Caernarfon proved a timely winner for Mick Channon, landing the British Stallion Studs EBF Montrose Fillies’ Stakes at Newmarket on the day the trainer announced his imminent retirement.

Mick Channon has announced he will hand over his training operation to son Jack from the new year.

Mick Channon’s Legend Of Xanadu caused a minor upset in the Carlsberg Marstons Doncaster Stakes.

Connections of Ingra Tor will seek to use Saturday’s Pavers Foundation Catherine Memorial Sprint Handicap at York as a stepping stone to some big summer pots, with the Stewards’ Cup a mid-term target.

Ingra Tor looks just the right type of improving young sprinter to win the valuable Pavers Foundation Catherine Memorial Sprint Handicap at York.