Rebel’s Romance Shines at Royal Ascot 2025
In a commanding performance, Rebel’s Romance finally marked Charlie Appleby’s season at Royal Ascot this year by clinching victory in the Hardwicke Stakes. The star horse exhibited a robust and tenacious effort, effortlessly establishing dominance throughout the race. Fans of the favorite could breathe easy, as Rebel’s Romance maintained a strong position and sprinted towards the finish line, securing a comfortable win by one and three-quarters lengths ahead of Al Riffa, with Ghostwriter rounding out the top three.
Humidity Turns Up the Heat in Chesham Stakes
Humidity made a striking impression in the Chesham Stakes, showcasing a dynamic front-running style under the expert guidance of jockey James Doyle. Trained by Andrew Balding, this talented runner transitioned from Cheveley Park Stud to Wathnan Racing and stepped up to seven furlongs after an impressive debut victory at Newbury.
Starting as a 4-1 favorite, Humidity displayed impressive speed and determination, never surrendering his lead despite late challenges. Echoing the success of his brother, Holloway Boy, who won the same race as a debutant in 2022, Humidity proved his mettle.
Balding expressed his delight, stating, "I couldn’t be happier. We had high hopes for this horse from the start of the week." He elaborated on Humidity’s potential, highlighting his speed and relaxed demeanor: "He’s a lovely horse who showed great resolve today. I believe he could compete in the Guineas; he’s got an exciting future ahead."
Following closely was Thesecretadversary at 12-1, with trainer Fozzy Stack optimistic about this promising son of St Mark’s Basilica. "He ran a fantastic race," Stack commented. "We have plenty of options moving forward, and I’m confident he will continue to develop."
As Royal Ascot unfolds in summer 2025, these performances not only entertain but highlight the promising future of the racing scene in the USA and beyond.