Richard Hughes could be expected to forgo the bread and butter of British racing for more tropical climes at this time of year.

Scarlet Knight could be on his way to sunnier climes after justifying heavy market support in the Directory of The Turf Novice Stakes at Lingfield.

Warrsan showed he is on course for a third crack at the King George VI And Queen Elizabeth Diamond Stakes later this month by pleasing connections in a searching racecourse gallop today.