Rhododendron leads Aidan O'Brien's Ascot bid

Rhododendron leads O'Brien's Royal Ascot team

By Timeform, Sunday 10 June 2018

Posted in: Royal Ascot News

Rhododendron will run in the Queen Anne Stakes and will spearhead a strong Aidan O'Brien team for Royal Ascot.

O'Brien has claimed the top trainer award for the last three seasons, eight times in total, and will aim to get his bid for another title off to the perfect start when saddling Lockinge Stakes winner Rhododendron in the opening race on Tuesday, the Queen Anne Stakes.

Rhododendron wins the Al Shaqab Lockinge Stakes at @NewburyRacing in a photo finish with Lightning Spear!

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O'Brien explained: "Rhododendron will go for the mile race (Queen Anne) along with Deauville.

"Gustav Klimt will go for the St James's Palace, and US Navy Flag may go for that race as well.

"Washington DC and Battle Of Jericho will probably go for the King's Stand, and Different League may go back to five (furlongs) for that race as well. Merchant Navy will go for the Diamond Jubilee.

"Lancaster Bomber will probably go for the mile-and-a-quarter (Prince of Wales's), and Murillo has the choice of the Jersey or the Commonwealth. Clear Skies may go for a mile-and-a-quarter handicap.

"Giuseppe Garibaldi won well at Leopardstown and he might go for the Queen's Vase. Sometimes they take two or three runs and then they start coming. Southern France is in that race as well, while Idaho will go for the Hardwicke."

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