UNLESS Bauer or Manighar fulfil Luca Cumani’s burning ambition to lift Tuesday’s Emirates Melbourne Cup it sounds as if he will continue his pilgrimage to Australia until he does.

TOM QUEALLY’S return to the saddle has been delayed by 24 hours following his accident at Goodwood on Sunday and he will now be back in action at Newmarket on Friday.

Shocking denied Godolphin's Crime Scene a landmark success as he dug deep to land the Emirates Melbourne Cup at Flemington.

Connections of Basaltico believe the five-year-old could be the forgotten horse of Tuesday’s Emirates Melbourne Cup.

Godolphin’s Kirklees is one of two high-profile scratchings from Tuesday’s Melbourne Cup.

Australian jockey Kerrin McEvoy registered the 1000th winner of his career at Randwick today when partnering Bright Mind to victory.

Connections of Captain Gerrard blame the ground for his below-par display in the Nunthorpe Stakes at Newmarket last week and are eyeing a possible tilt at the Betfred Sprint Cup on Saturday week.

James Eustace hopes consistent sprinter War Artist secures a deserved Group One success in the Betfred Sprint Cup next month.

James Eustace is hoping Ryan Moore is available to partner War Artist in the Coolmore Nunthorpe Stakes at York next week.

Kerrin McEvoy will return to his native Australia to take up the position as stable jockey for Sheikh Mohammed’s Darley operation.

Pipedreamer gained his first Pattern success in the Sky Bet York Stakes – and may return to the Knavesmire next month for a crack at the Group One Juddmonte International Stakes.

Marchand D’Or got up in the dying strides to register a thrilling victory in the Darley July Cup at Newmarket.

War Artist has what it takes to give trainer James Eustace a deserved day in the spotlight by winning the Darley July Cup at Newmarket.

Richard Hughes hit such a run of form at Newmarket he was even able to alchemise certain defeat into victory aboard Lion Sands in the betinternet.com Fred Archer Stakes, part of a near-23-1 treble for the jockey.

Peter Chapple-Hyam had a welcome tonic with the victory of Brave Prospector in today's £100,000 (€127,062) Betfair Sprint at York.

Willie Muir experienced plenty of ’seconditis’ at this time last year but admitted after We Have A Dream’s gutsy triumph in Folkestone’s Bet Romania v France – Betdaq Handicap that the cards are falling in his favour this time around.

Calming Influence stepped into the Royal Ascot picture with a very promising victory in the coral.co.uk King Charles II Stakes at Newmarket.

Kerrin McEvoy guided Saddex to a narrow success in the Premio Presidente Della Repubblica at the Capannelle in Rome today.

RAYMI COYA returned with a bang to provide Marco Botti, Kerrin McEvoy and Chelsea striker Claudio Pizarro with plenty to shout about at York yesterday.

Bahamian Babe showed bags of toe and a battling attitude to maintain her unbeaten record in the Langleys Solicitors EBF Marygate Stakes at York.

CONNECTIONS of Vodafone Derby favourite Twice Over will make a late decision regarding his participation in this afternoon’s totesport.com Dante Stakes at York.

American raider Diamond Stripes struck the first blow on Dubai World Cup night by battling gamely to win the Godolphin Mile.

Kerrin McEvoy is looking forward to riding fast-improving colt Elusive Warning in Saturday’s Godolphin Mile at Nad Al Sheba.

Frankie Dettori insists Jalil is capable of denting the lofty reputation of Curlin in Saturday’s Dubai World Cup at Nad Al Sheba.

Jamie Spencer brought his red-hot form to Doncaster and posted a classy victory aboard Michael Stoute’s Floristry in the six-furlong Coral Trophy.

Ibn Khaldun justified favouritism at 11-4 for Godolphin when producing a taking performance to win the Racing Post Trophy at Doncaster.

Luca Cumani was pleased with the performance of Purple Moon in the BMW Caulfield Cup on Saturday morning.

Luca Cumani’s Purple Moon ran a satisfactory race to finish sixth behind Master O’Reilly in an eventful renewal of the BMW Caulfield Cup.

Connections of Purple Moon are hoping his run in Saturday’s Caulfield Cup will give them a good pointer to his chances in Melbourne.

Pat Eddery was on the mark with Moral Duty in the second division of the EBF Maiden Stakes at Windsor for a victory which evoked memories of years gone by.

Kerrin McEvoy benefited in part from Godolphin’s electric run of form by grabbing a double at Lingfield.

Godolphin endured a curate’s egg of an afternoon at Lingfield with a promising debut winner but yet another let-down from their record purchase Jalil.

John Gosden has his sights set on Listed and Group prizes next year with Pipedreamer following his success in the totesport.com Cambridgeshire at Newmarket.

Beaver Patrol ensured his place in the totesport Ayr Gold Cup on September 22 by making all in the Inkerman London Handicap at Newbury.

Tuanku continued the fine run of owners Box 41 when giving the 10-strong syndicate their 10th win of the season in the Chisholm Bookmakers Blaydon Nursery at Newcastle.

Greek Well just got up to deny Peruvian Prince in the Royal & SunAlliance And Motability Stakes (Handicap) at York.

Frankie Dettori has given up his three rides at York this afternoon and will be out of action until the weekend in an attempt to shake off the flu.

Dermot Weld looks to have a decent Classic prospect for next season in Campfire Glow, who defeated hot-pot Listen in the Ballygallon Stud Debutante Stakes.

Eagle Mountain gave Aidan O’Brien and Kieren Fallon some compensation for the defeat of the highly-rated Henrythenavigator with victory in the United Arab Emirates Royal Whip Stakes at the Curragh.

Al Qasi (9-4) has struck for the British contingent with victory in the Patrick P. O'Leary Memorial Phoenix Sprint Stakes at the Curragh.

Godolphin’s Stage Gift is making a habit of being cast as the stable second string but it has not stopped him picking up two valuable contests this season.

A quick reappearance at Glorious Goodwood could be on the cards for Balthazaar’s Gift after his impressive success in the Group Three HBLB Hackwood Stakes at Ascot.

Natagora booked her ticket to the Prix Morny with victory in the Group Two Prix Robert Papin at Maisons-Laffitte.

Frankie Dettori has given up his intended rides at Newmarket today due to a shoulder injury.