Royal Ascot, is considered the Mecca of flat racing around the world with the best from the UK contesting against the best from around the world. The Royal Ascot is all about the prestige and the Gr.1 St James Palace Cup 2019 is one of those races which headline the race meeting.

 

Phoenix Of Spain:  The son of Lope De Vega is the favourite for the race after a fine run in the Gr.1 Irish 2000 Guineas (2019) where he showed a relentless turn of foot. He has some mighty competition in this race with race rivals who landed 2-4 positions will be opposing him again headlined by last year's champion 2YO, Too Darn Hot.

 

Too Darn Hot: Although he is considered hot, he's been blowing cold in his last two runs this term. He needs to step up his game in this one. 

 

King Of Comedy King Of Comedy who won the same Sandown Listed event as last year’s winner Without Parole. Godsen's other charge is in the race is Too Darn Hot.

 

Magna Grecia  English Guineas winner showed good pace and stamina when claiming victory. He was third behind the Gr.1 Irish Derby winner as well. He has the potential to take the crown. 

 

Skardu Craven Stakes winner with very solid runs in both the English and Irish 2000 Guineas but the technical snags in both runs, suggest that suggests a mile at Ascot may be on the short side for him.

 

Madhmoon: The son of Dawn Approach has had two solid runs landing 4th in the 2000 Guineas (Newmarket) before almost winning before landing the 2nd place at Epsom in the Derby. Like Skardu, he looks better with longer runs, suggesting this may be too short for the classy horse. 

 

 

Finishing List

1. Without Parole (J: Frankie Dettori T: John Gosden), 2. Ustav Klimt (J: Donnacha O'brien T: Aidan O'brien,), 3. Wootton (J: Mickael Barzalona T: H-a. Pantall), 4. Tip Two Win (J: David Probert T: Roger Teal), 5. Kings Shield (J: Oisin Murphy T: John Gosden), 6. Gabr (J: Jim Crowley T: Sir Michael Stoute), 7. Romanised (J: Shane Foley T: K. J. Condon), 8. Threeandfourpence (J: Seamie Heffernan T: Aidan O'brien), 9. U S Navy Flag (J: Ryan Moore T: Aidan O'brien)

 

Race Info: 

Distance: 7f 213yd (1,603 metres), Surface: Turf, Track: Right-handed, Qualification: Three-year-old colts, Weight: 9 st 0 lb,Purse: £538,750 (2018), 1st: £305,525