Illustrious list: Today’s front page has a large photo of Polonia. Jim Bolger’s talented filly is the leading Irish hope for a victory at Royal Ascot next week. She will probably run in the Queen Mary Stakes.

Valentine Lamb’s front page article is about viruses, and the prevention of same. At the Epsom Derby last week, Wise Counsellor finishes last. During this week, Jacqueline O’Brien says that samples have been taken from some horses at Ballydoyle and sent to the Irish Equine Centre in Johnstown. But Lamb reiterates that there is no truth in the rumour that the Ballydoyle stables are closing.