Frankie Dettori was presented with a bespoke number cloth and Moet Nebuchadnezzar following his final Royal Ascot ride in the Golden Gates Handicap.   The 52-year-old rode his first Royal Ascot winner in 1990 and signed off with another four … Read more

Coolmore partnerships consisting of Sue Magnier, Michael Tabor, Derrick Smith, Peter Brant and Georg von Opel’s Westerberg operation took the leading owner title at Royal Ascot for a fourth time, following an exceptional week that yielded four winners.   The … Read more

Ryan Moore put the seal on a 10th Royal Ascot Leading Jockey title by lifting home Dawn Rising (2/1F) in the concluding Queen Alexandra Stakes.   The Joseph O’Brien-trained six-year-old was always close to the pace under Moore, who kicked … Read more

Neil Callan began his Royal Ascot in style and ended it in similar fashion after guiding Burdett Road to a swooping victory in the 10-furlong Golden Gates Handicap.   Callan partnered Triple Time to a 33/1 success in the opening … Read more

Saint Lawrence (22/1) completed a treble for trainer Archie Watson and jockey Hollie Doyle at Royal Ascot in 2023 as he scorched home from the rear to land the Wokingham Handicap.   John Deer’s five-year-old, who was having his first … Read more

Pyledriver (7/2) returned with a bang for co-trainers William Muir and Chris Grassick in the G2 Hardwicke Stakes, providing rider P J McDonald with a first Royal Ascot winner in the process.   On his first appearance since winning last … Read more

Khaadem (80/1) became the longest-priced winner of the G1 Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes thanks to a textbook hold-up ride from Jamie Spencer.   The Fitri Hay-owned seven-year-old, who was withdrawn from last year’s King’s Stand Stakes after sitting down … Read more

Age Of Kings looked the Aidan O’Brien second string on jockey bookings but the 22/1 shot proved himself to be much more than that in the G3 Jersey Stakes.   Having only beaten one home on his return in the … Read more

Trainer Gavin Cromwell and jockey Gary Carroll combined successfully for the second time at Royal Ascot with Snellen (12/1) in the Listed Chesham Stakes, following Quick Suzy’s win in the 2021 Queen Mary Stakes.   A debut winner at Limerick … Read more

Rhythm N Hooves (20/1) collared Kerdos late on in the concluding Palace Of Holyroodhouse Handicap, completing a double at Royal Ascot 2023 for trainer Archie Watson and jockey Hollie Doyle.   The lightly raced son of Pearl Secret had plenty … Read more

King Of Steel proved his Betfred Derby second was no fluke by powering to glory in the G2 King Edward VII Stakes under a cool ride from Kevin Stott.   The imposing Roger Varian-trained colt, sent off the 11/10 favourite, … Read more

Juddmonte filly Coppice (6/1JF) continued Frankie Dettori’s fine week with a dominant performance in the Sandringham Handicap.   The daughter of Kingman, a full sister to 2018 Coventry Stakes winner Calyx, holds a G1 Falmouth Stakes entry and was always … Read more

Tahiyra provided legendary Irish trainer Dermot Weld with a second Coronation Stakes success, 45 years after Sutton Place won the mile G1 prize in 1978.   The 8/13 favourite was ultimately much the best in a steadily run race but … Read more

Okita Soushi (9/1) gave trainer Joseph O’Brien a second Royal Ascot winner with a swooping victory in the 12-furlong Duke Of Edinburgh Handicap.   The Coolmore-bred winner, who was third in last year’s Copper Horse Handicap, was given the perfect … Read more

Shaquille (9/1) confirmed himself the star of the three-year-old sprinting ranks after overcoming a terrible start to win the G1 Commonwealth Cup for Oisin Murphy and Julie Camacho.   It was a remarkable performance from the fast-improving Shaquille, who appeared … Read more

Frankie Dettori brought up 80 Royal Ascot winners after guiding Porta Fortuna (5/1) to a length success in the opening G3 Albany Stakes for juvenile fillies.   Porta Fortuna, a daughter of Caravaggio who landed a G3 at Naas last … Read more

Jamie Spencer had to wait five years for Royal Ascot win number 27 but the veteran jockey was at his brilliant best on Witch Hunter, who swooped late to win the Buckingham Palace Stakes by three quarters of a length. … Read more

Waipiro (7/1) completed a double on the day for jockey Tom Marquand as the duo posted an emphatic victory in the G3 Hampton Court Stakes.   Having appeared not to stay a mile and a half when sixth in the … Read more

Docklands confirmed himself to be one of the most progressive horses in training with a third straight win in the Britannia Handicap for Harry Eustace and Hayley Turner.   As Docklands made his move in the stands’ side group, New … Read more

Frankie Dettori sparked incredible scenes at Royal Ascot as he celebrated a ninth Gold Cup win on his final ride in the race with unexposed four-year-old Courage Mon Ami (15/2).   The John & Thady Gosden-trained winner defied convention by … Read more

Warm Heart (13/2) continued her climb through the ranks with an emphatic two-and-a-half-length success in the G2 Ribblesdale Stakes for Ryan Moore and Aidan O’Brien.   The daughter of Galileo has now won her last three starts, following a maiden … Read more

Desert Hero (18/1) earned himself a place in the history books as the first Royal Ascot winner for His Majesty The King and Her Majesty The Queen, prevailing in a thrilling finish to the King George V Handicap.   In … Read more

Valiant Force became the joint longest-priced winner ever at Royal Ascot when causing a 150/1 shock in the G2 Norfolk Stakes, the same starting price as 2020 Coventry Stakes victor Nando Parrado.   Despite having been beaten on both previous … Read more

Big Evs (20/1) showed his rivals a clean pair of heels to land the concluding Windsor Castle Stakes in fine style for Mick Appleby and Jason Hart.   Big Evs was beaten into second at Redcar on his debut, but … Read more

Frankie Dettori entered the Royal Ascot winner’s enclosure for the first time in 2023 after driving Gregory to a popular length-and-a-half success in the G2 Queen’s Vase.   The even-money favourite is now unbeaten in three starts for John & … Read more

Jimi Hendrix (22/1) led home a memorable one-two for owner Chelsea Thoroughbreds and trainer Ralph Beckett in the 30-runner Royal Hunt Cup.   The Rossa Ryan-ridden winner streaked clear of the far side group and stayed on well to see … Read more

Mostahdaf (10/1) beat some of the best middle-distance horses in Europe with a sensational four-length romp in the G1 Prince Of Wales’s Stakes.   Having finished fourth behind Japanese star Equinox in the Dubai Sheema Classic last time out, the … Read more