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'Electric' Ombudsman claims second straight Ascot win

BBC News · Jun 17, 2026, 6:43 PM · Also reported by 1 other source

Key takeaways

  • Winning jockey William Buick received his award from William, the Prince of Wales
  • Ombudsman won the Prince of Wales's Stakes for a second straight year after producing an "electric" display in the feature race of day two at Royal Ascot.
  • Devil's Advocate and Mississippi River set the pace in the 10-furlong Group One race, before William Buick urged Ombudsman into contention halfway up the straight.

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Winning jockey William Buick received his award from William, the Prince of Wales

Ombudsman won the Prince of Wales's Stakes for a second straight year after producing an "electric" display in the feature race of day two at Royal Ascot.

Devil's Advocate and Mississippi River set the pace in the 10-furlong Group One race, before William Buick urged Ombudsman into contention halfway up the straight.

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