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Roger Varian's Intilaaq continued his progression with an all-the-way win in the Betfred Rose Of Lancaster Stakes at Haydock.

An impressive maiden winner earlier in the season, he was stepped up markedly in class for the 2000 Guineas but found that company all too much.

Back on track at Newbury last time out, this looked a good opportunity for the 1-3 favourite and Paul Hanagan decided to keep it simple.

John Smith's Cup winner Master Carpenter briefly threatened, but Intilaaq lengthened his stride in the final furlong to win going away by five lengths.

The winner was cut to 12-1 from 20s for the Juddmonte International by Paddy Power.