Royal Ascot
King Charles III Stakes Entries (2025)
The full list of entries for the 2025 King Charles III Stakes at Royal Ascot can be seen below, with the best sprinters in the business competing over five furlongs down the Berkshire straight.
A total of 26 horses were entered at the six-day stage for the race, with entries closing at 12pm on Wednesday 11th June – check out the full list of entries below:
- American Affair – Jim Goldie
- Jasour – Clive Cox
- Kerdos – Clive Cox
- Manaccan – John Ryan
- Night Raider – K. R. Burke
- Regional – Edward Bethell
- Rumstar – Jonathan Portman
- Starlust – Ralph Beckett
- Storm Boy – Aidan O’Brien
- Twilight Calls – Richard Spencer
- Washington Heights – Kevin Ryan
- Asfoora – Henry Dwyer, Australia
- Balmoral Lady – Ed Walker
- Believing – George Boughey
- Flora of Bermuda – Andrew Balding
- Frost At Dawn – William Knight
- Mgheera – Ed Walker
- Monteille – Mario Baratti, France
- No Half Measures – Richard Hughes
- Aesterius – Archie Watson
- Estepona – Mauricio Delcher Sanchez, France
- Magnum Force – G. M. Lyons, Ireland
- Tropical Storm – Andrew Balding
- West Acre – George Scott
And two supplementary entries…
King Charles III Stakes History
The King Charles III Stakes is a prestigious Group 1 flat race held annually at Ascot Racecourse during Royal Ascot. In 2024, the race took place on Tuesday 18th June and covered a distance of 5 furlongs (1,006 meters) on turf. Open to horses aged three and older, it is renowned for attracting top sprinters from around the world.
The 2024 edition featured 17 runners, with Asfoora emerging victorious under jockey Oisin Murphy. Trained by Henry Dwyer, the Australian mare secured her first Group 1 win with a commanding performance, finishing ahead of Regional and Big Evs.
This triumph marked Australia’s sixth win in the race, underscoring its international appeal. The race’s £600,000 purse made it one of the most lucrative sprint races in Europe.
The King Charles III Stakes continues to be a highlight of Royal Ascot, showcasing the speed and agility of elite sprinters.
