Charlie Appleby got off the mark at Newmarket's Craven meeting when Ottoman Fleet repeated last year's success in the Earl Of Sefton Stakes.

Daniel and Claire Kubler will be hoping Astro King can mix it with the very best at Riyadh on Saturday.

Daniel and Claire Kubler will be hoping Astro King can mix it with the very best at Riyadh on Saturday.

There was high drama at the conclusion of the John Smith’s Cup Handicap as, following an agonising wait for both sets of connections, the judge awarded Pride Of America the narrowest of verdicts over Astro King following a thrilling tussle up the York straight.

Daniel and Claire Kubler have two exciting handicap prospects in Royal Ascot runner-up Don’t Tell Claire and Astro King, with big-race targets for the remainder of the season.