Irish National Stud to stand nine stallions in 2023

John Egan believes Knockhill could “absolutely” develop into a Classic contender for co-owner Harry Redknapp, following an impressive debut at Sandown on Sunday.

Mark and Charlie Johnston’s Ferrari Queen is backed to hit top gear in the Unibet/British Stallion Studs EBF Restricted Novice Stakes at Kempton.

New Zealand’s famous Olympian Sir Mark Todd will prepare an imported son of Frankel for a clash with champion mare Winx in her swansong race at Randwick in April.

The consistent Folkswood gets thrown in the deep end of Saturday’s Cox Plate at Moonee Valley fresh off his first stakes win.