Approach still in Deauville running

Jim Bolger’s high-class colt only raced last eight days ago, when he finished second in the Sussex Stakes at Goodwood, but is one of 16 horses in the shake-up at the latest forfeit stage.

Godolphin-owned Dawn Approach was put through his paces on yesterday morning, which was enough to convince connections he is ready to make a swift return in France.

Godolphin racing manager Simon Crisford said: “Jim is very pleased with how Dawn Approach came out of the Qipco Sussex Stakes at Goodwood.

“If all goes well with him between now and Sunday, he is an intended runner in France.”

Leitir Mor, Dawn Approach’s customary pacemaker, could also join his stablemate on the trip from Ireland.

Aidan O’Brien’s team is down to two potential candidates, with Declaration Of War, who was third in the Sussex, and Gale Force Ten still in the hat.

O’Brien, meanwhile, has ruled Kingsbarns out of the Bet Online At thetote.com Royal Whip Stakes at the Curragh on Sunday.