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Russian Emperor gives Moore 60 Royal Ascot wins

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A strong run in the final furlong saw Russian Emperor win the G3 Hampton Court Stakes at Royal Ascot.

RUSSIAN EMPEROR wears down FIRST RECEIVER.
RUSSIAN EMPEROR wears down FIRST RECEIVER. Picture: Pat Healy Photography


A strong run in the final furlong saw Russian Emperor (100/30) get up and deny The Queen's runner First Receiver (9/4 Fav) by half a length in the G3 Hampton Court Stakes over a mile and a quarter. 

Russian Emperor was a second winner of the week for both trainer Aidan O'Brien and jockey Ryan Moore, following the success of Circus Maximus in yesterday's G1 Queen Anne Stakes. It was also a landmark 60th success at the Royal Meeting for Moore. 

Moore said: "He is a lovely colt, straightforward and with a good attitude. He was very professional; he has had the benefit of a couple of runs this year and let us see if he will keep progressing. He has a very good pedigree - his dam was exceptional in Australia. I think he will be a nice horse going forward for the rest of the year."

Ryan Moore after riding his 60th Royal Ascot winner.
Ryan Moore after riding his 60th Royal Ascot winner. Picture: Media Image


Asked about the Derby, he said: "That will be decided. He will give himself a chance to stay, anyway."

Asked about achieving a 60th Royal Ascot winner, he said: "You wouldn't really give it any thought, would you?"

Frankie Dettori said of the runner-up: "First Receiver ran a bit fresh, but he ran a super race."

Andrew Balding, trainer of the third Berlin Tango, commented: "Berlin Tango ran very well with a penalty. It was an excellent run from three good horses. He will go to the Dante next. A mile and a quarter is his trip."

1:50pm - G3 Hampton Court Stakes 

1 Russian Emperor [drawn 6] Aidan O'Brien 3-9-00 Ryan Moore 100/30
2 First Receiver [4] Sir Michael Stoute 3-9-00 Frankie Dettori 9/4 
3 Berlin Tango [5] Andrew Balding 3-9-04 Oisin Murphy 4/1

8 ran

Time: 2m 5.86s

Distances: ½, 1 ¼ 

72nd Royal Ascot win for trainer Aidan O'Brien

60th Royal Ascot win for jockey Ryan Moore


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