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The well-backed Glorious Journey earned his most significant win when landing the Group 2 Unibet Hungerford Stakes, which could lead to an even bigger target at Longchamp in Octobe

Seeking the Soul headlines the biggest event of weekend horse racing, the $1 million Grade I Pacific Classic at Del Mar, with a Breeders' Cup Classic "Win and You're In" berth on the line.

Adonijah has always been held in very high regard at the Henry Candy yard and as he still holds a St Leger entry, the mile and a half maiden at 4.10pm should be little more than a prep race.

Enable will not have things all her own way in the Darley Yorkshire Oaks next Thursday as old adversary Magical has been supplemented for the 1m4f Group 1.

Sir Dancealot attempts to become the first back-to-back winner of the Hungerford Stakes since Jimmy Reppin 50 years ago when he takes on seven rivals in the Unibet-sponsored Group 2.

British trainers have won the prestigious fillies' feature in two of the past four years and are double-handed this time around with the contrasting pair Terebellum and Divine Image.

All eyes were on Derby fifth Sir Dragonet in the Group 3 Royal Whip Stakes but Aidan O'Brien's charge disappointed as Buckhurst fended off Leo De Fury in a thrilling finish, earning him quotes of 14-1 (from 20) for the St Leger.

History could repeat itself at Cork on Saturday as Dermot Weld and Aidan O'Brien seek to continue their remarkable recent records in the Irish Stallion Farms EBF Give Thanks Stakes.

The exciting Juan Elcano will look to join a star-studded roll of honour to claim this Listed prize as Kevin Ryan looks forward to unleashing his smart juvenile prospect.

Andrew Balding is expecting a drop in class and optimum conditions to give Morando a perfect chance to get back to winning ways, as the soft ground specialist takes on a select field in this Group 3 contest.

There will be an international flavour to the Qipco Irish Champion Stakes at Leopardstown next month as Japanese star Deirdre is set to be aimed at the race following her victory in the Nassau Stakes at the Qatar Goodwood festival.

Norfolk Stakes and Prix Robert Papin scorer A’Ali is set for another French foray on Sunday when returning to Deauville to contest the Group 1 Darley Prix Morny.

Now this is what you call keeping it in the family. A Group 3, worth €100,000 in prize-money, and only the O'Briens are involved. Joseph is responsible for two thirds of the field and his father, Aidan, has the remaining third.

It might be typically discrete of the French to stage a €400,000 race midweek and content themselves with Group 2 status but, make no mistake, Headman is a winner out of the top drawer.

Madhmoon landed the Group 3 Desmond Stakes in impressive fashion to secure his first win of the season under Chris Hayes.

Jezki, the 2014 Champion Hurdle winner who was part of a golden era of two-mile hurdlers in the middle of this decade, has been retired after winning 16 of his 39 races and earning over €1 million in prize-money.

There was a moment about two furlongs from home in the Investec Derby when the Aidan O'Brien-trained Sir Dragonet looked as if he might be the next big thing.

Madhmoon returns to a mile and drops in class as Kevin Prendergast hopes his Derby runner-up will book his ticket to the Irish Champion Stakes in style.

Accidental Agent steps out of Group 1 and Group 2 company for the first time in over a year in a bid to get his head in front for the first time since his memorable surprise win in last year's Queen Anne at Royal Ascot.

Watch your back, Battaash. There is a whippersnapper sprinter out to get you at York after Aidan O'Brien revealed explosive July Cup winner, Ten Sovereigns, is on course for a crack at the Coolmore Nunthorpe Stakes on Friday week.