Dual Group One winner Powerscourt has ran his last race and will retire to Coolmore’s Ashford Stud in Kentucky.

Powerscourt is to miss the Breeders’ Cup Turf on October 29 after failing to satisfy trainer Aidan O’Brien with his work yesterday morning.

Kieren Fallon is hoping something can fill the shoes of Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe winner Hurricane Run in the Breeders’ Cup Turf on October 29.

Connections of Imperial Stride, trained by Michael Stoute (pictured) have high hopes their progressive colt can complete a four-timer in the 32Red.com September Stakes at Newmarket tomorrow.

Powerscourt made amends for his demotion from first place in the Arlington Million 12 months ago with a brilliant victory in Chicago’s Grade One showpiece.

Kieren Fallon fears Kitten’s Joy will be hard to beat in the Arlington Million tomorrow as Powerscourt attempts to put the record straight after being disqualified from first place 12 months ago.

Powerscourt has another high draw to overcome in the Arlington Million tomorrow as he attempts to put the record straight after being disqualified from first place 12 months ago.

VALIXIR has been cut to 7-2 from 9-2 by Cashmans for Sunday week’s Prix Jacques le Marois following strong support yesterday.

Several Emirates Melbourne Cup hopefuls, including Distinction, Phoenix Reach and Yeats, are among a strong Irish and British entry for the two build-up races to the Flemington spectacular in November.

Phoenix Reach has the world as his oyster as he booked his place on a global tour with victory in the Dubai Sheema Classic at Nad Al Sheba today.

Kieren Fallon is out to make an immediate impact on the international racing scene in his new job as stable jockey to the all-powerful Ballydoyle empire when he takes over the reins aboard Powerscourt in tomorrow’s Dubai Sheema Classic.

KIEREN FALLON believes Jimmy Fortune would be his natural successor as stable jockey to Sir Michael Stoute.

Jamie Spencer has resigned from his position as stable jockey to Aidan O’Brien in Ireland.

JAMIE SPENCER has parted company with Ballydoyle after just one season.

Jamie Spencer has refused to comment on intense speculation in Ireland that his job as stable jockey to the powerful Aidan O’Brien yard may be about to end.

Aidan O’Brien is planning to play a waiting game with Powerscourt in Sunday’s Cathay Pacific Hong Kong Cup at Sha Tin.

POWERSCOURT carries the main hopes of Europe in the Japan Cup in Tokyo tomorrow morning.

THE Aidan O’Brien-trained Powerscourt and Clive Brittain’s veteran Warrsan, a dual Group One winner this year, spearhead a strong European challenge for next week’s Japan Cup in Tokyo.

OUIJA BOARD and Kieren Fallon completed their preparation for today’s Breeders’ Cup meeting yesterday morning as dark clouds hung over Lone Star Park - but the rain stayed away.

JAMIE SPENCER took his first steps on to the racing surface at Lone Star Park yesterday aboard his Breeders’ Cup Turf partner Powerscourt.

AIDAN O’BRIEN is hoping that his late-season revival in form can be carried across the Atlantic when he saddles five runners in Saturday’s Breeders’ Cup meeting at Lone Star Park.

Aidan O’Brien is hoping that his late-season revival in form can be carried across the Atlantic when he saddles five runners in Saturday’s Breeders’ Cup meeting at Lone Star Park.

KITTEN’S JOY - the potential stumbling block to Breeders’ Cup Turf glory for Ouija Board - has consolidated his position as favourite for the Texas showpiece on Saturday week.

Ed Dunlop will leave it until the middle of next week before making a decision on which race dual Oaks winner Ouija Board will run in at the Breeders’ Cup.

Aidan O’Brien has yet to make any decision regarding which race Powerscourt will contest at this year’s Breeders’ Cup meeting on October 30.

BEEF OR SALMON will set out on the road to the Cheltenham Gold Cup this weekend after being confirmed a definite runner in the Anglo Irish Bank Munster National at Limerick.

Aidan O’Brien is likely to have a crack at the Breeders’ Cup Classic with Powerscourt when the meeting takes place at Lone Star Park in Texas later this month.

Doyen will bid to strengthen his grip on the middle-distance crown by continuing Godolphin’s great record in the Baileys Irish Champion Stakes at Leopardstown tomorrow.

DOYEN dominates the betting for Saturday’s Baileys Irish Champion Stakes at Leopardstown.

Doyen heads the list of 13 acceptors for Saturday’s Baileys Irish Champion Stakes at Leopardstown.

Doyen has come out of his impressive success in the King George VI And Queen Elizabeth Diamond Stakes at Ascot yesterday in top form and Godolphin are now considering a trip to Ireland for their latest champion.

REFUSE TO BEND will need to be at the top of his game if he is to continue his revival in form in the Coral-Eclipse Stakes this weekend.

VODAFONE Derby winner North Light is reported to be firmly on course for the Budweiser-sponsored Irish equivalent at the Curragh on Sunday week.

The First Round of the East of Ireland Amateur Open Championshiop has been completed at Baltray Golf Club in Co Louth.

Powerscourt made all to take the Group One Tattersalls Gold Cup at the Curragh this afternoon.

Brian Boru finally repaid Aidan O’Brien’s unflinching faith in him when he swept from last to first to land the Seabiscuit St Leger at Doncaster yesterday.

Vinnie Roe made history by becoming the first horse to win the Irish Field St Leger for a third time at the Curragh today.

Vinnie Roe made history by becoming the first horse to win the Irish Field St Leger for a third time at the Curragh today.

ANTE-POST favourite Brian Boru heads a total of 15 horses left in the Seabiscuit St Leger at yesterday’s confirmation stage ahead of the final Classic of the season at Doncaster on Saturday.

Ante-post favourite Brian Boru heads a total of 15 horses left in the Seabiscuit St Leger at today’s confirmation stage ahead of the final Classic of the season at Doncaster on Saturday.

Leading Seabiscuit St Leger hope Powerscourt looks set to bypass the Doncaster Classic on September 13.

Aidan O’Brien’s three-year-olds have come to the boil at just the right time to challenge for the big late-season prizes and the champion trainer has a great chance of Classic glory with Brian Boru in the Seabiscuit St Leger Stakes at Doncaster next month.