International Horse Racing

• Frankel delights in Newmarket spin

  Frankel showed his well-being ahead of his mouth-watering clash with Canford Cliffs in the Sussex Stakes by making light work of his two galloping companions in a Newmarket workout.

   
• Great Scott set to defend Goodwood crown

  Borderlescott will bid to defend his crown in the King George Stakes at Glorious Goodwood after being checked out following a slightly disappointing run at York.

   
• Trial options for Sarafina

  Alain de Royer-Dupre has a choice between the Prix Foy and the Prix Vermeille for Sarafina as she continues to build towards another crack at the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe.

   
• Pisa leaning towards Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe

  Dubai World Cup hero Victoire Pisa is set to touch down on French soil next month with a view to having a second tilt at the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe at Longchamp in October.

   
• Lilac set for Deauville

  Andre Fabre’s exciting filly Golden Lilac is likely to put her unbeaten record on the line in the Prix de la Nonette at Deauville on August 23.

   
• Harty to wait and Cee on Plate prep

  Captain Cee Bee could take in Sunday’s Grimes Hurdle at Tipperary en route to a tilt at the Galway Plate.

   
• Epsom rematch on cards at Curragh By Keith Hamer

  Dancing Rain and Rumh have both been supplemented for the Irish Oaks at the Curragh on Sunday.

   
• Blanco better than ever – Spencer

  Jamie Spencer is looking forward to the rest of the campaign with Cape Blanco after guiding him to victory in the Man O’War Stakes at Belmont at the weekend.

   
• Dascombe stays firm on Panther plan

  Tom Dascombe is still expecting to send Brown Panther for the St Leger at Doncaster without giving him a run beforehand.

   
• Derby hero on course for Arc trial

  Andre Fabre has confirmed the Prix Niel at Longchamp as the next competitive racecourse appearance for his brilliant Derby hero Pour Moi.

   
• Turpin a Sussex possible

  Richard Hannon has not ruled out running Dick Turpin against stablemate Canford Cliffs and Frankel in the Sussex Stakes at Goodwood on July 27.

   
• Goodwood geared up for Sussex showdown

  It has already been dubbed ‘the duel on the downs’ and connections of Canford Cliffs and Frankel are readying themselves for what could be the latest in a season of epic battles in the Sussex Stakes at Goodwood on July 27.

   
• Botti pleased by Celebration boost

  Marco Botti is taking heart from the fact that Dream Ahead ran out a ready winner of the July Cup ahead of Excelebration’s next run.

   
• Goodwood is Green’s Destiny

  Green Destiny will head to Glorious Goodwood in search of another big handicap success following his impressive win in the 52nd John Smith’s Cup at York.

   
• Minister accepts racecourse safety review

  The Victorian government has endorsed recommendations from a review into an incident involving spectators during this year’s Grand Annual Steeplechase.

   
• Late charge gives John Moore Hong Kong title

  A four-win haul by John Moore at Sha Tin on Sunday gave the trainer a dramatic victory in the Hong Kong premiership.

   
• David Simcock dreams of further glory

  David Simcock reports Dream Ahead to be in fine shape after his tremendous victory in the July Cup at Newmarket on Saturday.

   
• Frankel in the red for Sussex Stakes

  Frankel is a shade of odds-on for his eagerly-anticipated Sussex Stakes clash with Canford Cliffs following Dream Ahead’s victory in the Darley July Cup.

   
• The Dudes in one-two finish

  In a battle of the Dudes, First Dude held off stablemate Game On Dude by a nose to win the Grade One Hollywood Gold Cup, giving trainer Bob Baffert a one-two finish.

   
• Bjorn Baker looking forward to greener pastures

  If ever trainer Bjorn Baker needed reassurance about his impending move to Sydney he only has to consider his win with Hurricane Mickey in Saturday’s Te Awamutu Cup.