Royal Ascot welcomes King and Queen for second day of racing
Royal Ascot is back and the Gold Cup will bring eyes as racing continues on day three.
The day is headlined by the 16:20 Gold Cup with the Oisin Murphy-ridden Coltrane the early favourite. There will also be plenty of eyes on Al Asifah who will go off as a heavy favourite in their third race in under a month at the 3:40 Ribblesdale Stakes.
Fans will no doubt be clamouring a second victory of the week for legendary Italian jockey, Frankie Dettori. The 52-year-old, relishing his Royal Ascot swansong clinched victory in the Queen’s Vase riding Gregory on Wednesday, while Jim Crowley triumphed in the Prince of Wales’ Stakes on Mostahdaf.
On the first day, Paddington triumphed in the Prince of Wales’s Stakes, making it a memorable opening day for trainer Aidan O’Brien, securing a record 83rd victory at the meet. The Irish 2,000 Guineas winner under Ryan Moore beat out Frankie Dettori and Chaldean.
Follow all of our coverage from the Royal Ascot 2023 below:
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FRANKIE DETTORI WINS THE GOLD CUP
Frankie Dettori speaking to ITV Racing: “Unbelievable! I thought it was a bridge too far. But we had the perfect race.
“I thought Coltrane was going to come back at the end. In fairness, Courage Mon Ami is still a baby but when Coltrane came back, he picked up again.”
Ben Fleming22 June 2023 16:34
FRANKIE DETTORI WINS THE GOLD CUP
Here are the final results from the Gold Cup:
1) Courage Mon Ami – 15/2
Ben Fleming22 June 2023 16:31
FRANKIE DETTORI WINS THE GOLD CUP
Courage Mon Ami was unbeaten in its three-race career but it’s fair to say this was a huge step up in quality and competition so early in its journey. But what a performance from the young horse who has surpassed all expectations to give Frankie a famous victory and the perfect sign-off for the legendary Italian jockey.
Ben Fleming22 June 2023 16:30
FRANKIE DETTORI WINS THE GOLD CUP
Frankie Dettori takes the victory in his final Ascot – what a story!
Subjectivist led for almost the entire race but as they made the turn the pack turned up the pace and closed him down. Long Eagle made his move before Coltrane pushed up in front but it was Frankie Dettori and Courage Mon Ami who had the final burst down the straight to push past the pre-race favourite and secure a famous victory in front of a jubilant Ascot crowd.
Ben Fleming22 June 2023 16:27
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Coltrane begins to try and move through the field, as is Eldar Eldarov but Subjectivist still up in front.
Ben Fleming22 June 2023 16:24
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Still a comfortable lead for Subjectivist by about four lengths. Lone Eagle has drifted back to the pack with Emily Dickinson still in third.
Ben Fleming22 June 2023 16:24
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Subjectivist continues to press from the front with Yabir bringing up the rear. Frankie Dettori, riding Courage Mon Ami, is three from the back.
Ben Fleming22 June 2023 16:23
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Lone eagle hunts down Subjectivist who has a sixth-length lead from Emily Dickinson in third.
Ben Fleming22 June 2023 16:22
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Eldar Eldarov with a poor start with Subjectivist leading from the front by around a length.
Ben Fleming22 June 2023 16:22
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And we are off – two and a half miles for one of these horses to etch their name in the Gold Cup history books!
Ben Fleming22 June 2023 16:21