Godolphin claimed a welcome Classic success as Mastery made a triumphant debut for his new connections in the Derby Italiano at Rome's Cappenelle racecourse.

AIDAN O’BRIEN may bypass next Sunday’s Prix du Jockey-Club and let all his Vodafone Derby entries take their chance at Epsom.

JOHN OXX’S Classic hope Alamshar is one of 14 entries left in the Derrinstown Stud Derby Trial Stakes at Leopardstown on Sunday following yesterday’s forfeit stage.

Canadian International winner Ballingarry has been sold out of Aidan O’Brien’s yard to continue his racing career in America, it was revealed today.