Tuesday 18 th - Saturday 22 nd June 2019 INTERNATIONAL R ACES

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1 Tuesday 18 th - Saturday 22 nd June 2019 INTERNATIONAL R ACES

2 Front Cover: Australian import Merchant Navy wins the 2018 Diamond Jubilee Stakes.

3 Above: Shang Shang Shang wins the 2018 Norfolk Stakes for the USA. CONTENTS Welcome to Ascot 2 Course Layout 4 Travel Allowances 5 International & Domestic Alliances 7 Longholes Rehabilitation 10 and Pre-training centre Nomination Procedures 12 USA Nominations 13 Medication & Doping Control / 14 Vaccination Requirements / Testing Shipping and Quarantine 18 VAT (Tax/Duty) 19 Stabling and Training Facilities 20 Owners Experience 23 The Queen Anne Stakes 24 The King s Stand Stakes 27 The St James s Palace Stakes 28 The Prince of Wales s Stakes 31 The Gold Cup 32 The Commonwealth Cup 35 The Coronation Stakes 36 The Diamond Jubilee Stakes 39 The King George VI 40 & Queen Elizabeth Stakes Royal Ascot Pattern 42 and Listed Races 2019 Contacts 54

4 WELCOME TO ASCOT There was once again a strong international flavour to Royal Ascot last year. The American team acquitted itself well with Yoshida (William Mott) beaten less than a length-anda-half in fifth in the Queen Anne Stakes whilst Shang Shang Shang became a remarkable tenth winner for Ascot regular, Wesley Ward, in the Norfolk Stakes. The King s Stand Stakes, one of the strongest sprints in the world in 2018 and won by Godolphin s Blue Point, was lit up by the ebullient and most welcome connections of Bucchero (Tim Glyshaw), and the six-year-old ran a career best fifth of 14 with three Group One winners not far in front of him. Australia was represented in the Diamond Jubilee Stakes by Redkirk Warrior (David & Ben Hayes & Tom Dabernig) and also, by association, with the formerly Australian-trained Merchant Navy, who came out on top in a truly cosmopolitan finish from City Light (France) and Bound For Nowhere (USA) on his second and final run in Europe for Aidan O Brien. Since the turn of the Millennium, we have seen 11 winners from the USA including Breeders Cup Mile winner Tepin in 2016, two from Hong Kong, and five from Australia headlined, of course, by the incomparable Black Caviar in Also of note is the remarkable Royal Ascot success Aidan O Brien has had with imports from Australia. In fact with Haradasun (2008 Queen Anne Stakes), Starspangledbanner (2010 Diamond Jubilee Stakes), So You Think (2012 Prince of Wales s Stakes) and Merchant Navy (2018 Diamond Jubilee Stakes), the Irish maestro has a 100% record in this respect. Not everyone can win, of course, and that should never detract from the excitement that seeing stars from all around the world brings to our programme. The likes of A Shin Hikari (Japan), Able Friend (Hong Kong), Treve (France), Animal Kingdom (USA) and Sixties Song (Argentina) were stars in their homelands, and took up the challenge here in recent years, for which we are tremendously grateful. For the first time in 2018, we were delighted to extend our relationship with the Breeders Cup by staging four Win & You re In Challenge races at the Royal Meeting adding to the existing opportunity presented in the King George VI & Queen Elizabeth Stakes (sponsored by QIPCO) in July. We are continuing that in 2019 and details of that, the QIPCO British Champions Series and other such racing initiatives are detailed on page seven of this brochure. Prize money is over 7.3 million once again at Royal Ascot with our summer highlight, the King George, worth 1.25 million. Details of all our summer Group One races can be found in this brochure along with details on shipping and options for stabling at our preferred base in Newmarket. The Ascot team, our associates at the International Racing Bureau, our agents around the world, and our colleagues at Great British Racing International, are here to make your trip a memorable one, and we look forward to welcoming you. Nick Smith Director of Racing & Communications 2

5 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

6 COURSE LAYOUT Ascot s round track is just under one-and-three-quarter miles in length. The round course descends from the mile-and-a-half (2400m) start into Swinley Bottom, the lowest part of the track. It then turns right-handed and joins the Old Mile course, which starts at a separate chute 1600m from the finish. The course then rises to the right-handed home turn to join the Straight Mile course. The run-in of about three furlongs (600m) rises slightly to the Winning Post. A detailed topography map is available upon request. 4

7 TRAVEL ALLOWANCES Enquiries are welcome concerning potential contributions towards the cost of transport for 115+ rated horses travelling to the UK from outside Europe to compete specifically in Group One races at Ascot. Travel incentives will not apply for horses that have been trained outside Europe but are being transferred to be campaigned in Europe in the name of a European trainer. The racecourse reserves the right to decide what does and what does not qualify for an allowance. Ascot offers connections of each travelling horse (subject to meeting the criteria above) an agreed all in travel allowance towards the cost of the venture. This sum will depend on the races being targeted, the horse s rating and its profile. It is the responsibility of the horse s connections, thereafter, to settle directly all charges incurred, including the horse shipping, personal flights, stabling, access to training facilities and general expenditure. However, assistance in organising and booking all of the above is available through the International Racing Bureau, under their contract with Ascot. Ascot provide top class raceday hospitality and badges for a reasonable number of connections accompanying any horse when the horse is racing. Above: The great Black Caviar narrowly defeats French champion Moonlight Cloud in the 2012 Diamond Jubilee Stakes. 5

8 Above: Lady Aurelia wins the 2017 King s Stand Stakes, becoming the first dual Royal Ascot winner for the USA. 6

9 INTERNATIONAL & DOMESTIC ALLIANCES QIPCO BRITISH CHAMPIONS SERIES The QIPCO British Champions Series is designed to throw the spotlight on Britain s best Flat races and will climax on 19th October 2019 with the richest fixture in British racing history, QIPCO British Champions Day at Ascot. The Series features 35 Flat races staged at ten of the UK s leading racecourses: Ascot, Doncaster, Epsom Downs, Goodwood, Haydock Park, Newbury, Newmarket s July Course, Newmarket s Rowley Mile, Sandown Park and York. It encompasses the top races at British racing s key festivals, including the QIPCO Guineas Festival at Newmarket, the Investec Derby Festival at Epsom, Royal Ascot, the Moët & Chandon July Festival, The Qatar Goodwood Festival, the Welcome to Yorkshire Ebor Festival at York and the William Hill St Leger Festival at Doncaster. BREEDERS CUP Four Royal Ascot races were designated Breeders Cup Win & You re In Challenge races for the first time last year and this will continue in This year s Breeders Cup will take place on 1st and 2nd November at Santa Anita, California. ROYAL ASCOT The Queen Anne Stakes The Prince of Wales s Stakes The Norfolk Stakes The Diamond Jubilee Stakes BREEDERS CUP The Breeders Cup Mile The Breeders Cup Turf The Breeders Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint The Breeders Cup Turf Sprint The King George VI & Queen Elizabeth Stakes (Sponsored by QIPCO) is a longstanding qualifier for the Breeders Cup Turf. For further information please contact Josh Christian, whose contact details are on page

10 KING GEORGE/JAPAN CUP The JRA offer a US$2,000,000 bonus to any horse successful in the King George who goes on to win the Japan Cup. There are also incentives for the King George winner depending on its finishing position in Tokyo. The JRA will provide transportation subsidies for invited horses and their stable staff and business class flights for Owners, Trainers and Jockeys and respective partners. SOUTH AMERICAN ALLIANCE As part of an arrangement between Ascot Racecourse and Latin American Racing Channel (LARC) in 2017, Sixties Song, the winner of the 2017 Gran Premio Latino Americano, competed in the King George at Ascot. In 2019, there will be an incentive offered to the winner of the Gran Premio Latino Americano at Club Hipico de Santiago in Santiago, Chile, to run in any race at Royal Ascot. For the third time in 2019, Ascot will host the JRA s Saddle Up For Japan initiative on site on King George Day. This sees a range of initiatives across the site to promote the country s culture, cuisine and racing. Above: 2015 Breeders Cup Mile winner Tepin makes history for the USA, becoming the first horse trained outside Europe to win the Queen Anne Stakes. 8

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12 LONGHOLES REHABILITATION AND PRE-TRAINING CENTRE, NEWMARKET 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 whilst in the UK. Situated on 220 acres and with its own private gallops it provides the perfect environment to aid a racehorse in its race preparation and recovery in peaceful surroundings. A top-class rehabilitation centre Longholes can provide a bespoke care programme to aid a horse in its fitness recuperation or from injury. The combination of a highly knowledgeable team and state-of-the-art facilities ensure your horse is treated to the highest level. State-of-the-art rehabilitation facilities include: Hydro Barn Salt Room Aqua Icelandic Water Treadmill Two ECB Hydra Spas Saltwater Hydro Therapy Units Fluid Motion High Speed Treadmill Vita Floor Plate with Solarium Also included 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 Stabling for 80 horses, with a mix of traditional and new boxes Isolation boxes Louise Cornwell Longholes, Cheveley, Newmarket, Suffolk CB8 9EJ T: +44 (0) E: office@longholes.com W: longholes.com 10

13 Longholes has established itself as one of the best equipped centres in the UK for pretraining 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 recognize 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

14 NOMINATION PROCEDURES Royal Ascot Group One races close on 30th April (29th April for American nominations) and the King George closes 11th June (10th June for American nominations). All nominations (race entries) should be made through your local Jockey Club or Racing Authority with the exception of horses trained in the USA (see page 13). Once a horse is nominated there are three further confirmation stages, the dates for which are detailed on the race pages of this brochure. Once an initial entry is made, the International Racing Bureau, contracted by Ascot, will ensure that the rest of the process is managed smoothly. They, and Ascot s other agents and international partners, are also available to assist in the initial nomination procedure, and all contact details can be found on pages

15 NOMINATIONS FOR HORSES TRAINED IN THE USA American entries need to be made directly to Weatherbys by . The address is 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 have records it might take up to two months to complete the primary course / booster for EEE / WEE. Connections of Group One / Two horses are advised to undertake this process alongside or preferably before making nominations for Royal Ascot in mid-april. Connections of other potential runners, notably those with two-year-olds, should follow this process at the same time although no early nominations are required. Please contact your shipping agent as soon as Royal Ascot becomes a tenable option for full details of what vaccinations are required. The should be copied to nick.smith@ascot.co.uk and adrian@irbracing.com The communication should include: the owner s name and full address, phone number and address; the horse s name, age, colour, sex and breeding; the trainer s name; a description of the owner s racing colours; a past performance record; the race for which it is being entered and the racecourse. Above: Happy Like A Fool and Princess Peggy (Wesley Ward) working at Ascot in

16 MEDICATION & DOPING CONTROL / VACCINATION REQUIREMENTS The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) is the sport s governing and regulatory body in Great Britain and encourages international participation in British Racing. The BHA s Rules of Racing (Rules) stipulate that international visiting horses compete on equal terms with each other and resident British horses; that is to say, they race free from the effects of Prohibited Substances, whether that be medication or other substances e.g. herbal products. General information on the BHA s equine anti-doping and controlled medication rules can be found at: Rules of Racing Manual (G) Equine Anti- Doping - Anti-Doping & Medication Control - regulation/anti-doping-medication-control/ prohibited-substances/ Overseas trainers are advised to familiarise themselves with Manual (G) because it includes important information about Prohibited Substances, and the Whereabouts requirements. Information regarding substances that are prohibited at all times and those that are prohibited on raceday (i.e. must not be present in the horse s system on raceday and must therefore be withdrawn prior to racing) is detailed in the Rules. A list of published Detection Times for commonly used therapeutic veterinary treatments can be found here: content/uploads/2018/11/bha-published- Detection-Times-updated-November-2018.pdf Please note that a Detection Time is not equivalent to a Withdrawal Time. Particular attention is drawn to the following. For further clarification please contact equine@britishhorseracing.com: 14

17 TESTING As with horses resident in Britain, overseas horses may be subject to out-of-competition testing and raceday testing at any time. The BHA may also order its own testing of the horse before departure from the country of origin. Post-arrival drug testing / whereabouts requirements In order for the BHA to conduct postarrival testing, horses shipping to race as temporary imports (from outside Britain, France, Germany, Ireland, Hong Kong, Sweden and Norway) must submit whereabouts a minimum of 14 business days before the first race in which the horse is entered 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 is not going to be in Great Britain for a minimum of ten business days prior to arrival, the trainer should contact the BHA at least 30 days prior to the intended first race to discuss the possibility of pre-departure testing. Note: a horse will not be permitted to race in Great Britain until the sample has been reported as negative. Elective Testing Elective Testing may be requested prior to racing in Great Britain. It is undertaken at the trainer s expense, and at the discretion of the BHA. Full details, including Terms and Conditions, can be found on the BHA website, or alternatively contact the Equine Health & Welfare team. Anabolic steroids (and other prohibited at all times substances) From 2015, a zero-tolerance policy towards the use of anabolic steroids and other prohibited at all times substances (such as growth hormone, EPO) applies. For further information: com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/anabolic- Steroids-Policy-June-2014.pdf Intra-articular corticosteroids stand-down period The BHA also draws trainers particular attention to Rules relating to the use of intra-articular corticosteroids close to raceday. From 2015 it is not permitted to use intra-articular corticosteroids for 14 clear days prior to raceday (see notice) uploads/2014/07/bha-notice-14-day-stand- Down-from-Racing-following-intra-articular- corticosteroid-administration-issued- November-2014.pdf 15

18 Altrenogest There is on-going work internationally regarding reports that altrenogest products (such as Regumate) contain trenbolone and/ or trendione. Both of which as anabolicandrogenic steroids are prohibited at all times substances under the BHA Rules of Racing. The BHA has issued two notices regarding the current prohibition of the use of altrenogest, trainers are also advised to check for possible updates on the BHA website prior to racing in Great Britain. com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/bha- Notice-Regumate pdf Anti-ulcer medication The BHA would also like to reiterate that ranitidine (which may be called by its trade name Zantac), used to treat gastric ulcers in some countries, is not licensed for equine use in Great Britain. With no definitive withdrawal period, a minimum of 18 days clear of the medication before racing is advised and veterinary advice should be sought before use. Other anti-ulcer medications, including omeprazole, are prohibited on raceday and therefore are subject to withdrawal prior to racing. Bisphosphonates There is a mandatory 30 stand down period from racing following the administration 16 of bisphosphonates, and they may not be administered to horses under the age of three years and six months. More information can be found at: uploads/2017/07/bha-notice-30-day-stand- Down-period-for-bisphosophonates-2017.pdf Medication declaration / Medication records The BHA requires all trainers of runners from non-exempt countries to sign a medication declaration prior to the horse being eligible to run in Great Britain (Schedule (B) 3). In addition it is a requirement of the Rules that trainers maintain a record of medicines administered to horses whilst in Great Britain. Race day restrictions Schedule (B)3 Requirements for horse to run, state that a horse must not have received any substance on the day of racing, other than normal feed and water. This Rule incorporates all supplements (including herbal supplements) or veterinary medicines administered by intravenous injection, oral syringe or directly into feed, or administered by any other method. Two notices are available on the BHA s website with additional information to assist trainers: Levothyroxine The BHA would not expect horses participating in these races to have been administered Levothyroxine, unless fulfilling the outlined criteria. See notice at: content/uploads/2018/11/bha-published- Detection-Times-updated-November-2018.pdf Declaration of Wind Ops The BHA draw trainers attention to a new rule (Rule (C)17C), effective 19 January 2018, which requires trainers to notify the Racing Calendar Office on each occasion a horse has had Wind Surgery, prior to it being declared to run (excepting where the horse has not raced previously). Trainers should refer to the Rules website for full details. Equine Influenza Trainers are reminded of the requirement for Equine Influenza vaccination. The Rules can be found on the BHA s Rules website: Rule (E)18 & britishhorseracing.com/orders-andrules&staticid=126683&depth=3.

19 EQUIPMENT All equipment must be named at time of declaration to run. Permissible equipment: Hood means a garment similar to blinkers, incorporating ear covers but without eye cowls. Blinkers means a garment fitted over a horse s head with holes for the eyes and ears, one or both eyeholes being fitted with cowls cutting out all vision to the rear but permitting full forward vision. Visor means a garment similar to blinkers in which one or both cowls have holes cut in them permitting limited side or rear vision. Eyeshield means a garment similar to blinkers except that in place of the eye cowls both eyes are covered with a mesh or other transparent material. Eyecover means a garment similar to blinkers except that in place of the eye cowls one eye only is completely covered by an opaque cover. Cheek Pieces means two strips of sheepskin or any other similar material or device which is attached to the cheek pieces of the bridle. Tongue Strap means any device used to tie down a horse s tongue, these must not encircle the bit and further detail about the conditions that apply to them can be found at rules.britishhorseracing.com/orders-and-rules% 26staticID=126401%26depth=3? zoom_highlight=tongue+ties Lip chains must be covered and nasal strips are not allowed. Any horse wearing nondeclared equipment on the way to the start will be withdrawn at the start by the starter. No shoes can have protrusions on the ground surface other than calkins or studs on the hind, limited to 3/8 in height. The use of American type toe-grab plates or those with a sharp flange is forbidden. Shoeing Horses Whilst in GB It is a legislative requirement for a farrier to be registered to shoe horses whilst in Great Britain. In applicable circumstances, trainers and their (international) farrier(s) are advised to contact the Farriers Registration Council ( farrier-reg.gov.uk/) well in advance of their intended visit to clarify the requirements and obtain the appropriate certification. HERE TO HELP IRB The International Racing Bureau will assist with any questions that may arise but visitors are also welcome to contact: Adrian Beaumont (IRB) Tel: +44 (0) Fax: +44 (0) Mobile: +44 (0) adrian@irbracing.com Tessa Muir Anti-Doping Manager, BHA Tel: +44 (0) Mobile: +44 (0) tmuir@britishhorseracing.com or alternatively contact the Equine Health and Welfare Department at equine@ britishhorseracing.com 17

20 SHIPPING AND 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. 18 Black Caviar embarks on her trip to the UK in 2012.

21 VAT (TAX/DUTY) Colts and fillies imported into the UK have a VAT liability of 20% of their landed value (the value of the horse and cost of shipping). Geldings carry a further 11.5% Import Duty. The VAT can be secured by a deposit or bank guarantee, which is refunded when the horse leaves the country. Ascot will assist with the administration of the bank guarantee. If the horse remains in the UK after the end of October, or is sold, the VAT will need to be paid outright by the connections. 19

22 STABLING AND TRAINING FACILITIES As no training facilities are available at Ascot Racecourse, 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 are 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 have facilitated stabling at many well known yards including Abington Place. They are 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 Agnes World (Japan); 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 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

23 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

24 22 Russell Wilson, Seattle Seahawks Quarterback, amongst the owners party at Royal Ascot 2018.

25 OWNERS EXPERIENCE The experience of Royal Ascot is like no other and, along with the team at Great British Racing International (GBRI), we are here to ensure all international connections have the best possible experience during their visit to the UK. At Royal Ascot, all international Owners and Trainers with a horse running from outside of Europe will be provided with fully catered hospitality on the day their horse runs, as well as badges for any other days that they wish to attend. All badges will be sent in advance to where each of the connections are staying in the UK and we can arrange for return car transfers to and from the racecourse if required. 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 colleagues from the International Racing Bureau (IRB). GBRI will host one of Ascot s celebrated picnics in the Owners & Trainers Car Park from Tuesday to Friday of the Royal Meeting and will ensure you are invited for any of the days you wish to attend outside of when your horse is running. They also provide a concierge service to overseas connections which include help and advice with accommodation, a bespoke itinerary of activities during your stay or even just the hiring or purchasing of your Morning Suit or Hat for Royal Ascot. There are a number of Ascot and industry hosted events in the lead up to Royal Ascot which international connections will be invited to. A full itinerary of available events will be issued upon confirmation of each set of connections travel plans, and return car transfers will also be organised accordingly. For all enquiries relating to the owners experience both during and outside of Royal Ascot, please contact either Olivia Hills, Owners and Trainers Manager at Ascot Racecourse on +44 (0) or via Olivia.hills@ascot.co.uk or Amanda Prior, Client Services and Development Manager, GBRI on +44 (0) or via aprior@greatbritishracing.com Racing at Royal Ascot is like your first taste of the Kentucky Derby. It makes you want to go back for more and win a race there. If we ever have another horse capable of being there, we ll be back for sure. It s completely different from American racing. The pageantry, it truly feels like the Sport of Kings. It s a different world. It exceeded all my expectation to be there and see it all in person, I can t compare it to anything. Justin Zayat, Zayat Racing LLC. 23

26 THE QUEEN ANNE STAKES (GROUP ONE) Date: Tuesday 18th June 2019 Nomination (Entry): 2,600 by noon on April 30th Distance: 1 mile (1,600 metres) Scratching Stage: 3,000 unless taken out by May 28th Surface: Turf Confirmation: 1,900 by noon on June 12th Total Prize Fund: 600,000 Winning Horse: 340,260 Declaration: Supplementary Nomination: by 10am on June 16th 55,000 by noon on June 12th Age Range: 4yo and upwards Latest Winners, Ground and Times: Field Safety Limit: 24 Weights: 2013: Declaration Of War, Good, 1m 38.48s 2014: Toronado, Good, 1m 37.73s Colts and Geldings: Fillies and Mares: Southern Hemisphere Allowance: 9st / 57kg 8st 11lb / 55.75kg 4yo 1lb / 0.5kg 2015: Solow, Good, 1m 37.97s 2016: Tepin, Soft, 1m 43.98s 2017: Ribchester, Good to Firm, 1m 36.60s 2018 (pictured): Accidental Agent, Good to Firm, 1m 38.85s 24

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29 THE KING S STAND STAKES (GROUP ONE) Date: Tuesday 18th June 2019 Distance: 5 furlongs (1,000 metres) Surface: Turf Total Prize Fund: 500,000 Winning Horse: 283,550 Age Range: 3yo and upwards Field Safety Limit: 24 Weights: 3yo Colts and Geldings: 8st 12lb / 56.25kg 3yo Fillies: 8st 9lb / 55kg 4yo+ Colts and Geldings: 9st 4lb / 59kg 4yo+ Fillies and Mares: 9st 1lb / 57.5kg Nomination (Entry): 2,150 by noon on April 30th Scratching Stage: 2,500 unless taken out by May 28th Confirmation: 1,600 by noon on June 12th Declaration: by 10am on June 16th Supplementary Nomination: 45,000 by noon on June 12th Latest Winners, Ground and Times: 2013: Sole Power, Good, 58.88s 2014: Sole Power, Good, 58.85s 2015: Goldream, Good to Firm, 59.11s 2016: Profitable, Soft, 1m 2.69s 2017: Lady Aurelia, Good to Firm, 57.45s 2018 (pictured): Blue Point, Good to Firm, 58.14s 27

30 THE ST JAMES S PALACE STAKES (GROUP ONE) Date: Tuesday 18th June 2019 Distance: 1 mile (1,600 metres) Surface: Turf Total Prize Fund: 500,000 Winning Horse: 283,550 Age Range: 3yo colts Field Safety Limit: 20 Weights: 9st / 57kg Nomination (Entry): 2,150 by noon on April 30th Scratching Stage: 2,500 unless taken out by May 28th Confirmation: 1,600 by noon on June 12th Declaration: by 10am on June 16th Supplementary Nomination: 45,000 by noon on June 12th Latest Winners, Ground and Times: 2013: Dawn Approach, Good, 1m 39.48s 2014: Kingman, Good, 1m 39.06s 2015: Gleneagles, Good to Firm, 1m 38.86s 2016: Galileo Gold, Soft, 1m 44.01s 2017: Barney Roy, Good to Firm, 1m 37.22s 2018 (pictured): Without Parole, Good to Firm, 1m 38.64s 28

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33 THE PRINCE OF WALES S STAKES (GROUP ONE) Date: Wednesday 19th June 2019 Distance: 1 mile 2 furlongs (2,000 metres) Surface: Turf Total Prize Fund: 750,000 Winning Horse: 425,325 Age Range: 4yo and upwards Field Safety Limit: 16 Weights: Colts and Geldings: 9st / 57kg Fillies and Mares: 8st 11lb / 55.75kg Southern Hemisphere Allowance: 4yo 3lb / 1.5kg Nomination (Entry): 3,200 by noon on April 30th Scratching Stage: 3,750 unless taken out by May 28th Confirmation: 2,420 by noon on June 13th Declaration: by 10am on June 17th Supplementary Nomination: 60,000 by noon on June 13th Latest Winners, Ground and Times: 2013: Al Kazeem, Good to firm, 2m 3.06s 2014: The Fugue, Good to Firm, 2m 1.90s 2015: Free Eagle, Good to Firm, 2m 5.07s 2016: My Dream Boat, Soft, 2m 11.38s 2017: Highland Reel, Good to Firm, 2m 5.04s 2018 (pictured): Poet s Word, Good to Firm, 2m 3.51s 31

34 THE GOLD CUP (GROUP ONE) Date: Thursday 20th June 2019 Distance: 2 miles 4 furlongs (4,000 metres) Surface: Turf Total Prize Fund: 500,000 Winning Horse: 283,550 Age Range: 4yo and upwards Field Safety Limit: 20 Weights: 4yo Colts and Geldings: 9st 1lb / 57.5kg 4yo Fillies: 8st 12lb / 56.25kg 5yo+ Colts and Geldings: 9st 2lb / 58kg 5yo+ Mares: 8st 13lb / 56.5kg Southern Hemisphere Allowance: 4yo 10lb / 4.5kg Nomination (Entry): 2,150 by noon on April 30th Scratching Stage: 2,500 unless taken out by May 28th Confirmation: 1,600 by noon on June 14th Declaration: by 10am on June 18th Supplementary Nomination: 45,000 by noon on June 14th Latest Winners, Ground and Times: 2013: Estimate, Good to Firm, 4m 20.51s 2014: Leading Light, Good to Firm, 4m 21.09s 2015: Trip To Paris, Good to Firm, 4m 22.61s 2016: Order Of St George, Soft, 4m 26.21s 2017: Big Orange, Good to Firm, 4m 22.40s 2018 (pictured): Stradivarius, Good to Firm, 4m 21.08s 32

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37 THE COMMONWEALTH CUP (GROUP ONE) Date: Friday 21st June 2019 Distance: 6 furlongs (1,200 metres) Surface: Turf Total Prize Fund: 500,000 Winning Horse: 283,550 Age Range: 3yo Field Safety Limit: 28 Weights: Colts and Geldings: 9st 3lb / 58.5kg Fillies: 9st / 57kg Southern Hemisphere Allowance: 10lb / 4.5 kg (see below) Nomination (Entry): 2,150 by noon on April 30th Scratching Stage: 2,500 unless taken out by May 28th Confirmation: 1,600 by noon on June 15th Declaration: by 10 am on June 19th Supplementary Nomination: 45,000 by noon on June 15th Latest Winners, Ground and Times: 2015: Muhaarar, Good to Firm, 1m 12.05s 2016: Quiet Reflection, Good to Soft, 1m 14.50s 2017: Caravaggio, Good to Firm, 1m 13.49s 2018 (pictured): Eqtidaar, Good to Firm, 1m 12.12s Southern Hemisphere Allowance The Commonwealth Cup at Royal Ascot is for three-year-old colts, geldings 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

38 THE CORONATION STAKES (GROUP ONE) Date: Friday 21st June 2019 Distance: 1 mile (1,600 metres) Surface: Turf Total Prize Fund: 500,000 Winning Horse: 283,550 Age Range: 3yo fillies Field Safety Limit: 20 Weights: 9st / 57kg Nomination (Entry): 2,150 by noon on April 30th Scratching Stage: 2,500 unless taken out by May 28th Confirmation: 1,600 by noon on June 15th Declaration: by 10am on June 19th Supplementary Nomination: 45,000 by noon on June 15th Latest Winners, Ground and Times: 2013: Sky Lantern, Good to Firm, 1m 39.75s 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: Winter, Good to Firm, 1m 39.39s 2018 (pictured): Alpha Centauri, Good to Firm, 1m 35.89s 36

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41 THE DIAMOND JUBILEE STAKES (GROUP ONE) Date: Saturday 22nd June 2019 Distance: 6 furlongs (1,200 metres) Surface: Turf Total Prize Fund: 600,000 Winning Horse: 340,260 Age Range: 4yo and upwards Field Safety Limit: 24 Weights: Colts and Geldings: 9st 3lb / 58.5kg Fillies: 9st / 57kg Nomination (Entry): 2,600 by noon on April 30th Scratching Stage: 3,000 unless taken out by May 28th Confirmation: 1,900 by noon on June 17th Declaration: by 10am on June 20th Supplementary Nomination: 55,000 by noon on June 17th Latest Winners, Ground and Times: 2013: Lethal Force, Good to firm, 1m 13.36s 2014: Slade Power, Good to Firm, 1m 12.40s 2015: Undrafted, Good to Firm, 1m 12.69s 2016: Twilight Son, Good to Soft, 1m 13.84s 2017: The Tin Man, Good to Firm, 1m 12.02s 2018 (pictured): Merchant Navy, Good to Firm, 1m 12.09s 39

42 THE KING GEORGE VI & QUEEN ELIZABETH STAKES SPONSORED BY QIPCO (GROUP ONE) Date: Saturday 27th July 2019 Distance: 1 mile 4 furlongs (2,400 metres) Surface: Turf Total Prize Fund: 1,250,000 Winning Horse: 708,875 Age Range: 3yo and upwards Field Safety Limit: 19 Weights: 3yo Colts and Geldings: 8st 10lb / 55.25kg 3yo Fillies: 8st 7lb / 54kg 4yo+ Colts and Geldings: 9st 7lb / 60.25kg 4yo+ Fillies and Mares: 9st 4lb / 59kg Southern Hemisphere Allowance: 4yo 4lb / 1.75kg Nomination (Entry): 5,450 by noon on June 11th Scratching Stage: 6,250 unless taken out by July 9th Confirmation: 3,925 by noon on July 22nd Declaration: by 10am on July 25th Supplementary Nomination: 80,000 by noon on July 22nd Latest Winners, Ground and Times: 2013: Novellist, Good to firm, 2m 24.60s 2014: Taghrooda, Good, 2m 28.13s 2015: Postponed, Soft, 2m 21.25s 2016: Highland Reel, Good to Firm, 2m 28.97s 2017: Enable, Good to Soft, 2m 36.22s 2018 (pictured): Poet s Word, Good to Firm, 2m 25.84s 40

43 The Hardwicke Stakes 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

44 ROYAL ASCOT PATTERN AND LISTED RACES 2019 RACE NAME TOTAL RACE VALUE GRADE RACE DATE CLOSE DATE DISTANCE AGE SEX ENTRY FEE Queen Anne Stakes 600,000 Gr 1 18 June April m 4+ 2,600* Coventry Stakes 150,000 Gr 2 18 June June f 2 1,500 King s Stand Stakes 500,000 Gr 1 18 June April f 3+ 2,150* St James s Palace Stakes 500,000 Gr 1 18 June April m 3 C 2,150* Wolferton Stakes 100,000 Listed 18 June June m 2f Queen Mary Stakes 110,000 Gr 2 19 June June f 2 F 1,100 Queen s Vase 225,000 Gr 2 19 June June m 6f 3 2,250 Duke of Cambridge Stakes 175,000 Gr 2 19 June April m 4+ F 610* Prince of Wales s Stakes 750,000 Gr 1 19 June April m 2f 4+ 3,200* Jersey Stakes 90,000 Gr 3 19 June June f Norfolk Stakes 100,000 Gr 2 20 June June f 2 1,000 Hampton Court Stakes 90,000 Gr 3 20 June June m 2f

45 RACE NAME TOTAL RACE VALUE GRADE RACE DATE CLOSE DATE DISTANCE AGE SEX ENTRY FEE Ribblesdale Stakes 200,000 Gr 2 20 June April m 4f 3 F 700* Gold Cup 500,000 Gr 1 20 June April m 4f 4+ 2,150* Albany Stakes 90,000 Gr 3 21 June June f 2 F 900 King Edward VII Stakes 225,000 Gr 2 21 June April m 4f 3 C/G 790* Commonwealth Cup 500,000 Gr 1 21 June April f 3 2,150* Coronation Stakes 500,000 Gr 1 21 June April m 3 F 2,150* Chesham Stakes 90,000 Listed 22 June June f Hardwicke Stakes 225,000 Gr 2 22 June April m 4f * Windsor Castle Stakes 90,000 Listed 22 June June f Diamond Jubilee Stakes 600,000 Gr 1 22 June April f 4+ 2,600* *Initial Entry Fee further fees payable. Values in this brochure correct at 20 December

46 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, 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. Tepin Mark Casse, trainer, Tepin,

47 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 Novellist Andreas Wöhler, trainer. 45

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49 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 Takeover Target Black Caviar Gary Wilkie, part owner of Black Caviar. 47

50 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

51 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

52 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, Brazen Beau, 2015 (second). Undrafted Brazen Beau 50

53 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. Teruya Yoshida (Shadai Farm), owner of Heart s Cry, third in the 2006 King George. Heart s Cry (third) 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, Little Bridge 51

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55 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, If other Americans could see how big Royal Ascot is, they would know it s an honour to compete there. Lady Aurelia 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 ( ). 53

56 CONTACTS ASCOT INTERNATIONAL RACING BUREAU & OTHER AGENTS Nick Smith Director of Racing & Communications Ascot Racecourse Ascot Berkshire SL5 7JX United Kingdom Tel: +44 (0) Mobile: +44 (0) Chris Stickels Clerk of the Course Tel: +44 (0) Mobile: +44 (0) Olivia Hills Owners & Trainers Manager Tel: +44 (0) Mobile: +44 (0) United Kingdom & Europe Adrian Beaumont (IRB) Alton House 117 High Street, Newmarket, Suffolk CB8 9WL United Kingdom Tel: +44 (0) Fax: +44 (0) Mobile: +44 (0) Japan Naohiro Goda (Independent Consultant) Regent Co. Ltd, Honcho Nakano, Tokyo , Japan Tel: Fax: lem00453@nifty.ne.jp USA (Ca) Cindy Niemetz (IRB) 300 North Mountain Trail Avenue Sierre Madre, California Tel: Fax: cinraybar@aol.com USA (NY) Nick Esler Tel: +1 (561) nicesler@hotmail.com Australia Jack Petley (IRB) 102/14 Macleay Street Pomeroy. Potts Point 2011 Sydney, NSW Australia Tel: Fax: jackpetley@bigpond.net.au New Zealand Mike Dillon (IRB) 8 Lilac Close Cambridge 3434 New Zealand Tel/Fax: Mobile: mikeddillon@gmail.com South America Liz Price 2 The Mallards Great Shefford Berkshire RG17 7EJ Tel & Fax: Mobile: lizprice.racing@gmail.com Jenna Linwood Racing Executive Tel: +44 (0) Mobile: +44 (0) jenna.linwood@ascot.co.uk USA (National) Stephen Nagler (Independent Consultant) Tel: USAnominateascot@gmail.com 54

57 OVERSEAS RACING AUTHORITIES The Breeders Cup Josh Christian Sr. Director, Racing Breeders Cup Limited: Kentucky Office, 215 W Main Street, Suite 250, Lexington, KY Tel: or Fax: josh@breederscup.com The Hong Kong Jockey Club William Nader 1 Sports Road, Happy Valley, Hong Kong Tel: Fax: william.a.nader@hkjc.org.hk The Singapore Turf Club Soong Tze Ming 1 Turf Club Avenue Singapore Tel: Fax: Soong_Tze_Ming@turfclub.com.sg The Dubai Racing Club Frank Gabriel Executive Director Racing Meydan Racecourse, Al Meydan Road, Nad Al Sheba, P.O. Box 9305, Dubai United Arab Emirates Tel: frank.gabriel@dubairacingclub.com The Japan Racing Association Sachiko Terauchi Roppongi Hills Gate Tower 11-1, Roppongi 6-chome Minato-ku, Tokyo, , Japan Tel: Fax: sachiko_terauchi@jra.go.jp 55

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