King Charles III Stakes 5y3r45
 QuinnBet
Group 1, Ascot 15:45
£650,000 guaranteed,
3yo plus,
5f, Class 1   
Tuesday 17th June 2025

695l59

Ed Walker will be hoping his purple patch rolls on into Royal Ascot, with the progressive Mgheera set to carry leading hopes on the opening day.

Unbeaten in two since switching to Walker’s Lambourn base at the start of the campaign, the five-year-old d her liking for a sound surface with an impressive display in the Temple Stakes at Haydock—a win that has seen her shorten to as low as 12-1 for the June 17 sprint.

“The key’s been the ground,” said Walker. “Tom Marquand rode her work and was adamant she wanted it quick—full credit to him for that. She’s just come alive on it.”

A fast start to the Royal meeting would be just the tonic, and Mgheera’s upward trajectory makes her a fascinating contender for the newly-named feature.

But it won’t be all hands on deck. Notable absentee from Walker’s squad is Lowther Stakes winner, who’s yet to be sighted this season following a respiratory setback.

“She was meant to go at Newmarket on Guineas weekend,” Walker explained, “but the infection knocked her back more than we’d hoped. She’s back in light work now, but I’ve taken her out of Ascot—just didn’t want to force her into the Commonwealth Cup without a prep.”

“She’s a proper fast-ground filly and there’ll be races for her, but we’ll let her come to hand in her own time. It’s never easy with these three-year-old sprinters, they don’t get much margin for error.”

And in a tale that has galloped from the sands of Meydan to the green lawns of Newmarket, George Boughey’s flying filly Believing now carries more than just Group One ambitions — she’s in foal to the imperious Frankel.

The daughter of Mehmas, fresh from finally cashing in on her potential with a sparkling Al Quoz Sprint success on Dubai World Cup night, now eyes up Royal Ascot and the King Charles III Stakes, still burning with unfinished business before retiring later this year.

Sold to Coolmore for a princely three million guineas, her new owners wasted no time in introducing her to the court of equine royalty this spring. And while motherhood beckons, Boughey insists there’s plenty of racing still to come.

"She’s a different filly this year," Boughey says with quiet confidence. "She’s happy, she’s thriving, and she looks bang on track." A switch in stable, a change in scenery, and possibly the best work data of her career – all the signs point to Ascot.

Looking back, Boughey is candid. "I held her back over five – bad draws didn’t help. But Meydan’s flat six, a William Buick special, and suddenly the promise turned into proof."

And while the Royal meeting may not be her final curtain, it’s certainly her next act. With the Nunthorpe still glimmering on the horizon, Believing may yet add more glory before bidding the track farewell — and the paddocks hello.

The stars may align on that Royal Tuesday — and Believing, now carrying the hopes of two careers, could yet leave us with one final flourish.

Cleeve Racing £10 trial

King Charles III Stakes (Group 1)
£650,000 guaranteed, 3yo plus, 5f, Class 1
35 entries
Going:

NO. FORM HORSE AGE WGT TRAINER JOCKEY
1 10-115 American Affair 5 9-7 Jim Goldie
2 074-13 Clarendon House 7 9-7 Robert Cowell
3 146-05 Democracy Dilemma 5 9-7 Robert Cowell
4 920-69 Jakajaro 4 9-7 Robert Cowell
5 3600-6 Jasour 4 9-7 Clive Cox
6 20-424 Keran 4 9-7 F-H Graffard
7 5546-7 Kerdos 5 9-7 Clive Cox
8 3221-9 Kind Of Blue 4 9-7 James Fanshawe
9 311/3/ Manaccan 6 9-7 John Ryan
10 0511-3 Night Raider 4 9-7 K R Burke
11 /224-3 Regional 7 9-7 Edward Bethell
12 551-16 Rumstar 5 9-7 Jonathan Portman
13 005-77 Seven Questions 4 9-7 Robert Cowell
14 3910-7 Starlust 4 9-7 Ralph Beckett
15 1348-9 Storm Boy 3 9-7 A P O'Brien
16 554-59 Twilight Calls 7 9-7 Richard Spencer
17 57-243 Washington Heights 5 9-7 Kevin Ryan
18 124-17 Asfoora 6 9-4 Henry Dwyer
19 112-31 Balmoral Lady 4 9-4 Ed Walker
20 3223-1 Believing 5 9-4 George Boughey
21 1453-2 Flora Of Bermuda 4 9-4 Andrew Balding
22 -87221 Frost At Dawn 4 9-4 William Knight
23 506-11 Mgheera 5 9-4 Ed Walker
24 080-61 Monteille 4 9-4 Mario Baratti
25 615-92 No Half Measures 4 9-4 Richard Hughes
26 40-530 Vadream 7 9-4 Charlie Fellowes
27 2116-6 Aesterius 3 9-1 Archie Watson
28 2-1316 Arizona Blaze 3 9-1 Adrian Murray
29 424-14 Big Mojo 3 9-1 Michael Appleby
30 184-23 Estepona 3 9-1 M Delcher Sanchez
31 1231-7 Magnum Force 3 9-1 G M Lyons
32 814-61 Tropical Storm 3 9-1 Andrew Balding
33 1-2118 West Acre 3 9-1 George Scott
34 125-12 Whistlejacket 3 9-1 A P O'Brien
35 31131- Coto De Caza 3 8-12 Simon & Ed Crisford

KING CHARLES III STAKES
Past Results

2024-WINNER-ASFOORA Henry Dwyer Oisin Murphy Noor Elaine Farm Pty Ltd 5 9-04 5/1

2023-WINNER-BRADSELL Archie Watson Hollie Doyle Victorious Racing 3 9-01 14/1

2022-WINNER-NATURE STRIP Chris Waller James McDonald R A E Lyons, P D Harrison Et Al 7 9-07 9/4

2021-WINNER-OXTED Roger Teal Cieren Fallon S Piper,T Hirschfeld,D Fish & J Collins 5 9-05 4/1

2020-WINNER-BATTAASH Charlie Hills Jim Crowley Hamdan Al Maktoum 6-9-04 5/6F

2019-WINNER-BLUE POINT Charlie Appleby James Doyle Godolphin 5-9-04 5/2

2018-WINNER-BLUE POINT Charlie Appleby William Buick Godolphin 4-9-04 6/1

2017-WINNER-LADY AURELIA 3-8-09 Owner-Stonestreet Stables, George Bolton, Peter Leidel; Trainer-Wesley Ward USA; Jockey- John Velazquez; SP-7/2
2ND-Profitable 5-9-04 Owner-Godolphin; Trainer-Clive Cox; Jockey-James Doyle; SP-14/1
3RD-Marsha 4-9-01 Owner-Elite Racing Club; Trainer-Sir Mark Prescott; Jockey-Luke Morris; 11/4F
17 ran; Time-57.45s; Dist-3, hd

2016-WINNER- 4-9-04 Owner-Alan Spence; Trainer-Clive Cox; Jockey-Adam Kirby; SP-4/1
2ND-Cotai Glory 4-9-04 Owner-Kangyu Int Racing (HK) Ltd & F Ma; Trainer-Charlie Hills; Jockey-George Baker-SP-33/1
3RD-Goken 4-9-04 Owner-Guy Pariente; Trainer-Kevin Ryan; Jockey-Jamie Spencer; SP-50/1
17 ran; Time-1m 2.69s; Dist-nk, 1 6/4 Fav Mecca’s Angel (16th)

2015-WINNER-GOLDREAM 6-9-04 Owner-J Sargeant & Mrs J Morley; Trainer-Robert Cowell; Jockey-Martin Harley; SP-20/1
2ND-Medicean Man 9-9-04 Owner-Stuart & Kate Dobb; Trainer-Jeremy Gask; Jockey-Joao Moreira; SP-50/1
3RD-Muthmir 5-9-04 Owner-Hamdan Al Maktoum; Trainer-William Haggas; Jockey-Paul Hanagan; SP-3/1
18 ran; Time-59.11s; Dist-sh, nk 5/2 Fav Sole Power (5th)

2014-WINNER- SOLE POWER 7-9-04 Owner-Sabena Power; Trainer-Edward Lynam IRE; Jockey-Richard Hughes; SP-5/1
2ND-Stepper Point 5-9-04 Owner-Clive Edginton; Trainer-William Muir; Jockey-Martin Dwyer; SP-50/1
3RD-Hot Streak 3-8-12 Owner-Qatar Racing Limited; Trainer-Kevin Ryan; Jockey-Jamie Spencer; SP-3/1 Fav
16 ran; Time-58.85s; Dist-11⁄4, nk

2013-WINNER- SOLE POWER 6-9-04 Owner-Sabena Power; Trainer-Edward Lynam IRE; Jockey-Johnny Murtagh: SP-8/1
2ND-Shea Shea 6-9-04 Owner-Bryan Joffe & Myron Berzack; Trainer-Mike De Kock SAF; Jockey-Christophe Soumillon; SP-11/4 Fav
3RD-Pearl Secret 4-9-04 Owner-Qatar Racing Limited; Trainer-David Barron; Jockey-Jamie Spencer; SP-10/1
19 ran; Time-58.88s; Dist-nk, 1¼

2012-WINNER- LITTLE BRIDGE 6-9-04 Owner-Ko Kam Piu; Trainer-Danny Shum HK; Jockey-Zac Purton; SP-12/1
2RD-Bated Breath 5-9-04 Owner-Khalid Abdullah; Trainer-Roger Charlton; Jockey-James Doyle; SP-11/2
3RD-Sole Power 5-9-04 Owner-Sabena Power; Trainer-Eddie Lynam IRE; Jockey-Johnny Murtagh; SP-8/1
22 ran; Time: 59.29s; Dist ¾, 1 9/2 Jt Favs Ortensia (9th), Wizz Kid (10th)

2011-WINNER- PROHIBIT 6-9-04 Owner-Dasmal, Rix, Barr, Morley, Mrs Penny; Trainer-Robert Cowell; Jockey-Jim Crowley;
SP-7/1
2RD-Star Witness 4-9-04 Owner-Widden Stud; Trainer-Danny O’Brien AUS; Jockey-Steven Arnold; SP-6/1
3RD-Sweet Sanette 6-9-01 Owner-Chow Hong & Wu Po Kung; Trainer-Tony Millard HK; Jockey-Jamie Spencer; SP-16/1
19 ran; Time: 59.50s; Dist ½, ½ 11/2 Fav Kingsgate Native (6th)

2010-WINNER-EQUIANO 5-9-04 Owner-James Acheson; Trainer-Barry Hills; Jockey-Michael Hills; SP-9/2
2ND-Markab 7-9-04 Owner-Tight Lines Partnership; Trainer-Henry Candy; Jockey-Pat Cosgrave; SP-14/1
3RD-Borderlescott 8-9-04 Owner-James Edgar & William Donaldson; Trainer-Robin Bastiman; Jockey-Neil Callan; SP-16/1
12 ran; Time: 59.00s; Dist: 1½, nk 5/2 Fav Kingsgate Native (6th)

2009-WINNER-SCENIC BLAST 5-9-04 Owner-Elio Anthony Galante & Partners; Trainer-Danny Morton AUS; Jockey-Steven
Arnold; SP 11/4 Fav
2ND-Fleeting Spirit 4-9-01 Owner-The Searchers; Trainer Jeremy Noseda; Jockey-Ryan Moore; SP-7/2
3RD-Anglezarke 3-8-09 Owner-David Armstrong; Trainer-David Easterby; Jockey-David Allen; SP-33/1
15 ran; Time: 59.54; Dist: ¾, 2¾

2008-WINNER-EQUIANO 3-8-12 Owner-James Acheson; Trainer-Mauricio Delcher Sanchez ESP; Jockey-Olivier Peslier;
SP 22/1
2ND-Takeover Target 9-9-04 Owner-Joe & Ben Janiak; Trainer-Joe Janiak AUS; Jockey-Jay Ford; SP-6/1
3RD-Fleeting Spirit 3-8-09 Owner-The Searchers; Trainer-Jeremy Noseda; Jockey-Ryan Moore; SP-15/8 Fav
13 ran, Time-59.35s, Dist: ½, nk

2007-WINNER-MISS ANDRETTI 6-9-01 Owner-Sean Buckley, Dave Mueller, Gabriella Guenzi; Trainer-Lee Freedman AUS;
Jockey-Craig Newitt; SP-3/1 Fav
2ND-Dandy Man 4-9-04 Owner-H R H Princess Haya Of Jordan; Trainer-Tracey Collins IRE; Jockey-Pat Shanahan; SP-15/2
3RD-Magnus 5-9-04 Owner-Robert Crabtree; Trainer-Peter Moody AUS; Jockey-Damien Oliver; SP-14/1
20 ran, Time-57.44s, Dist: 1¾, nk

2006-WINNER-TAKEOVER TARGET 7-9-07 Owner-Joe & Ben Janiak; Trainer-Joe Janiak AUS; Jockey-Jay Ford; SP-7/1
2ND-Benbaun 5-9-02 Owner-Ransley, Birks, Hillen; Trainer-Mark Wallace; Jockey-Jamie Spencer; SP-16/1
3RD-Pivotal Point 6-9-02 Owner-R A Bernard; Trainer-Peter Makin; Jockey-Frankie Dettori; SP-25/1
28 ran, Time-59.79s, Dist: sh, ½ 5/1 Fav Moss Vale (8th)

2005-WINNER-CHINEUR 4-9-02 Owner-Marquesa De Moratalla; Trainer-Mikel Delzangles FR; Jockey-Christophe Lemaire;
SP-7/1
2ND-Boogie Street 4-9-02 Owner-Hippodrome Racing; Trainer-Richard Hannon; Jockey-Richard Hughes; SP-16/1
3RD-Moss Vale 4-9-02 Owner-John C Grant & Cheveley Park Stud; Trainer-Barry Hills; Jockey-Michael Hills; SP-14/1
16 ran, Time-57-55s, Dist: 1¾, nk 11/2 Jt-Favs Var (6th) and The Tatling (7th) (run at York)

2004-WINNER-THE TATLING 7-9-02 Owner-Dab Hand Racing; Trainer-Milton Bradley; Jockey-Darryll Holland; SP-8/1
2ND-Cape Of Good Hope 6-9-02 Owner-Exors of the late R Carstairs; Trainer-David Oughton HK; Jockey-Michael Kinane;
SP-13/2
3RD-Frizzante 5-8-13 Owner-Jan Hopper & Elizabeth Grundy; Trainer-James Fanshawe; Jockey-Johnny Murtagh; SP-9/2
Fav
19 ran, Time-1m 0.16s, Dist: 1½, nk

2003-WINNER-CHOISIR 4-9-07 Owner-Terry Wallace & Partners; Trainer-Paul Perry AUS; Jockey-Johnny Murtagh;
SP-25/1
2ND-Acclamation 4-9-02 Owner-Dulford Cavaliers; Trainer-Gerald Cottrell; Jockey-Pat Eddery; SP-16/1
3RD-Oasis Dream 3-9-01 Owner-Khalid Abdullah; Trainer-John Gosden; Jockey-Richard Hughes; SP-6/1 Fav
20 ran, Time-59.68s, Dist: 1, 1½

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