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Able Friend Takes Aim at Royal Ascot Opener

The top-rated miler in the world, Able Friend, will take aim at the Queen Anne Stakes (Eng-I) June 16 when the prestigious Royal Ascot meet gets off to a flying start with three group I races.

Royal Ascot to Add Group I Sprint Next Year

Ascot Racecourse announced there will be an eighth group I race at Royal Ascot beginning next year, the name of which will be announced later.

Hot Streak Favored in King's Stand

Three-year-old sprinter Hot Streak looks to be the early favorite in the 17-horse field set for the King's Stand Stakes (Eng-I) June 17 at Royal Ascot.

Slideshow: Royal Ascot 2013

June 23, 2013
International

View the sights and races from the Royal Ascot race meet. view slideshow

Royal Ascot - Kings Stand S. Press Conference

June 18, 2013

Sole Power wins the Kings Stand Stakes. Trainer Edward Lynham and jockey Johnny Murtagh talk about the race.

'Power' Trip in the King's Stand

Sole Power wore down 11-4 favorite Shea Shea in the closing strides and won the King's Stand Stakes (Eng-I) by a neck June 18 at Royal Ascot.

Royal Ascot - Jockey Craig Newitt and Shamexpress

June 18, 2013

Jockey Craig Newitt rides Shamexpress in the Kings Stand Stakes.

Shea Shea, Reckless Abandon Top King's Stand

Impressive Al Quoz Sprint (UAE-I) winner Shea Shea will attempt to become the first South African horse to win at Royal Ascot in the King's Stand Stakes (Eng-I) on opening day June 18.

Royal Ascot: Danny O'Brien - Shamexpress

June 14, 2013
International

Trainer Danny O'Brien discusses Shamexpress, who had his final gallop in preparation for the King's Stand Stakes Tuesday at Royal Ascot. Watch Video

Royal Ascot - Zac Purton (Little Bridge)

June 19, 2012
International

Comments from Zac Purton after his winning ride on Little Bridge in the King's Stand Stakes on opening day at Royal Ascot, June 19, 2012. Watch Video

Hong Kong Raider Takes King's Stand Stakes

June 19, 2012
Thoroughbred Racing, International

Hong Kong raider Little Bridge hit the front a furlong from the wire and easily held off the late charge of Bated Breath to win the $542,500 King's Stand Stakes (Eng-I) by three-quarters of a length at Royal Ascot June 19.

Top Sprinters Square off in King's Stand

June 19, 2012
Thoroughbred Racing, International

Twenty-three of the top sprinters in Europe are set to line up in the $542,500 King's Stand Stakes (Eng-I), a five-furlong turf dash that is the second of three group I races on the opening day at Royal Ascot.

Royal Ascot - Star Witness

June 17, 2011
International

Simon Burgess talks with Danny O'Brien, trainer of Star Witness, who finished 2nd in the King Stand Stakes (Eng-1) on June 14, and scheduled to run in the Golden Jubilee Stakes (Eng-I) on June 18. Watch Video