Connections of Media Hype are hoping their attempt to guarantee a place in the line-up has not harmed their chances of success in the 53rd John Smith’s Cup at York today.

Pseudonym booked himself a trip to Glorious Goodwood with a gritty display in the Mary Elizabeth Westwood Celebration Handicap at Beverley.

Crack Australian rider Clare Lindop partnered her second British winner on just her third outing as Medicean Man ran away with the Simpson Millar Family Law Service Maiden Stakes at Doncaster.

Jamie Spencer edged one win closer to reclaiming the jockeys’ championship after smart juvenile Choose Your Moment struck at York.