15:15 Ascot 19 Oct 2024
Queen Elizabeth II Stakes
Sponsored by Qipco | Group 1 | British Champions Mile | Class 1 | 3YO plus
Winner £655,709 - 12 ran
tracked leaders, closed on bridle to lead 2f out, pushed along and faced strong challenge over 1f out, ran on well and edged left inside last, found extra final 110 yards and forged away, gamely
rear mid-division, smooth headway well over 2f out, not clear run in close 4th 2f out, squeezed through and strongly pressed leader over 1f out, stayed on slightly hampered inside last, ridden over 110 yards out and soon held by winner, well clear of rest
wore red hood to post, handy, pushed along over 2f out, ridden in 2nd well over 1f out, soon lost position and ran on one pace, no match for front duo
mounted in chute, wore red hood and went to post early, towards rear, pushed along and headway over 2f out, ridden well over 1f out, took 4th closing stages, never a danger
wore red hood to post, in rear, closer over 2f out, switched right and pushed along in 5th well over 1f out, ridden and stayed on one pace final furlong
mid-division, pushed along over 2f out, no progress
led, pushed along and headed 2f out, gradually weakened
mid-division, pushed along and headway well over 2f out, ridden and dropped away quickly 2f out
rear mid-division, pushed along and struggling 2f out
wore red hood to post, prominent, raced alone in centre until over 2f out, pushed along and weakened 2f out
rear mid-division, ridden over 2f out, dropped away tamely and eased
Betting returns
| Type | Winnings |
|---|---|
| CSF | £9.66 (1, 3) |
| Tricast | £27.80 (1, 3, 13) |
| Win | £2.63 (1) |
| Place | £1.15 (1), £1.95 (3), £1.70 (13) |
| Swinger | £3.45 (1, 3), £2.50 (1, 13), £5.70 (3, 13) |
| Exacta | £12.50 (1, 3) |
| Trifecta | £40.30 (1, 3, 13) |
Expert Analysis
A race that was slightly lacking in depth, despite the decent-sized field, but the cream rose to the top and Charyn’s win against a classy rival can be regarded as one of the best in the whole European season.
The early pace was strong, a bit too much so for some, and it resulted in a fairly slow finish, the winner’s 27.49s equal to a 96.4% finishing speed). The signs are that the ground was at its most testing – soft tending towards heavy – for this full mile of the straight course.
CHARYN (125 here, 124 previously) seemed an improbable star of the 2024 season at its outset, and even after he won a Listed race at Doncaster in March, but that is what he has become, high-class and versatile/consistent with it.
This was probably about his best effort of all, too, tracking the pace and niggled mid-race before leading on the bridle approaching 2f out, shaken up then ridden as he was challenged 1f out, edging left but responding well and comfortably on top again by the line. Any ground between “good to firm” and “heavy” seems to come alike to him.
FACTEUR CHEVAL (120 here and previously) was right back to the level of his Group 1 win at Meydan in March, held up going well, stalking the winner after halfway and quickening alongside him approaching the final 1f, bumped soon after and no extra late on but running a fine race in defeat all told.
TAMFANA (106 here, 116 previously) was a bit below form in a race in which she could have been expected to finish alongside the runner-up at her very best, close up and with every chance until one paced in the final 1f. She has form at 10f/12f but her best efforts are all at this trip now.
DANCING GEMINI (102 here, 108 previously) ran respectably and with some encouragement for if he gets a clearer run at things next year, held up and staying on without getting in a blow.
QUDDWAH (99+ here, 114 previously) ran better than the result, looking a threat as he improved from the rear over 2f out but briefly short of room then finding little. He could be worth a try at 7f again next year.
CHECKANDCHALLENGE (88 here, 109 previously) had been fourth in this in the previous 2 years but basically finds this company a bit beyond him and weakened after not being too far back 2f out.
HENRY LONGFELLOW (88 here, 119 previously) has failed to win in 2024 and got worse rather than better since his second at Royal Ascot, doing plenty up front here and quickly beaten 2f out.
METROPOLITAN (87 here, 115 previously) was sweating and well below form after a slow start.
ICE MAX (0 here, 111 previously) went too freely close up for a long way.
LORD MASSUSUS (0 here, 109 previously)
PRAGUE (0 here, 117 previously) stopped so quickly after leading/disputing the lead racing wide that all might not have been right.
POKER FACE (0 here, 110 previously)
Video Highlights
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Replay: 15:15 Ascot 19th Oct 2024 -
Post-Race Reaction: 19th Oct 2024 -
Post-Race Reaction: 19th Oct 2024
Previous winners
| Year | Going | Ran | Winner | Draw | Age | Weight | OR | Form | Last run | Trainer (Distance) | Jockey | SP | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Soft | 11 | Big Rock | 6 | 3 | 9 3 | - | 111222 | 48 days | C H Head | Aurelien Lemaitre | 5/ 1 | 1:44.58 |
| 2022 | Good to Soft | 9 | Bayside Boy | 7 | 3 | 9 3 | - | 33-0741 | 31 days | R Varian (100 miles) | Tom Marquand | 33/ 1 | 1:45.53 |
| 2021 | Good to Soft | 10 | Baaeed | 10 | 3 | 9 1 | - | 11111 | 41 days | W J Haggas (100 miles) | Jim Crowley | 2/ 1 | 1:42.57 |
| 2020 | Soft | 14 | The Revenant | 6 | 5 | 9 4 | - | 11112-1 | 14 days | F Graffard | Pierre Boudot | 5/ 1 | 1:45.13 |
| 2019 | Heavy | 16 | King Of Change | 12 | 3 | 9 1 | - | 22-121 | 31 days | R Hannon (52 miles) | Sean Levey | 12/ 1 | 1:44.88 |
| 2018 | Soft | 13 | Roaring Lion | 15 | 3 | 9 1 | - | 513111 | 35 days | J & T Gosden (100 miles) | Oisin Murphy | 2/ 1 | 1:42.48 |
| 2017 | Soft | 15 | Persuasive | 6 | 4 | 9 1 | - | 112-532 | 14 days | J & T Gosden (100 miles) | Frankie Dettori | 8/ 1 | 1:46.13 |
| 2016 | Good | 13 | Minding | 8 | 3 | 8 12 | - | 121113 | 35 days | A P O'Brien (399 miles) | Ryan Moore | 7/ 4 | 1:38.53 |
| 2015 | Good to Soft | 9 | Solow | 2 | 5 | 9 4 | - | 1-11111 | 80 days | F Head | Maxime Guyon | 11/ 10 | 1:41.92 |
| 2014 | Heavy | 11 | Charm Spirit | 7 | 3 | 9 1 | - | 3-15111 | 34 days | F Head | Olivier Peslier | 5/ 1 | 1:46.28 |
| 2013 | Soft | 12 | Olympic Glory | 7 | 3 | 9 0 | - | 11-1022 | 34 days | R Hannon (52 miles) | Richard Hughes | 11/ 2 | 1:44.18 |
| 2012 | Soft | 8 | Excelebration | 6 | 4 | 9 3 | - | 12-1221 | 69 days | A P O'Brien (399 miles) | Joseph O'Brien | 10/ 11 | 1:42.33 |
| 2011 | Good | 8 | Frankel | 2 | 3 | 9 0 | - | 11-1111 | 80 days | Sir H R A Cecil (100 miles) | Tom Queally | 4/ 11 | 1:39.45 |
| 2010 | Good to Soft | 8 | Poet's Voice | 2 | 3 | 8 13 | - | 14-8921 | 28 days | S bin Suroor (100 miles) | Frankie Dettori | 9/ 2 | 1:39.76 |
| 2009 | Good to Firm | 4 | Rip Van Winkle | 1 | 3 | 8 13 | - | 17-4421 | 59 days | A P O'Brien (399 miles) | Johnny Murtagh | 8/ 13 | 1:38.82 |
| 2008 | Good | 7 | Raven's Pass | 1 | 3 | 8 13 | - | 242221 | 35 days | J & T Gosden (100 miles) | J Fortune | 3/ 1 | 1:38.94 |
| 2007 | Good to Soft | 10 | Ramonti | 8 | 5 | 9 3 | - | 13-2112 | 20 days | S bin Suroor (100 miles) | Frankie Dettori | 5/ 1 | 1:42.45 |
| 2006 | Good to Soft | 9 | George Washington | 7 | 3 | 8 13 | - | 111-123 | 27 days | A P O'Brien (399 miles) | Mick Kinane | 13/ 8 | 1:40.06 |
| 2005 | Good | 6 | Starcraft | 2 | 5 | 9 1 | - | 233-361 | 20 days | L M Cumani (100 miles) | Christophe Lemaire | 7/ 2 | 1:37.87 |
| 2004 | Good to Firm | 14 | Rakti | 13 | 5 | 9 1 | - | 212-185 | 14 days | M A Jarvis (100 miles) | P Robinson | 9/ 2 | 1:39.82 |
