Imperial Monarch is perhaps Aidan O’Brien’s most interesting runner of his five-strong Meydan team as he bids to prove his stamina in the Dubai Gold Cup (1.45).

Eddie Lynam hopes to be doubly represented on Dubai World Cup night with Sole Power and Balmont Mast after both ran highly-encouraging races at Meydan on Saturday.

A plan to send thoroughbred horses from Ireland to China as part of a €38m deal, announced during a ministerial trade mission, has been put on hold.

So You Think and Aidan O’Brien’s large contingent of Dubai runners have arrived safely in the Gulf ahead of Saturday’s World Cup meeting.