Event: Commonwealth Cup

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Social distancing in the parade ring before the first race. Photo: INPHO/Caroline Norris

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Aidan O’Brien's More Beautiful wins first race in Ireland since March

Winning trainer of the second race, Jessica Harrington, is not permitted on track as the coronavirus protocols employed by Horse Racing Ireland preclude over 70s attending meetings.

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Darling shines brightest on racing’s return

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Guineas to take centre stage in planned bumper return for racing

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Expect another Magical moment from Aidan O'Brien

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Sovereigns proves his worth

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Ballydoyle arsenal looks primed to conquer Royal Ascot again

Too Darn Hot can prove too darn good

Darren Norris It’s not often the Tattersalls Irish 2,000 proves superior to the English equivalent but the unexpected presence of Newmarket absentee Too Darn Hot in today’s line-up has elevated today’s Curragh feature to cracker status.

Sat, 25 May, 2019

Too Darn Hot Guineas call to be made early next week

John Gosden has revealed a decision on Too Darn Hot’s participation in the Qipco 2000 Guineas could be made early next week.

Wed, 17 Apr, 2019

Alpha Centauri gives Jessica Harrington first Royal Ascot winner in terrific style

National Hunt stalwart Jessica Harrington lapped up her first Royal Ascot winner when Alpha Centauri romped home in the Coronation Stakes in record time.

Sat, 23 Jun, 2018

Ascot preview: Ideal conditions for Sioux Nation

On good-to-firm ground Sioux Nation’s form reads 2111 and the Aidan O’Brien-trained Scat Daddy colt can enhance that record by landing the Group 1 Commonwealth Cup, set to be run on his ideal conditions, on the penultimate day of Royal Ascot 2018.

Fri, 22 Jun, 2018

Keep on eye on this fab four

You can see it happening in front of you, brick by brick, as Aidan O’Brien gradually puts his Royal Ascot team in place.

Sat, 26 May, 2018

Aidan O'Brien had a good day at Royal Ascot today

Drawing a blank on the first day of Royal Ascot is just a distant memory for trainer Aidan O'Brien after Caravaggio and Winter provided him with a magnificent Group One double today.

Fri, 23 Jun, 2017

Churchill and Winter the perfect pair for a double

ROYAL ASCOT will never capture the imagination in the same way as Cheltenham, but it is a good second and from next Tuesday through Saturday, the greatest flat meeting in the world will be the focus of much of our attention, writes Pat Keane.

Sat, 17 Jun, 2017

Michael Dods tempted to try Mecca’s Angel at six furlongs

Trainer Michael Dods could be tempted to allow Mecca’s Angel bid for top honours over six furlongs before she retires to the paddocks.

Thu, 04 Aug, 2016

Michael Stoute within touching distance of Henry Cecil’s record

Michael Stoute moved within one winner of the late great Henry Cecil’s Royal Ascot record as Frankie Dettori shone aboard Across The Stars in the King Edward VII Stakes.

Sat, 18 Jun, 2016

Psychedelic Funk can strike for astute Ger Lyons in Coventry

This may surprise you but the opening day of Royal Ascot rivals the opening day of the Cheltenham Festival in terms of a quality.

Tue, 14 Jun, 2016

Ground an issue for Aidan O’Brien stars

Aidan O’Brien is one of a number of trainers left to ponder the effects of what looks set to be a soft-ground Royal Ascot.

Mon, 13 Jun, 2016

Belardo at Newbury delights for Roger Varian

Godolphin’s obsession with the Al Shaqab Lockinge Stakes yielded handsome dividends as Belardo seized the day at Newbury on Saturday.

Mon, 16 May, 2016

Here's what Aidan O'Brien thinks of this year's Ballydoyle brigade

Aidan O’Brien shares his thoughts on some of his stable stars...

Tue, 10 May, 2016

Aidan O’Brien to take different approach with Air Force Blue for the Curragh

“Everything is gentle, and quiet, and we try to instil confidence in the horses,” says Aidan O’Brien, in the serenity of a barn which belies the presence of first lot - some forty-plus horses being warmed up prior to heading to the gallops for some light work.

Tue, 10 May, 2016

Kachy’s stamina to be tested in Free Handicap

Tom Dascombe expects to find out which route to take with Kachy after he returns to action in the CSP European Free Handicap at Newmarket today.

Wed, 13 Apr, 2016

American Pharoah named world’s best for 2015 while Aidan O’Brien team claims host of honours

Triple Crown hero American Pharoah has been named the 2015 Longines World’s Best Racehorse at a ceremony in London.

Wed, 20 Jan, 2016

Odeliz stuns Deauville rivals

Karl Burke’s Odeliz sprung a huge surprise when making every yard of the running to win the Darley Prix Jean Romanet in Deauville yesterday.

Mon, 24 Aug, 2015

Sprint king Muhaarar strikes again in Gheest

Muhaarar created history at Deauville by emulating the brilliant Dayjur and making the Prix Maurice de Gheest a third Group One sprint victory.

Mon, 10 Aug, 2015

Big Orange tees up Melbourne trip

Big Orange teed himself up for a crack at the Melbourne Cup as he continued his improvement with a gutsy win in a three-way finish to a thrilling Qatar Goodwood Cup yesterday.

Fri, 31 Jul, 2015

Home Of The Brave completes a memorable weekend for Hugo Palmer

A great weekend got even better for trainer Hugo Palmer, when his Home Of The Brave ran out a most impressive winner of the Group 3 Friarstown Stud Minstrel Stakes, to supplement Covert Love’s success in the Darley Irish Oaks just 24 hours earlier.

Mon, 20 Jul, 2015

Hills fears ‘bounce’ factor

Charlie Hills has voiced concerns over whether Muhaarar can reproduce his stunning Royal Ascot display in today’s Darley July Cup at Newmarket.

Sat, 11 Jul, 2015

Mahsoob out to book King George ticket

Mahsoob could earn himself a crack at the King George VI And Queen Elizabeth Stakes at Ascot if he can keep his unbeaten record intact at Newmarket today.

Thu, 09 Jul, 2015

Barry Geraghty targets weekend return

Barry Geraghty remains hopeful of making his debut as retained jockey to leading owner JP McManus this weekend – despite being admitted to hospital with a kidney stone on Tuesday.

Thu, 02 Jul, 2015

Clondaw Warrior has plenty to offer in Ascot Stakes

I’ve been to the Melbourne Cup, Breeders’ Cup, Hong Kong International Races and Dubai Carnival — all fantastic festivals in their own right — but none of them top Royal Ascot.

Tue, 16 Jun, 2015

Ten horses to follow at Royal Ascot

SOLOW (Queen Anne Stakes, Tuesday)

Mon, 15 Jun, 2015

Godolphin snap up Pleascach

Godolphin have snapped up Irish 1,000 Guineas winner Pleascach and she will carry their colours when she runs in the Ribblesdale Stakes at Royal Ascot next week.

Fri, 12 Jun, 2015

Ainippe set to step up to Group company

Ger Lyons will look for a Group Two opportunity for Ainippe after she came out on top in a thrilling finish to the TRM Ballyogan Stakes at the Curragh yesterday.

Mon, 08 Jun, 2015

Take a chance on Hans in a non-vintage renewal

There we were all ready to put up Dermot Weld’s Zawraq as the most likely winner of this afternoon’s Investec Derby at Epsom and the horse goes and suffers a setback.

Sat, 06 Jun, 2015

Anthem tunes up for Royal Ascot in style

The weather may have made it feel more like January than June for Royal Ascot trials day at Naas yesterday, but there were plenty of clues on offer for those who braved the wind and rain, not least in the shape of Anthem Alexander.

Tue, 02 Jun, 2015