Sheriff Bianco broke a bit slow from post 11 in the 12-horse field while Cowan broke running from the rail. With his sharp eye on Ascot, Wesley Ward prepares to unleash the first of his powerful two-year-old armory this week in Hallandale, Florida. Guide to Royal Ascot Royal Ascot 2021; Races; Tips; Odds; News; Results; Betting; Beginner's Guide; Free Bets; Wesley A. Ward said Kimari had a very good winter in South Florida, noting that she breezed five furlongs in 58 seconds from the gate one morning at Gulfstream Park West, a track with a notorious deep surface. Ward’s best chance of an 11th Royal Ascot winner could come in the shape of Norfolk Stakes contender Golden Pal, the current 8-1 second favourite … (Cowan) boke from the 1-hole and he didn’t have as tough a go as my horse.”. May 31, 2020 Despite restrictions that are now part and parcel of the new world order defined by the COVID-19 pandemic, trainer Wesley Ward is building his roster for the Royal Ascot meet. He found one when he broke new ground a decade ago and ventured from the United States to Royal Ascot … to find out more please read our Privacy Policy. SUNSHINE CITY (Windsor Castle): Ward said he took a gamble by running this Creative Cause filly for a maiden $25,000 claiming price first time out, a race she won by 1 1/2 lengths from well off the pace. “Hes very nice on the grass, he worked down in Florida and he’s better on the grass than on the dirt,” Ward said. By Nicholas Godfrey TEN winners in ten years is the estimable record of Royal Ascot’s adopted American son Wesley Ward, so when the Keeneland-based trainer suggests he has assembled his strongest team ever, it is probably worth taking notice. Wesley Ward on Norfolk Stakes hope Golden Pal: “I’m really excited about this guy.” Photo: Dan Abraham/focusonracing.com. Ward runners and winners. Share on Twitter: Tweet Share on Facebook: See more at Timeform: By Timeform, Friday 12 June 2020. Watch every race of Royal Ascot 2020 live on Sky Sports Racing (Sky 415 | Virgin 535) from Tuesday 16th June to Saturday 20th June. In his last chance to avoid a shutout week at Royal Ascot, Ward teamed with Frankie Dettori to take the Group 2 Queen Mary Stakes with 2-year-old filly Campanelle.. Dettori stalked in third on the 5-1 shot before taking the lead inside the final furlong and edging away from Sacred by three-quarters of a length. Wind the clock forward a decade, and the likeable handler sits on 10 … FLYING ALETHA (Albany). “Anytime you get a two-year-old to do that, it’s tough to run 4 1-2 from the word go and sustain. “She’s got that going on with her mentally,” Ward said. Here is a look at his seven runners, six of whom are two-year-olds. CAMPANELLE & ROYAL APPROVAL (Queen Mary): These two ran 1-2 in a five-furlong turf race at Gulfstream Park on May 31 with Campanelle beating Royal Approval by 3 1-2 lengths. Since last year’s Ascot meet, Kimari has won three of four starts with her only loss coming to the Ward-trained Four Wheel Drive in the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint. This June could see the return for Lady Aurelia as well as a number of other Ward speed stars to Berkshire and the trainer has been speaking to Racing UK about his hopes . No thanks, I want to keep the mobile site. Wesley Ward got his mojo back Saturday in a race he owns. For the first time, however, the meet at Ascot Racecourse, about 30 miles west of London, will be held without spectators. Inspired by recent news that the royal meeting might be a go behind closed doors in its traditional mid-June slot, Ward says he is ready to roll in the first American juvenile contests of the year at Gulfstream Park. WHILE many get excited by the sight of the Queen at Royal Ascot, racing fans and punters every year cannot wait to see what horses American trainer Wesley Ward is bringing over. Ward noted that in addition to Lady Shipman winning 11 stakes, she was narrowly beaten against males in the 2015 Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint. Share this. Wesley Ward has become a part of the furniture at Royal Ascot over recent years, with raiders such as Lady Aurelia flying the flag for America. US trainer Wesley Ward has been a prominent figure at Royal Ascot in recent years and although he's a notable absentee this week, he has still managed to send over a seven-strong team to help add an international flavour to the meeting. “She’s a big, heavy blocky filly, the race is really going to do her good, tighten her right down.”. Guide to Royal Ascot Royal Ascot 2021; Races; Tips; Odds; News; Results; Betting; Beginner's Guide; Free Bets; Wesley A. SHERIFF BIANCO (Windsor Castle): Finished second in his only start to the impressive Cowan in a 4 1-2-furlong dirt race on May 22 at Churchill Downs. We use cookies to give you the best experience of our website and to keep it free for users, Thus, Ward has secured the services of Dettori for this race. A global pandemic may keep U.S-based trainer Wesley Ward home for Royal Ascot, but he still was able to ship seven horses to the UK for the 2020 renewal which will run from Tuesday to Saturday, live on Sky Sports Racing. She was, though, the joint highest-rated juvenile filly in Europe last term (alongside Pretty Gorgeous) by virtue of victories in the Queen Mary Stakes and Prix Morny. A global pandemic may keep U.S-based trainer Wesley Ward home for Royal Ascot, but he still was able to ship seven horses to the UK for the 2020 renewal which will run from Tuesday to Saturday, live on Sky Sports Racing. “She’s come out of that race good, had some big works on the turf at Keeneland and had a nice breeze at Newmarket,” Ward said. Wesley Ward Royal Ascot stable tour. Wesley Ward is a 10-time Royal Ascot scorer and sends a speedy team of seven to Berkshire in 2020, six of whom are juveniles. Lady Pauline is likely to spearhead Wesley Ward’s assault on Royal Ascot this summer following her scintillating debut at Keeneland last week. 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Ward likes the switch to turf for this son of Speightster out of the Perfect Soul mare Summer Rules. Feature race on Friday at Keeneland is the G1 Maker's Mark Mile, while on Saturday, Kentucky Derby joint-favourite Concert Tour bids to underline his credentials in the $1m Arkansas Derby at Oaklawn Park. Kimari was one of five winners on the Saturday card for Joel Rosario, who rides Campanelle in the second running of the TVG Limestone Turf (9.24pm BST) over 5½f on turf at Keeneland, where the speedy daughter of Kodiac lost her unbeaten record when stepped up to a mile at the Breeders' Cup. “Royal Approval was the favorite based on her workouts,” Ward said. Two-year-old colt owned by Qatar Racing who caught the eye on debut to finish second at Churchill from an impossible draw in Stall 11, caught wide throughout. Wesley Ward's Royal Ascot team: Campanelle heads strong raiding party. Wesley Ward after Acapulco wins the Queen Mary Picture: Racing and Sports. Read More Charlie Hills with 5 to follow at Royal Ascot. Daughter of Tiznow was entered for the turf on May 21, but the race was rained off to the dirt and she used her speed to record a 5 1-2-length victory. “We put a horse outside of he and she goes straight as a string.”. Campaigned by Stonestreet Stables, the Wesley Ward-trained filly broke her maiden at Gulfstream Park May 31 before taking the G2 Queen Mary S. during the Royal meeting at Ascot June 20. This information is provided for entertainment purposes only. Wesley Ward and Royal Ascot: the story so far. Keeneland-based trainer Wesley Ward, who recorded two second-place finishes Friday at Royal Ascot, is represented by two entrants in Saturday’s Queen Mary (G2) on the final day of the prestigious five-day meet in England: Stonestreet Stables’ Campanelle (IRE)and Three Chimneys Farm’s Keeneland sales graduate Royal Approval. Ward, despite failing to win a race at Ascot last year, is … “He’s very fast, a really fluid mover over the grass.”. The third of four Breeders’ Cup ‘Win and You’re In’ Challenge races at Royal Ascot, the historic Norfolk Stakes is a much coveted prize for two-year-old sprinters. Wesley Ward on Norfolk Stakes hope Golden Pal: “I’m really excited about this guy.” Photo: Dan Abraham/focusonracing.com . Ward said he told owner Corey Johnson he didn’t know what to expect on the dirt as he felt she was a lock on the turf. Wesley Ward has spent most of his 50 years seeking an edge. Now I found it telling, that in the aftermath of that victory, Ward suggested he greater chances yet to run this week (confidence you see)…. By Ed McNamara. “She was last turning for home, wheeled out and came charging; three jumps after the wire she was in front,” Ward said. Wesley Ward got his mojo back Saturday in a race he owns. "I'm kind of working from that race backwards. Total Wins: 181 . Ever since Strike The Tiger’s shock win in the 2009 Windsor Castle Stakes, Ward has routinely come across to Royal Ascot and plundered some of the biggest prizes. TOP American trainer Wesley Ward is a familiar face at Royal Ascot. Racing and Sports is a Registered Trademark. Wesley Ward got his mojo back Saturday in a race he owns. R&S takes all care in the preparation of information appearing on the site, but accepts no responsibility nor warrants the accuracy of the information displayed. American trainer Wesley Ward has been a regular visitor to Royal Ascot since 2009 and he is back again this year with his strongest ever squad. Stakes Wins: 15 ... Royal Ascot wins (11): Became the first American trainer to saddle a winner at Royal Ascot in 2009 when Strike the Tiger won the Windsor Castle at odds of 33-1. The third of four Breeders’ Cup ‘Win and You’re In’ Challenge races at Royal Ascot, the historic Norfolk Stakes is a much coveted prize for two-year-old sprinters. Wesley Ward has dispatched the deepest squad of two-year-olds he has ever sent to Royal Ascot as seven juveniles accompanied older sprinter Bound For Nowhere on a flight from the United States. For good measure, the in-form trainer is also anticipating a first Kentucky Derby runner with Turfway Park winner Like The King. Ward said he is concerned with both horses coming back in three weeks. The daughter of Kodiac, who subsequently defeated the boys in France’s G1 Prix Morny, is one of two entries for Ward in the G1 Commonwealth Cup on the Friday, alongside Illegal Smile. Wesley Ward has won ten races at Royal Ascot since he first started sending horses to the big meeting from his North American base in 2009. “The only thing is we’re coming back on short rest which is a negative for me,” Ward said. A Timeform career summary for trainers at Royal Ascot. Kimari (Commonwealth Cup) The only non-juvenile in Ward’s 2020 raiding … Ward has saddled 10 winners at Royal Ascot in all, registering his first success in 2009 with Strike The Tiger, a 33-1 chance, in the Windsor Castle Stakes. Ward has saddled 2 runners on the flat, of which 2 have won. Campanelle provided trainer Wesley Ward with an 11th Royal Ascot success in last year’s Gr2 Queen Mary Stakes. American trainer Wesley Ward prepared yet another two-year-old Royal Ascot winner when Campanelle claimed the Group 2 Queen Mary Stakes (1006m) for fillies on Saturday. Campanelle provided trainer Wesley Ward with an 11th Royal Ascot success in last year’s G2 Queen Mary Stakes. Share this. He found one when he broke new ground a decade ago and ventured from the United States to Royal Ascot to compete in … In the last 14 days Wesley A. Sign-up here. Copyright in all R&S materials is owned by Racing and Sports Pty Ltd (R&S). Or Sign-in with, This site is maintained by Racing and Sports (®) Pty Ltd (ABN 093 360 108) ("R&S"). Zabeel Champion keeps up winning momentum, Mohaafeth roars into Derby reckoning at Newmarket, Sir Ron Priestley dominates from the front in Jockey Club Stakes, Charlie Hills upbeat on Battaash's Royal Ascot run, Evergreen Dettori still revelling in the big occasion. Sheriff Bianco Windsor Castle Stakes (Wednesday). 18th Apr 2018 . “Breaking right on the turn there, Julio (Garcia), my main rider, had to hustle him up there and go wide and get over,” Ward said. Wesley Ward's Royal Ascot Team. Speaking at a BHA press conference earlier this year for the European Classifications, Ward suggested Campanelle would target the Commonwealth Cup, for which she is 5-1 favourite with bookmakers Paddy Power. Ward's first career stakes win and graded stakes win came with Unfinished Nymph in the 1994 Will Rogers Handicap. American star trainer Wesley Ward will once again have a strong hand at Royal Ascot in June, featuring two-time Berkshire winner Lady Aurelia. We provide a runner-by-runner guide to Wesley Ward's team for Royal Ascot and pick out his best chance of a winner. Ward has won 11 races at Royal Ascot – eight of them in two-year-old races – and Campanelle became his fourth success in the Queen Mary. American trainer Wesley Ward has been a regular visitor to Royal Ascot since 2009 and he is back again this year with his strongest ever squad. “Six furlongs on a straightaway is a long way for a two-year-old but she’s a good-sized horse and she doesn’t look like she carries a whole lot of weight.”. GOLDEN PAL (Norfolk): Though this regally-bred colt by Uncle Mo out of the 11-time stakes winning mare Lady Shipman finished second in his debut, Ward believes “he is my best chance” to win a race at Ascot in 2020. Wesley Ward has dispatched the deepest squad of two-year-olds he has ever sent to Royal Ascot as seven juveniles accompanied older sprinter Bound For Nowhere on a flight from the United States. Trainer. Ward, despite failing to win a race at Ascot last year, is … As has become his standard practice, trainer Wesley Ward is planning to start several horses in next week's Royal Ascot meet in England. “Kieron Fallon has been on my horses every day and he’s loving her.”. Wesley Ward Worried About His Juveniles Running At Royal Ascot £20 Risk Free First Bet - Money Back in CASH New customers only, limited to one per person. That's a stiff six at Ascot for the Commonwealth – with a little weight break for being a filly, that will be our main target.". The star filly soared to Queen Mary success in 2016 and King’s Stand Stakes glory in 2017, setting up a Royal hat-trick next month. Wesley Ward is lining up a high-profile assault on two of the sprint features at Royal Ascot, with the sights of both Campanelle and Golden Pal set on the headline meeting in June. Ward has saddled 2 runners on the flat, of which 2 have won. Read More Charlie Hills with 5 to follow at Royal Ascot. Ward, USA. 17th May 2018 . Ward said jockey Tyler Gaffalione slapped Golden Pal on the shoulder leaving the gate and he ran a first quarter in 21.58 seconds. Breeze Easy's Shang Shang Shang went gate to wire and just lasted to land the Norfolk Stakes June 21 at Royal Ascot. Free Bets. As Wesley Ward approaches his 11th consecutive Royal Ascot meeting with an unrivalled record among his American-based colleagues of ten winners to his credit, he is seeking to reach even more milestones – and not only as a trainer. Wesley Ward took out his trainer's license in 1991 after ending a successful career as a jockey in 1989, which included an Eclipse Award as outstanding apprentice in 1984. By Ed McNamara. Wesley Ward has won ten races at Royal Ascot since he first started sending horses to the big meeting from his North American base in 2009. She will be joined in Friday's $100,000 contest by Ward-trained Carimba, who won a couple of races at Indiana Grand last year for Campanelle's owners Stonestreet Stables, whose colours were also carried by dual Royal Ascot winner Lady Aurelia. Posted in: Royal Ascot Tips. “I never had a horse do that,” Ward said. Ward enjoyed stakes-race doubles on both Friday and Saturday cards last week, among them a first G1 success for Kimari – a runner-up at Royal Ascot for the last two seasons – in the Madison Stakes. She’ll be different on the grass than she was in that race.”. Ward, USA. All information including race fields and TAB numbers should be checked with an official source. Wesley Ward after Acapulco wins the Queen Mary Picture: Racing and Sports Ward enjoyed stakes-race doubles on both Friday and Saturday cards last week, among them a first G1 success for Kimari – a runner-up at Royal Ascot for the last two seasons – in the Madison Stakes. The Kentucky-based trainer Wesley Ward has always traditionally targeted Royal Ascot religiously and we will go through the chances of his seven-thronged raid in more detail below…. Trainer Wesley A. Not to worry. “She was awesome and this guy is equally as good,” Ward said. Wesley Ward. In his last chance to avoid a shutout week at Royal Ascot, Ward teamed with Frankie Dettori to take the Group 2 Queen Mary Stakes with 2-year-old filly Campanelle. “I took a chance because the stallion’s ice cold. It is 10 years since Ward became the first American-based trainer to saddle a winner at the showpiece meeting, enjoying a double with Jealous Again and Strike The Tiger. “Historically, they do well with more spacing. Ward credited the ride put up by Frankie Dettori on Raffle Prize as the difference. Free Bets. In the last 14 days Wesley A. In his last chance to avoid a shutout week at Royal Ascot, Ward teamed with Frankie Dettori to take the Group 2 Queen Mary Stakes with 2-year-old filly Campanelle.. Dettori stalked in third on the 5-1 shot before taking the lead inside the final furlong and edging away from Sacred by three-quarters of a length. Her dirt works were average and I thought we’d have a good chance to win especially with Irad (Ortiz Jr.) riding and that would ensure us a berth over there.”, Despite coming from off the pace in that win, Ward said Sunshine City “is fast. Wesley Ward has spent most of his 50 years seeking an edge. Born: March 3, 1968 in Selah, Washington . Wesley Ward has won four Breeders’ Cup races and 11 races at Royal Ascot in Berkshire, England, becoming the first American-born trainer to saddle a winner there in 2009 when his Strike the Tiger won the Windsor Castle and Jealous Again won the Group 2 Queen Mary the following day. Ward has earned a reputation as a master with 2-year-olds. Ward, despite failing to win a race at Ascot last year, is a 10-time winner at the prestigious meeting. Kimari won her only start this year, the Purple Mountain Stakes, a six-furlong race run in the slop at Oaklawn Park, that did produce at least two next out winners. Record at Keeneland. First time back on short rest, a lot of trainers can do that, I’m not one who can.”. American trainer Wesley Ward prepared yet another two-year-old Royal Ascot winner when Campanelle claimed the Group 2 Queen Mary Stakes (1006m) for fillies on Saturday. “Time was getting short and we had to have a first- or second place finish to warrant going over there,” Ward said. The daughter of Kodiac, who subsequently defeated the boys in France’s Gr1 Prix Morny, is one of two entries for Ward in the Gr1 Commonwealth Cup … “She broke like a shot and won anyway,” Ward said. The next day, he sent out Jealous Again to win the Queen Mary (G2). KIMARI (Commonwealth Cup): This daughter of Munnings got beat a head by Raffle Prize in the Group 2 Queen Mary Stakes at last year’s Royal Ascot. Wesley Ward and Royal Ascot: the story so far. A global pandemic may keep U.S-based trainer Wesley Ward home for Royal Ascot, but he still was able to ship seven horses to the UK for the 2020 renewal which will run from Tuesday to Saturday, live on Sky Sports Racing. 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