Aidan O’Brien believes US Army Ranger will have to take another step forward if he is to maintain his unbeaten record in the MBNA Chester Vase.

Michael Jarvis believes it is a “strong possibility” that Laaheb will be given the rest of the year off following his last-gasp victory at Ascot on Sunday.

Richard Hannon is already considering stepping Goodwood maiden winner Kalahaag up to Pattern company.

Utmost Respect is to be given the chance to prove himself in Pattern company at York next month.

SERGEANT CECIL continued his amazing success story with victory in the GNER Doncaster Cup at York yesterday.