Spectators arrive for Ladies Day at Epsom well ahead of the first race to get a good spot and enjoy some refreshments It is also a chance for some racegoers to show off their finest hats, part of the tradition at Ladies Days around the country Not to be left out, some of the latest head fashion for gentlemen of all ages is also on display at the Surrey course While they get settled, a bookmaker begins to list his prices for the Epsom Oaks which Lush Lashes is favourite to win The racing begins at 1340 BST with the Juddmonte Diomed Stakes which is won by Graham Gibbons on Blythe Knight Little White Lie comes home ahead of Unshakable to claim victory in the Jeep Mile which follows at 1410 BST Trained by Saeed bin Suroor, Emirates Skyline holds off Ladies Best and Rationale in the Totesport betXtra Rose Bowl He is ridden by Frankie Dettori who picks up his first win of the day - he is set for six rides in all on Friday Soldier Of Fortune, ridden by Johnny Murtagh, triumphs over 12 furlongs 10 yards to win the Coronation Cup ahead of Youmzain There are winners in the stands too, with Australian Vanessa Jakovich tasting glory in the the best-dressed lady competition The Oaks, the big race of the day, gets under way and sees 33-1 shot Look Here cause a big upset with his comfortable victory The win gives trainer Ralph Beckett and jockey Seb Sanders their first victory in the race The 13-8 favourite Iguazu Falls wins the Surrey Stakes by four lengths as Dettori picks up his second win
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