Ivy Creek’s second season in 2006 was curtailed by a back problem but he is making up for lost time and gained a second Listed race in a month at Pontefract.

Eden Rock is 4-1 favourite for the Royal Hunt Cup at Royal Ascot at York following the five-day confirmation stage today.

ROYAL ASCOT is over for another year but the serious pursuit of winners continues and there are one or two tasty propositions on offer today.