At Royal Ascot on Tuesday Ronan Whelan offered more evidence that he is a young man rapidly going places when guiding Jennies Jewel to success in the two-and-a-half-mile Ascot Stakes.

Rarely has there been a more open Epsom Derby than renewal number 237.

On a weekend where the legendary Lester Piggott was honoured it was fitting that another class act who has stood the test the time should steal the show on Irish 2,000 Guineas day.