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Reynier Brands Prat’s Ride on Facteur Cheval the ‘Worst’ at Royal Ascot

The French trainer argues the American jockey’s decision to lead the chase too early undercut the gelding’s bid in Wednesday’s Prince of Wales’s Stakes.

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Overview

  • Jerome Reynier publicly condemned Flavien Prat’s ride on June 21, calling it the worst he has delivered since becoming a trainer.
  • Facteur Cheval, sent off at 25-1, chased pacemaker Continuous early and weakened to finish sixth behind Ombudsman in the Group 1 Prince of Wales’s Stakes.
  • Reynier criticized Prat for committing on the home turn without cover and launching his move three-wide on Ascot’s longer straights.
  • Despite the disappointing run, Facteur Cheval emerged from the race in good condition and earned £14,000 for his connections.
  • Prat had described the six-year-old as a non-stayer after the race, prompting questions over the suitability of American riding tactics at Royal Ascot.