Declan McDonogh doubled-up on course specialists An Saighduir and Billyford in Dundalk last night.

AIDAN O’Brien is in no rush to finalise running plans as he goes in search of a third success in the Investec Derby at Epsom next month.

Frankie Dettori expressed delight at being allowed to ride hot favourite Authorized in the Vodafone Derby.

A £5m (€7m) refurbishment of Lingfield racecourse is to begin in the New Year.