Connections of Falbrav have lodged an appeal with the Irish Turf Club against the decision not to award their charge the Ireland The Food Island Champion Stakes at Leopardstown on Saturday.

DARRYL HOLLAND warmed up for his ride on Falbrav in the Ireland The Food Island Champion Stakes at Leopardstown today with a double at Haydock Park.

ASCOT’S going on Saturday will be a “big factor” in the performance of Kris Kin in the King George VI And Queen Elizabeth Diamond Stakes, according to big-race jockey Kieren Fallon.

Dual Derby winner High Chaparral was today confirmed on course for the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe Lucien Barriere at Longchamp on Sunday after his latest blood tests satisfied the Ballydoyle team.