With the Queen Anne, the St James’s Palace Stakes, the King’s Stand Stakes and the Coventry all on one card, day one of Royal Ascot can claim to be the best day’s racing of the entire year, and the renewed rivalry of Irish 2000 Guineas first and second, Phoenix Of Spain and Too Darn Hot, in the Group 1 St James’s Palace Stakes sets the tone for a fabulous five days at the Berkshire track.

Aidan O'Brien is taking one of his strongest-ever teams of runners to the five-day Royal Ascot meeting, which gets underway in Britain today.

VODAFONE Derby winner North Light is reported to be firmly on course for the Budweiser-sponsored Irish equivalent at the Curragh on Sunday week.

Hawk Wing has been installed as red hot favourite for the Queen Anne Stakes at Royal Ascot on Tuesday.