Connections of Frankel have confirmed the Qipco Champion Stakes at Ascot in October as the intended next target for the world’s highest rated racehorse.

KIEREN FALLON has “high hopes” for Stan James 2000 Guineas favourite George Washington after a fruitful private racecourse gallop.

Ante-post favourite Horatio Nelson and Marcus Tregoning’s Sir Percy top 136 entries for the 2006 Vodafone Derby on June 3.