Mick Channon was left ruing his decision not to enter Halicarnassus in the Vodafone Derby after the colt lowered the colours of Eastern Anthem in the Peters Opal Stakes at Goodwood.

Weighing-room veteran Philip Robinson continued his dream comeback after six months on the sidelines with a triumphant return to Pontefract.

Philip Robinson's switch from Windsor's evening meeting to partner Kostar at Pontefract paid off with a convincing victory in the Fryston Handicap.