Title-chasing Seb Sanders breezed past the century mark in record time with an opportune treble at Brighton.

Joe Janiak sent out a formidable warning to his fellow Australian raiders and the home defence by declaring last year’s King’s Stand winner Takeover Target better than ever.

HURRICANE RUN suffered a shock defeat, and only the second of his career, when narrowly beaten by Pride at Saint-Cloud yesterday.

Australian raiders Takeover Target, Glamour Puss and Falkirk head a competitive 33 entries for the Group Two King’s Stand Stakes at Royal Ascot on Tuesday.

Some 5,000 Irish racing fans make an annual pilgrimage to the Cheltenham Festival in hope of teaching the home team a lesson or two.

SHOWJUMPER Kevin Babington is cautiously optimistic Ireland will carry off the Aga Khan trophy at the Dublin Horse Show on Friday.

Foxchapel King caused a major upset by beating favourite Florida Pearl in the James Nicholson Wine Merchant Champion Chase at Down Royal today.