Buratino set to take on Ballydoyle in Phoenix

Buratino is set to take on the might of Ballydoyle after being confirmed for the Keeneland Phoenix Stakes at the Curragh on Sunday.

Mark Johnston’s youngster claimed his fourth victory from six starts in the Coventry Stakes at Royal Ascot and steps up to Group One level for the first time this weekend.

The Middleham maestro also has the option of recent Winkfield Stakes winner Sixth Sense, with David Brown’s Tribesman, Gay Kelleway’s Zebstar and the William Haggas-trained Raucous completing a five-strong British contingent.