AN HISTORIC city lane at the heart of a €600m retail development was officially renamed last night after weeks of controversy.

William Haggas admits it would be a “dream” to think that Aqlaam could follow up the victory of King’s Apostle in the Prix Jacques le Marois at Deauville on Sunday.

Although Henry Cecil has enjoyed a fair share of Group One success during his illustrious career, it has to be said a victory for Phoenix Tower in the Coral-Eclipse would have pleased the masses.

AIDAN O’Brien and Johnny Murtagh were in fearful form on day one of Royal Ascot and bookmakers are expecting the pair to hit their satchels hard again today.

Librettist and Proclamation will fly the flag for a buoyant Godolphin team in a mouth-watering renewal of the Queen Elizabeth II Stakes at Ascot tomorrow.

A PARTIAL success was the message emanating from the majority of bookmakers after the first day of Royal Ascot saw just two favourites pass the winning post first.

Pastoral Pursuits lit up Newmarket on the final afternoon of the July meeting today to give Hughie Morrison and John Egan the thrill of a lifetime in the Darley July Cup.

The Osbournes have decided not to shoot the second series of their reality TV show in the UK.

International challenger Keltos sealed the prestigious Juddmonte Lockinge Stakes with an impressive burst of acceleration at Newbury today.