Frankel was reported to be "fine" back at his Warren Place stables despite losing a shoe during his scintillating performance in the Queen Anne Stakes.

Even if he’s an unbackable price for the vast majority of punters, Frankel’s presence in the opening Queen Anne Stakes (2.30) at Royal Ascot provides a fitting start to the flat racing’s finest week.

FRANKEL has been officially rated 4lb clear of the field as the best racehorse on the planet after the announcement of the World Thoroughbred Rankings.

MARCO Botti is confident Excelebration can make the most of the absence of old rival Frankel in the CGA Hungerford Stakes at Newbury today.