THE Breeders’ Cup – to be run on November 4th and 5th of November – is now firmly on the horizon. It remains to be seen just how strong the European raiding party proves to be but the domestic scene is strong and seemingly getting stronger with each week.

There has been some competition for the title of Best Active Racehorse In The World this year (Postponed, A Shin Hikari, Arrogate and Frosted among the contenders), but that argument seems to have been settled, for now, as California Chrome is winning it hands down.