Crowley Calls It: “If Winter does not perform, we are bang there to win the race”

The Champion Jockey and Coral Racing Ambassador previews his rides on day four of the Royal Ascot meeting

My horse put up a career best yesterday in the Prince Of Wales’s Stakes, it was a great race. I did not think we went overly fast. My horse came into the race nicely. I thought Johnny Murtagh was a little harsh when he said he thought I got there too soon. To be fair, my horse has won over a mile and a half. It was the first time I had ever ridden him and he just got outstayed.

Even if I had delayed my charge, I still think it would have been the same result. Highland Reel is a phenomenal horse and such a tough nut to crack. It was a great thrill to ride in the race but it was just unfortunate to get so close without winning. I was really pleased for Martin Dwyer who rode Zhui Feng in the Royal Hunt Cup. It is great to see him still doing the business because he is a top guy.

2.30 Albany Stakes – Mistress Of Venice

This is a spare ride that I have picked up. She was placed in a Listed race at York last time. She is going to have to step up here though on what she has done so far.

3.05 King Edwards VII Stakes – Call To Mind

It would be fantastic to ride a winner for Her Majesty at Royal Ascot. This horse is stepping up in trip. He is very lightly raced but he is a progressive horse. He got a little flat-footed in the dip at Newmarket last time out. I am hoping the step up in trip will help but he will need to take improve though to land the spoils. He shouldn’t mind the top of the ground so that won’t be a problem.