Yeats sweeps to Gold Cup win

Yeats swept to an easy victory for Kieren Fallon and Aidan O'Brien in the Gold Cup at Royal Ascot.

Leading early in the straight, the Aidan O'Brien-trained five-year-old got first run on his rivals and stormed clear.

The 7-1 shot came home four lengths ahead of the French challenger Reefscape, with Distinction a head away third.

The Dermot Weld-trained Media Puzzle broke down on the line and was quickly dismounted by Pat Smullen.

Although Barolo broke well, High Action soon went to the front with Fallon getting a prominent position on Yeats.

High Action went six lengths clear on the second circuit but his lead was down to a length with a mile to go as Tungsten Strike and Winged d'Argent took closer order.

As soon as the runners turned for home Fallon made his move, taking several lengths out of the field.

It proved a wise decision as there was a bit of scrimmaging in behind, with Sergeant Cecil and, particularly, Guadalajara among of the sufferers.

Yeats soon built up a commanding lead to give O'Brien his first Gold Cup and Fallon a second after Mr Dinos in 2003.