Lazzat denies Japan historic triumph at Royal Ascot

Lazzat, a French runner, defeated Satono Reve to deny Japan’s first victory at Royal Ascot.

The 9-2 winner, trained by Jerome Reynier, won by James Doyle.

Following the earlier success of Humidity in the Chesham Stakes, the jockey and winning owners Wathnan Racing and Flora Of Bermuda were celebrating a double.

After 12 unsuccessful attempts, Satono Reve, who had previously won the meeting, was beaten by half a length.

Lazzat unshipped his jockey and ran around the Ascot track before being caught as Doyle celebrated after the line.

The Hardwicke Stakes victory by Rebel’s Romance was Charlie Appleby’s first royal ascot victory since 2022.

The horse’s halter, William Buick, won the Group One race for the eighth time.

He was the horse we needed, he claimed. In the end, I’m just happy to see one on the board, according to Appleby.

Treanmor, who won the 6-4 stakes at the end of the week, finished fifth behind Humidity, who won the Ascots.

Royal Ascot has been added to the impressive resume of the globetrotting Rebel’s Romance, which has resulted in significant victories in Dubai, Hong Kong, and the United States.

He is the oldest winner of the race in more than a century and has an annual income of more than £10 million.

“We had a shot, a roll of the dice left, and what a partner,” the statement read. He’s a dream horse, according to Buick, and I’m blessed.

He and I “glut together;” he calls me “my best friend.”

The 6-4 favorite finished ahead of Al Riffa, with Ghostwriter taking third place after Amo Racing’s Kia Joorabchian purchased the team for £2 million this week.

Humidity won the Chesham Stakes in a week that had reached 30C.

Owners Wathnan Racing received a fourth winner of the week from James Doyle’s 4-year effort under the guidance of trainer Andrew Balding.