Roger Charlton was left rueing his luck after Bated Breath and Cityscape were both allotted wide draws at the Hong Kong International meeting.

French raiders Sahpresa and Immortal Verse failed to make an impact as Eishin Apollon claimed the Mile Championship at Kyoto.

FRENCH trainer Rod Collet may have been overshadowed by the raiding exploits of his son Robert this season but it should not be forgotten that he, too, knows a thing or two about making successful British raids, and his Sahpresa looks set to secure her third successive victory in the Group 1 Sun Chariot Stakes at Newmarket.

Richard Fahey goes in search of a second victory in tomorrow’s 48th John Smith’s Cup at York with five of the 20 runners.

Frankie Dettori maintained his excellent run of form when partnering the John Gosden-trained Asperity to a thrilling victory in the Prix Paul de Moussac at Chantilly.