Cirrus Des Aigles could have a first run in Ireland next month ahead of his intended outing in the Qipco Champion Stakes at Ascot.

Dual Derby winner Australia has been retired to stud, said a Coolmore representative.

Toronado and Dawn Approach are two of the headline names in a star-studded entry for Qipco British Champions Day at Ascot on October 19.

Prince Khalid Abdullah found the most spectacular way to end a wait to win a race he has sponsored for more than 20 years as Twice Over beat his own Midday in a gripping conclusion to the Juddmonte International Stakes at York.

FRANKEL could step up in trip to 10 furlongs on the inaugural Qipco British Champions Day at Ascot in October after connections described a crack at York’s Juddmonte International as “probably unlikely”.