Five stars from around the world beating a path to racing's Olympics

Scott Burton talks to connections about their dreams of conquering Ascot

Deirdre has been a consistent performer on the world stage wince landing the 2017 Shuka Sho, and now heads to Ascot for the Prince of Wales's StakesCredit: Masakazu Takahashi

Ascot's ambition to attract an ever-more international entry may not have yielded a genuine superstar this year, but there is certainly no lack of variety in the nationalities represented.

Nor should unfamiliarity with the horses and trainers involved be a reason to underestimate the credentials they bring to the meeting.

US speedster is fine for Frankie

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Five-year-old gelding (by Broken Vow out of Shoppers Return)
Trainer: Joe Orseno
King's Stand 12-1

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Published on 11 June 2019inRoyal Ascot

Last updated 19:49, 11 June 2019

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