Fame And Glory will face eight rivals when he defends his crown in the Gold Cup at Royal Ascot tomorrow.

Frankie Dettori was made to earn his crust after Fareej required considerable urging to get up in the EBF Buy A Racing Post Yearling Bonus Candidate Maiden Stakes at Newmarket today.

MOURAYAN could bid to get back on the winning trail in the Derrinstown Stud Derby Trial at Leopardstown next month following his defeat at the track on Sunday.

Frankie Dettori made all the running on Sopranist (7-1) to make his first ride of the season a winning one in the Grand Prix White Turf St Moritz Maiden Stakes at Newmarket.

Trainer Barry Hills chalked up 300 winners at Newmarket thanks to a terrific treble on the opening day of the Craven meeting.