O'Brien looks to Illinois in search for perfect 10 in Gold Cup

SEEKING GOLD: Illinios wins the Ormonde Stakes at Chester last month. Picture: Healy Racing

Illinois will go into unknown territory when he plays the role of super-sub for Aidan O'Brien in his search for a 10th victory in the Gold Cup at Royal Ascot.

The master of Ballydoyle handler has an unrivalled record in the two-and-a-half-mile feature, with the brilliant four-time winner Yeats, Fame And Glory, Leading Light, Order Of St George, and dual scorer Kyprios all featuring on the roll of honour.