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The Duke of Edinburgh Handicap was won by Crystal Black, ridden by multiple Irish champion jockey Colin Keane for his father Gerard. Crystal Black made a sustained challenge wide of the rivals and surged past the favourite Ethical Diamond in the final furlong. The late-finishing efforts of Epic Poet and Ziggy landed them in second and third places, with distances of two and a quarter length and ...
Donnacha O’Brien triumphed over his father Aidan as Porta Fortuna overtook Opera Singer in the Gr.1 Coronation Stakes. Porta Fortuna, who had previously won the Gr.3 Albany Stakes, was urged on by jockey Tom Marquand at the two-furlong pole. It took another furlong for her to edge past the eventual runner-up. Porta Fortuna crossed the line with a length lead over the second-place finisher, with ...
Inisherin made a strong statement in the champion sprint division with an impressive win in the Gr.1 Commonwealth Cup. Trained in Yorkshire by Kevin Ryan for Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum, Inisherin, ridden by Tom Eaves, showcased its potential by winning the race. Having previously won the Gr.2 Sandy Lane Stakes, Inisherin demonstrated its strength by leading the pack and then accelerating ...
Fairy Godmother pulled off a remarkable maneuver to break free from a pack of horses and secure a victory in the opening race on day four, the Gr.3 Albany Stakes. Jockey Ryan Moore confessed that the filly had accomplished what appeared to be an almost impossible task, while trainer Aidan O’Brien visibly exhaled in relief as she galloped across the finish line, claiming victory by three-quarters ...
English Oak soared to victory in the Buckingham Palace Handicap, securing a second win of the day for Wathnan Racing and jockey James Doyle. Trained by Ed Walker, English Oak won by three lengths, with the race primarily dominated by runners coming up the stands' side. Billyjoh claimed second place out of the 26 runners, followed by Carrytheone, and Mostabshir finished in fourth place. Formerly ...
Jayarebe held off the late challenge from the favourite, King's Gambit, to win the Hampton Court Stakes at Royal Ascot. Despite having won the London Gold Cup at Newbury, King's Gambit faced a setback with a slow start and found himself at the back of the pack around the home turn. Although he made a strong finish, it wasn't enough, and he finished as the runner-up. On the other hand, Jayarebe, ...
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 ...
