SportHorse racingRoyal AscotJoliestar, who heads the betting for two Group 1 sprints at next month’s five day showpiece, has begun her journey from Sydney, Australia14:22, 22 May 2026The top sprinter who is favourite to plunder more Aussie honours at Royal Ascot is ‘ready to take on the world stage’. Joliestar, from the stable of Australia’s perennial champion trainer Chris Waller, is the five day event’s headline international runner.‌The five-year-old is the 2-1 favourite for the £1 million Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes on June 20. The mare is also at the head of the betting for the King Charles III Stakes.‌She has won nearly £4.5 million in prize-money from ten wins, including five at Group 1 level and recorded her latest victory in the Newmarket Handicap, which proved a springboard to royal meeting glory for other Aussie sprinters Takeover Target, Miss Andretti, Scenic Blast and Black Caviar.‌READ MORE: Racehorse drops jockey after line, escapes track and gallops into townREAD MORE: Worrying update issued on jockey who lost both legs after being trapped beneath horseWaller, synonymous with the legendary Winx who won 37 of 43 career starts, including her last 33 in succession, has enjoyed Royal Ascot success before.He captured the King Charles with Nature Strip in 2022 and will attempt to add the coveted 6f Queen Elizabeth, which he came close to winning with 2015 runner-up Brazen Beau.‌Joliestar is owned by New Zealand-based Cambridge Stud, part owners of 2020 Queen Elizabeth winner Hello Youmzain.Waller posted a progress report on Joliestar, set to be partnered by James McDonald, on Friday.Article continues belowHe said: “The first box is ticked for @CambridgeStud Joliestar ahead of Royal Ascot in two weeks time, travelling safely to Melbourne overnight in the care of our trusty driver Bruno.“While race day is the main event, the preparation beforehand is just as important. A big thank you to the @aus_turf_club for allowing us to use the Rosehill course proper this week for a jumpout alongside Fangirl, and to the @FlemingtonVRC who have also been fantastic in accommodating us to use Flemington next week ahead of her departure.“It takes a huge team effort to give these horses every opportunity and we’re looking forward to seeing Joliestar board the plane and take on the world stage.”Choose Daily Mirror as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.‌Royal AscotJames McDonaldRoyal FamilyAscot racecourse