Ten Bob Tony lands 50-1 shock win in first race of Royal Ascot

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• Ten Bob Tony, an outsider at 50-1, caused a major upset by winning the Queen Anne Stakes, the opening race of Royal Ascot 2026.
• The five-year-old, trained by Ed Walker and ridden by Kieran Shoemark, came from the back of the pack to win by half a length.
• The victory marked only Ten Bob Tony's third race over a mile, having previously been considered a seven-furlong specialist.
• The favourite, Notable Speech, who was sent off at 9-4, never threatened to challenge for the win.
• Trainer Ed Walker and jockey Kieran Shoemark expressed their surprise and delight at the unexpected Group One success, praising Ten Bob Tony’s strong finish.