ANTE-POST favourite Rainbow View stepped up her preparations for the stanjames.com 1000 Guineas when working on the Rowley Mile racecourse in Newmarket yesterday morning.

Serious Attitude illustrated just how serious she is by maintaining her unblemished record and returning trainer Rae Guest to the big time in the 32Red.com Cheveley Park Stakes at Newmarket.

Peter O’Sullevan has become an owner with Pat Eddery Racing after the veteran broadcaster bought a share in Alfresco, a two-year-old colt by Mtoto.

Newmarket trainer Alec Stewart died this morning after a long illness, aged 49.