Stars aligned to give Stoute eighth win in Great Voltigeur

Across The Stars - booked for the KnavesmireCredit: Charlie Crowhurst

Postponed - Roger Varian

A fortnight after his intended appearance in the King George at Ascot, Newmarket's highest-rated horse took to the watered gallop at 5.45am to step up his preparation for the Juddmonte International at York. Covering a mile with a decent lead horse, the five-year-old powered out of the dip and would appear to have put his respiratory problems behind him.

Across The Stars - Sir Michael Stoute

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David MilnesNewmarket correspondent

Published on 6 August 2016inNews

Last updated 16:27, 6 August 2016

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