Freddie Head does not believe Marchand D’Or gave his true running at Royal Ascot and expects to see a much-improved performance in tomorrow’s Darley July Cup at Newmarket.

Sakhee’s Secret heads a field of 16 declared for the Betfred Sprint Cup at Haydock on Saturday.

GEORGE WASHINGTON is 2-1 favourite with the sponsors to give Aidan O’Brien a fourth triumph in the Stan James 2000 Guineas at Newmarket on Saturday.