Frankie Dettori has been temporarily suspended from riding in France due to this week's case over his positive test for a banned substance.

A verdict on any suspension for Frankie Dettori after the jockey tested positive for a banned substance in France was not decided at a meeting in Paris yesterday.

Frankie Dettori is set to face a France Galop inquiry next week after a ’positive test’ at Longchamp in September, the rider’s legal representative has revealed.

Connections of Frankel have confirmed the Qipco Champion Stakes at Ascot in October as the intended next target for the world’s highest rated racehorse.

Connections of Frankel have confirmed the Qipco Champion Stakes at Ascot in October as the intended next target for the world’s highest rated racehorse.

Moonlight Cloud takes on eight other individual Group One winners in what may very well be the race of the season in tomorrow’s Prix Jacques le Marois at Deauville.

Even if he’s an unbackable price for the vast majority of punters, Frankel’s presence in the opening Queen Anne Stakes (2.30) at Royal Ascot provides a fitting start to the flat racing’s finest week.

Frankel will face a maximum of six rivals when he makes his highly-anticipated seasonal debut in the JLT Lockinge Stakes at Newbury tomorrow.

Frankel will face seven rivals when he bids to maintain his unbeaten record in the Qipco-sponsored Queen Elizabeth II Stakes at Ascot on Saturday.

Dubawi Gold swept through for a cheeky success in the Betfair Celebration Mile at Goodwood today to somewhat replenish Richard Hannon's strength in the division.

Marco Botti is eyeing the CGA Hungerford Stakes at Newbury next month for his stable star Excelebration.

WORKFORCE was among 26 horses left in at the latest acceptance stage yesterday for the Qatar Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe at Longchamp on Sunday.

Workforce was among 26 horses left in at the latest acceptance stage for the Qatar Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe at Longchamp on Sunday.

Criquette Head-Maarek’s Fuisse prevailed in a blanket finish for the Prix du Moulin in which Paco Boy could finish only fourth.

Paco Boy is set to head to France for Sunday’s Prix du Moulin rather than tackle the Betfred Sprint Cup at Haydock 24 hours earlier.

Gladiatorus, once rated the leading horse in the world, continues to baffle Godolphin after another lacklustre show in the Prix du Moulin at Longchamp.

Aqlaam finally landed the Group One win he has so often promised in the Prix du Moulin at Longchamp.

The Willie Haggas-trained Aqlaam features among a strong British challenge in the Prix du Moulin at Longchamp on Sunday.

DESPITE the continued uncertainty over the participation of Sea The Stars in Saturday’s Tattersalls Millions Irish Champion Stakes, William Hill have installed him as their 10-11 favourite.

Despite the continued uncertainty over the participation of Sea The Stars in Saturday’s Tattersalls Millions Irish Champion Stakes, William Hill have installed him as their 10-11 favourite.

A trip across the Channel could be on the cards for Famous Name after he bagged his third successive victory in the Desmond Stakes at the Curragh on Sunday.

Godolphin inmate Kite Wood is likely to take his place in the line-up for next Saturday’s Geoffrey Freer Stakes at Newbury – providing conditions are in his favour.

JUST seven runners will take to the track in Saturday’s Queen Elizabeth II Stakes at Ascot – but the anticipated match between Henrythenavigator and Tamayuz is still on.

AIDAN O’Brien has confirmed that Irish St Leger winner Septimus is to be aimed at the Emirates Melbourne Cup at Flemington on November 4.

Connections of Paco Boy are weighing up the options for the three-year-old following his fine effort in defeat in the Prix du Moulin at Longchamp.

Aidan O’Brien has raised a going concern ahead of Henrythenavigator’s run in the Prix du Moulin at Longchamp on Sunday.

Both Newmarket’s Guineas winners could meet at Longchamp this Sunday with Natagora remaining in contention for the Prix du Moulin – also the likely target for Henrythenavigator.

Impressive Prix Rothschild winner Goldikova is to be campaigned with a tilt at the Breeders’ Cup in mind.

MANDURO’S achievements during 2007 have led to Andre Fabre’s horse being acclaimed an exceptional leader of the World Thoroughbred Rankings.

Manduro’s achievements during 2007 have led to Andre Fabre’s horse being acclaimed an exceptional leader of the World Thoroughbred Rankings.

Darjina and Ramonti will face off again in Saturday’s Queen Elizabeth II Stakes, with the latter’s trainer Saeed bin Suroor full of respect for his opponent.

GEORGE WASHINGTON heads a 15-strong list of possibles for Saturday’s Queen Elizabeth II Stakes at Ascot.

George Washington is 7-4 favourite with William Hill to record back-to-back victories in Saturday's Queen Elizabeth II Stakes at Ascot.

Connections of top-class filly Darjina have revealed a tilt at the Champion Stakes at Newmarket is unlikely.

Sussex Stakes hero Ramonti is on course for Sunday’s Prix du Moulin after catching the eye in a piece of work in Newmarket on Wednesday.

Eoghan O’Neill is to wait for suitable conditions before committing Vital Equine to his next race following his disappointing show in the Irish 2000 Guineas.

Librettist made virtually all the running in the hands of Frankie Dettori to win the Prix du Moulin at Longchamp.

Neil Callan is hoping Indesatchel can regain the winning thread when he gets the leg-up on the colt in Sunday’s Prix Du Moulin at Longchamp.

GEORGE Washington faces a crucial workout today to determine if his return to action will be at Leopardstown next weekend or Goodwood the following Sunday.

KIEREN FALLON’S week failed to receive a much-needed tonic as Stormy River came from last to first to land the Prix Jean Prat in sensational style at Chantilly yesterday.

ARAAFA justified Jeremy Noseda’s high opinion of him with a foot-perfect display in the St James’s Palace Stakes on the opening afternoon of Royal Ascot yesterday.

Christophe Lemaire believes the tight turns of Belmont Park will hold no fears for Queen Elizabeth II Stakes winner Starcraft in the Breeders’ Cup Mile on October 29.

Jeremy Noseda is to give last weekend’s Prix du Moulin third Majors Cast a short break before bringing him back to the track next month.

Turtle Bowl survived a stewards’ inquiry to keep the Prix Jean Prat at Chantilly today with the Mick Channon-trained Rocamadour running a great race in third place.