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Doug Watson dominated the Godolphin Mile, saddling the first three home with One Man Band making all the running.

Sam Hitchcott was able to set steady fractions in the early part of the race before kicking clear on the turn and never looking in any danger.

One Man Band has been progressive throughout the Carnival meeting and handled the step up to Group Two company with aplomb.

Faulkner improved hugely on his previous form to chase his stablemate home, with Cool Cowboy third.

The favourite Marking was only fourth, with Jeremy Noseda's Sloane Avenue in fifth.

"He's the most straightforward ride you could get," said Hitchcott.

"You just need to get the timing right as he gets everybody at it.

"He kicks off the turn and goes again. He can rock in the stalls a little bit but he was brilliant today."

Watson said: " It's a great feeling, we've a great team at home and some nice horses.

"When he turned in and Cool Cowboy wasn't catching I knew he'd won."

Frankie Dettori said of Sloane Avenue: "He jumped bad and landed awkwardly. I have my suspicion he might have put his back out."

James Doyle said of Marking: "He didn't face it (the kickback) and he was gone in two strides."