Three key lessons learned from the final day of Royal Ascot

Never discount a Wesley Ward juvenile

Wesley Ward has become as much a staple of Royal Ascot as the Queen herself over the past decade, and although both have been noticeable by their absence this year, Ward made sure his presence was indeed felt.

The American trainer is renowned for his two-year-olds at the meeting but was in danger of a second successive meeting without victory, until Campanelle battled gamely from the dreaded stall one to secure a Queen Mary triumph for Ward.

It was only a matter of time before one of Ward's runners made it back into the winner's enclosure, after both Golden Pal and Kimari finished second in their respective assignments on Friday.

Frankie Dettori: celebrates his Queen Mary victory with CampanelleCredit: Edward Whitaker

Campanelle's three-quarter length success was Ward's fourth win in the Queen Mary, and it is unlikely to be his last.

None of his representatives went off favourite this week, but after some promising efforts don't expect that to be the case next year.

A new generation is breaking through

While Frankie Dettori remains the best jockey in Britain at 49-years-old, this year's royal meeting proved there could be an injection of new top riders on the scene with plenty earning their first success.

The successes of Tom Marquand and Kevin Stott showed that the younger jockeys of the weighing room have what it takes to compete on Flat racing's biggest stage, and follow the trend of first royal winners from the likes of Thore Hammer Hansen and Hollie Doyle.

Tom Marquand: enjoyed his first royal winner in the Queen Alexandra Stakes with Who Dares WinsCredit: Alan Crowhurst (Getty Images)

It was only a matter of time before Doyle and Marquand joined the roll of honour of riding a royal winner, but the success of Stott in the Diamond Jubilee and Wokingham proves the fearlessness and belief these riders have in themselves to compete at the top level.

It is also a testament to the trainers that they are willing to provide opportunities for these younger riders in the big races.

July Cup shaping up to be a cracker

After the close finish of the Diamond Jubilee, this year's July Cup is looking like being one of the closest contested we've had in some time.

There was just half a length between Hello Youmzain, Dream Of Dreams and Sceptical, with those three likely to be in the mix again for next month's Newmarket showstopper.

Hello Youmzain (yellow and black) won a thrilling Diamond Jubilee ahead of Dream Of Dreams and ScepticalCredit: Edward Whitaker

Throw in the impressive Golden Horde, who showed an abundance of class in the Commonwealth Cup, and it could be one of the most exciting clashes of the summer.

Some divisions can be criticised for lacking depth, but the 6f division is as competitive now as it perhaps has ever been.

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