Kevin Ryan’s likeable seven-year-old got his head in front for the first time since winning the Group 1 Haydock Sprint in 2021 when taking out the Listed Blue Eagle Rous Stakes at Ascot.

Kevin Ryan's likeable seven-year-old got his head in front for the first time since winning the Group 1 Haydock Sprint in 2021 when taking out the Listed Blue Eagle Rous Stakes at Ascot.

There is plenty of Group action to enjoy across Europe on Saturday and Ascot hosts an exciting card which features the Group 3 Bengough Stakes.

Sam King failed to fire yesterday afternoon but there’s plenty of top-class action across Europe to get stuck into a he’s back with three selections.

York’s Ebor meeting comes to a close, whilst the likes of Newmarket, Goodwood and the Curragh all host high-quality racing. Sam King has four selections for Saturday’s top-class action including a strong fancy in the big one at York.