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Clifford Lee wins Commonwealth Cup, highlights Royal Ascot action

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 5:09 PM

Last updated Jun 19, 2026

Clifford Lee wins Commonwealth Cup, highlights Royal Ascot action

Summary

Clifford Lee rode Venetian Sun to victory in the Commonwealth Cup at Royal Ascot on June 19, marking a remarkable comeback after a serious motorbike accident last October. Aidan O'Brien also secured a win in the Group One Coronation Stakes with his filly Precise. The victory for Lee comes one year since Venetian Sun’s previous win at the same event. O'Brien is poised for a strong finish to the meet as he competes for leading trainer honors against his son, Joseph O'Brien, who is also performing well at the event. Royal Ascot continues with more races scheduled through the weekend.

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By the Numbers

•Clifford Lee wins Commonwealth Cup with Venetian Sun.
•Lee returned after five months out due to a motorbike accident.
•Aidan O'Brien claims his 101st Royal Ascot win with Precise.
•Joseph O'Brien also competes for leading trainer honors.
•Additional races are set to continue at Royal Ascot this weekend.

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5:09 PMYahoo Sports — Sun shines on jockey Lee at Royal Ascot

What they're saying

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Last October jockey Clifford Lee came within a "millimetre" of dying when he broke a vertebra in a motorbike crash -- on Friday he rode Venetian Sun to victory in the Commonwealth Cup at Royal Ascot.For jockey Ryan Moore it was his 97th Royal Ascot triumph.
— Yahoo Sports

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