Hattan is firmly on course for next month’s Ladbrokes St Leger after delighting connections in his prep run at Windsor.

Frankie Dettori has pinpointed Centaurus’ performance in Saturday’s Windflower March Stakes as the key factor in whether he will be able to ride Derby winner Motivator at Leopardstown next month.

Naheef, winner of the Royal Windsor August Stakes 12 months ago, may bid for a repeat success in the Listed race at the Berkshire track on Saturday evening.

Mubtaker could have his first foray into Listed company for over two years in the Windflower March Stakes at Goodwood on Saturday.

John Dunlop could have a strong hand in next month’s Ladbrokes St Leger, although he confirmed that only Kong is a “probable” runner at this stage.

Vinnie Roe is on course to bid for a fourth successive victory in the Irish Field St Leger at the Curragh on Saturday.

A decision on the participation of second-favourite Quiff in Saturday’s betfair.com St Leger will be left until the last moment.

Connections of French star Bago have elected to bypass a clash with Doyen and company in the Irish Champion Stakes on Saturday.

FRENCH DERBY winner Sulamani will have the benefit of a pacemaker when he takes on High Chaparral in a mouth-watering clash at Longchamp on Sunday.

There were no surprise withdrawals from the Rothmans Royals St Leger at today‘s confirmation stage, with 13 horses remaining in the last Classic of the season.