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Rhyl Journal
5 days ago
- Sport
- Rhyl Journal
Docklands denies Rosallion in Queen Anne thriller
A strong field of 10 runners went to post for the traditional Royal Ascot curtain-raiser, with the market dominated by the first four home in last month's Lockinge Stakes at Newbury. Rosallion, who finished third at Newbury, was the 5-2 favourite to get back on the winning trail and looked set to oblige after being produced with a well-timed run by Sean Levey, but having been last out of the starting stalls before fighting his way to the front, Harry Eustace's 14-1 shot Docklands refused to bend under Australian jockey Mark Zahra and clung on by a nose. Cairo, who was sent off a 100-1 shot, was a further length and three-quarters back in third. DOCKLANDS pips ROSALLION in the Queen Anne Stakes. Congratulations to jockey Mark Zahra, trainer @H_Eustace, and all connections. #RoyalAscot — Ascot Racecourse (@Ascot) June 17, 2025 Docklands boasts a fine record at Ascot having won twice and placed four times, including when chasing home Charyn in this event 12 months ago – a run which persuaded Eustace to have another crack at the prize this year. The trainer said: 'I know everyone says this but I don't know if it will sink in for a bit! There were a lot of nerve-wracking moments during the race, I have to say. 'I wasn't happy with the pace early on, he did his usual thing and was a step slow and I kept cursing him. But he's an absolute star, he loves this racetrack and because they went slow, they probably got racing a bit further out. 'It's very special. When he was second here, we knew we were coming back for another go. 'At the furlong marker I thought Rosallion was really coming to us, but he was so brave in that last furlong. He has been frustrating, but only because I've felt he maybe deserved to win the odd race that he should have done, but luckily he loves this track.' Docklands is owned by the Australian group OTI Racing and had previously been ridden by Zahra when unplaced in last year's Hong Kong Mile, with Richard Kingscote partnering him in two British starts this term. Explaining Zahra's booking, Eustace added: 'It's just all come together, as racing does, it all happened well. I feel for Richard Kingscote who has been on him the last couple of times – there's no drama there, it's just that Mark has had this lined up for a little while. 'In a curious way, he got trapped in a pocket at Epsom and didn't have a hard race, and came here spot on. I'm glad he got beat at Epsom and won at Ascot. 'There were multiple Group One winners in there, the Guineas winners from last year, we were the most exposed horse probably, but he loves the track. That's a big, big plus – and he tries bloody hard!' Zahra admitted his Royal Ascot ride was a stop-off en route to a planned holiday in Ibiza, but the Australian pilot was delighted to make his mark at the world-famous fixture. He said: 'He just kept finding, he's a very tough horse and he obviously loves this track. Harry's done a great job and no better feeling in the world. 'Hearing all the Aussies over the fence, even though the horse is English you'd have thought he was Aussie by all the screams. What an amazing experience for unbelievable people. 'He's (Harry Eustace) been pumping me up the whole way. I just started this meeting for a trip on the way to Ibiza, so for it to turn into a massive win like this is just very special. The closer we got the more he filled me with confidence and he was right. 'Both his runs this season have been really good. I rode him in Hong Kong and just looking at him in the field, he's a completely different horse today.'
Glasgow Times
6 days ago
- Sport
- Glasgow Times
Docklands denies Rosallion in Queen Anne thriller
A strong field of 10 runners went to post for the traditional Royal Ascot curtain-raiser, with the market dominated by the first four home in last month's Lockinge Stakes at Newbury. Rosallion, who finished third at Newbury, was the 5-2 favourite to get back on the winning trail and looked set to oblige after being produced with a well-timed run by Sean Levey, but having been last out of the starting stalls before fighting his way to the front, Harry Eustace's 14-1 shot Docklands refused to bend under Australian jockey Mark Zahra and clung on by a nose. Cairo, who was sent off a 100-1 shot, was a further length and three-quarters back in third. DOCKLANDS pips ROSALLION in the Queen Anne Stakes. Congratulations to jockey Mark Zahra, trainer @H_Eustace, and all connections. #RoyalAscot — Ascot Racecourse (@Ascot) June 17, 2025 Docklands boasts a fine record at Ascot having won twice and placed four times, including when chasing home Charyn in this event 12 months ago – a run which persuaded Eustace to have another crack at the prize this year. The trainer said: 'I know everyone says this but I don't know if it will sink in for a bit! There were a lot of nerve-wracking moments during the race, I have to say. 'I wasn't happy with the pace early on, he did his usual thing and was a step slow and I kept cursing him. But he's an absolute star, he loves this racetrack and because they went slow, they probably got racing a bit further out. 'It's very special. When he was second here, we knew we were coming back for another go. 'At the furlong marker I thought Rosallion was really coming to us, but he was so brave in that last furlong. He has been frustrating, but only because I've felt he maybe deserved to win the odd race that he should have done, but luckily he loves this track.' Docklands returns to the Ascot winner's enclosure (PA) Docklands is owned by the Australian group OTI Racing and had previously been ridden by Zahra when unplaced in last year's Hong Kong Mile, with Richard Kingscote partnering him in two British starts this term. Explaining Zahra's booking, Eustace added: 'It's just all come together, as racing does, it all happened well. I feel for Richard Kingscote who has been on him the last couple of times – there's no drama there, it's just that Mark has had this lined up for a little while. 'In a curious way, he got trapped in a pocket at Epsom and didn't have a hard race, and came here spot on. I'm glad he got beat at Epsom and won at Ascot. 'There were multiple Group One winners in there, the Guineas winners from last year, we were the most exposed horse probably, but he loves the track. That's a big, big plus – and he tries bloody hard!' Zahra admitted his Royal Ascot ride was a stop-off en route to a planned holiday in Ibiza, but the Australian pilot was delighted to make his mark at the world-famous fixture. He said: 'He just kept finding, he's a very tough horse and he obviously loves this track. Harry's done a great job and no better feeling in the world. 'Hearing all the Aussies over the fence, even though the horse is English you'd have thought he was Aussie by all the screams. What an amazing experience for unbelievable people. 'He's (Harry Eustace) been pumping me up the whole way. I just started this meeting for a trip on the way to Ibiza, so for it to turn into a massive win like this is just very special. The closer we got the more he filled me with confidence and he was right. 'Both his runs this season have been really good. I rode him in Hong Kong and just looking at him in the field, he's a completely different horse today.'
South Wales Guardian
6 days ago
- Sport
- South Wales Guardian
Docklands denies Rosallion in Queen Anne thriller
A strong field of 10 runners went to post for the traditional Royal Ascot curtain-raiser, with the market dominated by the first four home in last month's Lockinge Stakes at Newbury. Rosallion, who finished third at Newbury, was the 5-2 favourite to get back on the winning trail and looked set to oblige after being produced with a well-timed run by Sean Levey, but having been last out of the starting stalls before fighting his way to the front, Harry Eustace's 14-1 shot Docklands refused to bend under Australian jockey Mark Zahra and clung on by a nose. Cairo, who was sent off a 100-1 shot, was a further length and three-quarters back in third. DOCKLANDS pips ROSALLION in the Queen Anne Stakes. Congratulations to jockey Mark Zahra, trainer @H_Eustace, and all connections. #RoyalAscot — Ascot Racecourse (@Ascot) June 17, 2025 Docklands boasts a fine record at Ascot having won twice and placed four times, including when chasing home Charyn in this event 12 months ago – a run which persuaded Eustace to have another crack at the prize this year. The trainer said: 'I know everyone says this but I don't know if it will sink in for a bit! There were a lot of nerve-wracking moments during the race, I have to say. 'I wasn't happy with the pace early on, he did his usual thing and was a step slow and I kept cursing him. But he's an absolute star, he loves this racetrack and because they went slow, they probably got racing a bit further out. 'It's very special. When he was second here, we knew we were coming back for another go. 'At the furlong marker I thought Rosallion was really coming to us, but he was so brave in that last furlong. He has been frustrating, but only because I've felt he maybe deserved to win the odd race that he should have done, but luckily he loves this track.' Docklands is owned by the Australian group OTI Racing and had previously been ridden by Zahra when unplaced in last year's Hong Kong Mile, with Richard Kingscote partnering him in two British starts this term. Explaining Zahra's booking, Eustace added: 'It's just all come together, as racing does, it all happened well. I feel for Richard Kingscote who has been on him the last couple of times – there's no drama there, it's just that Mark has had this lined up for a little while. 'In a curious way, he got trapped in a pocket at Epsom and didn't have a hard race, and came here spot on. I'm glad he got beat at Epsom and won at Ascot. 'There were multiple Group One winners in there, the Guineas winners from last year, we were the most exposed horse probably, but he loves the track. That's a big, big plus – and he tries bloody hard!' Zahra admitted his Royal Ascot ride was a stop-off en route to a planned holiday in Ibiza, but the Australian pilot was delighted to make his mark at the world-famous fixture. He said: 'He just kept finding, he's a very tough horse and he obviously loves this track. Harry's done a great job and no better feeling in the world. 'Hearing all the Aussies over the fence, even though the horse is English you'd have thought he was Aussie by all the screams. What an amazing experience for unbelievable people. 'He's (Harry Eustace) been pumping me up the whole way. I just started this meeting for a trip on the way to Ibiza, so for it to turn into a massive win like this is just very special. The closer we got the more he filled me with confidence and he was right. 'Both his runs this season have been really good. I rode him in Hong Kong and just looking at him in the field, he's a completely different horse today.'
The Irish Sun
06-06-2025
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Templegate's Derby tip: ‘He's extremely impressive and has way more to come' – My NAP on a huge day at Epsom
TEMPLEGATE tackles a massive Saturday of racing confident of smashing the bookies. The big race of the day - the year, even - is the Derby and 19 runners go to post for the 3.30 live on ITV1 - although Our man goes through every single runner and reveals his 1-2-3-4 Derby prediction in his brilliant You'll find all his picks below, so grab yourself a free bet offer and back a horse simply by clicking their odds. PRIDE OF ARRAS (3.30 Epsom, nap) He was extremely impressive when winning the Dante at York last time on just his second outing. That was his first start for nine months and he burst through the line to suggest this longer trip will be fine. His high draw could be tricky but not impossible and he has more to come. DOCKLANDS (1.35 Epsom, nb) He has some fancy Group 1 form including his second in the Queen Anne at last year's Royal Ascot. He was sent all over the globe after that with solid results and ran a solid comeback at Ascot last time. He'll be fitter for that and has won on quick and slow ground. VALVANO (4.15 Epsom, treble) He showed lots of promise last season and returned with a solid fourth at Goodwood last time. He should improve for that fitness wise and he handles any ground. Most read in Horse Racing Templegate's TV verdicts EPSOM 1.00 IF it comes up properly soft by racetime, Sparks Fly would be a cracking bet given her superb record in testing conditions. But assuming it's good to soft or quicker, ROYAL DRESS is the one to be on. She was an unlucky third in this last year before striking in this grade at The Curragh. She has since held her own in better races including when third at York last time. William Buick is an eyecatching booking too. Bermuda Longtail looked promising when beaten half a length in a York Listed contest last month and has much more to come. She gets plenty of weight for age too. Skellet progressed last season and is another who should be capable of better for Ralph Beckett. 1.35 DOCKLANDS has some fancy Group 1 form including his second in the Queen Anne at last year's Royal Ascot. He was sent all over the globe after that with solid results and ran a solid comeback at Ascot last time. He'll be fitter for that and has won on quick and slow ground. Persica didn't fire in the Lockinge last time but took a Newmarket Group 3 easily enough on comeback and has won here before. Ryan Moore's a good booking and he's a big threat. Royal Playwright gets the best part of a stone from his older rivals and didn't get the run of the race in the Dante last time. He could take a major step forward here. Royal Dubai wasn't disgraced at Ascot last time and looks the pick of the bigger prices. 2.10 AGAINST THE WIND could be the answer to this tricky puzzle. He has plenty of weight but has been running well with a Thirsk win followed by a fine York third last time. He gets away quickly so should be suited by this track. Naana's Sparkle ran a nice race at Goodwood last time when third and showed lots of pace. He looks on a fair mark. Ruby's Profit got the better of Mademoiselle in that race and they should both be right at home here too after showing a lot of boot. Tees Aggregates saves his best for Catterick so should love Epsom which is another tricky track. He may not be quite good enough to win but could be an each-way bet if you can get extra places. Blinky won a couple on the all-weather before a decent third at Chester last time. A repeat of that would put him in the place picture from what should be an ideal draw. 2.45 JER BATT always faced a tough task from a wide draw at Chester last time yet still ran a good race. He has some fine handicap form over this trip yet is still on a fair weight and the booking of Oisin Murphy is a plus. He'll be right there. Clarendon House is quirky but has enough quality to figure if he fancies it. He went well in the Group 3 Palace House at Newmarket last time. Last year's winner Dream Composer was also badly drawn at Chester latest but looked much better when second at Pontefract on comeback. He can figure again. Jm Jungle has been placed in hot York handicaps on his past two outings. He likes this trip and is a quick starter so has every chance. Vintage Clarets showed positive signs on the Knavesmire latest and is in the each-way picture too. 3.30 PRIDE OF ARRAS was a brilliant Dante winner at York and has more to come. French raider Midak looks overpriced, while Lambourn would have a say if the rain comes. And you never rule out Ryan Moore on Delacroix , especially as the jockey was simply brilliant on Minnie Hauk in the Oaks. Read my Templegate's tips FREE BETS - GET THE BEST SIGN UP DEALS AND RACING OFFERS Commercial content notice: Taking one of the offers featured in this article may result in a payment to The Sun. 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