Barry Hills used an informative afternoon at Newmarket to unleash a useful sort in Yankadi, who shrugged off negative market vibes to capture the Renault Master EBF Maiden Stakes.

Michael Bell reported the well-regarded Furnace to have improved from his debut win at Newmarket ahead of his Group Three assignment at Sandown on Saturday.

In-form trainer James Fanshawe continued his hot streak with a 5-1 double at Newmarket provided by Zidane and Caressed.