Al Kazeem provided Roger Charlton with his first British Group 1 for nine years as he reeled in the strong Mukhadram in the final stages of the Group 1 Prince of Wales's Stakes.

Dawn Approach bounced back from a disappointing defeat at Epsom with a display of determination, digging deep to repel the sustained charge of old rival Toronado in the St James's Palace Stakes. Seemingly unlikely to be entered in the event after the Derby, Jim Bolger took the late decision to enter his star three year old son at Royal Ascot after pleasing his trainer in work on the lead up the the declarations stage for the event.

They came, they saw, but they could not conquer. In his final start, Animal Kingdom would regretfully be unable to return the Queen Anne Stakes to foreign shores.

Jim Bolger enters star Godolphin colt in St James' Palace Stakes at Royal Ascot

Graham Motion's Kentucky Derby star bids for European Group 1 glory on his final start at Royal Ascot

Sir Henry Cecil passed away at the age of 70 after a long battle with cancer.

Animal Kingdom prepares to take Royal Ascot by storm in what is likely to be his final start for Graham Motion

Aidan O' Brien reigned supreme and ruled the Epsom Downs as the twice-raced Ruler of the World impressed with a runaway victory in today's Epsom Derby.

Epsom Downs was treated to a sublime display of perfection by jockey Richard Hughes as his mount powered clear in the final stages for victory in the Epsom Oaks.

A champion trainer whom has built an unparalleled legacy over multiple decades of success, Sir Michael Stoute has enjoyed many Classic victories embedded amongst a plethora of Group race victories, yet recent times haven't been the kindest to the master of Freemason Lodge Stables amongst racing's elite division.