Walter Swinburn, one of the most renowned jockeys of his generation and rider of the brilliant Shergar, has died, aged 55.

Ken Condon’s stable star Success Days faces a spell on the sidelines after X-rays revealed he suffered a stress fracture in the Ivestec Derby.

Free Eagle is scheduled for a workout before Dermot Weld formulates plans for the exciting four-year-old’s return to the track.

French raider Epicuris has his sights set firmly on the Investec Derby as the field for the Epsom Classic began to take shape yesterday.

John F Kennedy lost his place as favourite for the Investec Derby after finishing a well-beaten last of three on his seasonal debut at Leopardstown.

Aidan O’Brien, who made history by becoming the first trainer to win the Derby three years in a row last summer, has been honoured by the Turf Club for his record-breaking achievement.

All eyes will be on Telescope as the much-vaunted colt finally gets the chance to fulfil his destiny when he goes for Group One glory in the King George VI And Queen Elizabeth Stakes at Ascot today.

Australia is odds-on to land the Epsom Derby after victory for The Grey Gatsby in the Dante Stakes at York yesterday.

Trainer Ralph Beckett is confident Epsom heroine Talent is in the best possible shape as she aims to complete the English-Irish Oaks double at the Curragh this evening.

Trainer Aidan O’Brien and his son, Joseph, have allayed fears about the well-being of leading Investec Derby contender Kingsbarns.

David Lanigan is slightly concerned about the prospect of testing conditions for his Investec Derby runner-up Main Sequence ahead of the Grand Prix de Paris at Longchamp this evening.

David Lanigan is slightly concerned about the prospect of testing conditions for his Investec Derby runner-up Main Sequence ahead of the Grand Prix de Paris at Longchamp on Saturday evening.

Seamie Heffernan is thrilled to have kept the ride on Aidan O’Brien’s Investec Oaks heroine Was as she takes on her elders for the first time in Sunday’s Barclays Bank Ireland Pretty Polly Stakes at the Curragh.

Camelot set up the mouthwatering prospect of a Triple Crown bid with a superb victory in the Investec Derby at Epsom.

Aidan O’Brien maintained his 100% record in British Classics this season when Was won an untidy renewal of the Investec Oaks at Epsom yesterday.

Aidan O’Brien maintained his 100% record in British Classics this season when Was won an untidy renewal of the Investec Oaks at Epsom yesterday.

Irish raiders Call To Battle and David Livingston feature among just five declared runners in the MBNA Chester Vase on Thursday.

Mick Kinane and John Hammond led the tributes to Montjeu after one of the greatest racehorses of the modern era and the sire of three Epsom Derby winners died, aged 16, following a short illness.

Montjeu, the sire of three Epsom Derby winners, has died aged 16 after a short illness.

Kieren Fallon will have to wait until the morning to find out if he will be able to ride Recital in the Investec Derby after a day of drama at the High Court in London.

Kieren Fallon can ride Recital in the Investec Derby at Epsom on Saturday after the High Court refused to grant an injunction preventing him taking part.

A BRITISH High Court judge is deciding whether Kieren Fallon can ride in tomorrow’s Investec Derby at Epsom.

Ryan Moore headed for the Derby meeting in fine touch as well-backed newcomer Illaunglass headlined an 18-1 Lingfield treble for the in-demand jockey.

Connections of Carlton House remain “extremely hopeful” the Investec Derby favourite will make Saturday’s race, despite suffering a late setback.

Olivier Peslier is unable to partner Ed Dunlop’s Native Khan in the Investec Derby as he is retained to ride in France on the same day.

The Queen’s Carlton House heads 17 remaining colts in Saturday’s Investec Derby following the confirmation stage.

John Dunlop has been given the approval of owner Benny Andersson to run Beatrice Aurore in the Investec Oaks.

MEEZNAH has been disqualified from the Investec Oaks after having tested positive for a banned substance.

Michael Stoute believes his Derby hero Workforce is ready to “do himself justice” in the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe at Longchamp on Sunday.

RICHARD HUGHES will adopt his customary waiting tactics on Dick Turpin in Tuesday’s Juddmonte International Stakes at York.

Aidan O'Brien has confirmed Cape Blanco is to miss the Investec Derby in favour of the French version 24 hours later.

Aidan O’Brien has confirmed Cape Blanco is to miss the Investec Derby in favour of the French version 24 hours later.

AIDAN O’BRIEN is excited by his Investec Derby squad as he prepares to challenge for a first win in the race since High Chaparral in 2002.

BEAUTY O’Gwaun will get her crack at the big time when she tackles the Darley Irish Oaks at the Curragh on Sunday.

South Easter has been supplemented for the King Edward VII Stakes at Royal Ascot on Friday after missing the Investec Derby.

ALL 13 entries for the Investec Derby have stood their ground for the Epsom Classic following the 48-hour declaration stage.

All 13 entries for the Investec Derby have stood their ground for the Epsom Classic following the 48-hour declaration stage.

All 13 entries for the Investec Derby have stood their ground for the Epsom Classic following the 48-hour declaration stage.

Johnny Murtagh is set to ride Rip Van Winkle in Saturday's Investec Derby at Epsom.

MASTEROFTHEHORSE has become the latest Aidan O’Brien inmate to attract hefty support for the Investec Derby on Saturday week.

Masterofthehorse has become the latest Aidan O’Brien inmate to attract hefty support for the Investec Derby on Saturday week.