What's on this week: more Classic action with the Irish Oaks at the Curragh while bargain buys star in the Super Sprint

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Monday

It's a busy start, with Ayr hosting its regular beginning-of-the-week meeting in Britain alongside fixtures from Newton Abbot and Windsor. 

Irish racing comes from Downpatrick and Killarney, where some early Classic clues for next year could be on show. The mile maiden (5.15) was won by Anthony Van Dyck in 2018 before he went on to Derby glory the following year, and his trainer Aidan O'Brien is represented by Benvenuto Cellini and Endorsement.

The Racing Post's Story of Horseracing in 20 Races series continues, with the latest instalment focusing on the 1949 Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe. Racing Post+ subscribers can view it online from 6pm.

Tuesday

Historians take note as Beverley stages the 139th running of the Watt Memorial Handicap (4.30).

Nottingham and Thirsk are the other Flat meetings in Britain, while Downpatrick and Killarney keep the show on the road in Ireland. The picture for Saturday's feature race will become clearer with the confirmation stage for the Juddmonte Irish Oaks (3.40).

Racing Post+ readers will be able to access an in-depth interview with the Group 1-winning trainer Jim Goldie from 6pm, as well as a feature on a remarkable charity challenge for Racing Welfare.

Wednesday

Day three of Killarney's meeting features one of its classier races in the Cairn Rouge Stakes (6.50). Red Letter was sent off a single-figure price for the 1,000 Guineas in May, but she could bid for her first win of the campaign in the Listed contest.

Having transferred a fixture this month due to the dry and hot weather, Bath returns with a six-race card. There are also fixtures at Catterick, Yarmouth and Ffos Las.

Dermot Weld: could saddle Purview who finished second to DelacroixCredit: Patrick McCann (racingpost.com/photos)

Thursday

The Meld Stakes (6.52) at Leopardstown has been won by some top-class performers and this year's running could be right up to scratch, especially if it features Purview. The Dermot Weld-trained three-year-old was last seen finishing second to the subsequent Eclipse winner Delacroix at the track in May.

Attentions are turned to the jumps at Killarney, where there is a seven-race card, while Britain's meeting over obstacles comes at Worcester. Hamilton, Leicester, Chepstow and Epsom, which stages the Ladies' Derby (7.35), provide the Flat action in Britain.

We will also find out the final fields for Saturday's Irish Oaks (3.40) and Weatherbys Super Sprint (3.35).

Friday

Newbury's two-day meeting begins and features a fascinating clash between the juveniles in the Listed Rose Bowl Stakes (4.10). The Norfolk Stakes second Wise Approach could set the standard, while Postmodern may bid to bounce back from his Coventry Stakes disappointment.

There is Listed action at Hamilton in the Glasgow Stakes (7.10), which has Group 1 winners Kalpana, Subjectivist and Defoe on its roll of honour in the last decade. The seven-race card also features the Scottish Stewards' Cup (6.35).

Haydock, Nottingham, Newmarket and Pontefract round off the day's action, while the final fields for day two of the Irish Oaks meeting will be revealed. 

Saturday

There's Classic action to savour on another busy Saturday, with the Juddmonte Irish Oaks (3.40) headlining a terrific card at the Curragh.

The Epsom winner Minnie Hauk is on course to complete the Oaks double, which was last completed by Snowfall four years ago. The Railway Stakes (2.35), moved from its traditional Irish Derby meeting slot, Sapphire Stakes and the Curragh Cup (4.15) add extra flavour to the meeting.

Epsom star Minnie Hauk bids for an Oaks doubleCredit: Edward Whitaker (racingpost.com/photos)

In Britain, Newbury's Weatherbys Super Sprint (3.35) is the highlight. The unique race will feature a bumper field of juveniles who cost less than £65,000, with their weight determined by their price tag. The card also features the Steventon Stakes (1.50) and the Group 3 Hackwood Stakes (3.00).

Market Rasen stages the valuable Summer Plate (3.15), with Harry Cobden sure to be the subject of attention. The jockey has won the last two runnings. 

Ripon and Cartmel also race in the afternoon, before the day's action rolls around to Newmarket, Doncaster and Haydock.

Sunday

The week ends with some classy action at the Curragh, with the Group 3 Meadow Court Stakes (2.30) complementing the Minstrel Stakes (3.40). The 7f Group 2 could feature some notable British runners, including the Ed Walker-trained Ten Bob Tony.

In Britain, the Go Racing In Yorkshire summer festival continues at Redcar alongside jumps cards at Newton Abbot and Stratford.

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