Teenage apprentice Oisin Murphy has claimed the biggest win of his career aboard Hot Streak in the Group Two Temple Stakes at Haydock.

Murphy created a big impression when he spent the northern hemisphere winter in Australia where he rode 13 winners.

With Sole Power withdrawn because of the deteriorating conditions, Hot Streak was sent off the 9-4 favourite and his supporters were treated to a dominant performance.

The three-year-old showed dash to take the field along for much of the five-furlong (1000m) journey and produced devastating acceleration to fold off a challenge from Pearl Secret.

It was a great result for Qatar Racing, owners of the first and second, and further evidence of 18-year-old Murphy's rising reputation.

"He travelled like a superstar and he's won easily," Murphy said.

"I had my first ride around this time last year and my first winner last June. It's been a brilliant year, but I can't emphasise enough how important it is to get on the good horses.

"Earlier in the week, I was told there was a chance I could be riding Pearl Secret. When declaration time came on Thursday, I was jocked up on Hot Streak and I've had a couple of sleepless nights since.

"This is my biggest win by far and he's the best horse I've ever ridden."