Royal Ascot: Day Two Provides Another Day of Competitive Racing

Royal Ascot's second day delivered competitive racing throughout the day and some standout performances. Ryan More and Oisin Murphy both picked up two impressive wins, it will be interesting to see whether they can continue this trend on day three. Here are the results from day two:

2.30 pm: Queen Mary Stakes (Group 2) (Fillies)

Leovanni, ridden by jockey James Doyle and trained by K R Burke, triumphed in the Queen Mary Stakes at odds of 22/1. Mighty Eriu (50/1) finished second, with Maw Lam (50/1) securing third place. Another opening race of Ascot has delivered surprise large odds placings.

3.05 pm: Queen’s Vase (Group 2)

Illinois, the 7/4 favourite, claimed victory under the guidance of jockey Ryan Moore and trainer Aiden O’Brien. Highbury (3/1) followed in second place, while Birdman (13/2) took third. Irish horses claim the top six places.

3.45 pm: Duke Of Cambridge Stakes (Group 2) (Fillies & Mares)

Running Lion, piloted by jockey Oisin Murphy and trained by John & Thady Gosden, won the Duke Of Cambridge Stakes at 6/1. Laurel (4/1) finished second, and Doom (2/1) completed the top three.

4.25 pm: Prince Of Wales’s Stakes (Group 1)

The highly anticipated Prince Of Wales’s Stakes saw Auguste Rodin, with jockey Ryan More and trainer Aiden O’Brien, emerge victorious at 13/8. Zakarem (33/1) delivered a surprising second-place finish, and Horizon Dove (7/1) took third.

5.05 pm: Royal Hunt Cup

Wild Tiger, ridden by jockey Oisin Murphy and trained by Saeed bin Suroor, claimed first place in the Royal Hunt Cup with odds of 11/2. Sonny Liston (17/2) finished second, and Perotto (25/1) secured third.

5.40 pm: Kensington Palace Stakes

Doha, guided by jockey Hector Crouch and trained by Ralph Beckett, won the Kensington Palace Stakes at 10/1. Hopeful (13/2) came in second, and Victoria Falls (20/1) finished third.

6.15 pm: Windsor Castle Stakes

Ain’t Nobody, ridden by jockey Jamie Spencer and trained by Kevin Ryan, took first place in the Windsor Castle Stakes at 5/1. Gabaldon (16/1) followed in second, with Aviation Time (28/1) in third.

Upcoming Races: Friday, June 21

As we look forward to another day of exciting racing at Royal Ascot, here are the key races and the favourites at the time of writing:

2.30 pm: Norfolk Stakes (Group 2)
Favourite: Whistlejacket

3.05 pm: King George V Stakes
Favourite: Gilded Water

3.45 pm: Ribblesdale Stakes (Group 2) (Fillies)
Favourite: Diamond Rain

4.25 pm: Gold Cup (Group 1)
Favourite: Kyprios

5.05 pm: Britannia Stakes
Favourite: Volterra

5.40 pm: Hampton Court Stakes (Group 3)
Favourite: King’s Gambit

6.15 pm: Buckingham Palace Stakes
Favourite: English Oak

Thursday promises to bring more thrilling moments and potential upsets, with top-class horses and jockeys competing in these prestigious races. But the racing does not stop after today. One of the best weeks of racing continues up until the end of Saturday. Make sure to play your daily Pick 10 and check out the form using our Factors.