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Royal Supremacy leads throughout to win The Q22 in 2026

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Jockey in blue-and-white checkered silks rides a galloping brown horse during a race, with a black helmet and sunglasses.

The Ciaron Maher-trained Royal Supremacy adopted front-running tactics to claim victory in The Q22 at Eagle Farm.

With Pride Of Jenni a non-runner on race morning due to the Heavy 9 track, Royal Supremacy took charge of the Group 2 2200m weight-for-age contest on Saturday.

Ridden by Mark Zahra, Royal Supremacy ($14) held on for a 1-½ length win from Pounding ($61), with Militarize ($5) finishing a length further back in third.

Zahra allowed Royal Supremacy to gradually find the front before letting the horse stride out approaching the home turn.

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Maher mentioned the horse’s positive experience in Queensland.

“He’s thrived up here again,” Maher stated. “He’s been at Tony Gollan’s place and he’s improved each start.

“There was no speed on paper when Pride Of Jenni came out and he can be a bit of a terror to ride, so after a little bit of deliberation before the race, we thought it would be better to work with him rather than fighting him for 2000 metres.

“We thought he would drag himself through it (the ground) because he can get on the bit.

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“It is tough to make ground today so we thought with no speed, they probably wouldn’t worry about him too much and that is how it worked out.

“He got into a nice rhythm and we’re both (Maher and Zahra) heading off to England tonight, so it’ll be a good trip over there.”

Zahra commented that Royal Supremacy never fully settled during the 2200m race, but he felt confident they were the ones to beat from the home turn onwards.

“He never completely drops the bit,” Zahra shared. “He was good enough out front but from the 700 or 600 (metres), I thought there was no way anything can beat me the way he quickens.

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“It was a very good win, and he could have gone another lap, too.”

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5 WWE Superstars who would’ve benefited from being in the Interim WWE Women’s Title Ladder Match at SummerSlam

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Rhea Ripley’s meniscus injury has forced the company to crown an Interim WWE Women’s Champion, and they are going to do so in a massive five-way Ladder Match at SummerSlam.

The field is stacked with former champions. Tiffany Stratton, Charlotte Flair, Jade Cargill, and Chelsea Green are confirmed to participate in the bout. Giulia and Lash Legend will collide on this week’s SmackDown for the final spot in the match.

While the bout is sure to be exciting, it could be argued that WWE could have used this opportunity to showcase fresher or underrated talent instead of established names. Here are five stars who would have benefited from being in the five-way Ladder Match at SummerSlam.

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#5. Jacy Jayne

Jacy Jayne arrived on SmackDown following WrestleMania 42 alongside Fatal Influence, and the group has already secured the WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship. That said, while Fallon Henley and Lainey Reid have gold, Jayne does not.

The Rockstar faced Tiffany Stratton in a qualifying match for the ladder match, but didn’t win. Fatal Influence is now set to face The Bella Twins and Paige at SummerSlam. While it’s a positive that the group has made it to the card, it would have been more beneficial for Jacy Jayne if she had qualified for the five-way Ladder Match.

Jayne carried the NXT women’s division for a long time and has enough experience as a main event talent. The Ladder Match would have been an excellent opportunity for her to showcase her in-ring prowess and establish her on SmackDown.

#4. Candice LeRae

Candice LeRae is one of the most experienced women on the roster. However, despite being a veteran, she hasn’t had a clear direction on television in a while. The five-way Ladder Match at SummerSlam could have been a great way to reintroduce her to the mix.

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Currently, her only television time is alongside her husband, Johnny Gargano, who lies motionless backstage, as she tries to get him back to normal. A competitor like LeRae deserves to be in the ring, competing with the best of WWE.

Even if she does not win, Candice LeRae would have benefitted immensely from being included in the five-way Ladder Match at SummerSlam.

#3. Michin

Michin is known for her fearlessness in the ring, a quality that could have shined in the five-way Ladder Match. She and B-Fab are currently in a group led by Jade Cargill. While The Storm is in the match, her stablemates didn’t receive an opportunity to qualify.

Michin could have produced several memorable moments in the five-way Ladder Match if she had participated in it. It would have made the match better and showcased her in a different light.

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#2. Fallon Henley

Fallon Henley could have been a sleeper pick for the five-way Ladder Match at SummerSlam. While all three women in Fatal Influence have been impressive, Henley has generated a lot of popularity for herself online.

The company could have capitalized on it and had her compete in the Interim WWE Women’s Championship match. For a young star like Henley, an impressive performance in a high-stakes match could become a career-defining moment.

#1. WWE star Blake Monroe

Perhaps the most surprising omission from the five-way Ladder Match and the SummerSlam card in general is Blake Monroe. The Glamour has arrived on SmackDown, but she has yet to have a televised match as a main roster star.

Monroe is regarded as one of the most promising talents, and SummerSlam could have been the perfect opportunity to introduce her to the main roster. Despite being young, the former AEW star is no stranger to big-time matches and could have added a lot to the Ladder Match.

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