Earlier on Friday, the 2009 Derby runner-up Fame and Glory went one better to win the Coronation Cup on Ladies' Day.

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Maybe four, if we want to be generous and include Andy Murray, who has yet to win a Grand Slam, and keeps grabbing for that glory, only to pull the doorknob off in his hand.

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But Beckham's untimely injury will mean he will also miss the chance to win a championship in a third different country, having claimed glory with United and Real in England and Spain.

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Once again the team will be doubling up in their glory bids, with German sprinter Erik Zabel aiming to win back his green jersey off Robbie McEwen.

BBC: Telekom

Only one person can win, and one clumsy nick or frisky sheep can be the difference between glory, or failure and a long trip home.

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The 49-year-old German, who led Europe to Ryder Cup glory two years ago, holed six birdies to move into contention for a first tournament win in four years.

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