First Ascot winner for Mullins

Simenon gave leading National Hunt trainer Willie Mullins his first taste of Royal Ascot success when careering away with the Ascot Stakes in the hands of Ryan Moore.

A high-class Flat performer for Andrew Balding before joining Mullins to go hurdling, Simenon showed some smart form in his first few appearances over timber.

The 8-1 chance travelled powerfully throughout the two-and-a-half-mile contest and showed a nice turn of foot in the home straight to win by six lengths.