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2025-06-21 Ascot 15:40
Ascot

Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes (Group 1)

Going: Good To Firm

Distance: 6f

Prize: £567,100

Runners: 16

Surface: Turf

Age: 4yo+

Class: Class 1

Type: Flat

NO.

HORSE

FORM

AGE

ODDS

9 (1)

Run To Freedom p (GB) H D

J:Trevor Whelan T:Henry Candy

Form: 05/0-4

Age: 7

WT: 9st 5lbs

OR: 108

Additional info

Owner: Godfrey Wilson

Breeder: Mrs C R D Wilson

Last run: 66 days

Pedigree

Sire: Muhaarar (GB)

Dam: Twilight Mistress (GB)

Damsire: Bin Ajwaad (IRE)

Trainer last 14 days

Runs: 5 Wins: 0 Percent: 0

Comment: Second in Group 1 Champions Sprint over C&D in 2022 and also runner-up in 2023 Group 1 July Cup; raced just once last year and returned from absence with close fourth in Group 3 Abernant in April; could build on that latest performance but this 7yo needs to prove he retains all his old ability.

13 (7)

Topgear (FR) H D

J:Stephane Pasquier T:Christopher Head

Form: 3211-1

Age: 6

WT: 9st 5lbs

OR: 116

Additional info

Owner: Hisaaki Saito

Breeder: Snig Elevage

Last run: 27 days

Pedigree

Sire: Wootton Bassett (GB)

Dam: Miss Lech (USA)

Damsire: Giant's Causeway (USA)

Trainer last 14 days

Runs: 8 Wins: 2 Percent: 25

Comment: Hugely impressive when winning the Group 2 Challenge Stakes at Newmarket (7f, good to soft) last October and reappeared with Group 3 win at Longchamp (7f, good to soft) last month, beating the Abernant winner Sajir; unraced on officially fast ground and drops back in trip today, but he's shown enough speed the last twice to suggest he could be just as good over 6f; respected.

1 (12)

Annaf p1 (IRE) H CD

J:Rossa Ryan T:Michael Appleby

Form: 2-3633

Age: 6

WT: 9st 5lbs

OR: 107

Additional info

Owner: Fosnic Racing

Breeder: Shadwell Estate Company Limited

Last run: 28 days

Pedigree

Sire: Muhaarar (GB)

Dam: Shimah (USA)

Damsire: Storm Cat (USA)

Trainer last 14 days

Runs: 28 Wins: 3 Percent: 11

Comment: Beaten last eight starts but step back in right direction with close third in Listed race at Salisbury (6f, good to firm) last time; his record here catches the eye, with a third in the 2023 King's Stand (now the King Charles III) and a Group 3 win over this C&D that October, and he has a good record in big fields; could have a much better chance than his forecast big odds suggest; cheekpieces go on.

11 (16)

Satono Reve (JPN) H D

J:Joao Moreira T:Noriyuki Hori

Form: 173-12

Age: 6

WT: 9st 5lbs

OR: 118

Additional info

Owner: Hajime Satomi

Breeder: Shirai Stud Farm

Last run: 55 days

Pedigree

Sire: Lord Kanaloa (JPN)

Dam: Ciliege (JPN)

Damsire: Sakura Bakushin O (JPN)

Trainer last 14 days

Runs: 6 Wins: 0 Percent: 0

Comment: Grade 1 winner in native Japan (6f, good to firm) in March then second in 6f Group 1 at Sha Tin; no match for the winner but that was Ka Ying Rising, the best sprinter in the world; has finished strongly when racing round a bend in those races, which suggests this straight course will suit, and star jockey Joao Moreira has winning experience at Ascot; leading claims.

2 (9)

Elite Status (GB) C D

J:Clifford Lee T:K R Burke

Form: 1180-4

Age: 4

WT: 9st 5lbs

OR: 111

Additional info

Owner: Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum

Breeder: Whitsbury Manor Stud

Last run: 38 days

Pedigree

Sire: Havana Grey (GB)

Dam: Dotted Swiss (IRE)

Damsire: Swiss Spirit (GB)

Trainer last 14 days

Runs: 49 Wins: 6 Percent: 12

Comment: Underwhelming on final two runs last term and only fourth to Inisherin in the Duke Of York on his return; however, he shaped as though he may have needed that latest outing and looked a possible future Group 1 winner when landing a hot running of the Group 3 Hackwood Stakes at Newbury (6f, good to firm) last July; might not be far away if tapping back into that promise.

7 (6)

Jasour ht1 (GB) C CD

J:Jim Crowley T:Clive Cox

Form: 600-60

Age: 4

WT: 9st 5lbs

OR: 107

Additional info

Owner: Al Mohamediya Racing

Breeder: Wardley Bloodstock

Last run: 4 days

Pedigree

Sire: Havana Grey (GB)

Dam: Twilight Thyme (GB)

Damsire: Bahamian Bounty (GB)

Trainer last 14 days

Runs: 25 Wins: 2 Percent: 8

Comment: C&D Group 3 winner last May before creditable third to Inisherin in the Group 1 Commonwealth Cup (good to firm); made late headway into tenth of 20 in a first-time hood (retained) in the King Charles III here (5f, good to firm) on Tuesday and should appreciate the return to 6f, but didn't show enough last time to have compelling claims today; a tongue-tie goes on.

6 (5)

James's Delight (IRE) G D

J:Colin Keane T:Clive Cox

Form: 28-551

Age: 4

WT: 9st 5lbs

OR: 109

Additional info

Owner: Paul & Clare Rooney

Breeder: Newtown Stud

Last run: 28 days

Pedigree

Sire: Invincible Army (IRE)

Dam: Heavens Peak (GB)

Damsire: Pivotal (GB)

Trainer last 14 days

Runs: 25 Wins: 2 Percent: 8

Comment: Highly progressive during last year's 3yo campaign and he returned to form with a short-head win in the Group 2 Greenlands Stakes at the Curragh (6f, good) last month; however, further improvement is needed if he's to follow up and the forecast fast ground may be against him.

16 (14)

Nighteyes (IRE) F D

J:Daniel Tudhope T:David O'Meara

Form: 310-83

Age: 4

WT: 9st 2lbs

OR: 102

Additional info

Owner: Akela Thoroughbreds Limited

Breeder: Owenstown Bloodstock Ltd

Last run: 29 days

Pedigree

Sire: Night Of Thunder (IRE)

Dam: Penny Pepper (IRE)

Damsire: Fast Company (IRE)

Trainer last 14 days

Runs: 65 Wins: 6 Percent: 9

Comment: Listed winner at Naas (6f, yielding) last July and kept on well for close Listed third at Haydock (6f, good to firm) last month, despite being slowly away; there can be optimism that she's capable of better still but a good chunk of improvement is required if she's to play a part this afternoon.

14 (4)

Flora Of Bermuda (IRE) F D

J:P J McDonald T:Andrew Balding

Form: 1453-2

Age: 4

WT: 9st 2lbs

OR: 112

Additional info

Owner: Wathnan Racing

Breeder: Francisco Bernal

Last run: 38 days

Pedigree

Sire: Dark Angel (IRE)

Dam: Dubai Power (GB)

Damsire: Cadeaux Genereux (GB)

Trainer last 14 days

Runs: 75 Wins: 16 Percent: 21

Comment: Got better and better last season, which culminated in a close third over C&D (soft) in the Group 1 Champions Sprint; reappeared with close second to Inisherin in the Group 2 Duke Of York (6f, good to firm) and this progressive 4yo could still have more to offer; she's one to consider.

4 (2)

Iberian t (IRE) C D

J:Billy Loughnane T:Charles Hills

Form: 001-28

Age: 4

WT: 9st 5lbs

OR: 107

Additional info

Owner: Teme Valley & Ballylinch Stud

Breeder: Ballylinch Stud

Last run: 28 days

Pedigree

Sire: Lope De Vega (IRE)

Dam: Bella Estrella (IRE)

Damsire: High Chaparral (IRE)

Trainer last 14 days

Runs: 29 Wins: 3 Percent: 10

Comment: 2yo Group 2 winner who would probably have won the Listed Cammidge Trophy at Doncaster (6f, good to soft) on reappearance but for swerving left inside the final furlong; lost his race at the start at the Curragh subsequently and he's unraced on fast ground, so arrives with a couple of queries, but this lightly raced 4yo is unexposed over 6f and might not be a forlorn hope.

10 (3)

Sajir (IRE) C D

J:Oisin Murphy T:A Fabre

Form: 45-112

Age: 4

WT: 9st 5lbs

OR: 111

Additional info

Owner: Prince A A Faisal

Breeder: Nawara Stud Limited

Last run: 27 days

Pedigree

Sire: Make Believe (GB)

Dam: Simple Magic (IRE)

Damsire: Invincible Spirit (IRE)

Trainer last 14 days

Runs: 33 Wins: 6 Percent: 18

Comment: Lightly raced, French-trained 4yo who has been better than ever this year, winning the Group 3 Abernant at Newmarket (6f, good) before solid second to Topgear in Group 3 at Longchamp (7f, good to soft); however, needs to raise his game further if he's to make his mark in this competitive Group 1.

15 (10)

Great Generation (IRE) F D

J:Marco Ghiani T:Marco Botti

Form: 4017-1

Age: 4

WT: 9st 2lbs

OR: 110

Additional info

Owner: Cayton Park Stud Limited

Breeder: A Dutch Girl Partnership

Last run: 42 days

Pedigree

Sire: Holy Roman Emperor (IRE)

Dam: Adutchgirl (GER)

Damsire: Dutch Art (GB)

Trainer last 14 days

Runs: 15 Wins: 1 Percent: 7

Comment: 5-10 including three Group 3 wins, the latest on reappearance at Lingfield (7f, good to firm) last month when taking the Chartwell Fillies' Stakes for the second consecutive season; also highly effective at 6f; further improvement can't be ruled out but it's certainly needed today.

5 (13)

Inisherin w2 (GB) C CD

J:William Buick T:Kevin Ryan

Form: 1150-1

Age: 4

WT: 9st 5lbs

OR: 116

Additional info

Owner: Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum

Breeder: Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum

Last run: 38 days

Pedigree

Sire: Shamardal (USA)

Dam: Ajman Princess (IRE)

Damsire: Teofilo (IRE)

Trainer last 14 days

Runs: 30 Wins: 2 Percent: 7

Comment: Dominant win in the Group 1 Commonwealth Cup over C&D (good to firm) 12 months ago; two lesser runs followed in Group 1s against older horses but he got back on track with a reappearance win in the Group 2 Duke Of York (6f, good to firm), narrowly beating Flora Of Bermuda; firmly in calculations.

3 (8)

Grand Grey (IRE) C D

J:Jamie Spencer T:Kevin Ryan

Form: 340-27

Age: 4

WT: 9st 5lbs

OR: 107

Additional info

Owner: Mrs R Hillen And Partners

Breeder: Declan Phelan

Last run: 28 days

Pedigree

Sire: Havana Grey (GB)

Dam: Musical Mirage (USA)

Damsire: Royal Anthem (USA)

Trainer last 14 days

Runs: 30 Wins: 2 Percent: 7

Comment: Ex-French 4yo who produced a career best when close second to Sajir on stable debut in Group 3 Abernant at Newmarket (6f, good) in April, despite the steady early pace being against him; blew his chance at the start at the Curragh last month and comes with risk attached, but Jamie Spencer excels on hold-up horses on the straight course here and he's not ruled out each-way.

12 (15)

Storm Boy (AUS) C BF D

J:Ryan Moore T:A P O'Brien

Form: 1348-9

Age: 3

WT: 9st 5lbs

OR: 113

Additional info

Owner: Storm Boy Partnership

Breeder: Katom

Last run: 28 days

Pedigree

Sire: Justify (USA)

Dam: Pelican (NZ)

Damsire: Fastnet Rock (AUS)

Trainer last 14 days

Runs: 45 Wins: 11 Percent: 24

Comment: Australian 6f Group 2 winner who made the frame in Group 1s there; disappointing favourite on stable debut at the Curragh last month but the ex-Australian Starspangledbanner won this for the yard in 2010 following a substandard first northern hemisphere run; could bounce back with a very bold show.

8 (11)

Lazzat (FR) G D

J:James Doyle T:J Reynier

Form: 129-41

Age: 4

WT: 9st 5lbs

OR: 118

Additional info

Owner: Wathnan Racing Wll

Breeder: Sumbe

Last run: 50 days

Pedigree

Sire: Territories (IRE)

Dam: Lastochka (GB)

Damsire: Australia (GB)

Trainer last 14 days

Runs: 14 Wins: 1 Percent: 7

Comment: Made it 6-6 with 3l win in the Group 1 Prix Maurice de Gheest at Deauville (6.5f, good to soft) last August before fine second in Australia (7.5f, good); returned to form with easy Listed win at Chantilly (6f, good to soft) last month on second start of the season; now tests his 6f credentials against much tougher opposition but has the potential to be a sprinting superstar.