If great commentaries make great races then Peter O’Sullevan’s voice hangs heavy on racing history. 

The Dick Hern Listed Fillies’ Stakes at Haydock (4.00) is a really competitive looking race but it provides an opportunity for the rapidly progressive Dank to earn some black type.

Tributes have been paid to Nashwan, who has died at Shadwell Stud, aged 16.

Training legend Dick Hern has died, aged 84, it was revealed today.