Set to be crowed champion apprentice in two weeks, Cork teenager Connor King landed the October Handicap on Ancient Sands in fortuitous circumstances in Naas yesterday.

Richard Fahey reached a first-time century of Flat winners in a season when Trumpstoo won the EBF/UTS Maiden Stakes at Newcastle.

Jukebox Jury’s last-to-first charge along the home straight in the Juddmonte Royal Lodge Stakes earned the colt quotes for the Derby and the Breeders’ Cup at Santa Anita.

Michael Dods may be making a trip to the unusual surroundings of Royal Ascot next month after the eye-catching victory of Rubirosa at Ripon.