Tag: Ascot
Jersey Stakes: Aidan O’Brien strikes with outsider Age Of Kings for Wayne Lordan at Royal Ascot
Age Of Kings bounced back from his run in the Irish 2,000 Guineas to win the Jersey Stakes for Aidan O’Brien at Royal Ascot. Down the field behind stablemate Paddington at the Curragh, he was the second string in this Group Three with Ryan Moore preferring the claims of The Antarctic, who never got involved.…
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Today on Sky Sports Racing: Frankie Dettori set for Royal Ascot farewell on Jubilee Day
Frankie Dettori takes in his final day at Royal Ascot with a big ride on Kinross in the Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes, live on Sky Sports Racing. 3:40 Royal Ascot – Highfield Princess and Artorius set for Jubilee clash Tea Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes (3:40) provides King’s Stand second Highfield Princess with a…
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Albany Stakes: Frankie Dettori lands 80th Royal Ascot victory with Porta Fortuna for Donnacha O’Brien
Porta Fortuna registered an impressive success in the Albany Stakes to provide Frankie Dettori with his 80th Royal Ascot win. Having ridden Gregory and Courage Mon Ami to success, the retiring Italian notched up his third victory of the week when guiding the Donnacha O’Brien-trained youngster to a one-length triumph. A winner of a Group…
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Today on Sky Sports Racing: Lingfield, Windsor and Wolverhampton host quality Monday cards on eve of Royal Ascot
There is a packed day of action for Sky Sports Racing viewers to enjoy on the eve of Royal Ascot, with top-class meetings at Lingfield, Windsor and Wolverhampton on Monday. 3.30 Lingfield – Former Derby fourth Masekela on retrieval mission Despite finishing an impressive fourth in last year’s Derby, Andrew Balding’s Masekela has been unable…
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Royal Ascot: 1000 Guineas heroines Mawj and Tahiyra set for Coronation Stakes rematch
Mawj and Tahiyra remain in the running for a Royal Ascot rematch after featuring in the nine fillies to stand their ground for the Coronation Stakes on Friday. Saeed bin Suroor’s Mawj was a popular winner of the 1000 Guineas at Newmarket, providing a welcome return to the big stage for her trainer, who has…
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Royal Ascot: Six of the best runners to win for Ballydoyle handler Aidan O’Brien as he hunts down all-time record!
With Aidan O’Brien now one away from Sir Michael Stoute’s Royal Ascot record of 82 winners, we take a look at some of the Ballydoyle handler’s best winners. Giant’s Causeway – St James’s Palace Stakes (2000) On the back of two gallant second-placed efforts in both the English and Irish 2000 Guineas, Giant’s Causeway would…
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Hollie Doyle blog: Italian Oaks glory for Sky Sports Racing ambassador and Royal Ascot rides!
Sky Sports Racing ambassador Hollie Doyle is back in Italy after Classic glory last weekend and looks ahead to her Day One rides at Royal Ascot. PACE PRESSURE A WORRY FOR OUTBOX Hambleton Racing’s big-earning globetrotter OUTBOX faces some strong opposition in the Listed Sky Bet Race To The Ebor Grand Cup Stakes (3.05) at…
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Royal Ascot Trials Day tips: Jamie Lynch’s five to follow including Trueshan and Lusail!
Sky Sports Racing’s senior analyst Jamie Lynch is back with five runners to note ahead of Wednesday’s Royal Ascot Trials Day, all live on Sky Sports Racing. Yaanaas 1.30 – Howden Manny Mercer Apprentice Handicap It’s only two or three times a year that you will see a horse in a handicap like Yaanaas, who…
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