Tuesday 16th - Saturday 20th June 2020 INTERNATIONAL RACES

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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 36 Longholes Rehabilitation 10 Stabling and Training Facilities 20 The 39 and Pre-Training Centre Owners’ Experience 23 The King George VI 40 Nomination Procedures 12 The 24 & Queen Elizabeth QIPCO Stakes USA Nominations 13 The King’s Stand Stakes 27 Royal Ascot Pattern 42 and Listed Races 2020 Medication & Doping Control / 14 The St James’s Palace Stakes 28 Vaccination Requirements Contacts 54 WELCOME TO ASCOT

International competition is hugely important to us and last year’s Royal Meeting was another cosmopolitan occasion with runners from nine nations represented.

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 Wworld’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 . 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 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 ’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 COURSE LAYOUT

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 TRAVEL ALLOWANCES

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 trained outside Europe but are being connections accompanying any horse 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.

COURSE LAYOUT

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 INTERNATIONAL & DOMESTIC ALLIANCES

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 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 Imprimis, 2019. horses and their stable staff, and business class flights for Owners, Trainers and Jockeys and respective partners.

8 9 LONGHOLES REHABILITATION & PRE-TRAINING CENTRE, NEWMARKET 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 [email protected] 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.

11 NOMINATION PROCEDURES

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.

12 SPECIAL 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 [email protected], with [email protected] and this process alongside or preferably [email protected] 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.

13 MEDICATION & DOPING CONTROL / VACCINATION REQUIREMENTS

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: Rules of Racing Manual (G) – Equine https://www.britishhorseracing.com/wp-content/ 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 [email protected] new Rules, Codes 18-21, found at:

http://rules.britishhorseracing.com/#!/book/34/contents

14 TESTING

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

15 BHA 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-ULCERMEDICATION (Rule (C)17C), effective 19 January 2018, which The BHA would also like to reiterate that ranitidine MEDICATIONDECLARATION / RECORDS requires trainers to notify the Racing Calendar (which may be called by its trade name Zantac), The BHA requires all trainers of runners from Office on each occasion a horse has had Wind used to treat gastric ulcers in some countries, is not non-exempt countries to sign a medication Surgery, prior to it being declared to run (excepting licensed for equine use in Great Britain. With no declaration prior to the horse being eligible to run where the horse has not raced previously). Trainers 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 requirement of the Rules that trainers maintain a and veterinary advice should be sought before use. EQUINE INFLUENZA record of medicines administered to horses whilst Other anti-ulcer medications, including omeprazole, Trainers are reminded of the requirement for Equine in Great Britain. are prohibited on raceday and therefore are subject Influenza vaccination. The Rules can be found on the to withdrawal prior to racing. BHA’s Rules website: RACEDAYRESTRICTIONS BISPHOSPHONATES Rule (E) 18 & 19 - britishhorseracing.com/Orders-and- Schedule (B)3 – Requirements for horses to There is a mandatory 30-day stand down period rules&staticID=126683&depth=3. 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.

16 EQUIPMENT

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 or studs on the hind, limited to 3/8” in height. BLINKERS means a garment fitted over a horse’s 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 [email protected] one or both cowls have holes cut in them permitting It is a legislative requirement for a farrier to be registered to shoe horses whilst in Great Britain. limited side or rear vision. 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 [email protected] 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 Amanda Piggot except that in place of the eye cowls, one eye only is 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: Mobile: +44 (0) 7841 117132 other similar material or device which is attached to The BHA has consented before the Declaration to [email protected] the cheek pieces of the bridle. Run is submitted; or in exceptional circumstances

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: and further detail about the conditions that apply to Director of Equine Health and Welfare 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/ And a dispensation form can be found at: Tel: +44 20 7152 0007 chapter/s3101-equipment-code/content?section=s3105- Mobile +44 7917 424224 requirement-to-declare-headgear-or-a-tongue-strap https://www.britishhorseracing.com/wp-content/ [email protected] uploads/2019/07/Form-to-complete.pdf

17 SHIPPING & QUARANTINE

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 (TAX/ The VAT can be secured by a deposit or bank guarantee, which is refunded when DUTY) 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 Deirdre, 2019. (the value of the horse and cost of shipping). October, or is sold, the VAT will need to Geldings carry a further 11.5% Import Duty. be paid outright by the connections.

19 STABLING & TRAINING FACILITIES

As no training facilities are available at , 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.

21 22Russell Wilson, Seattle Seahawks Quarterback, amongst the owners’ party at Royal Ascot 2018. OWNERS’ EXPERIENCE

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 connections will be invited Ascot Racecourse 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 [email protected] 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. [email protected]

23 THE QUEEN ANNE STAKES (GROUP 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: Tur f 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

24 25 26 THE KING’S STAND STAKES (GROUP 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: Tur f 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

27 THE ST JAMES’S PALACE STAKES (GROUP 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: Tur f 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: , Good, 1m 39.06s 2015: Gleneagles, Good to Firm, 1m 38.86s 2016: , Soft, 1m 44.01s 2017: Barney Roy, Good to Firm, 1m 37.22s 2018: , Good to Firm, 1m 38.64s 2019 (pictured): Circus Maximus, Good, 1m 39.90s

28 29 30 THE PRINCE OF WALES’S STAKES (GROUP 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: Tur f 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: , 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

31 THE GOLD CUP (GROUP 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: Tur f 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: , 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 (GROUP 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: Tur f 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): , 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.

35 THE CORONATION STAKES (GROUP 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: Tur f 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: , Good to Firm, 1m 39.39s 2018: Alpha Centauri, Good to Firm, 1m 35.89s 2019 (pictured): Watch Me, Good, 1m 39.61s

36 37 3832 THE DIAMOND JUBILEE STAKES (GROUP 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: Tur f 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

39 THE KING GEORGE VI & QUEEN ELIZABETH QIPCO STAKES (GROUP 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: Tur f 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: , Good, 2m 28.13s 3yo Colts and Geldings: 8st 10lb / 55.25kg 2015: , 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 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

41 ROYAL ASCOT PATTERN & LISTED RACES 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

42 TOTAL 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.

45 Scenic 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

51 Miss 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).

53 CONTACTS

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54 OVERSEAS RACING AUTHORITIES

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