Elmonjed confirmed his sprinting credentials with a clear win in the Group 2 Go Local Stores Minster Stakes at York. Sent off at 8‑1, the five‑year‑old, trained by William Haggas and ridden by William Buick, tracked the pace before pulling away to beat former Group One winner Kind Of Blue by a length.

The victory marks Elmonjed's second start of the season after a solid Newmarket run, adding to his three wins from four starts on the Knavesmire, including a Listed triumph in September. Haggas, who also secured the Jorvik Handicap with Klassleader, now eyes the Ebor, where his colt stands at 10‑1.

Across the meeting, Richard Hannon kicked off his campaign with Cut A Dash taking the British Stallion Studs EBF Novice Stakes, prompting speculation about a Royal Ascot entry. Meanwhile, Dark Thirty improved on last year’s effort in the Churchill Tyres Handicap, underscoring the depth of talent on the York card.