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.

Sky Lantern and Just The Judge remain on course for a mouthwatering rematch at Royal Ascot as they feature among 19 confirmations for the Coronation Stakes.

Narrowly beaten by Sky Lantern in the English equivalent, 2/1 favourite Just The Judge gained ample compensation when landing the Etihad Airways Irish 1,000 Guinea at the Curragh yesterday.

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.

Van Der Neer and Just The Judge will be strongly fancied to uphold English Guineas form in the Irish equivalents at the Curragh this weekend.

Reigning champion jockey Richard Hughes has accumulated a host of top-flight European races during his career but finally corrected one glaring omission as Sky Lantern provided his first British classic in the Qipco 1000 Guineas at Newmarket yesterday.