Another international credit has been bestowed on Black Caviar with the champion Australian mare named Cartier Sprinter of the Year at the annual awards in London on Tuesday.

The Group One Betfred Sprint Cup is the highlight of the Flat season at Haydock Park and the 2012 renewal which takes place at 3.25pm this Saturday, September 18, promises to be the most cosmopolitan ever with representatives from Australia, France and Ireland as well as a strong British-trained presence among the 15-strong field.

Australian sprinter Ortensia has been joined as favourite for tonight's King's Stand Stakes as Betfair punters throw their support behind renowned wet tracker Wizz Kid on day one of the Royal Ascot carnival.

Australian sprinter Ortensia has been joined as favourite for tonight's King's Stand Stakes as Betfair punters throw their support behind renowned wet tracker Wizz Kid on day one of the Royal Ascot carnival.

Australian mare Ortensia has drawn barrier five in a field of 23 for Tuesday's G1 King's Stand Stakes at Royal Ascot.