BIG Evs (13/8 favourite) turned the tables on Australian mare Asfoora in the Group 2 King George Qatar Stakes, as he held off a late challenge to prevail by a short head, while the fast-finishing Believing finished, another three parts of a length back in third.

Asfoora carried a 5lbd penalty for her Royal Ascot victory in the Group 1 King Charles III Stakes, where she won by a length from Regional, with Big Evs half a length further back in third. Believing finished a close fourth that day and landed the Group 2 Sapphire Stakes before Friday’s rematch.