Nerud's Influence on the Breed Continues to Grow
Here we are once again following yet another John Nerud coup. He is now responsible this year alone for Arrogate, Always Dreaming, Tapwrit, Gun Runner, Classic Empire, and after today, Lady Aurelia.
Keyword: King's Stand Stakes
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Lady Aurelia Overpowers Males in King's Stand
Taking on older males for the first time proved to be no problem for Lady Aurelia as the 3-year-old daughter of Scat Daddy scored by three lengths in the King's Stand Stakes (G1) June 20 at Royal Ascot.
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Churchill Shares Royal Ascot's Opening Day Spotlight
While most of the attention "across the pond" in America is focused on Miss Temple City's appearance in the Queen Anne Stakes (G1), the Royal Ascot opening day feature for most of the locals will be the St. James's Palace (G1).
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Mott Pondering Royal Ascot for Long On Value
The Al Quoz Sprint (G1) may not be the last time the son of 2004 Florida Derby (G1) runner-up Value Plus meets the world's top turf sprinters on a straight course. His big performance now opens the door to even more prestigious events.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Slideshow: Royal Ascot 2013
View the sights and races from the Royal Ascot race meet.
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Royal Ascot - Kings Stand S. Press Conference
Sole Power wins the Kings Stand Stakes. Trainer Edward Lynham and jockey Johnny Murtagh talk about the race.
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'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.
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Royal Ascot - Jockey Craig Newitt and Shamexpress
Jockey Craig Newitt rides Shamexpress in the Kings Stand Stakes.
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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.
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Royal Ascot: Danny O'Brien - Shamexpress
Trainer Danny O'Brien discusses Shamexpress, who had his final gallop in preparation for the King's Stand Stakes Tuesday at Royal Ascot.
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Royal Ascot - Zac Purton (Little Bridge)
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.
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Hong Kong Raider Takes King's Stand Stakes
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.
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Top Sprinters Square off in King's Stand
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.
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Royal Ascot - Star Witness
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.
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Royal Ascot Interview - Tony Millard
Simon Burgess talks with Tony Millard, trainer of Sweet Sanette, who finished third in the King's Stand Stakes (Eng-I) on June 14.
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Purses Hiked for Royal Ascot Meet
Britain's Ascot Racecourse announced Jan. 6 that prize money for the 2009 royal race meeting June 16-20 has been increased.
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Miss Andretti Zooms to Victory in King's Stand
Australian star Miss Andretti roared to an impressive victory in the King's Stand Stakes (Eng-II) on Tuesday at Royal Ascot.
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King's Stand Goes to Chineur: U.S. Runner Mighty Beau Fifth
English race goers now know what their French counterparts know: That Chineur is a commendable sprinter.
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No Excuses Needed Takes Queen Anne Stakes
Irish jockey Johnny Murtagh guided Maktoum Al Maktoum's No Excuses Needed to a head win in the group II Queen Anne Stakes at Royal Ascot.
