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A Preview of Godolphin Runners - Royal Ascot Day 2

Tryster and Usherette feature among the Godolphin contingent for day two of Royal Ascot 2016, Wednesday, June 15.

Tryster and Usherette feature among the Godolphin contingent for day two of Royal Ascot 2016, Wednesday, June 15.

Five-year-old Tryster (Charlie Appleby/William Buick) takes on Japanese raider A Shin Hikari and Breeders' Cup Turf heroine Found in the G1 highlight of the card, the 10-furlong Prince Of Wales's Stakes.

The Shamardal horse has won two of his three starts at Meydan, UAE, since switching back to turf this year, headed by an impressive success in the G1 Jebel Hatta over nine furlongs on March 5 and last time out ran well when third in the G1 Dubai Turf on March 26.

Charlie Appleby reported: "Tryster is having his first start back in the UK after a successful Dubai season. I am very pleased with him.

"It is a good renewal of the Prince Of Wales's Stakes, but this is a starting point for Tryster's UK season."

Usherette (Andre Fabre/Mickael Barzalona) quickened well for a length victory on her latest outing in the nine-furlong G2 Dahlia Stakes at Newmarket and the four-year-old Shamardal filly headlines four Godolphin runners in the G2 Duke Of Cambridge Stakes over the straight mile.

Devonshire (Willie McCreery/William Buick) also scored at G2 level on her most recent start, while Lucida (Jim Bolger/Kevin Manning), runner-up in last year's 1000 Guineas, and recent York Listed winner Always Smile (Saeed bin Suroor/James Doyle) complete the strong Godolphin challenge.

TRYSTER wins at Meydan
TRYSTER wins at Meydan © Steven Cargill