There was a time when Stradivarius would be the headline attraction in the week of Royal Ascot. But the three-time Gold Cup hero in the hands of Frankie Dettori is now centre of attention in his new home at the National Stud, as he thrives in his second career as a stallion.

The son of Sea The Stars won at the Royal meeting for four straight years between 2017 and 2020, as he amassed almost £3.5million in prize-money and a European record 18 Group-level wins during a stellar stint on the racecourse.