Going update after racing

Going update after racing The going at Ascot is Good to Firm. Chris Stickels, Ascot’s Clerk of the Course, said: “We are going to water everything again tonight with 5mm. The forecast now looks generally dry for the next two days. There is the outside chance of a shower, but minimal really. Temperatures are forecast […]

Mezcala makes it a day to remember for Channon

Mezcala makes it a day to remember for Channon Mezcala was produced to perfection by Tom Marquand to take the Buckingham Palace Stakes and give trainer Jack Channon his first Royal Ascot success. Dropping back to seven furlongs, the 9/2 joint-favourite picked his way through the field and burst into contention entering the final furlong, […]

Generic proves his class in Hampton Court Stakes

Generic proves his class in Hampton Court Stakes Generic (18/1) paid a handsome compliment to Constitution River as he recorded a decisive victory in the G3 Hampton Court Stakes for Andrew Balding. Seven lengths behind the Prix du Jockey Club victor at Chester, Generic was well placed turning in and picked up nicely to complete […]

Moonfall provides special moment for Lloyd in Britannia Stakes

Moonfall provides special moment for Lloyd in Britannia Stakes Visiting rider Zac Lloyd did not have to wait long to break his Royal Ascot duck as he steered the George Boughey-trained Moonfall (13/2) to victory in the Britannia Stakes. Moonfall moved through the mile handicap in stylish fashion before picking up nicely to hold off […]

Scandinavia brings up O’Brien century in memorable Gold Cup

Scandinavia brings up O’Brien century in memorable Gold Cup Scandinavia (11/8F) overhauled defending champion Trawlerman in a spellbinding edition of the Gold Cup, handing trainer Aidan O’Brien a remarkable 100th Royal Ascot success. In what turned into a straight shootout between Scandinavia and Trawlerman, racegoers and the millions watching worldwide were treated to a pulsating […]

Earth Shot provides Wathnan with instant return in Ribblesdale Stakes

Earth Shot provides Wathnan with instant return in Ribblesdale Stakes One of Wathnan Racing’s pre-Royal Ascot purchases Earth Shot (4/1) proved an instant hit as she got up in the final strides of the G2 Ribblesdale Stakes. Lady Roisia unshipped Hector Crouch coming out of the stalls, after which she led the field and wandered […]

Enceladus continues fine O’Brien form in King George V Stakes

Enceladus continues fine O’Brien form in King George V Stakes Unexposed Sea The Stars colt Enceladus (7/1) provided Joseph O’Brien with a fourth winner of the meeting in the King George V Stakes. Partnered for the first time by Ryan Moore, Enceladus was able to get a handy pitch from his wide draw [13] and […]

Nola Soul defies greenness in Chesham Stakes

Nola Soul defies greenness in Chesham Stakes Nola Soul (11/2) may not be the finished article yet but Fozzy Stack’s runner looks full of promise after maintaining his perfect record in the Listed Chesham Stakes. There was drama at the start of the seven-furlong contest after favourite Aix La Chapelle reared in the stalls and […]

Going news on day three of Royal Ascot

Going news on day three of Royal Ascot The going for day three of Royal Ascot, Thursday 18th June, is: Good to Firm. GoingStick readings at 8.30am: Stands’ side: 8.8 Centre: 8.7 Far side: 8.7 Round: 7.5 Stalls: Straight Course: centre Round Course: inside Rail movements: The rail on the Round Course is now at […]