Bumble Bloodstock & Mrs S. Nicholls)

D EMERALD GREEN, WHITE chevron and armlets, ORANGE cap.

Draw 1

She has won three times from 5f to 6f on soft ground and on the all-weather. Finished 2l behind Adaay In Devon when fifth of 7 at 13-2 on her latest outing at Sandown over 5f (good to soft) earlier this month. Has won 3 times this season.

Form

24 THUNDER BLUE (GB) (133)

4002-04 B g Blue Point (IRE) - Kodyanna (IRE) (Kodiac)

BARRATT RACING

JAMIE OSBORNE, Upper Lambourn

Groom - Oleksiy Makhmudov (Breeder - Haras de la Perelle)

WHITE, DARK BLUE and LIGHT BLUE hooped sleeves and cap.

8 13 (125)

Saffie Osborne

Draw 21

A winner at 6f on good to firm ground. Finished 12l behind Falcon Of Arabia when fourth of 6 on his latest outing at Meydan over 7f in February. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with D J S Ffrench Davis. Official BHA Rating 90

25 BILLY WEBSTER (IRE) (20)

41-1550 B g Profitable (IRE) - Some Site (IRE) (Nayef (USA))

H.E. REDHA MUNFAREDI

GEORGE SCOTT, Newmarket

Groom - Mohammed Zabeeh (Breeder - Herbertstown House Stud)

D BLACK, PINK star, chevrons on sleeves, BLACK cap, PINK star.

8 12 (124)

Callum Shepherd

Draw 20

He has won three times at 5f on good to soft ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 5l behind Blue Storm at 14-1 when seventh of 19 on his latest outing at Epsom over 5f (good to soft) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 89

26 MOSWAAT (GB) (18)

313-05 B c Kodiac - Irish Steps (USA) (Giant’s Causeway (USA))

8 12 (124)

SHEIKH ABDULLAH ALMALEK ALSABAH Sean Levey

ROGER VARIAN, Newmarket

Groom - Maisie Gibson (Breeder - Faisal Meshrf Al Qahtani)

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

Draw 5

A winner at 6f on soft ground. Finished 3l behind Trefor when fifth of 7 at 13-2 on his latest outing at Windsor over 6f (good to firm) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 89

27 VANTHEMAN (IRE) (35)

8 11 (123)

3150-12 B g Invincible Army (IRE) - Laila Honiwillow (Bahamian Bounty)

TOM MUIR / COLIN PATERSON Tom Eaves KEVIN RYAN, Hambleton

Groom - Paul Peacock (Breeder - Yeomanstown Stud)

D WHITE, DARK BLUE star, DARK BLUE sleeves, RED armlets, DARK BLUE cap.

Draw 14

Successful at 5f and 6f on good to soft ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 1 1/4l by Jubilee Walk when second of 17 at 9-1 on his latest outing at York over 5f (good) last month. Official BHA Rating 88

28 MARKAKOL (GB) (252) 8 11 (123)

610562- B g Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Mrs Gallagher (Oasis Dream)

MR NURLAN BIZAKOV Silvestre De Sousa

ROGER VARIAN, Newmarket

Groom - Shane Sarsfield (Breeder - E. L. Banks)

D LIGHT BLUE, YELLOW and LIGHT BLUE halved sleeves.

Draw 24

A winner at 5f on the all-weather. Beaten 1 3/4l by Garfield Shadow when second of 9 at 8-15fav on his latest outing at Newcastle over 5f in October last year. Official BHA Rating 88

Result: 1st 2nd 3rd 4th

Distances: 1-2 2-3

Time: Min . Secs.

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 28

Hood worn first time by No. 11. Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 24. Hood worn by No. 15, 28. Blinkers worn by No. 17. Visor worn by No. 8. Tongue Strap worn by No. 21. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 2, 25 Running for the first time since Gelding No 24, 28

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

Median Time: 1 min 1.50 secs

2023: RHYTHM N HOOVES 3 8 8 Hollie Doyle 12-1 (Archie Watson) 26 ran

Race Summary:

Although this is just the fifth renewal of this 5f contest for three-year-olds, it is interesting to note that the top six in the weights have yet to make the frame in the past four years This is a stat that the well-fancied Jubilee Walk must overcome, but James Ferguson’s gelding still warrants respect having completed a hat-trick at York last month. However, it may pay to side with a less-exposed rival in DORNEY LAKE. The Ardad colt has impressed on both victories to date this season and an opening handicap mark of 90 may underestimate his ability. The unbeaten Dyrholaey is also open to more improvement than most and arrives here on the back of a gutsy victory at Newcastle. The Archie Watson-trained colt is feared most, while Epsom Dash scorer Blue Storm and Vantheman are just two others to consider in a wide-open finale.

Race Predictor:

DORNEY LAKE

JUBILEE WALK

DYRHOLAEY

Forecast: Correct as of 3.30pm 20.06.24

15-2 Jubilee Walk (GB), 9-1 Shagraan (IRE), Vantheman (IRE), 10-1 Dyrholaey (FR), 11-1 Dorney Lake (GB), 14-1 Mukaafah (IRE), Sommelier (GB), , 16-1 Blue Storm (GB), Pilgrim (GB), Two Tribes (GB), Woodhay Wonder (GB), 20-1 Airman (IRE), Scorchio (IRE), 22-1 Billy Webster (IRE),25-1 Dark Vintage (IRE), Majestic Beauty (GB), No Half Measures (GB), 33-1 Markakol (GB), Matters Most (GB), Tazara (IRE), 40-1 Brave Empire (IRE), Got To Love A Grey (GB), 50-1 Hedge Fund (IRE), Mon Na Slieve (IRE), Symbology (GB), Thunder Blue (GB) 66-1 Moswaat (GB), Toca Madera (IRE),

Breeders’ Cup Challenge Races at Royal Ascot

Winners of the following races will earn automatic berths, travel and paid entry fees into the equivalent races at the 2024 Breeders’ Cup World Championships at Del Mar:

•The Queen Anne Stakes

•The King Charles III Stakes

•The Prince of Wales’s Stakes

•The Norfolk Stakes

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

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

It’s simple, they win and they’re in.

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

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

Meanwhile Warm Heart, who won the Group 2 Ribblesdale Stakes at the Royal Meeting last year, went on to be second in the Filly & Mare Turf behind Inspiral, herself a runner-up here last June. There continues to be a strong line of correlation between success at Royal Ascot and taking that form to the Breeders’ Cup.

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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.

Introduced for the first time at Royal Ascot last year, every horse running throughout the week will undergo an enhanced pre-race examination carried out on arrival at the stables. 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.

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First Race 2.30 - THE ALBANY STAKES (CLASS 1) (Group 3) (see page 28)

Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code: £70887 to the winning horse, the second to receive £26875, the third £13450, the fourth £6700, the fifth £3362 and the sixth £1687 For two-year-old fillies only. SIX FURLONGS (6f ) (1,200 metres). Enter by noon, June 15th and pay £1250 stake, declare by 10.00 a.m. June 19th. Weights: 9st 2lb each. 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 Ascot Racecourse Ltd. 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. 24 entries at £1250. Closed June 15th, 2024. Second Race 3.05 - THE COMMONWEALTH CUP (CLASS 1) (Group 1) (British Champions Series) (see page 34) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £411572 to the winning horse, the second to receive £156036, the third £78090, the fourth £38900, the fifth £19522 and the sixth £9797 For three-year-old colts and fillies only. SIX FURLONGS (6f ) (1,200 metres). Enter by noon, April 30th and pay £2845 stake, scratch by noon, May 28th or pay £3250, confirm by noon, June 15th and pay £2030 Supplementary entry by noon, June 15th and pay £46000 stake. Declare by 10.00 a.m. June 19th. Weights: Colts 9st 2lb, fillies 8st 13lb. NOTE: Horses will only be eligible to run in this race provided that they have a current BHA Handicap Rating of 80 or higher at midday of the confirmation stage. Horses which do not qualify for a rating may also be eligible providing the BHA handicapper is satisfied that the horse’s racecourse performances up to and including the day before confirmation merit a provisional assessment of 80 or higher Horses which have not run will not be eligible. Southern Hemisphere Allowance 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 Ascot Racecourse Ltd. 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). 61 entries, 30 at £2845, 9 at £6095, 20 at £8125, 2 at £46000 Closed April 30th, 2024. Third Race 3.45 - THE CORONATION STAKES (CLASS 1) (Group 1) (British Champions Series) (see page 40) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code: £368615 to the winning horse, the second to receive £139750, the third £69940, the fourth £34840, the fifth £17485 and the sixth £8775 For three-year-old fillies only. OLD MILE (7f abt 213yds) (1,500 metres). Enter by noon, April 30th and pay £2845 stake, scratch by noon, May 28th or pay £3250, confirm by noon, June 15th and pay £2030 Supplementary entry by noon, June 15th and pay £46000 stake. Declare by 10.00 a.m. June 19th. Weights: 9st 2lb each. 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 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 Ascot Racecourse Ltd. 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. THERE WILL BE A PARADE FOR THIS RACE. Runners will be paraded in the order requested by the Managing Executive on the day. The Ascot Racecourse Executive reserves the right to transfer this race to the Royal Hunt Cup Course. (No confirmation of entry is required for supplementary entries). 49 entries, 27 at £2845, 11 at £6095, 11 at £8125. Closed April 30th, 2024. Fourth Race 4.25 - THE DUKE OF EDINBURGH STAKES (CLASS 2 HANDICAP) (see page 44)

Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code: £56694 to the winning horse, the second to receive £26587, the third £13299, the fourth £6644, the fifth £3322 and the sixth £1661. For three-year-olds and upwards, rated 0-105 (also open to such horses rated 106 and 107 - see Standard Conditions). ONE MILE about FOUR FURLONGS (2,300 metres) Swinley (11f abt 211yds). Enter by noon, June 15th and pay £550 stake, declare by 10.00 a.m. June 19th. Lowest weight 8st 2lb, highest weight 9st 12lb Penalties, after June 8th, 2024, for each race won 3yo - 6lb, 4yo to 6yo - 5lb, 7yo and up - 4lb. 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 Ascot Racecourse Ltd. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. The British Horseracing Authority will amend paragraphs 28 to 32 of the Weights and Handicapping Code and the Declaration of Jockey section of the Race Entries Code in the event that raising of the weights at the 24-hour stage proves necessary. This race will be restricted to 19 runners plus three reserves. The three reserves will be nominated as R20, R21 and R22. The procedure for the allocation and operation of the reserves protocol will be as detailed in the notice headed ‘Reserves’ which appears in the important notices following the Standard Conditions on the Racing Bulletin area of the BHA Racing Administration Internet site www2.racingadmin.co.uk. Trainers are reminded of the provisions of paragraph 41 of the Race Entry Code which require that they must notify the Racing Calendar Office immediately when the decision has been made not to run. This will maximise the list of runners and determine whether the weights will need to be raised. The British Horseracing Authority

has modified the Declaration of Jockey section of the Race Entries Code and the Division of Races section of the Race Administration Code of the Rules of Racing for the purposes of this race. The British Horseracing Authority has authorised that the maximum number of runners in this race shall be determined by the normal Safety Factor applicable for the race and that a reduced Field Size Limit shall not apply. 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. 36 entries at £550. Closed June 15th, 2024. Fifth Race 5.05 - THE SANDRINGHAM STAKES (CLASS 2 FILLIES’ HANDICAP) (see page 50) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code: £56694 to the winning horse, the second to receive £26587, the third £13299, the fourth £6644, the fifth £3322 and the sixth £1661. For three-year-old fillies only, rated 0-105 (also open to such horses rated 106 and 107 - see Standard Conditions). ONE MILE (1,600 metres) Royal Hunt Cup Course (8f ). Enter by noon, June 15th and pay £550 stake, declare by 10.00 a.m. June 19th. Lowest weight 8st 2lb, highest weight not less than 9st 9lb. Penalties, after June 8th, 2024, 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 Ascot Racecourse Ltd. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. The Ascot Racecourse Executive reserves the right to transfer this race to the Old Mile Course. The British Horseracing Authority will amend paragraphs 28 to 32 of the Weights and Handicapping Code and the Declaration of Jockey section of the Race Entries Code in the event that raising of the weights at the 24-hour stage proves necessary. This race will be restricted to 30 runners plus three reserves The three reserves will be nominated as R31, R32 and R33 The procedure for the allocation and operation of the reserves protocol will be as detailed in the notice headed ‘Reserves’ which appears in the important notices following the Standard Conditions on the Racing Bulletin area of the BHA Racing Administration Internet site www2.racingadmin.co.uk. Trainers are reminded of the provisions of paragraph 41 of the Race Entry Code which require that they must notify the Racing Calendar Office immediately when the decision has been made not to run. This will maximise the list of runners and determine whether the weights will need to be raised. The British Horseracing Authority has modified the Declaration of Jockey section of the Race Entries Code and the Division of Races section of the Race Administration Code of the Rules of Racing for the purposes of this race. 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. 37 entries at £550. Closed June 15th, 2024. Sixth Race 5.40 - THE KING EDWARD VII STAKES (CLASS 1) (Group 2) (see page 58)

Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code: £154818 to the winning horse, the second to receive £58695, the third £29374, the fourth £14632, the fifth £7343 and the sixth £3685 For three-year-old colts and geldings only. ONE MILE about FOUR FURLONGS (2,300 metres) Swinley (11f abt 211yds). Enter by noon, April 30th and pay £870 stake, scratch by noon, May 28th or pay £1000, confirm by noon, June 15th and pay £630 Supplementary entry by noon, June 15th and pay £14000 stake. Declare by 10.00 a.m. June 19th. Weights: 9st 2lb each. Penalties, after August 31st, 2023, a winner of a Group 1 race 3lb ASCOT RACECOURSE LIMITED will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey In addition, a Challenge Cup will be presented to the winning owner, to be held until May 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 Ascot Racecourse Ltd. 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). 71 entries, 25 at £870, 25 at £1870, 19 at £2500, 2 at £14000 Closed April 30th, 2024.

Seventh Race 6.15 - THE PALACE OF HOLYROODHOUSE STAKES (CLASS 2 HANDICAP) ( (see page 62) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code: £56694 to the winning horse, the second to receive £26587, the third £13299, the fourth £6644, the fifth £3322 and the sixth £1661. For three-year-olds only, rated 0-105 (also open to such horses rated 106 and 107 - see Standard Conditions). FIVE FURLONGS (5f ) (1,000 metres). Enter by noon, June 15th and pay £550 stake, declare by 10.00 a.m. June 19th. Lowest weight 8st 2lb, highest weight not less than 9st 9lb Penalties, after June 8th, 2024, 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 Ascot Racecourse Ltd. 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. 36 entries at £550. Closed June 15th, 2024.

Royal Ascot Fourth Day

Friday 21st June 2024

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 Richard Fuller

Stewards Steve Drowne & Richard Westropp

Officials

Director of Racing and Public Affairs

Nick Smith LVO

Head of Racing and Clerk of the Course

Chris Stickels

Starters

Robert Supple, James Stenning & Sophia Upton

Judges

Paul Champion & Nick Bostock

Veterinary Officers

Sally Taylor, Graham Potts, Kate Maxwell, Amy Hawthorn

Clerks of the Scales

Chris Hill & Claudia Marelli

Equine Welfare and Integrity Officers

Darren Stone, Christine Hannaford, Kelly Corke, Vince McKevitt, Mel Baker, Carol Leggett, Peter Double, Sarah Collins, Steve Fox

Jonathan Parker *

Lisa Perrin

Nick Smith LVO *†

Alastair Warwick *†

Nigel Payne †

Christopher Collard † (Company Secretary)

Assistant Steward Nathan Green

Raceday Assistants Kelly O’Boyle & Josie Brown-Smith

Medical Officers

Dr Roger Goulds, Dr Ramy Saker, Dr Guy Mitchell, Dr Peter Johnson, Dr John Berry, Major 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

Stewart Machin & Alan Howes

Betting Ring Managers

Andrew Boardley, Andy Collins, Sarah Woodborne, Grant Newman, Duncan Lillywhite

Designated Safeguarding Lead

Ian McGregor CVO

*Director of Ascot Racecourse Limited

†Director of Ascot Racecourse Betting & Gaming Limited