The Queen's new horse has been lauded by one of the sport's leading jockeys after a sparkling debut.
Tom Marquand enthused about Desert Hero, who made an immediate impact on racing fans at Haydock. Part of a four-timer for the rider, the son of Sea The Stars easily drew clear of the opposition.
The two-and-three-quarter length triumph was recorded with Marquand, whose winners totalled odds of 421-1, just having to push his mount out towards the line. Bumped at the start, Desert Hero, also bred by the Queen, ran on strongly towards the finish of the seven furlong contest.