Royal Ascot
Day one at Royal Ascot
First for Tasleet Bradsell (2 c ex Russian Punch by Archipenko) kept the great recent record of breeze-up buys going when he struck in the Coventry Stakes (Gr 2, 6f) to become the first black-type winner for his sire Tasleet (Showcasing). Sold for 12,000gns as a yearling, he was subsequently picked up by Archie Watson... Read More
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Nature Strip blitzes rivals in King’s Stand romp
Nature Strip (Nicconi) carried the hopes and dreams of Australia on the opening day of Royal Ascot and duly delivered in emphatic fashion to dominate yesterday’s King’s Stand Stakes (Gr 1, 5f) and leave no doubt as to which horse is the world’s best sprinter. Chris Waller, a trainer to have accomplished so many top... Read More
Royal Ascot wrap – day five
19 for Australia The well-backed Point Lonsdale (2 c ex Sweepstake by Acclamation) remained unbeaten when landing the Chesham Stakes (Listed, 7f) yesterday, providing Australia (Galileo) with his 19th individual stakes winner. Sent off the 10-11 favourite under Ryan Moore, Point Lonsdale followed up a five and a half-length debut win at the Curragh on... Read More
Third time lucky for Dream Of Dreams as seven-year-old lands Diamond Jubilee
Dream Ahead gelding sees off Glen Shiel in thrilling battle on final day of Royal Ascot It proved to be third time lucky for Dream Of Dreams (7 g Dream Ahead – Vasilia by Dansili) in the Diamond Jubilee Stakes (Gr 1, 6f) at Royal Ascot yesterday as the seven-year-old took out the meeting’s final... Read More
Diamond Jubilee bridesmaid Dream Of Dreams bids to go one better in final day feature
The Diamond Jubilee Stakes (Gr 1, 6f) has garnered plenty of Australian interest down the years since Paul Perry’s Choisir (Danehill Dancer) bowled over the Europeans on their own turf back in 2003, most notably the victory of the great Black Caviar (Bel Esprit) in 2012, and while Covid-19 has ensured there is no southern... Read More
Commonwealth Cup thriller goes to Campanelle on revision
Campanelle (Kodiac) and Dragon Symbol (Cable Bay) served up a duel to savour through a gripping final two furlongs of the Commonwealth Cup (Gr 1, 6f) at Royal Ascot yesterday, and the drama continued for a further 20 minutes after the pair had flashed, hooves splashing, past the famous winning post. Dragon Symbol held a... Read More