Lazzat (left) was the first French-trained winner at the 2025 Ascot meeting French runner Lazzat held off Satono Reve to deny Japan a first triumph at Royal Ascot. James Doyle was victorious aboard the 9-2 winner, trained by Jerome Reynier. The jockey and winning owners Wathnan Racing, who also had the third-placed horse Flora Of Bermuda, were celebrating a double on the day after the earlier victory of Humidity in the Chesham Stakes. Favourite Satono Reve was bidding to become the first Japanese-trained winner at the meeting after 12 previous attempts but was beaten by half a length. As Doyle celebrated after the line, Lazzat unshipped his jockey and ran loose around the Ascot track before being caught. Reynier was happier with Doyle than fellow jockey Flavien Prat, having described his effort on Facteur Cheval - who faded to finish sixth in Wednesday's Prince of Wales's Stakes - as "perhaps the worst ride given to one of my horses". "James knew he was never going to get beaten. He listened exactly to what we said to him," said the trainer. Rebel's Romance won the Hardwicke Stakes to give Godolphin trainer Charlie Appleby his first victory at Royal Ascot since 2022. It was an eighth top-level Group One victory for the horse, ridden by William Buick. "He was the horse we needed. I'm just glad to get one on the board in the end," said Appleby. Appleby's 6-4 favourite Treanmor had earlier finished fifth behind Humidity and Rebel's Romance was his last Ascot runner of the week. Royal Ascot day five results Rebel's Romance clocked up the 18th win of his career The globetrotting Rebel's Romance added Royal Ascot to an impressive CV which has brought big victories in the United States, Dubai and Hong Kong. At seven years old, he is oldest winner of the race for more than a century and adds to career earnings of more than £10m. "We had one shot, one roll of the the dice left and what a partner. He's a dream horse - I'm blessed," said Buick. "We gel together - he's my best friend." The 6-4 favourite finished clear of Al Riffa with third place going to Ghostwriter, who was bought by Kia Joorabchian's Amo Racing for £2m this week. In a week when temperatures reached 30C, Humidity was an aptly named winner of the Chesham Stakes. The 4-1 shot, under James Doyle for trainer Andrew Balding, provided a fourth winner of the week for owners Wathnan Racing. A brother of 2022 victor Holloway Boy, Humidity was bought by the Emir of Qatar's Wathnan team following a winning Newbury debut in the Cheveley Park Stud colours. Jockey Kieran Shoemark and trainer Ed Walker celebrated a second victory at the 2025 meeting as 25-1 chance Noble Champion won the Jersey Stakes.
Lazzat denies Japan historic triumph at Royal Ascot
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"Lazzat Claims Victory at Royal Ascot, Denying Japan's Satono Reve"
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In a thrilling conclusion to the 2025 Royal Ascot, French-trained horse Lazzat triumphed over Japan's Satono Reve, denying the latter a historic first victory at this prestigious event. Ridden by James Doyle, Lazzat emerged victorious as the 9-2 favorite, showcasing a strong performance that culminated in a narrow half-length win. This victory marked a significant achievement for trainer Jerome Reynier, especially as Lazzat became the first French-trained winner at the Ascot meeting. After crossing the finish line, Lazzat momentarily unseated Doyle and ran loose around the track, but the excitement of the win remained undiminished. Reynier expressed his satisfaction with Doyle's ride, contrasting it with the performance of fellow jockey Flavien Prat, who he criticized for a less-than-ideal ride on Facteur Cheval in an earlier race.
The day also featured notable performances from other horses, including Rebel's Romance, who claimed victory in the Hardwicke Stakes, providing Godolphin trainer Charlie Appleby with his first win at Royal Ascot since 2022. Ridden by William Buick, Rebel's Romance not only added another Group One victory to his career tally but also became the oldest winner of the race in over a century. With a career worth more than £10 million, Rebel's Romance has proven to be a globetrotting star, having secured wins across the United States, Dubai, and Hong Kong. Additionally, Humidity, another horse ridden by James Doyle, won the Chesham Stakes, contributing to a successful day for owners Wathnan Racing, who celebrated multiple victories at the event. The excitement of Royal Ascot was palpable, with temperatures soaring to 30C, adding to the festive atmosphere of the races.
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