The fifth and final day of Royal Ascot behind closed doors commenced with the Silver Wokingham Handicap, a consolation race for those horses who missed the cut for the Wokingham itself later in the afternoon. It was seven-year-old Chiefofchiefs who came out on top, handing a second winner of the week to both trainer Charlie […] 5fc6f
Hollie Doyle created history in 2019 when recording the highest number of wins ever by a female jockey in a calendar year – 116. The jockey now has another addition to her CV after partnering 33/1 shot Scarlet Dragon to victory in the Duke of Edinburgh Handicap, providing her with a first Royal Ascot victory.
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On day four of Royal Ascot, there were some dazzling entries to the #StyledWithThanks challenge. Participants included Victoria Pendleton, Rene Macdonald (Lisou London), Stephanie Waxberg and Rosie Tapner. For pictures from Day 1 click here. For pictures from Day 2 click here. For pictures from Day 3 click here. (Click on images to view names
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Santiago was the comfortable winner of the G2 Queen’s Vase over a mile and six furlongs, giving both trainer Aidan O’Brien and jockey Ryan Moore a fourth success of the meeting. After delivering his challenge entering the final quarter mile, the son of Authorized quickened impressively for a decisive two and three-quarter length victory. Aidan
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Friday’s G1 highlight, the Commonwealth Cup over six furlongs, saw a decisive victory for 5/1 chance Golden Horde. It was an eighth Royal Ascot victory for both trainer Clive Cox and jockey Adam Kirby. Always travelling well, the son of Lethal Force held a clear advantage a furlong from home and was never threatened as
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Frankie Dettori was in the winner’s enclosure for the 70th time at Royal Ascot after four-year-old filly Fanny Logan landed the G2 Hardwicke Stakes over a mile and a half. Dettori delivered the daughter of Sea The Stars with a perfectly timed challenge entering the final furlong and the 17/2 chance went on to score
It looked as if American challenger Golden Pal (Wesley Ward/Andrea Atzeni, 12/1) had the G2 Norfolk Stakes in the bag but a strong run from 9/2 chance The Lir Jet (Michael Bell/Oisin Murphy) in the closing stages saw the latter get up to score by a neck. It was an eighth Royal Ascot victory for
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Dandalla made it two wins from as many starts when powering to an impressive victory in the G3 Albany Stakes over six furlongs, handing jockey Ben Curtis his first Royal Ascot win. Owned by Nick Bradley Racing & Elaine Burke, the daughter of Dandy Man took up the running well over a furlong from home
The five-furlong Palace of Holyroodhouse Handicap got proceedings underway on day four of Royal Ascot 2020. Despite being a 21-runner handicap for three-year-olds, the contest was turned into something of a procession as red-hot 6/4 favourite Art Power came home three and a half lengths clear. It was a sixth Royal Ascot winner for trainer
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Day three of Royal Ascot continues to see a growing collection of stylish ladies rising to the #StyledWithThanks challenge including Suzannah Crabb, Scarlett Gray, Natalie Pinkham and Ellie Lines. For pictures from Day 1 click here. For pictures from Day 2 click here. Part of the racecourse’s wider ‘Royal Ascot At Home’ campaign, the Royal
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