Royals, aristocrats and celebrities have gathered in a sea of furs, feathers and fascinators these past four days for what has been described as the racing world's equivalent of London Fashion Week.

Behind the glitz and glamour, the unvarnished truth is that for many punters the sport of kings, even the blue riband Gold Cup itself, comes a distant fourth to drugs, sex and booze.

If there’s one celebrity who knows how to make a statement, it’s Paris Hilton. The Infinite Icon star recently stepped out in New York City wearing a bubblegum pink cardigan that instantly brightened ...