Sovereigns proves his worth

Writing off horses trained by Aidan O’Brien is a dangerous course to take, as Ten Sovereigns highlighted in emphatic fashion when giving the trainer a record-equalling fifth Darley July Cup at Newmarket on Saturday.

Like his stablemate Circus Maximus, who left his below-par effort in the Derby behind when dropped back to a mile in the St James’s Palace Stakes at Royal Ascot, the son of No Nay Never reminded everyone what a talent he is with victory in the six-furlong Group 1 feature.