Desert Lord had his first taste of the all-weather track at Sha Tin this morning as he continued his build up to the Cathay Pacific Hong Kong Sprint.

Australian trainer Joe Janiak reports Takeover Target to be in rude health after narrowly failing to pull off a Royal Ascot double.

TRIUMPH Hurdle-winning trainer Philip Hobbs took the top honours at Exeter yesterday with a double courtesy of Cousin Nicky and Wellbeing.

Fayr Jag, winner of the Golden Jubilee Stakes at Royal Ascot, will jet out to Japan at the weekend to contest the Sprinters Stakes at Nakayama next month.

BEEF OR SALMON, a costly failure for many Irish punters at the Cheltenham Festival last month, will be the star attraction at Fairyhouse this day week when he is expected to line up in the featured Powers Gold Cup.

Frankie Dettori was left in a euphoric mood after bagging a fantastic big-race double in Japan this weekend.

Sir Michael Stoute’s Golan - ridden by Kieren Fallon - will exit from an inside draw in stall three in the 22nd running of the Japan Cup in Nakayama on Sunday.