Christophe Soumillon left Longchamp yesterday with the belief Orfevre had the potential to provide him with a third Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe after the Japanese Triple Crown star made a successful European debut.

David Elsworth’s Swiss Diva is firmly on target for Group One glory in the Prix de l’Abbaye at Longchamp following her ready victory at the track on Sunday.

Michael Bell was thrilled with Hoh Mike’s effort in the Nunthorpe Stakes at York and is targeting the three-year-old at another Group One prize.

EX-AUSTRALIAN runner Starcraft repaid the faith of trainer Luca Cumani and owner Paul Makin as he lifted the Group One Netjets Prix du Moulin at Longchamp yesterday.