In a spectacular finish at Royal Ascot, Leovanni surged ahead in the final furlong to win the Queen Mary Stakes. Trained by Karl Burke, the filly took the lead under jockey James Doyle and showed impressive speed to win by a convincing length and three-quarters at odds of 22-1.
Mighty Eriu finished second, while Maw Lam took third in an exciting race. Doyle praised the hard work of the team behind the scenes and compared Leovanni to a previous winner he rode. Burke expressed confidence in the filly's future potential and believed she could excel over longer distances.
Richard Brown, racing adviser to Wathnan, commended Doyle's skills as a jockey and the vision of the Wathnan operation. He emphasised the importance of attracting new participants to horse racing and celebrated the success of Wathnan at such a prestigious event.
Trainers Gavin Cromwell and Adrian Nicholls were pleased with the performances of their horses, with Cromwell looking forward to the future improvement of Mighty Eriu and Nicholls proud of Maw Lam's strong showing. Both trainers expressed excitement about their horses' potential in upcoming races.
Overall, the Queen Mary Stakes was a thrilling race with Leovanni emerging as the impressive winner, showcasing her speed and potential for future success.