Goodwood Cup winner Distinction heads a list of 24 British entries for the Emirates Melbourne Cup in November.

Saeed Bin Suroor has his fingers crossed that Doyen can bounce back to form in the King George VI And Queen Elizabeth Diamond Stakes at Newbury on Saturday.

Papineau and Westerner look set for a fascinating rematch after both were confirmed for next Thursday’s Gold Cup at Royal Ascot at York today.

Trainer Mark Tompkins can make it a double at Doncaster on Saturday as St Petersburg looks set to take the glory in the Stanleybet Lincoln.

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.

DERMOT WELD believes Distinction stands a good chance of making history at Flemington on Tuesday by becoming the first British-trained horse to win the Emirates Melbourne Cup.

Dermot Weld believes Distinction stands a good chance of making history at Flemington on Tuesday by becoming the first British-trained horse to win the Emirates Melbourne Cup.

Razkalla looks like being Kerrin McEvoy’s mount for Godolphin in the Emirates Melbourne Cup at Flemington next Tuesday.

Connections of Vinnie Roe have threatened to withdraw the four-times Irish St Leger winner from the Emirates Melbourne Cup if the ground is not soft enough.

Makybe Diva is as low as 3-1 favourite to repeat her success of last year in the Emirates Melbourne Cup two weeks today following reports of a setback for key rival She’s Archie.

BAGO will not contest the Breeders’ Cup Classic on October 30 and will instead be targeted at Europe’s major races next season.

Godolphin are set to have their first runners of the year during the second week of the Dubai International Racing Carnival at Nad Al Sheba.