Luca Cumani plundered the John Smith's Stakes at Newbury for the third time in five years but neither Monte Alto 12 months ago nor Spuradich in 2004 could compare with the seven-length margin chalked up by Presvis.

Compton Bolter could have his attentions turned towards hurdling this winter after ending his long wait for Group success with victory in the Dubai Duty Free Arc Trial at Newbury.

Compton Bolter ended his long wait for Group success with victory in the Dubai Duty Free Arc Trial at Newbury.

Aidan O’Brien has not lost faith in Grand Reward despite the youngster’s expensive defeat in the Dubai Duty Free Mill Reef Stakes at Newbury.