Ombudsman Dominates Royal Ascot's Prince of Wales's Stakes

AI Summary

Ombudsman, ridden by William Buick, won the Prince of Wales's Stakes at Royal Ascot, beating Minnie Hauk and Daryz, the winners of the Oaks and Arc respectively last season.

The Decisive Victory

Ombudsman's sweeping charge down the outside to beat Minnie Hauk and Daryz, the winners of the Oaks and Arc respectively last season, was as decisive a winning move as favourite backers could ever hope to see, and William Buick was using only hands-and-heels through the final furlong as the 11-10 chance opened up a four-length lead at the line.

The Event Details

The Prince of Wales's Stakes at Royal Ascot saw Ombudsman take the lead and clear the field, with Minnie Hauk and Daryz failing to match his finishing speed.

The Impact Analysis

This victory marks a significant win for Ombudsman and his team, and a repeat of his win in this race 12 months ago. The Eclipse Stakes at Sandown in early July is the next 10-furlong Group One in the calendar, but Ombudsman may wait instead for the International Stakes at York in mid-August.

The Prediction

Minnie Hauk is expected to return to a mile-and-a-half for her next outing, possibly in the King George at Ascot in late July, followed by the Arc at Longchamp in early October. Daryz, meanwhile, has now been beaten on both of his starts outside France.