Rip Van Winkle is one of eight possible contenders for trainer Aidan O’Brien in Saturday’s Darley Dewhurst Stakes at Newmarket.

Trainer Freddie Head made it a remarkable eight Group Ones for the season on the Longchamp undercard as Naaqoos took the Prix Jean-Luc Lagardere (Grand Criterium) and Marchand D’Or the Prix de l’Abbaye.

Mastercraftsman just prevailed in a desperate struggle with Shaweel to give Aidan O’Brien a seventh Bank Of Scotland (Ireland) National Stakes at the Curragh.

The pecking order among Aidan O’Brien’s juveniles could become more evident after the Bank Of Scotland National Stakes on Sunday at the Curragh.

The pecking order among Aidan O'Brien's juveniles could become more evident after the Bank Of Scotland National Stakes on Sunday at the Curragh.

Rip Van Winkle, the general 7-1 second-favourite for next year’s 2000 Guineas, is one of 19 possible runners for Saturday’s Keepmoat Champagne Stakes at Doncaster.

Michael Stoute’s Zacinto, a leading fancy for next season’s 2000 Guineas, is still in line for a crack at the Urban-i Champagne Stakes at Doncaster next month.

COVENTRY Stakes winner Art Connoisseur has sustained a leg injury that will keep him out for the rest of the season.

War Artist has what it takes to give trainer James Eustace a deserved day in the spotlight by winning the Darley July Cup at Newmarket.

Shaweel took the opening honours as Ayr swung back into action following a late abandonment last week.