Rod Millman’s popular stayer Sergeant Cecil is on course to make his seasonal debut at Newbury later this month.

CONNECTIONS of several runners in the Emirates Airline Yorkshire Cup are keeping a close eye on the weather ahead of today’s Group Two staying showpiece at York.

Perhaps the most definitive of Derby trials, a pointer to the Oaks and a top-class Group One contest over a mile are just three of the things to look forward to in a cracking week coming up.

Connections of Sagitta 2002 Guineas third Norse Dancer are considering supplementing him for the Vodafone Derby following his fine run at Newmarket.