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Christophe Soumillon hit with eight-day ban for assisting stablemate Gstaad on outsider in messy St James's Palace Stakes

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'This year is obviously very special' - Kizlyar delivers emotional victory for owners as Joseph O'Brien bags Ascot Stakes one-two

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Ascot: 'This year is obviously very special' - Kizlyar delivers emotional victory for owners as Joseph O'Brien bags Ascot Stakes one-two

'Aidan can do anything, can't he?' - O'Brien and Moore complete remarkable Group 1 set at Royal Ascot as Mission Central strikes

King Charles III Stakes: 'Aidan can do anything, can't he?' - O'Brien and Moore complete Group 1 set at Royal Ascot as Mission Central strikes

'I think he's a bit of a forgotten horse' - Paul Kealy is taking on the King Charles III big guns on day one of Royal Ascot

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'It came together nicely' - handicapper overcomes slow start to land 14-1 into 4-1 gamble

Carlisle: 'It came together nicely' - handicapper overcomes slow start to land 14-1 into 4-1 gamble

'He was adamant she'd win today' - trainer's filly gets off the mark after son's advice

Wetherby: 'He was adamant she'd win today' - trainer's filly gets off the mark after son's advice

'She was introduced at 25-1 and has been backed down to 7-4' - bookmakers reveal their biggest liabilities for Royal Ascot

A well-backed royal runner and the Coventry favourite - ranking Ryan Moore's six rides on the opening day of Royal Ascot

Confirmed runners and riders for the three Group 1 races on day one of Royal Ascot

Confirmed runners and riders for the Derby and Oaks at Epsom: Christophe Soumillon bags big ride for Aidan O'Brien

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<p>Sadie Iddenden is a digital journalist at the Racing Post and joined the team in May 2025. <br></p>

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