Classic winners Russian Rhythm and Refuse To Bend clash in a fascinating renewal of the Juddmonte Lockinge Stakes at Newbury tomorrow.

JOCKEY Christophe Soumillon rode a Group One treble including the French 2000 and 1000 Guineas on a disappointing afternoon for the Irish and British challengers at Longchamp yesterday.

FOREIGN raiders outnumber the locals for the French 2000 Guineas, the Poule d’Essai des Poulains, at Longchamp tomorrow, and the 10-runner Classic will also be graced