Ger Lyons could not be happier with Lightening Pearl as he prepares the Group One-winning filly for the Qipco 1000 Guineas at Newmarket on May 6.

Hayley Moore, who is to call two races in the final of 'The Filly Factor' at the course tomorrow, had reason for an early celebration when landing the Longines Ladies Handicap on the Kevin Ryan-trained Captain Ramius at Ascot this afternoon.

RARELY does Henry Cecil win a Group One for the first time nowadays but Timepiece had a pleasant surprise in store by capturing the Etihad Airways Falmouth Stakes.