CHURCHILL continued his winning spree with an authoritative success in the Dubai Dewhurst Stakes at Newmarket.

Aidan O'Brien's star juvenile lined up on the Rowley Mile having won each of his four starts since suffering defeat on his debut, progressing from the Chesham Stakes at Royal Ascot to last month's National Stakes at the Curragh. He was, unsurprisingly, all the rage to claim his second Group 1 success and the 8-11 favourite was settled in midfield by Ryan Moore as his stable companion Lancaster Bomber set the pace.

There was a brief moment of worry for odds-on backers as Moore started to get lower in the saddle over a furlong out and then had to switch wide. However, once in the clear, Churchill found an extra gear and powered to the line to score by a length and a quarter.

The 66-1 shot Lancaster Bomber rallied admirably to fill the runner-up spot and provide O'Brien with a one-two.

Moore said: "He was always going to win. He's a very, very good colt. It wasn't as evenly-run as it should have been, but this lad has got an awful lot in his favour. There's not a lot he can't do. When I ask him, he always finds. He's definitely a Guineas horse. I think he'll get better. He's one to look forward to."

O'Brien, winning the Dewhurst for a fifth time, said: "I'm very happy. They went a sensible pace. He settled in there and quickened down into the dip. It got a little bit messy after the two- (furlong marker) and Ryan guided him through and produced him lovely, so we're over the moon.

"There's tons (up his sleeve) and physically he's a very imposing horse. He's probably a more imposing two-year-old than we've ever trained. He has a great mind and relaxes and sleeps. He just does the minimum, which is brilliant. He's a great traveller and the qualities are there in abundance.

"He's very special, this fellow. He's done everything from day one. Anyone that has had anything to do with him gets that special feeling from him - that's very special when that happens. We've always viewed him as a miler, but that's not to say he won't get further. He's so relaxed and laid-back and when he came in (to the winner's enclosure) he wasn't even blowing. He's very economical as a galloper, he saves everything."

BEST SOLUTION

Best Solution stuck to his guns to claim top honours in the Dubai 100 Autumn Stakes at Newmarket.

Not beaten far when fourth in last month's Tattersalls Stakes, Saeed bin Suroor's Godolphin runner was a 12-1 chance as he stepped up to a mile for the first time in the hands of William Carson.

The Kodiac colt was well placed throughout, tracking the pacesetting Montataire before taking over inside the final two furlongs.

York maiden winner Zainhom got rolling late but, with the rail to help, Best Solution galloped all the way to the line to see him off by two lengths.

Aidan O'Brien's 11-4 favourite The Anvil was third.

Carson said: "It's nice to be given these opportunities. He stayed on very well.

"They were always adamant that he'd stayed the mile. The ground was perfect for him. He can only progress."

Bin Suroor said: "He's doing good. He was unlucky in his last run here and this time he worked really well before the race.

"It was a tough race, but the horse is improving. I told the jockey to sit in behind the pace, that was the only way to (guarantee) a clear run.

"I think it could be that we take him back to Dubai for some good races there.

"He is not entered in the Racing Post Trophy, but we'll have a look. It could be another option."

CESAREWITCH

Sweet Selection powered clear under Silvestre de Sousa to claim the Betfred Cesarewitch at Newmarket.

Having finished an excellent fifth in last month's Doncaster Cup after the weights for this prestigious handicap were released, Hughie Morrison's filly lined up officially 17lb well-in and was unsurprisingly prominent in the market at odds of 7-1.

De Sousa's mount was never too far off the pace in the two-and-a-quarter-mile contest, with 13-2 joint-favourite Starchitect leading the field for a long way. As the latter started to weaken disappointingly, Sweet Selection was rousted to the lead on the far side of the track and made the best of her way home.

Sea Of Heaven came from out of the pack to challenge, followed by outsider First Mohican, but Morrison's filly kept up to the gallop to score by three lengths. First Mohican beat Sea Of Heaven to second spot, with The Cashel Man fourth. The other joint-favourite St Michel travelled well for a long way, but was ultimately well-beaten.

"It's brilliant. She's very tough and Mr Morrison really liked her," said De Sousa. "She was off the bridle for a long way, but the more you ask her, the more she gives. It was a great performance. It's special. I'm just delighted."