Markab is sweet for Candy but has O'Brien feeling sick

Two out of three ain't bad, you suppose, if you're talking Group One prizes in an afternoon. In little more than an hour, Aidan O'Brien had welcomed both Cape Blanco, after the Irish Champion Stakes, and Lillie Langtry, after the Matron Stakes, into the Leopardstown winner's circle. Between times, the one that got away was Starspangledbanner, fifth as favourite behind Markab in the Sprint Cup at Haydock.

Cape Blanco burns off Champion Stakes rivals

Cape Blanco set a blistering pace to run his rivals ragged in the Tattersalls Millions Irish Champion Stakes at Leopardstown.

Sweet Cup win for Candy

Markab became only the second seven-year-old to win the Betfred Sprint Cup in the long history of the Haydock feature.

Rip stunned by Blanco

Cape Blanco made all the running to land the Tattersalls Millions Irish Champion Stakes at Leopardstown for trainer Aidan O'Brien.

William Buick's rising star set to glow even brighter with Arctic Cosmos

Rising star William Buick has chance to underline his talent by winning his first Classic, the Ladbroke St Leger at Doncaster.

Meeznah set for Park Hill bid

Trainer David Lanigan has reported Meeznah to be in fine form in her build-up to a tilt at Doncaster's Park Hill Stakes next week.

Chris McGrath: Rip Van Winkle looks Champion choice to signal autumn awakening for Ballydoyle's fresh battalions

Two months to go to the Breeders' Cup, and Flat racing's big ranches have yet to bring the harvest in.

Stan Hey: 6-5 Against

I know what you're thinking – I'm a lickspittle who extols betting when it has a corrosive effect on sport, cricket allegedly being the latest victim.

Regal Parade to land rare double in Betfred Cup

Regal Parade can become the first horse since Be Friendly, in the Sixties, to win the Betfred Sprint Cup twice.

Aidan O'Brien drops heavy hint for Rip Van Winkle

Aidan O'Brien's change of plan suggests Rip Van Winkle has made significant progress recently.