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.

Saint Alebe came with a powerful late run to land a thrilling renewal of the Tote Ebor at York.

Contraband and crack Irish jockey Johnny Murtagh look a formidable partnership in the £190,000 Tote Ebor at York.

Irish raider Holy Orders has been the subject of market support ahead of the Tote Ebor at York later this month.

Punters have latched on to Martin Pipe’s Don Fernando as they look towards the big betting race of the weekend, the John Smith’s Northumberland Plate at Newcastle.