Royal Ascot 2017 – Lady Aurelia bolts up in the King’s Stand Stakes for trainer Wesley Ward
Lady Aurelia showed her liking for Ascot once again as she stormed to success in the Group 1 King's Stand Stakes with Profitable home in second
LADY AURELIA left Ascot stunned once again as she bolted up in the King’s Stand Stakes at Royal Ascot.
Last year, Lady Aurelia won the Queen Mary Stakes by seven lengths, and while it was a smaller margin this year, it was even more impressive.
She showed electric speed from the gates before quickening in the final furlong to put the race to bed.
Last year’s winner Profitable ran well in second with favourite Marsha home in third place.
Winning jockey John Velezquez said: “It’s unfortunate for Frankie and a bad situation for him, but she was spectacular.
“I gave her a little break in the first half of the race and then when I asked her to run she responded, that doesn’t always happen.
“Wes does a great job and he has a great team.”
Ward, celebrating his eighth winner at the meeting said: “She’s a very special filly.
“This is a Group 1 against the fastest sprinters in the world and to duplicate what she did last year and come back and do it again – she’s a once in a lifetime horse.
“She’s amazing and she loves it over here.
“We can look forward to a really big summer, the Breeders’ Cup – her owners are so excited, it’s wonderful for American racing.”