Ruby Walsh: Torquator Tasso the value in thrilling King George

German-trained horses have an excellent recent record in the midsummer highlight

Torquator Tasso was a shock winner of last year's  Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe. Picture: Healy Racing

Even if you decide to take a break, the world never stops revolving, and since I last typed a column, plenty has happened in the racing world.

In brief, Frankie Dettori and John Gosden had the shortest sabbatical in relationship history. It lasted from Royal Ascot to Newmarket in July, where they reunited and moved on. Still, perhaps the reason for the cooling period will play out this week. Andrea Atzeni replaces Frankie aboard Stradivarius in Tuesday’s Goodwood Cup, so all the bridges haven’t been mended, only just enough to work together.