Max Homa finished second, two strokes behind, Homa's fellow American Patrick Cantlay third a further shot adrift of Rahm. who claimed his third PGA Tour title of 2023 and 10th of his career, one more than another Spaniard, the late Seve Ballesteros.

The nine-year-old had lost his last two races but, competing over two miles and five furlongs for the first time, Triumphed impressively by 16 lengths under jockey Nico de Boinville from Pic D'Orhy with Fakir D'Oudairies seven lengths further back third.

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