Royal Ascot Day 3: O'Brien goes for four-in-a-row but can the Gosdens strike gold?
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ASCOT
18 June 2026
Thursday 18th June
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Ribblesdale Stakes (Group 2) (Fillies) (Class 1) Racecard
- Channel:
- Distance: 1m 3f 211y
- Going: Good To Firm
- Runners
- 12
- Type
- Flat
- Surface
- Turf
- Stalls
- Inside
- Weather
- Sunny
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Legacy Link
Selected at:
13/8
It’s a relatively quick turnaround time from the Oaks earlier this month but that form could hold the key, with Legacy Link expected to come out on top. She showed a good attitude to win the Musidora at York on her first start of the season and clearly bumped into a special filly when second in the Oaks. A similar effort could well be enough here and this doesn’t look like the warmest Ribblesdale of all time.
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13/8
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Racecard
No.(Draw)
Runner
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D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Soundly beaten in Listed race at Goodwood but impressive previously and not written off
2-115
Age: 3
Weight: 9-2
OR: 90
Days: 26
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 May 26 | Goo Goodwood | 10f Gd | 3yLF | 9-2 | 5/8 | Inis Mor (9¼L) | 5/2 | 92 | 80 |
| 6 May 26 | Kem Kempton (AW) | 11f St/Slw | 4NvF | 9-6 | 1/8 | Eloquencia (9½L) | 1/12F | - | 86 |
| 21 Apr 26 | Yar Yarmouth | 11.5f GF | 4NvF | 8-11 | 1/5 | Fanciulla Del West (10L) | 2/9F | - | 95 |
| 18 Nov 25 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 8f St | 52yNvF | 9-2 | 2/7 | Hot And Cold (½L) | 11/4 | - | 74 |
Hot Recent Form Trainer - 9 wins from 36 in the last 14 days (25%)
Hasn't kicked on from last summer's Group-race wins; perhaps blinkers will trigger revival
436-56
Age: 3
Weight: 9-2
OR: 102
Days: 39
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 May 26 | Lon Longchamp | 10f Sft | 3yG2F | 9-0 | 6/6 | Lapotheose (4½L) | 63/10 | 104 | 97 |
| 12 Apr 26 | Leo Leopardstown | 7f Gd/Y | 3yG3F | 9-5 | 5/13 | True Love (7L) | 4/1 | 105 | 91 |
| 10 Oct 25 | Nmk Newmarket | 8f Gd | 2yG1F | 9-2 | 6/10 | Precise (11L) | 100/30 | - | 90 |
| 27 Sep 25 | Cur Curragh | 7f Sft | 2y | 9-0 | 3/30 | Dorset (1¾L) | 5/6F | 108 | 92 |
| 14 Sep 25 | Cur Curragh | 7f Y | 2yG1F | 9-2 | 4/7 | Precise (2¾L) | EvensF | 110 | 101 |
| 23 Aug 25 | Cur Curragh | 7f Gd | 2yG2F | 9-2 | 1/6 | Suzie Songs (2½L) | 4/5F | 102 | 107 |
Won on last month's debut at Gowran Park; this is vastly tougher but she's unexposed
1
Age: 3
Weight: 9-2
OR: -
Days: 44
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 May 26 | Gow Gowran Park | 9.5f Gd/Y | MdF | 9-2 h1 | 1/8 | Mathoura (3½L) | 5/1 | - | 85 |
BF
Beaten Favourite - Losing favourite last time out
Went very close in Listed race at Goodwood and the form has been franked; one to consider
2-12
Age: 3
Weight: 9-2
OR: 100
Days: 26
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 May 26 | Goo Goodwood | 10f Gd | 3yLF | 9-2 | 2/8 | Inis Mor (hd) | 11/8F | - | 98 |
| 1 May 26 | Nmk Newmarket | 10f Gd | 2MdF | 9-1 | 1/7 | Velvet Vega (5L) | 10/11F | - | 95 |
| 25 Oct 25 | Nby Newbury | 8f Sft | 42yNvF | 9-2 | 2/9 | My Ophelia (2L) | 10/1 | - | 79 |
BF
Beaten Favourite - Losing favourite last time out
Disappointing at Longchamp but 3-3 previously and could play leading role if back on song
1-115
Age: 3
Weight: 9-2
OR: 111
Days: 39
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 May 26 | Lon Longchamp | 10f Sft | 3yG2F | 9-0 | 5/6 | Lapotheose (4¼L) | 3/5F | 111 | 98 |
| 17 Apr 26 | Sai Saint-Cloud | 10.5f Gd | 3yG3F | 9-0 | 1/6 | Warriors Whisper (3½L) | EvensF | - | 106 |
| 26 Mar 26 | Cha Chantilly | 9.5f St | 3y | 8-10 | 1/8 | Just The Two Of Us (2L) | 6/5F | - | 93 |
| 10 Nov 25 | Cha Chantilly | 9.5f St | 2yF | 9-2 | 1/12 | Asylla (3½L) | 7/5F | - | 85 |
BF
Beaten Favourite - Losing favourite last time out
Hot Recent Form Jockey - 12 wins from 47 in the last 14 days (26%)
Very lightly raced and her best days lie ahead, but a sizeable step forward is needed
1-4
Age: 3
Weight: 9-2
OR: 86
Days: 33
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 May 26 | Nby Newbury | 10f Gd | 3yLF | 9-2 | 4/6 | Esna (7½L) | 6/4F | - | 86 |
| 27 Sep 25 | Nmk Newmarket | 7f GF | 22yMdF | 9-2 | 1/8 | Ottoman Empress (¾L) | 11/2 | - | 85 |
Won Leopardstown maiden; trainer also responsible for impressive Oaks winner Thundering On
3-31
Age: 3
Weight: 9-2
OR: 92
Days: 39
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 May 26 | Leo Leopardstown | 10f Gd | MdF | 9-1 t | 1/10 | Believed (3¼L) | 9/4F | - | 90 |
| 9 Apr 26 | Gow Gowran Park | 9.5f Sft | 3yMdF | 9-3 t | 3/7 | Rebel Moon (2¾L) | 7/4F | - | 72 |
| 9 Oct 25 | Thu Thurles | 8f Gd/Y | 2yMdF | 9-2 t1 | 3/9 | Green Carrera (1¼L) | 12/1 | - | 72 |
Hot Recent Form Jockey - 12 wins from 39 in the last 14 days (31%)
Respectable Listed third on reappearance; open to improvement but it's very necessary
31-3
Age: 3
Weight: 9-2
OR: 92
Days: 33
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 May 26 | Nby Newbury | 10f Gd | 3yLF | 9-2 | 3/6 | Esna (3¾L) | 17/2 | - | 94 |
| 2 Oct 25 | Not Nottingham | 8.5f GS | 42yMdF | 9-2 | 1/7 | Enchanted Queen (½L) | 5/6F | - | 81 |
| 9 Sep 25 | Lei Leicester | 7f Gd | 42yNvF | 9-2 | 3/8 | Touleen (5¾L) | 8/1 | - | 67 |
Oaks runner-up; that was just 13 days ago but strong claims if at the top of her game
314-12
Age: 3
Weight: 9-2
OR: 111
Days: 13
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Jun 26 | Eps Epsom | 12f GS | 3yG1F | 9-2 | 2/9 | Thundering On (3¾L) | 3/1 | 105 | 113 |
| 13 May 26 | Yor York | 10.5f Gd | 3yG3F | 9-2 | 1/5 | Felicitas (¾L) | 6/4F | 105 | 111 |
| 10 Oct 25 | Nmk Newmarket | 8f Gd | 2yG1F | 9-2 | 4/10 | Precise (4½L) | 9/1 | - | 104 |
| 5 Sep 25 | Hay Haydock | 8f Gd | 32yNvF | 9-2 | 1/10 | Lyrics Of Life (2½L) | 4/5F | - | 83 |
| 8 Aug 25 | Nmk Newmarket (July) | 8f GF | 42yMdF | 9-2 | 3/8 | Evolutionist (5¼L) | 100/30 | - | 71 |
2,900,000gns yearling; has shown ability but dramatic improvement is needed today
26
Age: 3
Weight: 9-2
OR: -
Days: 46
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 May 26 | Nmk Newmarket | 10f GF | 3yLF | 9-2 | 6/6 | Jennifer Jane (16½L) | 15/2 | - | 72 |
| 11 Apr 26 | Yar Yarmouth | 10f Gd | 3NvF | 8-11 | 2/7 | Harriet Quimby (1L) | 8/1 | - | 76 |
C
Course Winner - Won before at this course
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 0 wins from 14 in the last 14 days (0%)
Listed win at Goodwood recently but further improvement is needed in this much hotter race
23-121
Age: 3
Weight: 9-2
OR: 82
Days: 11
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Jun 26 | Goo Goodwood | 10f Sft | 3yLF | 9-2 p1 | 1/8 | Lady Dora Mae (shd) | 9/1 | 82 | 95 |
| 22 May 26 | Goo Goodwood | 12f Gd | 3HcF | 8-4 | 2/9 | Orionis (1¾L) | 6/4F | 81 | 88 |
| 9 May 26 | Asc Ascot | 10f GF | 4HcF | 8-7 | 1/9 | Room Fourteen (1½L) | 11/1 | 77 | 86 |
| 4 Dec 25 | Cfd Chelmsford (AW) | 8f St | 22yNvF | 9-2 | 3/9 | Symbol Of Majesty (1L) | 6/5F | - | 78 |
| 5 Nov 25 | Kem Kempton (AW) | 8f St/Slw | 52yMdF | 9-2 | 2/13 | Abashiri (4L) | 11/2 | - | 71 |
| 2 Oct 25 | Sal Salisbury | 8f Gd | 42yNv | 9-2 | 6/11 | Runman (11½L) | 5/2J | - | 59 |
Up against it on the face of it but a stronger gallop could help; not ruled out each-way
132
Age: 3
Weight: 9-2
OR: 102
Days: 62
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Apr 26 | Sai Saint-Cloud | 10.5f Gd | 3yG3F | 9-0 ht | 2/6 | Gilded Prize (3½L) | 36/5 | - | 96 |
| 24 Mar 26 | Sai Saint-Cloud | 10f GS | 3yLF | 8-13 ht | 3/12 | Arkansas (2¼L) | 21/10F | - | 98 |
| 7 Feb 26 | Dea Deauville | 9.5f St | 3yF | 8-11 | 1/9 | Shelzawa (snk) | 9/10F | - | 81 |
Verdict
Musidora winner LEGACY LINK was a fine second in the Oaks 13 days ago and will be tough to beat if today's run does not come too soon.
Legacy Link
Betting Forecast:
6/4 Legacy Link,
3/1 Gilded Prize,
5/1 Earth Shot,
8/1 Johanna Walsh,
12/1 Composing,
16/1 Warriors Whisper,
20/1 Dark Lucinda,
Lady Roisia,
25/1 Golden Orbit,
33/1 Brilliant Star,
66/1 Venetia,
100/1 Maldives
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