AIDAN O’BRIEN added another arm to his staying weaponry as Septimus put in a classy performance to claim the Weatherbys Insurance Lonsdale Cup at York yesterday.

Alan Swinbank’s Alfie Flits has been allotted top weight of 9st 12lb in the John Smith’s Northumberland Plate at Newcastle on June 30.

Amanda Perrett reports Tungsten Strike “ready to roll” in his quest for back-to-back victories in the WBX.com Henry II Stakes at Sandown next Tuesday.

Linas Selection could return to York for the Great St Voltigeur Stakes next month after landing a game victory in the John Smith's Extra Smooth Silver Cup Handicap.

Bargain buy Sierra Vista once again showed she is a horse for the big occasion with a record-breaking victory in the williamhillpoker.com Be Friendly Handicap at Haydock Park.

Sergeant Cecil made the 550-mile round trip from Devon pay a handsome dividend as he completed a rare double when taking the totesport Ebor at York.

Following the news that ante-post favourite Golden Quest is to miss the totesport Ebor, the sponsors are to refund any stakes placed on the horse since his second in the Lady O Goodwood Cup.

Swagger Stick may miss Saturday’s Bet365 Old Newton Cup at Haydock if the ground is too firm.