Baklawa

Following a remarkable Chester May meeting, Ballydoyle will look to continue their momentum into the weekend, with two Classics at stake on Sunday. Heading the baker's dozen going forward for ParisLongchamp's G1 Poule d'Essai des Poulains is the yard's Prix Jean-Luc Lagardere and Criterium International hero Puerto Rico (Wootton Bassett), while their Prix Marcel Boussac heroine Diamond Necklace (St Mark's Basilica) is heavily favoured for the 15-strong G1 Poule d'Essai des Pouliches. Puerto Rico (Wootton Bassett), who will be accompanied by the G3 Killavullan Stakes and Goffs Million winner Dorset...

Plenty - maybe too much - has been said already on the subject of Constitution Hill and whether or not he will run in the Champion Hurdle in a fortnight's time. While we all have our opinions, it is most important now to respect the decision either way of the horse's owner Michael Buckley and trainer Nicky Henderson. What has become patently clear from their interviews on Friday and over the weekend is how much they feel the weight of responsibility when it comes to doing what is right for...

Tuesday, Lyon Parilly, France, post time: 14:12, CRITERIUM DE LYON-Listed, €54,900, 2yo, 8fT Field: Mefie Toi (Fr) (De Treville {GB}), Special Wood (Fr) (Wooded {Ire}), Kiss Melody (Ire) (Almanzor {Fr}), Family Secret (GB) (Victor Ludorum {GB}), Baklawa (Fr) (Stunning Spirit {GB}), Here I Bow (Fr) (Bow Creek {Ire}), Ozone (Fr) (Lope De Vega {Ire}). TDN Verdict: Craig Bernick's supplementary entry Special Wood heads into this stakes debut with a two-for-two record and was last seen downing Saturday's Listed Criterium de l'Ouest short-head runner-up Zambezi in the second of two starts...