Royal Ascot 2019 results: Latest horse racing updates as Frankie Dettori wins Gold Cup on Stradivarius
Follow the latest from day three at Royal Ascot
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Your support makes all the difference.Day three at Royal Ascot hosts the feature race of the week, the Gold Cup, the event's oldest surviving race.
History was made in 2013 when Estimate won the Gold Cup, making The Queen the first reigning monarch to own a winner in the race’s 212-year history.
Stradivarius is favourite to retain his title for jockey Frankie Dettori and trainer John Gosden, although it faces a much stronger field than the one it enjoyed 12 months ago. Follow live updates in the blog below:
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Frankie Dettori
"I hope I haven't used all my luck ahead of Stradivarius.
"I embrace it, there is a lot energy. I thrive on it."
3:40 Ribblesdale Stakes
Sir Michael Stoute-trained Queen Power goes up against the more seasoned Fleeting. Fleeting finished a good third in the Oaks at Epsom after a disastrous seasonal return.
3:40 Ribblesdale Stakes
Owner can't split chances
Owner Anthony Oppenheimer insists he is struggling to split his two runners in the Ribblesdale Stakes as Frankellina and Star Catcher take each other on.
"I honestly don't favour one over the other, and that is why we are running them both," said Oppenheimer.
"When Star Catcher was beaten at Newbury, Frankie Dettori came back and apologised because he felt he should have won; he said he should have made more use of her - because she was running on again at the line, she finished full of running.
"She should be really suited by stepping up in trip - that is what we are hoping.
"Frankellina had the two quick runs in the Musidora and the Oaks - but she did a really nice piece of work the other day, which is why we are keen to run her.
"I'd absolutely think Ascot should suit her more than Epsom, because she is a big filly."
Frankellina (8/1) and Star Catcher (13/2) stand a good chance against Fleeting (6/4 f) and Queen Power (9/2)
Ribblesdale Stakes
Live odds
Fleeting – 13/8
Queen Power – 5/1
Star Catcher – 5/1
Frankellina – 8/1
Sparkle Roll – 12/1
Fanny Logan – 16/1
Shambolic – 33/1
Peach Tree – 33/1
Fresnel – 33/1
Altair – 50/1
Love So Deep – 100/1
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Queen Power was late coming out of the parade ring and looked unsettled as it eventually made her way towards the start line.
Queen Power is throwing her head around a bit and giving Silvestre De Sousa a difficult ride early on.
Star Catcher wins!
Frankie Dettori makes it 3/3!
1. Star Catcher 4/1
2. Fleeting 7/4 f
3. Sparkle Roll 11/1
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