American Affair, trained by Jim Goldie, has made a triumphant return to form, clinching victory in the King George Qatar Stakes at Goodwood. The sprinter, who previously won the King Charles III Stakes at Royal Ascot, had been sidelined by injury and faced recent setbacks.

Despite being a 12-1 outsider, American Affair, ridden by Paul Mulrennan, demonstrated his class by overcoming Rumstar and Time For Sandals. The win signifies a significant comeback for the horse, with trainer Goldie expressing confidence in his recovery and talent.

Future plans for American Affair include a potential run in the Nunthorpe Stakes, with options also open for races at the Curragh or the Haydock Sprint Cup. Jockey Mulrennan celebrated the hard-fought win, acknowledging his own past experiences in the race.

In a separate race, Karl Burke's Shayem secured victory in the HKJC World Pool Thoroughbred Stakes, with owner Abdulrazaq Mohamdi eyeing potential trips to America for valuable races.