Brian Meehan was out of luck in the Group One Darley Prix Morny but his stable struck just moments earlier as Tadhg O'Shea gained a first Goodwood success aboard Mr Hichens in the South Coast Handicap.

Frankie Dettori looks to have a strong hand on his return from injury with four rides at Newmarket’s July course tomorrow.

David Junior gave a taste of what is hopefully to come as he proved the star act on the opening day of Sandown’s Coral-Eclipse meeting this afternoon.