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King Charles III's hopes for Reaching High may have been dashed, writes DOMINIC KING - but the first day of Royal Ascot belonged to full-throttle Field of Gold

King Charles III's hopes for Reaching High may have been dashed, writes DOMINIC KING - but the first day of Royal Ascot belonged to full-throttle Field of Gold

DOMINIC KING AT ROYAL ASCOT: They came for an 'I was there moment' and their wish was granted. Though the horse wasn't carrying the colours they anticipated, nobody was complaining.

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