Roger Varian’s champion stayer Postponed headlines 10 confirmations for what promises to be a superb renewal of the G1 King George VI & Queen Elizabeth Stakes at Ascot on Saturday.

As was the case with the Derrinstown Stud Derby Trial previewed by John Ingles a fortnight ago, Aidan O’Brien is responsible for half of the eight runners declared for the Irish 2000 Guineas.

Fastnet Rock, about to be crowned Australia’s champion sire for 2014-15, will return to shuttle duties in Ireland in 2016.