Although Henry Cecil has enjoyed a fair share of Group One success during his illustrious career, it has to be said a victory for Phoenix Tower in the Coral-Eclipse would have pleased the masses.

Percolator secured a first Pattern-race victory as she put up an impressive performance in the Prix du Bois at Maisons-Laffitte.

Turtle Bowl survived a stewards’ inquiry to keep the Prix Jean Prat at Chantilly today with the Mick Channon-trained Rocamadour running a great race in third place.