Ikhtyar, Dandoun and Nayyir have all been pulled out of the Group One Queen Elizabeth II Stakes at Ascot due to the fast ground.

Godolphin’s leading Vodafone Oaks contender Hi Dubai remains on course for Epsom despite suffering a defeat at Longchamp on Sunday.

Godolphin send Vodafone Oaks favourite Hi Dubai over to France on Sunday for the Group One Prix Saint-Alary.

The new Flat season kicks off with the first of three days top-class racing at Doncaster and it is John Dunlop who can once again take the opening day limelight.