Well-bred Frankel chalks up first win in Australia.

OTI’s Australian-based team is set to be bolstered next month by the arrival of German-bred Group winner Pakal who will be trained at Caulfield by Mick Price.

Longchamp on Saturday hosts the G3 Prix du Palais Royal over 1400m which has attracted a field of 15, and on Sunday activities move to Chantilly.

David Johnson rounds up the action from the Timeform ratings perspective...

The Group One Investec Derby, which takes place at Epsom Downs on Saturday, June 2, offers prize money of at least £1.325 million and is now under a month away. Many clues for the premier Classic will be uncovered this week with key trials taking place at Chester, Lingfield and Leopardstown in Ireland.