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Almeraq wins Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes at Royal Ascot

BBC Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 20, 2026, 4:46 PM

Last updated Jun 20, 2026

Almeraq wins Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes at Royal Ascot

Summary

Almeraq won the Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes at Royal Ascot, securing victory in a photo finish against a strong international field. The four-year-old colt, trained by William Haggas and ridden by Tom Marquand, narrowly defeated Australia's Joliestar and Japan's Satono Reve. This win marks Almeraq's return from a serious fall last September that impacted both the horse and his jockey, Jim Crowley. The result contributed to Haggas's fourth win at the meeting and Marquand’s third. With the victory, Almeraq continues a successful year, having previously triumphed at Salisbury in May.

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•Almeraq finished first in a photo finish at Royal Ascot.
•The horse had a notable comeback after a severe fall at York last September.
•Joliestar placed third, while Satono Reve was second.
•The win adds to Haggas's impressive record at the meet.

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4:46 PMBBC Sport — Almeraq completes return from 'horror fall' with Ascot win

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Almeraq got the better of a blanket finish in winning the battle of the international speedsters for Tom Marquand and William Haggas in the Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes at Royal Ascot.
— Sky Sports