Royal Ascot 2024 live: Latest day one updates and race results including St James's Palace Stakes
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2.30 Large Stone 3.05 Initiate 3.45 Large Easy-to-use System 4.25 Leading Selection of the Day: Rosallion 5.05 Pledge of Loyalty 5.40 Israr 6.15 Naquub
"William Buick Rides Guineas Winner Notable Speech"
Personally, I refrain from making equine comparisons, yet I have yet to encounter a horse that possesses the incredible abilities of Notable Speech. This horse is truly remarkable, and the manner in which it emerged victorious in the Guineas was simply awe-inspiring.
Although the way he prepared was not conventional, he exhibited an impressive burst of speed in his recent victory at Kempton and has since trained on grass at Newmarket. He's a simple and relaxed horse who performs what's necessary. Up to now, he has not displayed any weaknesses.
Marlborough's Guide To St James Palace Stakes: Horse-by-horse
Almaqam was victorious by a large margin in the Heron Stakes, displaying his preference for the damp terrain. However, the ground will be firmer in the current race, and he will need to step up his performance to come out on top.
Alyanaabi didn't perform well in the track, despite being supported to finish 5th in the 2000 Guineas. However, there's a good chance for him to shine in his next race as he will be competing in a different location for the first time in three races. He is considered a contender for the upcoming event.
Darlinghurst has won his last 4 races and is now dropping back to a mile after previously racing at 9 furlongs. He's entered into a highly competitive race so he'll need to perform well in order to be successful.
Henry Longfellow has received significant backing during the past week due to an anticipated rainfall; however, there has been little precipitation. He is a talented horse, but the present conditions may be more favorable for other competitors.
In the French 2000 Guineas, Metropolitan won from stall 1 despite being a long-shot. While not yet tested, they still need to prove themselves in this group.
Impressive Talk: Undefeated young male horse that accelerated rapidly and triumphed in the 2000 Guineas race. Although he may have had an advantageous spot on the racetrack during the event, he still remains a top contender.
Rosallion is a high-quality male horse that achieved a classy victory in the Irish equivalent race after coming in second place in the Guineas at Newmarket. He's comfortable on fast ground and is expected to be the top contender.
Without a doubt, Group 1 champion as a 2 year old, with a recent 4th place finish in the Irish 2000 Guineas. Expected to do better than last time and has potential to secure a spot in this race.
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Speech And Rosallion Set For Rematch
Hello and greetings to the live broadcasting of the opening day of Royal Ascot! The event showcases an exciting lineup of races, the most significant being the St James’s Palace Stakes starting at 4.25pm. The day promises an unpredictable and thrilling experience for viewers.
In the upcoming mile race, we'll witness an exciting competition between Notable Speech and Rosallion. These horses ranked first and second in the 2000 Guineas held last month at Newmarket. Unfortunately, Rosallion, who was trained by Richard Hannon, fell short by a length-and-a-half in that race. Interestingly, Hannon himself had a similar experience ten years ago when he saw his horse Kingman take revenge on his own Newmarket favorite - Night Of Thunder - at the Royal meeting. This time, Hannon is aiming for a turn of events in his favor.
Hannon expressed his satisfaction with Rosallion following his victory in the Irish Guineas, noting that the horse's physical appearance has improved even further.
I am extremely pleased with him and, like everyone else, I am eagerly anticipating the race as it appears to be an amazing one.
"I prefer being chosen internally rather than externally, and I believe that would be satisfactory with no room for excuses."
This could be the most significant challenge he has ever faced, and he must perform exceptionally well to achieve victory. The horse that emerges as champion will undoubtedly be exceptional, and I believe there may be around four or five other outstanding competitors in the field.
The people involved with the impressive speeches are aware of the difficult task that Rosallion represents. The upcoming race has the potential to definitively rank the horses in terms of their one-mile ability, especially with Metropolitan, the winner of France's 2000 Guineas, also participating.
Although Charlie Appleby has never been a victorious participant in the Coventry Stakes (3.50 pm), he has high hopes for his outstanding Lingfield winner, Al Qudra, who will be joining fellow stable-mate Symbol Of Honour in the six-furlong competition.
The team at Wathnan Racing have invested a lot of money and currently have three young male horses in contention. After traveling extensively, experienced rider James Doyle made the decision to ride Catalyse, who won a previous race at Hamilton that was trained by Richard Fahey. Catalyse was favored over Columnist, another horse trained by Wathnan Racing, and Electrolyte, who was trained by Archie Watson.
Aidan O'Brien's Marble Hill Stakes runner-up hopes to win again this year for River Tiber's connections. Camille Pissarro is the only horse from Ballydoyle competing in the race.
