A son of the great Frankel, together with his dam Crystal Gaze, was sold for £1,150,000 (€1.4m) to MV Magnier in the inaugural Goffs London Sale at The Orangery, Kensington Palace last evening.

Locating windfarms close to stud farms could threaten the Irish thoroughbred industry, which employs about 14,000 people, according to a submission made to the Department of the Environment.

The emerging force in global bloodstock, Qatar Racing have bought a 100 acre farm in County Limerick to nurture young horses.

British trainer Charlie Hills is hoping to secure his second Irish Group 1 of the season when he sends Kiyoshi to the Curragh for tomorrow’s Moyglare Stud Stakes.

Trainer Tony Martin admits only time will tell whether Ted Veale’s recent exertions have taken their toll ahead of his bid for his second win in the space of four days in this afternoon’s Betfred Ebor (3.50) at York.

A strong early pace is seen as a key factor if Sky Lantern is to get the best chance to shine when she tackles 10 furlongs for the first time in the Markel Insurance Nassau Stakes (3.15pm) at Goodwood.

Richard Hannon claimed a third Group One success of the season as Havana Gold took Chantilly’s Prix Jean Prat in the hands of Mickael Barzalona.

Qatar Racing Ltd has bought a half-share in leading Investec Oaks candidate Secret Gesture ahead of the Classic at Epsom on Friday.

Frankie Dettori is hoping to get clearance early next week from the French authorities to return to race-riding after his six-month worldwide ban.

Trainer Charlie Hills believes Just The Judge will be suited by the track at the Curragh as the filly has her second chance at Classic glory in the Etihad Airways Irish 1,000 Guineas tomorrow.

Trainer Jim Bolger has yet to decide whether Leitir Mor will join stablemate Dawn Approach in the Qipco 2000 Guineas.

JT McNamara, the amateur jockey badly injured in a fall at the Cheltenham Festival, was transferred to hospital in Dublin yesterday having been treated in Bristol since March.

Kieren Fallon is looking forward to taking the ride on Breeders’ Cup Turf winner Little Mike as he makes his Dubai debut on the Super Saturday card at Meydan.

A distinct lack of pace was blamed for the largely disappointing European showing in the Emirates Melbourne Cup yesterday, which was won by Green Moon.

A distinct lack of pace was blamed for the largely disappointing European showing in the Emirates Melbourne Cup, which was won by Green Moon.

Jamie Spencer has been confirmed as the retained jockey for Sheikh Fahad Al Thani’s Qatar Racing operation, David Redvers, the owner’s racing manager and bloodstock advisor, has confirmed.

Frankie Dettori is to leave Godolphin after being retained rider to Sheikh Mohammed’s operation for 18 years, it was announced today.

Craig Williams will renew his association with Melbourne Cup winner Dunaden in the King George VI And Queen Elizabeth Stakes at Ascot this weekend.

The King George VI And Queen Elizabeth Stakes at Ascot is next on the agenda for Dunaden following his fine run in Saturday’s Hardwicke Stakes.

Dunaden bids to confirm his middle-distance credentials when he contests the Hardwicke Stakes at Royal Ascot today.

Connections of New Pearl are upbeat about the colt’s chance in the Coventry Stakes at Royal Ascot on Tuesday – despite an odds-on reverse last time ou

Kissed, a late withdrawal from the Investec Oaks, is among four Aidan O’Brien possibles for the Prix de Diane Longines at Chantilly on Sunday.

Dunaden is raring to go ahead of the Hardwicke Stakes at Royal Ascot before a potential return to the Berkshire track and a clash with Camelot.

Black Caviar finally boarded a plane heading towards Britain yesterday for her hugely-anticipated appearance in the Diamond Jubilee Stakes at Royal Ascot.

Trainer Aidan O’Brien does not expect the rain-softened ground to trouble the unbeaten Maybe as she shoots for Classic glory in Sunday’s Qipco 1000 Guineas.

Ground conditions at Newmarket could be a question mark for the hugely talented Camelot in the Qipco 2000 Guineas at Newmarket tomorrow .

KIEREN FALLON pledged to concentrate every effort into securing a seventh British jockeys’ title after riding his 100th winner of the season at Lingfield yesterday.

Ante-post favourite Strong Suit is a surprising absentee from the final declarations for Saturday’s Betfair Celebration Mile at Goodwood.

Surrey trainer Peter Winkworth is to retire at the end of the Turf season.

HARBOUR Watch soothed some of the discomfort suffered by Richard Hannon and his team from the defeat of Canford Cliffs as he blazed clear in yesterday’s Tanqueray Richmond Stakes at Goodwood.

Tweenhills Farm and Stud are to sponsor the Listed £28,000 (€41,000) Warwickshire Oaks over 11 furlongs at Warwick next Monday.

Cyfor Malta is expected to make his eagerly-awaited return to action at Cheltenham on Saturday.