Great Britain
Ascot · 17.06.25
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Purse€843,400
Distance1006 metres
Winning time59.64s
SurfaceTurf
Conditions3-year-olds and up
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At The Races · English commentaryResult
21 runners · prize money to 6th placePosHorseJockey · TrainerMarginPrize
7thWashington Heights5yo gelding by Washington Dc × Epping RoseT EavesKevin RyanHead
10thJasour4yo colt by Havana Grey × Twilight ThymeJim CrowleyClive Cox¾
14thRumstar5yo gelding by Havana Grey × StellartaRob HornbyJonathan Portman½
20thManaccan6yo colt by Exceed And Excel × ShyrlCieren FallonJ Ryan2 ¼
Pedigree of the winner
As of race day 17.06.25American Affair
Washington DCSire
Classy AnneDamby Orientor
DamClassy Anne
American Affair is out of Classy Anne (Orientor), who won six races. He is her second foal and has, like the first, won races. No earlier member of his first four dams had earned black-type. Classy Anne is a half-sister to three other winners, among them Killer Class (Kyllachy), a four-time winner and the dam of The Defiant, successful ten times, and Orient Class, successful seven times.
Second damClass Wan
Second dam Class Wan (Safawan) won twice and is a half-sister to three other winners, including Compton Classic (Compton Place), an 11-time winner.
Third damAyr Classic
Third dam Ayr Classic (Local Suitor) won twice.
Wider family
Further back the family includes the sire Salse (Topsider), winner of the Gr.1 Prix de la Foret, Carnauba (Noholme II), winner of the Gr.1 Oaks d'Italia and twice champion in Italy, El Villano (Danzante II), a multiple Group 1 winner and four times champion in Mexico, and Smart N Slick (Smarten), winner of the Grade 1 Sapling Stakes. It is also the family of Concorde Prince (Super Concorde), a three-time winner who was black-type-placed in the US and became a sire.
Connections
All winners since 2020
| Year | Winner | Trainer / Jockey | Owner / Breeder | Video | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | AsfooraFlying Artie × Golden Child | Henry DwyerOisin Murphy | Noor Elaine Farm Pty LtdNoor Elaine Farm | ||
| 2023 | BradsellTasleet × Russian Punch | Archie WatsonHollie Doyle | Victorious RacingMrs D O'Brien | ||
| 2022 | Nature StripNicconi × Strikeline | Chris WallerJames McDonald | R A E Lyons, P D Harrison Et AlGolden Grove Stud Farm | ||
| 2021 | OxtedMayson × Charlotte Rosina | Roger TealCieren Fallon | S Piper,T Hirschfeld,D Fish & J CollinsHomecroft Wealth Racing | ||
| 2020 | BattaashDark Angel × Anna Law | Charles HillsJim Crowley | Hamdan Al MaktoumBallyphilip Stud |
History since 2003
King Charles III Stakes23Editions since 2003
3Multiple winnersEquiano, Sole Power, Blue Point
13%Won by fillies or mares3 of 23 · 3 of the last 20
0:57.44Fastest winning timeMiss Andretti · 2007
Multiple winners
Won this race more than once1Equiano2008, 20102 wins
1Sole Power2013, 20142 wins
1Blue Point2018, 20192 wins
Biggest upsets
Longest-priced winners1Choisir2003 · Johnny Murtagh26.00
2Equiano2008 · Olivier Peslier23.00
3Goldream2015 · Martin Harley21.00
5Little Bridge2012 · Zac Purton13.00
Show all 23 winners since 2003Hide the list
| Year | Winner | Trainer / Jockey | Owner / Breeder | Odds | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | American AffairWashington DC × Classy Anne | Jim GoldiePaul Mulrennan | Barraston Racing & J S GoldieJohn McGrandles | 12.00 | |
| 2024 | AsfooraFlying Artie × Golden Child | Henry DwyerOisin Murphy | Noor Elaine Farm Pty LtdNoor Elaine Farm | 6.00 | |
| 2023 | BradsellTasleet × Russian Punch | Archie WatsonHollie Doyle | Victorious RacingMrs D O'Brien | 15.00 | |
| 2022 | Nature StripNicconi × Strikeline | Chris WallerJames McDonald | R A E Lyons, P D Harrison Et AlGolden Grove Stud Farm | 3.25 | |
| 2021 | OxtedMayson × Charlotte Rosina | Roger TealCieren Fallon | Piper, Hirschfeld, Fish & CollinsHomecroft Wealth Racing | 5.00 | |
| 2020 | BattaashDark Angel × Anna Law | Charles HillsJim Crowley | Hamdan Al MaktoumBallyphilip Stud | 1.83 | |
| 2019 | Blue PointShamardal × Scarlett Rose | Charlie ApplebyJames Doyle | GodolphinOak Lodge Bloodstock | 3.50 | |
| 2018 | Blue PointShamardal × Scarlett Rose | Charlie ApplebyWilliam Buick | GodolphinOak Lodge Bloodstock | 7.00 | |
| 2017 | Lady AureliaScat Daddy × D' Wildcat Speed | Wesley WardJohn R Velazquez | Stonestreet Stables, Bolton & LeidelStonestreet Thoroughbred Holdings | 4.50 | |
| 2016 | ProfitableInvincible Spirit × Dani Ridge | Clive CoxAdam Kirby | Alan SpenceCon Harrington | 5.00 | |
| 2015 | GoldreamOasis Dream × Clizia | Robert CowellMartin Harley | J Sargeant & J MorleyTsega Breeding Limited | 21.00 | |
| 2014 | Sole PowerKyllachy × Demerger | Edward LynamRichard Hughes | Mrs S. PowerG Russell | 6.00 | |
| 2013 | Sole PowerKyllachy × Demerger | Edward LynamJohnny Murtagh | Mrs S. PowerG Russell | 9.00 | |
| 2012 | Little BridgeFaltaat × Golden Rose | C S ShumZac Purton | Ko Kam PiuLlanhennock Trust (NZ) | 13.00 | |
| 2011 | ProhibitOasis Dream × Well Warned | Robert CowellJim Crowley | Dasmal / Rix / Barr et al.Juddmonte | 8.00 | |
| 2010 | EquianoAcclamation × Entente Cordiale | Barry HillsMichael Hills | James AchesonEcurie Skymarc Farm | 6.00 | |
| 2009 | Scenic BlastScenic × Daughters Charm | Daniel MortonSteven Arnold | Elio Galante & PartnersDurham Lodge Thoroughbred Stud | 3.75 | |
| 2008 | EquianoAcclamation × Entente Cordiale | Mauricio Delcher SánchezOlivier Peslier | James AchesonEcurie Skymarc Farm | 23.00 | |
| 2007 | Miss AndrettiIhtiram × Peggie’s Bid | Lee FreedmanCraig Newitt | Buckley / Mueller / GuenziK. Beauglehole & Mrs. P. Beauglehole | 4.00 | |
| 2006 | Takeover TargetCeltic Swing × Shady Stream | Joe JaniakJay Ford | Joe & Ben JaniakMeringo Stud, New South Wales | 8.00 | |
| 2005 | ChineurFasliyev × Wardara | Mikel DelzanglesChristophe Lemaire | Marquesa de MoratallaCyril Humphris | 8.00 | |
| 2004 | The TatlingPerugino × Aunty Eileen | Milton BradleyDarryll Holland | Dab Hand RacingPatrick J Power | 9.00 | |
| 2003 | ChoisirDanehill Dancer × Great Selection | Paul PerryJohnny Murtagh | Terry Wallace & PartnersR.M. Daisley, NSW | 26.00 |
Source: G1Stars meeting database – winners, connections, times and starting prices as recorded. Group 1 grading began in 1971.
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