Four years ago the partisan crowd at Doncaster erupted when Bollin Eric galloped to victory in the St Leger, providing a local win for Yorkshiremen Tim Easterby and Kevin Darley.

Distinction (11-4) followed up his cracking run at the Royal meeting by landing the Lady O Goodwood Cup at Goodwood this afternoon.

Elite Racing Club are likely to to have a team of six supporting their main hope Soviet Song at Royal Ascot at York next week.

The Gold Cup at Ascot has been nominated as a preliminary target for progressive stayer Boreas next season.

Connections of Persian Punch are hoping the veteran stayer can still return to winning ways this season.