Going update after racing

Going update after racing Chris Stickels, Ascot’s Clerk of the Course, said: “We are going to do the same again and put 5mm on. We felt that, although it has been hotter today, 5mm is the right amount just because we do not want to overdo it. “The track is holding up very well, although […]

Bacio too hot to handle in Palace Of Holyroodhouse Stakes

Bacio too hot to handle in Palace Of Holyroodhouse Stakes US sprinter Bacio blitzed home ahead of his 26 rivals in the concluding Palace Of Holyroodhouse Stakes, although connections of the 3/1 favourite were made to sweat after jockey Juan Hernandez initially weighed in light. Successful in three of his four starts stateside for Wesley […]

Causeway completes five-timer in King Edward VII Stakes

Causeway completes five-timer in King Edward VII Stakes Causeway extended his winning streak to five after getting the better of Ancient Egypt (10/1) in a protracted battle for the King Edward VII Stakes. Always well placed under Ryan Moore, the even-money favourite dug deep in the 12-furlong contest to overhaul the brave runner-up, with just […]

Green Carrera continues Joseph O’Brien’s hot streak in Sandringham Stakes

Green Carrera continues Joseph O’Brien’s hot streak in Sandringham Stakes Green Carrera utilised the stands’ rail to great effect as she landed the Sandringham Stakes in taking fashion, providing trainer Joseph O’Brien with a fifth winner of the meeting. Having raced in two groups, the 30 runners converged approaching the final two furlongs and it […]

Moore keeps Precise out of trouble to claim Coronation Stakes

Moore keeps Precise out of trouble to claim Coronation Stakes Irish 2,000 Guineas heroine Precise added a fourth G1 prize to her burgeoning CV with a no-nonsense display in the G1 Coronation Stakes for Aidan O’Brien. Kept on the outside of the nine runners by Ryan Moore, the 8/13 favourite was sent to the front […]

Another Opportunity knocks for McDonald in Duke Of Edinburgh Stakes

Another Opportunity knocks for McDonald in Duke Of Edinburgh Stakes James McDonald guided another supposed Wathnan Racing second string to victory as he teamed up with the William Haggas-trained Opportunity in the Duke Of Edinburgh Stakes. Giving a daring ride from stall one, Opportunity tracked Warrant Holder (16/5) turning for home before switching towards the […]

Venetian Sun shines brightest in Commonwealth Cup

Venetian Sun shines brightest in Commonwealth Cup Venetian Sun confirmed herself as the best three-year-old sprinter in Europe as she justified 11/8 favouritism in the G1 Commonwealth Cup, 10 years on from trainer Karl Burke’s first win in the race with Quiet Reflection.   Down the field when tackling a mile in the 1000 Guineas […]

Libertango takes down Sun Goddess in Albany Stakes

Libertango takes down Sun Goddess in Albany Stakes Libertango (6/1) came to the rescue of Royal Ascot bookmakers as she flew past 10/11 favourite Sun Goddess to post a dominant success in the G3 Albany Stakes. Held up from her low draw in stall three, Libertango met with a few traffic problems in the six-furlong […]

Going news on day four of Royal Ascot

Going news on day four of Royal Ascot The going for day four of Royal Ascot, Friday 19th June, is: Good to Firm. GoingStick readings at 8.30am: Stands’ side: 8.9 Centre: 8.9 Far side: 8.3 Round: 7.6 Stalls: Straight Course: centre Round Course: inside Weather: Dry overnight to Friday morning. It is forecast to be […]