Royal Ascot 2025 latest news | Ombudsman ready to defend crown

Ombudsman, trained by John and Thady Gosden, is set to defend his title in the Prince Of Wales's Stakes at Royal Ascot, a £1 million Group 1 race. The horse, currently rated 128, arrives in strong form having won the Group 1 Dubai Turf in March and the Group 3 Brigadier Gerard Stakes at Sandown last month. Jockey William Buick partners the triple Group 1 winner, who trainer Thady Gosden describes as mentally and physically improved.