RACING:CHRISTOPHE SOUMILLON has come in for the plum ride on Seville in what promises to be a hugely-informative totesport Dante Stakes at York tomorrow.

Trainer Aidan O’Brien has adopted a policy of using the best jockeys available since the resignation of stable jockey Johnny Murtagh last year, with Ryan Moore coming in for a number of significant rides since the start of the season. Kieren Fallon rode Recital to victory in Sunday’s Derrinstown Stud Derby Trial at Leopardstown, but it is French-based Belgian Soumillon who will be on Seville, presumably with the intention of keeping the partnership intact in the Derby at Epsom if all goes to plan on the Knavesmire.

Meanwhile, Roger Charlton is confident Genki can make his presence felt in today’s highly competitive Duke Of York Stakes. The seven-year-old enjoyed a fine campaign during 2010 and looked better than ever when striking gold in Listed company for the first time at Newmarket last month.

He takes a step back up to Group class at York in the first major Pattern-race sprint of the season on British soil, but Charlton believes he will be an even better horse than he was on his reappearance. “I was pleasantly surprised he managed to win at Newmarket, as I thought he would need the run that day,” said Charlton.

“He’s in great shape now and I hope he’s improved for that first run of the year, although he’ll need to if he’s to win.

“It’s a tough race but I hope he has a very good chance.”