Sergeant takes charge in Duke of Edinburgh Stakes

Drill Sergeant and Record Breaker gave Mark Johnston a one-two in the Duke of Edinburgh Stakes at Royal Ascot.

The winner was always up with the pace as another Johnston runner, Road To Love, made the running with Martyr also prominent.

Joe Fanning kicked for home well over a furlong out and although Record Breaker came with a wet sail in the centre of the course, Drill Sergeant (14-1) got the verdict by a length and a quarter.

Martyr was another length away third with Young Mick fourth.

There was drama shortly after the stalls opened when William Buick was unshipped from the well-fancied Hatton Flight.