King Charles and Queen Camilla are celebrating a treble victory at the races after three of their horses romped home as winners.
The feat was achieved at two races at York and one at Newbury on Friday as Charles attended the Royal Windsor Horse Show with the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh.
Portcullis won the Darley EBF “Confined” Novice Stakes at York, ridden by William Buick.
Portcullis, the John and Thady Gosden-trained son of Frankel, caused a real buzz when romping to victory in the Wood Ditton at Newmarket on debut and showcased his potential once again in the Darley EBF “Confined” Novice Stakes on the Knavesmire.
Sent off the even-money favourite in the hands of William Buick, Portcullis’ task was made more straightforward when chief market rival Weheedd was pulled up early into the mile affair and although not as comprehensive as his Newmarket bow, the future is clearly bright for the royal colt.
Warrant Holder carried the King and Queen’s colours to victory in the Support Macmillan Charity Raceday on 13 June Handicap at York.
The 11-4 favourite had a good run along the rail before coming to lead in the final furlong, keeping on to beat Thunder Run by a length.
Like Portcullis, another son of Frankel, he was consistent in his three-year-old career and having been gelded over the winter and with a tongue-tie applied for the first time, he produced a most professional performance.
The other winner in the treble for both the Gosdens and the King and Queen was Point Of Law (4-7 favourite), who went one better than his debut second at Yarmouth to win the Coolmore City Of Troy EBF Maiden Stakes at Newbury, a race his training team won in 2019 with subsequent St Leger hero Logician.
