Ascot winner dies after race
Thomas Chippendale died of a suspected heart attack after winning the Hardwicke Stakes at Royal Ascot for trainer Lady Cecil and jockey Johnny Murtagh. Murtagh said the colt "ran his heart out".
Queen tipped to wear pink at Royal Ascot Ladies' Day
Bookmakers are taking bets on the colour of the Queen's hat for Ladies' Day on Thursday with pink the favourite at 4/1.
But, blue at 6-1 has been by far the most popular choice, with whichever colours the Queen choose for today and Wednesday also likely to influence the betting before the big day.
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