Connections of Alflaila have decided to cough up the €75,000 supplementary fee for him to take his place in the Group 1 Royal Bahrain Irish Champion Stakes at Leopardstown on Saturday.

Eight runners have been confirmed for the Group 1 Juddmonte International Stakes at York on Wednesday.

Although all eyes will be focused on the Group 1 King George VI And Queen Elizabeth Qipco Stakes at Ascot on Saturday, the 1m2½f Group 2 York Stakes (3:15) at the Knavesmire is worthy of attention with some interesting contenders entered.

The Owen Burrows-trained Alflaila will make his eagerly anticipated return in the Group 2 York Stakes on 29 July.

The Owen Burrows-trained Alflaila will make his eagerly anticipated return in the Group 2 York Stakes on 29 July.