Strong Irish challenge on the opening day of Royal Ascot

Gleneagles can get the Irish off to a flyer on the opening day of Royal Ascot. Aidan O’Brien’s dual classic winner is an odds-on favourite for the St James’s Palace Stakes.

The ‘Royal’ meeting is the highlight of the flat season for many racing fans with equine stars from around the world taking part in the five-day extravaganza.