The lack of races priced up by bookmakers for Saturday is an indication that this weekend is something of a lull in the action in the UK, however the Group 3 Rose of Lancaster Stakes at Haydock is priced up by a couple of firms.

After some near-misses and some frustration, Paul Hanagan rode his first winner of the meeting.

Trainer Mark Johnston was in a reflective mood after Fire Fighting came with a late rattle but couldn't quite get to the winner, Elbereth, in the Investec Wealth and Investment Handicap at Epsom this afternoon.

Eddie Greatrex became the envy of apprentice jockeys when winning a race on Investec Oaks day.

Dave Smith, the judge who called a controversial dead-heat verdict at Kempton last week, described himself as "gutted" after his contract was terminated with immediate effect by the British Horseracing Authority.