Joseph O’Brien is preparing to return his Oaks heroine Thundering On to action in the Moyglare “Jewels” Blandford Stakes on day two of the Irish Champions Festival.

Oliver Cole is relishing sending Dr Rascal into the lion’s den for the Goffs Vincent O’Brien National Stakes at the end of what will be a busy few days for the Whatcombe operation’s high-ranking juveniles.

National Hunt action will grace Towcester once again from October next year, with six fixtures planned for the 2027/28 season.