Richard Hughes might be retiring at the end of Glorious Goodwood but that thought could not be further away from Frankie Dettori’s mind as he racked up another Group-race success in the Qatar Vintage Stakes on Galileo Gold.

Rookie trainer Paul Green realised an ambition as Franny Norton brought Timber Treasure home in front in the Gallagher Ltd at Haydock Park today.

Tingle Creek day always has a sentimental tinge to it and two-mile heroes Cenkos, Flagship Uberalles and Moscow Flyer evoked fond memories when parading before a big crowd at Sandown Park this afternoon.

THURLES may be right at the bottom of the Racing Post’s list of what a racecourse should be, understandably, but is top of the hit-parade as far as racegoers are concerned.