Vauban opens up exciting options with Royal Ascot romp

Victory for the Willie Mullins-trained five-year-old completed a treble on the day for jockey Ryan Moore

DIFFERENT CLASS: Vauban surges clear to win the Copper Horse Handicap on day one of Royal Ascot. Picture: John Walton/PA 

High-class hurdler Vauban looks like developing into an equally smart horse on the Flat following his facile victory in the Copper Horse Handicap.

His success completed a treble on the day for jockey Ryan Moore and gave him a 76th winner at Royal Ascot.