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Blue Bolt dazzles as Balding lands Duke of Cambridge

By Racing TV

Last Updated: Wed 17 Jun 2026

Blue Bolt cruised to victory and earned Andrew Balding his first success in the Duke of Cambridge Stakes at Royal Ascot.

The 5-2 favourite was a picture of calmness as Amo Racing duo Carolina Jetstream and Cathedral and Shes Perfect battled for the early lead.

Blue Bolt remained in midfield but just as the pace dropped at the two-furlong pole, the Blue Point filly eased into contention, with jockey Colin Keane still unmoved.

Keane pushed Blue Bolt on to burst clear and seal a comfortable length-and-three-quarter win for the Kingclere handler, with Jancis and the fast-finishing and slightly unfortunate Friendly Soul taking minor honours.

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