A small plane carrying three Canadians disappeared while flying over an Antarctic mountain range, and bad weather was hampering a search.

Simenon gave leading National Hunt trainer Willie Mullins his first taste of Royal Ascot success when careering away with the Ascot Stakes in the hands of Ryan Moore.

Mick Channon’s smart stayer Baddam heads a list of 36 horses engaged in the totesport Cesarewitch at the five-day declaration stage.

Elite Racing Club are likely to to have a team of six supporting their main hope Soviet Song at Royal Ascot at York next week.

Traffic problems stopped Pat Eddery getting to the course in time for the first race but the veteran jockey had no trouble getting a clear passage on rejuvenated Fantasy Hill who cruised home in the Tote Chester Cup today.