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Powys County Times
4 hours ago
- Sport
- Powys County Times
Humidity too strong for Chesham rivals
Humidity made his rivals feel the heat in the Chesham Stakes thanks to a fine front-running ride from James Doyle at Royal Ascot. Trained by Andrew Balding, he was an impressive winner in the colours of Cheveley Park Stud over six furlongs at Newbury on debut, but transferred to the ownership of Wathnan Racing ahead of stepping up to seven furlongs for this Listed event. Humidity (4-1) was quickly away and never passed by his rivals, showing great resolve when challenged late in the day to replicate his brother Holloway Boy, who won this contest on debut at the 2022 Royal meeting. Balding said: 'I am so pleased and at the beginning of the week we felt this horse was probably our strongest chance. 'He's a lovely horse who had to battle hard today, and he's done nothing wrong. I would hope he would stay further, but he's not short of speed either. This was always the plan but we will now work back from something nice in the autumn. 'He's so laid back. I'm a big fan of Ulysses – I think he's an under-rated stallion, so this is good for him and we've got a couple of other nice horses by him, but he (Humidity) is an absolute dude, very relaxed. 'I think he could be a Guineas horse. He's not short of speed and he's got a lovely long stride, so he's got a bright future.' Coral make Humidity a 14-1 shot for next year's 2000 Guineas. Thesecretadversary followed Humidity home a length adrift at 12-1, with trainer Fozzy Stack predicting a bright future for the son of St Mark's Basilica. 'He ran a great race. It's annoying we didn't get there, but he ran a great race,' said Stack. 'He's been very straightforward, he's always looked a bit above average from the minute we started doing a bit with him. 'I know he's quite colourful, but he's actually a very good model. Seamie (Heffernan, jockey) was delighted with him, he said he has the pace of a good horse, he feels he will mature in time. 'We have all the options, we can run back at a maiden, we can keep pitching in at a higher level, we will see.'
The Guardian
8 hours ago
- Sport
- The Guardian
Royal Ascot 2025: updates, previews, full results and more from day five's races
Update: Date: 2025-06-21T10:13:14.000Z Title: - Chesham Stakes (7f)', ' Content: Good morning. And after yesterday's sojourn to Ascot in my finery (of which more later) here's the run down of today's action and after ginving you the going and non-runner details I will start publishing Greg Wood's previews of all the races. 2.30pm - Chesham Stakes (7f)3.05pm - Hardwicke Stakes (1m 4f)3.40pm - Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes (6f)4.20pm - Jersey Stakes (7f)5.00pm - Wokingham Stakes (Heritage Handicap) (6f)5.35pm - Golden Gates Stakes (Handicap) (1m 2f)6.10pm - Queen Alexandra Stakes (2m 6f) Update: Date: 2025-06-21T10:07:16.000Z Title: Preamble Content: Welcome back to Ascot on the fifth bright, warm morning in a row at this year's Royal meeting, on a day when the biggest crowd of the week might just witness a moment of racing history in the afternoon's feature event, the Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes (3.40pm). Japan has become one of global racing's powerhouses over the last quarter of a century, winning major races on all continents and often bringing plenty of travelling fans along for the ride. Their record at Royal Ascot, however, and in fact, at Ascot full stop, is a tale of woe, with the occasional near-miss along the way. Agnes World, the first Japanese-trained runner at the meeting, finished second, beaten just over a length, in what was then the Group Two King's Stand Stakes, when he was giving weight to his 22 rivals (and in his next race, won the Group One July Cup, the summer sprinting championship). One of his stable companions finished 22nd in the same race, and since then, only one of 10 runners from Japan has even reached the first five (Shahryar, in the 2022 Prince Of Wales's Stakes). In Noriyuki Hori's Satono Reve, though, the country has one of its strongest contenders for years, and riding legend Joao Moreira has flown in to take the reins. The six-year-old has form that puts him within a length or two of Ka Ying Rising, the top-rated sprinter in global racing, and has been given plenty of time to get used to his new surroundings having arrived in Newmarket in early May. I think he could be the horse to finally break Japan's duck here, and the market seems to agree as he has been backed from 9-2 to 5-2 favourite this morning. Inisherin, last year's winner of the Commonwealth Cup here, is next in on 9-2, and in a truly international field, two French-trained runners, Lazzat and Topgear, are next in at 5-1 and 6-1 respectively. The Jersey Stakes (4.20pm), for three-year-olds over seven furlongs, and the Hardwicke Stakes, over a mile-and-a-half and a race that has often been a stepping stone to the King George VI & Queen Elizabeth Stakes here in July, are the main supporting races on today's card, along with the ever-popular Wokingham Handicap at 5pm. The going remains good-to-firm all over after further watering last night, and temperatures are expected to climb towards 30C as the afternoon goes on, which should ensure that the track is bursting at the seams by the time the royal procession makes its way down the track just before 2pm. The attendance has been up on every day of the meeting so far – it was an 8% jump on Friday – and there is every chance the course will complete a full house today, for the second year in a row. John & Thady Gosden are tied at five apiece in the race to be top trainer, Oisin Murphy is just two wins behind Ryan Moore after taking the last race here on Friday and you can follow all the action and slings and arrows of outrageous fortune as the 2025 Royal meeting draws to a close right here on the Guardian's live blog.
Yahoo
9 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Royal Ascot 2025 Day 5 tips and best bets as Topgear tipped to rev-up punters
ROYAL ASCOT DAY FIVE TIPS 2:30 MOMENTS OF JOY 3:05 REBEL'S ROMANCE 3:40 TOPGEAR (NAP) READ MORE: Dundee United close in on double signing as transfers agreed for midfield enforcer and Ukrainian keeper READ MORE: Royal Ascot racegoers in suits throw punches in brutal brawl Advertisement 4:20 MARVELMAN 5:00 SYMBOL OF HONOUR 5:35 BEST SECRET 6:10 DALLAS STAR GARRY'S DOUBLE: TOPGEAR (NAP) AND MARVELMAN Topgear (3:40) will be revved-up for the Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes on Day 5 of Royal Ascot. Christopher Head's charge showed potent speed when bagging a hat-trick over six furlongs at two. He held his form well over trips around a mile for the remainder of his career with Fabrice Chappett. The bay was also placed in good company over that distance on his first few starts for his new yard. He benefitted from a return to seven when cosily defeating Ten Bob Tony on a Longchamp Group 3. The six year-old hit new heights by routing Royal Scotsman in the Group 2 Challenge at Newmarket. He was even better when bolting-up from the talented Sajir on his return at Longchamp recently. The French raider looks ideally-suited to this testing six so he can power to his first Group 1 success. Advertisement Moments of Joy (2:30) looks another smart juvenile for Aidan O'Brian in the Chesham Stakes. The filly wasn't overly well-fancied among a strong Ballydoyle squad on debut at Leopardstown. However, she showed a nice mix of class and guts to brush aside Little Sure Shot by a half-length. The youngster definitely has a bright future so she can deny some promising rivals upped in class. Rebel's Romance (3:05) can turn on the charm for Charlie Appleby in the Hardwicke Stakes. The seven-year-old excelled last season with a quartet of top-level victories across the globe. He warmed-up nicely for this term by comfortably defeating The Foxes in a Grade 3 at Doha. The gelding didn't enjoy the run of the race when fourth in the Sheema Classic at Meydan. He bounced back by outbattling Epic Poet over 1m 6f in the Yorkshire Cup on the Knavesmire. The Godolphin star won't mind returning to a stiff 1m 4f so he can land a slightly weaker race. Appleby can strike again with Symbol of Honour (5:00) in the Wokingham Stakes. A general view of the Royal Procession at Royal Ascot The three-year-old wasn't disgraced in decent company over seven furlongs as a two-year-old. He benefitted from returning to six when edging-out West Acre in a valuable event at Meydan. The grey stayed upwardly mobile when decisively defeating Dark Saffron in a similar race there. He wasn't suited by a step-back up in trip when sixth to Cosmic Year in a Newmarket Listed event. The gelding hit back with a vengeance by hammering Ides Of March dropped in trip at Newbury. He then opened his Group 2 account by outpointing Arabian Dusk in the Sandy Lane at Haydock. The son of Havana Grey looks fairly-treated for his handicap debut so he can make his class tell. Advertisement Marvelman (4:20) looks super-powered for Andrew Balding in the Jersey Stakes. The colt showed promise when second to Bob Mali in a strong six-furlong Salisbury novice. He improved again when chasing home Spirit Of Farhh over an extra half-furlong at Newbury. The three-year-old relished tackling seven when routing Shameful on his return at Kempton. He was then unlucky to encounter Cosmic Year in the Listed Charles II Stakes at Newmarket. That is high-class form so the Kingsclere contender can bag another hot renewal of this Group 3. Best Secret (5:35) can be a rare Gallic handicap winner here in the Golden Gates Stakes. Stephane Wattel's bay made steady progress in three outings in maiden company last term. The three-year-old stayed 1m 2f well when giving Parachutiste on his return at Saint-Cloud. He really excelled himself by hosing-up from Good Speed in a valuable Longchamp handicap. The gelding looks group-class so he can cash-in on a nice piece of placing under James Doyle. Dallas Star (6:10) can sparkle for Andrew Murray in the Queen Alexandra Stakes. The colt was outclassed when well-beaten behind City Of Troy in last season's Derby at Epsom. King Charles III and Queen Camilla arrive in the royal carriage during day one of Royal Ascot The bay returned with an easy win at Dundalk only to lose his way again over middle distances. He was revived by a step-up to 1m 6f when chasing home the mighty Kyprios at Leopardstown. The four-year-old then plugged-on well late to take third over two miles at Down Royal recently. Team Amo's hops looked ready to tackle this marathon distance so he can shade a trappy event. Advertisement Mo of Cairo (4:10) can leave his rivals in the dust on Unite Summer Raceday at Ayr. Kevin Ryan's colt can score with a repeat of his fine debut second to Azizam at Hamilton. Classy Al (4:50) can cap a magnificent week for Jim Goldie in the John Gillespie Handicap. The four-time course winner remains well-treated after crushing Winged Messenger at Hamilton. The Uplawmoor Ace can stay on song with Woohoo (8:08) in the Eco Energy Handicap. The speedster was only denied a four-timer by the progressive Canon's House at Hamilton. That looks respectable form so the gelding can gain compensation in these calmer waters. Westerton (5:25) looks the best of Alan King's raiding party in the Johnstone Rose Bowl. The useful hurdler was a game third to Ecureuil Secret over an inadequate 1m 2f at Epsom. The five-year-old still lurks on an inviting mark so she can strike over this more suitable trip. First Instinct (5:55) can claim the trappy Land O'Burns Stakes for William Haggas. The filly ran another stormer when third to Symbol Of Honour in a Group 2 at Haydock. That was a warm event so the sprinter can resume winning ways down in trip and class. Mecca's Symphony (7.38) can call the tune for Michael Dods in the Bridgend Handicap. The three-year-old can build on her encouraging third behind Frankies Dream at Doncaster.
Irish Daily Mirror
11 hours ago
- Sport
- Irish Daily Mirror
Royal Ascot Saturday tips and full race card - list of runners on day 5
Godolphin and William Buick have both been among the winners at Royal Ascot this week, but trainer Charlie Appleby has yet to get one on the board. The Newmarket trainer will be hoping to put that right on the final day of the meeting and has two strong chances in the opening two races. Treanmor, a €2million purchase, won by four lengths on debut at Newmarket next month and looks set to go off favourite in the Chesham Stakes. Meanwhile, Rebel's Romance looks the one to beat in the Hardwicke Stakes as Appleby aims to provide Godolphin and Buick with more success at the Royal meeting. The sole Group 1 on the final day is the Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes as Inisherin aims to follow up his victory in the Commonwealth Cup last year. Kevin Ryan's horses have been running well this week and Buick takes the ride. Here's a full list of Saturday's runners and riders, as well as a tip for each race: 2.30pm: 7f Chesham Stakes (Listed Race) (Class 1) (2yo) 1 Brave Hunter Silvestre De Sousa2 Humidity James Doyle3 Tailgunner Joe (USA) Sean Levey4 Thesecretadversary (IRE) Seamie Heffernan5 Treanmor (IRE) William Buick6 Waterford Castle (IRE) Rossa Ryan7 Zooter D E Hogan8 Moments Of Joy (USA) Ryan Moore9 Venetian Lace (IRE) B Loughnane Newsboy's tip: Moments Of Joy 3.05pm: 1m4f (1m3f211y) Hardwicke Stakes (Group 2) (Class 1) (4yo+) 1 Al Aasy (IRE) Jim Crowley2 Al Riffa (FR) Dylan McMonagle3 Bellum Justum (IRE) P J McDonald4 Burdett Road S D Bowen5 Candleford (IRE) Tom Marquand6 Epic Poet (IRE) Daniel Tudhope7 Ghostwriter (IRE) David Egan8 Palladium (GER) Ryan Moore9 Rebel's Romance (IRE) William Buick10 Space Legend (IRE) James Doyle11 Sunway (FR) Oisin Murphy12 Tabletalk (IRE) Rossa Ryan Newsboy's tip: Al Aasy 3.40pm: 6f Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes (Group 1) (Class 1) (4yo+) 1 Annaf (IRE) Rossa Ryan2 Elite Status Clifford Lee3 Grand Grey (IRE) Jamie Spencer4 Iberian (IRE) B Loughnane5 Inisherin William Buick6 James's Delight (IRE) Colin Keane7 Jasour Jim Crowley8 Lazzat (FR) James Doyle9 Run To Freedom Trevor Whelan10 Sajir (IRE) Oisin Murphy11 Satono Reve (JPN) J Moreira12 Storm Boy (AUS) Ryan Moore13 Topgear (FR) Stephane Pasquier14 Flora Of Bermuda (IRE) P J McDonald15 Great Generation (IRE) Marco Ghiani16 Nighteyes (IRE) Daniel Tudhope Newsboy's tip: Inisherin 4.20pm: 7f Jersey Stakes (Group 3) (Class 1) (3yo) 1 Benevento (IRE) Rossa Ryan2 Brian (IRE) B Loughnane3 Caburn (IRE) D E Hogan4 Comanche Brave (IRE) Ryan Moore5 Dhitjari A Starke6 Marvelman (IRE) Oisin Murphy7 Noble Champion (IRE) Kieran Shoemark8 One Smack Mac (IRE) Colin Keane9 Pellitory Silvestre De Sousa10 Remmooz Callum Rodriguez11 Saracen (FR) Dylan McMonagle12 Seagulls Eleven (IRE) Harry Davies13 Spy Chief Robert Havlin14 Yah Mo Be There Jamie Spencer15 California Dreamer David Egan Newsboy's tip: Saracen 5.00pm: 6f Wokingham Stakes (Heritage Handicap) (Class 2) (3yo+ 0-110) 1 Apollo One Daniel Tudhope2 Valiant Force (USA) David Egan3 Zoum Zoum Rossa Ryan4 City House (IRE) Callum Shepherd5 Jarraaf B Loughnane6 Korker (IRE) Jack Nicholls (7)7 Purosangue Oisin Murphy8 Symbol Of Honour Non Runner9 Shartash (IRE) James Doyle10 Ten Pounds (IRE) Trevor Whelan11 Get It Seamie Heffernan12 Game Run (FR) M Grandin13 Twilight Calls Jamie Spencer14 Desert Cop Jim Crowley15 Orazio (IRE) Saffie Osborne16 Cover Up (IRE) Silvestre De Sousa17 Vadream Kieran Shoemark18 Aramram (IRE) Ryan Moore19 We Never Stop (IRE) Shane Gray20 Roman Dragon David Probert21 More Thunder (IRE) Tom Marquand22 Golden Mind (IRE) Warren Fentiman (5)23 Completely Random Callum Rodriguez24 Woodhay Wonder Sean Levey25 Noble Truth (FR) Luke Morris26 Germanic (IRE) R Sexton27 Saint Lawrence (IRE) Colin Keane28 Jumby (IRE) Charles Bishop29 Holkham Bay Brandon Wilkie (3) Newsboy's tip: Orazio 5.35pm: 1m2f (1m1f212y) Golden Gates Stakes (Handicap) (Class 2) (3yo 0-105) 1 Rock Of Cashel (IRE) Sean Levey2 Sallaal (IRE) Ray Dawson3 Tycoon David Egan4 Best Secret (FR) James Doyle5 Seraph Gabriel (IRE) Rossa Ryan6 El Burhan (IRE) Jim Crowley7 Basalt (IRE) Luke Morris8 Aurel (GER) Richard Kingscote9 Dakota Blue (FR) Ben Coen10 Quai De Bethune (FR) Oisin Murphy11 Ernst Blofeld (IRE) William Buick12 Roosevelt Ryan Moore13 Fantazy Man (IRE) Seamie Heffernan14 War Socks Silvestre De Sousa15 The King's Falcon Non Runner16 Glen To Glen (IRE) Dylan McMonagle17 Brindavan (IRE) Colin Keane Newsboy's tip: El Burhan 6.10pm: 2m5½f (2m5f143y) Queen Alexandra Stakes (GBBPlus Race) (Class 2) (4yo+) 1 Sober (FR) Ryan Moore2 King Of The Road (IRE) David Probert3 Samui Colin Keane4 Scottish Anthem K S McHugh5 Tashkhan (IRE) Callum Shepherd6 Trooper Bisdee (IRE) Luke Morris7 Youthful King Jack Dace8 Dallas Star (FR) David Egan9 Paradoxical (IRE) Warren Fentiman10 Toby Tops George Wood11 Wild Waves (IRE) Oisin Murphy Newsboy's tip: Samui
