John Ferguson, bloodstock advisor for Sheikh Mohammed, paid 4 million guineas (€5m) for Dancing Rain at the Tattersalls December Mare Sale in Newmarket last night.

William Haggas has ruled star filly Dancing Rain out of next Thursday’s Darley Yorkshire Oaks.

TWO of Jessica Harrington’s brightest jumping prospects have been confirmed for next month’s valuable meeting at Down Royal.

David Lanigan has confirmed the Qipco British Champions Fillies’ And Mares’ Stakes at Ascot as the next port of call for Meeznah.

Godolphin’s star filly Blue Bunting could yet run again this season following her disappointing display in Saturday’s Ladbrokes St Leger at Doncaster.