Sir Percy bids to become the first horse since Roberto 34 years ago to follow up his Derby triumph in the Vodafone Coronation Cup 12 months later.

Percussionist and Sergeant Cecil, first and second in last year’s Emirates Airline Yorkshire Cup, will cross swords again in this year’s renewal.

Eleven horses – four of whom have travelled from England, Ireland, France and Germany – will take their chance in the Grade One Arlington Million on Saturday.

SIR MARK PRESCOTT is hoping Confidential Lady can overcome stamina doubts to add the Darley Irish Oaks to her success in the French equivalent.