BEATEN in the Diamond Jubilee and Falmouth Stakes this summer, William Haggas’s mare One Master benefited from a drop in class, and the ability to race without a penalty to land the Group 3 Oak Tree Stakes under a well-judged Tom Marquand ride, finishing fast to deprive Valeria Messalina (Jessie Harrington/Frankie Dettori) by a short head, with Althiqa (Charlie Appleby/William Buick) a length behind in third.

The winner was drawn on the rail, and while that saved her ground, Marquand had to sit and suffer as he waited for an opportunity to launch his challenge. Eventually the gaps appeared, and the six-year-old really flew to deny Valeria Messalina what had looked a likely victory.