Rule Of Law the pick

Today is a day to forget all about the murky allegations that have dragged the sport through the gutter in recent weeks and instead relish what promises to be an epic afternoon´s racing.

It is open to argument which is the highlight - the St Leger, the final Classic of the year, or the Irish Champion Stakes.

The betfair.com-sponsored Leger is off first and the Doncaster showpiece can go the way of Rule Of Law, who represents the Godolphin outfit, goes on any ground and has had a trouble-free preparation.

The son of Kingmambo has done little wrong this term, running a fine race behind North Light in the Dante at York before filling the same runner-up spot behind Michael Stoute´s colt in the Derby.

He had to settle for fourth in the Irish equivalent, but that was no disgrace and he confirmed he was still going the right way with a smooth all-the-way success in the Great Voltigeur back at York last month.

He has a slight stamina doubt, but Sheikh Mohammed´s operation are in terrific form at the moment and know exactly what is required to win this race.

Tycoon is potentially a serious danger and he could well have been favourite had he not run a shocker in the Juddmonte International.

That was not a true reflection of his ability and a return to the sort of form which saw him pip Rule Of Law for third at the Curragh before finishing an unlucky-in-running sixth in the King George would see him go close.

Best bet on the supporting card looks to be Sumora in the Polypipe Flying Childers Stakes. Gerard Butler´s filly is progressing nicely and is unbeaten in two starts.

The daughter of Danehill has bags of speed and was very impressive when a smooth winner in Listed company at Newbury last month.

Bonecrusher has been a bit unlucky this season but has several times suggested there is a decent race to be won with him off his current mark and he could be the answer to the ladbrokes.com Handicap this afternoon.