Michael Bell is hoping Tactician’s liking of the track will stand The Queen’s horse in good stead in the John Smith’s Silver Cup at York tomorrow.

Speed Gifted is on course to bid for Pattern-race glory at Royal Ascot following a pleasing reappearance at Goodwood on Friday.

Luca Cumani believes Speed Gifted can develop into a Group-race performer this season.

Michael Stoute is hoping Hard Top can finally break his Ladbrokes St Leger jinx and lift the Doncaster race 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.