THE win of Masar and defeat of Saxon Warrior was a turn-up in the Derby according to the markets, but it would have paled in comparison with the Investec Coronation Cup had 33/1-shot Salouenmanaged to hold on from 2/7 favourite Cracksman, with the latter touching 18.5 in running.

In the end, Cracksman got there with a head to spare, that head apparently having butted the stalls just before they opened, which may account for what was a surprisingly lacklustre performance from a colt whose most recent performances have been as good as any on the planet.