Ascot Race 6 - King Edward Vii Stakes (Group 2)
WATER TO WINE (6) arrives unbeaten securing a 4.25L debut victory in a 2200m maiden at Newbury before winning by 11L a 2200m novice event at Kempton AW. Leading contender racing for a top stable. CAUSEWAY (2) brings more experience with this Aidan O'Brien trained colt seeking a five-timer after a narrow success in the 2000m G3 Gallinule Stakes at Curragh. Main danger. GOLDEN STORY (4) looks promising with two wins from three starts. Delivered a 9.5L third in the Listed Dee Stakes at Chester before a nose victory in the 2200m Listed Cocked Hat Stakes at Goodwood and a bold showing is likely. ANCIENT EGYPT (1) is a three-time winner including a triumph in the 2000m Listed Newmarket Stakes before running eighth in the G1 Epsom Derby. Place hope.
Jockey: D Egan
Weight: 58kgs
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Third-up today. Resuming won by 2 len at Newmarket (Rowley) LR Newmarket Stakes May 1 over 2000m defeating My Love Is King with 58kg at $17. Second-up 8th of 13 at Epsom Downs in the G1 The Derby on June 6 over 2400m, on a slow track; 13 len behind Christmas Day with 58kg at $29. Could feature.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/13 | 06/06/2026 | 36 | G1 3 | $3,689,140.00 | Epsom Downs | 2414m | Soft | David Egan | 58kg | 2:43.75 | 4-8-8 | 10 |
| 13.3L | $29.00 |
| 1/5 | 01/05/2026 | 216 | LR OPEN C 3 | $107,400.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 2011m | Good Firm | Rowan Scott | 58kg | 2:03.80 | - | 1 |
| 2.0L | $17.00 |
| 7/8 | 27/09/2025 | 34 | G2 OPEN C 2 | $242,750.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 1609m | Good Firm | David Egan | 58kg | 1:36.95 | 3-6-7 | 1 |
| 14.0L | $17.00 |
| 1/6 | 24/08/2025 | 26 | NOV 2 | $54,450.00 | Goodwood | 1609m | Good Firm | Rowan Scott | 62kg | 1:38.68 | 2-1-1 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $3.75 |
| 1/5 | 29/07/2025 | - | NOV 2 | $15,440.00 | Beverley | 1508m | Good Firm | Rowan Scott | 60.5kg | 1:34.13 | 2-2-1 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $1.73 |
Jockey: R L Moore
Weight: 58kgs
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On a four run winning streak. At the latest run favourite; won by a head at Curragh G3 Gallinule Stakes May 23 over 2011m defeating Zia Zabel carrying 59.5kg at $1.80. The race before that favourite; won by 2 len at Curragh LR TETRARCH STAKES May 4 over 1609m defeating Andab carrying 59.5kg at $3.30. Leading player.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 23/05/2026 | 19 | G3 3 | $123,590.00 | Curragh | 2011m | Good | Ryan Moore | 59.5kg | 2:02.22 | - | 6 |
| 0.2L | $1.83 |
| 1/7 | 04/05/2026 | 43 | LR 3 | $88,280.00 | Curragh | 1609m | Good | Ryan Moore | 59.5kg | 1:37.40 | - | 3 |
| 2.0L | $3.25 |
| 1/13 | 22/03/2026 | 169 | HCP 3 | $88,450.00 | Naas | 1408m | Soft | Ryan Moore | 62.5kg | 1:34.36 | - | 1 |
| 0.2L | $2.63 |
| 1/13 | 04/10/2025 | 14 | MDN 2 | $34,690.00 | Curragh | 1408m | SH | W M Lordan | 59.5kg | 1:30.37 | - | 7 |
| 2.3L | $2.38 |
| 4/9 | 20/09/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $48,550.00 | Gowran Park | 1609m | Heavy | Jack Cleary | 57kg | 1:46.48 | - | 1 |
| 5.5L | $8.50 |
Jockey: J P Spencer
Weight: 58kgs
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Third-up today. Resuming 4th of 11 at Newbury on May 15 over 2000m, 3.5 len behind Heyzoom with 60.5kg at $3.80. Second-up won by 2.25 len at Chepstow May 29 over 2000m defeating Blue Hercules with 58kg at $3. Looking to others this time around.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 29/05/2026 | 14 | NOV 3U | $21,780.00 | Chepstow | 2011m | Good Firm | Jamie Spencer | 58kg | 2:07.54 | - | 1 |
| 2.3L | $3.00 |
| 4/11 | 15/05/2026 | 223 | MDN 3 | $27,220.00 | Newbury | 2011m | Good | Jamie Spencer | 60.5kg | 2:05.19 | - | 4 |
| 3.3L | $3.75 |
| 2/7 | 04/10/2025 | 28 | MDN 2 | $41,740.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 1609m | Good | James Doyle | 60.5kg | 1:37.09 | 3-2-2 | 2 |
| 1.0L | $4.00 |
| 4/5 | 06/09/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $55,350.00 | Ascot Uk | 1603m | Soft | Jamie Spencer | 60.5kg | 1:45.99 | 3-5-4 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $7.50 |
Jockey: C Lee
Weight: 58kgs
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Third-up today. First-up 3rd in a small field at Chester in the LR Dee Stakes on May 7 over 2100m, 9 len behind Constitution River with 58kg at $11. Second run from a spell won by a nose at Goodwood LR Cocked Hat Stakes May 23 over 2200m defeating Del Maro carrying 58kg at $5.50. Must respect.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/4 | 23/05/2026 | 16 | LR OPEN C 3 | $125,300.00 | Goodwood | 2212m | Good | Pierre-Louis Jamin | 58kg | 2:28.26 | - | 2 |
| 0.1L | $5.50 |
| 3/5 | 07/05/2026 | 195 | LR OPEN C 3 | $183,400.00 | Chester | 2112m | Good | Clifford Lee | 58kg | 2:06.54 | - | 5 |
| 9.8L | $11.00 |
| 1/5 | 24/10/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $72,600.00 | Doncaster | 1609m | Soft | James Doyle | 60.5kg | 1:48.44 | 2-2-1 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $2.63 |
Jockey: Jason Watson
Weight: 58kgs
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Most recently won by a neck at Milan G2 June 2 over 2200m in the wet defeating Grand Son Of Dark carrying 58kg at $11.48. The run before that 10th of 14 at Newmarket (Rowley) in the G1 2000 Guineas on May 2 over 1600m, 19 len behind Bow Echo carrying 58kg at $81. Others seem to have his measure.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/16 | 02/06/2026 | 31 | G2 OPEN FM 3 | $1,039,286.00 | Milan | 2200m | Heavy | Patrick Joseph McDonald | 58kg | 2:16.30 | - | 6 |
| 0.3L | $11.48 |
| 10/14 | 02/05/2026 | 16 | G1 OPEN 3 | $952,850.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 1609m | Good Firm | P J McDonald | 58kg | 1:35.59 | - | 11 |
| 19.0L | $81.00 |
| 4/5 | 16/04/2026 | 50 | G3 OPEN C 3 | $170,050.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 1609m | Good | P J McDonald | 58kg | 1:37.21 | - | 7 |
| 3.3L | $15.00 |
| 2/4 | 25/02/2026 | 39 | OPEN 3 | $110,700.00 | Kempton Park | 1609m | NS | P J McDonald | 60.5kg | 1:39.44 | - | 4 |
| 1.8L | $6.00 |
| 2/7 | 17/01/2026 | 154 | NOV 3U | $22,140.00 | Southwell | 1622m | Neutral | P J McDonald | 58.5kg | 1:43.66 | 2-3-2 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $1.22 |
| 1/10 | 16/08/2025 | 36 | NOV 2 | $72,600.00 | Newbury | 1408m | Good Firm | Oisin Murphy | 60.5kg | 1:24.57 | 2-2-1 | 6 |
| 1.0L | $2.20 |
| 6/12 | 11/07/2025 | - | MDN C 2 | $46,130.00 | Newmarket Uk | 1408m | Good Firm | Kieran Shoemark | 58kg | 1:26.27 | 6-6-6 | 7 |
| 5.8L | $8.50 |
Jockey: W Buick
Weight: 58kgs
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Looking to keep his unbeaten record intact. When well in the market on debut, favourite; won by 4.5 len at Newbury April 18 over 2200m defeating Alderman carrying 60.5kg at $2. Last start favourite; scored a big 11 len win at Kempton Park All Weather May 27 over 2200m defeating White Storm carrying 57.5kg at $1.10. Has been racing well. Leading contender for a top stable.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 27/05/2026 | 39 | NOV 3U | $21,780.00 | Kempton Park | 2212m | NS | Ryan Moore | 57.5kg | 2:20.83 | - | 1 |
| 11.0L | $1.08 |
| 1/8 | 18/04/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $72,600.00 | Newbury | 2212m | Good | Ryan Moore | 60.5kg | 2:20.31 | - | 4 |
| 4.3L | $2.00 |