THERE’s been plenty written, podcasted and discussed about today’s Irish Champions Stakes and though it is a small field, it’s an intriguing contest.

We have the best horse in Europe, Ghaiyyath against two top-class Ballydoyle challengers. There’s the extra conundrum of Ryan Moore on Japan not Magical, as he was in last year’s Arc when Magical was sent to lead and may have played a part in Ghaiyyath’s downfall on softer ground.