Time proves different class as he easily passes Tricentenary test

So impressive in a lucrative Newbury handicap on his seasonal reappearance last month, Roger Charlton’s three-year-old was a heavily supported 15-8 favourite stepped up to Group Three level.

Frankie Dettori cut a confident figure throughout in the saddle, positioning the market leader in midfield with plenty of room to manoeuvre. Time Test began to close on the leaders soon after the home turn and it was clear he had far more to give than his opponents.

Once allowed to stride on, Charlton’s colt showed thrilling acceleration to seal the deal and came home with plenty in hand over Peacock, with Mustadeem third. Dettori, who rode his 50th Royal Ascot winner in the final race on Wednesday, said: “I didn’t have to do much. He’s a very good horse, it was a perfect race.