Queen Anne Stakes Runners Guide 2023 – Modern Games & Inspiral Clash in Royal Ascot Opener


A dozen Queen Anne Stakes runners have been declared for the 2023 edition of the traditional Royal Ascot curtain raiser. Two multiple Group 1 winners in Modern Games and Inspiral clash on the straight mile come Tuesday, 20 June with the pair duking it out for favouritism and the title of best older miler in the British Isles.


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Which of the Queen Anne Stakes Runners Will Go Off as Favourite?


Given that she receives weight all-round and has betting public darling Frankie Dettori in the saddle, Inspiral has been very popular in the Queen Anne Stakes betting in recent days. It’ll be his last chance of riding winners at the Royal meeting too with the beloved Italian set to retire from riding at the end of this year.


Up against Inspiral, however, is a consistent performer in fellow four-year-old Modern Games. Unlike the filly, the Godolphin colt was beaten on his sole start at Ascot in the Queen Elizabeth Stakes towards the end of last season. Modern Games has done well in big races overseas, however, and bring international form lines to the table.


It could go either way with on-course and online bookies as to which of the Queen Anne Stakes runners is sent off favourite. Modern Games does have owner-stable companion Native Trail for company in the race, but he’s too classy to be used as a mere pacemaker. There’s more on all 12 horses contesting this Group 1 opener below…




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Marc Chan silksComplete Queen Anne Stakes Runners Guide 2023


1. Angel Bleu




  • Age: 4

  • Rating: 112

  • Draw: Stall 5

  • Jockey: Hector Crouch

  • Trainer: Ralph Beckett

  • Recent Form: 395-261

  • Notable Race Wins: 2021 Vintage Stakes, 2021 Criterium International, 2023 Haydock Spring Trophy

  • Queen Anne Stakes Odds: 50/1


Struggled with quick ground in the St James’s Palace Stakes on the Round course here 12 months ago. Needs more rain than has arrived and is forecast to have any realistic hopes.




Berkshire Shadow silks2. Berkshire Shadow




  • Age: 4

  • Rating: 112

  • Draw: Stall  1

  • Jockey: Oisin Murphy

  • Trainer: Andrew Balding

  • Recent Form: 56364-113

  • Ascot Wins: 2021 Coventry Stakes

  • Queen Anne Stakes Odds: 33/1


Listed Wolverhampton and All-Weather Mile Championships winner, then Lockinge Stakes third behind Modern Games and Chindit. A lively outsider if building on that return to turf here.




Cash silks3. Cash




  • Age: 4

  • Rating: 109

  • Draw: Stall 9

  • Jockey: Tom Marquand

  • Trainer: David Simcock

  • Recent Form: 1/23-24

  • Notable Wins: None

  • Queen Anne Stakes Odds: 25/1


Non-stayer in 1m 2f Brigadier Gerard behind top horses Hukum and Desert Crown at Sandown latest, but perhaps better judged on penultimate effort. That came in the Paradise Stakes over course and distance, an official trial for Queen Anne Stakes runners. Lightly-raced with scope for improvement.




Michael Pescod silks4. Chindit




  • Age: 5

  • Rating: 115

  • Draw: Stall 12

  • Jockey: Pat Dobbs

  • Trainer: Richard Hannon

  • Recent Form: 134168-12

  • Ascot Wins: 2020 Pat Eddery Stakes, 2022 Summer Mile, 2023 Paradise Stakes

  • Queen Anne Stakes Odds: 14/1


Three-time Ascot winner and fourth in this race 12 months ago. Likes the track and Lockinge second puts him bang in contention to outrun his odds. Each way claims.




Light Infantry silks new5. Light Infantry




  • Age: 4

  • Rating: 116

  • Draw: Stall 2

  • Jockey: Jamie Spencer

  • Trainer: David Simcock

  • Recent Form: 11/9226-372

  • Notable Race Wins: 2021 Horris Hill Stakes

  • Queen Anne Stakes Odds: 28/1


Career-bests at Deauville with cut in the ground last summer when runner-up behind Tenebrism in the Prix Jean Prat and Inspiral in the Jacques Le Marois. Shaped as though further than this would suit when second again in France in the Prix d’Ispahan latest.




Al Shaqab Racing silks6. Lusail




  • Age: 4

  • Rating: 111

  • Draw: Stall 3

  • Jockey: Ryan Moore

  • Trainer: Richard Hannon

  • Recent Form: 262375-646

  • Notable Race Wins: 2021 July Stales, 2021 Gimcrack Stakes

  • Queen Anne Stakes Odds: 33/1


On long losing run dating back to Gimcrack at 2021 Ebor Festival at York. Needs a career best here, but only held a head in last year’s St James’s Palace. Subsequent form doesn’t match that run.




Godolphin first colours7. Modern Games




  • Age: 4

  • Rating: 121

  • Draw: Stall 8

  • Jockey: William Buick

  • Trainer: Charlie Appleby

  • Recent Form: 1352121-21

  • Notable Race Wins: 2022 French 2000 Guineas, 2022 Woodbine Mile, 2022 Breeders’ Cup Mile, 2023 Lockinge Stakes

  • Queen Anne Stakes Odds: 2/1


Dual Breeders’ Cup winner and successful in last year’s French 2000 Guineas and Woodbine Mile. Consistent type with leading form claims. Top on ratings and sets standard. Commands respect with only chink in armour being defeat over course and distance in Queen Elizabeth II Stakes in the autumn.




Shadwell Estate silks8. Mutasaabeq




  • Age: 5

  • Rating: 119

  • Draw: Stall 10

  • Jockey: Jim Crowley

  • Trainer: Charlie Hills

  • Recent Form: 123241-15

  • Notable Race Wins: 2022 Joel Stakes, 2023 bet365 Mile

  • Queen Anne Stakes Odds: 18/1


Four-time Newmarket winner but 0 from 2 at Ascot. Had no extra in three-length fifth in the Lockinge on his latest start. Other Queen Anne Stakes runners appeal more.




Godolphin silks white cap9. Native Trail




  • Age: 4

  • Rating: 119

  • Draw: Stall 4

  • Jockey: James Doyle

  • Trainer: Charlie Appleby

  • Recent Form: 12135-2

  • Notable Race Wins: 2021 Vincent O’Brien National Stakes, 2021 Dewhurst Stakes, 2022 Irish 2000 Guineas

  • Queen Anne Stakes Odds: 7/1


Precocious as a juvenile and Irish 2000 Guineas hero last year. Subsequent non-stayer in the Eclipse and Juddemonte International over further. Should come on for disappointing return to action when held by Mutasaabeq in bet365 Mile.




Pogo silks10. Pogo




  • Age: 7

  • Rating: 115

  • Draw: Stall 7

  • Jockey: Kieran Shoemark

  • Trainer: Charlie Hills

  • Recent Form: 501135217-00

  • Notable Race Wins: 2022 John Of Gaunt Stakes, 2022 Criterion Stakes, 2022 Challenge Stakes

  • Queen Anne Stakes Odds: 100/1


Obvious question marks about stamina at this level but enterprisingly campaigned at 7f for much of last season and a money spinner for connections. This demands a lot more.




Sheikh Mohammed Obaid silks11. Triple Time




  • Age: 4

  • Rating: 107

  • Draw: Stall 11

  • Jockey: Neil Callan

  • Trainer: Kevin Ryan

  • Recent Form: 3211/17-

  • Notable Race Wins: 2022 Superior Mile

  • Queen Anne Stakes Odds: 33/1


One of the most lightly-raced Queen Anne Stakes runners with Listed and Group 3 Haydock wins on quick ground. May be better than he showed when seventh on very soft going in the Prix Daniel Wildenstein on Arc Weekend.




Cheveley Park Stud12. Inspiral




  • Age: 4

  • Rating: 120

  • Draw: Stall 6

  • Jockey: Frankie Dettori

  • Trainers: John & Thady Gosden

  • Recent Form: 1111/1216-

  • Ascot Wins: 2022 Coronation Stakes

  • Queen Anne Stakes Odds: 15/8


Three-time Group 1 winner including Coronation success on reappearance at this meeting 12 months ago. Handles quick going and cut in the ground as demonstrated by Jacques Le Marois win at Deauville. Long break is no concern and receives 3lb sex allowance from the boys.




What Date & Time Is The 2023 Queen Anne Stakes?


πŸ“…Time/Date: 2:30pm (Tuesday 22nd June 2023)

πŸ‡Racecourse: Ascot

πŸ’° Winner: £425,325

πŸ“Ί TV: Sky Sports Racing / ITV

🎲 Odds: Inspiral 15/8 | Modern Games 2/1 | Native Trail 7/1 | Bar 14/1


Recent Queen Anne Stakes Winners



  • 2022 – Baaeed (1/6 fav)

  • 2021 – Palace Pier (2/7 fav)

  • 2020 – Circus Maximus (4/1 fav)

  • 2019 – Lord Glitters (14/1)

  • 2018 – Accidental Agent (33/1)

  • 2017 – Ribchester (11/10 fav)

  • 2016 – Tepin (11/2)

  • 2015 – Solow (11/8 fav)

  • 2014 – Toronado (4/5 fav)


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