Johnny Murtagh won the London Clubs International Charity Trophy as top jockey at Royal Ascot for the second year in succession.The Irishman clinched victory by virtue of his second place on Cesare in the opening race of the week after matching Richard Hughes' four winners during the five days' action.
It is all the more remarkable considering Murtagh missed the last two days through suspension.
Yeats' victory in the Gold Cup for the fourth year in a row was undoubtedly the highlight of the week for the rider, who also won the title in 2001, 2002 as well as last year.
Yeats' victory in the Gold Cup for the fourth year in a row was undoubtedly the highlight of the week for the rider, who also won the title in 2001, 2002 as well as last year.
Barry Hills ended the meeting as leading trainer for the first time in his 40-year career thanks to three glorious triumphs.
The results will be a tonic to the veteran, who was unable to attend the meeting after being hospitalised due to a life-threatening blood disorder.
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