Tag: 'King’s Stand Stakes'

Punt Drunk: Aussie Tom gives King Charles first Ascot winner

Royal Ascot has been as engrossing as ever, headlined by Tom Marquand lifting Desert Hero to victory for King Charles in the King George V...

Coolangatta and Cannonball ‘bloused’ at Ascot in King’s Stand Stakes

Despite the anticipation leading up to the King’s Stand Stakes at the Royal Ascot, the Australian contenders Coolangatta and Cannonball fell disappointingly short of expectations....

International stars set for battle in Group 1 King’s Stand Stakes

Royal Ascot gets off to a sizzling start with fierce competition for the three prestigious Group 1 contests that launch the eagerly anticipated meeting.
Royal Ascot tips

Royal Ascot Day 1 betting tips & odds – Tuesday, June 20

How will the Australian hopes fare on Day 1 of Royal Ascot 2023? HorseBetting's Nathan Keven shares his best bets for Tuesday, June 20.
2022 King's Stand Stakes

Nature Strip out to defend Everest title after conquering Ascot

What a mammoth task Nature Strip’s competitors will face in The Everest if he can maintain his winning mentality. They were the thoughts of Chris...
Nature Strips wins at Royal Ascot

Would Nature Strip have beaten Black Caviar?

After watching Nature Strip obliterate some of the world's best sprinters in the King's Stand Stakes overnight, Wayne Heming can't help but wonder how the...
2022 King's Stand Stakes

Nature Strip stuns the world with dominant Royal Ascot win

Australian sprinter Nature Strip has wowed the world with a 'scintillating' victory in the King's Stand Stakes (1000m) at Royal Ascot on Day 1 of...
Nature Strip Royal Ascot

Nature Strip ready to take on the world at Royal Ascot

While the 2022 King's Stand Stakes at Royal Ascot might look to be a match race between Golden Pal and Australia's Nature Strip, Chris Waller...
James McDonald

Kiwi superstar McDonald not resting on his laurels

With a fourth straight Sydney metropolitan century and seemingly a sixth Sydney jockeys’ premiership in the bag, Kiwi jockey James McDonald could be forgiven for...
Tony Millard

Millard hopeful of Melbourne Cup tilt with Panfield

Confident of Panfield’s ability to overcome the testing two miles of the 2021 Group 1 Melbourne Cup (3200m), trainer Tony Millard is remaining upbeat about...
Ragged Rascal

Perry reflects on Royal Ascot pilgrimage

Paul Perry, who became part of Australian racing folklore when Choisir won at Royal Ascot, is chasing a far more modest prize at Randwick.
Battaash

Battaash stars on day one at Royal Ascot

Battaash and Circus Maximus were the headline winners on day one of Royal Ascot, taking out the King's Stand Stakes and Queen Anne Stakes Group...
Battaash

Battaash has a ratings edge in the King’s Stand but faces flying filly Glass Slippers

Battaash has at times electrified the European sprinting scene during the past three seasons and he appears to have a major chance of capturing Tuesday’s...

Ten rivals for Battaash in Group 1 King’s Stand

Battaash will be trying to make it third-time lucky when he lines up in the King's Stand Stakes at Royal Ascot.
Battaash

Battaash Points To Royal Ascot

Charlie Hills-trained Battaash, the highest-rated horse among the hundreds worldwide carrying the Shadwell blue and white of HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum, is...
Nature Strip

Nature Strip flies in barrier trial

Nature Strip has tuned up for the Lightning Stakes with a barrier trial win at Warwick Farm.
Tony McEvoy

Sunlight back under saddle after surgery

Royal Ascot remains a target for sprinter Sunlight who has started trotting again after having surgery to remove a chip to a splint bone.
Enzo’s Lad

Pitman back from the trip of a lifetime

Despite fighting the after-effects of a 30-hour travel schedule during his return to New Zealand from the United Kingdom, leading South Island trainer Michael Pitman...

Blue Point retired to stud

Champion Godolphin sprinter Blue Point will not race again and will join Sheikh Mohammed's stallion roster.

Houtzen could have more English starts

Connections will consider an extended English campaign for Australian sprinter Houtzen after the mare was unplaced in the King's Stand Stakes at Royal Ascot.

Poor start curtails Houtzen’s Ascot hopes

Queensland mare Houtzen's has finished eighth in the King's Stand Stakes at Royal Ascot.

Barrier 11 for Houtzen in King’s Stand

Australian representative Houtzen has drawn barrier 11 of 12 in the King's Stand Stakes at Royal Ascot.

Houtzen continues Royal Ascot build-up

Smart sprinter Houtzen has revved up preparations for her Group One English assignment with a strong work-out ahead of the King's Stand Stakes.
Enzo’s Lad

Pitman living the dream in Newmarket

A decision by the owners of Enzo’s Lad has enabled Michael Pitman to experience a lifelong dream in England. As the Canterbury trainer says, he...
Cut Me Loose will now race in the US

Ex New Zealander Cut Me Loose joins US stables of Wesley Ward

A New Zealand Group performer has joined the stable of a history-making American trainer. Cut Me Loose is now under the care of Wesley Ward,...