Joseph O’Brien has revealed there is still a chance he could ride Australia in next week’s Juddmonte International at York.

The Grey Gatsby faces the stiffest test of his stamina to date as he lines up in tomorrow’s Juddmonte Grand Prix de Paris at Longchamp.

Richard Hannon admitted to a palpable sense of relief after Toronado lived up to every possible expectation in the Queen Anne Stakes at Royal Ascot.

James Doyle spoke of his “great honour” at being appointed retained jockey for Khalid Abdullah’s UK-trained horses as he prepares to kick off the new association aboard 2000 Guineas favourite Kingman at Sandown tomorrow.

Frankel will attract rather more attention the next time he appears than in this frenetic fortnight of sporting drama, but maintained his standing as the undisputed champion of his own discipline in the Qipco Sussex Stakes at Goodwood.

Royal Ascot opened with what may very well be the meeting’s defining moment as Frankel managed what many felt was his most impressive performance to date in the Queen Anne Stakes.

Frankel shrugged off an early-season injury scare and confirmed himself as the best racehorse in the world with a typically explosive display in the JLT Lockinge Stakes at Newbury this afternoon.

AIDAN O’BRIEN has won two of the last three runnings of the Juddmonte International Stakes – and bookmakers are clearly anticipating Await The Dawn extending his fine record in the 10-furlong showpiece.

HENRY Cecil’s multiple Group One-winning mare Midday is an intended runner in the Juddmonte International at York on Wednesday.

HENRY Cecil confirmed the Queen Elizabeth II Stakes as the next intended port of call for incredible Sussex Stakes winner Frankel.

FRANKEL could step up in trip to 10 furlongs on the inaugural Qipco British Champions Day at Ascot in October after connections described a crack at York’s Juddmonte International as “probably unlikely”.

ANYTHING less than a perfect replica of the 2000 Guineas was always going to be a disappointment for Frankel fans, but connections issued no cause for alarm as he took his unbeaten record to seven in the St James’s Palace Stakes at Royal Ascot.

Aidan O'Brien has yet to finalise running plans for the Juddmonte International at York next Tuesday.

AIDAN O’Brien has yet to finalise running plans for the Juddmonte International at York next Tuesday.

Stephane Pasquier is in demand to ride Getaway in the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe.

JIM Bolger does not expect New Approach to be troubled by his abortive trip to York as he lines up in the rescheduled Juddmonte International at Newmarket today.

Juddmonte Farms, owned by Khalid Abdullah, have stepped in to sponsor the Oaks, Coronation Cup and Diomed Stakes on Friday at Epsom for this year only on Friday, June 6.

PETER Chapple-Hyam is struggling to maintain calm as Authorized’s date with destiny in the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe draws tantalisingly close.

Jim Bolger admits Finsceal Beo has a huge task in front of her when taking on Dylan Thomas and cohorts in tomorrow’s Tattersalls Millions Irish Champion Stakes.

MARCUS TREGONING is confident Sir Percy will appreciate the drop to 10 furlongs at Royal Ascot next week.

SHAMARDAL stepped up in distance as the Prix du Jockey Club came in the opposite direction with perfect results at Chantilly yesterday.

Frankie Dettori was crowned champion jockey for the third time on an emotionally-charged afternoon at Doncaster today and dedicated his victory over Kieren Fallon in a thrilling title race to his wife Catherine.

Haafhd found redemption in the mud of the Rowley Mile at Newmarket yesterday as he gave Barry Hills a third win in the Emirates Airline Champion Stakes.

Connections of Ouija Board are considering a trip to America for the Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Turf in October.

Nayef, a gallant second to Golan in the King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Diamond Stakes, is to revert to a mile and quarter for his next outing in the Juddmonte International Stakes.

Landseer is to be aimed at the Prix Maurice de Gheest next month following his fourth in the Darley July Cup, trainer Aidan O’Brien has revealed.