Willie Mullins is excited to see Un De Sceaux test his powers at the highest level for the first time in what promises to be a thrilling Frank Ward Solicitors Arkle Novice Chase at Leopardstown tomorrow.

John Murphy believes this week’s Naas runner-up Compass Hill could be one of several Group-class two-year-olds residing at his County Cork stable.

Firm plans have yet to be made for last week’s impressive Veuve Clicquot Vintage Stakes winner Toormore.

Kingsbarns staked his claim for Classic glory in 2013 with a clear-cut victory in the Racing Post Trophy at Doncaster.

Ruby Walsh has an enviable book of rides at Cheltenham as he bids to add to his record tally of winners at the Festival.

In double form two weeks ago, Jim Bolger was on the mark again at Dundalk last night when Kevin Manning provided him with another brace of winners, Naoise and Gort Na Mona.

JACKSONSLADY, trained and partly-owned by Philip Dempsey, proved best in the listed Grabel Mares Hurdle on the opening day of Punchestown’s winter season.

Most Improved lit up a wet and miserable afternoon at Newmarket as he marked himself as a potential Classic contender in the EBF “Dutch Art” Piper-Heidsieck Champagne Maiden Stakes.

FEW are predicting anything less than a majestic performance from Frankel in today’s Qipco 2000 Guineas and trainer Henry Cecil reports a perfect preparation for the unbeaten colt.

HURRICANE FLY will miss his intended outing this weekend at Punchestown in the Grade 1 The Dobbins & Madigans at Punchestown Hurdle (Morgiana Hurdle).

Fame And Glory may head to Royal Ascot for further riches after providing Aidan O’Brien with his fourth Investec Coronation Cup.

John Dunlop has found the StanJames.com 2000 Guineas elusive over the years but the race moved a massive step closer as Elusive Pimpernel stamped his mark on the Racing Post breezeupbonus.com Craven Stakes at Newmarket today.

SO now we know. Heading to Doncaster on Saturday, St Nicholas Abbey was no more than a promising colt.

Border Patrol confirmed his class with a feisty winning display in the Solonaway Stakes at the Curragh.

THE Korean Racing Authority Tyros Stakes has produced its share of stars in recent seasons and the Aidan O’Brien-trained Cape Blanco produced an impressive display to land last night’s renewal at Leopardstown, a performance which stamped him another potentially high-class colt.

Richard Hannon has made the Weatherbys Super Sprint his own over the years and warmed up for another shot at the valuable prize with a 56-1 treble at Newbury.

RICHARD Johnson and Philip Hobbs have a better record than any in the Racing Post Chase and the pair team up today through the grey Lacdoudal.

Europe had a day to cherish at Santa Anita on Saturday as the raiders came away with four Breeders’ Cup victories ahead of the Classic main event.

CRIQUETTE HEAD-MAAREK has a strong family record to defend but is not expecting Full Of Gold to overturn hot favourite New Approach in Saturday’s Emirates Airline Champion Stakes.

Members of the Highclere Thoroughbred Racing syndicate almost outnumbered racegoers at Lingfield on Monday – but their presence was worthwhile as Hustle took the feature HBLB Handicap.

KAUTO Star continues to give Paul Nicholls all the right signals ahead of his run in the totesport Bowl at Aintree on Thursday.

Ruby Walsh is confident he can waste down to close to the minimum weight in order to give Granit Jack his optimum chance in Saturday's Paddy Power Gold Cup.

Beaver Patrol ensured his place in the totesport Ayr Gold Cup on September 22 by making all in the Inkerman London Handicap at Newbury.

Beef Or Salmon warms up for a tilt at a fourth Lexus Chase crown with a run in the Irish Racing Yearbook Hurdle at Fairyhouse tomorrow.

ANTE-POST favourite Clan Royal and Racing Post Chase hero Innox are among 122 contenders remaining after the first forfeit stage for the John Smith’s Grand National.

This afternoon’s meeting at Sandown will go ahead after an overnight frost failed to materialise.

Officials at Sandown have called a precautionary inspection at 7.30am ahead of tomorrow’s meeting, which features the Racing Post Chase.

Cheltenham have announced the Racing Post will sponsor the Mildmay of Flete Chase at the Festival meeting for the next two years.

RACING DEMON, ante-post favourite for the Arkle Trophy, will step up to two-and-a-half miles for the first time at Ludlow on Thursday.

Feathard Lady stormed to the forefront of the Smurfit Champion Hurdle picture as she extended her unbeaten run to seven under a peach of a ride from Ruby Walsh in the Stan James Christmas Hurdle at Sandown.

Jeff Smith looks to have another smart juvenile in his ownership after Doctor Dash showed plenty of speed to capture the Listed Weatherbys Bank Stonehenge Stakes at Salisbury today.

The participation of Grey Abbey in the totesport Gold Cup on Friday remains in the balance, despite the front-running grey being one of 16 declared for the blue riband today.

FOLLOWING much agonising all week, Michael Hourigan has finally come down in favour of Beef Or Salmon taking his chance in the John Durkan Memorial Chase at Punchestown tomorrow.

Eddie Ahern is set to miss Champions’ Day at Newmarket on October 16 after picking up a 21-day ban at the Curragh yesterday for “hitting out” at fellow jockey Declan McDonogh.

Frankie Dettori was in tremendous form at Folkestone today, riding a fabulous five-timer to the tune of 947-1.

NICKY HENDERSON is considering his options for Fondmort after entering the impressive Paddy Power Gold Cup winner in the Pertemps King George VI Chase at Kempton on St Stephen's Day.

MICHAEL KINANE pressed the accelerator and One Cool Cat showed just what a talent he is as Aidan O’Brien won the Independent Waterford Wedgwood Phoenix Stakes for the sixth consecutive year at the Curragh yesterday.

A decision on Tacitus’ participation in the Racing Post Trophy at Doncaster will be left until the last minute, according to connections.

Johnny Murtagh was in double form at the Curragh on Sunday but his day ended on a sour note when a suspension for careless riding in the last cost him dear.

Marlborough heads a list of 38 horses confirmed today for the Gala Casinos Daily Record Scottish Grand National at Ayr on Saturday.

Commanche Court will face seven rivals when he lines-up in the Paddy & Helen Cox Memorial Newlands Chase at Naas on Sunday.

Mick Fitzgerald will be available to ride Marlborough should connections decide to run the gelding at Wincanton.