The final day of Royal Ascot 2026 delivered dramatic moments and thrilling finishes. Almeraq claimed the Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes in a nail-biter, while Thesecretadversary took the Jersey Stakes, further boosting the 2000 Guineas form. Orthodox powered home in the Norfolk Stakes, and Giavellotto triumphed in the Hardwicke Stakes, marking Oisin Murphy’s first win of the week. Going conditions were 'Good to Firm', and the leading trainer race was tight, dominated by the O’Brien family with William Haggas still in contention. Exciting market movers and final betting tips capped off a memorable week.
Results and photos on day five of Royal Ascot 2026
A thrilling renewal of the Queen Elizabeth II Stakes goes to William Haggas' Almeraq
Giavellotto beats Kalpana and Goliath in a vintage Hardwicke Stakes
Orthodox storms to victory in the opening Norfolk Stakes
Thesecretadversary wins the Jersey Stakes for Fozzy Stack
Double Rush beats Completely Random in the Wokingham
Royal Ascot. (Getty)
Royal Ascot 2026 Day 5 - Photos and Results
2:30pm Norfolk Stakes Result
Position
Name
SP
1st
Orthodox
9/2
2nd
El Floridita
150/1
3rd
Mussab
66/1
4th
Social Symbol
33/1
The three American fillies set an unsustainable early pace, and it was ORTHODOX who powered home to claim a tremendous victory in the Norfolk Stakes.
Clive Cox's youngster finished a good way clear of outsiders El Floridita and Mussab. Social Symbol comes home well to finish ahead of Fanshell Beach and Ez Tina.
Orthodox wins the Norfolk Stakes. (Getty) Orthodox wins the Norfolk Stakes. (Getty) Orthodox wins the Norfolk Stakes. (Getty)
3:05pm Hardwicke Stakes Result
Position
Name
SP
1st
Giavellotto
9/1
2nd
Kalpana
9/4f
3rd
Goliath
7/2
A fantastic Hardwicke Stakes goes the way of GIAVELLOTTO, as Oisin Murphy claims his first winner of the week.
Kalpana runs a belter back in second, having tracked the pace the whole way. Goliath looked to be coming with a big run, until Christophe Soumillon lost his irons and his challenge was basically over.
Giavellotto wins the Hardwicke Stakes. (Getty) Giavellotto wins the Hardwicke Stakes. (Getty) Giavellotto wins the Hardwicke Stakes. (Getty)
3:40pm Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes Result
Position
Name
SP
1st
Almeraq
25/1
2nd
Satono Reve
11/4
3rd
Joliestar
15/8f
4th
Stolen Kiss
33/1
The feature race of the day delivers yet again, as ALMERAQ snatches a narrow victory in the Jubilee Stakes!
Almeraq wins the Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes. (Getty) Almeraq wins the Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes. (Getty) Almeraq wins the Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes. (Getty) Almeraq wins the Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes. (Getty)
4:20pm Jersey Stakes Result
Position
Name
SP
1st
Thesecretadversary
20/1
2nd
Take Charge Star
50/1
3rd
Morris Dancer
25/1
4th
Green Sense
80/1
The 2000 Guineas form has been given another boost, as THESECRETADVERSARY strikes in the Jersey Stakes for Fozzy Stack, who has won with both of his runners this week.
Take Charge Star made the winner work hard for his victory, and the two pulled a long way clear of the staying on Morris Dancer.
Thesecretadversay wins the Jersey Stakes. (Getty) Thesecretadversay wins the Jersey Stakes. (Getty)
5:00pm Wokingham Handicap Result
Position
Name
SP
1st
Double Rush
11/2
2nd
Completely Random
12/1
3rd
Soldier's Tree
12/1
4th
Far Above Dream
28/1
5th
Mitbaahy
100/1
6th
Binhareer
9/2
Shane Foley and Andrew Balding combine to win the Wokingham with the well-fancied DOUBLE RUSH. Ryan Moore and Completely Random fly home to finish a nose behind the winner. Soldier's Tree crosses the line third, ahead of Far Above Dream and Mitbaahy.
1:00pm - Market Movers
🕓 2:30 Star Prospect 20/1➡️9/1
🕓 2:30 Savage Mariner 33/1➡️12/1
🕓 3:05 Best Secret 12/1➡️11/2
🕓 3:40 Satono Reve 9/2➡️11/4
🕓 4:20 Colori Forever 14/1➡️8/1
🕓 5:00 Spy Chief 12/1➡️15/2
🕓 5:35 Princling 14/1➡️15/2
🕓 6:10 Illinois 9/2➡️9/4
12:00pm - Who Will Be Crowned Leading Trainer?
Aidan O'Brien currently leads the way in the Top Trainer standings, and looks to have some good opportunities today. Joseph O'Brien trails his father by one, having saddled five winners this week, and he too has saved some strong horses for the final day of the meeting.
George Boughey sits in joint-third place with three winners. William Haggas has also notched three winners over the first four days, but he's got some really strong chances this afternoon. A late surge could be enough for Haggas to claim top honours, if the O'Brien's fail to hit the target!
Aidan O'Brien at Royal Ascot. (Getty) Joseph O'Brien at Royal Ascot. (Getty) George Boughey at Royal Ascot. (Getty) William Haggas at Royal Ascot. (Getty)
11:00am - Going Update and Non Runners
The ground has got quicker and quicker with each day of Royal Ascot, despite selected watering across the whole track.
GOOD TO FIRM is the official going description for day five. The stand's side is now measuring at 9.0 on the going stick. Yesterday, the far side was only measuring at 8.3, with the centre reading 8.9, but now both the inside and centre are reading 8.9, so there's clearly been a concerted effort to iron out the draw bias.
Two non-runners to bring you. Caburn has come out of the Wokingham (5:00), and Accredit won't run in the Golden Gates (5:35).
Can Kalpana finish Top 3 in the Hardwicke Stakes and complete the clean sweep of winning bet365 boosts?!
Well, everyone, today is the final day of Royal Ascot 2026. I won't know what to do with myself tomorrow. It's been an incredible week!
Before the action wraps up with the Queen Alexandra Stakes, we've got an excellent renewal of the Jubilee Stakes to enjoy, and vintage renewals of both the Hardwicke and the Jersey Stakes. The Wokingham is always a fantastic spectacle too, so best of luck to anyone having a bet this afternoon🤞
