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The Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes at Royal Ascot produced a thrilling race, followed by a memorable aftermath. Lazzat, the victorious 9-2 shot, created a spectacle by galloping riderless across the track for approximately 15 minutes following the race. This unexpected display delayed the trophy presentations after the horse unseated his jockey, James Doyle, soon after passing the finish line.
Royal Ascot Drama: Lazzat’s Unscheduled Gallop
Reflecting on the incident, Doyle remarked, “I did apologise to the king and queen when I went to collect my prize, and said I should have stayed in Pony Club a bit longer than I did. We had a good laugh about that.”
Doyle had already enjoyed a successful Royal Ascot meeting, securing three victories for Wathnan Racing, his principal employer. However, clinching a Group One win with Lazzat, a recent acquisition by Wathnan, elevated his week to new heights.

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Lazzat’s Winning Strategy
Lazzat initiated a swift start, leading a group of ten horses racing centrally on the course. Despite a strong challenge from the favored Satono Reve, ridden by JoĆ£o āMagic Manā Moreira, in the final furlong, Lazzat maintained a half-length advantage at the finish. Flora Of Bermuda, another recent purchase by Wathnan, finished third, three lengths behind.
“Itās been an amazing week and that has capped it off,” exclaimed Richard Brown, Wathnanās racing manager. “What an amazing horse race, heās locked up with the Japanese horse and theyāve gone a long way clear in a six-furlong sprint. That was an absolutely phenomenal race to watch.”
Brown added, “When you saw him [Satono Reve] come in, heās a monster walking round here but that is a very, very brave performance. Thatās two brilliant rides from James from the front.” Notably, Doyle had previously triumphed in the Chesham Stakes aboard Humidity.
Japan’s Quest for Royal Ascot Victory Continues
Japan’s search for their first Royal Ascot win remains unfulfilled. Satono Reve delivered a commendable performance, finishing just half a length behind Lazzat. However, the horse raced with a group of five contenders near the inside rail, while Lazzat commanded a larger contingent in the track’s center. A more favorable position might have altered the outcome.
Rebel’s Romance Secures Victory in Hardwicke Stakes
Charlie Appleby ended a run of 37 losses at the Royal Ascot meeting, dating back to 2022, when Rebelās Romance took to the track for the Group Two Hardwicke Stakes. Rebel’s Romance, a dependable and accomplished horse, secured a one-and-three-quarter-length victory over Al Riffa.
William Buick guided Rebelās Romance to the front more than a furlong from the finish line. The seven-time Group One victor maintained a strong pace to the end. The horse is now set to compete for an eighth Group One title in the King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes, aiming to surpass Ā£11 million in prize money.
Appleby’s Sentiments on Rebel’s Romance
“Iāve got a picture of this fellow on my bedside table, he means that much to us all,” Appleby shared. “Full credit to the horse first and foremost, and full credit to all the team. It has been a tough week and that is what you expect when you come here. It is the Olympics. You can come here thinking you are fully loaded and have great chances, and you can walk away with excuses, but thatās racing.”
“If I was coming into the last day with my last roll of the dice, he was the horse that we needed. It was a fantastic ride by William, and once he kicked for home, I knew it would take a good one to get past him. Weāve seen so often before that heās a battler, and if something comes to him, he finds again. As it happened, they didnāt get close enough.”
“Itās been a great week for Godolphin [with winners for the John Gosden and Saeed bin Suroor stables] and Iām just glad Iāve got the monkey off my back there. Itās a tough week, but itās a week youāve got to enjoy because I know how hard it is to get horses here. To win with them is just a bonus.”
Future Plans for Rebel’s Romance
As a gelding, Rebelās Romance has an extended racing future. Following the King George, the seven-year-old will likely target becoming the first three-time champion of the Breedersā Cup Turf.
“Heās kept the whole yard afloat this week and you just donāt come across these horses often in your career,” Appleby concluded. “Heās our stable favourite and always will be.”
Royal Ascot’s Leading Figures
Ryan Moore, who secured victory on Sober in the Queen Alexandra Stakes, concluded the Royal Ascot meeting as the leading jockey for an impressive 12th time, racking up seven wins. John & Thady Gosden shared the trainersā award with Aidan OāBrien, thanks to having one more runner-up finish.
The OāBrien or Gosden stable has claimed the trainersā title at the past 11 Royal Ascot meetings.