Almeraq wins the Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes at Royal Ascot, completing a return to form after an earlier fall. Multiple outlets report that the race is closely contested and ends in a photo finish, with Almeraq getting the better of a “blanket” finish that involves several fast international sprinters.
The win comes in a sprint race featuring a competitive, quality field. BBC Sport and other reports describe Almeraq’s recovery from what is characterized as a serious or “horror” fall, while Yahoo Sports and Sky Sports frame the result as a comeback. Sky Sports identifies the jockey as Tom Marquand and trainer as William Haggas for the leading competitors in the tight finish, indicating the narrow margins between the top finishers.
Overall, the sources agree that Almeraq secures victory at Ascot in a sprint showdown, prevailing at the line after a tightly packed race against an international group.
