After two pleasing efforts this season, today should be the day we see what Telescope is truly made of, and he earns the nap selection to give trainer Michael Stoute his eighth victory in the Hardwicke Stakes.

Aidan O’Brien will go with War Command and Friendship from a choice of eight in tomorrow’s Dubai Dewhurst Stakes at Newmarket.

The eagerly-awaited rematch between Elusive Kate and Sky Lantern is all set for tomorrow in the Kingdom of Bahrain Sun Chariot Stakes at Newmarket.

Jane Cecil plans to be firmly active at the sales and would “love to win a Group One” next season after confirming she is to continue to train from the historic Warren Place stables in Newmarket.