The 2m4f Class 2 Ascot Stakes (5:00) is traditionally dominated by National Hunt trainers with Willie Mullins claiming four victories since 2012. It is a competitive event alongside the 1m6f Class 2 Copper Horse Handicap (6:10).

Leading Irish jumps trainer, Willie Mullins is ready and is “looking forward” to Royal Ascot with multiple runners, hopeful of gaining a start at the meeting.

Coltrane provided apprentice jockey Callum Hutchinson with his first taste of Royal Ascot success with a battling display in the Ascot Stakes.

Constitution Hill led home a one-two for Nicky Henderson with an extraordinary performance in the Sky Bet Supreme Novices’ Hurdle at Cheltenham.

Nicky Henderson has high hopes either Constitution Hill or Jonbon can give Britain a flying start to the Festival by winning the opening Sky Bet Supreme Novices’ Hurdle at Cheltenham.