El Caballo (7-2) came out on top in a fine battle to the line with recent Chester Listed winner Flaming Rib (11-2) to land a superb victory in the Cazoo Sandy Lane Stakes at Haydock Park.
Karl Burke's three-year-old made it six straight victories in the Group Two contest and booked his ticket to Royal Ascot and a crack at the Group One Commonwealth Cup on Thursday, June 16.
El Caballo is now a 7-1 chance with William Hill, Paddy Power, Betfred and Betfair behind general 5-1 favourite Perfect Power for the Group One six-furlong sprint at the Royal meeting.
