Tariq confirmed his Royal Ascot presence next week after working in Newmarket on Tuesday morning alongside fellow hopeful Aeroplane.

AUTHORIZED has “never been better” ahead of today’s rematch with Notnowcato in York’s Juddmonte International.

Authorized could be primed for the Stan James 2000 Guineas and the Vodafone Derby next season after his victory at Newbury on Saturday.