Qemah ran out a second French winner of the day when landing the Duke of Cambridge Stakes following the earlier success of Le Brivido.

The 5-2 favourite, ridden by Gregory Benoist for Jean-Claude Rouget, held off the fast-finishing outsider Aljazz by three quarters of a length.

It was a second Royal Ascot win for the four-year-old Qemah, owned by Al Shaqab Racing, after victory in the Coronation Stakes last year.

Compatriot Usherette, successful in 2016, struggled for room before closing to finish another neck away.

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15:40 result

1 Qemah 5-2 fav

2 Aljazzi 40-1

3 Usherette 11-4

14 ran

Also: 9-2 Smart Call 4th

With Laugh Aloud a non-runner, the French filly Qemah is clear favourite for the Duke of Cambridge Stakes (15:40 BST).

The four-year-old, who will be ridden by Gregory Benoist for trainer Jean-Claude Rouget, won the Coronation Stakes at the meeting last year.

You can check out the Ascot racecards and results on the BBC Sport website.

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American challenger Happy Like A Fool, the odds-on favourite, had to settle for second as Heartache won the Queen Mary Stakes.

Winning trainer Clive Cox once again showed his aptitude for handling sprinters, with jockey Adam Kirby making use of his mount's high draw.

There were jubilant scenes in the winner's enclosure for owners, the Hot To Trot Syndicate which boasts 75 members.

15:05 result

1 Heartache 5-1

2 Happy Like A Fool 10-11 Fav

3 Out Of The Flames 14-1

23 ran

Also: 66-1 Now You're Talking 4th

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Happy Like A Fool heads the betting for the second race at Ascot, the Queen Mary Stakes (15:05 BST).

The American challenger represents trainer Wesley Ward, who has won this race three times, including the last two runnings.

Ryan Moore takes the ride for Ward, who landed the King's Stand Stakes on Tuesday with Lady Aurelia.

You can check out the Ascot racecards and results on the BBC Sport website.

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BBC South

The Queen's quick outfit change has left many punters stumped and bookmakers smiling.

Her Majesty wore blue at the State Opening of Parliament but by the time she arived at Royal Ascot, she had changed into yellow.

William Hill spokesman Rupert Adams said his betting firm had taken just 13 bets on yellow.

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He added: "After seeing the Queen wear a blue hat for her speech in parliament, many punters expected her to remain in her clothing for Royal Ascot.

"However, they were left disappointed when she was seen in her procession in a yellow hat, the second favourite in our betting."

French colt Le Brivido won the opening Jersey Stakes on day two of the 2017 Royal Ascot meeting.

The 2-1 favourite, trained by Andre Fabre, held on under Pierre-Charles Boudot to deny Aidan O'Brien's 66-1 outsider Spirit Of Valor.

Josephine Gordon had hoped to become only the second female jockey to ride a winner at the meeting, but Dream Castle finished fifth. She rides Gymnaste in the Sandringham Handicap at 17:35 BST.

14:30 result

1 Le Brivido 2-1 Fav

2 Spirit Of Valor 66-1

3 Mubtasim 20-1

20 ran

Also: 25-1 Parfait 4th

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The action kicks off on day two of Royal Ascot with the Jersey Stakes (14:30 BST) and it could prove a significant race.

Josephine Gordon bids to become only the second female jockey to have a winner at the meeting - 30 years after Gay Kelleway.

The 24-year-old rides Dream Castle, a leading contender for Godolphin trainer Saeed bin Surror. Rivals include the French colt Le Brivido, and Daban for John Gosden.

You can check out the full line-up on the BBC Sport website.

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Adam Whitty
BBC South

Sound the klaxon, we have a yellow hat ladies and gentlemen.

She has changed since opening Parliament, from blue to yellow.

Stand by for a red suit this evening to complete the primary colour triad.

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Highland Reel is proving popular with punters ahead of Wednesday's feature race at Royal Ascot - the Prince of Wales's Stakes.

Here are other market movers with the bookmakers:

15:05 Queen Mary Stakes - Happy Like A Fool (Evens from 5-4)

15:40 Duke Of Cambridge Stakes - Smart Call (4/1 from 13-2)

16:20 Prince Of Wales's Stakes - Highland Reel (9-4 from 3-1)

17:00 Royal Hunt Cup - El Vip (8-1 from 12-1) and Hors De Combat (18-1 from 28-1)

17:35 Sandringham Handicap - Gymnaste (5-1 from 7-1) and Tisbutadream (14-1 from 25-1)

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At just after 14:00 BST, the Queen, fresh from opening one of the most famous democratic institutions in the world, will come to Royal Ascot.

She will be joined by the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall, but not Prince Philip, who has been taken to hospital as a "precaution".

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Carriage one: The Queen, Prince of Wales, Duchess of Cornwall and The Lord Fellowes.

Carriage two: The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester and Prince and Princess Michael of Kent.

Carriage three: Princess Alexandra, the Hon. Lady Ogilvy, Mr James Swartz, Mr and Mrs James Tollemache.

Carriage four: Lord and Lady Vestey and Mr and Mrs Jake Warren.

Despite Laugh Aloud being a non-runner in the Duke of Cambridge Stakes (15:40 BST) trainer John Gosden could still be the man to follow.

He has several runners, including three leading contenders:

14:30 Daban (7-1) Jersey Stakes

16:20 Jack Hobbs (7-2) Prince of Wales's Stakes

17:35 Gymnaste (11-2) Sandringham Handicap

You can check out all the racecards on the BBC Sport website.

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Adam Whitty
BBC South

Royal Ascot: the most fun you can have with your car boot.

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