Draw woe forgotten as Zidan strikes

James Fanshawe's aberration in failing to attend the draw for the Bluesquare.com Stewards' Cup made not a shred of difference as Zidane cut through the field to take the famous Goodwood handicap.

The Newmarket trainer had believed the official ceremony was on Friday rather than Thursday, leaving his ante-post favourite left with the last stall out of the hat - number 11.