Royal Ascot 2026 begins with a top-class field headed by five-time G1 winner NOTABLE SPEECH (6) who beat multiple re-opposing rivals with a 2L success in the G1 Lockinge Stakes at Newbury over this distance a month ago. Ticks all the right boxes and racing for leading connections is set to follow up. The one to beat. MORE THUNDER (5) is consistent. Runner-up in the Wokingham Heritage Handicap (1200m) here last year while finished 2L second in the aforementioned G1 Lockinge Stakes at Newbury. Rates highly. OPERA BALLO (7) scored by 2.5L the 1800m G1 Jebel Hatta at Meydan (UAE) during January before returning with an easy 3L triumph in the G2 Sandown Mile. Makes appeal. Winner of this twelve months ago DOCKLANDS (3) maintains a good record in this race. Not dismissed.
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7. Opera Ballo (7)
3. Docklands (4)
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About Royal-ascot Racecourse
Ascot Racecourse is about 10 kilometres from Windsor Castle, Berkshire, England. It hosts 26 days of racing over the year, including 18 flat racing meetings (including 13 Group 1 races) and eight National Hunt meetings (including three Grade 1 races). Royal Ascot, headlined by the Gold Cup, is a major highlight.
