Tom Morley to race More Champagne in Queen Mary Stakes at Royal Ascot
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 6:01 AM
Last updated Jun 16, 2026
Trainer Tom Morley will enter More Champagne in the Queen Mary Stakes at Royal Ascot on June 17, 2026. More Champagne is coming off a victory in a Keeneland maiden special weight and is among 28 runners in the field. Morley reports that the filly has adapted well to her travel and preparations at Newmarket. Jockey John Velazquez is set to ride her, and the horse has drawn stall 14, which offers a favorable chance according to historical trends. Several notable competitors, including Wesley Ward's Shining Moment, will also compete in the race.
- •More Champagne won a Keeneland maiden special weight by six and a half lengths.
- •The Queen Mary Stakes has a maximum field of 28 horses.
- •John Velazquez will ride More Champagne in the Queen Mary Stakes.
- •The race is scheduled for June 17, 2026, at 2:30 PM local time.
- •Wesley Ward has multiple entries, including Shining Moment.
- 6:01 AMYahoo Sports — More Champagne Gives Tom Morley Fresh American Thread in Royal Ascot Queen Mary
"Tom Morley believes More Champagne has handled her Royal Ascot preparation well as the Keeneland maiden winner joins a strong […]
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