William Haggas is making no secret of the regard in which he holds Betfred Cambridgeshire ante-post favourite Mukhadram ahead of his date with destiny.

Austintatious, who had the misfortune of bumping into Vodafone Derby favourite Twice Over at the end of last season, had little trouble in winning his maiden at Kempton on Monday.

DAVID ELSWORTH is hoping Classic Punch can evoke memories of his half-brother Persian Punch in Sunday’s Budweiser Irish Derby at the Curragh.

David Elsworth is hoping Classic Punch can evoke memories of his half-brother Persian Punch in Sunday’s Budweiser Irish Derby at the Curragh.

In-form trainer James Fanshawe continued his hot streak with a 5-1 double at Newmarket provided by Zidane and Caressed.