A turn-up in the Darley July Cup had looked a distinct possibility and it was supplied by 20-1 shot Mayson as he led for virtually all the six furlongs at a saturated Newmarket.

James Fanshawe plans to get some intensive stalls work into Society Rock after his frustrating performance in Saturday’s Diamond Jubilee Stakes at Royal Ascot.

Hoof It is the notable absentee as 18 horses remained at the latest declaration stage for the Qipco British Champion Sprint Stakes at Ascot on Saturday.

SO YOU THINK will face five rivals in tomorrow’s Red Mills Irish Champion Stakes at Leopardstown.

Society Rock, trained by James Fanshawe and ridden by Pat Cosgrave, won the Golden Jubilee Stakes at Royal Ascot.