You can see it happening in front of you, brick by brick, as Aidan O’Brien gradually puts his Royal Ascot team in place.

The Royal Ascot extravaganza is upon us once again and I don’t think you can rival the opening day, in terms of sheer quality of Flat racing, anywhere in the world.

Galileo Gold, The Gurkha and Awtaad remain on course for a potential repeat of their thrilling Royal Ascot clash after featuring among 14 confirmations for the Qatar Sussex Stakes at Goodwood next Wednesday.