PHOTOS OF THE DAY

Harry Skelton riding Bellenos clear the last to win The Shooting Star Chase Novices’ Limited Handicap Steeple Chase at Ascot racecourse on December 20, 2013 in Ascot, England. (Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images Europe

Vlad Duric riding Esprit de Bullet (L) wins Race 2, the $90,000 Red Tempo Handicap during Melbourne racing at Flemington Racecourse on December 21, 2013 in Melbourne, Australia. (Vince Caligiuri/Getty Images AsiaPac)

Damien Oliver riding Instrumentalist in the barriers before winning Race 3, the Bitalli Handicap during Melbourne racing at Flemington Racecourse on December 21, 2013 in Melbourne, Australia. (Vince Caligiuri/Getty Images AsiaPac)

Barry Geraghty riding Royal Boy clear the last to win The Iron Stand ‘National Hunt’ Maiden Hurdle Race at Ascot racecourse on December 20, 2013 in Ascot, England. (Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images Europe)

Tom Scudamore riding Seven Nation Army (nearest) win The RARC 15th Year Celebration Championship Standard Open National Hunt Flat Race at Ascot racecourse on December 20, 2013 in Ascot, England. (Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images Europe)