Al Qareem made it three succeeding wins in the BetMGM Cumberland Lodge Stakes at Ascot with the type of identified front-running performance that has actually become his hallmark.
Karl Burke's stalwart has actually now won 12 of his 34 races, declaring over ₤ 700,000 in prize money for his owners, the Nick Bradley Racing distribute.
While never ever allowed to completely do his own thing in front, Clifford Lee kicked for home early in the straight to make it a real endurance test, and although Hamish seemed taking a trip strongly it quickly ended up being clear Al Qareem had plenty left.
The evergreen six-year-old (9-4), galloped on strongly regardless of the headwind to win by six lengths from Tenability, a stablemate of Hamish, who remained on for 2nd.
Burke said: "He set up a wonderful, difficult performance. We understand he's a brave horse and he went hard.
"I stated to Clifford do not be scared to go hard, particularly out of Swinley Bottom, as he could nick a few lengths and get the others at it because all he does is keep galloping. You can do that over a mile and a half on soft ground and whereas one-mile-six is most likely his real trip, anything above that he just runs out of stamina.
Al Qareem won the Cumberland Lodge for a third time (Steven Paston/PA)
"He's a terrific warrior and it's a fantastic result."
Burke, who also won the Sun Chariot at Newmarket with Fallen Angel, continued his amazing recent run of big-race success when Native Warrior (9-4 favourite) took the ₤ 180,000 BetMGM Challenge Cup.
Jamie Spencer was on board, simply as he was when winning another valuable reward over course and range last month.
Burke said: "It was a wonderful performance and he's constantly threatened to do what he's carried out in his last two. I think the visor has made the distinction and Jamie on the straight track at Ascot is a master.
"Everything has fallen right for him the last twice and he will return to Ascot now for the Balmoral on Champions Day.
"He'll have a 6lb charge but is in great kind at present."