Estimate fills Stoute’s cup of joy

A clenched fist and a loud holler offered a revealing insight into Michael Stoute’s private thoughts after Estimate passed the line in front at Doncaster.

Throughout Stoute’s decorated career, it is entirely plausible that few horses will have filled him with quite as much angst during a calendar year.

To suggest the 2013 Ascot Gold Cup winner has had a volatile season would be the essence of understatement.