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: “It was a similar story to yesterday, Good to Firm ground, and the times indicated that too. We will be watering tonight with 5mm on everything. “Tomorrow is set to be warmer, with temperatures set […]

King Of Cloughan flashes home to land Windsor Castle Stakes

King Of Cloughan flashes home to land Windsor Castle Stakes King Of Cloughan caused something of an upset as he shed his maiden tag in the Listed Windsor Castle Stakes, providing trainer Joseph O’Brien with a third winner of the week. In a finish fought out by those towards the stands’ side, 33/1 chance King […]

Alobayyah leads home first, third and fourth for Haggas in Kensington Palace Stakes

Alobayyah leads home first, third and fourth for Haggas in Kensington Palace Stakes Alobayyah justified 11/4 favouritism in a Kensington Palace Stakes dominated by trainer William Haggas, who also saddled the third Seren Star (40/1) and fourth Rhapsody (12/1). Lining up against 23 opponents, the Ghaiyyath filly finished powerfully for Tom Marquand towards the stands’ […]

Rogue Diplomat provides Owen and Davies with Royal Ascot first

Rogue Diplomat provides Owen and Davies with Royal Ascot first Rogue Diplomat (28/1) powered up the stands’ rail to claim the Royal Hunt Cup, handing dual-purpose trainer James Owen and jockey Harry Davies with their first Royal Ascot wins. One of eight horses to come near side in the 28-runner cavalry charge, Davies sent his […]

Ombudsman dazzles in Prince Of Wales’s Stakes showdown

Ombudsman dazzles in Prince Of Wales’s Stakes showdown Ombudsman (11/10F) became only the fourth horse to win back-to-back editions of the G1 Prince Of Wales’s Stakes after producing a stunning display in the 10-furlong showpiece. Held up off the gallop set by tearaway leaders Mississippi River and Devil’s Advocate, William Buick waited until the home […]

Blue Bolt shows quality in Duke Of Cambridge Stakes

Blue Bolt shows quality in Duke Of Cambridge Stakes Andrew Balding is eyeing G1 targets for Blue Bolt (5/2F) after the Juddmonte filly put away a competitive field in the G2 Duke Of Cambridge Stakes. Colin Keane was able to secure a midfield position from a wide draw, which meant the daughter of Blue Point […]

Limestone pips Del Maro in Queen’s Vase

Limestone pips Del Maro in Queen’s Vase Progressive stayer Limestone (10/3) continued a strong spell for trainer Joseph O’Brien as he scored by the narrowest of margins in the G2 Queen’s Vase. Limestone was pushed along early in the straight by Dylan Browne McMonagle, but his stamina kicked in and he finished strongly to deny […]

Victorious scorches to Queen Mary Stakes glory

Victorious scorches to Queen Mary Stakes glory Victorious (10/3F) might only have sight in one eye but that did not stop the daughter of Wootton Bassett as she displayed great acceleration to win the G2 Queen Mary Stakes. Settled in rear of the smaller group that raced towards the far side, Ryan Moore allowed the […]

Going news on day two of Royal Ascot

Going news on day two of Royal Ascot The going for day two of Royal Ascot, Wednesday 17th June, is: Good to Firm. GoingStick at 8.30am: Stands’ side: 8.9 Centre: 8.7 Far side: 8.5 Round: 7.6 Stalls: Straight Course: centre Round Course: inside Rail movements: The rail on the Round Course will be positioned approximately […]