On the June 15 episode of BloodHorse Monday: Hall of Fame trainer Steve Asmussen discusses Dubai World Cup (G1) winner Magnitude as he prepares for the June 27 Stephen Foster Stakes (G1) at Churchill Downs.
For many people who follow Royal Ascot as much for the presence of the King and Queen as for the elite racing, the week will reach a climax should any one of five royal runners end up in the winner's enclosure.
Larry Connolly's visit to Tattersalls in 2024 put in motion the wheels that would lead to West Paces Racing running horses at Royal Ascot but also establishing a stable in the UK.
Jonathan Portman is hoping he can hit the bulls-eye with his only dart at this week's Royal Ascot, with the veteran trainer out to break his group 1 duck when 6-year-old gelding Rumstar (GB) tackles the King Charles III Stakes (G1).
Trainer Charlie Appleby had to wait until the final day of the meeting last year to end his Royal Ascot dry spell, but he holds the aces in this year's meet opener, the Queen Anne Stakes (G1), as he bids to get straight on the scoreboard in 2026.
Ahead of the 2026 Royal Ascot meeting, a new report compiled by the University of Reading and New Horizon Economics has highlighted the significant economic impact of Ascot Racecourse both nationally and internationally.
Eight-year-old veteran Gold Phoenix proved age is just a number, romping to a 5-length victory in the San Juan Capistrano Stakes (G3T) at Santa Anita Park June 14.