The Tin Man closes Royal Ascot with success in Diamond Jubilee Stakes

Queally, who guided the legendary Frankel to all 14 of his wins, produced a determined ride for the James Fanshawe-trained winner who survived a thrilling finish and a stewards’ inquiry. Tasleet came in second and Limato third.

The Tin Man – who had won over course and distance on British Champions Day in October – emerged winner of the Group One six-furlong sprint by a distance of a neck from Taslett, with Limato a further three-quarters of a length back from the pair in third. Queally had a nervous wait with the inquiry after The Tin Man was seen to be bumping, but the result stood.

Queally, who was given a two-day ban for careless riding, said: “It’s very hard to get a ride here and it’s even harder to ride a winner.
“I’m riding as good now as I was then (when Frankel was racing) and I will be for a few more years.”

Fanshawe said, “I’m a very relieved man and I’m very grateful to The Tin Man for putting up a fantastic performance, to Tom, who gave him a great ride, and everyone back at home”.

Her Majesty The Queen left Royal Ascot without a winner this week as her horse Dartmouth finished fourth in the Hardwicke Stakes behind winner Idaho.

Idaho, ridden by Seamie Heffernan, was a sixth victory of the week for Aidan O’Brien as he became leading trainer for the eighth time.
Last year’s winner Dartmouth, partnered by Ryan Moore, was bidding to win the race for the second year running and give Her Majesty a 24th Royal Ascot victory. But after looking well primed turning into the straight, he faded to finish fourth and left trainer Sir Michael Stoute still seeking a record 76th victory at the Royal meeting.

There was better news for Moore in the opening race, the Chesham Stakes, as together with favourite September they came in for trainer O’Brien.

O’Brien, who also won the same race 12 months ago with subsequent dual 2000 Guineas winner Churchill, saw September pick up after a relatively slow start before chasing down Nyaleti and Masar to win by two and three-quarter lengths.

September will now probably head for Future Champions Day at Newmarket in October and is now the tipped as favourite for next year’s 1000 Guineas after an impressive victory.

Moore, finished top jockey for the seventh time in eight years after six victories which included wins in the Norfolk Stakes with Sioux Nation, Commonwealth Cup with Caravaggio and the Coronation Stakes with Winter.

In the day’s other races, Snoano, bred by former champion jockey Willie Carson, won the Wolferton Handicap under jockey David Allan for trainer Tim Easterby.

The David O’Meara-trained Out Do won the Wokingham Handicap under Danny Tudhope. Josephine Gordon, seeking to become the only the second female jockey to win at the meeting since Gay Kelleway 30 years ago, finished runner-up on Steady Pace.

Oriental Fox followed up his victory two years ago to win the concluding race of the day and five day Festival, the Queen Alexandra Stakes, in doing so denying Thomas Hobson a second win of the week.

Swiss watchmaker Longines was the Official Timekeeper and Watch and Official Partner of Royal Ascot, with the brand once again having an enhanced on-course presence which included a branded chronometer close to the winning post.

Longines’ passion for equestrian sport dates back to 1878, when it produced a chronograph engraved with a jockey and his mount. Seen on the racetracks as early as 1881 and extremely popular among jockeys and horse-lovers, this model enabled its user to time performances to the seconds. In 1912 already the company partnered for the first time with an international show jumping competition. Today Longines’ involvement in equestrian sports includes show-jumping, flat racing, driving, dressage and eventing competitions.