Jamie Spencer’s announcement that he is to shelve plans to retire from the saddle and instead ride as a freelance next season has been widely welcomed by the racing world.

Jamie Osborne’s Toast Of New York was foiled by the narrowest of margins in his bid to "pull off the impossible" as Bayern made all the running to score in the $5m Breeders’ Cup Classic at Santa Anita on Saturday.

Willie Mullins admits Simenon faces a tough task from his wide draw in the Dubai Gold Cup at Meydan on Saturday.