Ascot Stakes 2022 Racecard
The Ascot Stakes is a flat handicap race in Great Britain for horses aged four years or older, taking place at Ascot, although the race was moved to York in 2015 as Ascot underwent renovations.
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5:00 Tue 14 Jun ASCOT STAKES Distance: 19f 210y Age: 4yo + Prize: £51,540 Going: Good to Firm
Unsurprisingly a host arrive with claims, including last year's winner RESHOUN. Operating from the same mark, he warmed up for this with an encouraging fifth over shorter at Haydock last month and, with the cheekpieces/return to further both obvious positives, Ian Williams' charge is fancied to make a bold bid to follow up. Irish-raiders Pied Piper and Bring On The NIght are both fascinating contenders and feared, along with Coltrane and Arcadian Sunrise. |
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1. PROSCHEMA (IRE) J: James Doyle T: Dan Skelton |
7 9-12 |
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| Smart stayer on Flat for Tom Dascombe who reached a similar level over hurdles for present stable last year, winning twice at 2½m. Solid third on return in big field Haydock handicap (3m) on return in May and he's not discounted back on the level. | |||||
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2. ROCK EAGLE J: Rob Hornby T: Ralph Beckett |
7 9-11 |
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| Useful and consistent gelding who proved he retains plenty of ability when sixth behind the progressive Contact at Haydock (11.8f) last month, understandably a bit fresh on back of 14 months off. 2 lb lower now and every chance he'll be back to his best returned to further. | |||||
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3. COLTRANE (IRE) J: Callum Hutchinson T: Andrew Balding |
5 9-10 |
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| Enjoyed a cracking 3-y-o campaign, his hat-trick culminating in success in the Melrose (13.8f) at York. Seen only twice last year but firmly back on track this spring, finding only Cleveland too good in last month's Chester Cup. That may not be his limit over marathon trips. | |||||
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4. ARCADIAN SUNRISE (IRE) J: Harry Davies T: John Queally, Ireland |
8 9-9 |
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| Enjoyed a tremendous 2021, winning a big pot at the Galway Festival and York Ebor Meeting. Stayed on for fourth on his return in the Chester Cup (notably travelled well) and very promising apprentice takes off valuable 5 lb here. | |||||
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5. THEMAXWECAN (IRE) J: Adam Kirby T: Charlie & Mark Johnston |
6 9-9 |
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| Well backed to land small-field Goodwood handicap (2m) in September. However, under performed in the Cesarewitch final start and not at his best in a couple of 14f so far this campaign. Return to further a plus at least with blinkers/replacing cheekpieces. | |||||
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6. RESHOUN (FR) J: Richard Kingscote T: Ian Williams |
8 9-9 |
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| Career best when winning this second time up last term prior to find marks in the 100s rather summing him up. Ticking over nicely from easing mark of late though, fifth over inadequate trip at Haydock (11.8f) 17 days ago, and big run expected in refitted cheekpieces. | |||||
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7. MARSHALL PLAN J: Frankie Dettori T: John & Thady Gosden |
4 9-8 |
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| Useful colt who ended last year in good form on AW and ran right up to best when runner-up in 2m, AW conditions' event on Good Friday, worried out of it late on. However, career-high mark to defy up at this longer trip now. | |||||
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8. PIED PIPER J: Jamie Spencer T: Gordon Elliott, Ireland |
4 9-7 |
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| Useful on Flat for John and Thady Gosden and positive profile over hurdles, third in last season's Triumph prior to dead-heating in Aintree Grade 1 (subsequently demoted). Rates a most intriguing contender reverting back to the level. Tongue tied. | |||||
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9. WHO DARES WINS (IRE) J: Tom Marquand T: Alan King |
10 9-7 |
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| Smart dual-purpose performer at his best who won the Queen Alexandra at this meeting 2 years ago. Sings he wasn't quite the force of old on the level last summer but proved he's still capable of useful form over timber this spring. Assessor has relinquished his grip. | |||||
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10. TRIBAL ART (IRE) J: Andrea Atzeni T: Charlie & Mark Johnston |
4 9-7 |
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| Improved over long distances this season, winning on return at Nottingham before 3 good placed efforts, including when third behind Get Shirty at Hamilton (12f) last month, headed final 50 yds but keeping on. However, revised mark demands more up significantly in trip. | |||||
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11. PROTECTED GUEST J: Tom Queally T: George Margarson |
7 9-6 |
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| Quirky sort who typically carried head high but that didn't prevent him adding to recent AW wins back on turf at Nottingham (14f) in April. Never involved over 12f here since and his victories have come in single-figure fields. Passed over. | |||||
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12. GOLDEN FLAME (IRE) J: Joe Fanning T: Charlie & Mark Johnston |
4 9-6 |
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| Largely consistent stayer who ended 2021 with success from the front at Haydock (14f) in September. Better for return when second back at that venue 24 days ago but will understandably find bossing this field tougher. | |||||
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13. BRING ON THE NIGHT J: Ryan Moore T: W. P. Mullins, Ireland |
5 9-5 |
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| Two from 3 on Flat for Andre Fabre in France. Perfect start over hurdles when landing Naas maiden on belated return in February and novicey mistakes didn't aid his cause on each outing thereafter. Powerful yard have excellent record in this race and he could have plenty more to offer. | |||||
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14. GOING GONE (IRE) J: Pat Cosgrave T: Jim Boyle |
4 9-5 |
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| Ended last season on the up over 12f, winning 2 of his last 3 starts and picked up where he left to go in again at Epsom (12f) in April, digging deep under pressure. Creditable third at Newmarket (14f) has followed but this even more demanding stepping up significantly in trip. | |||||
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15. SURREY GOLD (IRE) J: Sean Levey T: Hughie Morrison |
4 9-4 |
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| Progressive sort who had conditions in his favour when landing 14f York handicap on his final start in October. Solid second on return over that trip at Goodwood and this longer trip is well worth exploring but easier ground would suit ideally. | |||||
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16. SCARAMANGA (IRE) J: Hollie Doyle T: Paul Nicholls |
7 9-4 |
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| Useful handicapper who won over 2m at Newbury in July but failed to get home at York/Newmarket thereafter last season. Not discredited on return in Grade 2 hurdle at Sandown in April but suspicion is he will come up short in this line up. | |||||
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17. LYDFORD J: Saffie Osborne T: George Boughey |
5 9-4 |
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| Progressive middle-distance handicapper on Flat for Roger Varian last term and perfect start over hurdles for Dan Skelton thereafter, landing back-to-back maiden/novice hurdles. Came up short in handicaps thereafter and has since switched yards. | |||||
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18. MAKE MY DAY (IRE) J: Rhys Clutterbuck T: Gary Moore |
6 9-3 |
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| Won 3 times on the level (twice for Ralph Beckett) and some promise over hurdles for new yard earlier this year. Solid runners-up efforts both starts over 2m so far this season and whilst this is deeper he's in with a sound each-way shout. | |||||
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19. JUST HUBERT (IRE) J: Nicola Currie T: William Muir & Chris Grassick |
6 9-2 |
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| Cashed in off reduced mark to land back-to-back 2m handicaps here/Goodwood last summer. No threat over an inadequate trip on return but never convinced with his application when well beaten at Haydock (2m) since. | |||||
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20. MOON KING (FR) J: Liam Keniry T: Charlie Longsdon |
6 9-2 |
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| Prolific staying handicapper on the level for Ralph Beckett who has developed in to a fairly useful handicapper over hurdles for his present stable, running up to best when second at Catterick (25.3f) in March. Can give a good account back on the Flat. | |||||
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Betting Forecast : 11/2 5.5 PIED PIPER, 6/1 6 BRING ON THE NIGHT, 10/1 10 ARCADIAN SUNRISE, 12/1 12 COLTRANE, 14/1 14 RESHOUN, 14/1 14 MARSHALL PLAN, 18/1 18 PROSCHEMA, 18/1 18 GOLDEN FLAME, 18/1 18 GOING GONE, 22/1 22 ROCK EAGLE, 22/1 22 MAKE MY DAY, 22/1 22 SURREY GOLD, 22/1 22 TRIBAL ART, 28/1 28 JUST HUBERT, 40/1 40 WHO DARES WINS, 40/1 40 SCARAMANGA, 40/1 40 THEMAXWECAN, 40/1 40 LYDFORD, 50/1 50 MOON KING, 66/1 66 PROTECTED GUEST |
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Ascot Stakes 2022 FAQs
What distance is the Ascot Stakes?
2 miles, 3 furlongs and 210 yards
What day of the Royal Ascot meeting is it on?
Tuesday
What time is the Ascot Stakes?
17:00
What weights are carried in the Ascot Stakes?
It is a handicap race, with weights ranging from 9 st 10 lb to 8 st
What is the purse for the Ascot Stakes?
£35,000 (2020)
Who is the leading jockey in the Ascot Stakes*?
Fran Berry (3) & Ryan Moore (3)
Who is the leading trainer in the Ascot Stakes*?
Willie Mullins (4) & Martin Pipe (4)
Who won the Ascot Stakes?
You can check out our Ascot Stakes results page here to see a List of previous winners.
