Bow Echo and Gstaad clash in St James's Palace Stakes at Royal Ascot
Sky Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 5:02 AM
Last updated Jun 16, 2026

Royal Ascot continues today with the much-anticipated St James's Palace Stakes at 4:20 PM. The event features a head-to-head between 2000 Guineas winner Bow Echo and Irish Guineas champion Gstaad. Bow Echo, undefeated in four starts, comes off a strong victory in the 2000 Guineas, while Gstaad looks to close the gap after finishing three lengths behind in their last encounter. Both horses are expected to put on a thrilling performance as they race for prominence in a prestigious field.
- •St James's Palace Stakes begins at 4:20 PM
- •Bow Echo has an undefeated record of four wins
- •Gstaad seeks to improve after previous defeat to Bow Echo
- •Both horses are proven winners at Group One level
- •Race features a strong field of competitors from Royal Ascot
"Royal Ascot kicks off on Tuesday with a stellar renewal of the Queen Anne Stakes and a battle of the Guineas winners in the St James's Palace Stakes.
"Bow Echo and Gstaad served a thriller in the St James's Palace Stakes on day one of Royal Ascot.
Sources
External links- Sky Sports—Royal Ascot replay | Bow Echo holds off Gstaad in thriller!
Bow Echo and Gstaad served a thriller in the St James's Palace Stakes on day one of Royal Ascot.
- Sky Sports—Today at Royal Ascot: Bow Echo and Gstaad lock horns in St James's Palace Stakes
Royal Ascot kicks off on Tuesday with a stellar renewal of the Queen Anne Stakes and a battle of the Guineas winners in the St James's Palace Stakes.
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