For all the anticipation that surrounded Frankel’s retirement to stud there lurked a nagging question - how does one even begin to manage stallion expectations for a horse that is deservedly regarded as a true great of the turf?

Treve Pleases In Work; Cirrus De Aigles Resumes; Oaks Winner Retired; St Leger Entries; BHA Morphine Inquiry; Kool Kompany For Sale

In-form trainer Ralph Beckett accounts for two of the 16 terrific entries for the Lancashire Oaks, which headlines an exciting seven-race card at Haydock Park on Old Newton Cup Day this Saturday.

The 2013 winners of the Investec Derby and Investec Oaks could meet in the £360,000 Group One Investec Coronation Cup (In commemoration of St Nicholas Abbey) on Investec Derby Day, for which 14 contenders remain after yesterday's scratchings deadline.

The 2013 winners of the Investec Derby and Investec Oaks could meet in the £360,000 Group One Investec Coronation Cup (In commemoration of St Nicholas Abbey) on Investec Derby Day, for which 14 contenders remain after yesterday's scratchings deadline.