A full-sister to 2012 Oaks winner Was made a world record figure for a filly sold at auction of 5million guineas (€6.2m) at Tattersalls Sales in Newmarket yesterday.

Trainer Ralph Beckett is confident Epsom heroine Talent is in the best possible shape as she aims to complete the English-Irish Oaks double at the Curragh this evening.

John Oxx reports Saddler’s Rock to be in top condition ahead of the Gold Cup at Royal Ascot on Thursday week.