Andrew Nelis racing

Ghaiyyath took his brilliant winning run to three Group Ones this season by repelling all challengers in the Juddmonte International Stakes at York. Charlie Appleby's front-runner led throughout once again as he saw off a top-class five-strong field to win by three lengths as the 11-8 favourite, under William Buick..                      Andrew Nelis Racing 

William Buick, James Doyle and Adam Kirby are in the frame to pick up Investec Derby rides for Aidan O'Brien's powerful squad. While Ryan Moore will get first pick of the Ballydoyle challengers, there could be some potentially top-class spare rides available as coronavirus quarantine measures mean the likes of Seamus Heffernan may be unlikely to travel to Britain. O'Brien has three Derby entries with similar chances according to the bookmakers in Mogul, Royal Ascot winner Russian Emperor and Irish Guineas runner-up Vatican City. Others in the Classic include Saturday's Curragh winner Serpentine, Amhran Na Bhfiann, who is a brother to Oaks winner Was, Mythical and Armory, although the latter may yet run in Sunday's French Derby. "We don't know what Ryan will ride. He'll always make that decision late," said O'Brien...

Charlie Appleby believes Ghaiyyath has matured as his mouthwatering clash with Enable in next Sunday's Coral-Eclipse nears. Seen as a bit of a tearaway in his younger days, the five-year-old has nonetheless won seven of his 10 races - including two Group Ones. His only below-par run came in last year's Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe when he faced competition for the lead on very soft ground.                       Andrew Nelis racing  

Dark Vision was a length-and-a-quarter winner of the Royal Hunt Cup, under William Buick for Mark Johnston. The four-year-old, owned by Godolphin, had finished second on his seasonal return at Newcastle this month to Sir Busker - winner of the Silver consolation race which had opened the card. Dark Vision prevailed at 15-2 from Montatham - with Pogo and Vale Of Kent third and fourth respectively, and a gap back to the remainder of the 23-strong field.

Racing resumption: William Buick eager to get back to the daily routine Wed 27 May 2020 William Buick  is looking forward to the prospect of racing resuming in Britain next week. The British Horseracing Authority is planning for a restart on Monday, subject to Government approval, and Buick has a big-race ride to look forward to on the opening weekend as Pinatubo will go for gold in the Qipco 2000 Guineas at Newmarket. No racing has taken place in Britain since March 17, but Buick says he is ready for action. “I’ve been keeping fit as I would normally, riding out most days and I’ve got a gym set up at home. That’s been good for keeping fit, so that’s something I’m not really worried about,” he said. “I am looking forward to getting back to the daily routine.” The BHA published a 33-page document last Saturday outlining the protocols for a return to racing following the coronavirus shutdown. Strict social distancing and hygiene measures will be employed, with joc...