Regional, who could yet return to the Dubai Carnival himself next year, finished a close third to fellow British raider Believing in the Group 1 Al Quoz Sprint and will attempt to go one better than last year’s gallant second when he runs at the Royal Meeting.

“Ed Bethell, his trainer, thinks he’s got him better than ever at the age of seven which is incredibly exciting,” adds Danny, who runs Future Champions Racing with fellow racing enthusiast Byron Hubbard. “He came so close to beating Australia’s Asfoora, who will be taking us on again, so we’re very hopeful – especially if the rain stays away.

“We’re also expecting to come up against Believing, who did beat us at Meydan but was behind us when we won the Group 1 Sprint Cup at Haydock two seasons ago and again in last season’s King Charles.”

The syndicate will be represented by around 30 shareholders and friends at Royal Ascot and Danny is determined to look the part if they’re lucky enough to end up in the winner’s enclosure. He and Byron are both being fitted out for the big day by a renowned London tailor.