16:20 Royal Ascot

Wednesday 16 June 2021

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Prince Of Wales's Stakes (Group 1) (British Champions Series)

  • 4YO plus  |   Class 1  |   1m 1f 212y  |   Good to Firm  |   6 Runners  |   Turf  |   Weighed In
  • Off time: 16:22  |   Winning time: 2m 6.86s
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(3)
Horse silk
Armory40
Age: 4|  Weight: 9-0| J: J A Heffernan| T: A P O'Brien| OR:  120| D
5/2
Third in Irish Champion last season and looked as good as ever when easily landing the Huxley Stakes at Chester on return. Big player with even more to come.
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2
(2)
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Desert Encounterh25
Age: 9|  Weight: 9-0| J: Andrea Atzeni| T: D M Simcock| OR:  111| C| D
25/1
Smart gelding who has returned with a couple of respectable seconds this year but he's out of his depth in Group 1 company.
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4
(5)
Horse silk
My Oberonp117
Age: 4|  Weight: 9-0| J: Tom Marquand| T: W J Haggas| OR:  114
17/2
Took form to another level when winning Group 3 in good style at Newmarket on return and back to form when third in Group 1 at Lonchamp 17 days ago. Needs to improve if he's to compete in this.
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5
(7)
Horse silk
Sangariust20
Age: 5|  Weight: 9-0| J: C T Keane| T: Sir Michael Stoute| OR:  112| BF| CD
9/1
Has long since looked a classy type and, having landed a listed event at Lingfield in December, returned with a pleasing second of 4 in Huxley Stakes at Chester. Disappointing at Sandown subsequently.
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6
(1)
Horse silk
Audaryat221
Age: 5|  Weight: 8-11| J: W Buick| T: J R Fanshawe| OR:  117| D
10/1
Smart filly who was last seen landing the Breeders' Cup Filly and Mare Turf at Keenland 7 months ago. Might not have finished improving but race-fitness is a concern.
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7
(6)
Horse silk
Love300
Age: 4|  Weight: 8-11| J: R L Moore| T: A P O'Brien| OR:  122
11/10
Developed into a high-class filly last season, unbeaten in the 1000 Guineas, Oaks and Yorkshire Oaks. 10-month absence an obvious concern but she has the most class in this field.
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Non-Runners

3
(4)
Horse silk
Lord North81
Weight: 9-0|  Age: 5
T: J & T Gosden  J: L Dettori
NR

Forecasts

Love (11/10), Lord North (2/1), Armory (5/2), My Oberon (17/2), Sangarius (9/1), Audarya (10/1), Desert Encounter (25/1)

Verdict

ARMORY made an impressive return when landing the Huxley Stakes at Chester and, while he has a small amount to find with Love and Lord North at the weights, he has a fitness edge over that pair, so he gets the marginal vote in what should be a fascinating renewal. Audarya isn't a forlorn hope, either.

  1. ARMORY (IRE)
  2. LOVE (IRE)
  3. LORD NORTH (IRE)

Previous Winners

2024
Weight: 9-2  |Age: 4
13/8
2023
Weight: 9-2  |Age: 5
10/1
2022
Weight: 9-2  |Age: 4
5/1

Prize Money

1st: £396,970.002nd: £150,500.003rd: £75,320.004th: £37,520.005th: £18,830.006th: £9,450.00

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