#Roger Teal

Summerghand (grey silks) wins his first Group race at the age of seven Veteran sprinter Summerghand added a first win at Group level to his expansive CV on his 52nd start, causing an upset in the process as odds-on favourite Oxted had to settle for second in the Abernant Stakes. A regular in big-field handicaps, the David O'Meara-trained…

Fallon junior only started riding aged 18 and within three years has secured a Group One win and a big retainer. On Saturday, he seeks more success on Oxted at Ascot's British Champions Day. "He's very dedicated. I wish I'd the same mentality, I'd probably still be riding," says Kieren, 55, whose rollercoaster career ended in 2016. Cieren, who grew…

The glittering Royal Ascot festival began with three unmissable Group 1 races. Away from the racing, the Queen attended, together with Harry and Meghan - now known as Duke and Duchess of Sussex. They and the glamorous race-goers faced armed police and sniffer dogs amid heightened security. It was a fantastic day of racing and there's more to come…

Without Parole will need to buck a trend, for it is unprecedented in recent years for a St James's Palace winner to have arrived at Royal Ascot without having already been tested at the highest level. He is one of just three runners here who has not run in a Classic, which says much for the impression he has made while rising through the ranks, as…

Four National Hunt meetings make up the racing schedule across Britain and Ireland on Thursday. The first flag falls at Lingfield (12.25-3.35pm), followed in quick succession by Thurles (12.30-3.40), Taunton (12.40-3.50) and Kelso (12.48-3.28), with a total of 27 races for jumps fans. Thursday's nap made a pleasing start to his time with Roger Teal…

Wesley Ward is anticipating a "great race" as Lady Aurelia and Battaash do battle in Tuesday's feature race, the King's Stand Stakes. American-based horse Lady Aurelia is eyeing a Royal Ascot hat-trick, victorious in the King's 12 months ago and having also won the Queen Mary in 2016. But Battaash is the new kid on the block, looking to stake a…

Henry Candy: hoping Twilight Calls could be the latest in a long line of top-class sprinters The Palace House Stakes has been the seasonal starting point for plenty of Group 1 winners in recent years and usually attracts a calibre of sprinter you would expect to see in the King's Stand at Royal Ascot in the early summer. Mayson, Sole Power,…