MICHAEL STOUTE rarely misjudges a horse and his one-time Classic hope Wasseema returned to her best when making all in the Listed Independent Newspaper EBF Valiant Stakes at Ascot yesterday.

Young Mick, winner of the Duke of Edinburgh Stakes at the Royal meeting, returned to the scene of his finest hour to capture the National Bank of Dubai Cup.

George Margarson is hoping the rain stays away from Haydock so that he can run Young Mick in the bet365 Old Newton Cup.