Alpha Centauri gives Jessica Harrington first Royal Ascot winner in terrific style

National Hunt stalwart Jessica Harrington lapped up her first Royal Ascot winner when Alpha Centauri romped home in the Coronation Stakes in record time.

Harrington, 71, admitted being very nervous before the one-mile Group One for three-year-old fillies, despite being used to success at the very top over jumps in races such as the Cheltenham Gold Cup, Champion Hurdle and Queen Mother Champion Chase.

Unlucky in the Albany Stakes last year, Alpha Centauri (11-4 favourite) made amends in style.