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Yahoo
5 hours ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Royal Ascot is 'heaven on earth' for shock winner Cercene's trainer
Cercene and Time for Sandals sprang huge surprises on the penultimate day of Royal Ascot (BENJAMIN CREMEL) Cercene and Time for Sandals brought smiles to the faces of bookmakers on the fourth day of Royal Ascot on Friday springing huge shocks in the two Group One races. Cercene was at 33/1 the longest price winner ever in the Coronation Stakes, she showed real grit under Gary Carroll to battle back to overcome French favourite Zarigana. Advertisement For Carroll and trainer Joe Murphy, who had only had one previous runner at the meeting, it was easily their most prestigious winner and comes on arguably the biggest stage. "This is 50 years of work, that's what it is, of love and care, and all for the owners we have, all our people, it's just a whole group of people together," said Murphy, who has been training since 1977. "This is heaven on Earth." For Carroll it was his third Royal Ascot winner but first ever Group One winner anywhere and due reward for flying back after riding in Ireland on Thursday. "Hugely good horses are very hard to come by and sometimes only one comes along in a lifetime and I guess mine has," he said. Advertisement Harry Eustace has got a real taste now for Group One races at Royal Ascot, having broken his duck on Tuesday he added a second in the Commonwealth Cup with Time for Sandals, a shock 25/1 winner. "I don't know it has not landed yet," said Eustace of his astonishing week. "You have to be very careful with Ascot if you get your hopes up it can bite you back." For his father James, who Harry took over from, it was "magic". "It is so wonderful," said Eustace senior, who also enjoyed success at Royal Ascot. "We tried to get Harry to go to university, we succeeded initially and he went to Edinburgh. Advertisement "He had two good years and a lot of fun before he dropped out and then took off for Australia and the racing bug bit." - 'Fantastic days' For jockey Richard Kingscote it was a seventh Royal Ascot winner, his first Group One, and ended a losing run of 67 rides at the meeting. "This means an awful lot," said Kingscote. "I have had some nice horses but this will do the world of good. "I am delighted to ride a good winner for Harry, he is a gentleman, it is a happy yard." The race had looked set up to end trainer Charlie Appleby's three year losing run at the meeting but once again it ended in disappointment -- hot favourite Shadow of Light never featured. Advertisement Willie Mullins normally associated with the Cheltenham Festival winners enclosure had quite a day. The 68-year-old Irish training legend began the day in the Royal Procession, his wife Jackie presented a trophy, and then he welcomed home his 11th Royal Ascot winner. Ryan Moore recorded his 91st Royal Ascot winner as he guided Ethical Diamond home to an impressive victory in the Duke of Edinburgh Stakes, just months after he finished fourth in the County Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival. "It is wonderful," said Mullins. "These are fantastic days. "Jackie said let us just enjoy it and to have a winner well it is the cherry on top of the cake is it not?" Advertisement Venetian Sun won the first the Group Three Albany Stakes ending O'Brien's hopes of a sweep of the two-year-old races this week. Trainer Karl Burke had described the week so far as "savage" but he had a beaming smile on his face as he walked back to the winner's enclosure. "A very special filly never had a two-year-old filly like her. She has been kicking group horses out of the way at home," said Burke, who previously won the Albany in 2020 with Dandalla. Venetian Sun, co-owned by Tony Bloom owner of Premier League side Brighton, was a second Royal Ascot winner for jockey Clifford Lee. Advertisement "It is very hard to get a winner here, you think you come here with a real chance and find you fall short," he said. "Mr Burke though gives me plenty of ammunition and this one delivered." pi/nr
France 24
6 hours ago
- Sport
- France 24
Royal Ascot is 'heaven on earth' for shock winner Cercene's trainer
Cercene was at 33/1 the longest price winner ever in the Coronation Stakes, she showed real grit under Gary Carroll to battle back to overcome French favourite Zarigana. For Carroll and trainer Joe Murphy, who had only had one previous runner at the meeting, it was easily their most prestigious winner and comes on arguably the biggest stage. "This is 50 years of work, that's what it is, of love and care, and all for the owners we have, all our people, it's just a whole group of people together," said Murphy, who has been training since 1977. "This is heaven on Earth." For Carroll it was his third Royal Ascot winner but first ever Group One winner anywhere and due reward for flying back after riding in Ireland on Thursday. "Hugely good horses are very hard to come by and sometimes only one comes along in a lifetime and I guess mine has," he said. Harry Eustace has got a real taste now for Group One races at Royal Ascot, having broken his duck on Tuesday he added a second in the Commonwealth Cup with Time for Sandals, a shock 25/1 winner. "I don't know it has not landed yet," said Eustace of his astonishing week. "You have to be very careful with Ascot if you get your hopes up it can bite you back." For his father James, who Harry took over from, it was "magic". "It is so wonderful," said Eustace senior, who also enjoyed success at Royal Ascot. "We tried to get Harry to go to university, we succeeded initially and he went to Edinburgh. "He had two good years and a lot of fun before he dropped out and then took off for Australia and the racing bug bit." - 'Fantastic days' For jockey Richard Kingscote it was a seventh Royal Ascot winner, his first Group One, and ended a losing run of 67 rides at the meeting. "This means an awful lot," said Kingscote. "I have had some nice horses but this will do the world of good. "I am delighted to ride a good winner for Harry, he is a gentleman, it is a happy yard." The race had looked set up to end trainer Charlie Appleby's three year losing run at the meeting but once again it ended in disappointment -- hot favourite Shadow of Light never featured. Willie Mullins normally associated with the Cheltenham Festival winners enclosure had quite a day. The 68-year-old Irish training legend began the day in the Royal Procession, his wife Jackie presented a trophy, and then he welcomed home his 11th Royal Ascot winner. Ryan Moore recorded his 91st Royal Ascot winner as he guided Ethical Diamond home to an impressive victory in the Duke of Edinburgh Stakes, just months after he finished fourth in the County Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival. "It is wonderful," said Mullins. "These are fantastic days. "Jackie said let us just enjoy it and to have a winner well it is the cherry on top of the cake is it not?" Venetian Sun won the first the Group Three Albany Stakes ending O'Brien's hopes of a sweep of the two-year-old races this week. Trainer Karl Burke had described the week so far as "savage" but he had a beaming smile on his face as he walked back to the winner's enclosure. "A very special filly never had a two-year-old filly like her. She has been kicking group horses out of the way at home," said Burke, who previously won the Albany in 2020 with Dandalla. Venetian Sun, co-owned by Tony Bloom owner of Premier League side Brighton, was a second Royal Ascot winner for jockey Clifford Lee. "It is very hard to get a winner here, you think you come here with a real chance and find you fall short," he said.
Edinburgh Live
14 hours ago
- Health
- Edinburgh Live
Reason behind Kate Middleton's last-minute pull out from Royal Ascot procession
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info Royal fans were left worried this week when Princess Kate unexpectedly withdrew from the Royal Procession at Ascot on its second day. It was revealed by Buckingham Palace insiders that an administrative error was the reason for her last-minute pullout. The Duchess of Cambridge had previously shared her cancer diagnosis in March 2024, following abdominal surgery earlier that year. After a period away from the spotlight for preventative chemotherapy, Kate announced at the beginning of the year that she was in remission and focusing on her recovery. Kate has been seen at high-profile events such as Trooping the Colour and the Order of the Garter service, and there was anticipation she would join Prince William for the traditional carriage procession from Windsor Castle to the Berkshire racecourse. However, Palace sources have stated that while Kate was "disappointed" to miss Ascot, maintaining a balanced schedule is essential for her ongoing recovery. Prince William has shown a commitment to balancing his Royal duties with supporting his wife's health. During a visit to Surplus to Supper, a food redistribution charity in Surrey, last year, he assured a staff member that he would "look after" Kate, responding "I will do, I will," as he comforted Rachel Candappa with a hand on her shoulder. William, Kate, and their children Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis retreated to Anmer Hall in Norfolk when she shared her cancer news in a heartfelt video. The family celebrated Father's Day with two snaps on social media, captioned: "Happy Father's Day, Papa (before and after! ) We love you! G, C and L" alongside a heart emoji, reports the Mirror. While Kate, now in remission, has been concentrating on her recovery, she's also been dedicated to her Early Years Initiative. The mother-of-three has delved into research aimed at enhancing the lives of infants, with The Princess's Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood backing a four-month trial of an observational tool for health visitors to better detect early signs of social and emotional development in tots. At Royal Ascot's second day, William attended solo, joining King Charles, Queen Camilla, and Prince Saud bin Khalid Al-Saud in the lead carriage. In his traditional morning suit, he presented jockey Billy Lee, aboard Ombudsman, with the trophy for winning the Prince of Wales's Stakes. The five-day Berkshire spectacle is set to draw around 250,000 attendees, with today's Ladies Day showcasing some flamboyant fashion statements.
Hindustan Times
15 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Where was Kate Middleton at Royal Ascot? Insider spills tea
Kate Middleton's arrival during the Royal Procession has become the scuttling subject of the Royal Enclosure, as Royal Ascot racegoers wonder where she is. Guests were eagerly expecting to see her by Prince William's side, especially since it was such a huge day for the couple. William was set to present the trophy for the Prince of Wales's Stakes, and close friends had been invited to join them in their box for the occasion. Among those present were property developer Thomas van Straubenzee, godfather to Princess Charlotte and his wife Lucy, who teaches at the London school once attended by Charlotte and Prince George. Also in attendance were James Meade, one of William's longtime friends from Eton, and Sam Waley-Cohen, a Grand National-winning jockey and close friend credited with helping reunite William and Kate during their brief split back in 2007. ALSO READ| Prince William makes solo appearance at Royal Ascot after Kate Middleton pulls out last minute | Photos Excitement grew around noon when Ascot officially listed Kate in the second carriage alongside William, golfer Justin Rose, and his wife, Kate. But, just 22 minutes later, an updated list was posted with the Princess of Wales' name missing. Instead, William was bumped to the first carriage alongside King Charles III, Queen Camilla, and Prince Saud bin Khalid al-Saud of Saudi Arabia. Still, William seemed upbeat, and the presence of Kate's mother, Carole Middleton, and her sister-in-law, Alizée Thevenet, reassured many that her absence wasn't cause for alarm. Insiders told Daily Mail that Kate was 'disappointed' to miss the day, adding she's working 'to find the right balance as she fully returns to public-facing engagements.' A palace source explained that 'an inaccurate version of the carriage list was issued in error' after the palace had already informed Ascot that Catherine wouldn't be attending. 'The correct list was then circulated,' they clarified to the Daily Mail. Notably, last year, the Ministry of Defence prematurely announced Catherine's attendance at a Trooping the Colour rehearsal without palace approval. ALSO READ| Kate Middleton shines in cream as she joins William, King and Queen at Garter Day after cancer treatment: Photos 'Catherine knows she should not overdo things. She is grateful that her recovery has gone well, but things have not been plain sailing. She had a busy day at Trooping the Colour at the weekend and, if she's feeling slightly under the weather, it's better that she takes it easy,' one of Kate's friends told the British outlet.
Daily Record
a day ago
- Health
- Daily Record
Prince William's emotional promise to Kate Middleton before she pulled out of Royal Ascot
Kate, 42, withdrew from the Royal Procession on the second day of Royal Ascot, with Buckingham Palace sources quick to reveal this was due to an administrative error. Royal fans expressed concern this week when Princess Kate withdrew from the Royal Procession on the second day of Ascot. She appeared to cancel her attendance at the last minute; however, Buckingham Palace sources have since clarified that an administrative error caused the change in plans. The Duchess of Cambridge disclosed her cancer diagnosis in March 2024 following abdominal surgery earlier in January of that year. Post-surgery, Kate stepped back from public duties as she underwent preventative chemotherapy. At the beginning of this year, she joyfully shared news of her remission and her focus on recuperation. Kate has been returning to public life, seen at events like Trooping the Colour and the Order of the Garter service, and was anticipated to join Prince William for the carriage procession from Windsor Castle to the Berkshire racecourse. Still, despite her absence, which disappointed the princess, ensuring a balanced itinerary is deemed vital for her ongoing recovery. Prince William remains committed to supporting his wife while fulfilling Royal responsibilities. During a visit to Surplus to Supper, a food redistribution charity in Surrey, he assured a staff member that he would "look after" Kate, who in turn entreated him to "take care" of her, reports the Mirror. "I will do, I will," William had reassured Rachel Candappa with a supportive hand on her shoulder during their conversation. The Prince of Wales, William, attended Royal Ascot without his wife, Kate, who is focusing on her recovery after sharing her cancer diagnosis in an emotional video from the family's Norfolk home, Anmer Hall. The family, including their children Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis, recently celebrated Father's Day by sharing two photos on social media, along with a heartfelt caption: "Happy Father's Day, Papa (before and after! ) We love you! G, C and L" accompanied by a heart emoji. Kate, now in remission, has been working on projects she is passionate about, including her Early Years Initiative. She has been studying research on improving the lives of young children, with The Princess's Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood funding a trial of a baby observation tool to help health visitors identify signs of social and emotional development in young children. At Royal Ascot's second day, William rode in the first Royal carriage alongside King Charles, Queen Camilla, and Prince Saud bin Khalid Al-Saud. Wearing a traditional morning suit, he presented Billy Lee, the rider of Ombudsman, with a trophy for winning the Prince of Wales's Stakes. The five-day Berkshire event is expected to draw a total of 250,000 spectators, with extravagant fashion on display on Ladies' Day.
