Adam Morgan

Spirited Gesture made an impressive winning debut for trainers John and Thady Gosden in Newmarket’s Lodge At The National Stud EBF Fillies’ Novice Stakes. The Juddmonte-owned daughter of Kingman, and sister to Coventry Stakes winner Calyx, is being considered for another seven-furlong race or the May Hill Stakes at Doncaster, with a return likely in about three weeks. Gosden praised her ability, athleticism and potential. The meeting also saw Havana Sprite complete a three-timer, prompting trainer James Tate to consider a nursery or the Group Two Lowther Stakes at York.

Trainer David Menuisier prepares Inis Mor for a step up to a mile and a half in the Juddmonte Irish Oaks after her placed effort in the French Oaks and earlier Listed success at Goodwood. The filly will again face Earth Shot, with strong competition from Joseph O’Brien’s trio led by Thundering On and Aidan O’Brien’s Amelia Earhart. Additional contenders include Sugar Island, Cameo, Beautify and Jim Bolger’s unbeaten Sparan Nua as the field of 11 lines up at the Curragh.

Thesecretadversary targets the Group One Prix Jean Prat at Deauville after a Jersey Stakes victory, with trainer Fozzy Stack hopeful a clear run will reveal his full ability. Christophe Soumillon replaces the suspended Seamie Heffernan. Irish challenger True Love drops back to seven furlongs, while Time To Turn represents Charlie Appleby following a ground-related reroute. French contenders Rayif, Samangan and Nighttime contribute to a strong renewal.

French-trained racehorse No Lunch aims to extend a six-race winning streak in the Ascot Shop Summer Mile Stakes, arriving after an impressive victory in the Prix du Muguet. Connections expect suitable ground conditions and anticipate strong competition from runners including More Thunder and Jonquil, hoping the horse can prove capable of stepping up in quality.

Constitution River delivered a commanding victory in the Coral-Eclipse at Sandown, extending his reputation following a French Derby win. Trained by Aidan O’Brien and ridden by Ryan Moore, the colt surged ahead to secure a three‑length win, with A Boy Named Susie finishing second and Hawk Mountain third. O’Brien highlighted the horse’s versatility for future targets, while Moore praised his maturity and strength over 10 furlongs, as betting markets installed him among the favourites for the upcoming Juddmonte International.

Trainer Roger Varian remains confident in Rahiebb after the colt failed to stay the extended distance in the Gold Cup at Royal Ascot. Despite a strong seasonal debut in the Yorkshire Cup, Rahiebb tired late in the longer race, prompting Varian to reassess the horse’s ideal trip. Options such as the Goodwood Cup remain under consideration as Varian evaluates whether the colt is best suited to distances between one mile six furlongs and two miles, maintaining optimism about future major race opportunities.

Tributes from leading former jockeys celebrate Graham Bradley’s skill, style and character following his death at 65. John Francome, Peter Scudamore, Steve Smith Eccles, Mark Dwyer and Peter Niven recall his talent in the saddle, warm personality, and enduring friendships. Colleagues highlight his success in major races, his influence in the weighing room and his personal resilience during his battle with dementia, with praise also directed toward his wife Amanda for her care.