The Tin Man back for a fifth time in the Diamond Jubilee Stakes

The Diamond Jubilee Stakes would not be the same without The Tin Man, who lines up in the race for a fifth time on Saturday.

He won the Group 1 by a neck three years ago and James Fanshawe believes the eight-year-old is as enthusiastic as ever as he bids to become the first dual winner since Right Boy followed up in 1959.

"It's a real testament to him," said Fanshawe. "He's been working brilliantly and looks great. He's been an important flagbearer for us and there's nothing like having a star in the yard to advertise it.

"I hope the ground dries out for him because he seems to perform better when it's quicker at Ascot, although he won the Sprint Cup in testing conditions at Haydock – I haven't quite worked that one out!

Watch: The Tin Man winning the 2017 Diamond Jubilee Stakes

"It's a race where everything needs to go right and you need a bit of luck in running. Fortunately, we've got a nice draw [stall eight]."

The Tin Man first ran in the race in 2016, when he finished eighth, and in the last two years he has finished fourth behind Merchant Navy and sixth behind Blue Point, who has been retired to stud.

He is owned by one of Fanshawe's Fred Archer syndicates and is named after the legendary Victorian jockey's nickname at the races.

"It was a special day when he won in 2017," adds Fanshawe. "It was a battling performance and it meant a great deal because the Queen presented all ten members of the syndicate with their trophy."

His syndicate members will unfortunately have to settle for cheering him on from home this year but at this irregular royal meeting, The Tin Man will still provide some welcome sense of continuity.

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