Paco Boy is set to head to France for Sunday’s Prix du Moulin rather than tackle the Betfred Sprint Cup at Haydock 24 hours earlier.

Aqlaam looks to have run his last race after the colt trailed home a disappointing last of four in the Queen Elizabeth II Stakes on Saturday.

BOOKMAKERS are struggling to split Henrythenavigator and Tamayuz as two of the season’s top milers prepare to lock horns in the Queen Elizabeth II Stakes at Ascot on Saturday.

Goldikova showed a beguiling turn of foot to lower the colours of Henrythenavigator in the Prix du Moulin at Longchamp.

HENRYTHENAVIGATOR sunk on an unfavourably soft surface as Freddie Head chalked up his sixth Group One success of the year courtesy of Goldikova in the Prix du Moulin at Longchamp yesterday.

Both Newmarket’s Guineas winners could meet at Longchamp this Sunday with Natagora remaining in contention for the Prix du Moulin – also the likely target for Henrythenavigator.

Christophe Soumillon believes George Washington is the “horse to beat” in Saturday’s Queen Elizabeth II Stakes at Ascot.

Connections of top-class filly Darjina have revealed a tilt at the Champion Stakes at Newmarket is unlikely.

Sussex Stakes hero Ramonti is on course for Sunday’s Prix du Moulin after catching the eye in a piece of work in Newmarket on Wednesday.

Australian champion Starcraft defeated Europe’s finest in a tactical renewal of the Queen Elizabeth II Stakes at Newmarket.

Gerard Butler’s Nayyir heads a strong British challenge for the Group One Prix de la Foret at Longchamp on Sunday.

ALAMSHAR has been installed as the 5-4 favourite for Saturday’s Ireland The Food Island Champion Stakes at Leopardstown.

IT seems increasingly likely Rock Of Gibraltar will contest the Breeders’ Cup Mile rather than the Breeders’ Cup Classic, at Arlington in Chicago on Saturday.