Al Shemali sprung a huge surprise when landing the Dubai Duty Free at Meydan under Royston Ffrench.

Vision D’Etat overcame an 11th hour injury scare to complete a memorable afternoon for France as the Royal Ascot winner gave trainer Eric Libaud another Sha Tin winner in the Cathay Pacific Hong Kong Cup.

Trainer Eric Libaud is confident Vision D'Etat will feature in tomorrow's Hong Kong Cup despite being found with slight swelling to his right hind fetlock.

Royal Ascot could come into the reckoning for Pointilliste, who created a good impression by dictating the pace in the Prix de Barbeville at Longchamp.