Astrology: King Edward possible
Investec Derby third Astrology features among a high-class field of 18 at the confirmation stage for the King Edward VII Stakes at Royal Ascot on Friday.
The Galileo colt, just denied second at Epsom by Main Sequence, is one of seven possibles for Ballydoyle trainer Aidan O'Brien, who can also call on Wrote, Athens, Father Of Science, Imperial Monarch, Learn and Offer.
John Gosden is another with a strong hand in Derby fourth Thought Worthy, Lingfield Trial runner-up Shantaram, who recently lost his maiden tag at Newmarket, and Michelangelo.
Sir Henry Cecil is double-handed with Frankel's brother Noble Mission and Thomas Chippendale.
Model Pupil, fast-finishing nose second to Derby fifth Mickdaam at Chester, represents Charlie Hills.
