Royal Ascot 2024: day five results and race reaction - how it happened

Ascot: final day of royal meeting takes place on SaturdayCredit: Edward Whitaker (racingpost.com/photos)

It is the final day of Royal Ascot and get set for a super Saturday at the meeting.

The Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes (3.45) is the highlight with Mill Stream and Believing vying for favouritism in the final Group 1 of the day.

Elsewhere, the Chesham at 2.30 is another race I'm drawn to having been won by Pinatubo and Churchill in recent years.

Kinross: will miss Royal AscotCredit: Alan Crowhurst / Getty Images

A notable early non-runner this morning, Kinross will miss the Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes (3.45) due to the going, which remains good to firm.

Trueshan is also out of the Queen Alexandra Stakes (6.15) due to the quick conditions.

2.30
3 Chilly Breeze (lame)
6 Harvey (not eaten up)
12 Seaplane (abnormal scope)

3.45
4 Kinross (going)

5.05
23 Aleezdancer (going)
25 Gorak (not eaten up)

5.40
3 Arabic Legend (going)
5 Balmacara (going)
7 Primo Lara (cast in box)

6.15
1 Trueshan (going)
12 Ndaawi (going)
14 Grand Providence (going)

The ground at Ascot remains good to firm.

There was only a few drops of rain overnight and 4mm of watering was put on the straight course and 3mm added to the round track. 

It is likely to stay dry during the action, with only a chance of a light shower.

Speaking just before 8am, clerk of the course Chris Stickels said: "The ground is good to firm. We had a few spots of rain overnight but nothing that measured in the rain gauge. We may get a shower but it's very minimal and due to clear up with some sunny spells later."

GoingStick readings: stands' side 8.6, centre 8.8, far side 8.5, round course 7.7

Crowds: up on each day of Royal AscotCredit: Edward Whitaker (racingpost.com/photos)

The crowds have been up on every day so far at Royal Ascot and Saturday is a sell out.

So far the attendance across the first four days has increased by 6,216 from last year, representing a 3.1 per cent increase.

The Cheltenham Festival, meanwhile, dropped by 11,000 compared to 2023 in March.

Believing: attracting interest in Queen Elizabeth II StakesCredit: Alan Crowhurst / Getty Images

Believing has already run well at Royal Ascot, finishing fourth in the King Charles III Stakes, and has been backed into 7-2 favourite for the Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes (3.45).

He represents George Boughey, who was off the mark for the week on Friday as Cachet won the Sandringham.

2.30
Motawahij 8-1 (from 12s)

3.05
Missed The Cut 10-1 (from 12s)

3.45
Believing 7-2 (from 6s)

5.05
Dark Trooper 5-1 (from 7s)

6.15
Run For Oscar 3-1 (from 5s)

Let's look forward to an excellent final day at Royal Ascot. Here's today's race schedule:

2.30: Chesham Stakes 3.05: Hardwicke Stakes 3.45: Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes 4.25: Jersey Stakes 5.05: Wokingham Stakes 5.40: Golden Gates Stakes 6.15: Queen Alexandra Stakes

Time for those all important tips.

Members can check out what Tom Segal and Paul Kealy like, while The Punt has been in great form and Liam Headd takes over.

Just one winner from four in my lucky 15 on Friday's blog but we'll give it another go...

Believing 3.45: Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes
This looks open but I like Tuesday's King Charles fourth Believing. She ran a stormer and the step up to six furlongs could be her optimum.

Never So Brave 4.25: Jersey Stakes
This horse has a bit to find on ratings but strikes me as a classy prospect. He gave Vandeek a scare as a juvenile and has since won easily in a maiden and handicap. He's an each-way chance to take on River Tiber.

Ryan Moore: has a big chance in the WokinghamCredit: Patrick McCann (racingpost.com/photos)

Harry Three 5.05: Wokingham Stakes
Clive Cox is the master when it comes to sprinters and this talented type showed promise on his comeback run at Salisbury. He should improve from that effort, looks well handicapped off 104 and Ryan Moore takes the ride. Big chance.

Palace Green 5.40: Golden Gates Handicap
My best bet of the day. Smart talent who will love the ground, and travelled best before fading in a hot race over at York over 1m4f. The step back in trip is the obvious way to go and I'm really sweet on his chances here.

Good luck.

Four more come out...

4.25
16 Take Me To Church (pricked foot)

5.05
8 Apollo One (travel)

5.40
3 Arabic Legend (going)

6.15
13 Queenstown (vets advice)

George Boughey (right): could be celebrating again on SaturdayCredit: Patrick McCann (racingpost.com/photos)

Support for Believing has continued on Saturday this afternoon with Paddy Power reporting the four-year-old filly to be very popular.

Spokesman Paul Binfield said: “The two at the front of the Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee market, Believing and Mill Stream, both have plenty of supporters and we’re currently unable to separate them at 4-1.

"Punters really are steaming into the former after George Boughey’s winner at the Royal extravaganza yesterday and they clearly believe that the extra furlong today will assist her in going closer than her fourth in the King Charles III on Tuesday.”

Paddy Power market movers

2.30 Bedtime Story 6-4 (from 13-8)
3.05 Missed The Cut 11 (from 12s)
3.45 Believing 4-1 (from 13-2), Mill Stream 4 from (9-2), Shouldvebeenaring 10 (from 12s)
4.25 River Tiber 5-4 (from 6-4)
5.05 Dark Trooper 9-2 (from 13-2)
5.40 Approval 6-1 (from 15-2)

George Boughey has provided an upbeat report on the day's big gamble Believing ahead of the Queen Elizabeth II Stakes (3.45).

He told Sky Sports Racing:  "She's a pretty remarkable filly. When she won the Chelmer Stakes it was only a few days after she ran so well in the Nell Gwyn. She bounced out of Tuesday's race and I had to send her up Warren Hill on Friday morning.

"Holly [Walker] who rides her every day knows her inside out and watched her eat her grub at 4.30am this morning. She trotted up sound before she left.

"I think the six [furlongs] will see her in better light and I'm really pleased with her."

Willie Mullins: in carriage three of the royal processionCredit: Alan Crowhurst / Getty Images

He won a Champion Hurdle and Gold Cup at the Cheltenham Festival, was champion trainer in Britain and Ireland and now Willie Mullins is in the royal procession.

Willie and wife Jackie will be joined be Jamie and Lucy Snowden in carriage three.

The King and Queen are in the first carriage with QIPCO boss Sheikh Hamad bin Abdullah Al Thani and The Lady Charles Spencer-Churchill.

1st Carriage
The King
The Queen
HH Sheikh Hamad bin Abdullah Al Thani
The Lady Charles Spencer-Churchill

2nd Carriage
The Earl De La Warr
The Countess De La Warr
Mr. Wafic Saïd
Mrs. John Harrington

3rd Carriage
Mr. Willie Mullins
Mrs. Willie Mullins
Mr. Jamie Snowden
Mrs. Jamie Snowden

4th Carriage
Sir Michael Stevens
Lady Stevens
Mr. Dominic Spencer-Churchill
Mrs. Dominic Spencer Churchill

It will be 'Happy Days' for the winning connections of the Jersey Stakes with Henry Winkler, the actor who played The Fonz, on prize-giving duties.

Alex Jones, from the One Show, will present to the Chesham winner while Bake Off star Dame Prue Leith is on the podium after the Wokingham. 

David Harewood, from the outstanding Homeland (a free Netflix recommendation thrown in), and trainer Jessica Harrington also join in. 

We're almost an hour away and the Racing Post's award-winning photographer Edward Whitaker has been around the racecourse.

The final day of the 2024 Royal meetingCredit: Edward Whitaker (racingpost.com/photos)

The tipster board at Royal AscotCredit: Edward Whitaker (racingpost.com/photos)

The final day of the 2024 Royal meetingCredit: Edward Whitaker (racingpost.com/photos)

Ryan Moore and Aidan O'Brien: lead the wayCredit: Edward Whitaker (racingpost.com/photos)

Here's the leading jockey and trainers standings heading into the final day of Royal Ascot.

Belgium: in action on Saturday nightCredit: Stu Forster

Away from Royal Ascot, there are three matches in Euro 2024 to look forward to and our sport team have previewed each one with a tip.

Georgia vs Czech Republic (2pm) Turkey vs Portugal (5pm) Belgium vs Romania (8pm)

Porta Fortuna: brilliant winner on FridayCredit: Edward Whitaker (racingpost.com/photos)

There's still time look back at a fantastic Friday before the action gets underway.

I loved Fairy Godmother's epic win, Porta Fortuna was great too as was the celebrations after Crystal Black won.

This clip from ITV has to be the funniest moment from the meeting so far. Here's Mr Brightside (ft Luke Harvey).

Plenty of withdrawals have come in through the morning. Here is the full list of non-runners as of 2pm.

2.30
3 Chilly Breeze (lame)
6 Harvey (not eaten up)
12 Seaplane (abnormal scope)

3.45
4 Kinross (going)

4.25
16 Take Me To Church (pricked foot)

5.05
8 Apollo One (travel)
13 Wodao (not sound)
23 Aleezdancer (going)
25 Gorak (not eaten up)

5.40
3 Arabic Legend (going)
5 Balmacara (going)
7 Primo Lara (cast in box)

6.15
1 Trueshan (going)
7 Tashkhan (going)
12 Ndaawi (going)
13 Queenstown (withdrawn)
14 Grand Providence (going)

For the final time, the royal procession is taking place. White is the colour of the Queen's hat.

Looks as if the King and Sheikh Hamad bin Abdullah Al Thani are enjoying a conversation. I wonder if the Hardwicke (3.05) may be the topic, Qatar Racing own second favourite Middle Earth taking on the King's Desert Hero.

Willie Mullins, sporting a green tie, is in carriage three.

Saffie Osborne has run Maddy Playle through her three chances at Royal Ascot...

Never So Brave Jersey Stakes (4.25)
I won a nice maiden on him at Thirsk, he went on and won at Chester. He's a really nice horse who has an improving profile. It's a fairly tough race but hopefully he'll run creditably. There isn't a seven furlong handicap for three-year-olds and I think they think it's his best trip. I don't think he got into the Buckingham Palace with the weight allowance for three-year-olds, so this was the most obvious route given natural progression.

Saffie Osborne: has three rides at Royal AscotCredit: Edward Whitaker (racingpost.com/photos)

Orazio
Wokingham (5.05)
He's a really nice horse. He's proven himself at a higher level than this. He's back down to a nice, winnable mark. His last start was fairly underwhelming but he had his excuses as he stumbled coming out of the stalls. He's a really smart horse and hopefully in a tricky race, where anything can happen, he'd have a really solid chance.

Drawn To Dream Queen Alexandra Stakes (6.15)
She ran great in the Copper Horse Handicap. She had a tricky draw from 19. I ended up burning a bit too much petrol down the hill and then got pestered the whole way up the hill, so I was never able to get a breather into her. She's won a Group 3 over two and a half miles in Germany, she's a nice filly and if Tuesday's race hasn't taken too much out of her I think she'll be really competitive in what looks a wide-open race with all of the non-runners.

Charlie Appleby: yet to train a winner at Royal Ascot 2024Credit: Edward Whitaker (racingpost.com/photos)

It is the final two-year-old race of the week and the Chesham Stakes looks a fascinating affair too.

Over at Newmarket, Charlie Appleby has trained Ancient Truth to win so impressively he has gone 16-1 favourite for the 2025 Derby at Epsom. 

Frankel colt Age Of Gold is 20-1 though and could shorten with a good performance. This race was the starting point to the brilliant two-year-old season for Pinatubo only a few years ago.

Aidan O'Brien won this race with the high-class Churchill in 2016 and runs Bedtime Story, an impressive debut winner at Leopardstown.