The marathon contest round the tight turns of the Roodee has become an obsession for some owners and trainers
Hidden Law had to be euthanised as a result of a serious injury suffered soon after passing the post as an impressive victor of the Chester Vase Derby trial
Royal Ascot is the crown jewel in the British racing crown, with five days of fabulous racing set against the type of glitz, glamour and royal patronage that other meetings can only dream of.
A fortnight ago Charlie Marshall was an ordinary point-to-point jockey, competent, clearly a bit underrated, but not rocking any championships and, in that world, best known for being the brother of Izzie Marshall who is in a tight tussle with Gina Andrews for this season’s ladies title.