Jockey Pat Carbery is confident a plan hatched by trainer Bernie Miller several months ago will pay big dividends when Cup Night contests the Group 1 Crown Perth Winterbottom Stakes (1200m) at Ascot on Saturday.

Consistency and versatility have been the hallmarks of Dance Music’s career to date.

A top ride from gun jockey Brad Rawiller was a driving force behind Valour Road winning the Group 3 Hyperion Stakes at Belmont today.

5 State Plays

Progressive galloper Royal Statue appears well placed to bring up his fifth straight win, when due to contest the fourth event at Ascot on Saturday.