Trainer Richard Fahey described Ribchester as the best horse he has ever trained after the Godolphin-owned colt landed the G1 Queen Anne Stakes, the first race of Royal Ascot 2017, in a track record time of 1m 36.60s

Air Force Blue's disappointing campaign continued in the Qatar Racing & Equestrian Club Phoenix Sprint Stakes at the Curragh.

Anthem Alexander overcame the lack of a recent outing to begin her season in the best possible fashion with a cosy win in the Racing Post Lacken Stakes at Naas.

Toscanini got off the mark in his first race for 245 days when holding the late challenge of Ainippe in the Brews Hill Race at Navan.

Aidan O'Brien has confirmed his juvenile plans heading into Royal Ascot.