Mark Johnston believes Dee Ex Bee has the profile of a 'dream stayer', ahead of his clash with Stradivarius in next week's Ascot Gold Cup.

Gigginstown House Stud are set to have a runner at this year's Royal Ascot after trainer Gordon Elliott confirmed Mengli Khan will line up in the Ascot Stakes.

Trainer Charlie Hills says Battaash is in a 'good place' ahead of the King's Stand Stakes at Royal Ascot.

Connections to Rakan are predicting a run out at the Irish Derby following victory on Thursday at Leopardstown.

Trainer Charlie Appleby is confident Blue Point is in the best shape to defend hid King's Stand sprint crown at Ascot.

Barry Geraghty has brushed off suggestions he thought about quitting racing after his leg break at Aintree in April.

Trainer Charlie Appleby is assessing whether to opt for the Hardwicke Stakes or the Prince of Wales's Stakes for Masar at Royal Ascot.

Trainer Stephane Wattel is confident on City Light's chances ahead of the Diamond Jubilee Stakes at Royal Ascot.

Connections say the Irish Derby at the Curragh is a potential target for Madhmoon.

The progressive Klassique can gain her first pattern success in the Pinnacle Stakes at Haydock on Saturday.