Rip Van Winkle given fairytale ride to land Ascot Showpiece….
Although just four runners assembled for what was seen as a showdown between the superpowers of Coolmore and Godolphin, the field brimmed with quality thanks to the presence of Delegator, Aqlaam and Zacinto.
But it was the odds-on Rip Van Winkle who stole the show by following up his Sussex Stakes win with a granite performance in the Sony-sponsored Group One Queen Elizabeth II Stakes at Ascot.
Watch the Queen Elizabeth II Stakes at Ascot…..
Rip Van Winkle heads to the Breeders’ Cup Classic after winning at Ascot.
Rip Van Winkle, fairytale win at Ascot
