Down Royal remains yielding to soft

Hatteen could put his St Leger credentials to the test in Goodwood’s Gordon Stakes, with his free ticket to the Doncaster Classic ready and waiting to be stamped following his victory at the track on Thursday.

Jockey Paddy Hanlon, who enjoyed some of the finest days of his early career aboard Hewick, paid an emotional tribute following the popular 11-year-old's retirement after he finished third in the Brewin Dolphin Hurdle at Cork on Friday. Hewick has received an outpouring of support and praise since the announcement, with racing fans around the world reflecting on his remarkable career that included memorable victories in the King George VI Chase, the American Grand National and the Galway Plate.

The ground at Sligo is good, good to yielding in places, ahead of this afternoon's jumps card.