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Royal Ascot is one of the major highlights of the racing calendar, as well as being a huge social occasion graced by members of the Royal family, celebrities and fashionistas and your Daily Record will be providing unmissable coverage throughout the week with 12 page pullouts every day of the festival from Tuesday until Saturday, plus great reader offers every day.
This year the event celebrates the 200th anniversary of the Royal procession, a tradition begun by King George IV in 1825 which has continued to present day with the royal party and guests arriving by carriage up the racecourse from Windsor Castle. Over the course of five unmissable days, Ascot will host seven races each day comprising at least one Group 1 highlight for total prize-money of £10 million. The two richest races are the Prince of Wales's Stakes on Wednesday and the Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes on Saturday, both worth £1m.
The Gold Cup, worth £600,000 is Royal Ascot 's oldest surviving race and the highlight of Thursday, celebrated as Ladies' Day, which often attracts the largest attendance of the week. The increasingly international fixture will again attract runners from Australia, the United States, Japan as well as from across Europe. Asfoora, the Australian sprinter who captured the King Charles III Stakes a year ago, has returned to defend her crown.
Elsewhere Aidan O'Brien, fresh from winning his 11th Derby, is expected to dominate a meeting at which he has been the leading trainer 13 times, and in each of the last three years. Likewise his jockey Ryan Moore will seek his fourth leading rider title in a row to add to his total of 11 successes.
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The Guardian
17 minutes ago
- The Guardian
Royal Ascot ready to roll with MPs worried future of racing is ‘on the line'
Hundreds of staff were putting the finishing touches to Ascot racecourse on Monday ahead of the five-day Royal meeting. The champagne is on ice, a variety of crustaceans have been plucked from the seabed and transported to Berkshire and the famous grey horses that lead the royal procession are ready to be harnessed. The most valuable, historic and glamorous show on turf is good to go. So it was a little jarring, to say the least, to spend an hour on Monday lunchtime in the company of assorted heavy-hitters from the racing industry and a pair of racing-friendly MPs from either side of the House, hearing warnings of a 'triple whammy of challenges' that, according to a report from the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for Racing and Bloodstock which was published on Monday, 'present no less than an existential threat to the sport.' John Gosden, who will saddle the hot favourite Field Of Gold in Tuesday's St James's Palace Stakes, the feature event on Royal Ascot's opening day, was among them. There were almost certainly things he would rather have been doing on the eve of the biggest meeting of the year, but he was keen to voice his support for the findings of the report, entitled 'Securing Racing's Future: The Threat to British Horseracing'. 'We are liable to be actually brought down by this,' Gosden said. 'Here, we have a gene pool of the thoroughbred that is by far superior to anything else in the world, and yet, we are going to blow it down the river. [And] what makes me beyond angry is that it's never grasped how important we are internationally.' The report was co-produced by Dan Carden, the Labour MP for Liverpool Walton, and Nick Timothy, a Conservative whose West Suffolk constituency includes Newmarket, the joint-chairs of the APPG, but claims cross-party support for its concerns from both Liberal Democrat and Reform MPs. In addition to a Treasury proposal to equalise the rate of duty payable on betting on sport with what is currently a higher rate for casino-style gaming products – which could reduce racing's attractiveness as a betting medium for both operators and punters – the MPs' report highlights the issue of 'financial risk' checks on gamblers and an ongoing impasse over reform to the Levy system, which returns money to racing from off-course gambling, as the other components of its 'triple whammy'. 'The government needs to carefully consider the unintended consequences of its decision in all of these areas,' the report warns. 'It is no exaggeration to say that the future of Britain's biggest sport is on the line.' It was a sobering way to start Ascot week, but the report will form the basis of the British Horseracing Authority's response to the Treasury's proposals in a consultation process which is due to end on 21 July. And the serene self-confidence of the Royal meeting, with everything in its allotted place and, for the most part, just as it was two centuries ago will offer at least some reassurance as worries about what the future might bring are parked for the next five days for a celebration of the best of British racing. The Breeders' Cup in America has more Grade One races. Arc weekend at Longchamp has the richest event of the season and half a dozen Group Ones on a single afternoon. But neither can boast the variety or depth of quality that comes as standard at Royal Ascot, where the daily feature events at 4.20pm are joined by historic handicaps like the Wokingham and Royal Hunt Cup, where fields of up to 30 horses charge down the straight mile. Cheltenham's festival in March is often seen as a more competitive meeting overall, but the average SP of the winners has been higher at Ascot in recent seasons. It is a meeting that sets its stall out from the start, with a Group One at the top of the opening day card and two more in quick succession, and does not, by any reasonable assessment, have a single afternoon that ranks as either superior or inferior to the rest. Contrary to popular belief, in fact, Ladies' Day on Thursday – when the Gold Cup, first run in 1807, is the feature event – has never been marketed as such by the track itself. And while other tracks struggle to shift tickets for their main events, Ascot is trying to find space to accommodate nearly 400 visiting executives from tracks around the world, eager to find out for themselves how Britain's top racecourse seemingly goes from strength to strength. Without the grass-roots industry to support it, of course, the top of the pyramid would soon topple. So this week's Royal meeting, with the King and Queen in attendance for most or all of the days and horses drawn from around the world to compete, is a timely reminder that there are still some things that Britain does quite well and also, perhaps, that you do not know what you've got 'til it's gone. It adds an extra dimension to the St James's Palace Stakes when the three major Guineas winners from Newmarket, the Curragh and Longchamp are in the field and Epsom's loss is very much Royal Ascot's gain following the late scratching of Ruling Court, the 2,000 Guineas winner, from the Derby 10 days ago. Ruling Court was half a length in front of Field Of Gold at Newmarket but John & Thady Gosden's colt was finishing best of all after allowing Ruling Court to get first run, and subsequently trounced his field in the Irish equivalent at the Curragh. The market for Tuesday's feature race on day one at Royal Ascot very much takes the view that Field Of Gold was unlucky at Newmarket, and he is odds-on to reverse the form with Ruling Court. Aidan O'Brien's Henri Matisse (4.20), meanwhile, is third-favourite among the principals, despite having won the French 2,000 Guineas – around a right-handed bend on good-to-firm ground – with something to spare. O'Brien has two stable companions in the field to ensure a strong pace, the race should set up ideally for Ryan Moore's mount as a result and a price of around 7-2 looks more than fair for Henri Matisse to give his trainer a record-extending 10th win in the race. Royal Ascot 2.30 The first four home in the Lockinge Stakes renew rivalry in the traditional opener to the meeting and Notable Speech, fourth at Newbury but less than three lengths behind the winner, could find the most improvement back on a fast surface. Royal Ascot 3.05 Twelve of the 21 declared runners for the Coventry Stakes arrive here unbeaten, and American Gulf, who was well-backed before a decisive debut win at Windsor, could spring a minor surprise at around 10-1. Royal Ascot 3.40 Last year's winner Asfoora arrives without a prep run this time around and is blinkered for the first time but she has won off a break in the past and is an obvious pick on last year's form. Royal Ascot 5.00 All the focus is on Willie Mullins's Reaching High in the royal colours, but his stable companion Poniros, the 100-1 Triumph Hurdle winner in March, is potentially very well handicapped returning to the Flat and the booking of William Buick suggests he is far from just a second-string. Stratford-On-Avon 2.05 Market House 2.40 Duel Au Soleil 3.13 Alshadian 3.50 Carigeen Kampala 4.30 A Dublin Job 5.10 Fillyfudge Thirsk 2.15 Royal Fixation 2.50 Ghaiyya 3.23 Blue Anthem 4.00 Captain Vallo 4.40 Blue Rc 5.20 Golden Rainbow 5.50 Jojo Rabbit Royal Ascot 2.30 Notable Speech (nb) 3.05 American Gulf 3.40 Asfoora 4.20 Henri Matisse 5.00 Poniros 5.35 Ecureuil Secret (nap) 6.10 Charlus Southwell 5.25 Frostmagic 5.55 Keldeo 6.30 Your Love 7.00 Irish Dancer 7.30 Panelli 8.00 Time Allowed 8.30 Petra Celera 9.00 Loch Leven Beverley 6.15 Command The Stars 6.45 Forest Caper 7.15 Dumfries 7.45 Freddy Robinson 8.15 Little Ted 8.45 Triple Force Royal Ascot 5.35 This is a significant step up for Ecureuil Secret after a convincing handicap success at Epsom's Derby meeting but he already looks like a much-improved performer after being gelded over the winter. Royal Ascot 6.10 Willie Mullins is going for a hat-trick in this 14-furlong handicap and while the lightly raced Charlus was beaten out of sight on his latest start in the Triumph Hurdle, he showed distinct promise in four starts on the Flat for Jean-Claude Rouget in France.
Telegraph
an hour ago
- Telegraph
ITV racing tips: Royal Ascot Day 1 – Tuesday, June 17
It doesn't get any better than Royal Ascot when it comes to top-quality Flat racing and the meeting opens with a tremendous card on Tuesday, which is being televised live on ITV1 (1.30-6pm) and ITV4 (5.50-6.30pm), plus Sky Sports Racing. NAP: Field Of Gold (4.20, Ascot) @ 6/4 with William Hill ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Next best: Endless Victory (6.10, Ascot) @ 8/11 with William Hill ⭐⭐⭐ Others: Lead Artist (2.30, Ascot) @ 11/2 with William Hill ⭐⭐⭐ Gstaad (3.05, Ascot) @ 9/2 with William Hill ⭐⭐ Regional (3.40, Ascot) @ 7/1 with William Hill ⭐⭐⭐ Reaching High (5.00, Ascot) @ 4/1 with William Hill ⭐⭐⭐ Align The Stars (5.00, Ascot) @ 40/1 with William Hill ⭐⭐ Ambiente Friendly (5.35, Ascot) @ 16/1 with William Hill ⭐⭐ Odds provided by William Hill and correct at the time of writing. Stars denote strength of selection (maximum five). If you already have a William Hill account and are looking for a new bookmaker to use for this week's racing, check out more free bets from the best betting sites, reviewed by our experts. 2.30 Ascot – Queen Anne Stakes (Group 1, 1m) Ascot's straight track is best suited to horses who travel strongly and stay the trip thoroughly, and the John and Thady Gosden-trained LEAD ARTIST ticks both of those boxes. The selection is still progressing and comes into this race off the back of a Group 1 success over this trip in the Lockinge at Newbury, where he kept on well and had three of today's rivals behind him. 3.05 Ascot – Coventry Stakes (Group 2, 6f) GSTAAD looked good when winning at Navan on his debut and is the chosen mount of Ryan Moore from the two runners Aidan O'Brien sends to post. The selection cost 450,000gns as a foal and is a half-brother to Vandeek, who won two Group 1s over this trip as a two-year-old. Selection: Gstaad @ 9/2 with William Hill Go to site > Check out the best Royal Ascot free bets and betting offers 3.40 Ascot – King Charles III Stakes (Group 1, 5f) REGIONAL did well to finish second behind Asfoora (who doesn't look like being the same force now) in this race last year, considering he had a tricky track position throughout, and he shaped well after a long absence when third in Dubai in March. On that occasion the seven-year-old was just behind the winner, Believing, and he can be expected to build on that. He finished ahead of the same rival in this race 12 months ago. 4.20 Ascot – St James's Palace Stakes (Group 1, 1m) FIELD OF GOLD was beaten into second by Ruling Court in the 2,000 Guineas at Newmarket in May, but the winner got a head start on him in a steadily run race. The John and Thady Gosden runner was then super impressive in taking the Irish 2,000 Guineas, being caught a bit wider than ideal yet still way too good for some smart rivals. This is a top-class colt and he can reverse the Newmarket form and prove himself to be the leading three-year-old miler in Europe. 5.00 Ascot – Ascot Stakes (Heritage Handicap, 2m 4f) There's a straightforward case for REACHING HIGH. He was useful and progressive for Sir Michael Stoute and looks like taking his form to a new level for Willie Mullins. The Royal-owned Reaching High was a close second in a 1m 4f Leopardstown handicap on his debut for Mullins and now goes up fully a mile in trip, which should suit him as his dam, Estimate, won the Ascot Gold Cup over this trip. Ryan Moore takes over in the saddle for the first time. In the same race, a chance is taken on ALIGN THE STARS, whose connections hoped he might make a Group 1 horse at one point. Charlie Johnston's runner lost his way after landing three handicaps in a row last year, but he's up in trip, with cheekpieces added, and this thorough stamina test has long looked to be what he wants. 5.35 Ascot – Wolferton Stakes (Listed, 1m 2f) Last year's Derby runner-up AMBIENTE FRIENDLY is quirky – he has often been too headstrong – but this test will suit him. The quick ground, turning track and drop in trip will all help, and he's down from Group company for the first time since hammering this week's Ascot Gold Cup favourite Illinois in last year's Lingfield Derby Trial. 6.10 Ascot – Copper Horse Stakes (Class 2, 1m 6f) ENDLESS VICTORY can be headstrong, so he'll need to relax now he steps up in trip. But he has potential as a stayer, being a brother to the same connections' 2018 Melbourne Cup hero Cross Counter. Ron Wood 2025 horse racing P/L (up to and including Thursday June 12) Star ratings explained ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ - confident selection ⭐⭐⭐⭐ - strong fancy ⭐⭐⭐ - fair claims ⭐⭐ - tentative choice ⭐ - minimum confidence If you want to find more odds and offers, take a look at our list of the best betting sites and free bets Check out our list of the best casino bonuses in the UK
NBC News
an hour ago
- NBC News
U.S. men's team hopes 5-0 win propels them forward after losing streak
SAN JOSE, Calif. — The U.S. hopes a blowout win over the world's 100th-ranked team can start to lessen the pessimism created by the Americans' longest losing streak since 2007. Malik Tillman scored twice and Diego Luna had a pair of assists in a 5-0 rout of Trinidad and Tobago on Sunday in the Americans' CONCACAF Gold Cup opener. "Really important I think to cut a little bit this — I don't say negativity, but, yes ... but it's really important now to start the competition with a good feeling," U.S. coach Mauricio Pochettino said. Victory in the Group D opener ended a four-game losing streak and came after days of controversy over Christian Pulisic's desire to rest during the Gold Cup and Pochettino not including the star in a pair of pre-tournament friendlies the attacker offered to play in. Tillman scored in the 16th and 41st minutes for his first two international goals, both following giveaways by Alvin Jones, and Patrick Agyemang scored his fourth international goal in the 44th when Luna's shot deflected off a foot. "It was in our hands to show a reaction and I think we've done it today," Tillman said. "We played a good game and it was nice to bounce back, have a good start to the tournament." Brenden Aaronson added his ninth goal in the 82nd and Haji Wright his fifth just 1 minute, 13 seconds later for the 16th-ranked Americans, who drew just 12,610 to PayPal Park. "Malik is a talented player. It's obvious that everyone can see," Pochettino said. "October, November, when we met for the first time I think it was difficult to create this relationship that the player need(s) and the coach need(s) to trust and to trust each other. ... I think now after a few weeks together I really start to understand him and he starts to understand us. And he's very special, a very special talent and a very special kid." Luna, a 21-year-old who impressed Pochettino during his debut in January when he insisted he stay on the field with a broken nose, was playing not far from where he grew up and said he had gotten tickets for about 30 family and friends. "Just an honor, right, to be able to dream about this day," he said. "(To) start off a tournament like this back in my home city is awesome." Luna ran onto Jones' back pass, dribbled down the left flank and crossed to Tillman for the second goal, then shot from just inside the penalty area for the goal that glanced off Tillman for a 3-0 lead. "His performance was really good. He showed his character," Pochettino said. The Americans have won their group in 16 of 17 Gold Cups, along with a second-place finish behind Panama in 2011, and improved their group stage record to 41 wins, one loss and five draws. They play invited guest Saudi Arabia on Thursday at Austin, Texas, then close group play on June 22 against Haiti at Arlington, Texas. Matt Freese was in goal in place of Matt Turner, who had started 14 consecutive competitive matches for the U.S. and 23 of 24 dating to the 2022 World Cup. The lone exception was a Gold Cup group stage game against St. Kitts and Nevis in 2023.
