Whilst Richard Hannon would have been disappointed not to add a second 2000 Guineas to his CV, it could be an exciting season for the Marlborough-based trainer with both the second and third, Rosallion and Haatem, aiming for the Irish equivalent.

Whilst Richard Hannon would have been disappointed not to add a second 2000 Guineas to his CV, it could be an exciting season for the Marlborough-based trainer with both the second and third, Rosallion and Haatem, aiming for the Irish equivalent.

City Of Troy will bid to propel himself onto the 2000 Guineas roll of honour when he attempts to become the last winning odds-on favourite in the opening British Classic since Frankel.

City Of Troy will face ten rivals in a bid to remain unbeaten in the 2000 Guineas at Newmarket on Saturday.

There is plenty of Listed and Group action taking place across the UK and Ireland on Saturday, including Newbury. The Berkshire track hosts the competitive Group 2 Mill Reef Stakes for juveniles and the fast five-furlong Group 3 Dubai International Airport World Trophy Stakes for the older horses.