Irish jockey legends Mick Kinane and Johnny Murtagh expect Golden Horn to come out on top in his showdown with Gleaneagles in the Juddmonte International at York today.

"I’ve had a few great rides in the race and it is the time of year they are finding their way, with the established better horses taking on each other."

Golden Horn and Gleneagles have been declared for the Juddmonte International Stakes at York on Wednesday in what could be the race of the season.

Arguably, the three most useful words in a sports fans vocabulary are ‘THE – YEAR — OF.’

If the clash between Golden Horn and Gleneagles goes ahead at York in the Juddmonte International Stakes next Wednesday it will surely be compulsive viewing, even for those who only have a passing interest in Flat racing.

John Gosden will wait until this morning before deciding whether to let Golden Horn run in the King George VI And Queen Elizabeth Stakes after heavy rain at Ascot saw conditions significantly deteriorate on the eve of the famous race.

Golden Horn will “definitely” run in the King George VI And Queen Elizabeth Stakes at Ascot on Saturday week as long as conditions are suitable, said owner Anthony Oppenheimer.

Golden Horn’s owner-breeder Anthony Oppenheimer has given the strongest indication so far his champion three-year-old is likely to retire at the end of the season.

John Gosden insists “nothing is a given” as stunning Derby hero Golden Horn tests his powers against the older generation for the first time in today’s Coral-Eclipse at Sandown.

Golden Horn is likely to be long odds-on for the Coral-Eclipse Stakes at Sandown on Saturday after just five horses were left in the mile-and-a-quarter showpiece at the five-day stage.

Frankie Dettori hailed his victory aboard Golden Horn in the Investec Derby at Epsom on Saturday as the “most thrilling moment” of his glittering career.