Freddie Head is confidant Marchand D’Or can mount a serious challenge on the dirt of Nad Al Sheba in the Dubai Golden Shaheen on Saturday.

DUAL 2000 Guineas hero Henrythenavigator could clash with his older rivals for the first time in Tuesday’s BGC Sussex Stakes at Glorious Goodwood.

Marchand D’Or got up in the dying strides to register a thrilling victory in the Darley July Cup at Newmarket.

US Ranger produced a winning debut for Aidan O’Brien in the Waterford Testimonial Stakes at the Curragh.

US RANGER has been well supported for the Stan James 2000 Guineas following the news that favourite Teofilo has suffered a slight setback.