The 100-30 chance travelled sweetly in the slipstream of Suruor, and despite taking a few seconds to find his stride, he led beneath the shadow of the post for a cheeky success.

“He lost two shoes before the race and another one during it. One of those pricked him slightly, so his turn of foot may not have been as quick as normal,” said Spencer.

“I think that if I had played my cards later at Royal Ascot he may have won, but his turn of foot takes you there so quickly when he’s against good opposition.”

VC Bet trimmed the three-year-old to 12-1 for the totesport Mile at Glorious Goodwood, while William Hill were more impressed and go just 8-1.

William Haggas saddled Shamali to a resounding victory in the Euro Earthworks Handicap.

The four-year-old displayed the benefit of his previous two outings this year to steam past 3-1 favourite Mabuya at the one-furlong marker and cross the line nearly three lengths clear.

Haggas said of the 7-2 winner: “He was in an uncompromising position turning for home, but he has gone on and done it well.

“He has taken time to come to himself and is a big horse, but we have always thought he has ability.”