Master trainer describes first two home in Irish feature as ‘Melbourne Cup horses’

The aptly named Diego Velazquez could head to Australia for the Cox Plate if continuing to progress following his victory in the Meld Stakes at Leopardstown on Thursday night.

The aptly named Diego Velazquez could head to Australia for the Cox Plate if continuing to progress following his victory in the Meld Stakes at Leopardstown on Thursday night.

Aidan O’Brien may have unearthed another St Leger hopeful after Illinois stayed on strongly to claim the Group 2 Queen's Vase on day two of Royal Ascot.

Twelve have been confirmed for next Thursday’s Group 2 Dante Stakes, at York’s opening meeting of the season.