Confirmed runners and riders for Thursday's Gold Cup at Royal Ascot

Stradivarius is aiming to win his fourth Gold Cup at Royal Ascot on Thursday. He dominated the competition between 2018 and 2020. Trueshan, a conqueror of Stradivius for the past two seasons, has been left in by Alan King despite the trainer saying he is unlikely to run. Kyprios will be Aidan O'Brien's sole representative. Scope was a doubtful runner earlier in the week.

There are confirmed runners and riders for Thursday's Gold Cup at Royal Ascot. Six declared in Hampton Court and Ribblesdale. Reach For The Moon is among six declarations for the Hampton court Stakes (5.35). Sea Silk Road is heading the line-up for William Haggas and Tom Marquand in the Ribbledale Stake (3.40).

The Antarctic is one of Aidan O'Brien's leading juveniles of the week. He is bred for speed and has won both of his starts so far. Walbank and Pillow Talk are among the chief opposition. Bakeel and Brave Nation will also aim to maintain their perfect records in the 5f Group 2. King George V Stakes (3.05), Britannia Stake (5.00), and Buckingham Palace Staking (6.10) are also on the card.

Confirmed runners and riders for Thursday's Gold Cup at Royal Ascot.