Paul Messara had another of the great summer festivals in mind when he decided to bring Ortensia over from Australia but the powerful mare still provided victory on an elegant stage in the Gordon’s King George Stakes at Glorious Goodwood yesterday.

The British Horseracing Authority have announced the upgrade of three Listed prizes in the Flat calendar to Group Three status.

MARCUS Tregoning made a welcome stroll to the winner’s enclosure to collect the totesport Mile.

Drunken Sailor came with a strong run on the far rail to pip Harris Tweed in a thrilling race for the Coutts Glorious Stakes at Goodwood today.