Samitar gave trainer Mick Channon and young jockey Martin Harley their first taste of Classic glory with a surprise victory in the Etihad Airway Irish 1,000 Guineas at the Curragh.

Mikel Delzangles has confirmed Hermival as an intended starter in Saturday’s Abu Dhabi Irish 2000 Guineas at the Curragh.

Richard Hughes plans to stay as busy as possible ahead of a weekend Classic engagement after making his long-awaited comeback at Lingfield yesterday.

Mahmood Al Zarooni believes Pimpernel will benefit from the drop back in distance in what promises to be another informative renewal of the Lanwades Stud Nell Gwyn Stakes at Newmarket today.

Richard Hannon went a long way to retaining his trainers’ championship title with the victory of Coupe De Ville in the £500,000 Tattersalls Millions 2yo Trophy at Newmarket.

AIDAN O’Brien has decided against running unbeaten juvenile Maybe in the Shadwell Fillies’ Mile at Newmarket on Friday.

Aidan O’Brien has decided against running unbeaten juvenile Maybe in the Shadwell Fillies’ Mile at Newmarket on Friday.

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THE rematch between Maybe and La Collina in tomorrow’s Group 1 Moyglare Stud Stakes at the Curragh is undoubtedly the highlight of the weekend's horse racing action, and the bookmakers have firmly pinned their colours to the former's mast.

Mick Channon has decided against running his Royal Ascot winner Samitar against Maybe and La Collina in Sunday’s Moyglare Stud Stakes.

SAMITAR struck for the Mick Channon stable by outstaying the opposition in the Albany Stakes at Royal Ascot.

Samitar struck for the Mick Channon stable by outstaying the opposition in the Albany Stakes at Royal Ascot.