Omni Man struck at odds of 8/1 to return to winning ways in the Coral Pipped At The Post Winners Handicap at Goodwood.

Trained by Joseph O'Brien, the three-year-old son of Invincible Spirit backed up his Roscommon maiden success with a highly promising fifth on his handicap debut over a mile and a half in the King George V Stakes at Royal Ascot last month.

Having sat close to a strong pace at Royal Ascot, Ryan Moore opted to deploy more patient tactics on the top-weight this time, travelling strongly at the back of the field before darting clear once angled towards the rail entering the final furlong.

As those in behind bunched for the minors, Omni Man stretched clear to score by a commanding two lengths. The unexposed duo of Mdawi and Kurakka both ran on well to fill the second and third spot.

Representing Joseph O'Brien, Kev Blake said: "That was grand. He showed a really good turn of foot. He ran very well at Ascot, when it looked like he didn't quite get home, but I'd say he's improving the whole time and that was a very strong race, as you can see by the way the form is working out.

"He is owned by a syndicate based in New Zealand, but I would say he'll be staying around for the time being and we'll see what the handicapper does. He could come back to ten furlongs if he needed to.

"That was the big debate coming here, whether to go a mile and a quarter or a mile and a half. It probably wasn't the easiest watch but that was probably good for the horse as it allowed him to come with one run. Ryan gave him a beautiful ride today and ultimately; he won quite well."

The promising three-year-old ultimately looks set to head to New Zealand, although Blake remains hopeful that he can form part of next year's squad at Royal Ascot.

He added: "I would say New Zealand will probably be the long-term destination, but he'd be a lovely horse to have around for Ascot next year. That is where the owners want to be. They want to be at Royal Ascot; they want to be at Goodwood."

Whilst Blake is looking to the future with the winner Omni Man, Charlie Johnston could unleash the somewhat unlucky runner-up Mdawi back at Goodwood on Friday.

"It is something we have done in the past and I figured there was no downside to declaring him in case he ran exactly like he has done," said Johnston.

"He finished second and should have won. He was just short of room at a vital point and, by the time he got out, the winner had flown. He was finishing better than anything.

It is frustrating one has got away here but, you never know, he might make amends on Friday.''