Shield booked his place in the Weatherbys Champion Bumper at Cheltenham when landing yesterday’s finale at Leopardstown.

Dermot Weld’s Grecian Tiger and the Aidan O’Brien-trained duo of Egyptian Warrior and Shield are all fascinating participants in what promises to be an informative Killiney INH Flat Race at Leopardstown on Sunday.

Bolton striker El-Hadji Diouf is the subject of a police investigation following allegations that he spat at Middlesbrough supporters last week.

Shield, winner of the Bonusprint.com Classic Trial at Sandown, has been put down after a freak accident, it has been reported.

Frankie Dettori has confirmed that Godolphin intend to have a runner in Saturday’s Vodafone Derby at Epsom.

Champion trainer Aidan O’Brien is to rely on a team of four in the Vodafone Derby on Saturday as he bids to win the blue riband for a record third consecutive year.

DUTCH GOLD and Kris Kin will both be added to the field for the Vodafone Der