Frankie didn't get to make his famous jump. Poet's Word stayed on well to beat favourite Cracksman in the Prince of Wales's Stakes.
Although Frankie Dettori seemed unhappy about the ride from the break itself, he kept pushing him along to keep tabs with the pace setters early on.
It was all to play for turning for home, though, Cracksman quickly pulled out to challenge and briefly getting to the front, but he was unable to hold off the strong challenge of Poet's Word in the final furlong.
The Sir Michael Stoute-trained colt quickened up nicely to win by two and a quarter lengths under James Doyle,
Sir Stoute has become the trainer with the most wins at Royal Ascot. This was number 76 wins.
Stoute said: It’s a relief because we were stuck on 75 winners last year. It Royal Ascot is special to every trainer.
We’ve been very lucky to have a lot of nice horses over the years.
“Maybe Cracksman isn’t at his best now, but we beat the others comprehensively. He’s a very consistent, brave horse.”
Click Here To Watch Prince of Wales Stakes Winner Race 2018
1.Poet's Word (S. Stoute,J. Doyle), 2.Cracksman (J. Gosden,F. Dettori), 3.Hawkbill (C. Appleby,W. Buick), 4.Cliffs Of Moher (A. O'Brien,R. Moore), 5.Eminent (M. Meade,O. Murphy), 6.Royal Julius (J. Reynier,G. Mosse), 7.Desert Encounter (D. Simcock,J. Spencer)
Distance:1m 1f 212yd (2,004 metres), Surface:Turf, Track:Right-handed, Qualification:Four-years-old and up, Weight:9 st 0 lb,Allowances,3 lb for fillies and mares,3 lb for S. Hemisphere 4yo, Purse:£750,000 (2017),1st: £425,325
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