Narkez forms part of a strong Andre Fabre raiding team descending on day two and three of the Craven meeting and will be bidding for glory in the Feilden Stakes on the Rowley Mile.

The Paddy Twomey-trained A Lilac Rolla retained her unbeaten record with a victory in the Group 3 Priory Belle Stakes at Leopardstown on Sunday.

With going already heavy and more rain expected there will be an inspection at the Curragh on Saturday morning.

Juddmonte are hopeful that Bluestocking can achieve a breakthrough Group victory after hitting the frame at the top level last year.

Bucanero Fuerte handed Adrian Murray a first Group 1 success when landing the Phoenix Stakes at the Curragh last season and his trainer is unsurprisingly looking forward to a Classic campaign with the colt.

John and Sean Quinn’s star mare Highfield Princess has sadly passed away just weeks after retiring from racing following an " inoperable fracture".

David Egan’s new partnership with owners AMO Racing kicked off in the perfect style when Mr Professor struck in the William Hill Lincoln at Doncaster on Saturday.

Auguste Rodin remains on course for the Dubai Sheema Classic, ahead of targets closer to home.

Champion trainer Chris Waller has taken an international approach to the preparation of high class former UK mare Via Sistina hoping it can result in a first-up Group 1 win at Rosehill on Saturday.

One of Aidan O’Brien’s leading Classic contenders, Opera Singer, looks set to miss the English 1000 Guineas at Newmarket following a small setback.

David Egan, the newly retained jockey for owners AMO Racing, got off to the perfect possible start to the Irish flat season when partnering Arizona Blaze to success