Blast among July hopefuls

Royal Ascot winners Scenic Blast and Art Connoisseur feature among 14 confirmed entries for the Darley July Cup at Newmarket next Friday.Australian sprint star Scenic Blast ran out a hugely impressive winner of the King's Stand on the opening day of the summer showpiece meeting, while Michael Bell's Art Connoisseur sprung a surprise in the Golden Jubilee.Another Aussie raider, Takeover Target, is set for his first run in Britain this year having missed the Royal meeting with a setback, while Mike De Kock's J J The Jet Plane bids to build on his Golden Jubilee fourth.France's African Rose adds further international interest, while Duff is the sole Irish challenger.Queen Anne Stakes winner Paco Boy could drop back in trip, as could Main Aim, who was fourth in the same race.Ancien Regime, Equiano, Intrepid Jack, King's Apostle, Prime Defender and Fleeting Spirit complete the possibles.