Royal Ascot 2026: Orthodox blitzed to victory in the Chesham Stakes

On the final day of Royal Ascot 2026, Orthodox, a two-year-old trained by Clive Cox, stormed to a dominant victory in the Chesham Stakes opener. In the Group Two Hardwicke Stakes, Marco Botti's seven-year-old Giavellotto succeeded in defeating the favourite, Kalpana, to secure the win. Both races concluded the prestigious meeting, highlighting the successful performances of Orthodox and Giavellotto in their respective categories during the event's closing schedule of competitions.