Craig Williams has recently taken up a short term to licence to ride in Japan and with a win in yesterday's feature and a second in today's he's off to a flyer.

Brisbane Lions defender Ash McGrath says assistant coach Mark Harvey is "fired up" ahead of Saturday's AFL clash against his former club Fremantle.

Wednesday at Cheltenham saw trainer Nicky Henderson brake the training record at the festival with his 41st winner and then a further 3 winners.

The Burj Khalifa Challenge Stakes G2 for the 3yo+ group starts off an interesting card at Newmarket on Saturday.

Recently crowned Epsom trainer of the year Pat Phelan is hoping to cap an excellent season as he bids to win the £160,000 Betfred Cesarewitch (3.40pm) with consistent stayer Ermyn Lodge.