King's rules at Deauville

William Haggas’ King’s Apostle (7-1) confirmed his reputation as a sprinter of the highest order with victory in the Prix Maurice de Gheest at Deauville.

Ridden by Ryan Moore, the five-year-old came through a gap between Lesson In Humility and Sayif, and held off the late thrust of Mariol to record the biggest success of his career.

Rae Guest’s Serious Attitude and the favourite Naaqoos were done no favours by the draw, and were both well beaten.