Dawn Approach lived up to his tall reputation with a hard-fought victory in the Coventry Stakes at Royal Ascot yesterday.

Big-race rider Luke Nolen is confident Australian superstar Black Caviar will not be inconvenienced by the prospect of soft ground in the Diamond Jubilee Stakes at Ascot on Saturday week.

Black Caviar notched her 17th straight victory with the minimum of fuss in the Australia Stakes at Moonee Valley.

Australian wonder mare Black Caviar made it 13 victories from as many starts with another superb performance in the BTC Cup at Doomben in Brisbane.

Black Caviar, officially rated the world’s best horse, extended her winning run to 12 in the TJ Smith Stakes at Randwick in Australia.

A consistent performance from the Ireland team saw them retain the Dubai Duty Free Shergar Cup over Europe in a battle only decided by the final of the six races.

FRAN BERRY and Alan Munro have been named as the final two riders to compete in the Dubai Duty Free Shergar Cup at Ascot on Saturday.

El Segundo went one place better than last year by winning the Cox Plate at Moonee Valley in Australia.