O’Brien hopeful Monarch can rule

Imperial Monarch is perhaps Aidan O’Brien’s most interesting runner of his five-strong Meydan team as he bids to prove his stamina in the Dubai Gold Cup (1.45).

Winner of the Grand Prix de Paris last summer in just five starts to date, the mount of Ryan Moore now steps up to two miles.

Success in this Group Three event would likely prompt a campaign towards the Ascot Gold Cup.