'There's no north-south divide on the Flat' - Karl Burke celebrates Yorkshire Royal Ascot success and reflects on what might have been

Shareholder: winner of the Norfolk Stakes under James Doyle

Shareholder (James Doyle, far side) wins the Norfolk StakesCredit: Edward Whitaker (racingpost.com/photos)

Karl Burke has admitted to frustration amid the celebrations as he reflected on a Royal Ascot at which only Aidan O'Brien trained more winners.

The Middleham trainer struck with exciting two-year-olds Leovanni and Breeders' Cup hope Shareholder in a week when Yorkshire trainers won six races, matching a best tally since the meeting was expanded to five days.

But Burke was also left ruing what might have been, with Irish 1,000 Guineas winner Fallen Angel ruled out of the Coronation Stakes by a setback and three other fancied contenders forced out on the day.

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David CarrReporter

Published on 23 June 2024inBritain

Last updated 18:00, 23 June 2024

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