Godolphin star can follow in footsteps of Ribchester in Jersey

Churchill was again the star of the show last weekend after another performance of style and power, but wouldn't it have been great if he was allowed to take his chance in the Investec Derby this weekend?

Yes, being out of sprinting mare Meow potentially hinders his chance of staying, but the way he switches off in his races would have given him a real chance of getting the trip – he is by the mighty Galileo, after all.

Churchill's next appearance could be a rematch with Barney Roy at Royal Ascot, which could be an epic clash – I suspect Barney Roy will be a bit closer than at Newmarket – but it's one I will be happy to pass by.