DAMSON goes in search of back-to-back successes at the Royal meeting when she attempts to justify ante-post favouritism in the Coronation Stakes at York today.

Damson goes in search of back-to-back successes at the Royal meeting when she attempts to justify ante-post favouritism in the Coronation Stakes at York tomorrow.

Ralph Beckett has decided to miss both the Prix de Diane and the Coronation Stakes with his crack filly Penkenna Princess.

Crack filly Divine Proportions and her similarly unbeaten rival Vadawina stood their ground at today’s latest declaration stage for Sunday’s Prix de Diane.

Penkenna Princess could bid to improve on her close second at the Curragh on Sunday in the Coronation Stakes at Royal Ascot at York on June 17 – weather permitting.

Saoire could be Epsom-bound for a crack at the Vodafone Oaks next month after her surprise success in the Boylesports Irish 1000 Guineas at the Curragh on Sunday.

Michael Hills believes Maids Causeway has improved for her second place in the 1000 Guineas but is not sure whether his mount will be able to reverse placings with Virginia Waters at the Curragh on Sunday.

VIRGINIA WATERS is even-money favourite with sponsors Boylesports to emulate Attraction and complete the English/Irish 1000 Guineas double at the Curragh on Sunday.

Virginia Waters was one of 23 horses to stand their ground today at the final forfeit stage for the Boylesports Irish 1000 Guineas.

Shanghai Lily heads a field of 21 declared for Sunday’s UltimatePoker.com 1000 Guineas at Newmarket.

Contact Dancer had to call on all his extensive reserves of stamina to grind out victory in an exciting renewal of the totesport Cesarewitch at Newmarket today.