ROYAL Ascot provided the racing industry with a much-needed surge of positivity. Top class racehorses racing on fast ground in the glorious sunshine made for a tremendous spectacle which was enjoyed by crowds that were bigger than in 2023.

The action on the track made for fascinating viewing and produced some tremendous performances. The Race iQ data produced is most revealing and gives us a good handle on what happened out on the track. Some of the best time performances are detailed below along with an in depth look at the two-year-olds who contested six of the races over the whole meeting.