Golfe Persique (James Haythornthwaite) proved his toughness in debuted successfully in GB; Dharmanga (Rhun Wilson), as widely expected, made it 3 from 3; Cristal Bleu (Rocker Laidler) showed improved form following a change of stables; and Emirat du Levant (Richard Haythornthwaite) edged out Calimero Brouet (Mike Evans) in a driving finish, with the next 5 within a second of the winner.
