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Hindustan Times
an hour ago
- Sport
- Hindustan Times
Horse racing-Favourite Trawlerman wins Gold Cup at Royal Ascot
ASCOT, England (Reuters) -Favourite Trawlerman, ridden by William Buick, led all the way to win Royal Ascot's headline Gold Cup in record time and make up for missing out last year on a sizzling hot Ladies Day afternoon on Thursday. The Godolphin-owned seven-year-old, runner-up last year and trained by John and Thady Gosden, beat Aidan O'Brien-trained Illinois (9-4) by seven lengths with Godolphin's Dubai Future (28-1) finishing third. Trawlerman's official time was four minutes 15.02 seconds, breaking the 2010 track record of 4:16.92 set by Gold Cup winner Rite of Passage. The race attracted eight entries, with a new winner guaranteed after O'Brien's 2024 winner Kyprios was retired in May due to injury. Former champion jockey Buick punched the air in triumph as he crossed the finish line to clinch his first Gold Cup victory and a fifth for John Gosden in the space of eight years. "He's a great horse. We tried it last year and we were only beaten by the great Kyprios. He's been such a good horse, he's so genuine," said Buick, who pulled steadily away over the final furlong. "I didn't have to touch the brakes once, he was in a nice rhythm and he was relaxed; he went on autopilot, he knows his own speed and he stays well so I was just a passenger. "First Gold Cup, it's been a long time coming and it's not an easy race to win." The Gosdens now have five wins on the board at this week's Ascot, the father and son training the St James' Palace Stakes winner Field of Gold on Tuesday as well as Ombudsman in the Prince of Wales Stakes on Wednesday. Fancied French entry Candelari, from the stable of the Aga Khan, finished sixth and 29 lengths behind the winner on his British debut. First run in 1807, the Gold Cup is a two-and-a-half-mile marathon showpiece that ranks as one of the greatest tests of stamina in flat racing and features the best staying horses in Europe. Leading jockey Ryan Moore later completed a day's treble, and chalked up his 90th Royal Ascot winner, with Trinity College winning the Hampton Court Stakes. Moore, now 10th in the all-time list of British flat jockeys with 2,595 career wins, also won the Ribblesdale Stakes with Garden of Eden and the Norfolk Stakes with Charles Darwin. The Thursday of the five-day festival that starts on Tuesday is traditionally known as Ladies Day and stands out as an afternoon mixing fashion and sport on the nation's social calendar, with King Charles in attendance. Water was handed out as temperatures hit 30 degrees Celsius, with organisers reporting 42 people had received treatment for heat-related conditions on Wednesday and one taken to hospital. (Reporting by Alan Baldwin in London, editing by Toby Davis and Pritha Sarkar)
Fox Sports
an hour ago
- Sport
- Fox Sports
Why Is Saudi Arabia Playing In the Gold Cup?
The United States men's national team's next opponent at the Concacaf Gold Cup isn't one of its usual foes — it's not even a country from the same region. It's Saudi Arabia, which pulled off one of the greatest upsets in World Cup history at Qatar 2022, when it beat Lionel Messi and eventual champions Argentina 2-1 in the group stage. But why is Saudi Arabia playing in the Concacaf Gold Cup? Here's everything you need to know about the U.S. men's next challenge: Gold Cup invites The Concacaf Gold Cup has a rich history of inviting countries from outside the North American, Central American and Caribbean regions, dating back to 1996, when Brazil competed as a guest two years after it won the World Cup at USA 1994. Despite its international prowess at the time, Brazil didn't win the Gold Cup in 1996 — in fact, no guest nation has ever won the tournament. Concacaf took a 16-year break from inviting teams to compete in the Gold Cup, but the tradition resumed in 2021 with Qatar as part of a partnership between Concacaf and the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) that was established in 2018. Saudi Arabia, which is also part of the AFC, is competing in this year's tournament as well as the 2027 edition. In total, eight nations have participated in the Gold Cup as a guest team: Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, South Africa and South Korea. Brazil (1996 and 2003) and Colombia (2000) have each finished as the runner-up in the tournament. What happened in 2022? In what has been referred to as the most shocking result in World Cup history, Saudi Arabia beat Argentina 2-1 in its group stage opener. At the time, Saudi Arabia was ranked 51st in the world by FIFA, while Argentina was ranked third and entered the tournament on a 36-match unbeaten streak. Saudi Arabia's Cinderella story was short-lived, however, as it failed to advance past the group stage after losing to Mexico and Poland in its next two matches. Saudi Arabia has already qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will be held in 16 cities across Canada, Mexico and the United States. Can they beat the USMNT? On paper, Saudi Arabia doesn't have the talent the U.S. men's national team does, but as evidenced in 2022, it's more than capable of coming up with a big result. That's especially true now that Hervé Renard is back for his second stint as Saudi Arabia's coach. Saudi Arabia beat Haiti in its opening match at the Gold Cup, while the U.S. enjoyed a 5-0 thrashing of Trinidad and Tobago in its opener. The U.S. is a +150 favorite to win the match and has +200 odds win the entire tournamnet, which is only second to Mexico (+170). Saudi Arabia is ranked 58th in the world by FIFA. The U.S. is currently ranked 16th. Want great stories delivered right to your inbox? Create or log in to your FOX Sports account , and follow leagues, teams and players to receive a personalized newsletter daily! recommended Get more from Gold Cup Follow your favorites to get information about games, news and more
South Wales Argus
2 hours ago
- Entertainment
- South Wales Argus
Stylish racegoers out in force for Royal Ascot Ladies' Day
Towering headgear inspired by Jane Austen, recycled creations and even fluttering butterflies were some of the designs worn by racing fans. In sweltering temperatures spectators swept into the famous Berkshire racecourse and later watched Trawlerman win the feature race of the week, the Gold Cup, and the King and Queen congratulate the winning jockey William Buick as they presented prizes. Milliner Viv Jenner did not waste a past creation but recycled a striking circular yellow and pink design for Ladies' Day: 'It's all about sustainable fashion, I wore this hat in 2022. 'It's been sitting in a box in storage for years and I thought rather then make a new one I'd give it a new lease of life and rework it, after finding this lovely yellow dress. 'Bringing a bit of sunshine to Royal Ascot, if we needed any more.' Milliner Viv Jenner, wearing her sustainable fashion hat, takes a selfie during Ladies' Day at Royal Ascot (Andrew Matthews/PA) The royal family were out in force for a third day of racing, with the Princess Royal and her husband, Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence, joined by Anne's daughter Zara Tindall and her husband, former England rugby star Mike Tindall, in the royal box. The King's nephew and Anne's son Peter Phillips and his partner, NHS nurse Harriet Sperling, were spotted in the parade ring greeting the King and Queen after their carriage procession arrival. The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh were also among the royal party with Princess Beatrice and her husband Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi. A racegoer modelling an Odette and Elliott hat created for fashion designer Francini Keiser (John Walton/PA) Beatrice appeared to celebrate a win soon after they arrived when Merchant won the second race of the day, the King George V Stakes. Outlandish hats were the order of the day but one racegoer was carrying a novel handbag – in the shape of a watering can. Olivia Harrell was making her first visit to Royal Ascot and was dressed head to toe in vintage finds from charity shops and said about her handbag: 'This is from Paris I bought it for just 30 euros.' The King and Queen arrive in the royal carriage (Andrew Matthews/PA) Fashion designer Francini Keiser and two models were wearing outfits inspired by the 1960s she created and they all wore distinctive hats by her friend the milliner Odette and Elliott. Ms Keiser, whose hat featured dyed swan feathers, said: 'It's my first time here it's just an extraordinary experience. All these hats are just amazing and the spirit of the people, everyone is dressed up. We're also very excited to see the racing and the King.' Princess Beatrice excitedly watches the King George V Stakes during Royal Ascot. Andrew Matthews/PA Royal Ascot stalwart Tracy Rose wore a dress and towering hat she made inspired by Georgian fashion to mark the 250th birthday of author Jane Austen. She said: 'This is a contemporary homage to the bonnet, the dress also owes something to the bonnet which could be a first and I began designing everything at the start of the year.' The Princess Royal (left) and the Duchess of Edinburgh arrive (Andrew Matthews/PA) In 2022 Mrs Rose founded the Racing For All Diversity Campaign to encourage people of all backgrounds to enjoy a day at the races. Speaking about the appeal of Royal Ascot she said: 'It's so British, it's such a party atmosphere and everybody just wants to be outstanding and have fun with their fashion, which I just love. I'm loving everybody looking wonderful.'
Glasgow Times
2 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
Stylish racegoers out in force for Royal Ascot Ladies' Day
Towering headgear inspired by Jane Austen, recycled creations and even fluttering butterflies were some of the designs worn by racing fans. In sweltering temperatures spectators swept into the famous Berkshire racecourse and later watched Trawlerman win the feature race of the week, the Gold Cup, and the King and Queen congratulate the winning jockey William Buick as they presented prizes. Milliner Viv Jenner did not waste a past creation but recycled a striking circular yellow and pink design for Ladies' Day: 'It's all about sustainable fashion, I wore this hat in 2022. 'It's been sitting in a box in storage for years and I thought rather then make a new one I'd give it a new lease of life and rework it, after finding this lovely yellow dress. 'Bringing a bit of sunshine to Royal Ascot, if we needed any more.' Milliner Viv Jenner, wearing her sustainable fashion hat, takes a selfie during Ladies' Day at Royal Ascot (Andrew Matthews/PA) The royal family were out in force for a third day of racing, with the Princess Royal and her husband, Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence, joined by Anne's daughter Zara Tindall and her husband, former England rugby star Mike Tindall, in the royal box. The King's nephew and Anne's son Peter Phillips and his partner, NHS nurse Harriet Sperling, were spotted in the parade ring greeting the King and Queen after their carriage procession arrival. The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh were also among the royal party with Princess Beatrice and her husband Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi. A racegoer modelling an Odette and Elliott hat created for fashion designer Francini Keiser (John Walton/PA) Beatrice appeared to celebrate a win soon after they arrived when Merchant won the second race of the day, the King George V Stakes. Outlandish hats were the order of the day but one racegoer was carrying a novel handbag – in the shape of a watering can. Olivia Harrell was making her first visit to Royal Ascot and was dressed head to toe in vintage finds from charity shops and said about her handbag: 'This is from Paris I bought it for just 30 euros.' The King and Queen arrive in the royal carriage (Andrew Matthews/PA) Fashion designer Francini Keiser and two models were wearing outfits inspired by the 1960s she created and they all wore distinctive hats by her friend the milliner Odette and Elliott. Ms Keiser, whose hat featured dyed swan feathers, said: 'It's my first time here it's just an extraordinary experience. All these hats are just amazing and the spirit of the people, everyone is dressed up. We're also very excited to see the racing and the King.' Princess Beatrice excitedly watches the King George V Stakes during Royal Ascot. Andrew Matthews/PA Royal Ascot stalwart Tracy Rose wore a dress and towering hat she made inspired by Georgian fashion to mark the 250th birthday of author Jane Austen. She said: 'This is a contemporary homage to the bonnet, the dress also owes something to the bonnet which could be a first and I began designing everything at the start of the year.' The Princess Royal (left) and the Duchess of Edinburgh arrive (Andrew Matthews/PA) In 2022 Mrs Rose founded the Racing For All Diversity Campaign to encourage people of all backgrounds to enjoy a day at the races. Speaking about the appeal of Royal Ascot she said: 'It's so British, it's such a party atmosphere and everybody just wants to be outstanding and have fun with their fashion, which I just love. I'm loving everybody looking wonderful.'
North Wales Chronicle
2 hours ago
- Entertainment
- North Wales Chronicle
Stylish racegoers out in force for Royal Ascot Ladies' Day
Towering headgear inspired by Jane Austen, recycled creations and even fluttering butterflies were some of the designs worn by racing fans. In sweltering temperatures spectators swept into the famous Berkshire racecourse and later watched Trawlerman win the feature race of the week, the Gold Cup, and the King and Queen congratulate the winning jockey William Buick as they presented prizes. Milliner Viv Jenner did not waste a past creation but recycled a striking circular yellow and pink design for Ladies' Day: 'It's all about sustainable fashion, I wore this hat in 2022. 'It's been sitting in a box in storage for years and I thought rather then make a new one I'd give it a new lease of life and rework it, after finding this lovely yellow dress. 'Bringing a bit of sunshine to Royal Ascot, if we needed any more.' The royal family were out in force for a third day of racing, with the Princess Royal and her husband, Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence, joined by Anne's daughter Zara Tindall and her husband, former England rugby star Mike Tindall, in the royal box. The King's nephew and Anne's son Peter Phillips and his partner, NHS nurse Harriet Sperling, were spotted in the parade ring greeting the King and Queen after their carriage procession arrival. The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh were also among the royal party with Princess Beatrice and her husband Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi. Beatrice appeared to celebrate a win soon after they arrived when Merchant won the second race of the day, the King George V Stakes. Outlandish hats were the order of the day but one racegoer was carrying a novel handbag – in the shape of a watering can. Olivia Harrell was making her first visit to Royal Ascot and was dressed head to toe in vintage finds from charity shops and said about her handbag: 'This is from Paris I bought it for just 30 euros.' Fashion designer Francini Keiser and two models were wearing outfits inspired by the 1960s she created and they all wore distinctive hats by her friend the milliner Odette and Elliott. Ms Keiser, whose hat featured dyed swan feathers, said: 'It's my first time here it's just an extraordinary experience. All these hats are just amazing and the spirit of the people, everyone is dressed up. We're also very excited to see the racing and the King.' Royal Ascot stalwart Tracy Rose wore a dress and towering hat she made inspired by Georgian fashion to mark the 250th birthday of author Jane Austen. She said: 'This is a contemporary homage to the bonnet, the dress also owes something to the bonnet which could be a first and I began designing everything at the start of the year.' In 2022 Mrs Rose founded the Racing For All Diversity Campaign to encourage people of all backgrounds to enjoy a day at the races. Speaking about the appeal of Royal Ascot she said: 'It's so British, it's such a party atmosphere and everybody just wants to be outstanding and have fun with their fashion, which I just love. I'm loving everybody looking wonderful.'
