Royal Ascot LIVE: Results, winners and latest updates as Frankie Dettori denied final win
Royal Ascot schedule, racecard and all the action after Frankie Dettori’s 80th win at the course
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Frankie Dettori was unable to sign off in fairytale fashion on his final day at Royal Ascot. While his book of rides on Saturday looked a promising one in his mission to add to his 81 winners at the big meeting, Dettori’s best finish of the afternoon was a fourth place with Mums Tipple in the Wokingham Stakes.
Covey was well beaten as favourite in the Jersey Stakes and Free Wind was unable to land a blow in the Hardwicke. The 52-year-old had bounced back from a disappointing first day when he went winless to enjoy some spectacular successes this week, including the Gold Cup aboard Courage Mon Ami.
The racing great arrived for his final day at Royal Ascot in the grandest possible fashion as part of the royal procession. Dettori and his wife, Catherine, were in carriage four with Jamie Snowden and his wife, Lucy.
Khaadem caused an 80-1 upset in the Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes, while Saint Lawrence returned to winning ways in the Wokingham Stakes to oblige on his first start for Archie Watson and provide Hollie Doyle with a third victory at this year’s meet.
Follow all of our coverage from the Royal Ascot 2023 below:
Frankie Dettori was out of luck on his final Royal Ascot ride as Knockbrex trailed home well beaten in the Golden Gates Stakes won by Burdett Road.
Dettori went into an early lead on Charlie Johnston’s charge, but the writing was on the wall before the turn for home and he quickly backpeddled.
That left Liberty Lane in front but he too paid for his early exertions, as Neil Callan made stealthy progress on Michael Bell’s three-year-old.
Burdett Road (20-1) went several lengths clear and the race looked over. However, a combination of tiredness and being in front on his own meant he was in danger of being caught.
Lion Of War, briefly stuck in traffic earlier in the straight, came with a late rattle but the 9-2 joint-favourite could only close to within three-quarters of a length.
Frankie Dettori denied final Royal Ascot winner as Khaadem causes 80-1 upset
While Dettori was unable to sign off in fairytale fashion, Khaadem caused an 80-1 upset in the Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes on the final day of Royal Ascot
Royal Ascot: 6:10pm - The Queen Alexandra Stakes
Royal Ascot 6.10
1 Dawn Rising (R L Moore) 2-1 Fav
2 The Grand Visir (R Kingscote) 9-1
3 Run For Oscar (Jim Crowley) 3-1
Royal Ascot
Aidan O’Brien and Ryan Moore picked up the top trainer and jockey awards for the week at Royal Ascot.
O’Brien said: “It is a privilege for us, we are in a very privileged position and really appreciate it.
“The team make it all happen for us all. We really appreciate it, it’s great to be a part of it.
“I suppose it is very hard to get away from Paddington (as highlight), he looks very different. He has come out of the race fine.
“We had plenty of placed horses too, and we have been delighted that they were placed.”
Saluting Moore, O’Brien added: “Ryan is a superstar, that’s the word that describes him best.”
Royal Ascot: 6:10pm - The Queen Alexandra Stakes
Dawn Rising wins the Queen Alexandra Stakes! A winner for the punters to finish the week at Royal Ascot.
Ryan Moore, the champion jockey, finishes with another winner.
Royal Ascot: 6:10pm - The Queen Alexandra Stakes
6:10pm - The Queen Alexandra Stakes
Dawn Rising 2/1
Run For Oscar 11/4
Stratum 9/2
The Grand Visir 17/2
Falcon Eight 17/2
Typewriter 14/1
Coltor 22/1
First Emperor 22/1
Estacas 33/1
Latest odds via BettingSites.co.uk
Royal Ascot: 5:35pm - The Golden Gates Stakes
Burdett Road wins ahead of Lion Of War and Local Dynasty (both 9/2).
Royal Ascot: 5:35pm - The Golden Gates Stakes
Frankie Dettori: “Unfortunately we didn’t win. It’s been some ride. I enjoyed every minute of it.”
Royal Ascot: 5:35pm - The Golden Gates Stakes
Burdett Road (20/1) wins the Golden Gates Stakes!
Royal Ascot: 5:35pm - The Golden Gates Stakes
Canute (4/1) has pulled up at the back of the field.
Dettori falls off the pace on Knockbrex!
Royal Ascot: 5:35pm - The Golden Gates Stakes
Frankie Dettori is riding his final race at Royal Ascot on Knockbrex.
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