Fabulous Frankel routs rivals

Royal Ascot opened with what may very well be the meeting’s defining moment as Frankel managed what many felt was his most impressive performance to date in the Queen Anne Stakes.

The surprise element of his explosive 2000 Guineas victory will be almost impossible to ever repeat but the world’s top racehorse has added another level of finesse to his formidable array of talents as he drew a staggering 11 lengths clear of Excelebration.

Only once, on his second start in a three-runner conditions race at Doncaster, has Frankel accumulated a greater winning distance.