Bandari wins Hardwicke Stakes

Bandari, trained by Mark Johnston and ridden by Willie Supple, won the Hardwicke Stakes at Royal Ascot at York this afternoon.

Bandari, wearing Hamdan Al Maktoum's second colours, sprang a surprise. The 10-1 shot, ridden by Willie Supple, was giving trainer Johnston his fourth success in this race and his second victory at the meeting.

Bandari gamely held Maraahel, the owner’s first string, after a ding-dong battle throughout the final furlong.