PAUL Hanagan may have found his role somewhat diminished when Toscanini fluffed his lines but he ended the afternoon on a happier note when hardy old campaigner Withernea (12/1) landed the closing Toronado Handicap over a mile. With Richard Fahey also winning the last at Newmarket with Paddy Power, it was Saturday business very much as usual for the yard.

It was a good afternoon for Godolphin because 3/1 favourite Hawksbill had already won the opening Group 3 Al Rayyan Stakes over a mile and a half.