CLIVE Cox claimed a local victory for his Lambourn yard after Harry Angel won the £75,000 G2 Dubai Duty Free Mill Reef Stakes at Newbury on Saturday.

The son of Dark Angel was making his first appearance finishing second at Ascot in May, having being withdrawn at the start on his next intended appearance when unruly at the stalls at Goodwood.

However, partnered by Adam Kirby, Harry Angel, the 2/1 favourite, travelled keenly and took up the running entering the final furlong, seeing off another son of Dark Angel, Perfect Angel, by two and a half lengths to win the six furlong sprint for two-year-olds.

A delighted Clive Cox said: “It was a blip at Goodwood last time after he was a promising second first time out.

“He was bruised quite badly at Goodwood and it is great testament to the team at home, who have worked tirelessly, that we have been able to get him back.

“He is a horse that is just anxious to get on with it but is very talented. I am pleased that people have been able to see what we have been able to see at home. It is great to have another Group race two-year-old winner.

“I’m not sure he would get much further. He is blessed with quality and speed and the Commonwealth Cup at Royal Ascot could be the race for him.”

He added: “I am delighted for the owner Peter Ridgers, who has always been a great supporter of the yard through thick and thin. It is seven years to the day since we won the Ayr Gold Cup together with Jimmy Styles.

“We always knew he was a good horse, it was just keeping a lid on him. He is an exciting horse and I am overjoyed.”

Cox went on to enjoy a 15.5/1 double when Graphite Storm (9/2) landed the seven-furlong Dubai Duty Free Nursery Handicap under Ryan Moore.

Meanwhile, Algometer (11/4) landed the 11-furlong £60,000 G3 Dubai Duty Free Legacy Cup in the famous colours of owner Kirsten Rausing.

The three-year-old grey son of Archipenko saw off The Queen’s Dartmouth (13/8 Fav) by three-quarters of a length in the hands of Jim Crowley, who was registering a 17.75/1 double following his win on Swiss Storm in the opener.

The five-furlong G3 Dubai International Airport World Trophy saw four-year-old Cotai Glory (5/2) get the better of Alpha Delphini.

The £75,000 Dubai Duty Free Handicap went to 6/1 joint-favourite Baydar, ridden by Josephine Gordon for trainer Hugo Palmer.

Jockey Moore also rode  Aflame (13/8 favourite) to victory in the  Heatherworld Stud Handicap, while Warrior’s Spirit (11/2) won the Wedgewood Estates EBF Stallions Maiden.