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 arrives at Royal Ascot for Ladies' Day
The Queen has arrived at Royal Ascot ahead of the Gold Cup which is due to take place at 3.45 pm today.
The Queen will be hoping her horse Estimate repeats its achievement from twelve months ago and triumphs in the race.
Having been tipped to wear pink to the annual event, the Queen instead chose a purple hat.
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