Take Cover catapulted the largely unknown David Griffiths into the Glorious Goodwood spotlight yesterday by using his blistering speed in the Betfred King George Stakes.

Paul Messara had another of the great summer festivals in mind when he decided to bring Ortensia over from Australia but the powerful mare still provided victory on an elegant stage in the Gordon’s King George Stakes at Glorious Goodwood yesterday.

MARCUS Tregoning made a welcome stroll to the winner’s enclosure to collect the totesport Mile.

Drunken Sailor came with a strong run on the far rail to pip Harris Tweed in a thrilling race for the Coutts Glorious Stakes at Goodwood today.

Mark Johnston's annual pilgrimage to Glorious Goodwood had started to become a disappointing one by his usual standards but Sea Lord came to the rescue in the totesport Mile today.