FLAT RACING’S BIG WEEKEND

SATURDAY CHAMPAGNE STAKES (Doncaster)

Red-hot clash between Acomb Stakes winner Phoenix of Spain, Solario Stakes scorer Too Darn Hot and Vintage Stakes winner Dark Vintage.

ST LEGER (Doncaster)

Aidan O’Brien’s Kew Gardens is favourite for the season’s final Classic. Irish Derby winner Latrobe, trained by son Joseph, is a rival.

MATRON STAKES (Leopardstown)

Jessica Harrington-trained super filly Alpha Centauri bids for a fifth consecutive Group One win.

IRISH CHAMPION STAKES

(Leopardstown) John Gosden’s Roaring Lion (left) has emerged as the top three-year-old colt of the season and takes on old rival Saxon Warrior.

SUNDAY NATIONAL STAKES (Curragh)

Aidan O’Brien’s 2019 Derby favourite Anthony Van Dyke has chance to enhance his reputation.

MOYGLARE STUD STAKES (Curragh)

Daunting task for Mark Johnston’s Royal Ascot winner Main Edition against O’Brien bunch.

PRIX FOY (Longchamp)

A return to action for Aidan O’Brien’s 2017 St Leger winner Capri, sidelined since spring.