MARK JOHNSTON signalled his return to form with a treble at Royal Ascot and underlined his team’s resurgence when sending out a one-two in Pontefract’s Spindrifter Conditions Stakes at Pontefract yesterday.

Grand Passion booked his place in betdirect.co.uk Lingfield Winter Derby next month with a smooth victory in the dress rehearsal over the course and distance.

Atavus could contest the Group One Prix de la Foret at Longchamp next month after registering a first success of the season at Yarmouth.