CARMERS put himself firmly in the Royal Ascot picture after quickening away in the Listed Irish Stallion Farms EBF Yeats Stakes over a mile and five furlongs. The Wootton Bassett colt won his maiden just over a week ago in Ballinrobe and took the step up in his stride.

Billy Lee rode the 6/4 favourite to the front a quarter of a mile out and he readily asserted by the furlong pole. He stayed on strongly to beat What’s Your Game by three lengths for owner Ms Fiona Carmichael.