King and Queen recall ‘thrill' of Royal Ascot winner as they arrive at meet
Writing in the official programme, the King and Queen said: 'Having experienced the thrill of victory at Royal Ascot ourselves in 2023, we can only wish all those competing this week the very best of luck and that everyone watching has a most enjoyable five days.'
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Telegraph
14 minutes ago
- Telegraph
Royal Ascot day two: Tips and racecards for tomorrow's racing
After a suitably exciting opening day of Royal Ascot, it is time to draw breath and ready yourself for the second instalment. Day two of the meeting is all about the Prince Of Wales's Stakes (4.20), which pitches some of the best middle-distance horses in the world against one another around Ascot's round course Below, our experts give their selections for every race on the card as well their best bet (Nap) on Wednesday. Check back here once racing kicks-off for results. Royal Ascot day two tips 2.30pm: Queen Mary Stakes (Group Two) Charlie Brooks – Society Kiss broke track record on debut at Ascot. Classy recruit from breeze-up sales. Marcus Armytage – Spicy Marg was impressive on her Newmarket debut despite being the outsider of the field. Still going the right way at home. Marlborough – Trainer Michael Bell was bullish about Spicy Marg before her debut and it was an impressive win in a fast time. 3.05pm: Queen's Vase (Group Two) Charlie Brooks – Asmarani has shaped well over a shorter trip and has plenty of stamina on both sides of his pedigree. Marcus Armytage – From a shrewd Irish outfit who would not be bringing him for the benefit of his health, Carmers won both his starts and we definitely haven't seen the best of him yet. Marlborough – Shackleton was crying out for this sort of stamina test last year. Satisfactory return in May and Aidan O'Brien is stacked in this division. 3.40pm: Duke of Cambridge Stakes (Group Two) Charlie Brooks – Cinderella's Dream was really impressive when she quickened from the back of the field at Newmarket last start. (NAP) Marcus Armytage – It is hard to see a 3lb penalty stopping Cinderella's Dream in her current form. Marlborough – One Look was a filly destined for the top as a two year old and has returned this season threatening to fulfil her potential. 4.20pm: Prince of Wales's Stakes (Group One) Charlie Brooks – Anmaat can turn the tables with Los Angeles on a different track which might suit better. Marcus Armytage – See The Fire put in an extraordinary performance in at York winning by 12 lengths and unless that was a complete fluke she is over-priced here. Marlborough – Los Angeles is a quality colt who likes quick ground and has a great attitude in a finish. There are doubts about some of the others in that regard. 5pm: Royal Hunt Cup (Heritage Handicap) Charlie Brooks – Epictetus ran nicely for new trainer on only run this season. Marcus Armytage – Ancient Rome has been contesting Group races recently and will appreciate the return to a handicap off a reducing mark. A big price for a horse of his ability. Marlborough – Ancient Rome looks well handicapped having been dropped from 110 to 102 since finishing a close second in an Ascot Group Two last Summer. (NAP) 5.35pm: Kensington Palace Stakes Charlie Brooks – Rainbows Edge is a course-and-distance winner and officially top rated. Marcus Armytage – Rainbows Edge is the day's Royal representative. She's lightly raced, still improving and unbeaten over a mile. Marlborough – Unassuming sneaks into the bottom of the weights here having won last week and she will like the fast pace to aim at. 6.10pm: Windsor Castle Stakes (Listed) Charlie Brooks – Azizam should outrun his odds after a sparkling debut at Hamilton. Havanna Grey is a good sire for this race. Marcus Armytage – Tough Critic overcame all sorts of difficulties to win at Keeneland first time out, US horses are often undone by soft ground here but that, at least, won't happen today. Marlborough – This stiff five furlong test looks tailor-made for Shaman Champion who travelled supremely well when winning on debut. Royal Ascot results Tuesday, June 17 2.30pm: Queen Anne Stakes Docklands 14/1 Rosallion 5/2F Cairo 100/1 Notable Speech 4/1 3.05pm: Coventry Stakes Gstaad 7/2F Do Or Do Not 80/1 Coppull 66/1 Andab 5/1 3.40pm: King Charles III Stakes American Affair 11/1 Frost at Dawn 28/1 Regional 9/1 Starlust 9/1 4.20pm: St James's Palace Stakes Field of Gold 8/11F Henri Matisse 4/1 Ruling Court 4/1 5pm: Ascot Stakes Ascending 20/1 Nurburing 16/1 Comfort Zone 33/1 Leinster 25/1 Divine Comedy 28/1 5.35pm: Wolferton Stakes Haatem 8/1 Galen 13/2 King's Gambit 4/1F Enfjaar 5/1 6.10pm: Copper Horse Stakes French Master 5/2F Caballo De Mar 13/2 Samui 20/1 Barnso 14/1 Aeronautic 7/1 Royal Ascot racecards (Group/class, distance, age, prize money) Wednesday, June 18 2.30pm: Queen Mary Stakes (Group Two, 5f, two-year-old fillies, £150,000) 3.05pm: Queen's Vase (Group Two, 1m6f, three-year-olds, £265,000) 3.40pm: Duke of Cambridge Stakes (Group Two, round 1m, four-year-old and older fillies and mares, £225,000) 4.20pm: Prince of Wales's Stakes (Group One, 1m2f, four-year-olds and older, £1,000,000) 5pm: Royal Hunt Cup (Heritage Handicap Class Two, straight 1m, three-year-olds and older, £175,000) 5.35pm: Kensington Palace Stakes (Handicap Class Two, straight 1m, four-year-olds and older fillies and mares, £110,000) 6.10pm: Windsor Castle Stakes (Listed, 5f, two-year-olds, £110,000) Thursday, June 19 2.30pm: Norfolk Stakes (Group One, 5f, two-year-olds, £150,000) 3.05pm: King George V Stakes (Handicap Class Two, 1m4f, three-year-olds, £110,000) 3.40pm: Ribblesdale Stakes (Group Two, 1m4f, three-year-old fillies, £250,000) 4.20pm: Ascot Gold Cup (Group One, 2m4f, four-year-olds and older, £650,000) 5pm: Britannia Stakes (Heritage Handicap Class Two, straight 1m, three-year-old colts and geldings, £120,000) 5.35pm: Hampton Court Stakes (Group Three, 1m2f, three-year-olds, £150,000) 6.10pm: Buckingham Palace Stakes (Handicap Class Two, 7f, three-year-olds and older, £110,000) Friday, June 20 2.30pm: Albany Stakes (Group Three, 6f, two-year-old fillies, £125,000) 3.05pm: Commonwealth Cup (Group One, 6f, three-year-old colts and fillies, £650,000) 3.40pm: Duke of Edinburgh Stakes (Handicap Class Two, 1m4f, three-year-olds and older, £110,000) 4.20pm: Coronation Stakes (Group One, round 1m, three-year-old fillies, £650,000) 5pm: Sandringham Stakes (Handicap Class Two, straight 1m, three-year-old fillies, £110,000) 5.35pm: King Edward VII Stakes (Group Two, 1m4f, three-year-old colts and geldings, £250,000) 6.10pm: Palace of Holyroodhouse (Handicap Class Two, 5f, three-year-olds, £110,000) Saturday, June 21 2.30pm: Chesham Stakes (Listed, 7f, two-year-olds, £110,000) 3.05pm: Hardwicke Stakes (Group Two, 1m4f, four-year-olds and older, £250,000) 3.40pm: Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes (Group One, 6f, four-year-olds and older, £1,000,000) 4.20pm: Jersey Stakes (Group Three, 7f, three-year-olds, £150,000) 5pm: Wokingham Stakes (Heritage Handicap Class Two, 6f, three-year-olds and older, £175,000) 5.35pm: Golden Gates Stakes (Handicap Class Two, 1m2f, three-year-olds, £110,000) 6.10pm: Queen Alexandra Stakes (Conditions Class Two, 2m6f, four-year-olds and older £110,000)
Yahoo
15 minutes ago
- Yahoo
King and Queen welcome Peter Phillips' girlfriend to Royal Ascot
The King and Queen enjoyed a day at the races as they welcomed the girlfriend of the Princess Royal's son to the royal fold. Charles and Camilla hosted guests in the royal box on the first day of Royal Ascot including the King's nephew Peter Phillips and his partner, NHS nurse Harriet Sperling. She made an appearance for the first time in the carriage procession the royal family make onto the famous Berkshire racecourse to signal the start of the day. The royal procession is celebrating its 200th anniversary, a tradition begun during the reign of George IV in 1825 when the monarch was accompanied by the Duke of Wellington. The King and Queen rode in the first carriage with Prince Faisal, a member of the Saudi royal family, and Lady Sarah Keswick, one of the Queen's official companions. Behind them travelled the Princess Royal with Camilla's sister Annabel Elliot and the Duke and Duchess of Wellington and they were followed by a coach carrying Anne's son Peter Phillips and his girlfriend. Other royals spotted among the crowds included Princess Beatrice and her mother Sarah, Duchess of York and Zara and Mike Tindall. The head of state and his wife have continued Queen Elizabeth II's close association with the Berkshire race meet but they had no luck with the sport of Kings when their horse Reaching High was well beaten in the Ascot Stakes. The late Queen was a passionate owner and breeder of thoroughbreds and had more than 20 Royal Ascot winners during her 70-year reign. Charles and Camilla have taken on her stable of horses and enjoyed their first Royal Ascot winner in 2023 when their horse Desert Hero triumphed in the King George V states.
Daily Mirror
18 minutes ago
- Daily Mirror
Zara Tindall's Royal Ascot aviator sunglasses are still available to buy
This summer chunky aviator sunglasses reign supreme as the must-have accessory, and Zara Tindall has nailed the trend with her go-to pair at this year's Royal Ascot The first day of Royal Ascot kicked off today and saw plenty of famous faces and royal family members descending on the racecourse for the world-famous event. Amongst the royal racegoers was Zara Tindall, who rarely misses the chance to attend an equestrian event. For the occasion Zara opted for a figure-flattering blue midi dress which she completed with pale pink accessories, however the part of her outfit that most caught our eye was her sunglasses, which were perfect for nailing this summer's trending aviator silhouette. Chunky aviators have become this year's must-have style of sunnies, and Zara's Ledbury Aviator-Style Sunglasses from Finlay & Co are the perfect example of how to execute the trend whilst still looking sophisticated and timeless. Despite their chunky design, the Finlay & Co shades manage to look elegant, rather than edgy, thanks to their semi-transluscent frames. This stops them from looking too heavy or obtrusive on your face, with the soft beige colour ensuring they still look expensive and luxurious. Whilst most trend-led sunglasses actually offer very little protection for your eyes, the lenses in Zara's Ledbury Aviator-Style Sunglasses are equipped with Carl Zeiss lenses for 100% protection from UVA/UVB rays, and have a graduated design which stops the glare from getting in your eyes. Each pair is also handmade in Italy from sustainable biodegradable Mazzucchelli acetate, which makes their £150 price tag all the more reasonable. We did spot some other similar styles to Zara's chic sunglasses, including this limited edition pair of Le Specs Fortune Teller Aviator-Frame Sunglasses for £65. They have a slightly more square-shaped aviator design, with green-tinted lenses that also offer 100% UV protection. Meanwhile this pair of Ray-Ban sunglasses (£139) have a more traditional rounded aviator design, and come in five colours. Meanwhile bargain hunters can pick up H&M's £12.99 Aviator Sunglasses in four different colourways, although it's worth noting that their lenses are 'UV protective' tinted plastic, and may not offer the same protection as the 100% coverage other pairs do. However if you want to get your hands on Zara's exact pair, you can still snap up the Finlay & Co Ledbury Aviator-Style Sunglasses for £150 from Harvey Nichols. You can also pick them up directly from the Finlay & Co website where they're priced at £160 and give you the option of adding prescription or polarised lenses.
