Local star Werther will look to fend off stiff competition from abroad in Hong Kong's richest race, the Hong Kong Cup.

Arthur Cooper takes a look at the European runners for the 2017 HKIR feature races.

The Dante Stakes is by far the most recognised of the British Derby trials and, while none of the 10-strong field stood out on form, the latest renewal was full of potential improvers and appeared to be one of the most competitive in recent memory.

Blond Me is likely to be stepped back up in class for the Duke of Cambridge Stakes at Royal Ascot.

Blond Me got up in the shadow of the post to land the Coral Distaff at Sandown for trainer Andrew Balding and jockey David Probert.