A number of trainers take the wraps off their Classic contenders this week with trial races very much the highlights of the week.

Newmarket expect to offer record prize money of £7.4m (€11m) during the 2007 season after re-jigging their traditional racing calendar.

Kieren Fallon suffered an injury scare at Tipperary last night on the eve of the Stan James Guineas Festival at Newmarket.

Aidan O’Brien insists he is happy with the form of his Classic big guns as the build-up continues to the Stan James Guineas Festival at the weekend.

AIDAN O’BRIEN is happy with his Classic squad as the build-up to the Stan James Guineas Festival continues to gather pace ahead of the weekend.