Almeraq completes return from 'horror fall' with Ascot win

BBC Sport Saturday 20 June 2026, 16:46 UTC 1 min read

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Almeraq prevails in a photo finish to beat a quality international field in the Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes at Royal Ascot.

Almeraq (PERSON) Ascot (ORG) the Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes (LOCATION) Royal Ascot (ORG)

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Royal Ascot: Almeraq steals the show in Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes after Giavellotto wins the Hardwicke Stakes Almeraq took out the feature race on the final day of action from Royal Ascot, rallying to the cause to deny international raiders Satono Reve, Joliestar and Stolen Kiss in a thrilling finish to the Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes; Orthodox won the opening Norfolk Stakes Saturday 20 June 2026 20:21, UK Almeraq got the better of a blanket finish in winning the battle of the...

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