Ridden by Patrick Husbands, Midnight Mascot, a son of Army Mule out of Midnight Embrace, by Midnight Lute, notched his first stakes victory for trainer Mark Casse and owners Manfred and Penny Conrad.

The recent announcement by army headquarters in New Delhi ... British expansionism in Tibet, the Grey Mule became the Sappers' regimental mascot, due to its “indomitable spirit in combat”.