No Taylor Swift but Porta Fortuna and Fairy Godmother sprinkle the stardust as O'Briens keep it in the family

There was an interesting rumour circulating before racing that global icon Taylor Swift could be a surprise guest.

The pop sensation is in the UK on her European tour and given Ascot is hardly a million miles away from Wembley, it seemed entirely feasible she would stop by on her way through.

If Swift did manage to sneak in, she kept an amazingly low profile but alas, it was always likely this particular rumour would be filed under wishful thinking. Still, even in her absence, the day was nonetheless defined by a star with a US connection in the shape of the ultra-consistent Porta Fortuna.