Royal Ascot 2018: Day three round-up

Summary

Stradivarius ridden by Frankie Dettori wins the Gold Cup
Dettori secures sixth Gold Cup and 60th win at Royal Ascot
Ryan Moore claimed 50th Royal Ascot win in Hampton Court Stakes
Magic Wand lands Ribblesdale Stakes
Estimated 70,000 attend Ladies' Day

Live Reporting

Adam Whitty, Frank Keogh, Tim Dellor and John Hudson

The royal procession team for todaypublished at 14:06 British Summer Time 21 June 2018
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What is the Queen's ride?published at 14:04 British Summer Time 21 June 2018
In the latest instalment of 'pimp my carriage', we look at the Queen's mode of transport into Ascot today.
The carriage that will be used in good weather will be an Ascot Landau, which is one of five kept by the Royal Mews - the Royal Family's stables.
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It was used to carry the Duke and Duchess of Sussex for their marriage in May, and to carry the Duke (then Prince Harry) for the wedding of his brother, the Duke of Cambridge.
According to the Crown Equerry, Col. Toby Browne, the Ascot Landau is a "wonderfully bright, small, lovely carriage, very easy for people to see – the passengers can sit up quite high. So there's lots of visibility for everybody."
Pretty wonderful in pinkpublished at 14:03 British Summer Time 21 June 2018
Her Majesty the Queen is living the Royal Ascot dream in pink today, a silk outfit with matching hat.
Her son, the Duke of York, has rather skillfully matched his tie with the outfit.
She is joined by Sheikh Isa bin Salman Al Khalifa, the son of the King of Bahrain and Sir Nicholas Bacon, the head of the Royal Horticultural Society.
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Royal Ascot buzzing ahead of processionpublished at 14:00 British Summer Time 21 June 2018
Jack Winstanley
BBC Berkshire Sport Reporter
You had to get here much earlier today if you wanted to secure a spot to see the Queen arrive.
With 60,000 racegoers here on Ladies Day, the Parade Ring has been full since about 13:15 BST, with the Queen not arriving here until an hour after that.
Now we just await the arrival of Her Majesty in the next few minutes, when you can expect an almighty roar.
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Suit from Spain, hat from Solihullpublished at 13:52 British Summer Time 21 June 2018
Jack Winstanley
BBC Berkshire Sport Reporter
Travelling down from Stafford today, and waking up at 05:00, is Lystra Adams.
She found the trouser suit in a shop in Marbella, Spain, and had the hat handcrafted at a shop in Solihull.
"This hat is inspired by the Met Gala", she said. "Cardi B wore something similar."
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How the Queen came to love horse racingpublished at 13:48 British Summer Time 21 June 2018
The Queen is perhaps the world's most experienced owner and breeder of racehorses. Her first winner at Royal Ascot was in 1954 and she has had 23 Ascot winners.
Her love of the sport came at an early age. She was born into a family that was passionate about horses, and she was given her first pony at the age of four, by her father, King George VI.
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Countryfile charts how the Queen became fascinated with horse racing
Her father and grandfather sparked a passion in her, that continues with vigour today.
"It is her passion for the year. It’s anticipated she’ll be there for all five days, part of the royal procession, but she doesn’t squirrel away in a viewing box, she’ll be in the paddock presenting the trophy," said BBC horse racing correspondent Cornelius Lysaght.
"She is the figurehead of the racecourse, and a hugely important figure at the track. It is always seen as her racecourse."
The longest queue of the day? For a selfiepublished at 13:43 British Summer Time 21 June 2018
Jack Winstanley
BBC Berkshire at Royal Ascot
Walking out from the grandstand you immediately wonder what this enormous queue could be for. Is it the bar? Is it the toilets? Are there goodie bags?
In fact it's for the Royal Ascot must have - a picture in front of the flower adorned backdrop which you'll see everywhere on social media between now and Saturday.
I won't be joining the queue mind you, my picture there has been up on Instagram since Tuesday.
Get with the programmepublished at 13:28 British Summer Time 21 June 2018
Frank Keogh
BBC Sport at Ascot
One of the more quaint traditions of the Royal Ascot meeting is its simple, plain, but effective racecard.
You'll notice there's no sponsorship branding, and it's a handy size for your pocket. It will leave a small mark on your pocket - they are a fiver a go.
There's even a little welcome message from none other than the Queen.
Great designspublished at 13:27 British Summer Time 21 June 2018
Some great imaginations to create some of the millinery on show today.
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This hat could become an issue with tan lines
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Did you spot the toucan?
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Possibly the grandest piece of headwear today
The list everyone wants to be onpublished at 13:14 British Summer Time 21 June 2018
The winner of the Gold Cup, which takes place at 16:20 BST today.
A few famous names on there... including of course the Queen.
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Thursday's schedulepublished at 13:03 British Summer Time 21 June 2018
Click on the links for the runners and riders.
14:30: Norfolk Stakes (Group 2) 5f
15:05: Hampton Court Stakes (Group 3) 1m 2f
15:40: Ribblesdale Stakes (Group 2) 1m 4f
16:20: Gold Cup (Group 1) 2m 4f
17:00: Britannia Stakes (Heritage Handicap) 1m
17:35: King George V Stakes (Handicap) 1m 4f
Horses to follow on day threepublished at 13:03 British Summer Time 21 June 2018
Cornelius Lysaght
BBC racing correspondent at Royal Ascot
With his record of success and a narrowly-defeated second place, Order Of St George is obviously a key player in the Gold Cup (16:20), and comes to Ascot in good order after two wins at home in Ireland, though this is harder.
Opponents like Stradivarius and Desert Skyline, first and second in the Yorkshire Cup, catch the eye in particular, especially the latter who’ll relish the three-quarter mile step up in distance
Wild Illusion should advertise the quality of the Oaks form in the Ribblesdale Stakes (15:40), while a decent run at rewarding odds can be expected from Kinks (14:30) for whom not a lot went right when it mattered last time he raced.
Best of Royal Ascot: The Queen wins the Gold Cuppublished at 12:56 British Summer Time 21 June 2018
We are looking back at the best bits of modern history from Royal Ascot. One from 2013 stands out.
"A lot of people would say that the day Estimate won the Gold Cup, it was one of the most memorable racing days that regulars can remember".
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Prince Andrew then presented the Gold Cup trophy to his own mother
Those the words of the BBC's Cornelius Lysaght after the Queen's horse claimed victory in the meeting's flagship race - the first time in its 207-year history that it has been won by a reigning monarch..
The Sir Michael Stoute-trained four-year-old filly held off the challenge of Simenon over the final furlong, amid raucous scenes at ground level with 60,000 screaming punters cheering it on.
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Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie also enjoyed it...
A shiny distraction?published at 12:50 British Summer Time 21 June 2018
Ever positioned your watch or a mirror to deflect the sunlight into someone's eyes to put them off?
If your horse is neck and neck going into the final furlong......
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Ladies' Day at Royal Ascot
Hold onto your hats!published at 12:47 British Summer Time 21 June 2018
If you see a police helicopter flying over Royal Ascot, don't worry, you haven't been spotted.
It's just the hardworking folk at RAF Benson dropping in for a day out.
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Ladies' Day through the yearspublished at 12:47 British Summer Time 21 June 2018
The years 2000-2009 seem a long time ago now don't they?
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This picture, taken in 2003, shows such a noughties look...
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The high quality of fashion remains, but a much more fun and relaxed audience now enjoys Ladies' Day
Champagne anyone?published at 12:35 British Summer Time 21 June 2018
This lady has the right idea.
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Will the drink be chilled? That may be an issue.
Fabulous fashionpublished at 12:30 British Summer Time 21 June 2018
Come on now, be honest, that is at least half of the reason you clicked...
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The rich and famous pile inpublished at 12:19 British Summer Time 21 June 2018
Tim Dellor
BBC Radio Berkshire at Ascot
And I have been shoving my microphone in their faces.
Broadcaster Kirsty Young has just come through the gates, fresh from presenting coverage of the Royal Wedding just down the road.
"This is a much more civilised time to be travelling through Windsor," she said. "At least I can have a drink today".
Her most recent guest on Desert Island Discs, John Motson, has also arrived.
"I've managed to get to the festival more years than not, and I'm not at the World cup anymore having just retired.
"I've got a few tips in my pocket, but I'm not used to wearing this posh gear."
Ascot fun facts: Equine extravagancepublished at 12:16 British Summer Time 21 June 2018
Royal Ascot has, and always will be, the height of high society.
The wealthy need to get to the racing festival, and they need their grub.
It doesn't come cheap though, with many of the dining packages costing £500-£1,000.
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Don't worry, the BBC team is not part of any of these figures - we got here by private jet.