Royal Ascot 2009 Day 1 Results

The 2009 Royal Ascot Meeting gets underway today with five days of glorious racing action ahead of us it is set to be one of the most exciting weeks of the year for sports fans. We have all the results from Day 1 right here on this page including the feature race of the day, The St James Palace Stakes, so be sure to check back here for all your 2009 Royal Ascot Results.

The Queen Anne Stakes

Tuesday 16 June - 2.30 PM. Distance: 1m. Official Going: Good to Firm

  Horse SP Jockey Trainer
1st Paco Boy 10/3 Richard Hughes R. Hannon
2nd Cesare 11/1 J. Murtagh R. Hannon
3rd Aqlaam 10/1 R. Hills W. J. Haggas
4th Main Aim   Ryan Moore Michael Stoute

It was Paco Boy who claimed the first race of Royal Ascot 2009 in fine style as he pulled away from the field. It was the worlds top rated horse Gladiatorus who set the pace but he faded badly as Paco Boy cruised passed him.
Past Winners of the Queen Anne Stakes

The King's Stand Stakes

Tuesday 16 June - 3.05 PM. Distance: 5f. Official Going: Good to Firm

  Horse SP Jockey Trainer
1st Scenic Blast (AUS) 11/4 Fav Steven Arnold D. Morton
2nd Fleeting Spirit 7/2 Ryan Moore J. Noseda
3rd Anglezarke 33/1 David Allan T. D. Easterby

Australian Sprint star Scenic Blast attacked late down the outside and despite a good late run from Fleeting Spirit he came home a comfortable winner.
Past winners of the Kings Stand Stakes

The St James's Palace Stakes

Tuesday 16 June - 3.45 PM . Distance: 1m. Official Going: Good to Firm

  Horse SP Jockey Trainer
1st Mastercraftsman 5/6F J.Murtagh A.O Brien
2nd Delegator 4/1 J. Fortune B.Meehan
3rd Lord Shanakill 20/1 J.Crowley K.Burke

It was a straight shoot out between the winner and favourite Mastercraftsman and Delegator as they went toe-to-toe in a sprint finish which saw Mastercraftsman win by a neck.
St James's Palace Stakes Winners

The Coventry Stakes

Tuesday 16 June - 4.20 PM. Distance: 6f. Official Going: Good to Firm

  Horse SP Jockey Trainer
1st Canford Cliffs 7/4F R.Hughes R.Hannon
2nd Xtension 20/1 A.Kirby C.Cox
3rd Rakaan 28/1 J.Spencer B.Meehan

This race was all about Canford Cliffs who stormed away from the field to win by 6 lengths and he is no doubt one to watch in future years.
Ascot Coventry Stakes Past Winners

The Ascot Stakes (HANDICAP)

Tuesday 16 June - 4.55 PM. Distance: 2m 4f. Official Going: Good to Firm 

  Horse SP Jockey Trainer
1st Judgethemoment 13/2 Richard Hughes J.Chapple-Hyam
2nd Sesenta 10/1 J. Heffernan W.Mullins
3rd Royal Rationale 20/1 Seb Sanders D.Pipe
4th Gala Evening  20/1 A.Kirby J.Old

This marathon race was won by Judgethemoment who stayed on really well despite a strong challenge from Sesenta and Royal Rationale.

The Windsor Castle Stakes

Tuesday 16 June - 5.30 PM. Distance: 5f. Official Going: Good to Firm 

  Horse SP Jockey Trainer
1st Strike The Tiger 33/1 J.Velazquez W.Ward
2nd Fratellino 33/1 R.Winston A.McCabe
3rd Di Stefano 25/1 D.Holland M.Channon

The Windsor Castle was an exciting race with the American horse Strike The Tiger claiming the victory as a 33/1 outsider with Di Stefano finishing like a steam train.