Racing:Rip Van Winkle and Delegator feature among a fascinating field of 11 for the Queen Elizabeth II Stakes at Ascot on Saturday.
Aidan O'Brien's Galileo colt finally lived up to the hype when running out a convincing winner of the Sussex Stakes, and is one of five Ballydoyle contenders for the Queen Elizabeth II Stakes at Ascot on Saturday.
O’Brien’s contingent will also feature Mastercraftsman, Poet, Windsor Palace and Set Sail.
Godolphin is represented by Rip Van Winkle and Delegator in the11-strong field. Delegator recorded a deserved success on his debut when showing a blistering turn of foot in the Celebration Mile.
Prix du Moulin hero Aqlaam looks set to take his chance for William Haggas and Hamdan Al Maktoum, while the leading owner has also left in 1000 Guineas heroine Ghanaati.
John Gosden is responsible for Virtual, while the Khalid Abdullah-owned pair Famous Name and Zacinto complete the possibles.