But he had an anxious wait after a stewards' inquiry involving his horse and the favourite Where Or When, ridden by Kevin Darley.

Then there was an objection by the favourite's trainer Terry Mills but the result stood.

As expected, Hughes held his horse up until the final furlong and a half when he came through from behind to clinch victory by a neck.

But Hughes' burst of speed, which held up Darley's mount, meant lengthy deliberations in the stewards' room.

It was an excellent victory for the Amanda Perrott-trained horse, who suffered a disappointing narrow defeat in the Queen Anne Stakes at Royal Ascot.

Redback, ridden by Darryll Holland, had made much of the running early on but after Hughes made his move there was only going to be one winner.

Redback just managed to hang on for second after a photo finish, edging out stablemate Reel Buddy.

Terry Mills, who saw Where Or When eventually finish in a dead-heat for fourth, was furious after the race.

"It's unbelievable," he fumed. "Richard Hughes has held our horse in, anyone with eyes could see it.

"I cannot understand how he can possibly keep the race.

"I knew it was going to be a tactical race with only seven runners - all I wanted was a fair crack.