Frankie Dettori’s triumphant win at the Gold Cup during the prestigious Royal Ascot marked a turning point in his final appearance at the event. Despite facing challenges and serving a nine-day suspension, Dettori’s well-timed victory on Courage Mon Ami showcased his talent as a jockey. King Charles and Queen Camilla also made their mark by securing their first Royal Ascot win earlier in the day.
Meanwhile, Ryan Moore had a successful start at the Royal meeting, while American trainers, particularly Wesley Ward, faced some disappointments. However, the excitement in Japan remained high as the world’s top horse prepared to return to action on Sunday.
Heading to Ascot, let’s take a brief look at some notable races. On Thursday, Dettori experienced a frustrating couple of days but made an incredible comeback in the Gold Cup, guiding Courage Mon Ami to a well-deserved victory. The win marked Dettori’s ninth Gold Cup triumph and showcased the skill of both the rider and trainers, John and Thady Gosden. Courage Mon Ami, a 4-year-old Frankel gelding, had only participated in four races and had never competed in a Group race. This unusual resume made the triumph even more remarkable.
Notably, King Charles and Queen Camilla celebrated their first win as owners in the King George V Stakes with Desert Hero, who won by a head over Valiant King. Valient Force caused an upset in the Group 2 Norfolk Stakes for 2-year-olds, defeating the highly regarded American Rascal, trained by Wesley Ward. In the Group 2 Ribblesdale Stakes for 2-year-old fillies, Warm Hart secured another victory for Coolmore, trainer Aidan O’Brien, and jockey Ryan Moore.
Moving on to Wednesday, the highly anticipated Group 1 Prince of Wales’s Stakes turned into an unexpected triumph for Mostahdaf, owned by Shadwell Stables. The race was expected to be a face-off between Luxembourg and Adayar, but Mostahdaf emerged as the victor with an impressive performance. Mostahdaf, a 5-year-old entire son of Frankel, garnered his first top-level win in the race.
Rogue Milennium showcased her talent by winning the Group 2 Duke of Cambridge Stakes for fillies and mares, edging out Random Harvest in a close battle. Jockey John Velazquez secured a victory in the Group 2 Queen Mary Stakes for 2-year-old fillies with Crimson Advocate, trained by George Weaver. Dettori also had a successful day, winning the Group 2 Queen’s Vase with Gregory.
On Tuesday, opening day saw success for the Coolmore team and jockey Ryan Moore, but Dettori faced some setbacks. However, Dettori’s mount, Inspiral, showcased potential in the Group 1 Queen Anne Stakes despite missing the break and finishing second to Triple Time. Bradsell, a long shot, emerged as the winner in the Group 1 King’s Stand, while Paddington secured a decisive victory in the Group 1 St James’s Palace Stakes.
All in all, the Royal Ascot provided a mix of emotions, triumphs, and surprises. As we look forward to the weekend, it’s promising to see races that will continue to captivate fans.
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