How many Royal Ascot winners did Lester Piggott have?
If 30 British classic wins wasn’t a big enough statement of his superiority in a golden age of jockeyship through the 1950s, 60s and 70s, what about his amazing total of 116 Royal Ascot winners, casually notched up when top hats and morning dress was only required for four days in mid-June compared to five in the …
Which horse won the Queen Anne Stakes in 2014?
Toronado
Which horse has won the most Ascot Gold Cups?
Most successful horse (4 wins): Yeats – 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009.
What’s the biggest race at Ascot?
The Gold Cup
How many times has Stradivarius won the Ascot Gold Cup?
As a four-year-old he won the Yorkshire Cup, Ascot Gold Cup, a second Goodwood Cup and the Lonsdale Cup, securing a £1 million bonus for winning all four races, and ended the year by winning the British Champions Long Distance Cup….Stradivarius (horse)
| Stradivarius | |
|---|---|
| Dam | Private Life |
| Damsire | Bering |
| Sex | Stallion |
| Foaled | 28 February 2014 |
Is Stradivarius still entire?
Stradivarius is a six-year-old striking chestnut with a white blaze and four white socks. Still entire, he is from the fourth crop of foals sired by Sea The Stars, who won the 2000 Guineas, the Derby and the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe in 2009.
How much is the horse Stradivarius worth?
Stradivarius
| Sale / Hip / Type | Buyer / Consignor | Price |
|---|---|---|
| KEEJAN2018 Hip 248 | Broodmare | Bluegrass Thoroughbred Services, agent Denali Stud, for Earle I. Mack | $375,000 |
| KEENOV2019 Hip 847 | Broodmare | Cromwell Bloodstock Bluegrass Thoroughbred Services, agent | $275,000 |
Who will ride Stradivarius in the Arc?
Olivier Peslier
Is Stradivarius in the Arc?
Olivier Peslier is delighted to be on Stradivarius in the Arc (G1) at ParisLongchamp. Olivier Peslier is delighted to be on “super horse” Stradivarius in the Oct. 4 Qatar Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe (G1) at ParisLongchamp. John Gosden is a champion trainer, and I know the horse will be 100% in the Arc.”
Is Stradivarius running in the Arc?
Stradivarius remains on course for the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe despite being denied in the Prix Foy at ParisLongchamp, as Anthony Van Dyck claimed his first victory since landing last year’s Derby. But Gosden was far from disappointed by Stradivarius’ performance – and confirmed the Arc as his next target.
How much money has Stradivarius won?
His exploits have won his connections about £2.5 million in prize money – plus another £2 million in bonuses offered by Weatherbys Hamilton via their Stayers Million initiative.
Who sired Stradivarius?
Sea the Stars
How many lengths did Stradivarius win by?
10 lengths
What is Stradivarius breeding?
Age: 7 (Foaled February 28th, 2014) Sex: Chestnut Horse. Breeding: Sea The Stars (IRE) – Private Life (FR) (Bering)
How much is the Ascot Gold Cup worth?
The Ascot Gold Cup was worth £375,625 in 2021.
Who is Bjorn Nielsen?
Bjorn Nielsen (born August 2, 1957) is a U.S. and U.K.-based thoroughbred owner/breeder. He is also a hedge fund trader and investor. Nielsen began buying thoroughbreds in the early 1990s; one of his earliest purchases was the colt Assessor.
Who won the Gold Cup at Royal Ascot?
Subjectivist