Connections of Breeders’ Cup Classic and Preakness Stakes winner Curlin are expecting a bold show from their superstar at Nad Al Sheba on Thursday.

Marcus Tregoning can still dream of back-to-back victories in the Vodafone Derby after Aqaleem emerged as a possible for the Epsom Classic.

It was not quite barbecue weather at Ascot but a bit of rain failed to prevent an Australian domination at the Berkshire track.

Kieren Fallon, the ante-post favourite, claimed the title of top jockey at Glorious Goodwood with victory on Gift Horse in the week’s grand finale, the Vodafone Stewards’ Cup.

GODOLPHIN and Frankie Dettori gave Ascot a signature victory salute as the course’s gates were closed for the start of a 20-month transformation that will set a new benchmark for British racing yesterday.