Royal Ascot is the crown jewel in the British racing crown, with five days of racing set against the type of glitz, glamour and royal patronage that other meetings can only dream of.
The sprint handicap for three-year-olds on the Knavesmire stands out as one of the most competitive events of its type
They travel half way around the world and whoosh, they take down the establishment in the blink of an eye.
Deciding the winner’s next move comes with risk – race in the Travers Stakes and Breeders’ Cup, or take the traditional route?