Frankel extended his unbeaten record to 12 with another awesome performance in the Qipco Sussex Stakes at Glorious Goodwood.

Following his 11-length demolition job in the Queen Anne Stakes at Royal Ascot, the world's highest-rated racehorse faced just three rivals as he defended his Goodwood crown, including his pacemaker Bullet Train.

The latter cut out the early running, but Tom Queally was never too far behind on Frankel and the 1-20 favourite eased to the front two furlongs out. The result was never in doubt thereafter as Sir Henry Cecil's incredible four-year-old engaged top gear to pull right away. Godolphin's Farhh came through to finish a six-length second.

Queally said: "Every moment spent on his back is a special moment and today was no different. He's amazing, he had all the other horses cooked just after halfway and it was a nice prep for his next race.

"He's a class apart from anything else at the moment, he does it all very easily therefore I have a very easy job, all I have to do is steer. These are magic moments and it's great to be part of it."

Teddy Grimthorpe, owner Khalid Abdullah's racing manager, said: "It was set up really, really well. Bullet Train went a nice gallop for him and he just increased when he needed to.

"Tom let him roll down the hill and then let out a few inches of rein, then he just quickened as he does which is so fantastic - he put it to bed in a few strides, which is him. It's a pleasure to watch him. He's much more mature, both mentally and physically.

"Henry and everyone at Warren Place have done a fantastic job, it's been a great effort to get him spot on. I think it's hugely exciting that he's going to step up in trip (for the Juddmonte International), it's a new challenge for him and it's what everybody wants to see him do and he's ready to do it.

"Obviously the two main races for him are the Juddmonte (August 22) and the Champion Stakes (at Ascot on October 20), but there are two months between them and Henry may decide he should run in a race like the Moulin (at Longchamp on September 16).

"We are lucky to have him and racing is fortunate, he's just a remarkable equine."