Gstaad prepares for St James's Palace Stakes at Royal Ascot
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 15, 2026, 11:20 AM
Last updated Jun 15, 2026
Gstaad is set to compete in the St James's Palace Stakes at Royal Ascot on June 16. The horse, bred by Kelly Thomas at Maywood Stud in Wales, recently triumphed in the Irish 2,000 Guineas, positioning him for a rematch against Bow Echo, the winner of the prior 2,000 Guineas. Thomas recalls Gstaad's development from a promising foal to a Classic winner, noting significant achievements in his racing career, including victories in the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf and Coventry Stakes. Gstaad's history further intertwines with his half-brother Vandeek, who also found success on the track.
- •Gstaad to race on June 16 at Royal Ascot
- •He won the Irish 2,000 Guineas
- •Thomas recalls Gstaad's impressive early development
- •Gstaad previously won the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf
- •Rematch with Bow Echo follows previous 2,000 Guineas outcome
- 11:20 AMYahoo Sports — The small Welsh stud that bred classic winner Gstaad
"As Gstaad heads for a Classic showdown at Royal Ascot breeder Kelly Thomas says the Irish 2,000 Guineas winner's journey has been 'unreal'.
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