Mubtaker recorded his 12th career victory in the Ouija Board, Wilko And Liverpool Vets Cumberland Lodge Stakes at Newmarket and will now go in search of that elusive first Group One success.

WESTERNER will start a warm favourite to confirm his status as the best stayer in Europe when he bids for back-to-back victories in the Prix Royal-Oak at Longchamp tomorrow.

BAGO will not contest the Breeders’ Cup Classic on October 30 and will instead be targeted at Europe’s major races next season.