LORD GLITTERS (14-1) shone out over Royal Ascot as he went one place better than last year in the Queen Anne.
David O’Meara’s gritty grey stuck his neck out to see off the strong challenges of Beat The Bank (20-1) and One Master (20-1).
In a dramatic contest that saw last year’s winner Accidental Agent plant himself in the stalls, it was last year’s runner-up that proved that little bit too strong.
Jockey Danny Tudhope had his mount in a prominent position from an early stage, and as soon as he asked his willing partner to kick, the response was immediate.
He certainly had to work for it, though, as Beat The Bank, One Master and Romanised all came with potent challenges as the line approached.
However, in the end he had that little bit too much in reserve and pulled a neck clear of the rest to record a famous victory.
Favourites Barney Roy and Mustashry both disappointed, while Laurens and Mustashry were unable to lay down a significant challenge.
Winning trainer David O’Meara said: “It was brilliant from the word go.
“It was one of the easiest runners I’ve had to watch at Royal Ascot as he was never in any trouble.
“After this I’d imagine he’ll follow a similar programme to last year.”
