William Haggas' Approve could finish only third as Spanish raider Irish Field took top honours in the Prix Robert Papin at Maisons-Laffitte today.

Freddie Head's golden run continued as Watar landed the Qatar Prix Chaudenay today, the opening race of Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe weekend at Longchamp.

Spanish youngster Equiano blazed a trail to land the King's Stand Stakes and give his owner and trainer success with their first ever runner at Royal Ascot.