Amanda Holden and Simon Cowell at Royal Ascot photo

They know how to pick winners on the reality-show, but how successful would Britain's Got Talent judges Simon Cowell and Amanda Holden to select horses at Royal Ascot? The smiles originate from the balcony in the VIP area on the first day of the prestigious meeting; suggest they did pretty well for themselves.


Evidently has an eye for fine form, Cowell managed to net thousands of pound from his well-placed bets, and helped Amanda take home hundreds.

See in the picture: Amanda Holden and Simon Cowell get time out from umpire (judge) British talent at the first day of Ascot. The gang checks out Cowell's ticket to work out his winnings. Simon Cowell celebrates as his horse makes it first past the post. Amanda Holden, Chris Hughes, Jackie St Clair and Sinitta watch the action.Amanda and husband Chris Hughes celebrate with a kiss.

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