Almeraq
After the Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes, this was the second Group 1 win of the season for Almeraq. He is a homebred, raced by Shadwell Estate Company Ltd, who also bred him.
Great Britain
Haydock · 05.09.26
Watch the raceJockeyTom Marquand
TrainerWilliam Haggas
Purse€464,900
Distance1207 metres
Winning time1m 15.00s
SurfaceTurf
Conditions3-year-olds and up
Stories of this Result
Almeraq
Tom Marquand
With this win, Tom Marquand and trainer William Haggas combined for 3 Group 1 successes this season. The jockey had come close here before: Starman was second in 2021.
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Racing TV · English commentaryResult
8 runners · prize money to 6th placePosHorseJockey · TrainerMarginPrize
6thAramram5yo colt by Blue Point × Queen's PearlSean LeveyRichard Hannon½€6,300
Pedigree of the winner
Connections
JockeyTom Marquand
TrainerWilliam Haggas
Almeraq in 2026
2 other winsTrainer / Jockey / Track
British Champions Sprint Stakes1207 metres · €581,1001stWilliam HaggasTom Marquand17.10.2026AscotPrize money €329,524Race detailsWatch
Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes1207 metres · €1,162,1001stWilliam HaggasTom Marquand20.06.2026AscotPrize money €659,048Race detailsWatch
All winners since 2020
| Year | Winner | Trainer / Jockey | Owner / Breeder | Video | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Big MojoMohaather × Jm Jackson | Michael ApplebyWilliam Buick | RP Racing LtdRingfort Stud Ltd & The Ladies | ||
| 2024 | MontassibExceed And Excel × Felwah | William HaggasCieren Fallon | The Montassib PartnershipShadwell Estate Company Limited (Ire) | ||
| 2023 | RegionalTerritories × Favulusa | Edward BethellCallum Rodriguez | Future Champions Racing RegionalRazza Del Sole Societa Agricola Srl (Gb) | ||
| 2022 | MinzaalMehmas × Pardoven | Owen BurrowsJim Crowley | Shadwell Estate Company LtdRingfort Stud | ||
| 2021 | Emaraaty AnaShamardal × Spirit of Dubai | Kevin RyanAndrea Atzeni | Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al MaktoumRabbah Bloodstock Ltd | ||
| 2020 | Dream Of DreamsDream Ahead × Vasilia | Sir Michael StouteOisin Murphy | Saeed SuhailProstock Ltd |
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