Big guns stand ground for Ascot showpiece

Rip Van Winkle and Delegator feature among a fascinating field of 11 for the Queen Elizabeth II Stakes at Ascot on Saturday.

Aidan O’Brien’s Galileo colt finally lived up to the hype when running out a brilliant winner of the Sussex Stakes, and is one of five contenders for Ballydoyle along with Mastercraftsman, Poet, Windsor Palace and Set Sail.