Clifford Lee’s decision to ride at Haydock rather than head to Ireland for Classic action paid dividends as Venetian Sun and Night Raider served up a sprinting masterclass for the jockey and trainer Karl Burke.

With the action switched to the inner track after a lengthy delay, it was the Sandy Lane Stakes which proved well worth the wait as last year’s Prix Morny winner Venetian Sun left 1000 Guineas disappointment well behind her returned to sprinting.