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Mickley, trained by Ed Bethell and ridden by Callum Rodriguez, secured a victory in the Britannia Stakes, giving both the trainer and jockey their first Royal Ascot win. After a successful day at Ripon with a double win, Rodriguez made a decisive move with over a furlong to go. Despite a challenge from the Ed Dunlop-trained Skukuza, Mickley held on to win by three quarters of a length. Native ...
Kyprios made a stunning comeback to seize back the title from his old rival Trawlerman in a thrilling showdown at the Gold Cup in Royal Ascot. Aidan O’Brien’s 6YO had previously dominated the division, clinching victories in the two-and-a-half-mile showpiece, the Goodwood Cup, and the Irish St Leger. Despite a career-threatening injury that limited his races last season, Kyprios overcame the ...
Port Fairy put in a remarkable effort to secure Aidan O’Brien's fifth win in the Ribblesdale Stakes at Royal Ascot. Aidan O'Brien had previously achieved victory with Bracelet (2014), Even Song (2016), Magic Wand (2018), and Warm Heart (2023). This year, O’Brien had two contenders, with jockey Ryan Moore choosing to ride Port Fairy over her stablemate Rubies Are Red. After a win at Dundalk and a ...
In an exhilarating renewal of the King George V Stakes at Royal Ascot, Going The Distance surged from the back of the pack to claim victory. The race, which featured 19 runners competing over a mile and a half, was highly anticipated, with Gilded Water drawing much attention. Ultimately, it was Going The Distance, ridden by Rossa Ryan and trained by Ralph Beckett, who triumphed in a thrilling ...
Trainer Karl Burke, along with owners Wathnan Racing, celebrated another victory at Royal Ascot as their 2YO Shareholder secured a smart win in the Norfolk Stakes. This marked the second successful outing for the Spigot Lodge team, the Qatar-based owners, and jockey James Doyle, following their earlier triumph with the impressive Leovanni in the Queen Mary Stakes on the previous day. Despite ...
The Qatar Racing and Equestrian Club (QREC) released the rankings for the top owners, trainers, jockeys, and horses of the 2023/2024 Racing season based on both prize money and points. These rankings were determined after 67 race days held during the season to recognise the top performers who achieved the most wins and earned the highest amount of prize money. “QREC announces the list of the ...
Jamie Spencer further solidified his reputation on Ascot's Straight Course by guiding Ain't Nobody to victory in the Listed Windsor Castle Stakes (1000m) at Royal Ascot on Wednesday. In his typical fashion, Spencer steered the Kevin Ryan-trained winner to the forefront inside the final 100 yards, crossing the line ahead of US raider Gabaldon by a length. Aviation Time, the sole filly in the ...
It was a dramatic 35-minute period for Ralph Beckett, as Sonny Liston narrowly lost the Royal Hunt Cup before Doha claimed victory in the Kensington Palace Stakes by the same margin. The quick turnaround provided much-needed compensation for the trainer, as his decision to shorten Doha's distance to a mile proved to be an excellent move. Both Doha and Hopeful demonstrated their strong handicaps ...
Saeed bin Suroor notched his 39th Royal Ascot success as Wild Tiger clinched the Hunt Cup, marking the trainer's third win in the race. Despite a smaller string of horses, Bin Suroor proved his enduring class as a top trainer for Godolphin, staying ahead of the competition at the prestigious event. Oisin Murphy rode Wild Tiger to victory, securing a memorable win for both the horse and the ...
Ridden by jockey Ryan Moore, Auguste Rodin had to work hard to fend off sustained challenges from the French horses Zarakem and Horizon Dore. The winning distances were three-quarters of a length and a full length. This victory marked Auguste Rodin's sixth win in Group One company, including last year's Derby and Irish Derby. It also secured trainer O’Brien's fifth victory in the Prince Of ...
Running Lion held off a late challenge from stablemate Laurel to claim victory in the Duke of Cambridge Stakes at Royal Ascot. After an impressive win in Newmarket's Pretty Polly Stakes early last season, Running Lion had struggled to secure another win and finished last in the Princess Elizabeth Stakes at Epsom on Derby day. However, Oisin Murphy's mount triumphed over the round mile at Ascot ...
In the Queen’s Vase at Royal Ascot, Illinois secured an 80th win for jockey Ryan Moore, establishing himself as a strong contender for the St Leger. Trained by Aidan O’Brien, the Galileo colt was second in the Lingfield Derby Trial before Moore guided him to victory, overtaking the long-time leader Mr Hampstead. Ballydoyle claimed the top two spots, with Birdman, trained by Jessica Harrington, ...
