Royal Ascot Day 1: Ward Comes Up Short; Dettori Wins Another; Hollie Doyle Scores At 33-1
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Kaufymaker could have become the first filly to win the Group 2 Coventry Stakes since 1916, but she faded to eighth. American trainer Wesley Ward tried to overcome 105 years of history Tuesday at Royal Ascot. His other entry, the 5-year-old gelding Maven, finished 11th in the King’s Stand Stake.
Palace Pier won the Queen Anne Stakes by 1 1.1 lengths. Frankie Dettori won for the first time at Royal Ascot 31 years ago.
Hollie Doyle is one of only three women to ride a winner at Royal Ascot. She won a year ago.
66-1 Reshoun wins Ascot Stakes. Bookmakers profit from a winner that almost nobody bet on.