Whilst Richard Hannon would have been disappointed not to add a second 2000 Guineas to his CV, it could be an exciting season for the Marlborough-based trainer with both the second and third, Rosallion and Haatem, aiming for the Irish equivalent.

Roger Varian and Silvestre de Sousa both enjoyed a first victory in the 1000 Guineas when Elmalka produced a power-packed finish to collar Porta Fortuna in the closing stages.

Haatem looks set to join stablemate Rosallion following his impressive triumph in the bet365 Craven Stakes at Newmarket on Thursday.

Haatem looks set to join stablemate Rosallion following his impressive triumph in the bet365 Craven Stakes at Newmarket on Thursday.

Apprentice Joe Leavy enjoyed the biggest success of his career to date when steering the 33/1 chance Talis Evolvere to victory in the BetMGM All-Weather Championships Mile Handicap at Newcastle.