Clever Cookie is likely to attempt to defy top weight in the Stobart Rail Northumberland Plate at Newcastle on Saturday.

Dal Harraild gave weight and a comprehensive beating to his rivals in the Grand Cup at York.

With the going at Royal Ascot currently good to soft and soft in places and more rain on the way, we take a look at some leading contenders who will enjoy the conditions and some who won't

Peter Niven enjoyed his best day as a trainer as Clever Cookie put up a typically gritty performance to win the Betway Yorkshire Cup under PJ McDonald from Curbyourenthusiasm.

The Yorkshire Cup rounds out the Dante Meeting at York with John Gosden and Frankie Dettori again looking a formidable duo in the feature race on the card.