Ed Dunlop is “very excited” about the prospect of leasing Gainsborough Stables from his employers and operating from the Newmarket yard in his own right as a public trainer.

William Gittus has been appointed managing director of the UK Jockey Club’s property and land management company.

Peter Amos, managing director of the Jockey Club Estates, has announced his intention to step down from his role to pursue a career elsewhere.

Alec Stewart expressed himself satisfied with the stall positions of his two fancied Freephone Stanley Lincoln contenders Colisay and Selective following the draw for Saturday’s big handicap at Doncaster.