It is a very rare but enjoyable storyline when two-year-olds take the plunge against their elders, but it only occasionally happens in the sprinting showdown of the G1 Nunthorpe Stakes (22 August) over York’s speed-favouring 1000m.

“The Arc has to be very much on her agenda”

Ed Walker’s recent love affair with the Sky Bet Lowther Stakes continued when Royal Fixation justified her handler’s confidence with a comfortable success under William Buick.

Newmarket joins Friday’s (22 August) World Pool jamboree from York with two enticing sprints over its July Course.

York | Race 4: G1 Nunthorpe Stakes

Summaries for transalting

AMERICA QUEEN was impressive on debut at Haydock, though I’m not sure about the strength of the race yet.

York | Race 1: G2 Lowther Stakes

Plenty of cheers and tears after the opening day and a look at what's to come.

Ombudsman proved he was absolutely the real deal when running out a commanding winner of the highly anticipated Juddmonte International Stakes at York.

Ralph Beckett’s 12/1 shot Pride Of Arras bounced back to his brilliant best to defeat Lambourn and co in the Group 2 Sky Bet Voltiguer Stakes.

Aidan O’Brien will be looking to make history again at York on Thursday (21 August). A win in the illustrious G1 Yorkshire Oaks (2381m) will put him level with the great Sir Michael Stoute and Mathew Dawson as the leading trainers in the contest’s rich history.

Sam King is back with four selections from York on Wednesday.

Sam King looks through all five races shown live on ITV Racing on Wednesday.