AWAY from the marquee events, there were a few notable efforts to report. Buratino ran a 103 timefigure in winning the Woodcote Stakes at Epsom by six lengths, though that is still behind the 104 posted at Ascot by his conqueror Log Out Island (and both are inferior to 108-rated King Of Rooks among early season juveniles).

Arod was an impressive winner of the Diomed Stakes, also at Epsom, though his 112 timefigure still leaves him with something to prove at the top level. Two-length runner-up Custom Cut conceded Arod weight and comes out the same horse on 112 as a consequence.