Delays for those Downpatrick Bound

Yazin faces a step up in grade to the highest level if he passes a Royal Ascot audition in Sandown’s Listed Star Sports Heron Stakes.

Oxagon has been given the opportunity to emulate Mishriff after being added to the French Derby field, setting the stage for a potentially thrilling afternoon for owner Prince Faisal, whose colours may also be carried by Eydon and Sajir at Chantilly.

Jennifer Jane will seek big-race glory in Italy after Charlie Johnston decided against boldly supplementing the runaway Pretty Polly Stakes winner for the Betfred Oaks.