It is difficult for the meeting to sell itself as the pinnacle of Flat racing if so many of its races favour runners on one side of the track Big numbers were something of a theme at Royal Ascot this year. Aidan O’Brien became the first trainer to saddle 100 winners at the meeting when Scandinav...
Source: [Guardian International](https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/jun/21/royal-ascot-draw-bias-horse-racing)