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Jun 20, 2026
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Royal Ascot 2026: Final Day Drama as Trainers' and Jockeys' Titles Decided

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The final day of Royal Ascot 2026 promises decisive moments for trainers' and jockeys' titles, with Ryan Moore just two wins shy of a century at the prestigious meeting. Weather conditions and race previews set the stage for what could be a historic conclusion to the five-day event.

The Final Day at Royal Ascot

The fifth and final day of Royal Ascot 2026 has arrived, with the trainers' and jockeys' titles hanging in the balance. Racing correspondent Greg Wood provides live updates from the prestigious event, where Ryan Moore sits just two wins away from joining Aidan O'Brien with a century of Royal Ascot victories.

Norfolk Stakes Preview

Aidan O'Brien's Carry The Flag heads the field for the juvenile five-furlong Norfolk Stakes, giving the record-breaking trainer a chance to secure the trainers' trophy. The colt's form behind stable companion Great Barrier Reef appears solid after the latter's victory in the Coventry Stakes. Joseph O'Brien also has a runner in Star Prospect, who finished behind Carry The Flag at the Curragh in April.

Home-trained contenders include Orthodox, Flight Signal and Where Love Lives, all unbeaten, while Kevin Phillipart de Foy's Force Noir and American raider Wesley Ward's three entries add to the competitive field.

Going Conditions and Track Analysis

The going for day five of Royal Ascot is Good to Firm. There has been significant discussion about draw bias down the straight track this week, with the stands side and those drawn high being preferred.

GoingStick readings at 8.30am show:

  • Stands' side: 9.0
  • Centre: 8.9
  • Far side: 8.9
  • Round: 7.7

Non-Runners for Today's Races

Two horses have been declared as non-runners for today's races:

  • 5.00pm Wokingham Stakes Handicap: 13 Caburn (self certificate – going)
  • 5.35pm Golden Gates Stakes (Handicap): 5 Accredit (self certificate – temperature)

Jockeys' Championship Race

Ryan Moore, now on 98 Royal winners after a double on Friday, is all but certain to secure the jockeys' title. Billy Loughnane would need at least four wins from his six rides on the final day to have any chance of overtaking Moore.

Racegoers Experience at Royal Ascot

The final day of Royal Ascot draws crowds eager to witness the conclusion of the prestigious five-day meeting. Fashion and tradition remain central to the experience, with racegoers showcasing elaborate attire, including eye-catching hats, as they mingle ahead of the day's races.