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  "publishedAt": "2026-05-16T10:04:43.000Z",
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  "textContent": "\n\n\nKing Charles and Queen Camilla enjoyed an exceptional day at the races on Friday, with three of their horses winning.\n\nThe royal couple secured victories at two separate racecourses, claiming a pair of wins at York alongside another triumph at Newbury.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nPortcullis and Warrant Holder both delivered winning performances on the Knavesmire, while Point Of Law completed the impressive hat-trick further south.\n\nAll three horses are trained by father-and-son duo John and Thady Gosden, making it a particularly successful afternoon for the renowned training partners as well as their royal owners.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nTRENDING\n\nStories\n\nVideos\n\nYour Say\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nPortcullis, a colt sired by the celebrated Frankel, had already generated considerable excitement following an impressive debut victory in the Wood Ditton at Newmarket.\n\nJockey William Buick guided the even-money favourite to success in the Darley EBF \"Confined\" Novice Stakes, demonstrating once more why expectations remain high for the royal runner.\n\nThe task became somewhat easier when main rival Weheedd was pulled up early in the one-mile contest.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nThough perhaps not quite as dominant as his Newmarket performance, the result confirmed the promising future ahead for the Gosden-trained horse representing the King and Queen's racing interests.\n\nWarrant Holder, sent off at 11-4, secured the second York victory for the royal colours in the Support Macmillan Charity Raceday on June 13 Handicap.\n\nThe four-year-old travelled well along the rail before taking command in the closing stages, holding off Thunder Run by a length at the line.\n\n### LATEST ROYAL NEWS\n\n\n\n\n  * Sarah Ferguson's 'next move is uncertain' following Princess Eugenie's announcement\n  * Catherine tells team to find ‘where’s next on the map’ after inspiring Italy trip\n  * Buckingham Palace keen to avoid 'undue prominence' on royal baby announcement\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nThe gelding had shown consistency throughout his previous campaign and produced an impressive display with a tongue-tie fitted for the first time.\n\nAt Newbury, Point Of Law improved on his runner-up finish at Yarmouth to land the Coolmore City Of Troy EBF Maiden Stakes as the 4-7 favourite.\n\nThe Gosdens previously tasted success in the same Newbury contest back in 2019 with Logician, who went on to claim St Leger glory later that season.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nAs the memorable afternoon of racing unfolded, the King was present at the Royal Windsor Horse Show alongside the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh.\n\nThe prestigious equestrian event, featuring show jumping, driving and endurance competitions, continues through to Sunday.\n\nWindsor Castle's private grounds are opened to the public exclusively during this annual showcase, which culminates with the Rolex Grand Prix on the final day alongside military displays and showing classes across four arenas.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n**Our Standards: The GB News Editorial Charter**",
  "title": "King Charles and Queen Camilla celebrate three horse victories in York and Newbury"
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