Illinois leads Aidan O'Brien one-two in Queen's Vase
Illinois ridden by Ryan Moore on their way to winning the Queen's Vase on day two of Royal Ascot. Picture: John Walton/PA Wire.
Illinois justified favouritism to give Ryan Moore an 80th Royal Ascot winner in the Queen's Vase and emerge as a real candidate for the St Leger.
Second to subsequent Derby runner-up Ambiente Friendly in the Lingfield Derby Trial, the Aidan O'Brien-trained Galileo colt sat in second behind long-time leader Mr Hampstead before Moore pushed him to the front two furlongs out.
