INTERNATIONAL Tuesday 16th - Saturday 20th June 2020 - R ACES - Ascot Racecourse
←
→
Page content transcription
If your browser does not render page correctly, please read the page content below
Tuesday 16th - Saturday 20th June 2020
IN TER NATIONA L
R ACES
1
Shang Shang Shang wins the 2018 Norfolk Stakes for the USA.
CONTENTS
Welcome to Ascot 2 Testing 15 The Prince of Wales’s Stakes 31
Course Layout 4 Equipment 17 The Gold Cup 32
Travel Allowances 5 Shipping and Quarantine 18 The Commonwealth Cup 35
International & Domestic Alliances 7 VAT (Tax/Duty) 19 The Coronation Stakes 36
Longholes Rehabilitation 10 Stabling and Training Facilities 20 The Diamond Jubilee Stakes 39
and Pre-Training Centre Owners’ Experience 23 he King George VI
T 40
Nomination Procedures 12 The Queen Anne Stakes 24 & Queen Elizabeth QIPCO Stakes
USA Nominations 13 The King’s Stand Stakes 27 oyal Ascot Pattern
R 42
Medication & Doping Control / 14 and Listed Races 2020
The St James’s Palace Stakes 28
Vaccination Requirements Contacts 54
W ELC OM E TO AS COT
International competition is hugely important to us and last year’s Royal Meeting
was another cosmopolitan occasion with runners from nine nations represented.
W
e appreciate the weight of Group One Japanese winners - Cheval Grand the world, and our colleagues at Great British
international competition for the and Deirdre - and the latter went on to make Racing International, are here to make your
world’s best horses and so are history at Glorious Goodwood by winning the trip a memorable one and we look forward to
delighted to be staging two races worth £1 Nassau Stakes. welcoming you.
million at Royal Ascot for the first time in 2020;
The Prince of Wales’s Stakes (10f) and Diamond Over £8 million will be on offer over the five
Jubilee Stakes (6f), both of which have a rich days of Royal Ascot, a record sum.
record of international participation.
Once again all our Group One races are part of
The Diamond Jubilee Stakes has been won the QIPCO British Champions Series and we
by Australia, the USA and Hong Kong since stage five Breeders’ Cup Win & You’re In races
promoted to Group One. at Ascot over the summer.
2019 saw a memorable Flat season at Ascot Details for all Royal Ascot Pattern & Listed
with the undoubted highlight being Enable’s Races, and the King George, can be found in
second victory in the King George VI & Queen this brochure along with information on travel
Elizabeth QIPCO Stakes. John Gosden’s allowances, shipping, and options for stabling
stable star just got the better of Prince of at our preferred base in Newmarket.
Wales’s Stakes winner, Crystal Ocean, in the Nick Smith
July highlight. Both the King George and The Ascot team, our associates at the Director of Racing & Public Affairs
Prince of Wales’s Stakes saw participation from International Racing Bureau, our agents around
2
“I’ve been coming to Royal Ascot
for several years now, with Wesley
and others, and have even been
lucky enough to enjoy a few wins
- but to be a small part of the
team to strike in a Royal Ascot
Group One with Undrafted has
to be the highlight of my time in
racing. There’s only one place you
will find my crew in the middle of
June each year as it’s a thrill just
to be a part of it all.”
Gatewood Bell,
Bloodstock Agent,
USA.
3
COU R SE L AYOU T
Ascot’s round track is just under one and The course then rises to the right-handed
three-quarter miles in length. The round home turn to join the Straight Mile course.
course descends from the mile-and-a-half The run-in of about three furlongs (600m)
(2400m) start into Swinley Bottom, the lowest rises slightly to the Winning Post.
part of the track. It then turns right-handed
and joins the “Old Mile” course, which starts at A detailed topography map is available
a separate chute 1600m from the finish. upon request.
4
T RAV E L ALLOWAN C E S
Enquiries are welcome concerning potential Ascot offers connections of each travelling However, assistance in organising and
contributions towards the cost of transport horse (subject to meeting the criteria above) booking all of the above is available
for 115+ rated horses travelling to the UK from an agreed “all in” travel allowance towards the through the International Racing Bureau,
outside Europe to compete specifically in cost of the venture. This sum will depend on under their contract with Ascot. Ascot
Group One races at Ascot. Travel incentives provides top class raceday hospitality
the races being targeted, the horse’s rating
will not apply for horses that have been and badges for a reasonable number of
and its profile. It is thereafter the responsibility connections accompanying any horse
trained outside Europe but are being
transferred to be campaigned in Europe in the of the horse’s connections to settle directly when the horse is racing.
name of a European trainer. The racecourse all charges incurred, including the horse
reserves the right to decide what does and shipping, personal flights, stabling, access to For more information regarding the
Owners’ experience at Royal Ascot,
what does not qualify for an allowance. training facilities and general expenditure.
please see page 23.
The great Black Caviar
narrowly defeats French
champion Moonlight
Cloud in the 2012
Diamond Jubilee Stakes
5
Lady Aurelia wins the 2017 King’s Stand Stakes, becoming the first dual Royal Ascot winner for the USA. 6
I NT E R N ATIONAL &
DO ME STIC ALL IANCES
QIPCO BRITISH CHAMPIONS SERIES BREEDERS’ CUP
The QIPCO British Champions Four Royal Ascot races are designated
Series is designed to throw the Breeders’ Cup Win & You’re In Challenge
spotlight on Britain’s best Flat races. This year’s Breeders’ Cup will take
races and will climax on Saturday place on 6th & 7th November at Keeneland
17th October 2020 with the most Racecourse in Lexington, Kentucky.
valuable fixture in the British
racing calendar, QIPCO British
Champions Day at Ascot. ROYAL ASCOT BREEDERS’ CUP
The Series features 35 Flat races staged at The Queen Anne Stakes The Breeders’ Cup Mile
ten of the UK’s leading racecourses: Ascot,
Doncaster, Epsom Downs, Goodwood, The Prince of Wales’s Stakes The Breeders’ Cup Turf
Haydock Park, Newbury, Newmarket’s July
Course, Newmarket’s Rowley Mile, Sandown The Norfolk Stakes The Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint
Park and York.
The Diamond Jubilee Stakes The Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint
It encompasses the top races at British
racing’s key festivals, including The QIPCO The King George VI & Queen Elizabeth QIPCO Stakes is a
Guineas Festival at Newmarket, The Investec longstanding qualifier for the Breeders’ Cup Turf.
Derby Festival at Epsom, Royal Ascot,
The Moët & Chandon July Festival, The For further information please contact Josh Christian,
Qatar Goodwood Festival, The Welcome whose contact details are on page 55.
to Yorkshire Ebor Festival at York and The breederscup.com/challenge-series/full-schedule
William Hill St Leger Festival at Doncaster.
7
“Royal Ascot was the ultimate
experience for me after 42 years
of training. To say it is 100% first
class would be an understatement.
It is an experience that I wish all
American trainers one day have
the chance to enjoy and I hope to
make it back there with another
horse soon.”
2015 Breeders’ Cup Mile winner Tepin makes history for the USA, becoming the first horse trained outside Europe to win the
Queen Anne Stakes.
THE JAPAN CUP AND THE KING GEORGE VI AND
QUEEN ELIZABETH QIPCO STAKES
The JRA offer a US$2,000,000 bonus to any
horse successful in the King George VI and
Queen Elizabeth QIPCO Stakes who goes on
to win the Japan Cup. There are also incentives
for the King George winner depending on its
finishing position in Tokyo.
Joe Orseno, trainer, The JRA will provide transportation subsidies for invited
horses and their stable staff, and business class flights for
Imprimis, 2019.
Owners, Trainers and Jockeys and respective partners.
89
LO N GH OLES REH A B ILITAT IO N
& P R E -T RAINING CENT RE,
N EW M ARKET
STATE-OF-THE-ART REHABILITATION
FACILITIES INCLUDE:
Longholes is located next to the village of Cheveley within a five-minute drive of Newmarket
town centre, making it an ideal location for overseas horses to be based at whilst in the UK. • Hydro Barn
Situated on 220 acres and with its own private gallops, it provides the perfect environment • Salt Room
to aid a racehorse in its race preparation and recovery in peaceful surroundings. • Aqua Icelandic Water Treadmill
A top-class rehabilitation centre, Longholes can provide a bespoke care programme to aid • Two ECB Hydra Spas
a horse in its fitness recuperation or from injury. The combination of a highly knowledgeable • Saltwater Hydro Therapy Units
team and state-of-the-art facilities ensure your horse is treated to the highest level. • Fluid Motion High Speed Treadmill
• Vita Floor Plate with Solarium
ALSO ON THE PROPERTY:
• 190 acres of turnout paddocks
• 6f grass gallop and two woodchip
gallops, one 6f and one 3f
• 2.5f oval all-weather track
• Two horse walkers and two
lunge-pens
Louise Cornwell
Longholes, Cheveley, • Stabling for 80 horses, with a mix of
Newmarket, traditional and new boxes
Suffolk CB8 9EJ • Isolation boxes
+44 (0) 1638 730321
office@longholes.com
longholes.com
10“Longholes has established itself as
one of the best equipped centres
in the UK for pre-training and
rehabilitation. I believe there is
nowhere better for your horse
thanks to the combination of a
highly knowledgeable team and
the top-class facilities on site.
The staff all recognise the deep
responsibility that comes with
being entrusted with the care
of an elite equine athlete and
ensure each horse at Longholes
receives the individual and
professional care needed. Whether
it be for fitness recovery or injury
rehabilitation, your horse is in the
best hands at Longholes.”
Sheikh Fahad Al Thani,
Chairman of Qatar Racing
and owner of Longholes.
11NO MINATION PR O CEDURES
Royal Ascot Group One races close on 28th Authority with the exception of horses International Racing Bureau, contracted by
April (27th April for American nominations) trained in the USA (see page 13). Ascot, will ensure that the rest of the process
and the King George closes 9th June is managed smoothly. They, and Ascot’s other
(8th June for American nominations). Once a horse is nominated there are three agents and international partners, are also
further confirmation stages, the dates for available to assist in the initial nomination
All nominations (race entries) should be made which are detailed on the race pages of this procedure, and all contact details can be
through your local Jockey Club or Racing brochure. Once an initial entry is made, the found on pages 54-55.
12SPECIAL NOTICE TO US
CONNECTIONS
The EU has amended the Import /
Transit regulation with regards to
the Eastern and Western Equine
Encephalomyelitis clause. It now
requires records of a Primary EEE /
WEE course of two vaccinations
and a booster plus the normal Flu
vaccinations for transiting to the UK
or racing here. Unless trainers / vets
Happy Like A Fool and Princess Peggy (Wesley Ward) working at Ascot in 2017 have records it might take up to two
months to complete the primary
course / booster for EEE / WEE.
NOMINATIONS FOR HORSES TRAINED IN THE USA Connections of Group One / Two
American entries need to be made directly to Weatherbys by emailing horses are advised to undertake
racingops@weatherbys.co.uk, with nick.smith@ascot.co.uk and this process alongside or preferably
adrian@irbracing.com copied in. before making nominations for Royal
Ascot in mid-April. Connections of
The communication should include: other potential runners, notably those
• Owner’s name, full address, phone number and email address with two-year-olds, should follow this
process at the same time although no
• Horse’s name, age, colour, sex and breeding early nominations are required.
• Trainer’s name
Please contact your shipping agent
• Description of the owner’s racing colours as soon as Royal Ascot becomes a
• A past performance record tenable option for full details of what
• The race for which it is being entered and the racecourse vaccinations are required.
13ME D ICATION & D O PING CO NT R O L /
VAC C INATION REQ UIREM ENT S
The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) is Overseas trainers are advised to
the sport’s governing and regulatory body in familiarise themselves with Manual (G)
Great Britain and encourages international because it includes important information
participation in British Racing. about Prohibited Substances, and the
Whereabouts requirements.
The BHA’s Rules of Racing (Rules) stipulate that
international visiting horses compete on equal Information regarding substances that are
terms with each other and resident British prohibited at all times and those that are
horses; that is to say, they race free from the prohibited on raceday (i.e. must not be
effects of Prohibited Substances, whether that present in the horse’s system on raceday
be medication or other substances e.g. herbal and must therefore be withdrawn prior
products. to racing) is detailed in the Rules. A list of
published Detection Times for commonly
General information on the BHA’s equine anti-
used therapeutic veterinary treatments can be
doping and controlled medication rules can be
found here:
found at:
https://www.britishhorseracing.com/wp-content/
Rules of Racing Manual (G) – Equine uploads/2019/05/PUBLISHED-DETECTION-TIMES-
Anti-Doping - rules.britishhorseracing.com updated-June-2019.pdf
Anti-Doping & Medication Control - Please note that a Detection Time is not
https://www.britishhorseracing.com/regulation/anti-
equivalent to a Withdrawal Time.
doping-medication-control/prohibited-substances/
Particular attention is drawn to the following.
The BHA would advise trainers to familiarise For further clarification, please contact
themselves with the following sections of the equine@britishhorseracing.com
new Rules, Codes 18-21, found at:
http://rules.britishhorseracing.com/#!/book/34/contents
14T E ST ING
As with horses resident in Britain, POST-ARRIVAL DRUG TESTING / ANABOLIC STEROIDS (AND OTHER
overseas horses may be subject to WHEREABOUTS REQUIREMENTS PROHIBITED AT ALL TIMES SUBSTANCES)
out-of-competition testing and raceday In order for the BHA to conduct post-arrival From 2015, a zero-tolerance policy towards the use
testing at any time. The BHA may also testing, horses shipping to race as temporary of anabolic steroids and other prohibited at all times
order its own testing of the horse before imports (from outside Britain, France, Germany, substances (such as growth hormone, EPO) applies.
departure from the country of origin. Ireland, Hong Kong, Sweden and Norway) must
https://www.britishhorseracing.com/wp-content/
submit whereabouts a minimum of 14 business days uploads/2014/12/Anabolic-Steroids-Policy-December-2014.
before the first race in which the horse is entered pdf
or intended to be entered. The information must
remain up to date and accurate, or it might result
in a filing failure or missed test. Where the horse
INTRA-ARTICULAR CORTICOSTEROIDS
is not going to be in Great Britain for a minimum STAND-DOWN PERIOD
of ten business days prior to arrival, the trainer The BHA also draws trainers’ particular attention
should contact the BHA at least 30 days prior to to Rules relating to the use of intra-articular
the intended first race to discuss the possibility of corticosteroids close to raceday. From 2015 it is not
pre-departure testing. permitted to use intra-articular corticosteroids for 14
clear days prior to raceday (see notice).
Note: a horse will not be permitted to race in Great
Britain until the sample has been reported as negative. https://www.britishhorseracing.com/wp-content/
uploads/2017/07/Intra-articular-administration-of-
corticosteroids.pdf
ELECTIVE TESTING
Elective Testing may be requested prior to racing ALTRENOGEST
in Great Britain. It is undertaken at the trainer’s There is on-going work internationally regarding
expense, and at the discretion of the BHA. Full reports that altrenogest products (such as Regumate)
details, including Terms and Conditions, can be contain trenbolone and/or trendione. Both of which
found on the BHA website, or alternatively contact as anabolic-androgenic steroids are prohibited at all
the Equine Health & Welfare team. times substances under the BHA Rules of Racing. The
15BHA has issued two notices regarding the current LEVOTHYROXINE Two notices are available on the BHA’s website with
prohibition of the use of altrenogest-trainers are also The BHA would not expect horses participating additional information to assist trainers:
advised to check for possible updates on the BHA in these races to have been administered
website prior to racing in Great Britain. britishhorseracing.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/BHA-
Levothyroxine, unless fulfilling the outlined criteria. Published-Detection-Times-updated-November-2018.pdf
britishhorseracing.com/wp-content/uploads/
britishhorseracing.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/
2018/09/BHA-Notice-Regumate-200918.pdf
BHA-NOTICE-Use-of-Levothyroxine-Sodium.pdf DECLARATION OF WIND OPS
The BHA draws trainers attention to a new rule
ANTI-ULCER MEDICATION (Rule (C)17C), effective 19 January 2018, which
The BHA would also like to reiterate that ranitidine MEDICATION DECLARATION / RECORDS requires trainers to notify the Racing Calendar
(which may be called by its trade name Zantac), Office on each occasion a horse has had Wind
The BHA requires all trainers of runners from
used to treat gastric ulcers in some countries, is not Surgery, prior to it being declared to run (excepting
non-exempt countries to sign a medication
licensed for equine use in Great Britain. With no where the horse has not raced previously). Trainers
declaration prior to the horse being eligible to run
definitive withdrawal period, a minimum of 18 days should refer to the Rules website for full details.
clear of the medication before racing is advised in Great Britain (Schedule (B) 3). In addition it is a
and veterinary advice should be sought before use. requirement of the Rules that trainers maintain a
EQUINE INFLUENZA
Other anti-ulcer medications, including omeprazole, record of medicines administered to horses whilst
Trainers are reminded of the requirement for Equine
are prohibited on raceday and therefore are subject in Great Britain.
Influenza vaccination. The Rules can be found on the
to withdrawal prior to racing. BHA’s Rules website:
RACEDAY RESTRICTIONS
BISPHOSPHONATES Rule (E) 18 & 19 - britishhorseracing.com/Orders-and-
Schedule (B)3 – Requirements for horses to rules&staticID=126683&depth=3.
There is a mandatory 30-day stand down period
run, state that a horse must not have received
from racing following the administration of
bisphosphonates, and they may not be administered any substance on the day of racing, other than
to horses under the age of 3 years and 6 months. normal feed and water. This Rule incorporates
all supplements (including herbal supplements)
britishhorseracing.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/ or veterinary medicines administered by
BHA-Notice-30-day-Stand-Down-period-for- intravenous injection, oral syringe or directly into
bisphosophonates-2017.pdf
feed, or administered by any other method.
16EQ UIP MENT
All equipment must be named at the time of Lip chains must be covered and nasal strips are
declaration to run. Permissible equipment: not allowed. Any horse wearing non-declared HERE TO HELP
equipment on the way to the start will be withdrawn
HOOD means a garment similar to blinkers, at the start by the starter. No shoes can have The International Racing Bureau will
incorporating ear covers but without eye cowls. protrusions on the ground surface other than calkins assist with any questions that may arise
BLINKERS means a garment fitted over a horse’s or studs on the hind, limited to 3/8” in height.
Adrian Beaumont (IRB)
head with holes for the eyes and ears, one or both The use of American type toe-grab plates or those
Tel: +44 (0) 1638 668881
eyeholes being fitted with cowls cutting out all with a sharp flange is forbidden.
vision to the rear but permitting full forward vision. Fax: +44 (0) 1638 665032
SHOEING HORSES WHILST IN GB Mobile: +44 (0) 7808 903 158
VISOR means a garment similar to blinkers in which
It is a legislative requirement for a farrier to be adrian@irbracing.com
one or both cowls have holes cut in them permitting
limited side or rear vision. registered to shoe horses whilst in Great Britain.
Alternatively, please contact the Equine
In applicable circumstances, trainers and their
EYESHIELD means a garment similar to blinkers
(international) farrier(s) are advised to contact the
Health and Welfare Department at
except that in place of the eye cowls, both eyes are
Farriers Registration Council equine@britishhorseracing.com
covered with a mesh or other transparent material.
farrier-reg.gov.uk well in advance of their Visitors are also welcome to contact:
EYECOVER means a garment similar to blinkers intended visit to clarify the requirements and
except that in place of the eye cowls, one eye only is
Amanda Piggot
obtain the appropriate certification.
completely covered by an opaque cover. Veterinary Advisor, BHA
Horses running in Flat Races conducted on turf Tel: +44 (0) 20 7152 0009
CHEEK PIECES means two strips of sheepskin or any must enter the parade ring fully shod except where:
other similar material or device which is attached to Mobile: +44 (0) 7841 117132
The BHA has consented before the Declaration to
the cheek pieces of the bridle. Run is submitted; or in exceptional circumstances
anti-doping@britishhorseracing.com
TONGUE STRAP means any device used to tie down the Stewards give permission.
a horse’s tongue. These must not encircle the bit David Sykes BVSc. MRCVS
Further information is available at: Director of Equine Health and Welfare
and further detail about the conditions that apply to
them can be found at https://www.britishhorseracing.com/wp-content/ British Horseracing Authority
uploads/2019/07/Procedure-to-follow-guide.pdf 75 High Holborn, London WC1V 6LS
http://rules.britishhorseracing.com/#!/book/34/ Tel: +44 20 7152 0007
chapter/s3101-equipment-code/content?section=s3105- And a dispensation form can be found at:
requirement-to-declare-headgear-or-a-tongue-strap
Mobile +44 7917 424224
https://www.britishhorseracing.com/wp-content/
dsykes@britishhorseracing.com
uploads/2019/07/Form-to-complete.pdf
17S H IP P ING & QUARANT INE
Trainers are free to choose their own
shipping agencies and to decide their own
stabling arrangements but most visitors
prefer to be based at Newmarket, which is
two hours from Heathrow Airport and two
hours from Ascot.
There is no post-arrival quarantine period
for horses coming to race in Britain. There
will be some pre-export quarantine for
horses returning to Australia, Hong Kong
and New Zealand, and your local shipping
agencies /turf club can advise on this.
It is also important that your horse’s
EI vaccinations correspond with any
requirements by countries through which
you are transiting and for your onward
destination after your visit to the UK.
Black Caviar embarks on her trip to the UK in 2012
18“The experience leading up to
and during Royal Ascot was
exceptional. From the IRB looking
after our every need whilst based
in Newmarket, along with all the
others that helped us and made
us so welcome, to the fantastic
hospitality received on course
during Royal Ascot, it has been
an incredible journey and an
absolute honour to be involved in. I
would recommend the Royal Ascot
experience to anyone considering
running their horse overseas.”
VAT ( TA X/ The VAT can be secured by a deposit or
DUTY ) bank guarantee, which is refunded when
the horse leaves the country.
Ascot will assist with the administration
Colts and fillies imported into the UK have of the bank guarantee. If the horse Yoshi Hashida, Assistant Trainer,
a VAT liability of 20% of their landed value remains in the UK after the end of
October, or is sold, the VAT will need to
Deirdre, 2019.
(the value of the horse and cost of shipping).
Geldings carry a further 11.5% Import Duty. be paid outright by the connections.
19STA B L ING &
TRA INING FAC IL I T IES
As no training facilities are available at Ascot Racecourse, visiting
horses must be trained away from the track. The International Racing
Bureau (IRB) is available to give advice on stabling options and will
assist with bookings.
The IRB is based in Newmarket and the town, with equine facilities that
are second to none worldwide, has unsurprisingly been by far the most
popular choice of temporary home for visiting trainers in the past.
In recent years, the IRB has facilitated stabling at many well known
yards including Abington Place. Its team is available to assist you in
finding a temporary home for your horse, that best suits your needs.
Overseas winners temporarily based in Newmarket have included Little
Bridge (HK) and Choisir, Takeover Target, Miss Andretti, Scenic Blast
and Black Caviar (Australia). Lady Aurelia (USA) was stabled at the
National Stud during her stay in 2017.
Access to the many and varied gallops in Newmarket is straightforward
and visitors will receive a warm welcome from Jockey Club Estates,
which is managed by Nick Patton.
The gallops cover an area of approximately 2,500 acres (1,000ha)
and provide 50 miles (80km) of turf gallops and canters as well as 15
artificial tracks totalling some 13 miles (21km).
Tepin was stabled in Lambourn, at Kingsdown Stables, during her stay
and these gallops are also managed by Nick Patton.
20“Finishing second in the King
George with Hard Buck (2004)
and returning since for Royal
Ascot, I can only describe the
training facilities in Newmarket
as Horse Heaven!”
Kenny McPeek, trainer,
Hard Buck, USA.
“Our experience at Royal Ascot was
what you dream about when you
buy a racehorse. From the history
and beauty of Newmarket where
Bucchero was based to the first class
experience we were treated to on the
racecourse, nothing in our racing
lifetimes will compare.”
Harlan Malter, Managing Partner,
Ironhorse Racing Stable.
21Russell Wilson, Seattle Seahawks Quarterback, amongst the owners’ party at Royal Ascot 2018. 22
OWNE R S’ E XPERIE NCE
The experience of Royal Ascot is like no other and, along
with the team at Great British Racing International (GBRI), “Racing at Royal Ascot is like your first taste of the
we are here to ensure all international connections have Kentucky Derby. It makes you want to go back for
the best possible experience during their visit to the UK. more and win a race there. If we ever have another
At Royal Ascot, all international Owners and Trainers with horse capable of being there, we’ll be back for sure. It’s
a horse running from outside of Europe will be provided completely different from American racing. The pageantry,
with fully catered hospitality on the day their horse runs, as it truly feels like the Sport of Kings. It’s a different world.
well as badges for any other days that they wish to attend.
It exceeded all my expectations to be there and see it all in
All badges will be sent in advance to where each of the
connections are staying in the UK and we can arrange for person, I can’t compare it to anything.”
return car transfers to and from the racecourse if required.
Justin Zayat, Zayat Racing LLC.
Alongside the Owners’ and Trainers’ Manager, there is also a
dedicated International Connections Liaison who will be your
main contact on the day and will escort you to where you need
to be throughout the afternoon, working in conjunction with our There are a number of Ascot HERE TO HELP
colleagues from the International Racing Bureau (IRB). and industry hosted events
in the lead up to Royal Olivia Hills
GBRI will host one of Ascot’s celebrated picnics in the Owners’ Ascot which international Owners’ and Trainers’ Manager
& Trainers’ Car Park from Tuesday to Friday of the Royal Meeting Ascot Racecourse
connections will be invited
and will ensure you are invited for any of the days you wish to to. A full itinerary of available +44 (0) 1344 878 529
attend outside of when your horse is running. They also provide events will be issued upon olivia.hills@ascot.co.uk
a concierge service to overseas connections which include help confirmation of each set of Amanda Prior
and advice with accommodation, a bespoke itinerary of activities connections’ travel plans, and General Manager GBRI
during your stay or even just the hiring or purchasing of your return car transfers will also be +44 (0) 207 152 0103
morning suit or hat for Royal Ascot. organised accordingly. aprior@greatbritishracing.com
23THE QUEEN ANNE STAKES (GR OUP ONE)
Date: Tuesday 16th June 2020 Nomination (Entry): £2,600 by noon on 28th April
Distance: 1 mile (1,600 metres) Scratching Stage: £3,000 unless taken out by 26th May
Surface: Turf Confirmation: £1,900 by noon on 10th June
Total Prize Fund: £600,000 Declaration: by 10am on 14th June
Winning Horse: £340,260 Supplementary Nomination: £55,000 by noon on 10th June
Age Range: 4yo and upwards Latest Winners, Ground and Times:
Field Safety Limit: 24 2013: Declaration Of War, Good, 1m 38.48s
Weights: 2014: Toronado, Good, 1m 37.73s
Colts and Geldings: 9st / 57kg 2015: Solow, Good, 1m 37.97s
Fillies and Mares: 8st 11lb / 55.75kg 2016: Tepin, Soft, 1m 43.98s
Southern Hemisphere Allowance: 4yo 1lb / 0.5kg 2017: Ribchester, Good to Firm, 1m 36.60s
2018: Accidental Agent, Good to Firm, 1m 38.85s
2019 (pictured): Lord Glitters, Good, 1m 37.40s
2425
26
THE KING’S STAND STAKES (GR OUP ONE)
Date: Tuesday 16th June 2020 Nomination (Entry): £2,150 by noon on 28th April
Distance: 5 furlongs (1,000 metres) Scratching Stage: £2,500 unless taken out by 26th May
Surface: Turf Confirmation: £1,600 by noon on 10th June
Total Prize Fund: £500,000 Declaration: by 10am on 14th June
Winning Horse: £283,550 Supplementary Nomination: £45,000 by noon on 10th June
Age Range: 3yo and upwards Latest Winners, Ground and Times:
Field Safety Limit: 24 2013: Sole Power, Good, 58.88s
Weights: 2014: Sole Power, Good, 58.85s
3yo Colts and Geldings: 8st 12lb / 56.25kg 2015: Goldream, Good to Firm, 59.11s
3yo Fillies: 8st 9lb / 55kg 2016: Profitable, Soft, 1m 2.69s
4yo+ Colts and Geldings: 9st 4lb / 59kg 2017: Lady Aurelia, Good to Firm, 57.45s
4yo+ Fillies and Mares: 9st 1lb / 57.5kg 2018: Blue Point, Good to Firm, 58.14s
2019 (pictured): Blue Point, Good, 58.53s
27THE ST JAMES’S PAL ACE STAKES (GR OUP ONE)
Date: Tuesday 16th June 2020 Nomination (Entry): £2,150 by noon on 28th April
Distance: 1 mile (1,600 metres) Scratching Stage: £2,500 unless taken out by 26th May
Surface: Turf Confirmation: £1,600 by noon on 10th June
Total Prize Fund: £500,000 Declaration: by 10am on 14th June
Winning Horse: £283,550 Supplementary Nomination: £45,000 by noon on 10th June
Age Range: 3yo colts Latest Winners, Ground and Times:
Field Safety Limit: 20 2013: Dawn Approach, Good, 1m 39.48s
Weights: 9st / 57kg 2014: Kingman, Good, 1m 39.06s
2015: Gleneagles, Good to Firm, 1m 38.86s
2016: Galileo Gold, Soft, 1m 44.01s
2017: Barney Roy, Good to Firm, 1m 37.22s
2018: Without Parole, Good to Firm, 1m 38.64s
2019 (pictured): Circus Maximus, Good, 1m 39.90s
2829
30
THE PRINCE OF WALES’S STAKES
(GR OUP ONE)
Date: Wednesday 17th June 2020 Nomination (Entry): £4,370 by noon on 28th April
Distance: 1 mile 2 furlongs (2,000 metres) Scratching Stage: £5,000 unless taken out by 26th May
Surface: Turf Confirmation: £3,130 by noon on 11th June
Total Prize Fund: £1,000,000 Declaration: by 10am on 15th June
Winning Horse: £567,100 Supplementary Nomination: £75,000 by noon on 11th June
Age Range: 4yo and upwards Latest Winners, Ground and Times:
Field Safety Limit: 16 2013: Al Kazeem, Good to firm, 2m 3.06s
Weights: 2014: The Fugue, Good to Firm, 2m 1.90s
Colts and Geldings: 9st / 57kg 2015: Free Eagle, Good to Firm, 2m 5.07s
Fillies and Mares: 8st 11lb / 55.75kg 2016: My Dream Boat, Soft, 2m 11.38s
Southern Hemisphere Allowance: 4yo 3lb / 1.5kg 2017: Highland Reel, Good to Firm, 2m 5.04s
2018: Poet’s Word, Good to Firm, 2m 3.51s
2019 (pictured): Crystal Ocean, Good, 2m 10.25s
31THE GOLD CUP (GR OUP ONE) Date: Thursday 18th June 2020 Nomination (Entry): £2,150 by noon on 28th April Distance: 2 miles 4 furlongs (4,000 metres) Scratching Stage: £2,500 unless taken out by 26th May Surface: Turf Confirmation: £1,600 by noon on 12th June Total Prize Fund: £500,000 Declaration: by 10am on 16th June Winning Horse: £283,550 Supplementary Nomination: £45,000 by noon on 12th June Age Range: 4yo and upwards Latest Winners, Ground and Times: Field Safety Limit: 20 2013: Estimate, Good to Firm, 4m 20.51s Weights: 2014: Leading Light, Good to Firm, 4m 21.09s 4yo Colts and Geldings: 9st 1lb / 57.5kg 2015: Trip To Paris, Good to Firm, 4m 22.61s 4yo Fillies: 8st 12lb / 56.25kg 2016: Order Of St George, Soft, 4m 26.21s 5yo+ Colts and Geldings: 9st 2lb / 58kg 2017: Big Orange, Good to Firm, 4m 22.40s 5yo+ Mares: 8st 13lb / 56.5kg 2018: Stradivarius, Good to Firm, 4m 21.08s Southern Hemisphere Allowance: 4yo 10lb / 4.5kg 2019 (pictured): Stradivarius, Soft, 4m 30.88s 32
33
34 /31
THE COMMONWEALTH CUP (GR OUP ONE)
Date: Friday 19th June 2020 Nomination (Entry): £2,150 by noon on 28th April
Distance: 6 furlongs (1,200 metres) Scratching Stage: £2,500 unless taken out by 26th May
Surface: Turf Confirmation: £1,600 by noon on 13th June
Total Prize Fund: £500,000 Declaration: by 10 am on 17th June
Winning Horse: £283,550 Supplementary Nomination: £45,000 by noon on 13th June
Age Range: 3yo Latest Winners, Ground and Times:
Field Safety Limit: 28 2015: Muhaarar, Good to Firm, 1m 12.05s
Weights: 2016: Quiet Reflection, Good to Soft, 1m 14.50s
Colts: 9st 3lb / 58.5kg 2017: Caravaggio, Good to Firm, 1m 13.49s
Fillies: 9st / 57kg 2018: Eqtidaar, Good to Firm, 1m 12.12s
Southern Hemisphere Allowance: 10lb / 4.5 kg (see below) 2019 (pictured): Advertise, Good to Soft, 1m 11.88s
SOUTHERN HEMISPHERE ALLOWANCE
The Commonwealth Cup at Royal Ascot is for three-year-old
colts and fillies.
It is open to southern hemisphere two-year-olds, who are
designated three-year-olds in the UK.
Such entrants – potentially horses that have run in the
Blue Diamond or Golden Slipper – are eligible for a 10lb
(4.5kg) weight allowance when running against the northern
hemisphere three-year-olds.
35THE COR ONATION STAKES (GR OUP ONE)
Date: Friday 19th June 2020 Nomination (Entry): £2,150 by noon on 28th April
Distance: 1 mile (1,600 metres) Scratching Stage: £2,500 unless taken out by 26th May
Surface: Turf Confirmation: £1,600 by noon on 13th June
Total Prize Fund: £500,000 Declaration: by 10am on 17th June
Winning Horse: £283,550 Supplementary Nomination: £45,000 by noon on 13th June
Age Range: 3yo fillies Latest Winners, Ground and Times:
Field Safety Limit: 20 2013: Sky Lantern, Good to Firm, 1m 39.75s
Weights: 9st / 57kg 2014: Rizeena, Good to Firm, 1m 40.73s
2015: Ervedya, Good to Firm, 1m 38.46s
2016: Qemah, Good to Soft, 1m 40.56s
2017: Winter, Good to Firm, 1m 39.39s
2018: Alpha Centauri, Good to Firm, 1m 35.89s
2019 (pictured): Watch Me, Good, 1m 39.61s
3637
32 38
THE DIAMOND JUBILEE STAKES
(GR OUP ONE)
Date: Saturday 20th June 2020 Nomination (Entry): £4,370 by noon on 28th April
Distance: 6 furlongs (1,200 metres) Scratching Stage: £5,000 unless taken out by 26th May
Surface: Turf Confirmation: £3,130 by noon on 15th June
Total Prize Fund: £1,000,000 Declaration: by 10am on 18th June
Winning Horse: £567,100 Supplementary Nomination: £75,000 by noon on 15th June
Age Range: 4yo and upwards Latest Winners, Ground and Times:
Field Safety Limit: 24 2013: Lethal Force, Good to firm, 1m 13.36s
Weights: 2014: Slade Power, Good to Firm, 1m 12.40s
Colts and Geldings: 9st 3lb / 58.5kg 2015: Undrafted, Good to Firm, 1m 12.69s
Fillies: 9st / 57kg 2016: Twilight Son, Good to Soft, 1m 13.84s
2017: The Tin Man, Good to Firm, 1m 12.02s
2018: Merchant Navy, Good to Firm, 1m 12.09s
2019 (pictured): Blue Point, Good to Firm, 1m 11.42s
39THE KING GEOR GE VI & QUEEN ELIZABETH QIPCO STAKES (GR OUP ONE) Date: Saturday 25th July 2020 Nomination (Entry): £5,450 by noon on 9th June Distance: 1 mile 4 furlongs (2,400 metres) Scratching Stage: £6,250 unless taken out by 7th July Surface: Turf Confirmation: £3,925 by noon on 20th July Total Prize Fund: £1,250,000 Declaration: by 10am on 23rd July Winning Horse: £708,875 Supplementary Nomination: £80,000 by noon on 20th July Age Range: 3yo and upwards Latest Winners, Ground and Times: Field Safety Limit: 19 2013: Novellist, Good to firm, 2m 24.60s Weights: 2014: Taghrooda, Good, 2m 28.13s 3yo Colts and Geldings: 8st 10lb / 55.25kg 2015: Postponed, Soft, 2m 21.25s 3yo Fillies: 8st 7lb / 54kg 2016: Highland Reel, Good to Firm, 2m 28.97s 4yo+ Colts and Geldings: 9st 7lb / 60.25kg 2017: Enable, Good to Soft, 2m 36.22s 4yo+ Fillies and Mares: 9st 4lb / 59kg 2018: Poet’s Word, Good to Firm, 2m 25.84s Southern Hemisphere Allowance: 4yo 4lb / 1.75kg 2019 (pictured): Enable, Good to Soft, 2m 32.42s 40
The Hardwicke
Stakes at Royal Ascot
is recommended as
a prep race for the
King George, over
the same course
and distance. No
penalties are carried
in this Group 2
41R OYA L AS C OT PATT ERN
& LIST ED RAC ES 2020
TOTAL RACE ENTRY
RACE NAME GRADE RACE DATE CLOSE DATE DISTANCE AGE SEX
VALUE FEE
Queen Anne Stakes £600,000 Gr 1 16 June 2020 28 April 2020 1m (S) 4+ £2,600*
Coventry Stakes £150,000 Gr 2 16 June 2020 10 June 2020 6f 2 £1,500
King’s Stand Stakes £500,000 Gr 1 16 June 2020 28 April 2020 5f 3+ £2,150*
St James’s Palace Stakes £500,000 Gr 1 16 June 2020 28 April 2020 1m (R) 3 C £2,150*
Wolferton Stakes £110,000 Listed 16 June 2020 10 June 2020 1m 2f 4+ £500
Queen Mary Stakes £115,000 Gr 2 17 June 2020 11 June 2020 5f 2 F £1,100
Queen’s Vase £250,000 Gr 2 17 June 2020 11 June 2020 1m 6f 3 £2,250
Duke of Cambridge Stakes £175,000 Gr 2 17 June 2020 28 April 2020 1m (S) 4+ F/M £610*
Prince of Wales’s Stakes £1,000,000 Gr 1 17 June 2020 28 April 2020 1m 2f 4+ £4,370*
Windsor Castle Stakes £95,000 Listed 17 June 2020 11 June 2020 5f 2 £450
Norfolk Stakes £110,000 Gr 2 18 June 2020 12 June 2020 5f 2 £1,000
Hampton Court Stakes £95,000 Gr 3 18 June 2020 12 June 2020 1m 2f 3 £900
42TOTAL RACE ENTRY
RACE NAME GRADE RACE DATE CLOSE DATE DISTANCE AGE SEX
VALUE FEE
Ribblesdale Stakes £200,000 Gr 2 18 June 2020 28 April 2020 1m 4f 3 F £700*
Gold Cup £500,000 Gr 1 18 June 2020 28 April 2020 2m 4f 4+ £2,150*
Albany Stakes £95,000 Gr 3 19 June 2020 13 June 2020 6f 2 F £900
King Edward VII Stakes £225,000 Gr 2 19 June 2020 28 April 2020 1m 4f 3 C/G £790*
Commonwealth Cup £500,000 Gr 1 19 June 2020 28 April 2020 6f 3 C/F £2,150*
Coronation Stakes £500,000 Gr 1 19 June 2020 28 April 2020 1m (R) 3 F £2,150*
Chesham Stakes £95,000 Listed 20 June 2020 15 June 2020 7f 2 £450
Hardwicke Stakes £225,000 Gr 2 20 June 2020 28 April 2020 1m 4f 4+ £790*
Jersey Stakes £110,000 Gr 3 20 June 2020 15 June 2020 7f 3 £900
Diamond Jubilee Stakes £1,000,000 Gr 1 20 June 2020 28 April 2020 6f 4+ £4,370*
*Initial Entry Fee – further fees payable.
R - round, S - straight.
Values in this brochure correct at time of printing, December 2019.
43“It is such an honor for Tepin. Also
look at what she has accomplished
for American horses now racing
at Ascot. Everyone wants to take a
chance. The world’s greatest meet
which I will never forget”
Robert Masterson, owner,
Tepin, 2016.
“Ascot took our team to another
level. I still don’t honestly know if
it has sunk in, it was a whirlwind.
Sometimes, you can’t enjoy these
things at the time because it is so
intense but I can’t lie - when I’m
down I get out the video of The
Queen Anne.”
Mark Casse, trainer,
Tepin Tepin, 2016.
44“Winning the Melbourne Cup
was fantastic - absolutely mind
blowing and for a European
an incredible experience. But I
think that my best win has to be
Novellist’s King George in 2013.”
Novellist Andreas Wöhler, trainer.
45Scenic Blast 46
“What a wonderful experience
for my family and I to be a part
of Royal Ascot in the year of the
Diamond Jubilee, and to have
our wonderful mare Black Caviar
etched in the history of Royal
Ascot. Truly a memorable week
of racing.”
Choisir
Gary Wilkie,
Takeover Target Black Caviar part owner of Black Caviar.
47“I’ve lived all my life to do this. To
win at Royal Ascot has been a
lifetime goal and to come here and
take on the best and beat them -
simply there are no superlatives
that can describe it.”
Australian trainer
Lee Freedman following
Miss Andretti’s King’s
Stand win (2007). Miss Andretti
48“I was treated like royalty whilst
I was over there and I keep
coming back.”
Kenneth Ramsey, Eclipse
Award-winning owner of
Cannonball, second in the
2009 Golden Jubilee Stakes.
Cannonball
49“Racing a horse at Royal Ascot was
an unforgettable experience. The
hospitality shown to my horse, my
staff and myself was something we
will not forget. The experience of
racing a horse at Royal Ascot gave
me the taste for more and I will
strive to be back to compete again.”
Chris Waller, trainer of Undrafted
Brazen Beau, second in the
Diamond Jubilee Stakes (2015). Brazen Beau
50“It was a world-class race and to
come so close with a horse who
had travelled all the way from
Japan was one of the greatest
thrills that any owner could wish
for. In Japan the King George
is recognised as one of the most
prestigious and important races
in the global calendar.”
Heart’s Cry (third)
Teruya Yoshida (Shadai Farm),
owner of Heart’s Cry, third in the
2006 King George.
“I began planning to come
six months in advance. It
was very important for
me as a trainer to win an
international race in Britain.”
Danny Shum, trainer of Little
Bridge, Hong Kong, 2012. Little Bridge
51Miss Temple City Acapulco
(twice fourth at Royal Ascot).
52“I had a wonderful experience
racing at Royal Ascot with our
homebred Lady Aurelia.
It was the most fun a horse
owner can have.”
Barbara Banke - owner,
Lady Aurelia, (2016 + 2017).
“If other Americans could see
how big Royal Ascot is, they
would know it’s an honour to
compete there.”
Wesley Ward, record-breaking
US trainer with ten Royal Ascot
winners to his name including
Jealous Again (2009), No Nay
Never (2013), Acapulco (2015) and
Lady Aurelia Lady Aurelia (2016 + 2017).
53CO N TACTS
ASCOT INTERNATIONAL RACING BUREAU & OTHER AGENTS
Nick Smith United Kingdom & Europe USA (Ca) New Zealand
Director of Racing and Adrian Beaumont (IRB) Cindy Niemetz (IRB) Mike Dillon (IRB)
Public Affairs Alton House 300 North Mountain Trail Avenue 8 Lilac Close
Ascot Racecourse 117 High Street, Newmarket, Sierre Madre, California 91024 Cambridge 3434
Ascot Suffolk Tel: +626 355 9750 New Zealand
Berkshire CB8 9WL Fax: +626 836 0497 Tel/Fax: +64 7839 6453
SL5 7JX United Kingdom cinraybar@aol.com Mobile: +64 2138 0542
United Kingdom Tel: +44 (0) 1638 668881 mikeddillon@gmail.com
Tel: +44 (0) 1344 878049 Fax: +44 (0) 1638 665032 USA (NY)
Mobile: +44 (0) 7771 791449 Mobile: +44 (0) 7808 903 158 Nick Esler South America
nick.smith@ascot.co.uk adrian@irbracing.com Tel: +1 (561) 634 1306 Liz Price
Chris Stickels naesler11@gmail.com 2 The Mallards
Japan Great Shefford
Head of Racing and
Clerk of the Course Naohiro Goda Australia Berkshire
Tel: +44 (0) 1344 878502 (Independent Consultant) Jack Petley (IRB) RG17 7EJ
Mobile: +44 (0) 7970 621440 Regent Co. Ltd, 102/14 Macleay Street Tel & Fax: 01488 648806
chris.stickels@ascot.co.uk 6-22-11-103 Honcho “Pomeroy”. Potts Point Mobile: 07768257527
Nakano, Tokyo 2011 Sydney, NSW lizprice.racing@gmail.com
Olivia Hills 164-0012, Japan Australia
Owners’ and Trainers’ Manager Tel: +81 3 5385 4790 Tel: +61 2 9380 6390
Tel: +44 (0) 1344 878529 Fax: +81 3 5385 4798 Fax: +61 2 9380 6435
Mobile: +44 (0) 7717 516066 lem00453@nifty.ne.jp jackpetley@bigpond.com
olivia.hills@ascot.co.uk
USA (National)
Matt Lowe
Racing Executive Stephen Nagler
Tel: +44 (0) 1344 878023 (Independent Consultant)
Mobile: +44 (0) 7870 518886 Tel: +858 829 6781
matt.lowe@ascot.co.uk USAnominateascot@gmail.com
54OVERSEAS RACING AUTHORITIES
The Breeders’ Cup The Singapore Turf Club
Josh Christian Sean Ang
Sr. Director, Racing 1 Turf Club Avenue
Breeders’ Cup Limited: Kentucky Office, Singapore 738078
215 W Main Street, Suite 250, Lexington, Tel: +65 6879 1350
KY 40507 seanang@turfclub.com.sg
Tel: +859 223 5444 or +800 722 3287
Fax: +859 223 3945 The Dubai Racing Club
josh@breederscup.com Frank Gabriel
Executive Director – Racing
The Hong Kong Jockey Club Meydan Racecourse, Al Meydan Road,
William Nader Nad Al Sheba, P.O. Box 9305, Dubai
1 Sports Road, Happy Valley, Hong Kong United Arab Emirates
Tel: +852 2966 1190 Tel: +971 4 327 0077
Fax: +852 2966 7800 frank.gabriel@dubairacingclub.com
william.a.nader@hkjc.org.hk
The Japan Racing Association
Sachiko Terauchi
Roppongi Hills Gate Tower
11-1, Roppongi 6-chome
Minato-ku, Tokyo, 106-8401, Japan
Tel: +81 3 5785 7373
Fax: +81 3 5785 7370
sachiko_Terauchi@jra.go.jp
5552 56
53 57
Ascot Racecourse Ascot, Berkshire, SL5 7JX + 44 (0)344 346 0346 ascot.co.uk @ascot
You can also read
