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: “The plan tonight is to mow the track first and then put 5mm of water on everything afterwards. “There may be a shower around this evening, but it’s not going to amount to much. There […]

Daiquiri Bay continues progress to land Copper Horse Stakes

Daiquiri Bay continues progress to land Copper Horse Stakes Daiquiri Bay (6/1) confirmed Newmarket form with fellow four-year-old Gamrai (9/2) as the duo fought out the finish to the concluding Copper Horse Stakes. Alan King’s improving winner had finished a length in front of Gamrai on the Rowley Mile in early May and was able […]

Map Of Stars shows class in Wolferton Stakes

Map Of Stars shows class in Wolferton Stakes G1 performer Map Of Stars (13/2) relished the drop back in grade as he landed the Listed Wolferton Stakes under Australia-based rider James McDonald. Aided by first-time cheekpieces, the five-year-old produced a strong burst out wide to run down Wimbledon Hawkeye (12/1) and score by half a […]

Kizlyar outguns stablemate in Ascot Stakes

Kizlyar outguns stablemate in Ascot Stakes Kizlyar (25/1) led home a one-two for Joseph O’Brien in the Ascot Stakes following a sustained battle with stablemate Defiantly over the final two furlongs. Having saddled the second, third and fourth in the staying contest 12 months ago, O’Brien fielded a seven-strong team, with one of the biggest-priced […]

Bow Echo crowned king of three-year-old milers after epic St James’s Palace Stakes

Bow Echo crowned king of three-year-old milers after epic St James’s Palace Stakes The rematch between Betfred 2000 Guineas one-two Bow Echo and Gstaad lived up to its billing in the G1 St James’s Palace Stakes, with George Boughey’s stable star emerging victorious after a final-furlong showdown. The unbeaten Bow Echo (5/6F), who had almost […]

Mission Central leaves it late in King Charles III Stakes

Mission Central leaves it late in King Charles III Stakes Mission Central (14/1) denied French raider Rayevka and Australian challenger Overpass in a thrilling finish to the G1 King Charles III Stakes. Trained by Aidan O’Brien, Mission Central lined up in the five-furlong contest after two wins over the distance in Ireland this season and […]

Great Barrier Reef continues O’Brien domination of Coventry Stakes

Great Barrier Reef continues O’Brien domination of Coventry Stakes Great Barrier Reef (6/1) maintained his unbeaten record with a tenacious victory in the G2 Coventry Stakes, handing trainer Aidan O’Brien a 12th win in the six-furlong highlight for two-year-olds. The No Nay Never colt had been partnered by Ryan Moore in both previous wins, but […]

Ten Bob Tony springs surprise in Queen Anne Stakes

Ten Bob Tony springs surprise in Queen Anne Stakes Ten Bob Tony became the longest-priced winner of the G1 Queen Anne Stakes since Garrick in 1950 as he caused a 50/1 shock in the Royal Ascot curtain raiser. Although unconsidered in the betting having done much of his racing over shorter, Ed Walker’s runner arrived […]

Going news on day one of Royal Ascot

Going news on day one of Royal Ascot The going for day one of Royal Ascot, Tuesday 16th June, is: Good to Firm, Good in places. GoingStick at 8.30am: Stands’ side: 8.6 Centre: 8.6 Far side: 8.3 Round: 7.6 Stalls: Straight Course: centre Round Course: inside Rail movements: The rail on the Round Course will […]