International Horse Racing

• Melbourne return now on Bauer radar

  Bauer is set to tackle the Geelong Cup in preparation for another crack at the Melbourne Cup following his superb victory at Haydock on Saturday.

   
• Joao Moreira saddles up for Freedman win

  Joao Moreira kept up his winning form for Australian trainers at the weekend with a Singapore victory for Michael Freedman.

   
• Bunting heads Godolphin Leger trio

  Godolphin’s star filly Blue Bunting is set to be joined by stablemates Genius Beast and Rumh in the St Leger Stakes at Doncaster on Saturday.

   
• Gallant Fairy delights Dunlop

  Ed Dunlop believes there is plenty to look forward to for the remainder of Snow Fairy’s campaign following her admirable effort in Saturday’s Irish Champion Stakes at Leopardstown.

   
• So You Think’s recovery pleases O’Brien

  So You Think has returned unscathed to Ballydoyle following his victory in the Red Mills Champion Stakes at Leopardstown.

   
• Aidan O’Brien in awe of So You Think

  All options remain open for So You Think following his latest European victory in the Irish Champion Stakes but trip home to Australia is the most unlikely.

   
• Dream Ahead wins Sprint Cup

  Dream Ahead put a dismal performance in France behind him when he returned to his brilliant best in the Sprint Cup at Haydock.

   
• Melbourne Cup hopefuls win in Europe

  Melbourne Cup hopefuls Bauer, Galileo’s Choice and Modun took their next steps towards a southern hemisphere trip with wins in England and Ireland on Saturday.

   
• Swinburn hopes to make training return

  Walter Swinburn hopes to return to the training ranks at some point in the future.

   
• So You Think faces Champion five

  So You Think will face just five rivals in Saturday’s Irish Champion Stakes at Leopardstown.

   
• Fox in Hunt for Cesarewitch glory

  Mark Johnston’s Fox Hunt has been allotted top weight for the Cesarewitch at Newmarket on October 8.

   
• Fillies’ Mile on Realm radar

  Regal Realm will chart a route towards the Fillies’ Mile following her fine victory at Goodwood on Saturday.

   
• Emiyna to wear blinkers in Matron

  John Oxx is hopeful Emiyna is returning to her best form ahead of her run in Saturday’s Matron Stakes at Leopardstown.

   
• Dubawi aiming for Moulin Gold

  The Prix du Moulin at Longchamp remains the likely next objective for Dubawi Gold following his victory in Saturday’s Celebration Mile at Goodwood.

   
• Power team on weather watch

  Edward Lynam is keeping his fingers crossed for a dry week on Merseyside to allow his stable star Sole Power to line up in Saturday’s Sprint Cup at Haydock.

   
• Misty poised for Matron date

  Aidan O’Brien’s Misty For Me is set to bid for her fifth Group One victory this weekend after featuring among 13 confirmations for Saturday’s Matron Stakes at Leopardstown.

   
• Fanshawe duo heads Sprint contenders

  James Fanshawe-trained speedsters Deacon Blues and Society Rock feature among 17 possible runners in the Sprint Cup at Haydock on Saturday.

   
• Sarafina team mull Foy option

  Leading Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe contender Sarafina could tackle the Prix Foy at Longchamp as part of her preparations for the main event in October.

   
• Fallon can be king – Jarvis

  Alan Jarvis lent his full support to Kieren Fallon’s challenge for a seventh jockeys’ title after the pair combined to good effect at Goodwood.

   
• Brian Ellison raiders set for Melbourne Cup

  Trainer Brian Ellison says Ebor winner Moyenne Corniche and fifth-placed Saptapadi are both on track for a tilt at the Melbourne Cup.