Hayley Turner expressed her pride in Docklands' performance as they finished second in the Queen Anne Stakes at Royal Ascot. Turner, a record-breaking female rider, has had success at the prestigious meeting before, including a win aboard Docklands in the Britannia Handicap last year.
Trained by Harry Eustace, Docklands has shown his ability over this course and distance before with strong finishes in previous races. Despite facing tougher competition in this Group One race, Docklands ran a solid race and finished comfortably ahead of the rest of the field, just behind the impressive winner, Charyn.
Turner was pleased with Docklands' performance, acknowledging that while they couldn't catch the winner, she felt proud of their effort. Eustace echoed this sentiment, praising Docklands for his consistency and determination. The horse is set to travel to Australia later in the year as part of his racing schedule.
Maljoom, trained by William Haggas and ridden by Tom Marquand, finished third in the race, showing signs of returning to his previous Group One form. Marquand expressed optimism about Maljoom's future performances, indicating that the horse is regaining his best form after a period of limited racing.
Overall, the Queen Anne Stakes provided an exciting and competitive race, with Docklands, Maljoom, and Charyn showcasing their talent and potential for future success.