While Houtzen (I Am Invincible) ran into trouble straight out of the barriers when stumbling at the start in the G1 King’s Stand, Blue Point (Ire) (Shamardal {USA}) had no such trouble when racing to a second G1 King’s Stand victory.

The Godolphin runner broke well from barrier one in the 1000 metre race and was comfortably tracking the leading Soldier’s Call (GB) (Showcasing {GB}) near the centre of the track while Houtzen quickly joined in up front after her stumble to be close behind the leader on the stand’s side with Battaash (Ire) (Dark Angel {Ire}) joining her.

Houtzen started fading as the field hit the 400 metre mark but the opposite was true for Blue Point, who started rolling to take over the lead. He didn’t have it easy in the run with Battaash chasing after the leader in the final 200 metres to try and reverse the previous year’s result. In the end, Blue Point again started pulling away to win by 1 ¼ lengths over Battaash with the leading Soldier’s Call staging a comeback in the final stages to finish third.

It was nearly an exact replica of last year’s top three with last year’s third place finisher Mabs Cross (GB) (Dutch Art {GB}) rounding out the top four.

“That has given me a lot of pleasure,” said Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum of Blue Point’s victory. “When you win a Group One, you are very happy. Blue Point was in Dubai during the winter and the weather there helped him. He came here a stronger horse. It is very good to get a winner at Royal Ascot. Everybody wants a horse that is able to run at Royal Ascot."

After showing speed to run with the leaders after her stumble, Houtzen faded to eight with New Zealand’s Enzo’s Lad (Testa Rossa) three spots behind her in 11th.

By former shuttle stallion Shamardal (USA), Blue Point is a half-brother to Group 2 winner Formosina (Ire) (Footstepsinthesand {GB}). The winner is undefeated in all four of his starts this year.

Lord Glitters upsets Queen Anne

In a dramatic version of the Queen Anne, it was 14-1 shot Lord Glitters (GB) (Whipper {USA}) who made a late run to win the race.

Last year’s winner Accidental Agent (GB) (Delegator {GB}) made sure he’d make headlines for another reason right at the start when he refused to leave the gate and watched the field race away down the straight. While that horse was still in the stalls, Lord Glitters broke well from the one-hole and settled last in the group running in the centre of the course.

Easy to spot, the grey was happy to let everything unfold in front of him as the two groups converged for a hectic run to the finish. Laurens (Fr) (Siyouni {Fr}) took up the lead 400 metres out and looked briefly as if she may be a winner before One Master (GB) (Fastnet Rock {Ire}) took over just outside the 200 metre mark. At the same time, Lord Glitters shot through a hole and was quick on the leader’s heels with Beat The Bank (GB) (Paco Boy {Ire}) also joining in the battle for the victory as they entered the final 100 metres.

It was a battle to the line with Lord Glitters winning by a neck over Beat The Bank to get a win after finishing second here last year. One Master was third, three quarters of a length over Holy Roman Emperor’s (Ire) son Romanised (Ire).

"This victory means everything. My dad has been in this game for 20 years and to win at Royal Ascot is the pinnacle," said Nick Turnbull, the son of owners Geoff and Sandra Turnbull.

A 6-year-old gelding, the plan for Lord Glitters is to follow a similar schedule to last year with trainer David O’Meara saying his next start will probably be the G1 Sussex Stakes in August.

Last second decision pays off for Coolmore team

Two and a half weeks after running over 2400 metres, the Circus Maximus (Galileo {Ire}) team made a bold move to cut the 3-year-old colt back to a mile in the G1 St. James’s Palace. That decision paid off when he became the first horse since Dawn Approach (Ire) (Galileo) to win the Group 1 after running in the Epsom Derby. The victory gave trainer Aidan O’Brien and Ryan Moore a double on the day.

Adding blinkers, Circus Maximus was put right behind the pacesetting Fox Champion (Ire) (Kodiac {GB}) by Ryan Moore with Phoenix Of Spain and Too Darn Hot close behind. Moore started to put pressure on his mount with 450 metres left to run as Phoenix Of Spain also made a move to go after Fox Champion, who quickly yielded to Circus Maximus inside the final 400 metres.

Too Darn Hot also made a big move to head Circus Maximus as Phoenix Of Spain gave in and started to drop back from the leader. In a gutsy display, Circus Maximus put in another burst to fight off the 2-year-old champion. The biggest threat in the final 50 metres was the fast closing King Of Comedy, who came from the back of the field and looked like he was about to nab Circus Maximus at the line when finishing second with Too Darn Hot third.

“Maria (Niarchos-Gouaze), Derrick Smith, John Magnier and Michael Tabor all decided at 11.45am at the six-day stage that they were going to supplement Circus Maximus for this race and we just ran with it,” O’Brien said.

"It is hard to believe, but we are just privileged to be a small part of it. It is a big challenge for the horse to drop back down in trip. That's why we put the blinkers on him as he didn't have much time to learn how to race back at a mile, so that helped him.”

Co-owned by Flaxman Stables and Coolmore, Circus Maximus is the first foal from two-time Royal Ascot winner Duntle (Ire) (Danehill Dancer {Ire}). This is the extended family of Group 1 VRC Darley Classic winner Delectation (Shamardal), who he shares a fourth dam with.

Arizona gives No Nay Never first Royal Ascot victory

It wasn’t as impressive as his maiden victory but Arizona (Ire) (No Nay Never {USA}) gave his sire a first Royal Ascot victory in the first 2-year-old race of the meet when winning the G2 Coventry Stakes.

Running near last in the far side pack early in the 1200 metre race down the straight, Arizona looked beat 400 metres out with the colt slow to respond to jockey Ryan Moore’s urgings. He finally switched on in the final 250 metres and made up ground on the leader but It wasn’t until 100 metres out that he took control of the race.

It looked like there may be a battle at that point before the colt pulled away to win by half a length over Threat (Ire) (Footstepsinthesand {GB}) with Guildsman (Fr) (Wootton Bassett {GB}), who was on Arizona’s side of the track, running third.

"Obviously, he has loads of speed, or he wouldn't be able to win like that, but we always thought he would be a horse who would have no problem getting seven furlongs,” trainer Aidan O’Brien.

“He could sharpen up a lot from that, but even if he does, seven furlongs should be fine. He's a fine, big horse and we'll look forward to next year. You'd imagine he will be a miler next year. He's probably quicker than he lets on, because he's still a baby, but you'd always think he'd have no problem getting seven.”

It was the 66th Royal Ascot victory for Aidan O’Brien and ninth in this race, three years after Caravaggio’s (USA) (Scat Daddy {USA}) win in 2016.

From a half-sister to Group 3 winner Fathayer (USA) (Volponi {USA}), Arizona is a grandson of Group 1 Italian Oaks winner and Italian champion Bright Generation (Ire) (Rainbow Quest {USA}). The mare is also the granddam of European 2-year-old champion Dabirsim (Fr) (Hat Trick {Jpn}) with a further three champions under Arizona’s third dam.

No Nay Never returns to Coolmore Australia this year for a stud fee of $44,000. His first crop of Australian-bred 2-year-olds hit the track this coming season.

Addeybb returns a winner in Wolferton

Fourteen months after his last win, Addeybb (Ire) (Pivotal {GB}) returned to the winner’s enclosure in a big way when closing out Day 1 of Royal Ascot with a Listed Wolferton Stakes victory over 2000 metres.

Taking on a field that looked more like a Group stakes than the Listed designation the race has, Addeybb ran into trouble early in midpack when there was some jockeying for position that pushed him wide as the field headed toward Swinley Bottom.

He was quickly settled and continued galloping a few paths off the rail in midpack. Jockey Daniel Tudhope started urging his mount to pick off horses with 450 metres left to run and inside the final 300 metres he showed a powerful turn of foot to collar the leader. There was no chance for the leading Elarqam (GB) (Frankel {GB}) to fight back with Addeybb opening up a few lengths in only 50 metres of running.

With Addeybb 2 ½ lengths in front of them, the bigger battle came for second with Magic Wand (Ire) (Galileo {Ire}) nosing out Elarqam with Latrobe (Ire) (Camelot {GB}) a short head back in fourth.

"He has won a Group Two on soft ground, but the most important thing for us is that he is back to himself and even better is that in his next race he will only have a Listed penalty. He will be going up to Group class now, but he does need this ground and I think he needs this trip too," trainer William Haggas said.

"His owner Sheikh Ahmed is a good supporter of mine and I'm delighted to win with this horse. We lost him a bit last year with the dry ground, but it was like it was written in the stars today."

By Pivotal, Addeybb is a half-brother to U.S. Grade 3 placed Meer Kat (Ire) (Red Ransom {USA}) and hails from the family of Group 1 winners Pleascach (Ire) (Teofilo {Ire}), Strategic Choice (USA) (Alleged {USA}) and Spain (USA) (Thunder Gulch {USA}).

Bren O'Brien previews Day 3 at Royal Ascot, looking at the major chances in the stakes races and those runners with connections to Australia and New Zealand.

Stradivarius eyes Gold Cup defence

The G1 Ascot Gold Cup has long loomed as the highlight of this year's Royal Ascot carnival, with Stradivarius (Ire) (Sea The Stars {Ire}) aiming to become the first horse since the legendary Yeats (Ire) (Sadler's Wells {USA}), who made it four straight wins ten years' ago, to win the famous race in consecutive years.

John Gosden's 5-year-old has established himself as the world's best stayer in an amazing last 13 months, which has featured six straight victories, all at Group 2 or Group 1 level. He was a narrow victor in this race 12 months ago and tackles a couple of emerging stars this year.

Chief amongst them is G1 Melbourne Cup winner Cross Counter (GB) (Teofilo {Ire}), who steps out to the 4000m for the first time in his career. Charlie Appleby's 4-year-old has won four of his past five starts, with the Melbourne Cup his only win at Group 1 level. His lone run this year has been in the G2 Dubai Gold Cup, where he impressed.

The other key contender is the Mark Johnston trained Dee Ex Bee (GB) (Farhh {GB}), who was runner-up in last year's G1 Derby at Epsom, during a winless 3-year-old campaign. He has returned as a 4-year-old a much better horse, winning the G3 Sagaro S. at this track in dominant fashion in May and then claiming the G3 Henry II S. at Sandown with similar ease.

Lloyd Williams has Master Of Reality (Ire) (Frankel {GB}) engaged for trainer Joseph O'Brien. The 4-year-old former French-trained galloper caused an upset on his seasonal debut in the G3 Vintage Crop S. at Navan but was beaten in the Listed Levmoss S. last time and looks to have his work cut out.

He hails from the same family as Australian stakes winner Theanswermyfriend (High Chaparral {Ire}) as does Magic Circle (Ire) (Makfi {GB}), who contested last year's Melbourne Cup.

Aidan O'Brien-trained pair Cypress Creek (Ire) (Galileo {Ire}) and Capri (Galileo {Ire}) both have connections to Melbourne Cup runner-up Bauer (Ire) (Halling {Ire}), while Called To the Bar (Ire) (Henrythenavigator {Ire}) is from a half-sister to Australian Group 1 winner He’s Your Man (Fr) (Cape Cross {Ire}).

Brazen ambition in Norfolk

The 2-year-old races this week always capture attention in Australia and New Zealand with plenty of horses by stallions who operate in this part of the world.

The G2 Norfolk S., which opens proceedings on Thursday, is no exception.

Darley's Brazen Beau, who contested the G1 Diamond Jubilee S. at this carnival four years ago, has Dubai Station (GB) in the race, while Rosemont's Starspangledbanner, who won the Golden Jubilee in 2010, has Firepower (Fr).

Sidestep, who stands at Telemon Thoroughbreds in Australia, has the French-trained colt Real Appeal (Ger), while Windsor Park's Charm Spirit (Ire) has Air Force Jet (GB) running for Joseph O'Brien and Qatar Racing.

Cool Sphere (USA) (Orb {USA}) has James McDonald on board and hails from the same family as NZ Group 3 winner Zilzie (NZ) (Generous (Ire})

Coolmore's American Pharoah (USA) has his first-ever Royal Ascot runner in Maven (USA), who is considered one of the leading chances for Wesley Ward, who won this race last year.

The clear top pick in the race is the Paddy Twomey trained Sunday Sovereign (Ire) (Equiano {Fr}), who was an impressive seven-length winner at his most recent race at Tipperary.

The Richard Fahey prepared Ventura Rebel (Ire) (Pastoral Pursuits {GB}) is afforded a chance as well off his upset win here in a short course race early last month.

Another chance at Ascot glory for blue hen Hveger

Cape of Good Hope (Galileo {Ire}) looks well poised to further enhance the reputation of Australian-bred mare Hveger (Danehill {USA}) in the G3 Hampton Court S.

The 3-year-old's full brother Highland Reel (Ire) was a winner for Aidan O'Brien in the G1 Prince of Wales at Royal Ascot two years ago, while Hveger's half brother Haradasun (Fusaichi Pegasus {Ire}) won the G1 Queen Anne S. for Aidan O'Brien 11 years ago.

Cape of Good Hope was beaten into fourth in the G1 French Derby last start but he can make amends here, with his two major rivals seemingly Fox Chairman (Ire) (Kingman {GB}) and Sangarius (GB) (Kingman {GB}), who is related to Arrowfield stallion Scissor Kick.

John Gosden's Kick On (GB), who is by Charm Spirit (Ire), and is a half to Australian Listed winner Raw Impulse (GB) (Makfi {GB}), also comes off the French Derby where he finished ninth.

Old Glory (Ire) (Frankel {GB}), also shares a connection with Australia through his Group 2 winning half-brother Assign (Ire) (Monjjeu {Ire}) who was raced by Lloyd Williams.

Williams and Joseph O'Brien have a representative here in Buckhurst (Ire) (Australia {GB}), who was third in the G3 Gallinule S. at The Curragh last time out and may find this a little tougher.

He is from the same family as stakes-winner Savile Row (NZ) (Makfi {GB}) and Group 1 placed colt Arrogant (NZ) (Ocean Park {NZ}).

Cap Francais (GB) (Frankel {GB}), who is from the family of Group 1 winner Nova Star (Iglesia) and Roseman (Ire) (Kingman {GB}), who is related to Britt’s Best (NZ) (Danehill {USA}), also share connections to local stakes winners.

McDonald has a ride in the Hampton Court aboard the Michael Bell-trained Eightsome Reel (GB) (Iffraaj {GB}).

Blue and green run in Ribblesdale

The famous Sangster colours will be in action in the G2 Ribblesdale S. in the outsider Love So Deep (Jpn) (Deep Impact {Jpn}).

Trained by Jane Chapple-Hyam and owned by a syndicate including Adam Sangster's Swettenham Stud, she was third in a Listed race at Goodwood last time out.

Swettenham Stud stallion Puissance de Lune (GB) has a full brother in the race in Queen Power (Ire) (Shamardal {USA}), who shares favouritism with the Ballydoyle hope Fleeting (Ire) (Zoffany {Ire}).

There are several others with connections to Australia including leading chance Frankellina (GB) (Frankel {GB}), who is from the same family as Goldoni (Ire) (Dylan Thomas {Ire}) and New Zealand stakes winner Brocco Babe (Brocco {USA}).

Fanny Logan (Ire) (Sea The Stars {Ire}) is from the family of Australian Group 1 winner Darazari (Ire) (Sadler's Wells {USA}), Fresnel (GB) (Sea the Stars {Ire}) is related to NZ Group winners Art Beat (NZ) (Captain Rio {GB}) and Perfect Start (NZ) (Perfectly Ready) while Star Catcher (GB) (Sea The Stars {Ire}) has recent Listed Scone Cup winner Special Missile (Smart Missile) on his pedigree page.

Two rides for K-Mac

Both of Kerrin McEvoy's rides on the day come up in the non-stakes races aboard Awe (GB) (Bated Breath {GB}) in the Britannia S. and Allmankind (GB) (Sea The Moon {Ger}) in the King George V S.

McDonald rides Almania (Ire) (Australia {GB}) in the King George and Hot Team (Ire) (Zoffany {Ire}) in the Brittania.

By Bren O'Brien

Trainer Tony Gollan is confident a gear and jockey change will make a significant difference for local hope Outback Barbie (Spirt of Boom) in Saturday's G1 Tattersall's Tiara at Eagle Farm.

Outback Barbie was scoped after her most recent start when finishing 10th in the G2 Dane Ripper S. at Eagle Farm earlier this month, with Gollan concerned about her recovery rate after a torrid run.

But while she needs a final vet clearance to be allowed to race in what is the final Group 1 of the Australian racing season on Saturday, everything is on track for her to take her place in the $500,000 feature.

"It was just bit of a lower airway problem there. We got her back to the stable and scoped her. I was bit concerned that she had such a blow out the back because she is usually such a fit mare and I was a bit disappointed in how her recovery was," Gollan told Sky Racing Radio this week.

But Gollan said her work over the past few days had given every indication that the 3-year-old had recovered.

"She's a very nice worker and a pretty nice filly really. She hasn't missed a grain in her feed tin and she worked very well Saturday morning. She was very fresh after having an easy week. She was back to where she should be this morning, just in good shape," he said.

"I am very pleased where she is at, but I was pleased with her going into the Dane Ripper, it was an unusual run for her, the way the race was run."

Gollan felt an early bump in the Dane Ripper had caused Outback Barbie to overrace, and he would remove the blinkers in order to get her to settle for Saturday's 1400m test.

He would also revert to the only jockey that has ever won on Outback Barbie, Jim Byrne, who recently returned from a long layoff.

"We'll take the blinkers off her. That will be the gear change we will make and we will throw a very familiar rider on her back in Jim Byrne, who has had a lot of success with her," Gollan said.

"She's only won the two races and Jim has ridden her more than anyone. He knows her well and knows Brisbane racing very well."

"He's been out injured. It’s good to have him back and I know she is a favourite of his and Jim will be a favourite of mine if he can get the job done on Saturday."

Gollan urged supporters of the filly to stick with her ahead of Saturday, in what will be her first run in Group 1 company against her own sex.

"I know the punters are probably getting sick of her, but I'd be fairly forgiving of her run, and I think you'll see the right filly on Saturday," he said.

Godolphin trio dominates market

Outback Barbie drew barrier one for the Tiara, while James Cummings' filly Pohutukawa (Medaglia d'Oro {USA}), squeezed her way into the field and comes out of barrier five.

Her stablemates Savatiano (Street Cry {Ire}) (15) and Multaja (Medaglia d'Oro {USA}) (13) are both drawn wider in the race. The Cummings trio are the top three in the market.

Last start winner Invincibella (I Am Invincible) drew nine, while defending champion Prompt Response (Beneteau) comes from barrier 14.

Gollan, meanwhile, holds high hopes for promising 3-year-old Vega One (Lope De Vega {Ire}) when he tackles a 3-year-old Plate over 1400m on Saturday.

Vega One has been given time off to bounce back from a difficult run when beaten in the G3 Fred Best Classic at Eagle Farm last month.

He will also have a change of jockey with Blake Shinn to take the ride.

"He's a very talented 3-year old. He's still quite raw. His best racing is ahead of him in the next 12 months. He's had a jumpout since and we've given him a month to get over that very hard run and he’ll be spot on for the weekend," he said.

Vega One will jump from barrier seven in the 10-horse field.

By Bren O'Brien

All signs point to a bright future for the Gooree-Stud bred and owned Rule The World (Hallowed Crown), who debuted with an impressive all-the-way win in the ANZ Bloodstock News Plate at Canterbury.

The Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott-trained gelding became the fifth winner but the first at metropolitan level for Darley sire Hallowed Crown, who raced in the same red and black colours.

Tim Clark set Rule The World on the pace and he booted clear to defy his rivals and a betting drift and win by 0.8l from Exceed the Stars (Star Witness) and Frosty Rocks (Your Song).

"He's a really classy individual and very typical of what Gooree breed, they are big, raw ,tough individuals. He has always shown us a lot of class and I think he’ll really go on with it for us," Bott said.

"There is no doubt he is going to be a much better 3-year-old for us, particularly when he gets up in trip. We wondered today if the shorter trip was going to be a bit sharp for him but that’s why we didn’t see him as an earlier 2-year-old."

"He has taken a bit of time to fill into that lovely big frame of his, but he is doing well now and even though it's a winter meeting, there is plenty of class about this guy and we’ll see much more from him."

His dam Pay Off Now (Danehill Dancer {Ire}) is a half-sister to the multiple stakes winner Gamble Me (Rock of Gibraltar {Ire}), who has produced a couple of stakes-placed horses herself in Major Conquest (More Than Ready {USA}) and Kinagat (Street Cry {Ire}).

It's a strong American family which harks back to his fourth dam Con Game (USA) (Buckpasser {USA}), the dam of Seeking The Gold (USA) and fellow G1 winner Fast Play (USA) (Seattle Slew {USA}).

Rule The World won two recent trials impressively, with the most recent at Randwick giving Clark the confidence that he would be a huge chance of winning on debut.

"I always thought he would be strong. I loved his last trial. When I put one around his tail before the turn in the trial, he put four on them and didn’t know what to do." Clark said.

"I was pretty confident coming here that he was the best horse in the race, but maybe it wasn't the best conditions, being 1100m but class rose to the top."

Clark is confident that Rule The World will enjoy stretching out in distance into his 3-year-old season.

"We think he’ll stretch out to a mile and maybe 2000m. He's got a really good attitude and he is a big strong strapping horse who is only going to get better as the races get longer."

The 2-year-old fillies race, the Australian Turf Club Mdn also resulted in an upset, with Betcha Flying (Uncle Mo {USA}) edging out the impressive debutante Darling Point (Lonhro).

Betcha Flying is bred and raced by the Ingham family and improved significantly on her luckless first run to win narrowly for jockey Kathy O'Hara and trainer Chris Waller.

She is out of We Betcha (Encosta de Lago), the half-sister to stakes-winner Anatola (More than Ready {USA}) and becomes the first winner from the final Australian crop of her sire.

Looking Ahead puts the spotlight on runners of interest across Australia and New Zealand. Whether they are a particularly well-bred or high-priced runner having their first or second start, a promising galloper returning to the track or a horse which has trialled particularly well, we’ll aim to give you something to follow.

On Thursday, Gerald Ryan debuts a colt behalf of Sun Stud at Wyong, where a well-related Godolphin filly looks to break her maiden, while at Warrnambool, a Redoute's Choice colt steps out for his first start for Robbie Griffiths.

Wyong Race 3, 1:20pm AEST, Casanova Oysters & Seafood Mdn, 1350m, $35,000

Judicator (Fighting Sun) makes his debut for Gerald Ryan here against the older horses in the Sun Stud colours. He is the first foal from the Domesday mare Sun Galaxy, a one-time winner, who is a full sister to the stakes winner Backgammon as well as three other winners. They hail from a Woodlands Stud family featuring the Group 3 winner Youth (Quest For Fame {GB}) and the G1 Doncaster Hcp winner Over (Dr Grace {NZ}).

He has looked pretty competitive in a couple of recent Rosehill trials, finishing third at his most recent under a good hold from Tim Clark, who takes the ride on him here at his first start.

Wyong Race 4, 1:55pm AEST, Blitz Homes Mdn, 1000m, $35,000

Caesura (Exceed And Excel) looks well-placed to break her maiden second-up from a spell having returned with a third place over the same track and distance a couple of weeks ago. She didn’t have a lot of luck there, missing the start and getting cluttered up and you’d expect her to be more forward here under Blake Shinn.

She is out of Segue (Ad Valorem {USA}), who was a three-time winner and a half-sister to Group 1 winner Viscount (Quest For Fame {GB}) and a couple other very talented gallopers in Helsinborg (Danehill {USA}) and Dangerous (Danehill {USA}). Segue's first foal was the Group 3 winner and Group 1 placed Astoria (Medaglia d'Oro {USA}).

Warrnambool Race 6, 2:30pm AEST. Mark Kirchner Food Services 2YO Mdn, 1100m, $35,000.

The stakes-placed mare Happy Hussy (Hussonet {USA}) has already produced the handy Safado (Lonhro) for Kim Waugh and has her third foal debuting on a heavy track at Warrnambool, Our Chevalier (Redoute's Choice), who is trained by Robbie Griffiths. Happy Hussy is from the family of stakes-winners So Gorgeous (Brief Truce {USA}), Sterling City (Nadeem), Tipungwuti (Fusaichi Pegasus {USA}), Wild Queen (Loup Sauvage {USA}), Telperion (Street Cry {Ire}) and Cumbria (Lake Coniston {Ire}).

Our Chevalier's trials don’t look too snappy on paper, but he closed off pretty well in his most recent effort at Pakenham, only a couple of lengths off a horse who performed well in city grade last weekend in Triton Rising (Sebring).

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