Forecasters said Hurricane Hilary has strengthened into a small, but powerful Category Four storm in the Pacific.

Whatcombe trainer Paul Cole is anticipating a very bold show from Percolator when the daughter of Kheleyf chases a hat-trick in the Hilary Needler Trophy at Beverley.

William Haggas could give his Queen Mary hopeful Danehill Destiny a prep run in the Hilary Needler Trophy at Beverley on May 28.