Light can lead the way

Although the Aidan O’Brien stable is yet to get on the scoreboard at this week’s Royal Ascot meeting, Magician, Verrazano and Giovanni Boldini, amongst others, have provided enough evidence to suggest Ballydoyle’s raiding party is in pretty good shape.

With that in mind, it's hard to look beyond Leading Light in today's Ascot Gold Cup. The son of Montjeu had a near-perfect season in 2013, winning four times before finding the competition too hot in the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe at Longchamp on his final start.

He made his return at Navan last month and while the stable was struggling to find consistency, he ran out a comfortable winner over Royal Diamond. That answered the questions we may have with regard to his well-being, and he's sure to be better for the run.