ROARING Lion was very good in winning the Juddmonte International at York on Wednesday and Oisin Murphy was very good on him.

Of course, it helps (a) when you have the best horse in the race and (b) when the cards fall your way. On the run around the home turn, John Gosden’s horse was on the inside, fifth of the eight runners, travelling well. Favourite Poet’s Word was just in front of him and towards his outside.