Royal Ascot will return to its traditional Berkshire home next summer, the chief executive of the racecourse has announced.

Ascot are confident that De Beers will continue sponsoring the King George VI And Queen Elizabeth Diamond Stakes, despite newspaper reports that their support could come to an end.

MICHAEL BELL is considering the Coral-Eclipse as well as the Budweiser Irish Derby for Motivator after the colt’s runaway success in the Vodafone Derby.