The Queen Elizabeth Jubilee Stakes (formerly the Platinum Jubilee) is a Group 1 contest run over 6f. It takes place at 16:25 on Saturday 24th June, which is the fifth day of Royal Ascot 2024. View the runners here, and also make sure to check out the odds and tips on offer for this race.

NO.DRAW
FORM

HORSE

ODDS

JOCKEY& TRAINER

AGE

WGT

RPR

3⁽¹²⁾

1575-0

Khaadem

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Charles Hills

9-5

114

126

Came from the back of the centre group to win this at 80-1 last year (good to firm); unable to reproduce that form at different courses on his four starts since but a strongly run race on fast ground over this C&D clearly brings out the best in him, and it will be no surprise if he's in the mix.

1⁽⁷⁾

01-054

Art Power

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

9-5

116

130

Front-runner; third in this race in 2021 (soft) and 12th last year (good to firm); landed first Group 1 in British Champions Sprint over C&D (soft) last October; close fourth to Mitbaahy in Group 2 at the Curragh (6f, good) latest, where he has an excellent record; the fast ground may not be ideal.

NR⁽¹³⁾

31122-

Kinross

T: Ralph Beckett

9-5

116

129

Two 7f Group 2 wins last August (including on good to firm) and won Group 1 Champions Sprint over C&D (good to soft) in October 2022; went very close in that race last year (soft) and he's a key player if at the top of his game on this first start since, but that wasn't the case in the last two runnings of this (both on fast ground), particularly last year (reappearance).

2⁽⁴⁾

59-900

Jumby

J: Charles Bishop

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

9-5

102

122

2yo winner here who has won Group 2 and Group 3 races over 7f, the latest last June; however, he had a substandard end to last season and it's been the same story so far this year; wears first-time blinkers; hard to fancy.

14⁽⁶⁾

7-3280

Vadream

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Charlie Fellowes

9-2

103

121

Two-time Group 3 winner (including over C&D) who ran well in defeat on her first two starts this season (Listed/Group 3); however, down the field the next twice, most recently here on Tuesday; would be a surprise winner.

6⁽¹⁾

81-471

Mitbaahy

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Charles Hills

9-5

113

126

Ran well in defeat on first two starts for current yard before career-best performance to win the Group 2 Greenlands Stakes at the Curragh four weeks ago (6f, good; also effective on good to firm); the runner-up Regional was also second in Tuesday's King Charles III Stakes; entitled to respect, especially under Jamie Spencer who rides this straight course so well.

10⁽¹⁴⁾

6657-1

The Wizard Of Eye

J: Ryan Moore

T: Charlie Fellowes

9-5

102

121

7f Group 3 third and 1m Listed winner for Stan Moore; down the pecking order on form and, now back down to 6f for first time since his second career start in 2021, could do with breaking better than on stable debut in last month's Victoria Cup handicap here (7f, good); however, he won that after travelling well and making up plenty of ground in the final furlong, and he's unexposed as a gelding and for this yard; interesting under Ryan Moore.

11⁽¹⁰⁾

441-14

Washington Heights

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

9-5

113

126

Prominent-racer; improved form to win Group 3 Abernant Stakes at Newmarket (6f, good) on return, before very close fourth behind two of these in Group 2 Duke Of York (6f, good); travelled well at York and this stiffer track isn't an obvious plus, but he's an each-way contender nevertheless.

8⁽²⁾

406-11

Shartash

J: James Doyle

T: Archie Watson

9-5

111

126

Gelded after joining this yard and has been better than ever, making it 2-2 for the stable with a Listed win at Haydock (7f, good to firm) last month; has since been acquired by Wathnan Racing (remains with same trainer); he travelled well and was clear 1f out last time, so could have even more to offer now back down to a sprint trip, and he's firmly in calculations.

13⁽³⁾

3144-8

Swingalong

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

9-2

107

121

Group 2 and Group 3 winner who made the frame in three Group 1 races last year, including when third in C&D Commonwealth Cup (good to firm); she may have needed last month's comeback in the Duke Of York and could give a good account, but a career best is needed if she's to reward each-way backers.

9⁽¹¹⁾

3-3026

Shouldvebeenaring

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

9-5

113

127

Beaten on his last 11 starts and his inconsistency reappeared when below par at the Curragh last time; however, he went close in the Group 1 Sprint Cup at Haydock (6f, good) last September and in the Group 2 Duke Of York (6f, good) two starts ago, and he shouldn't be ruled out.

12⁽⁵⁾

30-914

Believing

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: George Boughey

9-2

111

127

Commanding Listed win at Haydock (5f, good) on June 8 and stayed on for fine fourth in Tuesday's Group 1 King Charles III Stakes here (5f, good to firm); also kept on well when close third in Group 1 Sprint Cup at Haydock (6f, good) last September and 6f may well be her optimum trip; lots to like about this improving filly, provided her busy spell doesn't catch up with her.

5⁽⁸⁾

168-21

Mill Stream

J: William Buick

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

9-5

114

128

Highly progressive last year (including on fast ground) and better than ever when landing the Group 2 Duke Of York Stakes (6f, good) last month; got up late on at York, suggesting today's stiffer course may well be a positive, and this thriving 4yo holds solid claims.

7⁽⁹⁾

310-86

Quinault

J: Richard Kingscote

T: Stuart Williams

9-5

102

118

Hugely progressive handicapper last year, with seven wins (6f/7f, including here on fast ground); his usual hood is left off today and his form has to go to a new level if he's to make an impact, but he showed bundles of pace when 3l sixth in the Group 3 John Of Gaunt at Haydock (7f, good) recently and could benefit from this drop back to 6f; may make a bold bid at big odds.

RACING POST TIP

Believing

The filly BELIEVING ran a cracker when fourth in the King Charles III Stakes here on Tuesday and, having kept on well, there is a suspicion that 6f suits her even better. She earns the vote ahead of Shartash, who is 2-2 for Archie Watson and should be ideally suited by this stiff 6f. Mill Stream and Mitbaahy have been better than ever this season and bring solid credentials, while last year's winner Khaadem and the front-runner Quinault could go well at bigger odds.

Verdict

Past 10 Winners

Year	Horse [Draw]	Age	Weight	SP	Trainer	Jockey
2023	Khaadem [2]	7	9-5	80/1	Charles Hills	Jamie Spencer
2022	Naval Crown [20]	4	9-5	33/1	Charlie Appleby	James Doyle
2021	Dream of Dreams [3]	7	9-3	3/1F	Sir Michael Stoute	Ryan Moore
2020	Hello Youmzain [2]	4	9-3	4/1	Kevin Ryan	Kevin Stott
2019	Blue Point [9]	5	9-3	6/4F	Charlie Appleby	James Doyle
2018	Merchant Navy [11]	3	9-3	4/1	A P O’Brien	Ryan Moore
2017	The Tin Man [3]	5	9-3	9/2	James Fanshawe	Tom Queally
2016	Twilight Son [3]	4	9-3	7/2	Henry Candy	Ryan Moore
2015	Undrafted [6]	5	9-3	14/1	Wesley A Ward	Frankie Dettori
2014	Slade Power [4]	5	9-4	7/2F	Edward Lynam	Wayne Lordan

Key race stats 2024

Key trends

Top-three finish within last two starts, 9/10
Group or Listed winner over 6f, 9/10
Adjusted RPR of at least 127, 8/10 (last two winners the exceptions)
Rated within 8lb of RPR top-rated, 8/10
No older than five, 8/10

Other factors

Five winners had yet to score earlier in the season.

Three winners had run in the race the year before, finishing 782, while seven winners had contested a previous Royal Ascot (one won, three placed and three unplaced).

What happened in the Queen Elizabeth Jubilee Stakes last year?

KHAADEM had not finished closer than fourth in seven previous ventures into Group 1 company, spread over the last five seasons, and he was the lowest rated in the field bar the non-finisher. The exaggerated hold-up style proved perfect for the gelding who followed Sacred through before picking her off. Highfield Princess, who stayed over at Ascot after finishing runner-up in the King’s Stand on the first day of the meeting, ran another fine race over the extra furlong

Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes

15:45 Royal Ascot

RACING POST TIP

Verdict

Past 10 Winners

Key race stats 2024

What happened in the Queen Elizabeth Jubilee Stakes last year?

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