ROSALLION  (Ire) wore down Henry Longfellow in the final strides to win the prestigious St. James’s Palace Stakes (G1) on the first day of the 2024 Royal Ascot meeting. The three-year-old colt by Blue Point (Ire) from Rosaline (Ire) by New Approach (Ire) is trained by Richard Hannon for owner Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum.

The colt could meet Queen Anne Stakes (G1) winner CHARYN, who won the opening big race on the Royal Ascot card, in the upcoming Sussex Stakes (G1) at Goodwood.

Dubbed as ‘the race of the week,’ the field contained no less than three 2000 Guineas winners, with British winner Notable Speech heading the field. He looked well positioned to take the race as William pulled him wide to challenge, but it never materialised.

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