Royal Ascot 2017 – The Tin Man landed the Diamond Jubilee Stakes for Tom Queally and James Fanshawe
The Tin Man charged home to get the better of Tasleet and Limato in an exciting finish to the feature race on the final day of the Royal meeting
THE TIN MAN came out on top in a thrilling finish to the Diamond Jubilee Stakes at Royal Ascot.
Successful over the course and distance in the British Champions Sprint, James Fanshawe's five-year-old was one of the leading contenders.
Jockey Tom Queally took his time before launching his challenge against the far rail in the final furlong.
The Tin Man responded generously to his rider's urgings and settled down to fight it out with Duke of York winner Tasleet and 2-1 favourite Limato.
The trio pulled nicely clear of the remainder and it was The Tin Man who passed the post in front of Tasleet, with Limato third.
Fanshawe said: "I'm a very relieved man and I'm very grateful to The Tin Man for putting up a fantastic performance, to Tom, who gave him a great ride, and everyone back at home.
"He doesn't tell you a thing at home this horse - he doesn't do anything in his homework.
"These are the horses you need. The Tin Man is a star horse and we're lucky to have him.
"There's no place like Royal Ascot and training Group 1 winners here is great.
"To have a horse of that calibre for the Fred Archer Partnership (owners) is really exciting.
"He's so laid back the horse and when he produces that sort of performance it's absolutely thrilling."