Royal Ascot 2012: day two – in pictures

It's another beautiful day at Ascot as the Queen waves to the huge crowd around the parade ring as she reaches the end of the carriage procession ahead of the day's racing. Her focus will be the Prince of Wales's Stakes at 3.45 in which her horse Carlton House is running Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Guardian

What's the betting that these two policemen are discussing the lady's choice of headwear Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Guardian

Punters enjoy the nice weather as they look forward to a good day's racing Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Guardisn

Joseph O'Brien is riding Reply in the first race – the Jersey Stakes. One of the runners he'll be up against is Ishvana who is also trained by father Aidan Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Guardian

20-1 shot Ishvana was hampered at the start but soon recovered and closed up ... Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Guardian

… before taking the lead two furlongs out and powering home Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Guardian

Trainer Aidan O'Brien gives Ishvana a congratulatory pat Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Guardian

The prizes in the Jersey Stakes will be awarded by Jenson Button, who looks happy to be there ... Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Guardian

As does Button's girlfriend, Jessica Michibata Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Guardian

It's a packed house at Ascot Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Guardian

In the big race of the day – the Prince of Wales's Stakes – So You Think and Carlton House are together ahead of the field in the closing stages of the race ... Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Guardian

Until So You Think pulls away after the horses pass the half furlong mark ... Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Guardian

And the 9-4 favourite powers on towards the line as the Queen's horse peters out 100 yards from home. It is So You Think's 10th Group One win in 18 races Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Guardian

Joseph O'Brien looks pleased with So You Think's performance Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Guardian

The disappointment of finishing second can be seen on the face Ryan Moore. Even Carlton House himself looks a bit disappointed Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Guardian

Maybe this chap should be introduced to Anneka Tanaka-Svenska Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Guardian

The field in the Royal Hunt Cup sprint down the straight and first past the post was the 16/1 shot Prince of Johanne, ridden by John Fahy Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Guardian

A cigar seller takes a break, it's been a long day Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Guardian

20/1 shot Ceiling Kitty pulls ahead of the field to win the fifth race of the day - the Queen Mary Stakes Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Guardian