Mikel Delzangles is keeping his fingers crossed the decision to bypass the Investec Derby at Epsom in favour of the French equivalent pays off with his unbeaten colt Kesampour.

THE Godolphin team look set to have a strong hand ahead of the French Classics after Andre Fabre gave them a double at Longchamp yesterday.

The Godolphin team look set to have a strong hand ahead of the French Classics after Andre Fabre gave them a double at Longchamp.

Makfi could earn a start in the stanjames.com 2000 Guineas if he distinguishes himself in next month’s Prix Djebel.

Luca Cumani nominated a return trip to France as the most likely option for Fantasia after her third-place finish in the Poule d’Essai des Pouliches at Longchamp.

Famous Name, an unlucky second in the French Derby on his latest start, is to be aimed at the Juddmonte International at York on August 19.

Alex Pantall believes he has the right combination of a progressive filly and an in-form jockey in the shape of West Wind and Frankie Dettori for the Prix de Diane Hermes at Chantilly on Sunday.

Andre Fabre's Manduro proved the class act on show at Longchamp as he gained his first success at the highest level when putting four rivals to the sword in the Prix d'Ispahan.

Soldier Of Fortune is the “more likely runner” of Aidan O'Brien's duo in the MBNA Chester Vase on the Roodee next Thursday.

Olympian Odyssey has undergone tests after running well below form in the Prix du Jockey-Club at Chantilly on Sunday.

DIVINE PROPORTIONS strengthened her reputation as an exceptional filly when she won the Prix de Diane Hermes in magnificent style at Chantilly yesterday.

Dalakhani, the Aga Khan’s unbeaten dual Group One winner, is one of 24 remaining acceptors left in the Prix du Jockey Club (French Derby) at Chantilly on Sunday.