The 2m4f Class 2 Ascot Stakes (5:00) is traditionally dominated by National Hunt trainers with Willie Mullins claiming four victories since 2012. It is a competitive event alongside the 1m6f Class 2 Copper Horse Handicap (6:10).

The Melbourne Spring Carnival is drawing closer with the first international contenders due to arrive.

Curragh maiden winner Al Riffa could make the leap to Group One company with connections considering supplementing the colt for the Goffs Vincent O’Brien National Stakes back at that track.

It is Irish Champions Weekend up next for Joseph O’Brien’s Point King as the exciting colt continues his progression through the ranks.