Royal Ascot 2024: Day 5 Recap

Abigail Moses / 10:12 AM GMT • 23rd June, 2024

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The highlight of the day was Khaadem winning the Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes, the only Group 1 race on Day 5.

As the final day of Royal Ascot 2024 dawned, excitement was in the air for what promised to be a spectacular conclusion to a remarkable week of racing.

The day began in grand style with King Charles and Queen Camilla leading the prestigious carriage procession. Accompanying them were Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani and Lady Charles Spencer-Churchill, setting a majestic tone for the events to come.

Khaadem Wins Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes!

The highlight of the day was the Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes, the only Group 1 race on Day 5. The crowd eagerly anticipated the race, and it did not disappoint. Khaadem, ridden by Oisin Murphy, delivered a thrilling performance to claim the Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes for the second consecutive year. 

Trained by Charlie Hills, Khaadem had stunned everyone as an 80/1 outsider to win this Group One contest last year. Although he hadn't been able to replicate that form in his four starts since, he found his stride on the fast ground he favors, successfully defending his crown.

The 2024 Ascot race saw a relatively small field of 13 runners. Karl Burke’s Swingalong set a bold pace, leading for much of the six-furlong contest.

However, Khaadem, at 14/1, was travelling strongly behind under the motionless Murphy. As the final stages approached, Murphy unleashed Khaadem, who surged ahead to beat Swingalong by half a length. Mill Stream secured third place, while 3/1 favourite Believing, who had finished fourth in the King Charles III Stakes earlier in the week, mirrored that position once again.

Hills said:

“What a horse. Two win of of these plus a Palace House, a Stewards’ Cup and a King George at Goodwood.

“He got a fantastic ride there, off the pace, and he never looked like he was going to get beat.

“He loves this track, I think it’s the first time he’s had his ground since he won this last year. I think fast ground is key to him.

“He had a lovely pitch, they went a strong pace in front and he travels for fun. He’s such a versatile horse, to think he was making the running over five (furlongs) two years ago. We then decided on a change of tack, ride him like a good horse over six and it seems to suit him really well.”

As previously covered the Royal family had many horses running in Ascot 2024, including Treasure on Day 5. Unfortunately, the horse did not live up to Royal expectations, coming 10th in the Golden Gates Stakes.

Full Results from Day 5 of Royal Ascot 2024

2:30 - Chesham Stakes (Listed Race)

1. Bedtime Story
2. Pentle Bay
   
3. Brian
   
4. Jewel Of London
   
5. Miss El Fundi
   
6. Expensive Rose
   
7. Age Of Gold
   
8. Defence Missile
   
9. Metro Dubai
   
10. Hot Like Me
    
11. Moon Sniper
    
12. Lazy Griff
    
13. Motawahij
    
14. Duke Of Monroth
    
15. Shocker
    

15:05 - Hardwicke Stakes

1. Isle Of Jura
2. Goliath (GER)
   
3. Middle Earth
   
4. Candleford 
   
5. Continuous
   
6. Elegant Man
   
7. Desert Hero
   
8. Missed The Cut 
   

15:45 - Jubilee Stakes

1. Khaadem
2. Swingalong
   
3. Mill Stream
4. Believing 
   
5. Vadream
   
6. The Wizard Of Eye 
   
7. Shartash 
   
8. Shouldvebeenaring
   
9. Washington Heights
   
10. Quinault
    
11. Art Power
    
12. Jumby
    

16:25 - Jersey Stakes 

1. Haatem 
2. Kikkuli
   
3. Chicago Critic
   
4. Mountain Bear 
   
5. Zoum Zoum
   
6. Never So Brave 
   
7. Task Force
   
8. River Tiber
   
9. Boiling Point
   
10. Pearls And Rubies 
    
11. Indian Run 
    
12. Ziggy's Dream
    
13. Eben Shaddad 
    
14. Native American 
    
15. Kortez Bay
    
16. Dark Tornado
    
17. El Bodon 
    
18. Night Raider 
    

17:05 -Wokingham Stakes (Heritage Handicap)

1. Unequal Love
2. Dark Trooper 
   
3. Orazio
   
4. Lethal Levi
   
5. Glenfinnan 
   
6. Vafortino 
   
7. Rocket Rodney
   
8. Desert Cop
   
9. The Bell Conductor 
   
10. Chipstead
    
11. Cover Up
    
12. Coachello
13. Strike Red 
    
14. Mums Tipple 
    
15. Warrior Brave
    
16. Juan Les Pins
    
17. Roman Dragon
    
18. Albasheer 
    
19. Saint Lawrence 
    
20. Torivega 
    
21. Ferrous 
    
22. Fivethousandtoone 
    
23. Harry Three
    
24. Rumstar
    
25. Flaming Rib 
    

17:40 - Golden Gates Stakes 

1. Hand Of God
2. Cambridge 
   
3. Black Run
   
4. Nerano
   
5. Whiskey Pete
   
6. Palace Green
   
7. Approval
   
8. Portsmouth 
   
9. Grey Cuban
   
10. Treasure
    
11. Miletus 
    
12. Old Faithful

18:15 - Queen Alexandra Stakes

1. Uxmal
2. Run For Oscar
   
3. Dawn Rising
   
4. Fasol
   
5. Nachtgeist
   
6. Drawn To Dream
   
7. Magellan Strait
   
8. Maxident
   
9. Postileo 
   

Royal Ascot 2024 has truly been a memorable event, filled with thrilling races, majestic processions, and unforgettable moments. As the week draws to a close, fans and participants alike can look back on an exceptional year at Ascot, eagerly anticipating what next year will bring.