Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleTen Bob Tony ridden by Kieran Shoemark on their way to winning the Queen Anne Stakes on day one of Royal Ascot (PA)Ten Bob Tony, an outsider at 50-1, caused a major upset by winning the Queen Anne Stakes, the opening race of Royal Ascot 2026. The five-year-old, trained by Ed Walker and ridden by Kieran Shoemark, came from the back of the pack to win by half a length. The victory marked only Ten Bob Tony's third race over a mile, having previously been considered a seven-furlong specialist. The favourite, Notable Speech, who was sent off at 9-4, never threatened to challenge for the win. Trainer Ed Walker and jockey Kieran Shoemark expressed their surprise and delight at the unexpected Group One success, praising Ten Bob Tony’s strong finish.Thank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Ten Bob Tony lands 50-1 shock win in first race of Royal Ascot
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleTen Bob Tony ridden by Kieran Shoemark on their way to winning the Queen Anne Stakes on day one of Royal Ascot (PA)Ten Bob Tony, an outsider at 50-1, caused a major upset by winning the Queen Anne Stakes, the opening race of Royal Ascot 2026. The five-year-old, trained by Ed Walker and ridden by Kieran Shoemark, came from the back of the pack to win by half a length. The victory marked only Ten Bob Tony's third race over a mile, having previously been considered a seven-furlong specialist. The favourite, Notable Speech, who was sent off at 9-4, never threatened to challenge for the win. Trainer Ed Walker and jockey Kieran Shoemark expressed their surprise and delight at the unexpected Group One success, praising Ten Bob Tony’s strong finish.Thank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
