Almeraq wins the Group One Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes at Royal Ascot after a photo finish, according to multiple reports. The race is described as closely contested, with outcomes settled by the tight margins at the line. BBC and The Guardian both report Almeraq taking the victory in the photo-finish decision, while Sky Sports frames the day’s main event as the Jubilee Stakes being a highlight of the Royal Ascot finale. Coverage also discusses form and contenders ahead of the race, including references to Jolie (Joliestar) leading “raiders” in the Jubilee Stakes in Sky Sports’ preview-style reporting, and betting commentary urging support for Jolie. The Racing Post includes remarks from Jim Crowley, who is sidelined, in relation to the result and the emotions around the win. Across outlets, the common points are the Royal Ascot setting, the Jubilee Stakes being the headline Group One race, and Almeraq emerging as the winner after an exceptionally close finish.
Almeraq wins the Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes in a photo finish at Royal Ascot
Almeraq wins the Group One Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes at Royal Ascot after a photo finish, according to multiple reports. The race is described as closely contested, with outcomes settled by th...
- Almeraq wins the Group One Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes at Royal Ascot.
- The victory is decided by a photo finish.
- The Jubilee Stakes is presented as the day’s headline event at Royal Ascot.
- Media coverage describes the race as tightly contested.
- Several outlets also reference other prominent contenders and pre-race betting commentary, including Jolie/Joliestar.
Royal Ascot 2026: Almeraq wins Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes in photo finish BBCToday at Royal Ascot: Australia’s Joliestar leads raiders in Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes Sky Sports'It was a tough watch, I’ve never experienced anything like that' - bittersweet emotions for sidelined Jim Crowley as Almeraq wins Group 1 thriller Racing PostQueen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes Big Race Verdict: Back Jolie to be the sprinting star on Saturday BetfairRoyal Ascot 2026: Almeraq wins Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes in thrilling photo-finish – live The Guardian
2 months agoToday at Royal Ascot: Australia’s Joliestar leads raiders in Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes Sky SportsRoyal Ascot 2026: Almeraq wins Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes in photo finish BBCQueen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes Big Race Verdict: Back Jolie to be the sprinting star on Saturday Betfair'Ryan Moore rides globetrotting ace suited to the track' - Templegate's NAP The SunRoyal Ascot 2026: Almeraq wins Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes in thrilling photo-finish – live The Guardian
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