Sallaal continued his progression with a straightforward success in the Listed Gala Stakes at Sandown.

Ridden by regular rider Ray Dawson, the son of Frankel raced prominently throughout before taking up the running inside the final furlong and showed a likeable attitude to come home a length and three quarters in front of his nearest rival.

Out of Sheikh Ahmed Al Maktoum's outstanding mare Nahrain, he is a half-brother to the stables 1000 Guineas heroine Elmalka.

Sallaal is now two from three this season having also scored in fine style at Epsom on Oaks day.

Congratulations to his owner /breeder Sheikh Ahmed Al Maktoum and to regular rider, Tony Procter and groom, Asif Nazir.