Ralph Beckett enjoyed the perfect result when the judge failed to split stablemates Tabiti and Saqqara Sands in the Group 3 HKJC World Pool Oak Tree Stakes at Goodwood.

Following a promising reappearance third in the competitive Sandringham Stakes at Royal Ascot, Tabiti was sent off a 9/2 chance in the hands of the Ryan Moore, who opted to make the running on the blinkered daughter of Kingman.

In contrast, Saqqara Sands was a 16/1 shot despite winning in commanding style in Listed company at Carlisle last month.

It was the Carlisle scorer who emerged from the pack to throw down a serious challenge to her stablemate and it looked as though she was going to get the upper hand late on. However, with Ryan Moore in full drive, Tabiti battled back gamely against the rail to force a photo, which ultimately the judge failed to split after some time of deliberation.

The Karl Burke-trained Bright Thunder, who loomed up as though she was going to play a major role, finished back in third.

"My daughter was laughing at me because I was going 'go on Rossa, go on Ryan, go on Rossa…'. I have definitely not been involved in a finish when two of my horses dead-heated before," said Beckett. "William Easterby just told me his father [Tim] did it at Pontefract about 10 years ago, so I am in good company. It is one to remember.

''They are two really tough fillies, and we got our tactics right for once. I am thrilled for the Deers. I fancied Saqqara Sands because she was in really good shape and worked very well at the weekend. I thought she was over-priced. John Deer has been breeding good horses for a long time and this filly has been really tough throughout.

"Tabiti looked like she was going west a bit on us. I wasn't overjoyed with her run in the Fillies' Mile last year and she didn't really show up early on this year. The blinkers have made a difference to her."

On future plans, the pair may not meet once more with Beckett deliberating moving Tabiti up to a mile for ventures further afield.

He added: "I am not sure what we will do with them now. Tabiti may go up to a mile, while I am not sure Saqqara Sands wants to. Tabiti could go travelling – she is well suited to that I would think."