AT Ascot, the rematch between the between the Tingle Creek first and second, Defi Du Seuil and Un De Sceaux, in the Altior-less Matchbook Clarence House Chase proved anti-climactic.

On the face of it, an eased-down two-and-three-quarter length defeat of a rival officially rated 4lb superior looks an improved performance but, in a modestly-run race, with an exposed 66/1-shot not far back in third, it’s doubtful whether Defi Du Seuil improved at all.