The countdown to Royal Ascot is now in full swing and racing fans across the world are licking their lips in anticipation for the feast of great action that is set to take place at the Berkshire course.
The meeting is one of the highlights of the British social calendar, but the horses are the true stars of the show at the meeting that was first held in 1768.
This is Britain’s most valuable race meeting and more than 500 horses will feature across five days of great action, which will get the royal seal of approval each day, starting on Tuesday 18th June.
To help you get a real taste of the action, we have compiled some informative articles about some of the stars of the show, who will be battling it out for glory across what promises to be another fantastic occasion at Royal Ascot.
Inspiral looks to avenge Ascot upset
Pipped on the line by Triple Time in the 2023 Queen Anne Stakes, Inspiral will be looking to go one better at Royal Ascot this year.
Her most recent appearance in the Lockinge Stakes at Newbury was a disappointment as she finished fourth, with stable and owner-mate Audience taking a surprise victory.
Vauban eyes Gold Cup success
A top-class hurdler turned quality Flat horse, Vauban will be looking to put the disappointment of his Melbourne Cup outing behind him as he goes for glory in the Ascot Gold Cup for Willie Mullins.
He finished second behind Giavelotto in the Group 2 Yorkshire Cup in May and connections felt there were plenty of positives to take from the showing at the Knavesmire.
Kyprios favourite for Gold Cup
2022 victor Kyprios is aiming to join the likes of Stradivarius, Yeats and Sagaro in becoming a multi-winner of the Ascot Gold Cup.
Preparations for the son of Galileo have so far gone to plan, with Kyprios winning the Vintage Crop Stakes at Navan before beating the same rivals in the Saval Beg Levmoss Stakes at Leopardstown - two races he won prior to success at Ascot two years ago.
Auguste Rodin
Forced to settle for second behind White Birch in a rain-lashed Tattersalls Gold Cup, Auguste Rodin is likely to reacquaint himself with his old rival in the Prince Of Wales's Stakes.
Last year’s double Derby, Irish Champion and Breeders’ Cup Turf hero was a no-show at the Dubai Sheema Classic in March, but Aidan O'Brien has expressed confidence over his older star bouncing back.
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