in the saddle

Speaking before the event, the 44-year-old said he was unsure how he would feel when he got back in the saddle, but described the build-up to Sunday's ride as positive.

Analysis of the skeleton inside the lead coffin revealed it to be of a man aged about 35, who suffered from bone tuberculosis in his neck and head, and spent a lot of time in the saddle.

Kieren Fallon was in the saddle for his next two Derby triumphs, with Kris Kin in 2003 and North Light a year later.

For those who’ve covered Trump, it’s just another day in the saddle.

Mr Mackinlay said it would be an emotional day and that he was looking forward to "getting back in the saddle".